Kiel
TL;DR: Incredible gourmet burgers and the best s’mores cookie you’ll ever have. Freshly made by the owner, Lexi—worth every second of the wait!
I just discovered this hidden gem in the 206 Food Hall and I’m already planning my next trip back. My friend and I were both blown away.
I tried the PB&J Burger (the burger of the month) and it was a flavor explosion—I honestly wish I had room for a second one. My friend got the Triple Berry Burger and loved every bite.
The highlights:
The S’mores Cookie: Lexi warmed it up for us and it was gooey, chocolatey perfection. I’d come back just for this!
The Fries: Perfectly crispy, salted just right, and clearly fresh.
The Service: Lexi is so friendly. She cooks everything to order right after you pay, so the food is piping hot and high quality.
Plenty of seating inside and out. If you’re a burger lover, you need to try Big Zaddy’s!
… moreKiel Lindsey
TL;DR: 5-star food and 5-star service. Lexi (the owner) makes everything fresh to order. The Triple Berry Burger and the s’mores cookie are must-tries!
If you want a burger that’s actually cooked with care, go see Lexi at Big Zaddy’s. We visited for the first time today and the experience was top-tier.
Lexi takes your order and then heads straight to the grill. It’s not “fast food”—it’s great food made to order, and the wait is 100% worth it.
The Burgers: The Triple Berry and the PB&J burgers were unique and delicious. You can tell they use quality ingredients.
The Sides: The fries were cooked to perfection—super crispy.
The Treat: Do not leave without the s’mores chocolate chip cookie. Having it warmed up makes it a total game-changer.
The 206 Food Hall is a great spot with plenty of seating. This is definitely my new go-to burger joint!
… moreChrista Wall
This place is inside the 206 Food Hall building on Oak St in Roanoke. Definitely worth checking out! Everything is made fresh when ordered (be prepared to wait 20-30 min), and is all so very delicious! We tried the Zaddy Smash and the Triple Berry burgers and both were incredible! We also had the fries, sweet potato fries, tots, and onion rings, and all were very tasty. Highly recommended this place!!
… moreTrung Tran
Cool little burger place inside a small food hall in downtown Roanoke. Lexi is the owner/chef, and each burger is cooked to order. Since she takes your order and cook it to perfection, It may take 20 minutes to get your food, but it’s well worth it. There are also Thai and Dominican options there as well.
… moreErinn Okanovic
If you’re in Roanoke for soccer or any other reason, stop by and check out Big Zaddy’s!
1. It’s a really cool indoor/outdoor atmosphere with a bar nearby, but family friendly. Big groups can sit together!
2. Food is really good. Like fresh, home cooking good.
3. The team there is great! Salt of the earth, friendly and are really putting their heart and soul into it.
#shoplocal
… moreJonathan Botta
Had the delight of stopping by Big Zaddy Burger today with my wife and let me tell you..it did not disappoint! First off, meeting Lexi, one of the two sisters who own the establishment, was such a joy. She is extremely friendly and gave us some great recommendations as this was our first time here. We went with the Cowboy, Onion Rings, The Burger of the Month (Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Bacon), Fries, Zaddy Juice, and washed it all down with the most delicious Ube white chocolate chip cookie with coconut filling. Everything was out of this world and made in house, all the way down to the seasoning on the fries and dipping sauces. They are doing it right! Do yourself a favor and stop by. We will be back! Thank you Lexi!!
… moreJanise Penson
Burgers? Straight fire, juicy, seasoned right, fresh toppings, soft buns… no misses at all. You can tell everything’s made with care.
Customer service? A1. Friendly, quick, and super welcoming, good energy the whole time. I don’t think she have bad days, she always have a smile on her face!
Now the GLIZZY … whew. That’s the real MVP. Perfect snap, crazy flavor, dressed just right. And listen, she told me I was the FIRST one to order it so y’all better run it up before they take it off the menu lol.
… moreDexter Nguyen
Ordered the breakfast burger and it was delicious. It was cooked to order so fresh but takes time. Cookie was also amazing. Friendly people as well.
… moreAshlie Liles
Omg absolutely incredible! I’m always a sucker for a good breakfast burger. This was the most incredible breakfast burger I’ve ever had! And the onion rings were so fresh and go amazing with the Zaddy sauce. I think I’m addicted to the cookies now too. Great place and incredibly kind staff. Can’t wait to move out this way to become a regular.
… moreFarhad A
If you aren’t looking for it, you might miss it. This spot is located inside the building, making it a bit of a secret compared to the street-level shops. But trust me—once you find your way in, your efforts are rewarded.
I ordered the Cowboy Burger and a side of fries, and both were absolutely top-tier.
What really sets this place apart (besides the hidden location) is the awesome customer service. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making the whole experience feel personal and high-energy.
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