Came out this way to spend a weekend in the woods. We passed this on the drive and figured we give it a shot and it was 100% worth the stop. Friendly staff, great seating outside and the food was the cherry on top. They preface it takes a while to make, and it did, but that was fine. The sweet potato fries were to die for, the best starter you can think of. Everything about it, crispy fries, flavorful meet and the sauce made the dish. The sandwich was decent, chicken was tender and it was fresh. I'd love to try another dish if we are ever in the area! read more

The Fat Squirrel Ice Cream & Eatery - Roasted Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwhich with Fries - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boswell, Pennsylvania

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This is one of those restaurants that make you think of selling your house so you can live closer to the absolutely fabulous food and friendly/great service. A terrific menu of items you don't see anywhere else makes this more than a meal, but a real adventure. Hats off to the entire crew! read more

This place always does such amazing fusion food that I don't know how they keep killing it! Every time we go there is always something new to try and fall in love with. The servers are always kind and patient.The atmosphere is very kitschy, which only further adds to the experience. You are always looking around to see new silly knick nacks. My suggestion is you can never go wrong with the 3 onion soup! I has a perfect blend of sour, savory and umame! read more

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It's been a few years since I was here, kind of forgot about it. But tonight we drove past on our way to Johnstown and said we had to stop on the way home. So happy we did! The sandwich board outside with the daily specials caught my eye, especially the seafood puttanesca entree. I ordered it and I was hungry and I started eating before taking the photo. Oops! So my photo shows a chowed down version of the dish. It was loaded with seafood. Six shrimp, probably about 8 mussels, half dozen or so clams, all in a delicious red sauce with capers and olives puréed into the sauce. It came with 2 slices of tasty garlic bread which were delicious on their own, but better when scooping up that wonderful sauce. The bucatini was perfectly Al dente, and the whole dish was 5 star. My daughter got the Lo Mein with spicy pork. She loved it and her dish is also shown half eaten. The only food that wasn't 5 star was the mango Jalapeño ice cream. She said it tasted slightly old and not like mango or jalapeño. Maybe it's not popular and was sitting around for a while? The decor is funky, mismatched dishes, plastic chairs, Christmas ornaments hanging from the ceiling. Funky but charming. The Fat Squirrel has a menu where I'd eat everything on it, so you can definitely find something to your liking too. Don't pass by this quirky little eatery on Route 30! Stop in and try it! read more

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This place has wonderful food. We picked up food for 4 adults and 2 kids. We all tried each other's food and thought everything was so tasty. We visit the people that live close to this restaurant on a monthly basis, and all of us look forward to eating the food from this establishment. Can't wait for our next visit. We have even picked up several of their unbelievable shakes. Wait until you try one of those! All of us recommend you try this place. read more

We have been here several times as we have a place at Laurel Mt. for 30 years. This place NEVER disappoints. The service is always cheerful and prompt. Last night's meal was amazing. I had crispy beef and mushroom "ramen ish ", husband had the smash burger and our friends had beef medallions and the rotisserie chicken baguette. We even tried the samosa nachos which were spicy and so flavorful. It's byob, what's not to love! read more

Food was nothing special some what tasteless .Pot roast sandwich was dry, server flipped his hair every time he came to the table , thats what I wanted hair in my food. Overall just wasn't worth pulling in the parking lot read more

We absolutely loved our meals tonight. Food was creative and innovative. Our server was delightful and informative. Definitely will be back read more

Fantastic food! Took family there for dinner and the food got rave reviews! Weather was lovely, so we sat outside on the patio. For appetizers, our party had Glazed pork belly and Mussels with bacon. Wonderful presentation and delicious! Entries included Lamb & sweet potato curry, 3-cheese chicken cavatappi bowl, Duck leg confit and Coconut crusted Tilapia sandwich. We brought our own bottle of wine, which topped the meal off nicely. Meals were generous portions and price was very reasonable! We enjoyed it so much! We were much too sated for dessert so we brought home carrot cake! Wow! You bet we will be back often! Kudos to a very talented chef! And thank you for the outstanding service! read more

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Diverse selections, vegan friendly, amazing dishes, and courteous staff. Highly recommend stopping here on your way to Blue knob or the Flight 93 Memorial. read more

The Fat Squirrel Ice Cream & Eatery - Diverse selections, vegan friendly, amazing dishes, and courteous staff. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boswell, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely fantastic food, one of the most creative and well prepared in the area (and beyond). The name and sign do not do them justice--ice cream and eatery suggests that there might be hotdogs and hamburgers, not perfectly seasoned and cooked meats and vegetables with an international flair. They also sell at the Cambria Market (last Sunday of each month) and Mill Street Coffeeshop in Westmont (third Thursday of each month). Don't miss this place. We can't wait to go back. read more

Do NOT judge a book by its cover! You could easily drive by this place and not think much about it. You would miss one of the better meals! I had onion soup with Brie - awesome. And the pasta Bolognese was very good. And make sure to save room for desert! We will definitely be back, it is worth the drive! read more

