Right in the heart of Downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sits a little spot that proves you don’t need a flashy chain or a corporate logo to make people fall head over heels for a burger. 🍔
Burger Yum has carved out a loyal following by doing something refreshingly simple — serving 100% real, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef on a fresh-off-the-grill patty, loaded with personality.
How Burger Yum Won Harrisburg’s Hearts
It didn’t take long for word to spread about this locally-owned Harrisburg burger spot after it opened its doors at 400 North 2nd Street.
Using antibiotic- and hormone-free beef at a time when most fast-casual spots weren’t even thinking about it gave locals a reason to feel good about every single bite they took.
The neighborhood responded the way only a tight-knit community can — by showing up, spreading the word, and coming back again and again.
The spot quickly earned a reputation as a go-to hidden gem for Harrisburg foodies, drawing in regulars who keep lining up for those hand-cut fries and the signature Yum Sauce that coats every classic burger.
The outdoor sidewalk seating gives the place an open, neighborhood-block-party energy that feels distinctly un-chain-like, and locals have embraced it fully as their spot. 🌞
Even a YouTube food challenge series, “Central PA Best Burger Throwdown,” put Burger Yum in the spotlight, pitting it against other local contenders — a testament to how seriously the region takes this humble downtown joint.
The result is a Harrisburg independent restaurant that has punched well above its weight, earning rankings among the top burger destinations in the Pennsylvania capital and proving that a great local burger joint doesn’t need gimmicks — just great food and genuine heart. ❤️
Food Highlights
- Burger Yum Double Cheeseburger: Double the patties, double the Yum Sauce, and double the reason to loosen your belt. 🔥
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Burger Yum Cheeseburger: The classic foundation of the whole menu — a single-patty cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, and the house Yum Sauce.
- Two Yum Worlds: Yellow American cheese, portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, and Yum Sauce — a clever mashup that brings together earthy and savory flavors.
- Beyond Burger Yum (Plant Based): Topped with yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and Yum Sauce — a plant-based Harrisburg burger option. 🌱
- BBQ Burger: Topped with BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and haystack onions — moist, perfectly cooked, and brilliantly balanced.
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All Day Breakfast Burger: A burger stacked with yellow American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, a fried egg, fries, and caramelized onions — breakfast anytime done the Yum way.
Atmosphere
Burger Yum keeps things refreshingly casual and unpretentious, offering both cozy indoor seating and breezy sidewalk tables outdoors that give the whole place a laid-back neighborhood hangout feel.
The counter-service setup is quick and no-fuss — you order at the register, and your food comes out hot and fast, the way a proper burger joint should operate. 🏙️
Craft beer and wine are available for those who want to linger over a meal, adding a slightly elevated touch to what is otherwise a beautifully unpretentious, community-first kind of place.
Bottom Line
Burger Yum is the real deal — a locally-owned Harrisburg favorite that earns every ounce of its praise:
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100% antibiotic- and hormone-free beef that you can feel good about eating
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Unbeatable prices — big flavor without a big bill
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Signature Yum Sauce that makes every burger uniquely theirs
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Outdoor sidewalk seating perfect for soaking in the downtown scene
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Craft beer and wine on tap to round out a great meal
Address:
400 North 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
📞 (717) 727-7127
🕔 Open Mon–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM (closed Sun)