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    DJ M.

    There are very few ways to enter my home town of Johnstown, Pa. and entering Bedford County and driving up over the Pleasantville mountain is the most convenient and direct route for us. The Cow is located on this same route 56 and they have been there since I was a very young girl, so we are talking many moons ago. They started as a roadside soft serve ice cream stand and they have added on and grown to become so much more than soft serve ice cream. You could always get some of the creamiest, dense and best tasting soft serve in the way of a cone, a sundae or a milkshake. This ice cream is real, nothing plastic or artificial tasting about it. Today, you name it, they have it in the way of ice cream treats, smoothies, yogurts, dipped or swirled and the varieties of flavors are so numerous compared to the chocolate or vanilla choices that we had as kids. Their huge windows are plastered with pictures of all the treats they offer that you could spend an hour deciding which treat to have and then in what flavor. Attached to this ice cream building is another building which has a lengthy menu of burgers, hot dogs, rib eye sandwiches, fish sandwiches or fish and chips, chicken, fried shrimp, fries, fried veggies, salads and so much more. Their food is tasty and much better than you can get at a fast food chain. Dining is to go or eat at one of the outside tables and if you do grab a burger and fries first, for heavens sake leave room for ice cream. This last time that we did not drive by I had a vanilla orange swirl, the ice cream is beyond rich and creamy and the orange swirl made it taste better than any orange creamsicle I have had. They have many flavor combinations for the swirl cones and I am so glad that I asked for a small because she built me a filled cone with a six inch top. Holy Cow, well honey I may as well just have smeared that right on my hips, but it felt so good going down.

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    Randy L.

    i came expecting to pet the cow. the cow was nowhere to be seen. will not come back. they do not have a cow. we want the cow. i wonder what the cows name is. we want the cow. if i had the option i would name him steven. that is a good name for the cow. lord praise the cow

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    2 months ago

    Food was excellent. Service was even better! My grandson Julian and I had a great time chowing down on the cream!

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    Prices are comparable for the convenience and food is hot and very good quality . Definitely love going every summer .

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    Good food great atmosphere but it would be nice if you didn't have to wait 45 minutes for you order.

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    The Gettysburger Company - The popper burger

    The Gettysburger Company

    4.2(346 reviews)
    76.2 mi
    $$

    We love the Gettysburger! We stopped in on a busy Saturday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes. I…read morefeel like we waited longer for our food than we ever have before, but they had a few large parities, so I get that. I ordered the Muenster burger which was excellent! I've never had a bad burger here and always order the smash patties - I just enjoy them more. Two burgers and two beers were less than $50 with a tip - can't beat that in a tourist town. We'll be back soon!

    Gettysburger is a place that does burgers right !!!…read more We are on our way back home from Chambersburg and decided to stop in here and grab a burger and some of the sidewinder fries. We always are cheerfully greeted, and we are seated immediately because it was right after lunch and right before the dinner rush and we sat in the bar area on a high top and it worked out perfectly. Our server was outstanding. She came over got our drink order and if we wanted any appetizers which we did not get this time, but let me just say their appetizers are to kill for they are outstanding. As you can see in the photos, the burgers are done right they are nice and juicy and the toppings are just right in the buns are so fresh. It's crazy. So if you're in the Gettysburg Square area, we highly and I mean highly recommend stopping in here for either a burger or one of their other options which are all really good food well prepare prepared.

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    The Gettysburger Company - 01.17.25 one section of the dining area

    01.17.25 one section of the dining area

    The Gettysburger Company - The Gettysburger at The Gettysburger Company in Gettysburg, PA

    The Gettysburger at The Gettysburger Company in Gettysburg, PA

    The Gettysburger Company - Waffle Fries with Powdered Sugar at Gettysburger

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    Waffle Fries with Powdered Sugar at Gettysburger

