If you opened TikTok or Instagram in the last few days and saw a sea of people in the rain in the Navigli area, you weren’t hallucinating. Milan saw the most talked-about debut of the year.
You know how they say that Milan never sleeps? Well, at the end of January 2026, it even stopped walking, because traffic in Piazza XXIV Maggio was literally blocked by the opening of Space Patty Burger.
You may be wondering: why did over 5,000 people decide to queue for hours in the rain? It’s not just a question of hunger, but of the power of two of Italy’s most followed creators who decided to challenge the fast food giants with an idea that seems to come straight from another galaxy.
But be warned: if you think you can just turn up and sit down straight away, be aware that the current norm is a queue of at least 40 minutes.
Riccardo Dose and Dadda in Milan: why thousands of people invaded the Navigli
If you’re a web lover, you know Riccardo Dose and Dadda (Daniel D’Addetta) very well. They have dominated YouTube for years with their reactions and the famous Esperienze D.M. format together with Awed.
But this time they meant business, moving from the screen to the grill.
Did you follow their videos where they talked about their search for a location and their crazy kitchen tests? Well, that journey culminated in a 300-square-meter space on two floors in the heart of Porta Ticinese.
We’re talking about a huge investment (rumor has it that the rent is close to €10,000 per month) to create an entirely purple restaurant, with a giant plastic hamburger that seems to welcome you into a spaceship of taste.
Their strength? Making their millions of followers part of the project even before the shutters opened.
The secret of Space Patty: here’s how the “sealed” burgers that don’t make a mess are made.
The real revolution that Dose and Dadda brought to Milan isthe UFO Burger. But what exactly is it?
It’s not just an aesthetic gimmick. The sandwich is placed in a special machine—a sort of heat press—that seals the edges of the bread, transforming it into a perfect flying saucer.
Inside, the sauce stays protected and warm, while you can eat it with one hand as you stroll through the Navigli without the risk of getting stained.
It’s an idea that originated in South Korea and is becoming an instant cult phenomenon here in Milan. If you’re tired of the usual smash burgers that fall apart, this space-age “shell” could be your new addiction.
What can you eat at Space Patty? Prices and menu items
The menu is varied, but there are some highlights you need to know about before you get to the totem.
- Space Patty (€13.90 – Menu €17.90): this is the king of the house. Pulled beef, white sauerkraut, crispy onion, and BBQ sauce. A word of advice: if you’re expecting a classic round patty, here you’ll find pulled meat. It’s tasty, although sometimes the double cooking to seal the bread can make it a little dry.
- Millennium Bacon: a favorite among foodies, with a patty, cheddar, coleslaw, and the legendary baconnaise.
- The “Crinkle” fries (€4.90): don’t skip them. They are cut in a zigzag pattern, super crispy, and honestly among the best you can find in Milan’s fast food restaurants today.
- Space Nuggets: I’ll tell you the truth: in the first few weeks after opening, many customers found them a little too soft. Perhaps the kitchen still needs to calibrate its timing under the stress of thousands of daily orders.
Where is Space Patty located and tips for avoiding the endless queue
If you’ve decided to tempt fate, here’s what you need to know.
📍Address: Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio, Milan
⏱️ Hours: open every day from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Pro tip: If you’re not interested in taking a selfie in the all-purple restaurant, head straight for thetakeaway lane. It’s often much faster and allows you to grab your space burger and eat it in the nearby Piazza Sant’Eustorgio, enjoying the view of the Navigli without the chaos of the crowd.