Excellent Service Excellent Food. We are senior citizens so…read morewe share a meal at least twice a week.J waited on us .remarkable. Thanks for coming to our aera.

1 3/8ths stars Why…read moreis this place popular? No idea Pros: chicken is juicy Cons: - Overpriced - Guy taking my order kept calling me "Trey" even tho I said my name twice to his face - Only one sauce. And no, it doesn't come served in a drink cup as shown on social media. Nor is that even an option. Bait & switch. - Chicken is bland - No spicy option - Texas toast sucks - Fries suck (taste cheap/freezer burnt) - Cole slaw sucks

It's been 12 years since I last went to the Jackson House, and finally getting back there felt like…read morestepping into a completely different life. New me, new experience. like not a single cell from back then made the trip with me. We pull up, deal with Harrisburg parking (a whole separate scam I won't get into today), and walk into this little hole-in-the-wall lunch spot that closes at 2. That alone explains why it's been over a decade. But the second you step inside, it hits you this place has an aura. Straight New York-Philly energy. Metro signs everywhere, burger memorabilia, cheesesteak philosophy on the walls, Italian pride, city pride, just buku love, buku vibes. You order in a separate little room that feels like a classic bodega. Glass cooler with lunch meats, tiny soda setup, 50-cent refills, vanilla and cherry add-ons if you're feeling fancy. Cash only. No exceptions. We actually had to leave and hit an ATM because my roommate forgot. That's the kind of place this is. Feels like there's no internet in there. Like they might still be running a ham radio in the back. The guys working there? Straight 1970s New York swagger. You can tell this place has not changed since the day it opened, and that's exactly the point. And the wait,yeah, you're waiting. 20 minutes easy. But that's part of it. That's Staves of all the instant gratification and doom scrolling. It sets you back to a forgotten time. Then the burger comes out. This ain't no smash burger. This ain't no little quarter-pound situation. This is a big, meaty, juicy, chewy, greasy, gooey pound of flesh. And yeah, keep all of that. I'm staring at it for 30 seconds, salivating, practically full just looking at it. I finally put the bun on and go at it jerking my head around like a dog playing tug of war (making the most carnivorous, bestial sounds) I got the Jackson burger, lettuce, tomato, J-sauce. I need my J-sauce. And it hits and for a brief moment there is no worry in the world. This isn't a place you go every week unless you're trying to test your mortality. But when you go, you go all the way: 22-ounce Coca-Cola, burger, fries. No half measures. And the crowd? Office guys in suits on their lunch break. Capitol crowd. That's the vibe. I'm never in that world, so stepping into it felt like being dropped into a different city entirely--honestly felt like a Manhattan Lunch Break. The burger itself? Timeless. Not chasing trends, not trying to be Shake Shack, not Five Guys. This is some old-school, 1950s, Back to the Future-type energy. I half expected Marty McFly and Doc to walk in, get em one. Only surprise? No shakes. Feels like they should have shakes. They don't do fries with that shake. Now the one knock: the fries. Flavor? Perfection, hand cut boardwalk style fries. But I got a lot of little end pieces, now that's straight up disrespectful to me, how you gonna treat me like that?. I don't want to dig through little nubs to find actual fries. That's where I gotta be honest, dock a point. Overall though? Food: elite Experience: unmatched Vibe: 5/5 Conclusion - 4/5 (fix those bum-ass fries.)

We needed a quick lunch spot in Harrisburg and a local highly recommended the Jackson House. It was…read moredefinitely not what we expected. This is a small restaurant near midtown that one might just pass by without a second thought. Don't do that. While small, we were able to find a table. But plan ahead because there was a long line tha ended up out the front door. Burgers and fries were very good. No pre-pattied burgers here. Get lots of napkins too because the burgers are juicy.

Joy's Grill & Burger House became a Friday Night Date Night destination during my birthmonth after…read moreI 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.

First Impressions! Nice little Burger Joint with a pretty good sandwich menu that includes baskets…read more. 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!

Great burgers and reasonable prices made this a great little stop before our daughter's basketball…read moregame!

I've heard great things about Dad's Garage, so I decided to check it out on a solo Friday night…read morewhen I was seriously craving a good burger. I was hoping all the hype was true and maybe I'd even find a new spot to add to my breakfast places to try list -- but, spoiler alert, I won't be doing that. Pulled in around 5pm and found parking (miracle, since there are only about 4 or 5 spots). Inside, I was greeted right away and told to seat myself. The specials board out front caught my eye, so I went with the bacon cheeseburger croissant, upgraded my fries to chili cheese fries, and grabbed a Diet Pepsi. I was the only dine-in customer, but there was a steady flow of pickup orders. Still, a 20-minute wait for my food felt long considering it was just me sitting there listening to FM radio straight out of an 80's prom (hello, Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings"...literally). When my food finally arrived, the staff immediately realized they'd forgotten the chili cheese on the fries and whisked them back to fix it -- good save! The chili itself? Fantastic. Like, "I-need-this-on-a-hot-dog" fantastic. The fries, though...yikes. Grease was literally pooling and dripping through the basket like a leaky oil pan. The burger was fine -- solid flavor, but the proportions were off. Giant tomato and onion slices took over the show, and the croissant was way too big for the small patty. Loved the croissant idea, just needs a smaller bun or a bigger burger. Ended up eating the patty and ditching the salad-sized toppings and half the croissant. The check was the real surprise: $12.99 for the burger, $2.49 for the Diet Pepsi, and another $2.99 for the chili cheese fry upgrade -- plus a mysterious "conveenience Fee (2.99%)" for $0.55. Maybe time to run spell check before charging extra, Dad. All in all with tip, $20+ for a burger that didn't quite live up to the hype. It hit the spot for a burger craving, but not enough to make me a regular. Glad I gave it a try -- it's got potential and a great location (even if parking is a tight squeeze). But honestly, it might be time for Dad to roll up his sleeves, give the menu a tune-up, and maybe double-check that receipt printer while he's at it. Bottom line: Cool concept, great chili, and 80s prom tunes -- but for $20+, I expected a little more horsepower under the hood.

