Best Burger Restaurants in State College, PA
Looking for burger Restaurants in State College? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Burger joints, from smash burgers and diners to gourmet patties with craft beer.
This guide lists 10 burger Restaurants in and around State College, spread across 2 ZIP codes. 7 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 8 link to their own website, 7 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Burger Restaurants in State College
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Five Guys
- Address 226 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 238-3066
- Website restaurants.fiveguys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-2 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
2 The Field Burger & Tap
- Address 1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 234-8000
- Website thefieldburgerandtap.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-9 PM |
3 The Original Waffle Shop West
- Address 1610 West College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 235-1816
- Website originalwaffleshop.net
Opening hours
| Mon | 6 AM-3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Thu | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Sat | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-3 PM |
4 Original Waffle Shop
- Address 1229 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 238-7460
- Website originalwaffleshop.net
Opening hours
| Mon | 6 AM-3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Wed | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Thu | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Fri | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Sat | 6 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-3 PM |
5 Federal Taphouse
- Address 130 South Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 954-4888
- Website federaltaphouse.com
6 Sauly Boy's
- Address 124 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
- Website saulyboys.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
7 Baby's Diner
- Address 131 South Garner Street, State College, PA 16801
- Website babysdiner.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-11 PM |
8 DQ Grill & Chill
- Address 310 West Aaron Drive, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 238-2731
- Website dairyqueen.com
9 Sher Hot Chicken
- Address 145 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-3 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Wed | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Thu | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-3 AM |
10 The Waffle Shop
- Address 364 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 237-9741
How to choose burger Restaurants in State College
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in State College and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for State College
Demand for many services, from movers to cleaners to restaurants, rises and falls with the Penn State academic calendar, especially at move-in and move-out.
Book movers, hotels and restaurants well in advance around home football games, graduation and Arts Fest in July.
State College is in Centre County, and local phone numbers use the 814 area code. Popular areas include Downtown, College Heights, Highlands, Holmes-Foster, Penn State campus, Nittany Crossing, Park Forest.
Frequently asked questions
Which burger Restaurants in State College are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Five Guys, The Field Burger & Tap, The Original Waffle Shop West, Original Waffle Shop, Sauly Boy's, Baby's Diner. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of State College do these burger Restaurants cover?
The burger Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 16801, 16803. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many State College restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in State College?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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