Big Daddy’s Flat Paddies started with one man, one grill, and one big dream. Years ago, our founder — known by everyone as “Big Daddy” — began flipping burgers out of a small food trailer on the edge of town. His goal wasn’t to build a chain or chase fame; he just wanted to make the best, juiciest, flattest cheeseburgers anyone had ever tasted. He believed that a truly great burger didn’t need fancy toppings or gimmicks — just fresh ingredients, a hot grill, and a whole lot of love. Word spread fast about his perfectly seasoned, crispy-edged patties, and before long, what started as a one-man operation became a local legend. As lines grew longer and customers kept coming back for more, Big Daddy decided to open his first permanent spot — a humble roadside diner where the smell of sizzling beef greeted you before you even walked through the door. From there, the dream kept growing. The second location opened to serve even more hungry fans, and soon, it was time to take Big Daddy’s signature flavor to the big city. Today, our third location in New York City proudly carries on the same values that started it all: hard work, family, and burgers made the right way. Every patty that hits our grill honors Big Daddy’s original recipe — flattened to perfection, seared with flavor, and served with a smile. Whether you’re in the heart of Manhattan or out in the Texas countryside, Big Daddy’s Flat Paddies is proof that with passion, patience, and a good spatula, a small dream can turn into something big — and delicious.
Before “Big Daddy’s Flat Paddies” became a name people recognized, there was just a man with a grill, a dream, and a love for burgers done right. Known simply as Big Daddy to friends and family, he believed that the best burgers weren’t the fanciest — they were the ones made with care, cooked hot, and shared with good people. He grew up cooking outdoors, learning that the magic was in the sizzle — when the patty hit the grill and flattened out, locking in all the flavor around the crispy edges. That simple trick became his signature style, and before long, everyone in town was asking for one of Big Daddy’s “flat paddies.”
With nothing but determination and a small food trailer, Big Daddy set up shop on a dusty roadside. There was no big plan — just fresh beef, melted cheese, and a belief that a great burger could make anyone’s day better. He cooked, he laughed, and he fed anyone who stopped by. Word spread fast, and soon his little trailer was a local landmark. People would drive miles out of their way just to get a taste of those perfectly smashed burgers. The place became more than a food stop — it was a hangout, a memory-maker, and a piece of hometown flavor.
What started as one man’s roadside stand has grown into a lasting legacy built on passion, flavor, and community. Every burger we make still follows the same simple philosophy: keep it real, keep it flavorful, and make it with love. Big Daddy’s Flat Paddies isn’t just about serving food — it’s about honoring the tradition that started it all, bringing people together over a hot grill, and keeping that unmistakable sizzle alive for generations to come.