Georgia Gas Station Serves Up One of the South's Best Burgers

NFA Burger's simple smashburger achieves legendary status in less than four years.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A gas station in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody, Georgia is home to one of the state's favorite burgers. NFA Burger, which stands for "Not Fooling Around", has gained national attention for its classic smashburger made with Certified Angus Beef patties, American cheese, and a signature Sassy Sauce on a Martin's Potato Roll.

Why it matters

In an era of corporate fast-food chains, NFA Burger has proven that a mission-driven, community-focused burger joint can thrive, even in an unlikely location like a suburban gas station. The story behind NFA Burger's rise to fame also highlights the power of social media and word-of-mouth to elevate a small business.

The details

NFA Burger was founded in 2019 by Dunwoody resident Billy Kramer, who was inspired to create his own version of the perfect burger after embarking on a quest to find the country's best. After experimenting with pop-ups around Atlanta, Kramer opened the burger joint inside a tiny kitchen and café counter at a local Chevron gas station. Over the next few years, NFA Burger gained a loyal local following and national recognition, being named the best burger in Georgia by Food & Wine and appearing on Thrillist's list of the Best Burgers in America. In 2023, the operation relocated to a 600-square-foot restaurant attached to the same gas station.

  • NFA Burger opened in December 2019 inside a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia.
  • In 2023, NFA Burger relocated to a 600-square-foot restaurant attached to the same gas station.

The players

NFA Burger

A burger joint located inside a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia, known for its classic smashburger made with Certified Angus Beef patties, American cheese, and a signature Sassy Sauce on a Martin's Potato Roll.

Billy Kramer

The founder of NFA Burger, a Dunwoody resident who was inspired to create his own version of the perfect burger after embarking on a quest to find the country's best.

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What they’re saying

“I never thought of being able to be featured in Southern Living, or having famous chefs and CEOs come by for a burger.”

— Billy Kramer, Owner, NFA Burger

“The other day, a mom brought her son and mother in for lunch. The child was picking at his grilled cheese and not real happy. It turns out, he was upset that his mom and grandmother were eating a burger—big boy food—and he wasn't having it. Picking up on his tone, I went inside and made him a kid's version of our burger. He loved it. As it turns out, it was his very first burger. They will always remember that...and so will I.”

— Billy Kramer, Owner, NFA Burger

What’s next

NFA Burger plans to continue its annual Burger Benefit event, a burger cook-off featuring celebrity chefs that will benefit The Giving Kitchen nonprofit.

The takeaway

NFA Burger's success story demonstrates that a mission-driven, community-focused burger joint can thrive, even in an unlikely location like a suburban gas station, by offering a high-quality product and creating memorable experiences for customers.