Neighborhood Power Outages staff shortages limiting seating! It didn't stop this team from…read moreperforming! Grace our server was very patient and professional. The food came out hot and Flavorful. I had the FARMHOUSE HASH Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole-grain artisan toast. This is a large portion couldn't finish. My wife had a MULTIGRAIN PANCAKE We've gotta warn you: these beauties are beyond big - they are humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly from: Plain, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana Granola Almond Crunch, Carrot Cake & Pecan. She chose the plain this time wit a side of extra crispy bacon

My stepdad requested First Watch for Father's Day breakfast this year (2026), and since it was his…read morefirst visit, we happily made the plan. Knowing Father's Day would probably be busy, I decided to do my homework ahead of time. Before we even left the house, I used First Watch's online "Check In" feature to get our name on the list while we were driving there. The website estimated a 10 to 20 minute wait and instructed us to let the hostess know when we arrived. Perfect! Or so I thought... About 15 minutes later, we walked through the doors...into absolute chaos. The lobby was PACKED with people waiting for tables despite the fact that roughly half the dining room appeared to be sitting empty. I squeezed my way through the crowd, made it to the hostess stand, gave her my name and mentioned that I'd already checked in online. "Great," she said. "It'll be 20 to 25 minutes." Wait...what? So the online check-in that said we'd be waiting 10 to 20 minutes...didn't actually accomplish anything? If I'd known we'd still be waiting another half hour after arriving, we honestly would have chosen somewhere else that accepted reservations or true call-ahead seating. The online check-in created expectations that simply weren't met. About 20 minutes later, we were finally seated. Unfortunately, things didn't improve. We sat for another 15 minutes before our waitress stopped by to take drink orders. We decided to order all of our food immediately because we weren't confident we'd see her again anytime soon. Good decision! The coffee arrived fairly quickly. The water...tap water, not fancy water, not bottled water, not water that required any preparation other than being put into a glass bottle and carried to the table, showed up about 10 minutes later. Here's what we ordered: Million Dollar Bacon ($6.29) - four slices of hardwood-smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and syrup. This was absolutely phenomenal! If nothing else, order this (or learn to make it at home so you can avoid an excessive wait at First Watch to eat it). Sweet, smoky, just enough heat...this absolutely lived up to the hype! Power Wrap ($11.49) - egg whites, turkey, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella in a sun-dried tomato basil tortilla with fresh fruit. The wrap itself was really good. The fruit was a mixed bag. The grapes were great, but the pineapple was still hard and noticeably underripe. At this point in the meal, I wasn't surprised and definitely wasn't going to try to get it fixed. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($13.29) - these were also really good. The lemon curd completely stole the show and made the pancakes. The menu advertised seasonal berries, which turned out to be strawberries. They were perfectly fine, though I probably would have expected blueberries this time of year. The Works Omelet (FREE BECAUSE THE ORDER WAS NOT CORRECT) - this was my stepdad's Father's Day breakfast. He ordered it WITHOUT onions. It arrived with EXTRA onions. By that point, our waitress had disappeared again, so rather than wait another 20 minutes for a remake, I flagged down another employee near the kitchen. I explained that we'd waited long enough already and simply wanted the omelet removed from the bill instead of remade. To their credit, they handled that professionally and removed it without any argument. While I had someone's attention, I also requested plates for the Million Dollar Bacon appetizer that had been sitting on our table for about 15 minutes and asked if my mom's meal could please be brought out since everyone else's food had already arrived quite a while earlier. Our final bill came to just over $44 after tax and tip. Even after everything that happened, I still left our waitress a 25% tip. It was Father's Day, the restaurant was clearly overwhelmed, and I try to assume people are doing the best they can with what they've got. That said...it was obvious something wasn't working. Whether they were understaffed, overwhelmed by the Father's Day crowd, or simply having an off day, the entire experience felt disorganized from beginning to end. The online check-in wasn't accurate, service was painfully slow, food came out at different times, one meal was prepared incorrectly, and our server disappeared for long stretches throughout the meal. Ironically, the food itself was actually pretty good. If I were reviewing only the Million Dollar Bacon, it would easily earn five stars. Unfortunately, restaurants are more than just food. For me, the overall experience matters just as much. There are simply too many excellent local breakfast and brunch spots to justify returning after an experience like this. I'm glad my stepdad's omelet was removed from the bill, and I appreciate that the staff made that right, but I left more frustrated than impressed. First Watch may have just had a really bad Father's Day. But based on my first experience, I don't think I'll be back to find out.

Found this little place on the drive back north. Worth stopping in. We were too early for lunch…read morewhich is unfortunate since the specials looked great. That being said no regrets about brunch. The service was fast and friendly. Coffee good. Food quite delicious. It's a nice classy little place.

