Betty's Burgers & Custard has closed up shop at 1233 E. Brady St.
Operated by brothers Anthony and James Roufus, Betty's opened its doors in July of 2020, offering a menu of burgers, custard and globally inspired street food fare. The restaurant was named for the brothers' grandmother Patrina "Betty" D’amato, who lived on Warren and Arlington and raised her family there.
They shared the news with fans on Instagram earlier today in a bittersweet post which offers hope that there might be some new plans in the works.
Keep your eyes open for updates, which we'll report as more information becomes available.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
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