Joy's Grill & Burger House became a Friday Night Date Night destination during my birthmonth after I spotted them on social media. I've driven by Joy's a million times and somehow never noticed it before. It's tucked into a busy strip mall and easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for it. Spoiler alert: you should be looking for it. My quest for the evening included both a burger and a chili dog, because they both looked amazing and I wanted the full Joy's experience. My adventure buddy and I arrived around 5pm and I was honestly surprised to see only one other person inside when we walked in. We grabbed a booth by the front door and looked over the menu again to finalize our plan. Since it was our first visit, we decided to order a few things and split them so we could try more. We ordered the loaded chili dog topped with chili, cheese, onions, and mustard ($5.25) and one of the Big Block Burgers -- specifically the Joy's Burger -- which came with grilled onions and mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, LA sauce, Swiss cheese, and fresh cut fries ($12.99). Naturally we added bacon for an extra $0.99 because that felt like the right decision. We also each grabbed a Diet Pepsi (to maintain some illusion of balance) for $2.50 each. Our total came to $25.69 before tip, which felt like a pretty solid deal for a two-person Friday night dinner adventure. The setup at Joy's has a classic old-school diner feel. The grill sits right behind the seating counter so you can watch your food being made, and they mix milkshakes right out front as well. The place is simple and no-frills -- and in my experience, those "keep it simple and do it well" places are often the real heavy hitters. The chili dog came out first, and the first thing I noticed was that this thing was HEAVY. This wasn't your typical skinny hot dog -- it was a full ¼-pound dog absolutely loaded with chili. The flavor reminded me of a Cincinnati-style chili dog and it was really good. The chili was flavorful instead of just decorative, the mustard and onions were balanced perfectly, and the bun did its job without getting in the way. As someone who takes chili dogs very seriously, I have to give Joy's credit for delivering a straightforward, perfectly executed chili dog. Next came the burger and fresh cut fries, and when I say this burger was big, I mean BIG. Two patties tall with all the toppings stacked high. We sliced it in half and immediately dug in. The bacon was perfectly crisp, the mushrooms and Swiss were generous, and the whole thing just tasted like a real, proper burger. Not a chain burger that started life frozen and tastes like it could have been reheated in my microwave at home. This was the kind of burger you picture when you say you're craving a burger. The fries were exactly what you want from fresh-cut fries -- the smaller ones nice and crispy, and the bigger ones crispy on the outside with that soft, fluffy inside. Splitting the chili dog and burger turned out to be the right call. It would have been easy to eat everything solo, but my stomach probably would not have forgiven me later. Our server was super friendly and attentive throughout the visit. While we were there, a few more people came in to eat, but overall it felt relaxed and easy for a Friday evening. Parking is free since Joy's sits in a strip mall, but it can be a little tight because there are several other popular businesses nearby. We were able to find a spot without trouble, but I could see it getting tricky during busier times. If you're looking for solid burgers, legit chili dogs, and an old-school diner vibe, Joy's Grill & Burger House is absolutely worth seeking out -- especially if you're like me and always on the lookout for your next great burger or chili dog adventure. read more

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First Impressions! Nice little Burger Joint with a pretty good sandwich menu that includes baskets . Comfortable booths line the windows or a couple of small tables & counter seating is available. My wife ordered the Meltdowns 10 oz. Fresh patty melt topped with grilled onions and swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. I ordered the Road House 10 oz. Fresh burger topped with bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onions, American cheese, and LA sauce. Melissa was terrific warm and welcoming very efficient and attentive. Loved her old school waitress charm! Joy's Grill & Burger house is the just the place that Camp Hill needed to add to their extensive dining experiences! read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - The ROADHOUSE w/an over-hard Egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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Great value for a fresh delicious burger. The place is very clean and Melissa was a great server. The Louisiana Burger had just enough Cajun spice. A milkshake topped it off. read more

You want a big, juicy, cheesy, flavorful burger???? This place. Hands down best burgers I've had in the area next to burger yum. I've only ever door dashed food from here so I will have to visit in person!! read more

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So good! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a friendly face and treated like regulars. Our food came out quick. We had the Pork BBQ quesadilla and the Memphis burger. Everything tasted amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

