Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Cross Keys Diner

    4.2 (289 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Cross Keys Diner Photos

    Business Info

    CROSS KEYS DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Cross Keys Diner

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Creamed chipped beef
    Greg K.

    TL/DR: the specials seem awesome, but apparently sell out fast A cute little space, with a lot of staff on hand, clearly a favorite of locals. There were some awesome specials that our somewhat harried server belatedly told us were sold out- after we'd ordered them, and she headed back to the kitchen to place our order. Uh....OK, so staying on top of things wasn't her key skill set, I guess. My SOS was good, though I couldn't shake the feeling that maybe the dried beef was Hormel quality (IFYKYK). It still hit the spot, and I'd come back again if I passed this way.

    Scramble and English muffin
    Courtney C.

    Well I'm glad I decided to give it another go- I've now been coming semi regularly over the past year or two and have enjoyed it immensely. I particularly love that I can get a combo with eggs meat and French toast - the combo platter. The baked goods are also heavenly - had pumpkin bread pudding and a raspberry muffin both to die for. Their coffee is good too. They're definitely always busy which is great for them but the wait can sometimes be a little long. Sometimes the tables are a tight squeeze and they run out of specials - but this is all just a testament to how good they are. Last time we put our name and were told it was be a 20 minute wait, we came back maybe 12 minutes later and they had given our table away so we had to wait longer - but then they offered to text another group after us. That's been the only real problem I've had but overall exceptional. Oh and I like the potatoes the old way - but that's just me. However you can ask for them with onions which I never knew until I asked. They make the best eggs - hands down.

    The Sam omelette. Super tasty.
    Michael G.

    My wife, friends, and I wanted to get some late breakfast after our conference and based on your Yelp reviews, Cross Keys Diner was our choice. We made a very good one. There's nothing really fancy about what I think is a converted house into a diner; just the boisterous crowd (ourselves included), great coffee and better food. We all didn't eat breakfast, so we were famished when he got in a bit after 11am. I checked in and they have signage that you will not be seated until everyone in your party is present. Once this was the case, we only waited maybe five minutes before being seated at the no frills table and chairs. The menu is a typical diner menu with a little bit of everything. We all wanted breakfast. My one friend had the French toast, my other had a French Toast "sandwich" which had eggs and home fries, and my wife and I had omelettes. Mine had hot sausage, peppers, fresh greens, and mozzarella to go with the three eggs. The home fries were nice and crispy. All of the comfort food put us into comfort comas. The coffee was nice and hot, and we wolfed the food down quickly. Service was friendly and fast. Parking is free off to the side in their own lot. Seems like a lot of regulars come here. Prices were reasonable. $80 including a hefty tip for four meals and three coffees.

    Turkey, poblano, jalapeño cheese and onions melt.
    Michael S.

    The food was fresh and amazing! The staff was friendly and quick. This is a great little quirky diner!

    Vegetable and cheese egg white omelette, potatoes whole wheat toast, and a side of buttermilk pancakes
    Steve L.

    Had a super breakfast. Vegetable egg white omelette was so good. Came with nicely prepared potatoes. Also sky a short stack of wonderful buttermilk pancakes. Service was efficient. Ambiance is a throwback with 70's music. Love this place.

    Taco MacArthur Omelette

    The food and service was exceptional! Pleasant atmosphere, with fast service. Plenty of easy parking. We had to wait a few minutes for a table.

    blueberry pancakes

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    In the context of a diner - it's more like a broad menu NY delicatessen: Attentive service, broad menu, tasty food. I

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Michael S.
    136
    114
    37

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Appreciate your kind words!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ed W.
    0
    90
    31

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Angela S.
    1
    382
    246

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Krista E.

    Krista E.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Always a good meal, always friendly and they have the best pancakes I've ever eaten. Service is always fast,friendly.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of L W.
    1
    1160
    7925

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Edye B.
    0
    61
    151

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ron D.
    0
    9
    11

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John B.
    19
    49
    0

    2 years ago

    Great place Except - Please turn the heat on I hate eating in an icebox. I don't mind cool but freezing is no good Thank you !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Solid. Great omelets, that's for sure. Highly recommend. An institution of Doylestown.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Local place good food friendly staff though the seating is very tight. In bad weathers the waiting area is too small inside

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of E K.
    28
    7
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mac S.
    33
    78
    5

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aaron D.
    220
    46
    25

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 8

    Ask the Community - Cross Keys Diner

    You might also consider

    Farmhouse Tavern

    Farmhouse Tavern

    3.9(119 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I'm really shocked to see these high ratings…read more Took a long time to get seated. Waited over an hour for our food (the same amount of people sat next to us after we sat down and they received their meals within 20 minutes. Our meals were simple. Two wraps, a hot BLT and buffalo chicken sliders. None of them were even average. BLT was cold, sliders looked like something I could make in my air frier using frozen buffalo chicken and the wraps were just ok. No idea why it took an hour. Waitress had to text her boss to see if she could comp us. I feel bad for her. She probably has to deal with this all the time and doesn't get any freedom to try and make her customers happy when things go sideways.