Found myself in New Cumberland again as lunchtime was rolling to a close & remembered to revisit…read moreCarpe Diem. Arrived around 1:30pm (Friday) - were still some lunchtime diners & a large group in a side room, but was still refreshingly quiet. I had a moment to peruse the specials board before the gentleman whom I've seen in previous visits arrived with the menu. I decided to go with the Chicken Marsala special (14.95) (which arrived quickly, I might add) - it was fantastic! Decent lunch portion & included lightly toasted buttered bread, which I used to dab up every ounce of sauce that I could! I did everything but lick the plate! I like the décor & the general relaxed vibe of this place - noticed that they now have some evening hours (Fri & Sat 5-9) - will have to gather up my girlfriend & stop in for a nice dinner! Seriously - give this place a try!

Stopped here for a quick bite on a long road trip. Got a drink and the ham breakfast burrito and it…read morewas good. Didn't come with anything else but for a $20 meal. I doubt I'd return.

I arrived at 12:34pm today and it's 1:11 now and I'm still waiting for my take out order…read more Unacceptable! Everyone that is dining in has been served before me.

I had Roxy's Chatterbox cater my corporate work meeting for both breakfast and lunch. The food was…read moreamazing and Roxy and Steve, the owners, were wonderful to work with... super accommodating and offered great suggestions for both my breakfast and lunch. They were early to arrive for set up and made sure to bring plenty of to go containers for food that was left over. They were a pleasure to work with and the food was absolutely yummy and I look forward to having them cater my next event. Definitely check them out!!!

Roxy's was an amazing pick for our baby shower. They were friendly, timely, and the food was…read moredelicious. Everyone loved everything they made. You cannot go wrong with using them for catering.

After our flights got delayed, we had some time to kill and some empty stomachs. Brownstone Cafe…read morewas close to the airport so we decided to check it out. I'm pretty sure it used to be a bank and the interior is pretty cool. From the upper level you can see some model trains running. I got the chicken pie for lunch. It was a lot of food and it definitely hit the spot. I had a great time here and if I'm ever back in town I'll probably want to stop in again.

Food 10/5 Service 10/5…read moreAtmosphere 10/5 Value for dollar 20/5. Found this place on route to the airport. I travel the country for work and I love finding the local diners. This was one of the best I've found in my travels. If you want a real breakfast sounded by some of the nicest people ever, stop here.

Tasty, fast, big portion size and cheerful staff with enough attitude!​…read moreI generally get the "Bill's Hungry.."

We visited while having a Hershey Park Weekend…read more The food is delicious and the prices are extremely reasonable. Everyone is super nice and this place is located in a neat little town. We will definitely visit this place again when we visit the area.

Probably the funniest experience I had while visiting Mechanicsburg…read more My waiter comes to the table, and I ask for a drink menu. He looks at me and says, "Thea is a BYOB restaurant." Before I start to process that statement, the table next to me says, "Don't worry! We have a few bottles of Napa Valley wine. Here, take a glass!" Now that is some City of Brotherly Love vibes! And Thea itself is a beautiful restaurant. Very contemporary, stylish, and modern. But honestly, the hospitality from the table next to me is what made the experience unforgettable. It's late, I have a glass of wine and it's my last night in Harrisburg. I want to have a good meal in a nice restaurant. For my dinner entree I order the Carne Asada Hanger Steak. Man.. Chef AnnMarie cooked that steak to perfection! Tender, flavorful, and cooked exactly right. Every bite was packed with flavor which defines Carne Asada. A grilled hanger steak prepared with traditional Mexican-style seasoning and a blend of citrus, garlic, herbs, and spices. Chef AnnMarie definitely brought her A-game to this steak! *The guac on the bottom I pushed away. Thea, I'm not sure when I'll be back but I'll come hungry and bring my own wine.

My husband and I stopped in after our son's soccer game in the area, and we're so glad we did. As…read moresomeone who's particular about food sourcing--especially with beef and lab-grown meat concerns--finding a genuine farm-to-table spot like this has been a challenge. Thea delivered on every promise. It's a smaller, cozy spot, and it's BYOB, which was a nice touch. They also had patio seating with live music the night we went, which made for a great atmosphere. The service was stellar from the moment we sat down, attentive without being intrusive. We split the lollipop lamb chop appetizer and the blackened halibut tacos, and both were incredible. The lamb was some of the freshest I've ever had--tender, juicy, and not gamey at all. The halibut tacos had a nice kick of spice, and the fish was cooked perfectly, with none of that frozen or processed taste you sometimes get. You can taste the freshness and quality in every bite, with just enough seasoning to complement each dish but never overpowering it.

My husband and I stopped in for a quick lunch on a Friday afternoon. He ordered a wrap w/fries and…read moreI had a pizza burger with mac and cheese. The portions were very generous and the food came out quickly. What impressed us most was Ellen, who greeted us with a huge smile when we arrived and was super friendly and courteous during our entire visit. Thanks Ellen!

We came here on Father's Day and they were very busy, but super friendly and prompt. We ordered…read morecountry fried steak and an omelette special. The food was delicious and hot. The prices are extremely reasonable. We will definitely be back.