It's hard to get fried chicken around here, so when their menu said they had the best, I had to order a breast and a leg w/ potato wedges. They up charged me for the leg, over a wing ... $2 ... I was like, OK, it's THE BEST. Well, it wasn't the best ... parts were tiny and not really tasty. The wedges were bland and out of a bag/box. My son got the Roadhouse Burger w/ fresh fries ... it was monstrous and looked amazing. Only knock, he ordered it "medium rare" and there was no pink. The lighting was like an operating room in there ... even though it was night. Not a great vibe ... food was ok ... doubt I'll be back, but if I do, I'm getting a burger. read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - Roadhouse burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Five stars for the food. Four stars for the service. They just couldn't keep up with the demand the two times I've eaten there. The first time I stopped in with my son. We sat at the counter and it while it took a while to get our food, we managed to entertain ourselves watching them cook. I ordered a 10 oz. Louisiana Burger: Fresh burger, blacked (Cajun style) and topped with bacon and bleu cheese crumbles on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, LA sauce and a Cajun mayo aioli. It was freaking amazing. My son ordered the 10 oz. Downtown Burger: Fresh burger topped with mac and cheese, bacon, and American cheese on a grilled bun with la sauce and a thick slice of tomato.azing. Each burger was between $14 and $15 and were on their "Big Block Burger" options. The fries were about $4.50 and were really good boardwalk type fries. Plenty for two people to eat. The second time we ate there, we had similar food. Everyone liked their meals. I highly highly highly recommend eating here. It's now one of my two favorite burger shops in the area. I can only speak for the burgers and fries, but they're worth a stop. read more

Classic diner appeal and cuisine. Friendly staff. Fries a bit soggy, chicken sandwich clearly not factory food and excellent. Booth seat comfortable. Parking a little limited at busy times read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - Chicken sandwich and fries. Good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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The food here always stands out, with very friendly service. If you need ambiance or vibes to enjoy your meal, bless your heart :-). For the rest of us, solid burgers that taste somehow more real than ANY of the local chains offer. Same for the BLT. After several visits it seems that food just eats better at Joy's. read more

Stopped by Joy's Grill & Burger House while looking for a lunch spot on Yelp, and wow, I'm so glad we did. The place is clean and simple, and when the food is this good, fancy décor really isn't needed. We were greeted warmly by Autume as soon as we walked in. It's self-seating, with booth and counter seating available, and free parking is available, which is always a plus. Melissa took great care of us, upbeat, cheerful, and even singing Christmas carols while making sure every customer was happy. We ordered the burger and fried chicken based on Melissa's recommendation, and oh boy, it was soooooo good. Brenda, the cook, definitely knows what she is doing. The owner buys whole chickens, cuts and marinates them in a house seasoning, and it truly shows. The chicken was perfectly cooked, not greasy, not salty, just right. One of the best burgers and fried chicken meals we've ever had. We wrapped things up with cappuccino chip ice cream. They serve Hershey's ice cream, which is always a win. We always try to support family-owned restaurants when we travel, and this place is exactly why. Nothing mass produced here, just food made with care. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi to Autume, Melissa, and Brenda. You won't be disappointed. Even if you're not nearby, it's worth the drive. So glad I don't live close, otherwise I'd probably be 1,000 pounds. Oh, and did I mention the fresh, hand cut fries? read more

What a gem of a place to find when traveling through the Camp Hill area. What appears to be a small diner is Joy's with friendly staff. The Joy's Burger was done well and worth eating. The fries were actually good, too, though I was worried about them, but it was a success. Our waitress was a bit forgetful; however, she had a pleasant personality which made you not care. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. read more

These burgers are amazing. They're juicy and flavorful. My mom had a chili burger, my husband had the Memphis, my son the Louisiana, and I had a double cheeseburger. When I say homemade goodness I mean exactly that. So good it took me bqck to my childhood. The fries good as well. Home cooked taste you would not expect if you have not eaten here. read more

Great service and delicious food! One of the best burgers I've had and I look forward to returning.

Went over the weekend and got two burgers over pretty quickly. The fries were a little bland but the burgers were amazing. I especially liked the Downtown Burger. The big burgers are definitely worth it. read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - 10 oz. Memphis Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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OH-EM-GEE! Me and my fine beautiful lady, my queen just went to Joy's Grill & Burger House. Let's just call it Joy's Burger House cause that's a better name. But let's just say the Five Guys a quarter mile down the street doesn't have anything on joys place and joys is a quarter of the price. You walk into a quaint old diner aesthetic on a corner unit of an old plaza, it reminds me of those old Norman Rockwell paintings, and you get fresh cut fries, ole' fashion sesame seed bun and a burger made by joy herself The burger was a joy and so was joy's! I give the burger joint 10/10 Joy's read more

OMG the Louisiana Burger was so good. Juicy, cook to order, fresh crispy vegetables and a sesame seed bun and don't forget the sauces. Oh yeah and the fresh cut fries. Service was outstanding, food was delicious and I'm so happy I came across Joy's! read more

