I enjoyed lunch at the Cadet with two of my brothers and my sister-in-law. We all remember the Cadet from growing up in the Kittanning area and wanted to give it a try since coming under new ownership. We all decided to order the Poorboy Platter that includes the double-decker hamburger sandwich, fries and coleslaw. The burger and coleslaw were delicious. I'm more a fan of regular, fresh-cut French fries but the coated fries were pretty good. The service was fast and the food was hot when it arrived at our table. Our server was very pleasant and checked on us just the right amount to refill our drinks and to ask if we needed anything else. I also spoke with the owner and she was also very pleasant and asked about our experience. I highly recommend the Cadet for good food in a reasonably priced, casual dining place. I visit Kittanning frequently and will definitely return to the Cadet in the future. read more

It's an ok place If you're in a pinch 5 out of 10 maybe Used to be better food A little run down joint read more

Decent. Famous poor boy is surprisingly unremarkable but good double decker burger. Desperately in need of a better open sign. Place had CLOSED in a window visible as you pull in, yet it was open. Fairly clean "greasy spoon" style diner. Support local. read more

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This was our third time and the last time we will be eating at this restaurant. When we stopped for breakfast we were hopeful this visit would be different. We were so wrong. The employees were arguing because everyone was late to work except for one employee that was serving and cooking. They were swearing at each other and at the kids they brought to work with them. The one child was running around the kitchen area. The restaurant just felt dirty and the food was just okay. Definitely do not recommend. read more

The inside of the restaurant is very cute! Old, country diner vibes. We got the fried app platter and it was good. I got the country Chicken n' Biscuit which was as expected. Overall a fun experience! read more

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Very nice relaxing simple restaurant. Had breakfast with my boys. Great chocolate chip pancakes and top notch sausage. I tried the blueberry lemon pancakes which were also delicious. Service was excellent and prices very reasonable. read more

Cadet Restaurant - Blueberry lemon pancakes with sausage. - Burgers Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

A cute little hole in the wall diner. I had breakfast... Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast, and a pancake. Everything was good. My husband had poor boy double-decker burger, and said it was great! He also ordered fries but not his favorite bc they were those double dipped fries everyone seems to have these days. That's nothing against the diner though, it's just his preference and I thought I'd mention it here in case someone else doesn't like them. He ate my home fries and love those. Service was very good and never felt like I was waiting for anything. Clean and charming little place with good prices. We would definitely eat here again when passing through. read more

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I had a group lunch for some of my military friends. We had good service and everyone I talk with liked their meals. I had the hot sausage sandwich with onion rings. Very good. Nothing special, just good food at a good price. Stop you see for yourself! read more

Cool old place to sat the least. Had the poorboy burger. Nice size burger. Solid but not anything to brag about. Onion rings were very good. Ham and cheese omelette was solid with average potatoes. Blueberry pancake was literally burnt bad but we were full and wasnt worth making a fuss about . Incan see why its been there forever. Solid and really cheap prices. read more

Classic place is a must stop. The double cadet burger is perfect. Get a slice of ghram cracker pie to go!!!

Stopped here for breakfast driving through the area. The place is certainly a dive and is well-dated (*understatement*), but the breakfast was ample and good to eat. Plus, it's pretty cheap - which is never a bad thing. The place had friendly service, too - so combine that with a 30 foot statue of a cowboy holding a hamburger, this place is worth a shot if you're driving by and want some cheap eats. I'm giving it 3 stars to help their ratings, though it's probably a 2.5. Time to eat, cowboy!! read more

I wish there was a 1/2 star option as I would have given this 2.5 stars. The Cadet is one of those mom and pop restaurants that has been around about 60 years. I think what drew me in was the 50' cowboy right out front. I was headed out to Indiana, PA for a work-related trip and stopped in for lunch. The Cadet grinds its own mean for their poorboy hamburgers - which is a double decker burger with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The menu consists of typical diner food like burgers, homemade soups, sandwiches, and homemade pies. I had a single bacon cheeseburger. The meat was fresh, but the burgers are thin and the meat was a bit dry. The homemade chicken and dumpling soup was simple, but tasty. The waitstaff here are very friendly as well. read more

Stopped by to eat here on my way through and got the hot sausage sandwich. Food was excellent and fast. Fries were good. Owner even gave me a slice of roast beef, which was also good. Great lunch for 10$. read more

I don't know what it is about Western Pennsylvania, but the people here overcook everything. This place is a classic example of that. If your meat is black and dry, it may have come from this place. I went there once for breakfast and had brown scrambled eggs. They deep fry and chop up hot dogs and they burned grilled cheese. The decorations were odd and it made me feel like I wanted to leave before I even tried the food. The locals like it, so that means that it must be awful! read more

The ceilings were dirty, the inside was dark, and my lettuce was brown. However the service is good.

Best Cole slaw around and the home made pies are amazing. Wednesday nights in the summer there always seems to be a car cruise there

Burgers were good. If you go, don't judge a book by its cover. The lady there is very nice and gave somebody's dog a burger for free. Make sure to have CASH OR CHECK. Definitely a reliable place to get a good meal. They have great burgers, fries, and hot roast beef sandwiches. read more

Stopped here on our pilgrimage to Ruffing's Tree Farm for a Christmas Tree. Pancakes were delicious and large. We also enjoyed the shrimp basket and fries. Service was good as were prices. Please note that they accept cash or check only. read more

Cadet Restaurant - Main dining room. There is also a more traditional diner seating are. - Burgers Near Me - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

We stopped in on our way out of town, and it was a lot of fun! The place is all about the kitsch with a giant roadside cowboy and eclectic decor. It's not meant to be fine dining, but the I found the food delicious! Best french fries I've ever had! Our server was extremely polite and on the ball, and everything was very clean. The prices were very affordable. It just added another great memory to our mini-vacation! read more

i uesd to waitress for george at the cadet but before that i did eat there several times. i enjoyed what i orderd like all resturants sometimes you order sometinhg and you love it and some times you dont. the cadet definantly gets that one taste bud. depending on what you like. the staff is polite and friendly and george always trys to make it a point to make you as comfortable as possible. the decorations fit the resturant . the dim lights make it a beautiful place. i would definantly reffer someone to eat ther if you want a good quality sit down resturant where you can take your family with out being in a rush. read more