The newest vendor at the Durham Food Hall is a new concept from the folks behind neighboring Ex-Voto. True to the smash burgers and tater tot-focused menu, think checkered paper wrappings, a bit of a retro feel and not-so-serious approach to tapping into nostalgic favorites like happy meal deals and big-gulp fountain drinks.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Legit 5/5, way better than I was expecting! This is my first time having PattyBoy and my first impulses I was ordering was to be bummed that they don’t have fries only tater tots. These are not your school cafeteria tater tots, I got the Buffalo ranch scallions, and they were absolutely bangin!
As for the burger… The bun is a great texture, and that patties were delicious, but I would recommend cooking the baking about 20% less so it is too dry and crumbly, and toasting the buns more to get that in-n-out type crisp, because I know they toasted the bun, but it didn’t seem toasted at all.
Overall, was great and will recommend to others!
Devan Brush
Sep 13, 2024
5
Amazing experience! The patty boy deluxe burger had the *best* flavors!!! So unique. The tots were the perfect crisp with a selection of amazing sauces. We also got loaded tots as an app which was so good. Paired with an IPA - the best Friday night dinner before a show at Pinhook!
Chandra Jennings
Sep 5, 2024
3
After walking around for a few minutes at the Durham Food Hall I decided on Patty Boy. The gentleman who helped me was very nice and understanding and worked with me to order the chicken tender meal. The meal originally came with three chicken tenders, slaw, tater tots, and Texas toast. Instead of the Texas toast I got another slaw. The gentleman told me how the batter for the chicken was made in house daily, so I was so excited! This excitement ended when I saw and tasted the chicken tenders. They were super small, dry, and the batter had no flavor. I thought the saving grace would be the slaw, but this again had no flavor. Surprisingly it was the tater tots that saved the day, but you can only eat so many.
Well, I will have to pass on eating here again--I've had better chicken tenders at Chili's. Three stars for the customer service.
Danielle Reyner
Jul 20, 2024
5
I need to preface this review by saying I’m not a smash burger fan, but I really wanted to try this place because I like ex-voto (the same guys behind patty boy). Welp. Now I have to say I’m *usually* not a smash burger fan because this burger was SO good y’all. Tons of flavor, not greasy, and a simple but extremely well made burger. Had mine with a side of tots and hot honey, 10s all around. We ordered ahead and it was ready right on time. We also ate at the food hall and love the atmosphere there. We will absolutely be back.
Jonah Schwartz
Jul 4, 2024
5
I've been waiting for this place since it was announced about a year ago and it's delicious. Very simple burger. Flavorful, crunchy, cheesy. Not pretentious. It's just a really good burger. Can't wait to see what they do as they grow.
Mark Washington
Jul 3, 2024
5
Great smashburger restaurant! I ordered the patty burger with a side of tater tots, both of which were very good. I like the variety of available sauces and that they offer a “big kids meal” for adults that comes with a fast food themed toy. It’s a little on the pricy side.
