What a gem of a food shack in Owingsville. Probably 2 to 3 miles off the interstate but great food and hand dipped ice cream, worth the detour. Erma's has been around for many years and open all year long. Sitting on the corner of an intetsection you can park either in the front or the back. Walk up, place your order and wait to be called. There are picnic tables and benches for waiting and eating outside . All varieties and flavors of ice cream options as well as burgers, hot dogs, pork tenderloin sandwiches, french fries, etc. We ordered a tenderloin sandwich, a cheeseburger, fries and a chocolate shake. Best Burger I've had in a while. Hand made patty, cooked to perfection and made to order. Fries were hot, crispy and a huge serving. Yummy shake. It is a staple in Owingsville, quaint atmosphere, friendly service amd great food. Highly tecommend read more

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This is one of the best home town ice cream shop there food is always fresh and delicious great atmosphere definitely recommend

I love Erma's and have personal connections with the family that runs it. Nothing is ever "dry." Always moist and tender. it is a genuine pleasure to them to serve their customers and it keeps a legacy of dedication and love and generosity and hospitality alive! It is so fun hanging out in the sunshine when the weather is right. I hope they adapt to the age of technology and develop a mobile app for pre-ordering. read more

It's been awhile since I've eaten there but it was good the last time I ate there. Good food and a lot of choices. Good nice service and friendly. Only outside or take out but a nice little place. read more

The cheeseburger was delicious, friendly and quick service. This place is an ice cream shop but the burgers are excellent.

This place has never disappointed! Friendly staff and excellent food every time! Best cheeseburger and chili dogs anywhere. Great fries and onion rings too. read more

Erma's is an iconic small-town frosty freeze straight out of the 80s. You really can't find places like this anymore. They are only open during the summer season, usually from March-September. I recommend calling ahead to place an order (you can find their menu on their Facebook), otherwise you can end up waiting a while. But let me tell you-- it is WORTH the wait. Erma's burgers are to die for! I also recommend the spicy cheese bites and spicy fries. They also have great milkshakes. I usually end up getting a banana one! This is such a perfect spot that has really endured the test of time. Anyone stopping or passing through should take the time to go here. read more

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Does NOT open at 8 on Saturday. No idea how the food is because they were CLOSED probably a good little stop but we will never know

Ermas has the best chili dogs. Just get the chili dog. Don't go chuching it up dirt. It is excellent the way it is. They also have great burgers and shakes. Best little burger shack around. read more

Love this place. Such an iconic ice cream and burger affair. No drove thru or indoor seating just walk up to the window and carry out. During the Covid crisis the picnic tables were roped off with caution tape. Signs ask the patrons to order and stay 6 feet away from others as well ad the window Staff requested once we ordered to sit in our car and they would let us know when the food was ready. I think we were one of the only people to order on site. We had to wait about 30 minutes for our food. Everyone else had placed a phone order and would just drive up and get there food with no more that a 5 minute or less wait. So call in your order during this crisis. I did not mind the wait as it was good to be in the car and out of the house. The food was its typical great flavor. I got a cheese burger and deep fried cauliflower. My spouse got a burger and onion rings. I LOVE THE DEEP FRIED CAULIFLOWER. My wife did not like the Cauliflower but she did enjoy her onion rings. We washed down the burgers and deep fried Covid free food with an Ale8. Hotdogs and chili are a good choice as well. Not sure how long this location has been called Ermas. In the 1970s it was called the Dairy Bar or maybe Circle W not for sure. My wife was raised on the food here and always likes for us to stop by when we are in the area. I recommend this to all who are Owingsville to grab a bite. read more

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Friendly and fast service. Happy to stop into a local place on a road-trip. I wish I'd had room for a soft serve.

