Tony's Lunch In Pennsylvania Grills Burgers So Good They're Worth Waiting In Line
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 20, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Some of the best-kept secrets get around through word of mouth – like the best places to grab a burger. Tony’s Lunch in Pennsylvania has gained a fierce following for its delicious grub and utterly unique Screamer burger. And…it’s all done through word of mouth, without a website or a Facebook page. If you haven’t heard of Tony’s, consider yourself introduced, and plan a visit as soon as you can.
Residents of the tiny town of Girardville know exactly where to go when they’re craving a delicious and unique burger. After all, Tony’s Lunch has been a staple in the neighborhood for years.
If you’ve never been to this old-school lunch counter, don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you. An amazing culinary experience awaits past the front door.
Bring a hearty appetite along for your visit, because you’re definitely going to want to try one of its famous Screamers. That’s a burger with or without fluff, and it's sure to leave you stuffed.
The original Screamer – minus the fluff – is a juicy burger topped with hot sauce, cheese, butter, and onions. If you like things spicy, make sure you get the hot sauce, which can get really hot.
While Tony’s Lunch is famous for its Screamers, it’s also won over a whole lot of taste buds with its Screamer with fluff. Fluff, you ask? That’s a hearty helping of marshmallow fluff right on top of your burger.
Don’t worry if you prefer your burgers classic, plain, or with cheese, because you can get them all. If hot dogs are more your thing, order the Growler, a dog with all of the toppings.
Pair your burger or hot dog with a hearty helping of fries. If you want to fit in with the regulars, order an old-fashioned chocolate milk to wash it all down. (Chocolate milk works particularly well in helping you keep cool when eating that famous hot sauce.)
Have you been to Tony’s Lunch in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Have a picky eater in your family (or maybe it’s you)? Well, you’re almost certain to find something you’ll love on the menu at Bert’s Wooden Indian.
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