The story
Nestled on Lugano’s Via Pretorio, Fully Burgers and Fries is a fast-food spot run by two content creators, and early reviews are already glowing. Riccardo Dose sampled nearly a dozen items and awarded a solid 8/10, calling the smash burgers “top-notch” and praising the “cool vibe” and down-to-earth owners. He gave enthusiastic nods to the Fully Fries and nuggets, among other indulgent creations.
Franchino Er Criminale was particularly taken with the Bacon Boy, which he declared “the best smash burger I’ve ever had,” and noted the Smash Kebab is “surprisingly light and flavorful.” Between Dose’s broad praise and Franchino’s high marks for the signature smash patties, this Lugano newcomer is shaping up to be a no-frills destination for burger obsessives—just honest, high-quality eats.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
What diners say
Synthesized from 32 Google reviews · tap an aspect for the detail
Fully Burgers and Fries is widely celebrated for its high-quality smash burgers, especially the New York Smash and Biggie Smash, and its friendly, professional staff. Diners appreciate the fresh ingredients, tasty waffle and sweet potato fries, and the overall vibrant atmosphere. A recurring, gently-stated reservation is that some find the portions modest relative to the price, though the quality is acknowledged.
Burger Quality
The smash burgers are consistently praised as the best in Lugano, with standout items like the New York Smash, Biggie Smash, and Le Roi. The meat is described as high-quality, flavorful, and juicy, and the vegetarian options are also well-received.
Fries and Sides
The waffle fries and sweet potato fries are frequently highlighted as excellent, with many noting they are crispy and delicious. The chicken nuggets and fried chicken are also appreciated for being homemade.
Service and Staff
The staff is consistently described as friendly, professional, and helpful. Many reviews mention the welcoming atmosphere and the owners' dedication to their craft.
Value and Portions
While the quality is praised, some diners feel the portions are small for the price, particularly for the chicken burgers and sides. The free refill on drinks is a valued perk, but overall, a meal can be expensive.
Atmosphere
The ambiance is described as vibrant and inviting, with good music and a cool interior. The overall experience is enhanced by the energetic vibe of the restaurant.
Consistency
Most experiences are positive, but a few reviews note inconsistency between locations, with the Grancia branch receiving some criticism compared to the city center. However, the majority of diners report consistently excellent food.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 23 dish mentions say about the food
Fully Burgers and Fries wins over diners with its signature Lerois burger, a messy, juicy triumph of beef and toppings. The overall vibe is unpretentious and satisfying, earning praise as a no-frills haven for burger purists.
“This is the classic, timeless one. The smash is perfect — I don't want to exaggerate because it might sound like a plug, but the community knows I'm 100% honest. Look at that perfect smash. It's excellent simplicity, truly very good. The meat, cheese, bacon, and our homemade bacon jam — it's a classic that never gets old.”
“This is the most beautiful sandwich of all. Among all the smash burgers I've eaten — from Shake Shack in New York, in Paris, Street Burger in Italy — I've eaten so many smash burgers. I believe that the Bacon Boy is the best sandwich of all. It's not just iconic, it's the best in terms of assembly and simplicity. I'm a bit emotional. The quality of the Swiss meat is top, it has an extra gear. The smash is perfect. I confirm my 8.5 from three years ago.”
“Among all the Smash Burgers, as far as I'm concerned, the Bacon Boy is the best burger of all. The Bacon Boy is the best burger of all.”
What creators say
4 creators have covered Fully Burgers and Fries. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale, Riccardo Dose, Bruce Pappalardo
- Riccardo DoseLoved
PROVIAMO IL PRIMO FASTFOOD SVIZZERO APERTO DA DUE YOUTUBER - IL MASSEO CI DISTURBA DURANTE IL VIDEO! · @ 3:30
Giang Fully is a fantastic fast-food spot in Lugano run by two content creators — everything we tried was delicious, the smash burgers are top-notch, the vibe is cool, and the owners are super down-to-earth; we give it a solid 8/10.
Dishes mentioned
Beckon Boy
This is their bestseller, a smash burger with 100% Swiss beef, American cheese, crispy bacon, and their own Fully sauce. The bread is super soft, the bacon is really crunchy, and the sauce is devastating. I'd finish it in two more bites if I didn't have to share. Super approved.
Lerois
This one has 100% Swiss beef, provolone, arugula, crispy onions, and homemade truffle mayo. You can taste every single ingredient — the arugula, the truffle, the crispy onion, the provolone. It's very good, really particular. I prefer the bestseller, but I'd gladly finish this one too.
