Solid burger place with decent prices and specials. They dont pull punches, its a burger, hot dog, chicken and fries. Small menu but they do it well. We stopped in on a state college trip and oddly a lot of places were closed this Sunday. This was one of the few places open and located in what I think is the old Jersey Mikes building. Entered and were greeted warmly and had our order taken. Place was decently busy with a lot of to go orders. Got our order fairly quickly. I just got the basic burger special they had that came with fries and a drink for $10. Solid deal in my opinion. We've been back a few times and this place has become a staple of our trip. Since BRGR went out of business this is one of the few places we can get a solid burger and fries. read more

Did a pick up order for my daughters birthday my burger was ok so I didn't want to leave an awful review, but I ordered a regular fry for 5.95 and it was half full - for that much money I should have at least gotten a full order what a disappointment- another local business off my list. read more

Way over priced. No kids menu. Spent $6 on a plain hot dog for a kid. Regular sandwiches were ok but don't come with sides and for the same price typically get a side. Prices marked up for state college student market, makes this a non-option as a local. read more

Sauly Boy's - Hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

We had a great time here! The reviews were a little lacking so I wasn't sure what to expect, but my husband and I LOVE a good burger and fry place so I was willing to try it out. We stopped by for lunch with our toddler daughter while in town for a sporting event on a Friday. It wasn't too busy, but the staff was very helpful as we noted it was our first time there. We got a few hot dogs and chicken tenders with french fries. The chicken tender platter my husband and daughter split came with plenty of French fries so I'd definitely compliment the portion size of that. The hot dogs are about average size, which was maybe a little smaller than I expected due to their prices. Everything was really good and I loved their Sauly sauce that came with my meal- I would buy a bottle! There was plenty of seating that day (although not a football weekend.. I bet it gets packed!) and we didn't feel rushed while dining in. The shinning star here was the super kind people who were so patient with us and sweet to our little girl. Our food came very quickly and they were flexible with us since we had a toddler. We definitely enjoyed! read more

The food is alright, same you'd expect at any "fast burger" restaurant. Most of their options are fried, pulled from a freezer. Sometimes too salty, sometimes not salted enough. But my real gripe with this place is the service. I've been in there a few times during football season, and can forgive long wait times when they're packed (I mean they work hard). But their service in the summer is below average at best. It seems the younger guys are working harder than Sauly (that might be his name, the bigger guy). He sits around talking loudly about crude topics, giving rude looks at customers waiting, and has a video game controller out. I'm trying to teach my kids the values of hard work, could he at least do it in the back? Look, the place is a little overpriced, fine. But it's somewhere I liked taking my family to. But this manager (I think), or the guy there the most, is really not customer-service friendly. Five Guys, Irving's, even Big Deans...all right down the street. For the same price or less, you can have a more pleasant experience than a grouch and college students who don't exactly know what they're doing. read more

Burgers were great, and so were the fries. Fries were hot and crispy. Bacon on the burgers was cooked near perfect. Very happy we ate there before going to the football game. read more

My son and I love this spot. The hot dogs are great, the service is good, and most importantly it's consistent. If you are in SC and want a good meal that is simple and tasty then you need to give this spot a try. read more

After RAVE reviews from friends, we decided to finally give Sauly Boys a try with takeout on Friday night. We got two burgers, the PB & J burger and just the classic burger with a side of Sauly fries. The food was incredibly underwhelming. Below underwhelming. Our burgers were FREEZING cold despite getting there right at the pickup time (they weren't waiting out) and our fries were wet and cold. The Sauly Sauce was sour tasting. The service we received was less than notable and unfortunately did not make up for the lacking taste of the food itself. The restaurant is cute inside and very clean. There are a few factors that would make us try Sauly Boys again, though. It was Easter weekend so I understand they may have been short staffed, and also maybe the food would be better if we ate in the restaurant. Due to the glowing recommendations of this place, we will probably give it another go and hopefully have a better experience. read more