Stopped in tonight for dinner. It was my first time here and my fiancé's second time. We couldn't decide between a cheeseburger and gyro so we got both and split them. They were both very delicious. The burger was nice and juicy and the gyro was yummy and served on really good pita bread. And the fries were fresh, crisp, and perfectly salty. We got the Memphis burger and fries to take home to his 16 year old, and all we heard was happy noises while he was eating it. The service was super friendly. We highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

Guy Fieri needs to visit Joy's Grill. Give this place a try! Awesome little breakfast and burger spot with a diner feel. I got to meet the owner who is working the grill; they've been open two weeks. They have some stiff competition for the lunch crowd with Philly Steak a couple doors down. HUGE DOUBLE specialty burgers with fresh cut seasoned fries for $12. I got the Downtown Burger with Mac and cheese, bacon, fresh tomato, and their special sauce. Wow. Loved it. Other great specialty burgers including a peanut butter burger, and others. Huge breakfast list. Awesome Prices are very good. read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - Awesome burger and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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Food was delicious. Service was great. It's a nice little place. It's cold in there though. Wear warm clothes. We got a bacon cheeseburger. It was very goo. Chicken quesadillas were fantastic! Garvey cheese fries were super good. Chili dog was ok. Not a lot of flavor in the chili. The cheese sticks were good as well. But we're cold before could eat the second one since it's cold in the building. read more

Joy's is our reliable go-to for weekend breakfasts. We love sitting at the counter if it's just the two of us or grabbing a table. Staff is always very friendly.portions are always huge and you can tell the chefs take pride in their food. One of these days we will have lunch here and try their fried chicken, their gyros and their burgers. The restaurant isn't fancy but it's always clean and well stocked. Oh and the coffee is pretty good too! read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - Some of the best breakfast potatoes around! Huge egg and sausage sammie. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Found this place thanks to yelp and the reviews are 100% correct! Delicious burgers, fried chicken and fresh cut fries! Everything we ordered was great! The service was wonderful as well - so kind, caring and helpful! We will definitely be regulars!!! read more

First off want to say the pricing is outstanding got a shake burger and fries for under 20 bucks. The burger was massive with two ten ounce patties, only con is if u get the roadhouse burger be ready to get messy it has egg. The fries fresh cut and shake amazing. The service was great and our waiter was lovely. I took my 4 friends and we all raved about definitely would give joys a try. read more

Ok, so before I get to my big question, let's start with the review. Very cute but little restaurant. Quaint, even. Quiet and clean. Service was great. Robert was extremely friendly and went out of his way to make our experience great. Somehow our order got deleted and was delayed...but without us even knowing, he took our drinks off the bill and gave us a 20% discount. Much appreciated. Now, the food was excellent...the burgers to die for. Juicy...cooked perfectly...hot & fresh. However, here is my dilemma. Have you been to Dad's Garage in Mechanicsburg? This menu is IDENTICAL to the one at D'sG...down to the type of fries and the trays they served the food on. Am I missing something? Are they connected or is there some serious culinary plagiarism occurring? Both places have amazing burgers...which makes sense...since they are THE SAME THING. This is basically Dad's Garage East. Just sayin'! Overall, excellent...just noticing some major similarities. read more

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Do you like a juicy burger? Do you like them big or just enough for your two hands to hold? Well, this place has both. And let me tell you, you NEED to come here. It's on the end of a shopping plaza and blends in a little. But I am so glad I stopped in. We ordered the Louisiana Burger, a Greek Gyro, and two Kids Cheeseburgers. The Louisiana Burger is 10oz of cooked to your choice of temp and deliciously hand-crafted. The sesame seed bun was moist. The toppings were bleu cheese, cajun aioli, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a whole lot of love. The kids burgers were BIG. They were the size of any regular cheeseburger and plentiful. My 10 year old son was very happy. And they had plenty of fresh cut, boardwalk style, french fries. The gyro wasn't anything to write home about, but my wife will order a burger or chicken next time. Apparently, the fried chicken is made to order. And it looked great. They open at 7am and close at 8pm. They serve breakfast, have an assortment of hot dogs with toppings, fresh cut fries, and various appetizers. There are other things on the menu but I will b-line straight to the burger or maybe the fried chicken. If I try the chicken, I'll write an update. The dining room isn't flashy. They have some small tables, stools at the counter, and a few booths. The booth we sat in fit two adults and three kids comfortably. The service was great. They asked how we heard of them and to write a review. Little did they know, this Elite Yelper had been snapping pictures already. 5/5. Yes. You read it correct. And I rarely give that. We will be back. read more

