Groundhog Day food: Where to eat in Punxsutawney (2024)

Lisa Wardle

Where to eat in Punxsutawney

Groundhog Day events

Before we delve into the area's restaurants (mapped), here are some specialevents:

Breakfast buffet at the Punxsutawney Eagles, 238 E. Mahoning St., from 7 a.m. until food is gone.

All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at The Salvation Army, 229 W. Mahoning St., from 6:30 a.m. until food is gone.

Groundhog luncheon with homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts at the First English Lutheran Church, 104 N. Gilpin St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1904 Steakhouse

408 N. Main St.

814-938-8243

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This steakhouse inside the Punxsutawney Country Club serves steak, chicken and seafood dinners, as well as sandwiches and salads.

On Feb. 2, the restaurant is offering a breakfast buffet beginning at 7 a.m.

The Burrow

108 N. FindleySt.

814-618-5083

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This restaurantfocuses ontraditional American sandwiches and burgers. A 12-tap bar features eight rotating craft beers, including Penn Brewery's Punxsutawney Philsner.

Caterina's Cafe

110 W. Mahoning St.

814-938-8781

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This coffee shop offers a variety of espresso drinks, desserts,breakfast and lunch fare.

Chinese Buffet

219 Hampton Ave.

814-938-8087

Chinese Buffet specializes in Cantonese and Szechuan food.

Fox's Pizza Den

207 Hampton Ave.

814-618-5653

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This Pennsylvania-based chain specializes in pizza but also offers hoagies, wedgies and salads.

Frank 'N Steins

563 W. Mahoning St.

814-938-2571

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True to its name, Frank 'N Steins has hot dogs and beer. It also makes oven-baked subs, pizza, burgers and salads.

Frank's Star Lunch

115 W. Mahoning St.

814-618-5816

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This family-owned restaurant takes its name from the town's original Star Lunch, which opened in1922. Frank's serves hot dogs, hamburgers and sandwiches.

Gimmicks Restaurant

208 Ridge Ave.

814-938-7100

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Gimmicks serves American diner fare, including steaksand skillets, as well as all-day breakfast.

Joe's Drive In

308 Indiana St.

814-938-5760

Joe's has ice cream and milkshakes on the menu, but those looking for something savory can choose from sandwiches, fried foodsand footlong hot dogs.

Laska's Pizza

405 N. MainSt.

814-938-4647

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This pizzeria has been in business since 1987. Laska's servespizzas, stromboli, wings, salads andbeer, including Punxsutawney Philsner.

Lily's Restaurant & Bakery

536 W. MahoningSt.

814-938-9419

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Lily's Restaurant serves sandwiches, salads and other American fare, while the bakery next door has handmade pies, cakes and other desserts.

Luigi's

535 E. Mahoning St.

814-938-3020

This Italian restaurant has a variety of veal and chicken entrees in addition to pizza, pasta and sandwiches.

Neko's

206 Elk Run Ave.

814-938-0338

Neko's specializes in pasta dinners andsandwiches, with creativeofferings such as the pierogi lasagna andhot stuffed banana peppers.

New Anchor Inn

466 Harmony Road

814-938-8060

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Established in 1925, this restaurant offers pasta dishes designed with your choice of ingredients, sandwiches, pizza and meat dinners.

Nick's Corner Lunch

265 N. Findley St.

814-938-4020

The menu at Nick's consists of hamburgers and cheeseburgers, all served on hot dog buns. PennLive'sJulia Hatmaker is a fan.

Pasquale's Restaurant & Deli

20459 Route 119

814-938-2570

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Pasquale's menu features burgers, sandwiches and Italian fare.

Pizza Town

565W. MahoningSt.

814-938-2380

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This Italian eateryhas served pizza, pasta dishes and sandwiches in town since 1984. Pizza Town offers daily lunch and dinner specials.

Punxsy Pizza

115 N. FindleySt.

814-938-8132

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This family-owned restaurantmakes pizzas,sandwiches, salads and wings.

Punxy Phil's Family Restaurant

116 Indiana St.

814-938-1221

American diner with a groundhog theme. Breakfast is served all day.

Rumors Bar and Grill

901 W. Mahoning St.

814-938-2414

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This tiki bar's food offerings includewings, pizza, sandwiches and salads.

Sarah L DeFelice Pizza House

611 Myrtle Ave.

814-938-8443

This Punxsutawney staple serves homestyle pizza.

Tres Amigos

225 Hampton Ave.

814-938-3133

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This Mexican restaurant is one of three in the area, with the other locations in Johnstown and Indiana. Menu features a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex fareincluding fajitas, nachosand chimichangas.

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Fast-food chains

Burger King:235 Hampton Ave., 814-938-2900

Dairy Queen:20521 Route 119, 814-938-4570

Domino's Pizza: 109 IndianaSt.,814-938-3900

McDonald's:102 N. Findley St., 814-938-5277

Pizza Hut:21866 Route 119, 814-938-2400

Sheetz: 100 Elk Run Ave., 814-938-0293

Subway:202 W. Mahoning St., 814-938-6011

Wendy's:212 Hampton Ave., 814-938-8979

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