Old Smokey is not on the pedestrian street but where Keszthely locals pop in for a quick burger: at Bercsényi Miklós utca 1/A, at the foot of a block of flats near the Szent Miklós utca and Kossuth Lajos utca roundabouts. Coming from the north, the Old Smokey sign is visible at the second exit of the Kossuth Lajos utca roundabout. It is not a restaurant but a street-food counter: order, sit down or take away, and get on with your day. Open every day.
Sixteen burgers, one challenge
The menu is built on sixteen burgers, classic and original. The patty is homemade beef, but grilled chicken breast is also available, and there is a vegetarian version with camembert. Alongside: döner and kebab, a hot dog with fried onions and cheddar, fried chicken wings, salads and a fried-cheese plate.
The best-known item, though, is the Gigaburger. The rule is simple: eat it in 15 minutes and Smokey bácsi pays for the burger. Even without the challenge, guests say portions are big, and a 2019 reviewer called it the best burger they had eaten in thirty years.
A walk to the mausoleum
Near Old Smokey is the Szent Miklós cemetery with the Festetics mausoleum, which the town’s website calls a beautiful walk in every season. After eating you can also walk past the gardens down to the lakeshore. If you would rather stay in, you can order delivery daily between 10:00 and 21:00: free within Keszthely apart from a box fee, with a small surcharge to Gyenesdiás, Cserszegtomaj and Kertváros.
Worth knowing
Old Smokey divides opinion. Fans praise the big portions and good value; critics mention long waits at peak times and occasionally wrong orders. It is a street-food counter, not a bistro, so set your expectations accordingly. Bring cash: according to listings cards are not accepted, but euros are.
Who it’s for
Anyone who needs a big burger fast and cheap, anyone ordering delivery to their accommodation, and anyone who likes a challenge. For a sit-down burger experience, try Los Amigos on Keszthely’s main square, or Bitang Burger in Alsóörs on the north shore.
How much does it cost?
Good value: street-food prices with big portions.
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The person behind the place
Smokey bácsi and the Gigaburger
Old Smokey is one of Keszthely's well-known street-food spots. The town's website refers to Smokey bácsi as the one who picks up the bill in the Gigaburger challenge if someone finishes the giant burger in 15 minutes. We found no reliable source on the owner or the founding year; the earliest online reviews date from 2019.
Worth a taste
Gigaburger
The giant burger that is also a challenge: finish it in 15 minutes and Smokey bácsi pays.
Local tip
Try the Gigaburger
Eat the Gigaburger in 15 minutes and Smokey bácsi pays. If you skip the challenge, a classic beef burger is plenty. Bring cash, and on summer evenings expect a wait or order ahead by phone.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Classic beef burger
Homemade beef patty with fresh salad and vegetables.
- 02Veggie burger with camembert
The meat-free choice, with fried camembert.
- 03Hot dog with fried onions and cheddar
A quick bite when a whole burger is too much.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Divides opinion: fans praise the big portions and value, critics the long waits and order mistakes.
Tripadvisor 3.7 (15 reviews, 2019-2023), Etterem.hu, as of November 2026.+
What brings people back
- Sixteen burgers with homemade beef patties
- Gigaburger challenge
- Delivery, free within Keszthely
- Open every day
- Good value, big portions
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Good to know before you go
- Long waits at peak times.
- Some orders have come out wrong.
- Cash only, no cards.
Photo credits
Old Smokey Hamburgerező