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Every thing we ordered was amazing. It was a very unique combination of food and it worked. This restaurant is a must if you are passing through. read more

Great food and service in a clean and quiet atmosphere. Located on the edge of Jennerstown, rt. 30, it is worth the stop! Fresh ingredients and healthy choices. Lots of great food options. read more

The best place to spend my birthday meal at...Asiago shrimp and cauliflower for a starter. Then scallops for the Hubby and bolognese for the birthday girl. Ending with salted caramel java ice cream and peach crisp. Love love this place. A real hidden gem in Jennerstown read more

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The Fat Squirrel is a total hidden gem. Their menu has something for everyone, full of upscale comfort food items that will not disappoint. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing by! read more

This is an absolute gem and a must try! They have Menu choices with food fusions that are not found near this area. 2 of us had the Barrimundi with quinoa, lentils and pistachio pesto salsa and whipped feta sauce. The perfect blend. Another "picky eater who doesn't like anything that isn't meat and potatoes" you know the adult version of Mikey had Philadelphia cheese steak macaroni and cheese cavatappi and raved about it through the entire meal and took his leftovers with him. The portions are amazing. Another had a Reuben with fries. The fries are crisp on the outside and softer on the inside. Our Reuben connoisseur says that Reuben was the best ever and it was gone in an instant. Carrot cake was extremely flavorful and moist and the cream cheese had just the right amount of sweet vs tang. Highly recommend the salted caramel Java ice cream! We will definitely be back! Cannot give it higher ratings than 5 stars or I would! Our server was extremely friendly and helpful even though we walked in 40 minutes before close. The chef was kind enough to split a large platter into 2 dishes so we could share. The only problem was the temperature in the dining room could be warmer! BUT it is 35 degrees outside so there's that. No one of our party of 4 had any complaints. Only accolades for this place. read more

My mom, two year old and myself enjoyed our lunch here today. Our food was delicious and fresh! My mom has the beet and goat cheese salad. She loved it and the portion was plenty. I had the loaded fries as my meal and they were so good! I had enough for a second meal. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese which I tasted. It was very good and not crappy Kraft. It also came with fries. It was enough for her to have three meals. I also enjoyed the raspberry tea which is made in house. If you have a chance to stop here, please do! You won't regret it. read more

Omgosh. It's amazing and you would not even think that an ice cream place would have such amazing food. 4 of us ate something different. All were so flavorful. Amazing. read more

Soooooo worth the drive from Pgh!!! Oh my GOSH !!!! Quirky lil Fat Squirrels everywhere in the comfy cozy dining room!! Very relaxing & fun atmosphere . The salt & pepper shakers !!!!And delicious, fresh food too ! The Lamb Gyro was simply delicious ! The 3 cheese Grillled Cheese with Tomato Bisque, YUMMMMM!! And!!!!! Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, a sweet & creamy slice of heaven !!!!! Adorably friendly service staff !! Thanks for a great experience read more

What a gem in Jennerstown! The Fat Squirrel was packed with surprises from the moment we walked in. The staff: exceeded expectations. Our waitress was kind, warm, and appeared at all of the right times. She helped us with portion sizes for shareables and made fabulous recommendations when we asked. The atmosphere: though not much to look at, the ambiance was comfortable and welcoming. The tables each had unique glassware and salt and pepper shakers that were great conversation started. The owner came out to ensure were enjoying our meal, and all of the other patrons praised their meal choices loud enough for us to overhear. The food: FAB. We started with the pork buns which exceeded expectations. The fresh crispness of homemade pickles paired with crispy pork belly - makes your mouth water! Next we had the house made bolognese and fresh pasta, fig and goat cheese toast, and Asiago shrimp as our entrees. YUM! The bolognese was flavorful and rich without being too heavy. The fig and goat cheese complimented each other and had greens atop to add a slight, but welcomed, bitterness. And the shrimp... Perfectly cooked and paired with a crostini that made you audibly moan with delight. Finally, we had dessert (we drove 25 minutes, we weren't going back without dessert)! I had pumpkin pie with pumpkin pie ice cream and Alex had apple walnut pie with a bourbon ice cream and both were scrapped clean from our plates with haste. An absolute delicious (and affordable) date night out. We will be going back again soon. read more

We had dinner there the other night and it was delightful! The menu was a perfect combination of casual with a touch of adventurous and a great variety of options. I had the smoked beet baguette, my husband had meatloaf with mac n' cheese and my mom had a falafel gyro and all of our meals were great. The prices were also great--our bill for three people came out under $35, which was well worth it for our meals and comparable to other casual dinning in the area. They also did a wonderful job decorating the place! Can't wait to return soon to try their ice cream! Bonus: While I love going to the other restaurants in the area, this is one of the few places I've gone to that offers interesting vegetarian options! read more

Food was fantastic... our 7yo even sampled every dish someone at the table ordered and liked most, he's normally not so adventurous, but the food was just that good! read more

