Cute little burger spot in Townsend. Really hate to only give it 3 stars because the service was exceptional, but the burgers were just ok.

The food here is always great! The burgers are amazing, and the sundaes are a great size. Price fits the value of the food. Even when busy, the food also comes out within a reasonable amount of time. The staff is also friendly as well. Every time I come to Cade's Cove, I come here! read more

Great burgers and shakes. Highly recommend the onion rings. Nice atmosphere sitting outside. Line moved fairly quickly and food came out faster than expected for the # of people ahead of us. read more

Love the burgers and the ice cream. Nice cheap place to get some food after a long day of tubing in the mountains. Great service, great area. read more

Over cooked and over priced! Stood in line for 45 minutes, wasn't worth the wait. We won't be back.

This is another one of our favorite casual joints when we visit Pigeon Forge area. Located in Townsend Tenn, this burger hole has been open since 1950's and still does it vintage style. It's only open from March till late Oct, early Nov depending the weather. They serve delicious drive-in style burgers using quality meat. There are several choices of burgers and chicken sandwiches. I love their seasoned fries, however not hand cut, and beer battered onion rings. And of coarse one can't walk away without their soft serve ice cream and malts. They grill till 8p and ice cream till 9. Have fun read more

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Conveniently located between the Townsend tubing trail and Cades Cove, Burger Masters is primed to please any appetite after a day outdoors. The classic vibe takes me back to scenes from 80s camping movies. The ice cream and food are both great quality and quantity for the price too. Seating is scattered and slim when it is busy, which is most of the time. The long line gives you time to spectate and eat with your eyes in anticipation of your crucial order. Can't decide? Get a Flurry loaded with a topping of your choice. Enjoy! read more

Two flurry's waiting to be eaten. They forgot to put my chocolate chips on top my s'mores flurry but gave me a lil cup of chips and it was great with more chocolate. But don't eat that after a big burger it's to filling. read more

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This isn't a review about gourmet burgers. You won't find any Kobe beef, brioche buns, or truffle fries. What you do get at Burger Master is a good ole' handmade burger that does NOT disappoint. The kind of burger, at the kind of drive-in, you remember from your childhood. These drive-in burger huts were once ubiquitous in the American landscape. These days they're pretty rare. So when you see a roadside burger hut you just go. You get the burger. And you get the ice cream. So next time you are at Cades Cove or the GSMNP, complete the day with a stop at Burger Master. You'll be glad you did. read more

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Great location. Great view of Mtns. Good set up. Average food. My burger was room temp- like they pre cooked it and it was lying in a pile of pre cooked patties so they can assembly line the burger and didn't even bother to reheat it. Was there for lunch 11ish just after opening. Veggies on burger were fresh and great and so was the bun. Have a good system for volume business and the staff are friendly- just real average food. There are way better burgers in Townsend as well as 20 min up the road. One and done for me- not a repeater. Sad cause I'm a regular visiting the Smokey's. read more

If you're in the area, don't overlook this gem as just another dive burger place. The Burger Masters deliver great throwback burgers and delish fries -- totally hit the spot after a morning of fishing. All made to order. Top it off with a malt (yes, real malt powder, not that Communist liquid malt) or other ice cream treat. A worthwhile food coma awaits you. Update: did tubing at the River Rat next door a couple of days later, and stopped by BM again. Two words -- Yes, malts. read more

Best burger I was impressed I had to try it as everytime I go by there is a line waiting to place an order I had to get in line and wait 15 plus minutes to order and it was worth the wait read more

We just got out of the mountains on our motorbikes and were looking for a spot for lunch. We saw the Burgermaster Drive In and pulled over. The place was decorated to the gills for fall and Halloween! The staff was incredibly prompt and very nice. We ordered a grilled cheese, patty melt, coleslaw and cheese fries to share. Our food was out within ten minutes and everything was just as we expected. My only complaint was that the fries were a bit too soggy for my liking, BUT, they use cheese sauce instead of melted cheese, which is almost always a bonus! They also serve milkshakes and ice cream, so I gotta finish this review and go back up to the window and order dessert! read more