    I had lunch at Farmhouse Tavern on Friday when I was in Doylestown for a day. It couldn't be a more…read moreclassic tavern if it tried. Really comfortable and cozy inside. I sat at a high top table by the bar, but there's also seating at the bar and seating in a small dining area. The service was great. And I really enjoyed my burger (cooked medium rare, it was juicy and delicious) and my beer (a Smithwick's on tap). My only teeny tiny complaint is that the mushrooms and grilled onions on my burgers were cold, and I wish they'd been warmed up on the grill before going onto the burger - it might have been perfect then! Overall, a great tavern lunch. I'd happily go back for another burger and beer! Or fish and chips! Or anything else!

    Photos
    Farmhouse Tavern - February 2023

    February 2023

    Farmhouse Tavern - Chicken sandwich with those perfect fries

    Chicken sandwich with those perfect fries

    Farmhouse Tavern - Half and Half

    See all

    Half and Half

    Aunt Judy's Family Restaurant - Eggs Benedict & fruit

    Aunt Judy's Family Restaurant

    3.5(91 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    It is staycation week for us so we are taking the opportunity to work our way through our list of…read morebreakfast spots to try while my guy has some time off of work I am not quite sure how to write about Aunt Judy's. Although it is clearly a beloved neighborhood cafe, our experience did not shine as bright for us as we had hoped. A fun twist of events we actually had an "Aunt Judy" sighting while we were dining. She popped in briefly, was immediately greeted by the locals and disappeared as quickly as she arrived. It added a personal touch and put a face to the place. Adorned in Phillies regalia Aunt Judy's shows the marks of years of patronage. The creaky floors, chipped paint and well worn furniture show this place is a staple of the community and definitely well loved by the locals The food was only average and the service although friendly lacked the attentiveness we typically experience eating out. While I am glad we got to check it out, I'm doubtful we will make the trip to visit again. Judging by the steady stream of regulars it will be there for years to come.

    It was ok. Actually kind of expensive for a little hole in the wall. 2 people…read more35$ for normal breakfast stuff. However it did include a 5$ piece of scrapple: yes one thin piece 5 bucks. Oh well, live and learn.

    Photos
    Aunt Judy's Family Restaurant - Eggs Benedict

    Eggs Benedict

    Aunt Judy's Family Restaurant - Two 2 Eggs Any Style with French Toast, 2 Eggs Any Style with Homefries and Toast & Bacon

    Two 2 Eggs Any Style with French Toast, 2 Eggs Any Style with Homefries and Toast & Bacon

    Aunt Judy's Family Restaurant - The breakfast menu offers many choices at low prices.

    See all

    The breakfast menu offers many choices at low prices.

    Turning Point

    Turning Point

    3.6(99 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated in local places of interest. I ordered the…read morebreakfast combo. My eggs were perfectly cooked, bacon was crispy and my Belgian waffle was very delicious. The server, Sarah, was very attentive and responsive to our needs. I love how you can get an unlimited pot of coffee and a to go cup so I could finish enjoying their great coffee while running my errands.

    The waitress told me the butter was real. Turns out they use Sunglow butter. Which explains out to…read moremake more profit using the blend of contain vegetable oil blend (palm and palm kernel oil, soybean oil), skim milk, and unsalted butter (cream), along with natural flavors and preservatives. But thats every restaurant. So I should know better. When they tell it real, it's not. Don't fall for it. It's different taste good at all. No flavor. You can if you ask pay $2.00 for real syrup. Hopefully thats not a blend. The place nice. I had sheimo lite on the cheddar omelette (now I'm wondering if thhat the cheese owned by the pharmaceudical but for price you should use real butter but I eat rarely until real food can be served. .Pfizer does not own any cheese brands directly, but it developed a genetically engineered enzyme called fermentation-produced chymosin (FPC) that is used in about 90% of cheese produced in the U.S., which includes brands like Kraft, Sargento, and Tillamook. These brands use FPC in their cheese products, but they are not owned by Pfizer. Look that up. I head awhile ago cheese was a depop food.

    Photos
    Turning Point
    Turning Point
    Turning Point

    See all

    Genevieve's Kitchen - Grilled lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus!!! Yum

    Genevieve's Kitchen

    4.2(221 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Genevieve's was a first time experience for the four of us (my wife, her sister and my brother in…read morelaw and me). We made 5pm reservations which was perfect timing. We sat outside near an amazing water fountain. The wait staff was friendly and the Chef, Joey accommodating and attentive. Rolls with seasoned olive oil was nice. its nice that it was BYOB. The entrees were splendid. The pork chop on the bone was last night's winner. Great atmosphere. Outside dining is better than inside. Reservation desk seemed overwhelmed as we left around 7. 4-Star recommendation.