As you travel Route 30, through Jennerstown PA, you see a non assuming building. You may think, "nah, that's just an old ice cream shop". But you should not miss the opportunity to eat there. I ordered the Duck Confit with dumplings. Yummmmy! I have never had that before and decided to roll the dice...I won! My wife had the Tilapia Sandwich and she also raved. A friend also raved about the tofu. So, in a nutshell (pun intended), I think you couldn't go wrong trying the Fat Squirrel. read more

Great place! Save room for dessert! But it will be hard to do! Everything is delicious. 2 of us had the scallops 2 ways and others had the bolognese! Everything was great, and we had plenty leftover for tomorrow. Love the glassware and serving ware: everyone gets a different plate, bowl , etc. read more

Stopped in on a wintery Thursday night. Small whimsical dining area holds about 30 people. There were 3 tables seated when we arrived and it was obvious by the banter with the server that they were mostly regulars. The only server on duty, Sean, was friendly, attentive, and provided suggestions for our meal. Food is unique and fantastic. Menu has wide variety. Even mundane meatloaf is transformed by serving on Mac-n-cheese waffles....who does that :) The table next to us had a towering fried chicken and waffle sandwich. Daily specials are great too- try the Cuban flatbread sandwich if offered. Portions were generous and luckily we saved some room for ice cream. This is a must stop as the chef here truly has found her calling! read more

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Yes yes yes! Their banana ice cream in the summer rocked my world. It's a little creative place with its own unique style. They food is awesome. The options on their menu are so different than anything else you will find in this town! It's a must! read more

My first impression when I walked in was all the glasses on the table looked like they weren't clean the had a film on them. Only some people got ice in there water glasses we were never offered. My chicken sandwich bun was burnt so bad that I just ate the chicken and told the server and all she said was sorry. We asked for more water but she never brought us water. So I went to the car and got some bottle water. The serve saw our bottled water and just walked away. We will put this place on the Never go back there. read more

Always amazing food. Unique pairings and large potions make for a great experience. Friendly staff is a huge plus as well. Their rotating menu means you will always have something new to try. read more

A hidden gem that I found out about from a family member. I ordered the pasta bolognese and while it's not your traditional bolognese, it was excellent! The pasta is make fresh and everything was flavorful. Highly recommend trying one of their milkshakes because they are amazing! read more

We happened upon this adorable cafe and WOW, what a hidden gem. I can say with confidence this is one of THE Best meals we've eaten. It was absolutely fantastic, and we decided to come back again with family this weekend. Even better than our first time here. The food is incredibly fresh, innovative, and wonderfully flavorful. The menu is extensive so there is something for everyone. Also worth saving room for dessert, they always have wonderful options. Love supporting a local chef - these kinds of places are one in a million. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

The place was super cute! Loved the inside and outside. Food was delicious and so was the ice cream. Only downfall was the terribly bad service. When we came in no one said hi they just showed us to our table silently. After waiting about ten minutes to have someone take our order, she couldn't have been any more unpleasant. I don't think she smiled once. Would definitely go back but would consider trying somewhere else first. read more

I ate supper there, wasn't anything special. Over priced. My pork chop was still raw when it came out. My date was done eating until my meal was made right. They never offered to comp anything. We will not go back anytime soon. read more

This hidden gem is tucked back almost, but not quite behind an ice-cream store front. It was recommended to us by a local shopkeeper and we decided to stop for dinner coming back from an out of town excursion. I'm so glad we opted for this over fast food! The interior is minimal but has been refreshed recently. The place is charming in a quirky way, with its mismatched dishes, culinary quotes carefully penned onto placemats and kitschy artwork. Fresh ingredients, tasty combinations and fairly priced (2 adults, 1 child including desserts = $30). The staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back when we pass by this way! read more

We first tried The Fat Squirrel at the Sunday in the Square event in Johnstown. Today, we tried the restaurant. Everything was fantastic. From the dining room to the food and service. Large menu with gluten free options. Can't wait to come back and try more. The milkshake mayhem menu is outstanding. So glad we found this place. Totally worth the drive from Johnstown. read more

5 of us had dinner there last night. While server was great, the food was mediocre at best. Beef Bolognese on Pasta turned out to resemble leftover potroast on fat greasy noodles. Italian wedding soup was a 6 out of 10, passable. Asiago shrimp floated in a soupy tasteless cup with their tail shells still on, not acceptable. One of us who had meatloaf on mac & cheese waffles is sick this morning, making us question the cheese having provided more than nutrition (ie: bacteria?). Probably not returning here for a second chance. read more

The Fat Squirrel is a hidden gem. The dining room is eclectic and feels very much like eating at a friend's house. We greeted immediately by the friendly staff and were directed to sit anywhere we liked. The mismatched glasses, salt and pepper shakers, and plates made the meal comfortable and fun. I ordered the open faced turkey sandwich was exactly like eating Thanksgiving dinner without having to interact with your family. My companion ordered the open faced meatloaf sandwich served on Mac and cheese waffles. This was also quite good. read more