37 Best Burger Restaurants near Clarks Summit

“We were in for lunch today and tried several things, the food was incredible. Our server did great with the flow. We will be back soon!“

“Rob from the back window and drive thru is awesome!! I laughed so hard this morning when I picked up my order! He sounds like a tv host and told me congratulations for making it to Friday!! Thanks for the laughter and cheer this morning, I really needed it!! 💕“

“A Reliable Road Trip Stop – Burger King, South Abington Township, PA

I stopped by this Burger King while driving north toward New York, and I have to say—it was exactly what I needed at that point in the trip. If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick bite, stretch your legs, and use a clean restroom without going too far off the highway, this is a solid choice. It’s located right off the main roads, near I-81 and I-476, which makes it super convenient when you’re on the move. You don’t have to go deep into town or waste time navigating small streets—just a quick exit and you’re there.

When I pulled into the parking lot, there were a few cars but it wasn’t overly packed. Parking was easy to find, and the area felt safe and open. The exterior of the restaurant looked well-kept—not brand new, but definitely cared for. Walking in, I was happy to see the dining area was clean and organized. Tables were wiped down, floors were tidy, and it didn’t have that typical greasy fast food smell some places can have.

I was greeted at the counter within a minute. The staff weren’t super chatty, but they were polite, efficient, and got the order right. That alone is worth mentioning—I’ve had enough road trip meals go wrong to appreciate when everything is smooth. I ordered a Whopper combo and a 10-piece nugget on the side to share with my travel buddy. Everything came out hot and fresh. The burger was well put together—not sloppy—and had that classic flame-grilled BK taste. The fries were crispy, not soggy, and had just the right amount of salt. The nuggets were good too, with the familiar crunch and flavor you expect from Burger King.

The drink station was fully stocked with ice, napkins, lids, and straws available, which isn’t always the case in fast food spots these days. I sat down to eat inside and took a few minutes to relax. The seating area was surprisingly calm, with soft music playing in the background and a few other travelers eating quietly. The air conditioning was working well, which was great on a hot summer day.

One of the most important parts for me on a road trip is the restroom—and thankfully, this one was clean, stocked, and had running hot water. Big win. You’d be surprised how rare that is during long drives.

I also noticed that they had a drive-thru option, and while I didn’t use it, the line seemed to move quickly. That’s a nice option if you’re short on time or just want to eat in your car.

Prices were as expected—affordable and no surprises. They had a few deals posted on the app and inside the store as well, so it’s worth checking that out if you’re trying to save a couple of bucks. Nothing felt overpriced, and the portion sizes were generous enough to leave me full for the next leg of the trip.

Overall, this Burger King really delivers on what it’s meant to be: a clean, convenient, fast, and familiar place to eat on the road. It’s not fancy or trendy, but that’s not what you’re looking for when you’re just trying to make it through a long highway drive. What it does offer is comfort, consistency, and a short break from the car that actually feels like a breather—not a hassle.

Would I go out of my way to eat here? Probably not. But would I stop here again next time I’m passing through? Absolutely. And I’d recommend it to anyone driving through the area who just needs a reliable, no-drama stop for a quick meal, a clean restroom, and a bit of peace before heading back out on the road.“

“Nostalgic atmosphere. great food, welcoming staff!“

“Best food around! Very fast!!“

“A ton of great options for both breakfast and lunch! Such a friendly and helpful staff. The Reuben was perfect and the peanut butter pie was delicious!“

“They have delicious food!“

“Ordered for the first time yesterday for lunch. The food I ordered was delicious and fresh with good quality ingredients. The guy that took my order was kind and patient which is appreciated and delivery was fast. Prices are reasonable as well. Great job D’Amore thanks again for the great food, service and delivery!“

“Great food, price, atmosphere and staff. Highly recommend. Beautiful outside patio 💐!“

“We enjoyed the wing bites and the pizza! great prices and great service!“

“Great food. Wonderful people.“

“My family, friends, and I love this place! We attend for a lot of the festivals they have, especially the corn festival, and their flights are always a nice drink during our dinners. I also appreciate the atmosphere and it being quiet, but not too quiet, and a very relaxed but professional space. Staff is always super nice, speedy, and conversational, which makes the experience as a whole welcoming and pleasant. I love taking people here when I can!“

“great place - really unique design. food is great, and the beers and cocktails are great. must visit“

“Stopped in for lunch with a friend. We both had the Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich. That is a very tasty sandwich and we both enjoyed it very much. The steak fries were perfect. Our server was friendly, helpful, and very attentive. It was a nice time made very enjoyable.
Great food, good service and nice atmosphere.“

“best burgers and icecream around also the frys are great“

“Kayla is very personable and friendly to her customers. Kayla is very conversational to her customers. She checks on all her tables to see if they need anything multiple times while eating at the restaurant. Before I need anything, she is gets my request before I ask what I need. Kim, the manager is very polite and checks to see if the customer enjoyed their time while dinning at the restaurant. Kim makes sure to ask how the food came out to the customers in the restaurant.“

“Tried for the first time last night and everything was delicious!!!! Will definitely be back!!!“

“Such a great experience at Five Guys! Dominique, who helped me, was absolutely wonderful. She was so friendly, upbeat, and genuinely kind — her positive attitude honestly made my day. She is truly an asset to the company and exactly the type of person who makes you want to come back!

