Memories Charcoal House maintains community in Mount Airy

Clara Niel, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
Updated ·1 min read

Feb. 1—Staff at Memories Charcoal House in Mount Airy is like a family, co-owner Andrea Stup said. And customers can easily become a part of the family, too. Founded in 1994, Memories Charcoal House is a staple of casual all-American dining in Mount Airy. It has lots of TVs (usually tuned to sports), and Stup said the restaurant is known for its outdoor patio space, which can host up to 100 people. All of their meats, from burger patties to steaks, are locally sourced from Mount Airy's Wagner's Meats. When it comes to Memories burgers, Stup said she doesn't order a burger when she goes out, because they never match a burger here. They offer a discount burger night on Wednesdays with trivia.

Memories Charcoal House

Address: 403 E Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy

Website: memoriescharcoalhouse.com

Instagram: @memoriesmtairy

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday

Price: $10 to $29

The owners recommend: The BYOB (Build Your Own Burger), topped with Memories classic crab dip. The beef is cooked on a charcoal grill. As for the rest of the toppings for the burger, Stup said if a customer names it, they'll add it. The crab dip topping is a classic Maryland crab dip, seasoned with Old Bay.

— Clara Niel

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