Don't Ask for Ketchup at Atlanta's Cult-Favorite Smash Burger Joint

NFA Burger, known as “not fooling around,” has a cult following in Atlanta. The business began as a smash burger pop-up in a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody and later opened a standalone restaurant in Alpharetta in 2025. The menu centers on a classic double-patty smash burger with American cheese, mustard, pickles, and “Sassy Sauce” on a potato roll, emphasizing charred, caramelized patties and melty cheese. “Sassy Tots” are fried in beef tallow and paired with Sassy Sauce. A quarter-pound Angus all-beef hot dog can be customized with toppings. Milkshakes and simple cocktails are available, and the space features retro red-and-white decor, Edison bulbs, TVs, and cornhole outdoors.

"Billy Kramer's NFA Burger, which stands for "not fooling around," has a cult following in Atlanta, and for good reason. The smash burger pop-up-turned eatery got its start in a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody, before expanding to a standalone restaurant in Alpharetta in 2025, where it slings what's arguably the city's best smash burger. Just don't ask for ketchup on the burger - Kramer refuses to muddy his recipe, but will offer it (hesitantly) on the side."

"The classic double-patty smash burger ($9.25) with American cheese, mustard, pickles, and Kramer's own "Sassy Sauce" on a potato roll is as nostalgic as it gets. The patties are juicy, with just the right amount of char and caramelization - that crispy, meaty lace on the edges is so satisfying, interspersed with that ultra-melty cheese."

"The Sassy Tots ($4.25) with Sassy Sauce are fried in beef tallow. The crispy, rich tots are a must with the burger. Crinkle-cut fries are also available, but I'm team tots. The massive quarter-pound Angus all-beef hot dog ($9) can be customized with toppings like turkey chili, onions, and pickles. It cartoonishly hangs out of the bun, making it a generous portion for a classic dog."

"It's a casual affair. There are red metal barstools by the white-tiled bar, an automated cocktail dispenser behind it, and TVs lining the walls for game day hangs. High-top and low-top tables fill the space, along with long communal-style seating. NFA-branded cornhole boards are available for outdoor games. The vibe feels retro and nostalgic with the red-and-white color motif, and Edison bulbs that line overhead, much like a backyard barbecue setting."

Read at Eater Atlanta