    Backslash Burger - Peter Piper

    Backslash Burger

    4.5(85 reviews)
    81.8 mi

    I saw this burger spot on my feed over a year ago!! I took note of it because they have some…read moredifferent kind of burgers there. Well...today was the day I finally pulled up!! LET'S GO!! (Pardon the pics, it's difficult to take nice pics of Smash Burgers). . Where I am: @backslashburger . Location Reviewed: 526 N Market St., Fredrick M.D. inside of @oldemotherbrewing . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Peter Piper Burger ($13.21 for 2 smash beef patties with roasted poblano cream cheese, hot pickled cherry peppers, & bourbon molasses in a potato roll). Crisp edges on these burgers, nice & meaty, juicy on the inside, sweet, smoky, & cheesy!! STAMP!! Their Backslash Burger ($13.21 for 2 onion infused, mustard seared smash patties with house made pickles, & Backslash sauce). Believe it or not, this burger wasn't too oniony!! The Backslash sauce is tangy, & creamy, & the burgers were tasty!! DELICIOUS. Their She's My Cherry Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, herb goat cheese, & a sour cherry jam). This was different, sweet, but savory, & you HAVE to like goat cheese with this one!! NAH! There I Can't Feel My Face Burger ($13.21 for 2 smashed beef patties, ghost pepper sauce, & candied jalapenos). Now for ME...one bite, & my face literally felt like it was ON FIRE!! But if you like that kind of heat then STAMP this burger...it's made for YOU! STAMP!! Their Old Bay Fries ($4.72 with Backslash sauce, & house made ranch). Their Ranch sauce is house made (STAMP...they are now selling bottles of it), & the fries stayed crispy!! STAMP!! Their Beer Battered Onion Rings (house cut, & battered $5.66). Nicely battered, crispy, & tasty!! STAMP!! Their Sweet Potato Fries ($5.66 dusted in cinnamon sugar with blueberry ketchup). The blueberry ketchup stole the show here!! Finally...SWEET, sweet potato fries!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Get the burger that suits YOU!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly (depending upon where you are), & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    I CANT FEEL MY FACE! This burger is extremely hot! I have…read moreeaten 1.5 SHU wings and have yet to find something spicy to match it. This burger goes above and beyond! Hitting at 2.5-3.0 SHU! It is HOT Such a great burger! Must give this a try. Girlfriend got food and her burger was GREAT!

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    Backslash Burger - Order at the front

    Order at the front

    Backslash Burger - Fifty Fifty Burgers

    Fifty Fifty Burgers

    Backslash Burger - Old Bay Fries

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    Market Burger

    Market Burger

    4.1(381 reviews)
    85.7 mi
    $$

    Unbelievable. Truly unbelievable that in the 21stC. a place could refine the hamburger experience!…read more Market Burger has done so...and while the burger experience was off the charts outstanding, THE SERVICE WITH A SMILE ALSO OFF THE CHARTS, then the Parmesan truffle fries fabulous. Then, they surprise us and bring out a side of their sweet potato chip/fries and four phenomenal dipping sauces. People this is an experience. Don't judge a book by its cover either. Ain't fancy--just fabulous!!! I'm gonna crave it. Wife said, "I really believe this is the best burger I've ever had!"

    TL;DR: Amazing food and milkshakes!…read more Market Burger is our guilty pleasure. We've even joked about moving to Purcellville just to be closer to it. Whether it's a first date or your fiftieth, this spot always hits the mark. Food (5/5): My go-to order is a double patty burger ($12) (single patty burger is $10), loaded with herb mayo, American cheese, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and a fried egg (+$1), plus a full order of fries. The burger is juicy, flavorful, and totally satisfying. If you're dining with someone, go for the full order of fries ($8). If you're solo, the half order is perfect. The food comes out on a big circular tray with your burgers and fries spread out. Messy and delicious! They also serve fantastic milkshakes in vanilla, chocolate, or coffee ($9). You can add Snickers, Oreos, or Heath bars for $1. The coffee shake is my personal favorite, and it's made with real coffee! Their fries are on another level. Sometimes they have weird fries specials that are a must-try! They used to have it all the time, now it's a rare surprise. Service (5/5): Service is quick and friendly. On the rare occasion they get your order wrong, they fix it right away. Ambiance (5/5): It's a fast-casual spot tucked into historic downtown Purcellville. You order at the counter, give your name, and grab a table. Sometimes they bring the food out to your table, sometimes you pick it up. Inside, the walls are lined with historic photos of the town. There are about six tables indoor and a picnic table outside on the corner. Free public parking is available just across the street.

