Kel Mitchell Hosts Brooklyn Burger Fest: A Nostalgic, Juicy Celebration of Good Burger Legacy
Riley Carter here, your semi-attached narrator to the weird and wonderful corners of pop culture and food fusion. Let’s talk about Kel Mitchell, the guy who made a fictional fast-food job iconic enough to warrant its own real-life burger festival. Because sure, why not?
At 47, Kel Mitchell is still riding the wave of his Good Burger fame, but this time, he’s flipping the script — literally. Mitchell recently launched Kel’s Burger Fest in Brooklyn, a full-blown celebration of all things burger, nostalgia, and fan connection. The event took place at BK Backyard Bar in Williamsburg, in collaboration with Bucket Listers, and featured some of the borough’s most beloved burger joints — plus a few from beyond.
For those who grew up in the ‘90s, Mitchell’s name is forever linked to Ed, the enthusiastic burger-flipper from the cult classic Good Burger, which started as a sketch on All That and later became a feature film. Now, decades later, Mitchell is leaning into that legacy with a festival that blends his personal passion for burgers with his enduring connection to fans.
“I love burgers, I love spending time with family and meeting the fans, and I love throwing events,” Mitchell told The Post, explaining the motivation behind the fest. The event wasn’t just about burgers, though — it was a full sensory throwback, complete with a retro video game lounge, a ‘90s-themed flea market, and yes, an orange soda fountain, a nod to his character’s infamous love for the fizzy drink.
Brooklyn’s own Oh Boy. served up their signature burger — a brisket and short rib patty that’s double-smashed and topped with American cheese, onion, a pickle, and a house-made sauce. The burger joint was even recommended to Mitchell by none other than Chance The Rapper, who’s been a fan since the café opened in 2023. “We’ve always aimed to create a burger that feels both classic and exciting, so to be recognized by Kel feels like a real nod to the work we’ve put in,” said owner Brendon Beck.
But Mitchell didn’t forget about the vegans. Next Stop Vegan, a Brooklyn Heights eatery billing itself as “the most diverse plant-based restaurant in the world,” brought their viral Portobello Truffle Mac ‘n’ Cheese Burger and their green plantain-based Plantain Burger to the table. Owner Blenlly Mena shared how meaningful it was to be part of the event: “I’ve been a fan of Good Burger since I was young. Even though we’re not strictly a burger restaurant, our plant-based burgers have become a big part of what we do.”
Other featured vendors included Long Island’s No Good Burger Joint, serving their signature smash burger on a potato bun, and West Coast favorite Fat Sal’s, known for its towering creations piled high with everything from fried eggs to mozzarella sticks.
Mitchell’s love for burgers started young — he got his start on All That as a high school sophomore, and the rest, as they say, is burger history. With Kel’s Burger Fest, he’s not just celebrating a character or a film — he’s celebrating a cultural moment that still resonates with fans decades later.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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