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Came here with Mom for the first time during Arts Fest. Wasn't sure what to order but was attracted to the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, so that's what I got with fries and a Frozen Lemonade. Mom got the Wednesday Chicken Basket Special. The sandwich was tasty, the use of a thigh instead of breast was a great idea, it was so juicy! It also had pickles, lettuce, tomato, and jalapeño mayo. The fries were just....perfection. The best fries I've had in a while. The Sauly Sauce was different....can't place all the flavors. The restaurant was so cute, perfect for people watching, and the letter tiles on the table gave us the chance to play Bananagrams while we waited for our food. The staff were all pleasant! And they seemed to get along, which is a sign of a positive work environment, imo. Minus a star because as good as the chicken sandwich was, it was not spicy, and that's what I was looking for. Will probably come back to try a burger (and get some more fries!!!) read more

Sauly Boy's - two baskets of food on a table - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Went on a Friday night...25 minutes before closing. Place was packed. The four of us got a table and waited for our food. Food was ready 5 minutes before closing and the manager asked us to leave even though all the other tables were full. We stayed. Listened to him order his young staff around from behind the counter. Clearly he wanted to leave and didn't care about customers. Was kind of thinking this is one of those trendy places you go to be yelled at...but no...the manager is just mean. read more

I almost gave this place 3 stars but I'm always generous in my reviews. Probably 3.5 based on price and portion size. One peculiar thing: the cheese was not on the Sauly Burger. ( Remember that controversy?!) The meat flavor was really good and the Sauly Sauce was pretty tasty. Ingredients tasted fresh and the branded Sauly bun was a nice touch. The frozen pink lemonade was pricy at $5 for 12 ounces. It was tasty and refreshing but I don't think it was worth the money. $17 including tax and tip for a burger and 12 ounces of frozen drink makes me think this is a one and done....unless I'm here on a Monday for the $7.99 burger and fries special. read more

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Shroom Boom Burger was awesome!! Bacon cheeseburger rocked it also!! Great fries too!!

Went here last Saturday while visiting the campus. I had a hotdog that wasn't very good and my wife and son had the chicken sandwiches which they thought were ok. The staff was very nice and friendly and the restaurant was clean. The plastic cups were very flimsy and hard to hold the large one. I would give it a try again and try their burger. read more

world class burgers here!! I'm sorry I didn't get two. The staff in front was very friendly and helpful. It's a must see when visiting Happy Valley. read more

Pretty good burgers here. It's certainly not the best burger I've ever had, but still very, very good. We got two MexMix burgers ($9.95 each) and fries to split. The fries themselves were also good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the "chili" sauce they put on top. I felt as if the chili may have been from a can, and it was lacking the right amount of cheese. Overall, it's overpriced for what you get - $32 for two people to eat. But still a good burger. Solid 4 stars. read more

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So I really didn't expect this but no good. I ordered the Sauly burger and decided on the double patty. And I asked for caramelized onions instead of raw. Also got a small fry and Cajun sauce. I get my order and the girl took back the wrapped burger and asked the people in the back to put the second patty on.... guess they forgot. So in the mean time waiting for the second patty, my burger sat there and got cold. I said ok whatever let's see how it is.... Then I get home (not even a block away) and the burger is just beef patties and onions and cold as hell!!! Gross and unbelievable. I feel like the patties were made and sitting on the side of the grill, not made to order. The fries were good but, so are any places fries that make fresh cut. Maybe it was just a bad experience, but I spent $18 on a burger and fries and getting that... not likely to waste my money again! read more

Sauly Boy's - No lettuce, tomato or nothing, just dry... - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Seemed pretty expensive to me for a burger joint so close to a college campus. They're clearly going for a bit of artsy edge by branding their buns and offering fancy toppings, but in the end, I felt like it was a lot of showmanship for a burger that didn't stand above any others I've eaten. Mine was a mushroom swiss type burger, and it was swimming in a ton of whatever the white sauce was... can't remember right now, but it was total overkill. For the table, we split an order of Sauly fries, and they were a bit dry tasting overall. The Sauly sauce saved them, but in my opinion they would be better off with a creamier cheese sauce. The shredded cheddar just hardens on there, the fries underneath get nothing. There's no way to escape this place with a traditional burger, fry, drink combo for under 10 bucks... and it seems like there should be to attract more college students. It tasted fairly good overall, but I've had better for less. read more

Great service great dogs and fries. I'd like to try everything on the menu. It has a good college vibe.

