Kittanning, Pennsylvania: Sam: Hamburger Muffler Man
With a Muffler Man's body, a gas station attendant's outfit, and a cowboy hat, this unique mashup also holds a large hamburger. "Sam" has supposedly stood here since 1962, making him one of the very first Muffler Men.
Cadet Restaurant
- Address:
- 13514 US-422, Kittanning, PA
- Directions:
- Cadet Restaurant. East of town, on the north side of US-422 just east of PA-28/66.
- Hours:
- Restaurant open M-F 7-2 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 724-543-2704
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Sam's hamburger seems precariously tilted on his outstretched hand, but still suitable for serving.
[Amy Rosengard, 03/28/2025]
Sam is doing great. The staff told us the long-time owner of the Cadet Restaurant passed away June 24, 2024. In 1952 he bought the restaurant (at age 21) and in 1968 he acquired Sam the Hamburger Man!
[Becca Taylor, 07/26/2024]Sam is back and the Cadet Restaurant is open! Home of the Poorboy sandwich, the Cadet was founded in 1952. It was one of the first restaurants where you ordered from your car and girls delivered your food to you.
[dave, 04/23/2022]
The Cadet Restaurant has a giant hamburger-holding cadet welcoming you!
[Heather Manges, 08/19/2019]
According to the restaurant, "Sam" has stood outside since 1962, although he was down for a dozen years (1990-2002) after he was decked by a Ford Bronco.
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"Sam" is a unique Muffler Man, with his gas-station attendant uniform, cowboy hat, and big burger.