• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

California Through My Lens

California Travel, Food, Hiking & Road Trips

  • Start Here
  • Explore
    • Beaches
    • Bizarre
    • Caves
    • Food
    • Hikes
    • Historical Structures
    • Natural Wonders
    • Waterfalls
  • Drive
    • El Camino Real
    • Highway 395
    • LA to Las Vegas
    • Pacific Coast Highway
    • Route 66
  • National Parks
    • Channel Islands
    • Death Valley
    • Joshua Tree
    • Lassen Volcanic
    • Pinnacles
    • Redwoods
    • Sequoia & Kings Canyon
    • Yosemite
  • Cities
    • Los Angeles
    • Palm Springs
    • Sacramento
    • San Diego
    • San Francisco
  • Resources
    • Day Trip Ideas
    • Road Trip eBooks
    • Hotels
    • My Favorite Travel Products
    • Travel Videos
  • Browse By …
    • Map Of Locations
    • Cities
    • Counties
    • National Parks
    • State Parks

Squeeze Burger (The Squeeze Inn) in Sacramento: A Hamburger with a Cheese Skirt

Last Modified: April 16, 2020

17shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Ever since I watched the ridiculous Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives that featured the Squeeze Inn, I knew I had to one day try this beautiful burger with its flowing cheese skirt. If you don’t know what I am talking about, then check out this video from the show before continuing, as it will do a better job of showing the burger to you.  

Details

  • Hours: M-F 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM – 4 PM
  • Cost: $8 for a burger, $15 if you get a burger fries and drink
  • Location: 5301 Power Inn Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820 
  • Information from my visit in 2015 and 2018

Squeeze Inn-8

The original Squeeze Inn was a small orange building that could only hold about ten people at its bar. That building was sold years ago and burned down in 2009, so the only piece that still exists is the front, which was installed in the new building to maintain the charm. The restaurant is located in a commercial area on Power Inn Rd, and the exterior blends in with the other restaurants. 

Squeeze Inn-7

When you go inside, there is one long bar with 12 seats that face the open kitchen and then a few tables off to the left if you have a bigger group. I sat at the bar and found it interesting to watch how they made the burgers, just like in the video, while I waited for my meal.

Squeeze Inn-2

The Food

When the burger came out, it looked overpowering, and I felt as though the calories were already latching to me. Not that I am complaining, I knew what I was signing up for. Here is my review.

Squeeze Inn-6

The cheese itself is delicious. It doesn’t taste burnt at all; it just tastes cooked, if that makes sense. The burger is spiced well and is thick and juicy. I found myself taking off the cheese skirt and sticking it back on the burger as I liked the crunch it provided while I ate the burger. The sesame seed bun is soft and doesn’t have much flavor, which is perfect as it doesn’t detract from the burger and the cheese. I found it to be an above-average burger that I would come back for.

Squeeze Inn-5

I also got onion rings, and after seeing the massive quantity arrive, I am not sure why I did. I was full from the burger, so I ate a few, but they were just average.

Squeeze Inn-3

The staff here was great as well; they were joking with the customers and just seeming to be having a good time. I paid my bill with a smile on my face and a full belly. I am glad to report that this spot is just as good as I anticipated. The cheese on the burger is cooked unlike anything I have ever seen at other restaurants, and as long as you are not on a diet, you should at least give it a try once. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Filed Under: Food, Northern California Tagged With: Sacramento, Sacramento County

Interested in supporting this blog?

This blog is simply a hobby and labor of love for me. If you have enjoyed the posts consider sharing it with your friends. I want as many people as possible to explore this state and you can help by letting them know about all of the great spots!

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe for the four day welcome series and to get the latest content every month.

    We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    About JoshMc

    Thanks for checking out the blog, I am happy to be sharing my adventures with you! You can get to know me by reading my about me, which includes a video and additional information on the site, myself and my full disclosure. Also, follow along on Twitter here or read all of my posts on this blog here.

    Primary Sidebar

    About

    Josh from California Through My Lens I'm a travel junkie strapped down to one state, focused on seeing as much of it as I can and encouraging others to do the same. More about me.

    Popular Posts

    The Big List of Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California
    Pacific Coast Highway: Where to Stop on Your Road Trip
    Top Hiking Trails in Southern California
    Fun Stops on the Drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
    24 Things to do in Downtown LA
    17 Things to do in Lake Tahoe
    Donner Pass, Summit Tunnel Hike: Old Abandoned Railroad

    Categories

    Other Resources


    Footer

    Search the site

    Additional Information

    Privacy Policy

    About Us

    Copyright © 2021 · Metro Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

    Coronavirus January 2021 Update: Please note that some information in the posts may have changed and some places may be closed.