Most recent experience wasn't that great. Called ahead and ordered three burgers and a fish sandwich. Burgers were cooked well and fish was very tasty, but the fries were terrible. They were cold and disgusting. If I order from there again (they are seasonal though and will be closing soon for the winter) I believe I will be skipping the fries. Would recommend the onion rings over the fries. read more

In a small town like Owingsville, restaurant options are pretty limited. Luckily, Owingsville has a little gem like Erma's! Nothing hits the spot better on a hot summer day like this old fashioned dairy bar. You can get everything from fried pickles and catfish to peanut butter milkshakes and stromboli. It's also made to order from scratch, which makes it that much more delicious. My personal favorite is the Erma Burger. Seriously on my top 5 list of best burgers I've ever ate. Not to mention, they placed #3 in Kentucky's Best Burgers contest back in 2009. The only downfall is that I wish it was open all year round! Since this little dairy bar has no heat, it is only open during the warm months of the year. It's torture, but well worth the wait! read more

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The burgers and fries are way to greasy. The only thing I like there is the ice cream.

Loved this place! Erma's staff was friendly and helpful as it was my first time visiting. I got the cheeseburger and fries. And I was curious about the cheese broccoli bites but said I'd try it next time, but they snuck in a little taste for me anyways with the fries which was very sweet. Also they were kind enough to walk it out to me while I waited in my car. I will be back again. The food was yummy and fresh. They keep it simple so if you want something be sure to ask for it! read more

If you have ever been to the small town of Owingsville in the spring or summer then you have heard of Erma's! Its a staple of the community and a wonderful place to pickup some great KY Proud food. From fried pickles to soft serve they sling down-home comfort food out the door all spring and summer long! Their burgers are awesome, the tenderloin is juicy and the sides will fill even the pickiest of patrons! They can mend your sweet tooth as well with one of their many ice-cream concoctions. There's no dining room as Erma's stays true to its dairy stand/frosty-freeze's roots of the 50's with a pickup window and picnic tables. Fairly priced and flavor packed Erma's is a wonderful place to visit for a great summertime treat. Located not too far from Cave Run Lake it's definitely worth the drive! read more

I'm guessing Erma's is under new ownership. I called in a takeout order then drove about 6 miles to pick up my food. I told them my last name and that I had a call-in order. It looked like a dysfunctional Chinese fire drill inside as no one seemed to know where my order was. After about ten minutes someone asked me what may order was and I replied it was the three piece fried chicken. Then I hear a guy saying "we're out of chicken". Instead of ripping them for poor management by not notifying the employees of the stock status of the food I simply said forget it and walked away. I will not be patronizing this establishment anymore. read more

Great place to eat!! If you want a fresh burger, made from FRESH beef which are hand-pattied every morning, then this is the place to go! Also give the cheese balls a try, one of my personal favorites. read more

The burgers were hand made, large and pretty decent but were dry and the buns soaked in all the grease. The drinks were flat with no carbonation.The slaw was obviously not made fresh and it was old. The price was reasonable. This place could stand to have new management and it could have potential. read more

Anyone traveling US60 near the bath county/Owingsville exit, stop in at Ermas if you're a burger lover. Fresh beef everyday and the best cheese balls you've ever had hands down. read more

A great family owned and operated establishment and you can tell by their quality and service. The Erma's burger and cheese balls are to die for. Highly recommend for any burger lover. They also offer some of the best milkshakes and breakfast. Recommend it to anyone who enjoys great food! read more

Great place to eat. Awesome place to take the family to enjoy a nice burger to eat outside and enjoy and intimate family lunch/dinner. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

When the locals in Owingsville KY think Spring, our first thought is ERMA'S! They are closed in the winter and open back up in March/April, which has to make this small dairy bar a prized possession. The staff are always friendly, and the burgers are on point. I literally haven't tried anything else because after 20ish years I still can't get past the cheeseburger. The onion rings are divine, and the milkshakes can't be beat. If you're looking for a greasy spoon restaurant with small town charm, Erma's needs to be on your bucket list. Make sure you get there before fall! :) read more

Best food around without a doubt! Can't beat their freshly patted out burgers with some spicy cheese balls or food truck fries. With prices that make you feel guilty as if you're stealing from them. Highly recommended. read more

We found Erma's on Yelp and agree the burgers are pretty good but the shakes were even better. My 3 boys said "This the best burger ever!" As the sign said, they really are worth the wait. A great experience! Definitely worth the short drive off the interstate. read more

Burgers were melt in your mouth good. Excellent "local" fast food. Just a few miles past the traditional chain places. One drawback was lack of bathrooms. Stop at chains to use bathroom first! read more