    Genevieve's is a cute little spot in the heart of Doylestown, perfect for a brunch on Saturday…read more Important note is they do close at 2pm so if you have a larger group or want time to visit, you'll want to make sure you get an early reservation. For the first time visitors, go up the stairs from the street, through the doorway and down the small hall, to another door where you'll enter the restaurant. There are smaller rooms with various seating options including an outside patio for when the weather is nice. The staff is friendly and very attentive (sometimes almost too much where we felt rushed to have them clear our plates), but the food is why you came. Can't recommend the chicken avocado club enough (toasted sourdough and the best hand cut fries you've ever had) plus the French onion angus burger (fantastic, super juicy and great flavor). Overall, good experience. Great food. Looking forward to sitting outside when it's nice out.

    Photos
    Genevieve's Kitchen - Back dining room

    Back dining room

    Genevieve's Kitchen - Crab cake meal

    Crab cake meal

    Genevieve's Kitchen - Outdoor seating

    See all

    Outdoor seating

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Buffalo Chicken Wrap was  good

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

    2.8(61 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $

    We rarely eat at Perkins anymore now that my elderly parents are gone…read more The 55 and over menu was their favorite. Had dinner on a dead Easter Sunday (the place we wanted to go to was closed - duh!) and Colleen, our server, was great. I had a $10 BLT with Onion Rings instead of fries ($1/59 extra) and my man had potato pancakes which were, um, nontraditional. I liked them - he did not. It's pancake batter with shredded potatoes in it. Not latkes, but I (oddly enough) liked them. Stick to breakfast food and you'll be fine.

    Where do I start...walked in and there wasnt anyone there to greet us...finally a waitress came out…read moreand said she can help us but was told no by the Manager that she would help us...ok 5 min later was sat..while seated we watched other people in other sections seated after us getting drinks and even bring served their food...my husband asked the water who looked like he had it together if we had a server and he kindly said he would get her...another 10 min goes buy and she finally arrived and we ordered our drinks and food....20 min later about to leave drinks arrived and didnt bring the right drinks....watched table neae us leave because they were waiting even longer for their drinks and they were before us with same waitress...it wasn't busy....she had 2 tables ...the other table had enough and walked out....finally food arrived and again brought wrong order so we ate while my husband was without food..asked for rest of food to go and was told they sold out of his dessert even though he ordered it an hour eatlier when she said the definitely had it....the entire experience was a bust so when leaving we asked to speak to the Manager and was told she cant come talk to us because she is to busy cooking in the kitchen her words for the remaining two tables left in the dining room. We will not be returning....luckily Ritas was open so our kids could enjoy dessert.

    Photos
    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Complete menu

    Complete menu

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Front Door

    Front Door

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

    See all

    Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar

    Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar

    3.2(168 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    This was a very disappointing visit to Chambers Restaurant, especially since we've eaten here…read morebefore and had a very good experience. We arrived around 9:10 p.m. There was only one table in the dining room, and they left shortly after we were seated. Only one other table came in while we were there, yet it still took nearly 10 minutes to find someone to seat us. We ordered two Steak Frites--one medium and one well done. Unfortunately, the medium steak came out rare, and the well-done steak was closer to medium. The garlic sauce was only lukewarm, not hot, and both steaks were tougher and fattier than expected. While our waitress was friendly, the overall service felt disorganized and inattentive, with staff seemingly stretched thin and focused on tasks other than guest care. Another group also struggled to get seated, and basic service details--like checking on tables or refilling drinks--were overlooked, leaving us feeling largely ignored throughout the meal. After seeing how undercooked my steak was, I decided I didn't want another one. Instead, I reordered the BBQ burger. Unfortunately, it didn't arrive until my spouse had completely finished eating. The burger itself was just okay, but the frizzled onions were extremely stale, and the bacon was overcooked, with parts of it burnt. To their credit, management removed the Steak Frites from our bill and gave us 50% off the burger, which we appreciated. However, for the prices they charge, the overall quality of the food and service simply didn't justify the cost. They also charge a surcharge on top of that if you use a credit card. Tipping should reflect the quality of service provided, and in this case, the experience did not meet expectations. If you're going to remain open until 9:00 p.m. and later, there should be enough staff and experienced kitchen personnel to provide the same level of service guests would expect earlier in the evening. Overall, this visit fell far short of our previous experiences. We left disappointed and hoping this was just an off night, but based on this experience, it's difficult to recommend.

    Went with a large group for lunch. Working with the manager ahead of time was a pleasure. They…read morewere helpful and responsive. Everyone said their food was delicious and fresh. Waiter was good considering the large group and a slight mix up with lack of lunch specials. Only concern would be lack of close handicapped parking since two people in the group needed it Would definitely go back.

    Photos
    Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar - Atmosphere shot

    Atmosphere shot

    Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar
    Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar

    See all

    Cross Keys Diner - diners - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...