Eat’n Park on Patteson Drive is Morgantown’s outpost of the Pittsburgh-born family restaurant chain, a sit-down diner on the edge of West Virginia University’s Evansdale area where students, families, and game-day crowds come for all-day breakfast, burgers, and the chain’s famous Smiley Cookies.
The chain opened its first restaurant in 1949 (source: Eat’n Park), and this location keeps to its formula: roomy booths, quick service, and a menu that runs from pancakes and omelets to burgers, sandwiches, and comfort-food dinners. Breakfast is served all day (source: Eat’n Park Menu). The salad bar draws regulars, and many diners leave with a bag of Smiley Cookies, the frosted shortbread faces that have become the brand’s signature. With a 4.1 rating, the restaurant earns steady praise for reliability, friendly staff, and fair prices rather than culinary surprises.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekend mornings and WVU home football Saturdays bring the longest waits, so arrive early or aim for mid-afternoon on weekdays. If you’re short on time, order online for pickup (source: Eat’n Park). Smiley Cookies make easy edible souvenirs, and seasonal designs rotate through the year. The restaurant is a short drive from Milan Puskar Stadium, the WVU Coliseum, and the Evansdale campus, which makes it a practical stop before or after events. Check current hours on the official store locator before visiting.
