By Kevin Haas
Rock River Current

You Gotta Try This is the Rock River Current’s weekly dining column focused on signature dishes at your favorite local restaurants. You’ll find it each Wednesday at rockrivercurrent.com. Want to see one of your favorites featured? Email us here to suggest a local staple.

Where: Wammy’s Kitchen

Address: 1222 S. Alpine Road, Rockford

Opened: Aug. 29, 2021

Owner: Sandra “Wammy” Pearson

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday.

You have to try: The Wammy Burger

What’s in it: This massive burger is topped with shrimp, sautéed mushrooms and onions, bacon, Munster cheese and mild cheddar cheese. It also has pickle, red onion, tomato and lettuce. It’s served with french fries.

Why you should try it: “It’s just a fun burger,” Pearson says. “I wanted it to be something different. That’s why I say Wammy’s Kitchen is food with an attitude, because it’s something different, something you wouldn’t normally see.”

Pro tip: When we say this burger is massive, we mean it. Be prepared to get started with a fork and a knife.

For more information: 779-210-4973; WammysKitchen@gmail.com; facebook.com/WammysKitchen

Previously featured: Mahi mahi protein bowl at Baci’s Kitchen in Rockford

Related story: Wammy’s Kitchen owner turned moment of inspiration into one of the city’s biggest burgers

This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on Twitter at @KevinMHaas