We were anxiously awaiting the opening of Capriotti's since we'd enjoyed their subs when we lived…read morein NV.  Overall everything was fresh and flavorful. We tried the regular Italian and the grilled Italian subs. Both were very good and the rolls were what we were looking for in a sub. We tried the build your own salad, which was a good sized portion and fresh. One suggestion would be to put the salad dressing on the side for take-out orders to keep everything crisp.  The mobile ordering app needs some improvements as it took multiple times to get the order to go through and check boxes for item customization were different from the online menu. For example I was trying to select a duo (sub and salad), but the app wouldn't let me place the salad order unless I selected a meat to go with it.  We are fans of Capriotti's and will definitely be back, especially for "The Bobbie".

Delaware hoagie staple ... franchised ... I've heard good things ... came in for lunch ... 3ppl …read more.. 30 minutes later .. 2 sandwhiches came right out ... with fries and hot. Mine, not even made yet?? I've got no idea what is going on, but zero sense of urgency or communication happening ... Typical storefront chain ... not worth the investment of time and dollars Ok- finally got my sandwhich .. it's huge and tasty even if it was tardy ... extra star!

I picked this spot simply because this app told me that Burger Yum had the best burgers in the…read morecity. I had planned on coming into town today for an event in Coronet Park. I'm so glad I did! A 15 minute bike ride, and a 40 minute bus ride got me there.. The young guys that were behind the counter complemented me on My tattoos, and made me feel extremely welcome. I knew exactly what I wanted, despite everything on the menu looking amazing. By the way, I will be back for the hot chicken. But I digress... I got a classic, and added cheese and bacon. I also ordered bacon cheese fries. The atmosphere of the place was so inviting and quaint I knew I had chosen the right place even before my food came. I hadn't eaten since breakfast so I was wildly ready for this meal. But nothing prepared me for what I saw when they called my name when my order was ready... I stuck my fork into the fries first, golden brown and smothered in bacon and cheese. The second my fork broke the surface, clouds of steam rose off, as they were piping hot. The burger, nestled in a half rap of chef's paper, screamed at me the dive into, which I did immediately. A few minutes and a few pictures in, I questioned whether I could finish everything but as you can see from the final photograph it was really never in question. However long I have to wait to come back to this establishment it'll be too long. Go there!

Never disappoints, friendly staff and delicious food. Best…read moresmash burgers in the area. Can't go wrong with burger yum!

The vibe was very weird. It's very quiet with one worker working and the other one eating at a…read moretable. I asked for wiz on my sandwich and the girl working said "I think there is enough to scrape out of here for that" referring to a pan sitting on the flat top grill. And indeed she did scrape out what was barely left in the pan so weird... why couldn't I get fresh wiz? When I got home I was already annoyed with the whole experience. I opened the sandwich. The parchment paper was stuffed inside of my sandwich so when I pulled it out the meat and onions came out too. The sandwich wasn't cut in half which is weird. I cut it in half and only ate one half of it and tossed the other. It wasn't great. To advertise that you have the best Philly is diabolical.

Pretty good Cheesesteak overall. Amoroso Rolls and chopped ribeye. Small seating area, service was…read moreokay, and place was clean enough.

Primarily a takeout place with a handful of counter height seats at the front window. Extensive…read moremenu of bodega and food truck items. Price points are lowest in the area IMO. Service was excellent! The SMASHED MEATBALL ON GARLIC is the star of this show!!! It is a toasted bun with garlic butter and a perfectly seasoned smashed meatball with marinara and provolone. It'll make your toes curl and you'll smack your lips and dream about it for days! Get in here and give them some love, if you know what to expect, this place deserves 5 stars every time!

My companion and I live just a few blocks away and finally stopped for a weekday lunch. We were…read moreimpressed and will be back to try other parts of the menu. I ordered a cheesesteak sub (just onions and provolone) while my companion had the smash burger with fries. Both were excellent and good portions/value. I also tried a fudge brownie dessert that was also tasty. Service was quick, friendly, and enthusiastic. Credit/debit cards accepted. The menu features a variety of sandwiches salads, and pizza. Operating hours cover lunch and dinner, with later night hours on weekends. Bodega has arrived as a solid, good quality take-out option in Midtown Harrisburg.