The whole atmosphere was great as well. Everything was clean, the music was good, and the restaurant just had a really welcoming, upbeat feel. Great food and even better service. Thank you, Dominique! 😊“

“Wow! I’ve been here a few times before and it’s never been anything special but I’ve recently been back during the weekend and have been absolutely blown away by kashala (sorry if I misspelled it)! Amazing customer service, so fast and such a kind soul absolutely will be a regular just for the service“

“The new owners did a great job keeping all the antique aspects while sprucing the place up! Menu is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The quality of ingredients really shows through. Well conceptualized recipes and expert preparation. The Fries! The Weiner Sauce! The specials! Also, bar staff are attentive and personable. Very good service!“

“haven't been to a five guys in over 2yrs ....definitely wont be another 2....I'm from out of town and I'd say the staff on tonight was a well oiled machine“

“Great meal AND it was FREE ! Thanks for honoring teachers !“

“Hidden gem. I will be back“

“Food is excellent ! People in our party had porketta, fries,onionrings, pulled pork , meatball sandwich,pizza, mac n cheese and assorted drinks...Bar drinks were on point very good...Food was amazing....Staff and chef very nice he even came out and said hi to the baby! We have been here before and always great!“

“hidden gem. the Chef salad was by far the best I've ever had. I know it sounds funny about a salad, but true salad lovers know what I mean. also ordered the Pizza with onion. so good. don't know if they make their own, but it was delicious.“

“good food, close to my job“

“Did drive thru desserts for a group of 5. They did a good job on getting all of the orders in. But I ordered the Royal New York cheesecake treat which advertised as graham crackers and cheesecake bites swirled together in the ice cream and a core of strawberry (in the middle, top to bottom of cup) to scoop as you wished, what I got was the graham crackers and cheesecake with a very small smattering of strawberry on the top. I was quite disappointed in mine, but the others were all fine. Wouldn't order that one again probably because of the experience.“

“Always decently clean for a fast food joint with constant table turnaround. However we do use the window to order many times. Whoever the one gal is she super polite and very personable. Tries hard to make your experience pleasant and efficient. The star/ moon tattoo? Is cute. The Food. Fast food is fast food but this outlet at least tries to make it look like it should when it hits the customer.“

“Tyler G n Chris these were two different locations. One was on Blakely Street and the other one was up on route six. I was in a desperate need for some nuggets. My Son prefers your nuggets however, McDonald’s and Wendy’s were closer and for time sake I was just gonna hit them up neither one of those restaurants even though I pulled in would help me until 1030. I called Burger King and he said sure we’ll throw them in. It only takes a few minutes Even though they weren’t starting lunch yet I realized I called the wrong one and so I then went to the drive-through on the one that I meant to go to, which is in Dunmore here and I was greeted by Tyler, who also said yes no problem. I’ll throw them right in. That was huge to me because it’s a matter of if My Son gets to eat or not he’s a picky eater and he has not had breakfast and has wrestling practice right after school today and I wanted to make sure it’s some type of nutrients in his body. I just really hope that they get some recognition in both of them for going over and beyond to help a customer out today, they didn’t have to do that. God bless.“

“my wife literally got sick from a burger that tasted like clorox. The two order of fries were old, stiff, hard and cold. Who is managing this place anyway?“

“The manager at this store is amazing !I hope they show him alot of appreciation The poor guy works the window and the counter all by himself.I'm not from the area and stop once every 6 weeks and the past 3 visits he has been alone. One thing I will definitely say he does a better job than other locations that are fully staffed.BURGER KING GET THAT MAN SOME HELP!!!“

“There was plenty of free parking with an easy turn into the parking lot. There were arrows for drive thru or passing through. We used the clean bathroom when we arrived. There were no paper towels, but they had drying vents. We used the kiosk along with my rewards code. We opted to get two happy meals for more Godzilla Hello Kitty collabs. So far we have two destroyers. After paying at the kiosk, I did not get a receipt. We sat at the high table behind the kiosk with our table number. The server brought the food out within five minutes! I got the hamburger happy meal with chocolate milk. My son got the 6 piece nuggets meal with honey mustard and a large chocolate milk shake. We both got the “My melody X Mothra” toy. I started questioning my life choices. I do like mothra but combined with My Melody looked strange. We agreed that a full on Godzilla happy meal toy would be excellent without the hello kitty characters. I do want to score the “Keroppi x King Ghidorah” or “Chococat x SpaceGodzilla”. My son tried to trade with a girl nearby, but was instantly rejected. It could have been his abrupt approach of “Do you want to trade?” Vs a proper greeting and saying “I have an extra mothra, would you like to trade with me?”
The food was the standard, consistent McDonald’s happy meal taste. My son noticed the chicken nuggets looked thinner and longer. The apple slices were meh. The kid size fries, burger, and apple slices fit well with my weight watchers core plan. I still dropped some weight after this meal. I saved the chocolate milk for later. The honey mustard sauce was great on the fries and burger. This location is convenient on our way home from the different activities in the area. We stopped here after a 5 hour drive and before picking up some groceries at Aldi.“

“Bussin fr fr, chicken fries are great, need to bring back the spicy ones here.“

“It's great. We go here for lunch occasionally when we have to go to Scranton. Lately, I've gotten my order promptly without having to pull forward and wait. I think this is one of the better McDonald's in the area. Around noon and 230-3pm seems very busy for us to be there. Kind, hard working employees.“

“What was the highlight of my trip... Nico! His customer service skills are top notch! Treat him right, he's definitely an asset to the McDonald's family!“

“My son loves sonic and the girl in the window today was so helpful in me getting my son all the sonic toys, I wish I couldve bought them all separately but im glad you had the whole set.
You made his day, and thats all I could ask for, for him I didnt get her name but I just wanted to make sure the store knew about it.
We ordered a grilled chicken wrap and the kids meals.“