Cow Patty’s

Cow Patty’s Burgers in Wantage NJ

The beef comes from Green Valley Farms, close enough that the menu describes it as coming from right up the road. That one sourcing decision explains most of what makes these burgers in Wantage NJ worth a detour off Route 23: Certified Angus patties, flame grilled, on a toasted bun you choose yourself. Cow Patty’s opened in 2020 and has built a following the slow way, one repeat customer at a time.

Every burger arrives with fries, coleslaw and a pickle, and any of them can be built as turkey or black bean veggie instead. Buns run brioche, Texas toast, pretzel or gluten free. The specialty list rewards curiosity: the Pineapple Jalapeño with pepper jack and chipotle mayo, the Black Currant Gourmet with goat cheese and bacon, the Brie and Apple Turkey Burger on multigrain, and The Jersey Burger, which is exactly what a North Jersey burger should be with Taylor ham, a fried egg and American cheese.

Beyond the Burger

Nobody in your group has to order a burger. There are Nathan’s footlongs including The Outlaw with sauerkraut and cheez whiz, mac and cheese bowls topped with brisket or pulled pork, five cheesesteaks, cod and chicken handhelds, and jumbo wings in a dry rub or a wet sauce. Sides lean gloriously indulgent: Jersey Shore Fry Company fries, a bloomin’ onion, gator bites, fried pickles, pierogies.

Kids and Dessert

The Little Patty’s menu covers ages 12 and under and includes a drink, fries and ice cream, which makes this an easy stop for families heading to or from High Point State Park. Save room for the donut holes, fifteen of them with caramel dipping sauce, or the funnel fries with Nutella.

Ordering, Catering and Getting There

Online ordering for pickup or delivery runs through their Square page, though it can pause during peak hours, so a phone call is the reliable move on a Friday night. They also cater by the half and full tray, from wings and sliders to chili and cornbread, which has made them a regular presence at Wantage graduation parties and job sites. One nice touch: submit a burger idea through their site and, if they use it, you get dinner and your name on the burger of the month. Worth a look alongside other Sussex County restaurants.