Papa Burger
Two patties for when Mama will not do. It keeps the family’s straightforward approach while doubling the beef, a solid, filling burger with nothing fancy in the way. For many people it is the right size for a proper meal.
The story
The Papa Burger was the head of the Burger Family when A&W introduced it in the United States in the early 1960s, a set of burgers named Baby, Mama, Teen and Papa so customers could order by size. The double-patty Papa became the American chain’s signature, while Canada later made the Teen its favourite. The family was mostly dropped in the 1980s for a more standard menu, then revived and enlarged by A&W Canada from the late 1990s, and the Papa came back with it as the two-patty choice.
What’s inside
- 2 beef patties
- toppings
- bun
Make it at home
There is no copycat of the Papa Burger yet. Until there is, these recipes on the site come closest to it, judged by what goes into the bun.
- Shares beef and a double stack
Triple Seared Whiskey Burger - Shares beef and a double stack
The Mr. Smiley Burger - Shares beef and a double stack
McDonald's Daily Double (Copycat) - Shares beef and a double stack
Peter’s Triple Bacon Burger
Similar burgers at other chains
Built around the same things as the Papa Burger.- Cook Out · beef and a double stack
SignatureBig Double Burger - Five Guys · beef and a double stack
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Skinnyburger - Z-Burger · beef and a double stack
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About A&W Canada
A&W opened its first Canadian restaurant in Winnipeg in 1956 as part of the American chain, but in 1972 the Canadian business was sold off and has run independently ever since. The root beer and orange logo are shared; almost everything else, from ownership to the menu, is its own.
More than 1,000 restaurants across Canada. Not the same company as the American A&W.
Not affiliated with A&W Canada. Trademarks belong to their owners.