Burgers here in T1 come out bigger and pricier than McDonald’s.
Mama Burger sits airside in Terminal 1 and runs on a made‑to‑order model, so burgers land closer to “gourmet fast food” than factory patties. Think thicker burgers with more toppings options and fries that actually taste like potatoes, not cardboard. Expect roughly €13‑€18 for a burger and fries, plus extra if you add cheese, bacon, or a second patty.
You’ll find it in the T1 bar/restaurant zone, after security, so it works for Schengen and non‑Schengen departures from this terminal. Rating hovers around 3/5, which tracks with the mixed reviews: some call it “actually tasty,” others shrug and say it’s only marginally better than standard fast food for the higher price. Beer is available, which moves it closer to a casual bistro than a pure grab‑and‑go counter.
Order the basic cheeseburger or bacon cheeseburger if you want the safest choice; several travelers say these came out juicy with decent char. Fries are generally fine and arrive in a reasonable portion for the price. When the kitchen is slammed, patties sometimes come overcooked, especially on more elaborate builds with extra toppings. If the line is long, skip anything fussy and keep your order simple to improve your odds.
Service time is the big issue: multiple reviews mention waiting 20–25 minutes for a single burger during busy periods. Regulars treat this as a sit‑down meal on longer layovers rather than a quick pre‑boarding snack. If your gate is at the far end of T1’s non‑Schengen pier, add at least 10 minutes of walking on top of the food wait so you’re not sprinting with a paper bag.
Practical tip: check the queue before you commit; if more than five or six people are ahead of you, assume a 25‑minute wait from payment to first bite.