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We had the hot fudge sundae and butterfinger flurry. They were both good and good size. They could have used a little more toppings but overall very good. read more

We tried to eat here today but there were tons of people without masks.... no social distancing, and most importantly, none of the workers and cooks had masks on either. Very unsettling read more

Extremely slow service (~20min to order, ~30min to get our food), with some order errors that we were able to correct by talking to the folks at the window. However, they make up for it with great food and a picturesque, retro atmosphere. read more

Disappointing. Came here on recommendation of friends. All the burgers were frozen Pattie's and cooked to being on the dry side. No special seasoning or flavor. I saw nothing masterful about the Burger Master burger. Frozen onion rings and fries. Acceptable but not anything special. Thought the ice cream would save the day. Wrong again. Vanilla ice cream mixed with cookie dough in my flurry. Threw it out. Ice cream lacked flavor (I know it sounds weird but it is what it is) and the cookie dough was waxy and tasted like plastic. Five Guys or Red Robin have far better burgers and Dairy Queen can beat their ice cream easily. read more

We knew it was going to be good when the parking lot was full and there was a line. Food was very good and service was excellent. We got shakes and they were delicious. Several people had sundaes and they were huge. read more

Burger Master has been around for as long as I can remember. It's been remodeled in recent years and is always busy. They are only open from May to November but it's a great stop for some ice cream and a burger. Their shakes are my favorite and they give enough fries to share. You walk up to the window to order and they give you a number. Find a picnic table and the food is ready in 10-15. My only complaint is that the employees couldn't care less about their jobs. They are rude, don't care or offer apologies if they mess up, and act like they truly hate being there. Aside from that, don't expect good service, but it's still worth the food read more

Great place to stop in for a tasty cheeseburger combo after a scenic drive through Cades Cove! French fries were crispy, hot and flavorful and the burger came loaded with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Would definitely stop here again. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was quaint! read more

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Outside walk up counter next to River Rat. I was having a craving for greasy, bar type food and this did not disappoint. I had chicken fingers and onion rings, hubby had a double cheeseburger and fries. All of it hit the spot. I'm not a burger person but his looked so good I had to try it and I would definitely go back for one of my own. Chicken fingers were breaded nicely and crispy. Onion rings had a beer battered flavor. read more

This place hit the spot! Perfect food after a day on the river. On this particular day the wait was pretty long and my food was a bit sloppy but it was still delicious. I got the patty melt but my wife's food was great. Thankfully she shared. read more

We stopped in today as we left the national park. We had about a 45 minute drive back to our cabin and needed a treat to ride us over until we got home. We walked right up to order and the girl kept saying she couldn't hear me. I am from Texas and have never been accused of being quiet! Anyway I ordered and got my receipt. Someone behind me ordered and she handed him cups. So I stepped back up after him and asked for a cup. She rolled her eyes at me. I went to the car after filling the cup and had my husband wait for the rest of our items. We were disappointed in our Oreo Shake and we didn't get ketchup with our fries. They were good but we are ketchup lovers. read more

No the same old Burger Master. So sad they changed it. Not that they care since they are a tourist business, but they lost a lot of local business. read more

The cutest place with the best food! Went here Friday evening, and it was busy but the service was quick. Their fries are SO good!! My favorite part was that it was pet friendly & offered a small dab if ice cream with milk bone broken over it as a topping. My Toby Boy sure did love that! Great family friendly environment, we will be back! read more

Super cute & classic music! Grabbed a quick hot dog & ice cream cone. It was late, so hot dog had clearly been sitting a while; bun a little stale. Ice cream was yum. Go for the ice cream, stay for the 50's music. (Maybe skip the hot dog!) read more

Yep!! A great drive in for a fantastic burger and some amazing ice cream. 50's music to top off the ambiance!!