I really like Sauly Boy's. I've had the el jefe hot dog and the rocket burger and they're both fantastic. I love the ambiance and the cute outside storefront. I know it's a little pricy, but I like that it's not a chain and they also have gelato and a fun soda machine. It can be a little slow when they're busy but I'm glad there's places like this in town! read more

Sauly Boy's - Rocket Burger! So good! - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

The burgers and fries are pretty good (and a little overpriced), but the service was terrible. Went on a Friday night, which turned out to be a major mistake. That shift was staffed only with undergrads who were either on their phones or listening to airpods the whole time. The girl who took our order got ours wrong because she misheard us--and had one airpod in while taking the order. Disrespectful, slow staff--they were sitting, talking, on their phones while the restaurant had dirty tables and an overstuffed trash can. It's a shame that many of the customers are also college kids who might be too timid to speak up when they're getting bad service. Overall, it seems Sauly Boys has poor management, which majorly decreases the eating experience. read more

The price alone gives this place a 4, no shakes when we went but they are always a treat. Nice place and good atmosphere.

Waited for 20 minutes for my chicken sandwich and it was burnt when I opened it to eat it, was take out so did not get a chance for them to make it right read more

Sauly Boys is pricy for a fast casual spot. That's especially taking into account that none of their sandwiches or hot dogs come with fries; they're an additional add on cost. However, the food is great. I love their Sauly Fries with their special house made sauce. The hot dogs are great too, especially topped with their home made cheese sauce and a little jug of mustard. They also have shakes and in house lemonade and orangeade to enjoy with your salty snacks. read more

There are Burger people. There are fries people. I'm a fries person. So I was very excited by the variety of options that Sauly Boy's offered for those of us who are loyal to the salty goodness. I decided to go with the optioned named after the place, Sauly Fries, because it seemed most appropriate. It included a plate a fries, covered in cheese, bacon, and green onion with their in-house made Sauly sauce (like a horseradish/ spicy mayo kinda mix?) The bacon was definitely the star of the show, which has its pros and cons. I think it took away from the taste of the fries, and I CAME for the fries. Visually then looked prety robust and crispy, but they didn't have that satisfying crunch from that freshly fried fry. All in all, it was good--I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but if I found myself there I would probably order again or try one of their other recipes. Wasn't a huge fan of the sauce, it didn't really compliment the favor well (but probably would be bomb on a burger). read more

Sauly Boy's - Sauly fries and sauly sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

When the food is right, it is excellent. Unfortunately, there is absolutely no quality control and the experience is a crap shoot. I've had delicious perfectly-golden chicken tenders and tenders so overly burnt that there's hardly any recognizable chicken inside. Same thing with burgers: perfectly juicy or hockey pucks. Fries could be anywhere from under-cooked potato noodles through perfect, all way to dark brown, tough, burnt fries. I really like the food when its good. Some of the best burger/fries that can be had in State College for the price. I'm also willing to take the chance - realizing that it could be some of the worst food I've ever eaten. When it's wrong its absolutely awful. When its right its fantastic. If you're going, good luck. read more

The prices are a bit high but the food is good. The French fries are tasty. I don't care much for their ice cream because it tastes very "eggy". My favorite thing there is their orangeade. I know it's not the healthiest thing in the world but it sure is tasty! read more

Very solid 4 star place. Heard good things, but had only been in for the great variety of gelato and sorbeto. Had the Cippolini. Grilled chicken, mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes and balsamic sautéed onions on a brioche roll. This was delicious! It was as good as it sounds. Good sized grilled chicken breast. Not shy w/the mozz. Fantastic balsamic flavor. My son had the El Jefe. Grilled hot dog topped w/grilled corn, avocado, pick and melted cheddar. He said it was excellent and that it tastes like a "real" hotdog. (I'm thinking Coney). We shared Sauly fries. Melted cheddar, bacon, scallions and Sauly sauce(I think sour cream, catsup, horseradish and dill pickle relish). A little shy on the cheddar, but well worth it. We both drank water and the bill was $21. I think it was worth it and I would go back. Definitely Sorbeto when it gets warm. read more