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the service was friendly...burgers and fried chicken were very good. the atmosphere was like a nice diner...i will definitely go back when im in town read more

Just had breakfast. Eggs over, hash browns, bacon and toast. Portions were ample and with coffee and tax the bill was only $10. Waitress was attentive. All pluses. Negatives are that at 9 am I was the only customer there. It was eerily quiet. The food was tasty, but the bacon was undercooked. The kind that flops over when you pick it up. My fault that I didn't ask for it crispy I guess. 15 mins later my stomach is gurgling. Want to add that an hour later I was in full stomach distress. read more

My boyfriend loves the burgers here. I got the fried chicken, which was good! Nice and crispy but juicy on the inside. I would definitely go back for the fried chicken. However, the sides are not as good of quality as the main meal items. I would definitely pay more money for better quality sides. The Mac and cheese is just microwaved stuff, which came out cold. Besides that, no other complaint. The staff is very friendly and the place is cute. Definitely will return to try more menu items! read more

Run, don't walk to Joy's Grill & Burger House! This quaint little place on the Pike was referred to us by a friend so today we checked it out. I had the BEST BURGER that I've had in years! Absolutely the best burger that I've had anywhere on the West Shore Fresh ground beef, perfectly seasoned/cooked Looking forward to trying their breakfast next time. read more

We came through town in July on an epic road trip with 4 kids. Sight unseen, we followed the Google reviews to Joy's. It was fantastic! After the trip from SC to NYC to VA to NC, the kids still voted their meal here as the best on the trip! The service was superb and the staff was super kind. 10/10 recommend. read more

This is a really small place. Our waitress was kind and attentive. The food was cooked to order in a clean, open kitchen. The burgers were huge and tasty, and the fries were still sizzling when they arrived at our table. Everything was wonderful and will definitely go back!! read more

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This place has the absolute best breakfast around! Everyone keeps saying to try the burgers too! My family has been doing Friday morning breakfasts for the last 20 years we go all over, this place had patience with how many people we had. Food came fast and was so good! 10/10 would recommend read more

Joy's Grill & Burger House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Friendly and excellent burgers. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Definitely will patronize again.

We've been here a few times a usually enjoy it. We went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch this past week. It was busy and the server was trying her best but she was hopelessly in the weeds. Took forever to get our drink order and even longer to order meals. To be fair, the cook did ask if we were ready to order but we had just finally gotten menus and I wasn't quite ready yet. After that it was 15 minutes until we were asked again. The burgers have always been good, but my big complaint about them is that they fall apart immediately and completely once you bite into them. Having one of those burger diapers on them would help with this a lot. Hubby had the chili dog, which also immediately fell apart. Decent food but we don't want to eat our sandwiches with a knife and fork. I think we'll stick to breakfast next time. read more

This small establishment serves breakfast, and burgers. I went with the classsic bacon cheeseburger with fries and a pepsi. It was delicious. I like the old school feel of a diner. There are other busy shops here so parking is tough. Around the side is parking. Service was good and the owner/cook asked how everything was. The menu says best "chicken" in town. Challenge accepted my friend. I will be back to put that mighty claim to the test. read more

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Great place to stop in especially if you've got burgers in mind but even any breakfast foods are exceptional fresh and Services quick. It's always fun to have some ice cream after dinner. They have 3 to 5 flavors at all times of Hershey's ice cream and milkshakes, Made the real way! One of my favorite burgers is the smash burger on toast the only thing is I always have to ask just one burger. They usually put two burgers on their sandwiches. A nice choice of fries to choose from and in the morning choice of home fries or shredded fries. Pancakes are good too. read more

Amazing service and food! I don't know how I've never heard of this place. Definitely top 5 burgers I've ever had in my life. I can't wait to go back and try something else!!! read more

Clean place, great burgers, pleasant service. Unassuming sitting in the corner of a strip mall, but definitely worth a visit. We will be back. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Small, cute little place. I sat at counter where they cook right in front of you. Place is very clean and employees were cleaning as they worked... huge plus. Food didn't disappoint as I had an omelette, home fries, and a huge fluffy pancake. The omelette was thick and fluffy. The service was beyond friendly. You felt welcomed upon entering and throughout the whole meal! Place is a hidden gem! read more

Been there a couple times now and they have a legit good burger and fries !! .... I had the chili burger today... I could eat another.

Amazing chicken! We got the 12 piece with potato wedges, sweet potato fries and onions rings as the side. Each of the potato sides were seasoned well and nice and crispy but I'd say the onions rings were pretty basic. Initially the chicken was a little salty for me but I had just come off a salt detox. My husband loved them. There was a small wait but the staff was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. Overall a great experience in my book. read more