Fully Fries
These are fries topped with a smash burger, onions, American cheese, and burger sauce. The onions are really strong, almost pickled — they overpower everything. It's a dish for people who really love onions. The overall taste is good, but the onion is too invasive for me.
Kebab Burger
This one is packed with ingredients: 100% Swiss beef, American cheese, fresh onion, tomatoes, lettuce, red cabbage, homemade kebab sauce, and white sauce. It's very fresh because of the tomato and red cabbage — it feels like eating a kebab wrap but with smashed meat. The sauce reminds me of Turkish or Lebanese spices. It's good, but not my favorite — too many veggies for me.
Nuggets
These are big pieces, more like chicken fingers than nuggets. The chicken inside is incredibly juicy and succulent — you really taste the chicken. But the breading looks a bit dark, maybe cooked a few seconds too long. Not burnt, but you can tell. Still, the inside is devastating. Good, no complaints on flavor.
A fantastic smash burger spot in Lugano run by the Junkfully guys, serving incredibly honest and high-quality burgers, nuggets, and a unique bacon milkshake — a must-visit for junk food lovers.
Dishes mentioned
Bacon Boy
This is the classic, timeless one. The smash is perfect — I don't want to exaggerate because it might sound like a plug, but the community knows I'm 100% honest. Look at that perfect smash. It's excellent simplicity, truly very good. The meat, cheese, bacon, and our homemade bacon jam — it's a classic that never gets old.
Nuggets
These nuggets have a really strong pepper flavour, and the breading is crunchy like cornflakes — it stays crunchy even after a few minutes. Way better than the McDonald's ones, honestly. I'd come back just for these. The texture is completely different from what I'm used to — you can really feel the softness of the chicken thigh meat. It's like a chicken wing but in nugget form. The batter is super light, made with buttermilk and flour, and the marinade really lets the chicken flavour shine through. I didn't expect them to be this honest and genuine.
Mac and Cheese Bombs
I expected something creamy, but it's very mozzarella-like. It's still addictive though. I think it needs a sauce to go with it, but eating it dry is actually much better — I take back what I said, dry is the way to go. It reminds me of mozzarella sticks but without feeling heavy. It goes down easy.
Smash Bob
This is inspired by a trip to Berlin — we wanted to make a burger that tasted like kebab. The sauce has the spices they use to marinate kebab meat, plus a yogurt sauce. The first thing that hits you is garlic, onion, and then all these spices. It's amazing when a burger surprises you like this — I didn't expect it. It's the best so far, hands down.
Lerois
This one has arugula, fried onions, homemade truffle mayonnaise, and provolone. It's very Italian, more delicate and clean. It's almost healthy with the arugula — you feel less guilty. It's the most popular among female customers, statistically. It's good, but I prefer the more 'ignorant' ones like the Smash Bob or Bacon Boy.
Fully Burgers and Fries is a top-tier burger spot in Lugano with excellent smash burgers, especially the iconic Bacon Boy which I consider the best smash burger I've ever had, and a creative Smash Kebab that's surprisingly light and flavorful.
Dishes mentioned
Smash Kebab
This Smash Kebab looks great — it's a mix of meat that's like a kebab because of the sauces and the bread. The meat is the same as a smash burger, but the sauces give it that kebab vibe. They made a mayonnaise with the spices they use to marinate the meat. The sauces give the taste of the white sauce from kebabs. The meat is here, the cabbage is here. The game was exactly that: make a sauce with kebab spices, then the white sauce that balances everything and gives you that experience that reminds you of kebab. It's good. It's like a kebab but it's not heavy — with all the vegetables, yogurt sauce, wet sauce, it cleans the palate well. Quite light actually.
Bacon Boy
This is the most beautiful sandwich of all. Among all the smash burgers I've eaten — from Shake Shack in New York, in Paris, Street Burger in Italy — I've eaten so many smash burgers. I believe that the Bacon Boy is the best sandwich of all. It's not just iconic, it's the best in terms of assembly and simplicity. I'm a bit emotional. The quality of the Swiss meat is top, it has an extra gear. The smash is perfect. I confirm my 8.5 from three years ago.
- Franchino Er CriminaleLoved
Origanello che je da la spintarella · @ 0:34
Fully Burgers and Fries in Lugano serves excellent smash burgers, with the Bacon Boy being the best and the Logi Chicken scoring high.
Dishes mentioned
- Smash Kebab
Bacon Boy
Among all the Smash Burgers, as far as I'm concerned, the Bacon Boy is the best burger of all. The Bacon Boy is the best burger of all.
Logi Chicken
Logi Chicken for me is an 8 and a half, between 8 and a half and 9. Good as always.
