9 Best Burger Restaurants in Mechanicsburg

“we had an amazing meal, chicken wraps, burgers and fries, all top notch!!!!!“

“I had the chicken tenders today, these were freshly breaded when ordered, I was very impressed. they were delicious.“

“Red Robin, Mechanicsburg: Where Flexitarian Dreams and Kid Chaos Collide—Deliciously

As a mostly vegetarian family (read: everyone but me), a burger joint is typically not at the top of our “quick and easy” dining list. But when a friend’s Boy Scout troop hosted a fundraiser at Red Robin, we threw caution—and dietary predictability—to the wind. Spoiler alert: We’ll absolutely be back.

The moment we arrived with our full-fledged chaos crew in tow, our server Mark earned his first parenting gold star. He didn’t flinch at the sight of five semi-feral children entering the premises like they owned it. Crayons were swiftly delivered. I gently relocated the table touchscreen games out of reach like the seasoned mom ninja I am, and he didn’t even blink. That man deserves a medal.

Now let’s talk menu: Red Robin is surprisingly flexitarian-friendly! Nearly everything had a plant-based option, and yes—they had both Impossible patties and veggie burgers. I felt seen. The kids, naturally, ignored all of that and ordered macaroni and cheese. (Fun fact: 90% of River’s current diet is macaroni and cheese.)

Appetizer time? I went all-in with the fried brussels sprouts topped with Parmesan (because self-care) and the kids inhaled the twisted mozzarella sticks before I could even pretend to get a photo for Instagram. Both apps were chef’s kiss.

The only hiccup? The mac & cheese was too fancy for my Kraft-loyal children. River took one look and decided it was not the blue box, not today. She survived on mozzarella sticks alone, which frankly, is the toddler equivalent of a charcuterie board anyway. This was a River problem, not a Red Robin problem.

Mid-meal excitement: River somehow locked herself in the men’s room (because of course she did). But the staff handled it like pros, and her big brother performed a heroic under-the-stall rescue mission. Parenting: 1, Chaos: 0.

We wrapped up with milkshakes because we make good choices. They were delicious. They were enormous. The kids were happy. I was happy. Even the baby seemed impressed.

The food was solid, the vibes were welcoming, and the staff were kind enough to pretend not to notice that we used more napkins than a BBQ competition. Most importantly, I left without that usual “why did I do this to myself” restaurant trauma.

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Highly recommend. Especially if your kids are powered by dairy and drama.

Editing to add: I don’t think I truly expressed how excellent Mark was. While everything else was fantastic, his STELLAR service will be what we remember- especially the respect and kindness he showed the kids“

“ABC Mechanicsburg is one of my favorite places. The beer and food are great, but it it is the great people who keep me coming back.“

“This place is a hidden gem. The beers are leaps and bounds better then Ever Grain. You can tell the owner/brewer is passionate about his business and only releases beers he is proud of, and most importantly everything is consistant. This place is the best beer in PA and on par, if not better than Tree House, Trillium, Fidens, or any of the other popular big boys. The beer game has changed in this area because of this place.“

“Juicy medium rare burger was absolutely perfect. Waitress was spot on with my refills as I needed. Her name is Madigan,if you want good service ask for her. Caddyshack is a great restaurant and the food is always delicious. Even if you don't play the course,consider the restaurant for a great lunch or dinner“

“old fashioned bugers cooked the way you want, lots of toppings, served by courteous, attentive personnel“

“I have been a Dairy Queen fan for probably 40+ years of my life. Started out as an occasional treat for my husband and I when we were first married in Hagerstown, MD. Over the years we’ve moved around with his job, and we’ve ended up retiring here in Mechanicsburg. We’ve been going to the Simpson St. Dairy Queen for over 24 years and I have to tell you, the people who work there are like family to us, especially to me since I am usually the customer. They are always ready to serve you with a smile and a kind word, even when they are BUSY! I have three grown daughters who all live far away and I miss them, but the girls here are like daughters to me. Today, on the day before Mother’s Day, when I was feeling a little down because I couldn’t be with my own daughters, I was given a special treat that MADE MY DAY! In a world where we are struggling with a virus, and we read of so much suffering, it is a blessing to know that there are loving people who care for others that they only know from serving them! If you’ve never been here you need to go, not only for the delicious ice cream, but for the family-friendly atmosphere and service! Wendy R.“

“Hands-down the best burger truck in the area! Excellent variety, amazing employees, insanely efficient, and let’s not forget that lavender lemonade! If you have not tried Lucky Penny, you absolutely must! They are THE BEST!!!“