Mama's Boy Burgers
Hamburger restaurant · Tannersville ·
Grass-fed burgers, creative veggie options, and local ice cream.
Grass-fed burgers, creative veggie options, and local ice cream.
"I remember when Mama’s Boy opened its roadside hamburger stand in Tannersville and quickly became a local favorite; I enjoyed its Shake Shack–style burgers, soft-serve ice cream, and hot dogs at picnic tables under the trees, and especially liked the white hot Hoffman’s frank ($5) — a pork-and-veal frank served with kraut, something like an elongated bratwurst." - Robert Sietsema
"Mama’s Boy Burgers is an old-school burger restaurant in Tannersville where you order at a counter. Instead of a number, you get a card with a mom from a famous TV sitcom on it. The list of burger options is pretty inventive, with choices like the “Jersey Boy” with smoked mozzarella and Italian peppers and the “Happy Camper”—a turkey burger that comes with crispy kale, swiss, and rosemary. They also have hot dogs, fries, and locally-made ice cream. You’ll never be more excited to announce yourself as “Carol Brady” than when you’re here. Also important: They have soft serve." - Hannah Albertine
"Mama’s Boy Burgers is an old-school burger restaurant in Tannersville where you order at a counter. Instead of a number, you get a card with a mom from a famous TV sitcom on it. The list of burger options is pretty inventive, with choices like the “Jersey Boy” with smoked mozzarella and Italian peppers and the “Happy Camper”—a turkey burger that comes with crispy kale, swiss, and rosemary. They also have hot dogs, fries, and locally-made ice cream. You’ll never be more excited to announce yourself as “Carol Brady” than when you’re here. Also important: They have soft serve." - Hannah Albertine
"I found a roadside burger joint that occupies the former Smiley’s ice cream-stand site (purchased in 2011 by the Hunter Foundation and Michael Koegel) and, since opening in 2015, has combined a nostalgic look with Shake Shack–inspired takes on classic fast-food burgers; it’s been a hit with winter and summer tourists but, crucially, has become a regular lunch spot for local families and contractors who sustain it during slow periods, prompting the owners to offer amenities like free Wi‑Fi to attract residents ('If we don’t get that crowd,' Koegel says, 'we’re dead')." - Robert Rubsam
"Michael Koegel opened this burger place in the same Main Street spot as former classic roadside spot Smiley’s, but he aims for a more deluxe approach. His souped-up burgers, sourced from the nearby East Jewett Farm, match their decent price point (most hover around $11) with deluxe ingredients like smoked mozzarella and fresh kale. Local hot dogs, creative vegetarian options — try the “fun guy,” a truffled portobello burger with swiss cheese and truffle mayo — and ice cream from Kingston institution Jane’s make this a significant draw." - Robert Rubsam
