Craving a classic that outlasts every trend? Louisville’s Dizzy Whizz Drive-In has been flipping double-decker burgers since 1947, and the rhythm of that griddle still defines the place. Pull up to 217 St. Catherine Street and you’ll catch the scent before the sign, the blend of onions, beef, and toasted buns drifting into the air.
The neon hums, the line moves, and the cooks work with the kind of ease that only comes from decades behind the counter. Prices feel like a postcard from another time, and regulars trade stories while unwrapping their foil-wrapped Whizz Burgers.
The whole scene is comfort in motion: sizzling, familiar, and unfazed by passing trends. Dizzy Whizz remains a Louisville landmark for one reason: it’s never forgotten what makes people happy.
The Untouchable Double-Decker
At Dizzy Whizz Drive-In, the signature double-decker is a study in ingenious simplicity: two flavorful smash patties, melty American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and that tangy house tartar-style sauce…