People love their burgers. Everyone has their favorite burger and their favorite burger place. Whether it’s the meat or the toppings or the bun or the presentation…something about your favorite burger makes it unique from one place to the next. Here’s our staff's favorite places to find a burger in the Cumberland Valley.
(Shoutout to Arooga's for the burgers above)
(Shoutout to Arooga's for the burgers above)
The Appalachian thru-hiker turkey burger at Appalachian Brewing Company is my favorite…it's big, juicy and tasty. It’s layered with spinach, melted gouda cheese (yum) and avocado. An added bonus, and perhaps what makes the burger, is the honey ginger mayonnaise – it is so good. I always order it on the side and ask for extra to dip my fries in. The sweet potato fries pair really nice with it.
-Valerie
Brewhouse Grille

-Dawn
Café Bruges

-Ashley
CJ’s American Pub & Grill

-Stacey
Colony House Family Restaurant
Every so often my hunger yearns for a delicious hamburger. On a recent visit to Mechanicsburg, I decided to try the Colony Restaurant for lunch. After reviewing a large variety of menu items, decided to try their hamburger. I was not disappointed. The hamburger was cooked to perfection and was still very juicy and flavorful since I like medium well. The toppings - lettuce (crispy), tomato (2 slices), and pickles (crispy) were tasty and the roll was flavorful and fresh. This made for a great meal and a happy customer. Will definitely be returning.
-Judith
Flinchy’s
There are a lot of fancy and unique burger options in Cumberland Valley, but when it comes down to a basic cheeseburger my favorite is the Flinchburger from Flinchy’s in Camp Hill. It doesn’t have a lot of frills, but it’s very tasty and satisfying. Flinchy’s is a great place to go for all your American favorites, including another favorite of mine, their crispy wings with Asian sauce.
-Kristen
1794 The Whiskey Rebellion
1794 Whiskey Rebellion has been open for a little over a year, but they’ve done enough to make an impression on me (and many others, as they’re ranked the #1 restaurant in Carlisle according to Trip Advisor). While I could make a case for Appalachian Brewing Company and CJ’s (both previously mentioned), the Molly Burger takes top prize from me. The Molly Burger is a woodfired, 8 oz. burger, topped with soft cow’s cheese, house-cut Amish bacon, kale (I don’t really do kale…so I had them hold that) on a broche roll. If you’re wanting a little more, you can add a duck egg for $2. Chef Jeff Utzman’s menu vision for 1794 is focused ingredients from local farms, and that’s evident in the Molly Burger. The burger is juicy and the bacon is unlike most you’ll find at other restaurants. I’m always a fan of a broche bun and it’s done well here.
-Aaron