This place is seriously amazing. I love their gelato, hot dogs, fries, and burgers. The food has never disappointed and I probably come here every other day now. My favorite fries are the Louisiana crab bake but eating a for share portion can be daunting for me due to the sheer size but my husband can do it! My favorite burger is the bacon me happy that comes with chicken. Even their Bella melt which has no meat is delicious and that's coming from a person who barely eats any vegetables. They forgot the extra bacon I added to my burgers yesterday and comped my meal today which was totally unexpected! I thought I was just getting some free bacon lol. Staff is really friendly and will let you try any of their gelato flavors. The pint size doesn't last very long in my house because it's so good that it's easy to accidentally eat it all in one sitting. I like their lemonade and outdoor seating as well - great if you have a fur baby that likes to join you for meals. Skip five guys or whatever other burger joints you frequent! Saulys Boy's is better and I will definitely miss them when I move! read more

Went there during central PA arts fest. Got a bacon cheeseburger. The burger was nine bucks plus with fries and a drink it was about 15 bucks. Food is OK, little over priced. There's lots of competition in downtown State College. read more

The food was fresh and tasty. I don't usually like hot dogs but this one was high quality. The gelato was amazing! The atmosphere was chill. read more

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Fries were completely undercooked, like biting into a raw potato. Burger and chicken sandwich were good. If you dont care about fries then i would give this place 4 stars but fries are important to me and I would give them a zero. read more

What a great place! Excellent food with fantastic flavors. My wife went with the Grilled Cheese and claims that it "was the best grilled cheese in the world." The only downside was the small menu. I would have like to have had a salad option maybe based on one of the delicious chicken sandwiches. I would recommend Sauly's to friends and family. read more

I don't usually go out for burgers, since it's pretty damn easy to make a killer burger at home. But this new place had piqued my curiosity, so I finally gave it a try. The room itself has an urban feel to it (especially for State College), and the staff is friendly & swift. The positive: the fries are really, really good. Crispy, hot, potato-y goodness. There's also a shit ton of sauces on offer, tho I generally stick to ketchup & mayo. There's a few varities of burgers, but I opted for the Sauly burger, b/c apparently I'm also fairly conservative with regard to what belongs on burgers and what doesn't. The house burger comes with the usual suspects: beef, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese of your choice (American, cheddar and some other I don't recall) & the Sauly sauce, which is similar to a Big Mac sauce, I guess. The burger is served in a small metal basket, which makes picking it up a bit of a PITA. It's cute, yes -- but plates have been doing a fine job for centuries. The cheese is melted on the bottom bun, which is a new one to me. I like my cheese melted on the patty, but as long as there actually is melted cheese, 's all good. Unfortunately, the patty was ridiculously salty and sadly overdone (the staff claimed it would be med-rare, but it was closer to med-well). So.... a fairly substantial beef patty that's overcooked i.e. dry, and covered in what can only be called a salt lick. Says this proclaimed salt fiend. The brioche bun is branded with the restaurant's name -- another cute touch, but it overwhelms the patty with its breadiness. The meat:bun ratio is off. I don't see myself coming back for a burger, and I rarely go out for "just" fries. There's also a pretty big hot dog selection, and maybe that's where their forte lies. read more

Got food here for the first and last time this week. I paid $12.50 for a grilled cheese, fries, and beer cheese. The grilled cheese was cooked on the outside, but the cheese wasn't even melted. The fries were soggy. The beer cheese was the biggest disappointment. It was $2 for the side of cheese, and mine smelled rotten and was lukewarm. Like they didn't even pretend to heat it up. It smelled like it had been left out all night, then they just gave it to me. This place sucks, do not go here. read more

Sauly Boy's - Side of beer cheese. Disgusting. - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

