The Peanut Barrel

James Courter★★★★

An MSU staple. The outside seating has a unique ambiance. Enjoyed the cheeseburger lunch. The burger tastes a lot what your mom might fry in a pan when you were a kid. Solid, but not striking. Bun was larger than patty, which is something I don’t like. Fries are solid. Overall good value, great atmosphere with nostalgia. Pic is of my wife’s burger, no mayo here lol.

Paulina Hoffman★★★★

This place has super basic but super good fries! Two of the burgers pictured are “baby burgers,” they were not so baby, I definitely loved that. Small menu but good food! Lots of up-charges for add-ons, either way, service was great. Had a great time in the sun today!

Raman Pfaff★★★★★

For decades this place has been making great burgers and chicken sandwiches. Much easier to get outdoor seating when the students are out of town. Every time I pass through town I stop here. Mild pepper burger with fries. Delicious. And the traditional long island iced tea. Staff very friendly.

Rupashree Mohapatra★★★

The Peanut Barrel is located in a lively spot near the university, so the atmosphere is always buzzing with energy. The menu covers all the basic food options, making it a reliable choice for a casual meal. We tried the Chicken Shroom Burger and the Reuben Sandwich — both tasted fine, though not particularly outstanding. The service was attentive and friendly, which made the experience pleasant overall. 👍🏼