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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:
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Sam: Hamburger Muffler Man.

Sam: Hamburger Muffler Man

Sam's hamburger seems precariously tilted on his outstretched hand, but still suitable for serving.

[Amy Rosengard, 03/28/2025]

Sam the Hamburger Man.

Sam the Hamburger Man

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 the Hamburger Man

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]

Sam the Muffler Man.

Cowboy Muffler Man Holding Hamburger

The Cadet Restaurant has a giant hamburger-holding cadet welcoming you!

[Heather Manges, 08/19/2019]

"Sam" is a unique Muffler Man, with his gas-station attendant uniform, cowboy hat, and big burger.

Still selling burgers at the Cadet Restaurant.

Muffler Man Holding a Hamburger

Outside of the Cadet Restaurant stands a Muffler Man wearing a western hat and holding a hamburger. [Patrick Southam, 05/27/2017]

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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