It was very subpar. Their food isn't bad. The taste is actually good, but I hate that they PILE on so much on their hotdogs that you actually can't eat them normally. Everything is falling apart/off and there is a huge mess. The customer service was below average. Everyone was very un-pleased to serve us. We came in at a pretty empty time in the middle of the day and the workers took forever to get our food. They just stood around in the back, eating and talking. I was really excited to try their gelato though! .....Only to find out the taste was meh. I've had far better gelato, especially out of a plastic jar. All in all, not worth it. A bit of a waste of money. I'd rather walk a little further down and stop at Pickles to have a lot of delicious food (and beer!) for the same price. read more

Great new place to enjoy fresh cut fries and a great burger! Loved the Orangeade drink and the choices for the fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and best of all the fresh cut fries were not greasy. I will be back when I visit State College again. read more

Sauly Boy's - Hot Dogs Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Before heading in, I'd already seen a lot of rave reviews. To the point that I wondered if they were getting free food for such glowing reviews. Even if that were true, I don't care! I loved it. The only reason I'm rating it 4 stars instead of 5 is because: 1) I had a naked dog and fries... can't really comment on how the burgers are, and 2) $20 for a hot dog and some fries is a bit much. To be fair, when they say the "I'll share" side of fries can serve 3-4 people, they really mean it. We were trying to recruit people in the restaurant to help us finish our fries. For a new restaurant they were really prepared. The kitchen looked full!! Lots of staff on hand to make sure orders were coming out quickly. The location has a nice, hip, industrial feel, complete with a little patio space out front. The food we had tasted great! Hot dogs were nice and crisp on the outside, the brioche buns were a great touch. The toppings were fresh, and the sauces were tasty. Definitely looking forward to trying a few more of their options. Next time, I'm just going to make sure I have 3 other people to help eat all those fries!! read more

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The burger is just OK, they won't even put mayo on the actual sandwich for you, you have to do that yourself at the table or before you take it out. I was taking mine out, so that meant I had to open up the wrapper, add mayonnaise to an already cooling down sandwich, and wrap it back up to go home. While the bun is kind of cute with their branding on it, the bread they choose to use does not work at all. I kept thinking I was tearing wrapper off when I was eating the sandwich, which turned out to be the outer most part of the bun it's self, tearing like paper. I know that doesn't make any sense but when you go you'll see what I mean. The meat was nothing different from anything you could make at home, and I'm not talking about adding things to it. When you go to Shake Shack, for example, the meat has tons of flavor...probably a little salt and pepper in there, but there's something magical about the actual burger...with this crispyness on the edge etc. The burger I got here at Saulys was just....really boring. Add that for $9 You don't get any fries, those are extra, and that the sandwich itself was actually never hot, even when I had opened it to put mayonnaise on it, it's a very overrated burger. I'll stick to five guys in State College until I find something better. As far as their gelato I didn't get any but it was all melted and I'll add pics of it. Lastly, everything in there as for sound reverberates off the walls. This would be a terrible place to go if you have any kind of hearing issue. read more

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The food is good for what it is! I've never had anything to complain about the food for the price point. I, do, however, find myself waiting longer than I think I should. Therefore, I can only recommend 4 stars. You can always call ahead to skip the wait if you can! read more

Expensive and tasteless is no way to go through life. The cost of two burgers and one order of fries gave me sticker shock, but I had the loan approved and got them anyway. I probably should have turned around, but I figure a great burger is worth a little extra. This unfortunately was far from a great burger. Let me start with the fries. They were an over-salted, congealed, greasy mess that we didn't bother to finish. Let me reiterate that. Two of us didn't bother to finish one order of fries. Let's move on to the burger. It was small for the price and sauce was a variation of "special sauce." (Don't tell anyone but there isn't really anything special about it.) The bun wasn't bad, but it couldn't make up for the the rest of the mediocrity. I pulled a bit of the beef out of the burger to taste it on its own. The one thing that should have been the star of the show was dry and absolutely tasteless. The bottom line is this. At these prices, the burger should be so good I scream like a teenager at a Beatles concert. Instead, I silently wept for the cow that gave its life to be a hockey puck. read more