Tammy's Candy Kettle — Restaurant in Town of Hoosick

Somewhere on the winding roads of Route 7 near Hoosick Falls NY, there stands an unassuming home with peeling paint and old-world charm called Tammy's Candy Kettle. The home - teeming with wistful Americana vibes - greets passing motorists at a pitstop on the side of the road, one to elicit a point-out-of-the-window in passing, or a "Hey, look at that cute little store--".

We finally stopped by today.

A sweet, uncomplicated establishment offering nostalgic candies, homemade chocolates, and burgers rivaling those Manhattan hotspots garnering lines around the block, it is hard to believe that Tammy and her husband, Charlie, who cooks with one arm since his stroke left him partly paralyzed several years back, come from a nuclear engineering past.

They settled out of their corporate careers some 30 years ago to focus on making some of the best burgers, ice cream sandwiches, and sweet treats you may ever enjoy. It all somehow lends to the precision of the food being so on-point, despite the humble exteriors. But as Tammy said today, "We work 14 hours a day and make 1/8th of what we made in our jobs, but we couldn't be happier."

Well, we couldn't have been happier with the surprise and delight of our meal here today or the inspiring story of Tammy and Charlie.

..Oh, and Don't forget to take a maple ice cream sandwich out of the freezer to savor on...

Once again Tammy's Candy Kettle knocked it out the park. I really don't think there's a better cheeseburger in the 518. I'm not saying it's the best but I don't know that there's one better. If you do, please point me in the direction. I've had a lot of them. I don't know there's a better onion ring in the world. These things are smack! This was a small order of onion rings. A triple cheese 3/4 lb bacon burger. As well as a 3/4 lb hot mess Burger. I also got a cup of chili to warm up when I first got there. As always everything was delicious. The only thing better than the food is Tammy's personality. Talk about the sweetest lady. I've lived in this area for nearly 45 years and only started going recently. Boy do I regret that. As Tammy said herself they are the perfect example of don't judge a book by the cover. I tell people about this place and they doubt me and question me. Then they try it. So far everybody's agreed. Again if you haven't been here next time you're driving up rt 7 heading towards VT don't pass up the opportunity to eat here. Just an FYI this is a true mom and pop operation. It is Tammy and her husband. Don't expect stuff to come out of the kitchen in 10 minutes. A lot of love is put...

DO NOT DRIVE BY THIS PLACE!!! I did, several times. mostly due to timing. I consider myself to be an above average judge of food and I'll say this.... After 26 yrs on a line I couldn't have done better myself. If you want a normal size burger, a little bigger burger or a whopping 2 lb'er, all fresh ground 81/19 Angus beef... you will NOT be disappointed.

Tammy and Charlie have a good thing here. If you're not into burgers, try the charbroiled chicken selections, sandwiches, seafood....or homemade chocolates, all made on premises.....

At 1st glance this place looks like an old antique shop but, I warn you, you cant always judge a book by its cover.. While it is what some might consider "cluttered" it is SPOTLESS. I spied a lead crystal butter dish, some sterling silver and pewter pieces while perusing the shop, as well as enjoyed some good, casual conversation about the business and life in general....waiting for what was to be my GREATEST BURGER find yet..... Thank you Tammy and Charlie for the excellent 3/4 lb bacon cheeseburger w/ Handcut fries....and the banana creme chocolate.... You have a new friend here.... I'll be back for certain........ You all should try it too... Tell them...