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    Market Burger - Photos of the establishment in the past

    Photos of the establishment in the past

    Market Burger
    Market Burger

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    Kountry Kettle Restaurant - 4th of July bakery items...

    Kountry Kettle Restaurant

    4.5(17 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    The food was excellent. Very similar to upscale diner food. This place is a nice country family…read morerestaurant. Good to bring a date. They had soft country music playing and country decorations on the walls. Very pleasant atmosphere. I got a loaded baked potato and a grilled chicken salad. The baked orator was one of the best I've ever had. Cooked perfectly and had plenty of melted cheese and bacon bits on it. The salad was BIG. My Mom had fried steak dinner. It came with mashed potato's, plenty of gravy and a side salad. Nice size serving of meat and she ate the whole thing so I know she loved it. We got dessert too. All the desserts are home made. I got strawberry pie (tons of strawberries) and Mom had some sort of Angel food cake with a pineapple whipped cream sauce all over it. Yum. Our server was super nice and the service was good. She came and checked on us multiple times. Very pleasant lady.

    This quaint, small restaurant nestled in the middle of beautiful farm country PA I've only been to…read moretwice. But every time, I've always had great food and even better service. This five-star review doesn't come because this side of the country isn't saddled with many replete restaurant choices. But because the food is cooked fresh and the wait isn't normally too long. Just think classic, American diner food, but cooked better. The last time, my roasted beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and beef gravy was so hearty and delicious, I ate it all. It can get quite busy sometimes so I would recommend reservations for larger groups. And every time I came here, I left with a box full of sugar cookies from the bakery to take back home to FL to enjoy. There's no better touch-of-home than a homemade sugar cookie with frosting. Learn more at https://kountrykettle.org/

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    Kountry Kettle Restaurant - Front of house and more seating.

    Front of house and more seating.

    Kountry Kettle Restaurant - Strawberry pie

    Strawberry pie

    Kountry Kettle Restaurant - One of the seating areas. We were there mid afternoon.

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    One of the seating areas. We were there mid afternoon.

    The Field Burger and Tap - Milkshake at The Field

    The Field Burger and Tap

    3.8(471 reviews)
    58.1 mi
    $$
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    5 Star. 10/10…read more Highly Recommend. Best burgers in State College. Add in the experience with the Table Fries (everything fries taste like a Middleswarth Chip) the food here is top notch. One of our favorite stops in State College to meet up with family. Service is quick, the staff and waitress were helpful on suggestions and keep it real with you regarding what they like/don't like. The setting with the fireplace and views of the golf course and lake are beautiful. Love this spot. If you are heading to State College, give it a go!

    I was disappointed with our most recent visit to The Field…read more We were here in January and had an excellent experience. The service was spot on, the food was cooked perfectly, the burgers were very tasty, the criss-cut sweet potato fries with hot honey and vinegar salt were fantastic, and the shakes were delicious. That first visit was memorable enough that we were excited to come back. This time, we waited about 50 minutes at around 5:30PM on a Thursday before graduation weekend. Honestly, that part was understandable, and we were prepared for a wait. We had a nice booth for five and ordered table fries, a few shakes, and five burgers. The fries were still excellent, and the shakes were great. Unfortunately, the burgers and service did not live up to the previous visit. My burger tasted more like stewed meat than seared beef, almost as if it had been sitting for a while. It was overcooked and under-seasoned. Our server was pleasant enough, but several sides, condiments, and modifiers were forgotten. Waters were never refilled, the table was not cleared, and a salad that had been misordered was not removed from the bill. I understand it was a busy night, but at around $40 per person for food at a burger place, I expected more consistency. I'll give The Field another try the next time I'm in town because our first experience was so good, but this visit was a letdown.

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    Burger at The Field

    The Field Burger and Tap - Seating at The Field

    Seating at The Field

    The Field Burger and Tap - Milkshake at The Field

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    Milkshake at The Field

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