Back in June, downtown burger joint AJ Bombers (1247 N. Water St.) announced that after 16 years of service, it would be closing its doors later this year. Now, we have actual date. On Thursday, AJ Bombers announced that its final day of service will be Thursday, November 20.
“The restaurant’s final week of service will run November 17-20, 2025, culminating in a farewell celebration on closing night,” reads a press release from Benson’s Restaurant Group.
In the meantime, a bevy of specials will be available throughout October. Those specials are:
DAILY
• Bomber Burger Returns – $13.50 with fries or tots American cheese, lettuce, tomato, Bombers Sauce, plus a crispy portobello stuffed with Wisconsin cheddar & muenster
• College ID Meal Deal – Burger + Fries + Soda for $9.99
• Free Busch Light with purchase of Barrie Burger, additional Busch just $2
THURSDAYS
• Classic AJ Single Burger – $4.95
• $3 Bomber Beer
FRIDAYS
• $2 off Apps
• $4 select Domestic 16oz Cans
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13: FOOD WARS ANNIVERSARY
• Celebrate AJ Bombers’ Food Wars Win with the Milwaukee Burger (1/4lb patty, Colby cheese, applewood smoked bacon & Schlitz onions) for just $7.50, add fries for $2
“This fall is about celebrating the guests who made AJ Bombers what it is,” said David Marcus, CEO of Marcus Investments and owner of Benson’s Restaurant Group, in the press release. “We’re excited to welcome everyone back for a final burger, beer, and of course, a peanut bomb or two before we close our doors in November.”
Earlier this year, AJ Bombers decided not to renew its lease, which runs through late 2025. The restaurant opened on Water Street in 2009 under different ownership.
Photo: AJ Bombers
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