We went here a couple times during our stay because we loved the burgers and fries! It's a great location by the GSM park entrance/River Rat tubing, so expect it to be more crowded on Fridays and the weekend. The long line moved decently fast and it was worth the wait for us, they give out the little buzzers for when your food is ready which is very nice. They had a seasonal pumpkin milkshake that I enjoyed. It's all outdoor seating and they have plenty of it! I am surprised there are bad reviews, it doesn't advertise itself as a gourmet restaurant, it's a simple burger/fries/milkshake place with some nice outdoor seating, so if that's what you're looking for, then you've found the place. read more

Whoa! What a burger!! We passed on the banana split, ice cream cone, and sundaes but they looked wonderful! Long line and wait but the local in line assured us it was worth it. Yep, he was right! read more

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Thank goodness we don't live here or I would be in big trouble or always be in stretchy pants. The ice cream is by far the best soft serve on the PLANET. The hot fudge is this side of hot fudgey heaven. World class authentic service with a sincere smile. Fun and nostalgic atmosphere. This is a must do stop while in Townsend. read more

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Great little burger stop with outdoor covered picnic tables. They offer sweet potato fries along with the usual. Hamburgers are thick and juicy, Nathan's hot dogs, soft serve ice cream, it's all good. read more

Burger Master Drive In - That's a big ice-cream cone. Yum. - Burgers Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

Freshly made hamburgers - no heat lamps - means you wait a few minutes for your order. (No hardship on a gorgeous day at an outdoor table just a few minutes outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.) It also means crisp lettuce, cool tomato slices, a tastier hamburger and maybe the best meal for your money in the vicinity of the Park. This is a great place to hit for lunch or an early dinner if you're making the trip to Cades Cove for a bear-jam. (Traffic jam due to any sighting of wildlife on the beautiful single-lane Cades Cove loop.) After a few days of pricy tourist dining in Garlinburg, this little burger and ice cream spot is a delightful find. read more

Burger tasted like store bought patties. Ridiculously greasy onion rings. Fries were ok, nothing special about them. Not impressed at all. Will not be going back. Oh, and they got the order wrong as well....asked for no tomatoes, lettuce, onions but still got them on the burger. read more

Went to Burger Master on April 30th. They were crowded but not so many people there that it took 55 minutes to get our food after ordering. Heard that this place has changed hands & looked like the only people working were teenage girls. Burgers were only fair but the wait time was ridiculous. Cute roadside burger joint on the river side of Hwy 321. Knew it must be good when the parking lot was filled with cars. They only have outdoor seating & close for winter in early November. We had burgers and fries, food was great! Also had one of the tastiest vanilla shakes I've ever had. We sat outside at picnic tables decorated with pumpkins & fall decorations. Elvis music playing made you want to get up and dance! read more

Such a cute place with a feel of simpler times. Located in a cute a frame building. Ordered soft serve dipped cone, hot fudge cake and sundae. All were excellent. Service was fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Bring cash or check because credit cards are not accepted. look for the old police car in front that you can't miss. read more

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Old time hamburger joint! Ordered the rings as it's a splurge! Someone suggested getting a peanut butter shake... well that was unique. It tasted like what is left in the bottom of a peanut butter and hot fudge sundae after you eat it! The burger had a slice of beefsteak tomato like you would grow in the garden. The milk man delivered high quality milk while there. Service is slow, but you cant rush a decent burger in a small burger joint! Just be patient and wait for your Bingo number to be called! read more

Quality has went so downhill. You can tell it's all frozen food. Thought the ice cream would at least be good, but I was wrong. It was all very disappointing. read more

Amazing burgers and yummy ice cream. Always a line cause it's so good but it is worth the wait!!!

We arrived at noon and waited 45 minutes for cold food. The burgers looked like frozen patties. The only good part was the bun, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on the burgers. Asked for extra pickle and got two small tiny burger pickles (round). The fries cold as can be and greasy greasy. Same with the onion rings. The soda machine outside window was filthy. We were going to get ice cream after but skipped and left. Go somewhere else! read more

They recently renovated the drive in to have more covered seating and streamlined ordering process which was great. The seemingly frozen beef patty was an enormous let down. No flavor compared to the handmade patties of the past. Just charge a little more and put in the extra labor to keep the quality up please. It's the "Burger Master" after all. read more