This was our first visit to this diner in mid afternoon. The space is large with various areas of…read morebooths and some tables. Our server, Courtney was pleasant and attentive. The menu is extensive. We had a hard time choosing. There are lunch specials, dinner specials, senior menu, and breakfast all day. I decided on a cranberry chicken salad wrap which was very good, except it had diced tomatoes which I do not want and had to do surgery to extract them. I have not previously had tomatoes IN chicken salad. Slices on the bread, yes, which I request they leave off. So if you don't mind that ingredient then you will find this a tasty choice. My partner ordered the ham and bean soup, always her favorite. It had vegetables throughout, carrots aplenty. Normally ham and bean soup is ham, beans, broth. Vegetables not needed or wanted. Essentially this chef adds unwanted (to us) items to menu staples, which may not bother most people. For me it reminds me of trying to use up leftovers by adding them to other items. The place is very accessible, bathroom accessible, and clean. Owners or staff do smoke right outside the front door. Parking lot is large. Price point very affordable. Our total before tip was $35. With so many menu choices I am sure we will add this eatery to our rotation.

Not realizing a second location existed from the same owners, I stumbled upon this establishment as…read moreI was looking for breakfast at a diner that was nearby. It was a typical diner experience. I was seated quickly and service was quick, efficient and friendly. I ordered the Centerville Omelette which had ham, bacon, sausage, onions, mushroom, green pepper and cheese. The omelette was filling. I asked for my potatoes extra crispy and they fell short on this request but overall I was satisfied with my meal. I would definitely consider revisiting this diner in the future.

My first dining experience was at New Holland Family Restaurant in New Holland after a rainy…read moremorning shopping the major greenhouses in East Earl. With an impressive extension menu, I opted for hot tea with honey (they offer a selection of herbal teas), chicken corn soup, and a Patty Melt, all of which were delicious. Excellent service and timely check-ins for an enjoyable meal to dry out for the next greenhouse visit. There is plenty of parking and a welcoming diner atmosphere, and I will definitely come back in the future.

The food here was really good diner food and I loved it. I had the turkey dinner with stuffing,…read morebaked potato and baked corn. Finished with their jello salad thing that was so country delicious. The downside was the service. It wasn't busy and the server left all the empty dishes on our table even through dessert. We weren't offered drink refills once. They didn't check on us at all except to move the meal along. The server seemed to not have the answer to some basic questions along the way as well. If it were busy I could excuse this but she was 'busy' talking to the busser girls who were all hanging in the corner not doing anything. We were in the area visiting for the weekend and come to the area often but probably won't be visiting new holland family restaurant again.

We were going ur first an adventure and used Yelp to find something nearby. I'm fussy about salmon…read moreand the description sounded so good for the Salmon Salad under specialty salads. It was great, absolutely delicious. Our server was helpful, friendly. The vibe was all cool diner inside with an addition added at some time. If you like diners with a large menu, this is the place for you!

This eatery, once upon a time many years ago was a little diner, and the original counter and…read morebooths are still there, evoking some nostalgia. The "new" Cloister Restaurant has a new ramp, new exterior, and a new dining room. The menu is extensive with some of the old Pennsylvania Dutch offerings still available. Liver and onions was not on the menu but is available. You just have to ask for it. My vegetarian friend loved their in house veggie burger patty. I ordered ham loaf, not bad, with a side of apple filling. The apples were not in evidence and the taste was rather bland with a mushy texture smothered in brown gravy. Will not get again. The other 4 in our party of 5 ate everything and enjoyed it! Service was good, unsweet tea was good, restrooms clean, establishment nicely furnished. Parking is good and ramp is great at the entrance. Overall a 4.5 rating!

I had my 55th wedding anniversary celebration at this restaurant. We had 38 people. The Service…read moreatmosphere, and food were excellent. I wanted a perfect night for my bride of 55 years. Cork And Cap restaurant delivered. Mandy was exceptional to work with at the start of the planning.

Hotel was busy with multiple weekend parties and weddings. Although most of the tables were empty,…read morewe were told there would be quite a wait to be seated as walk ins. We were invited to have a seat at the bar. Once we grabbed seats, it took another ten minutes before anyone behind the bar made eye contact or greeted us. I understand it was a busy night. But a smile and a quick acknowledgment would have gone a long way. It was a little disorganized as other people's meals were given to us twice and we had to tell them it wasn't our order. Food was good once it arrived. Not sure we would return. Just not the warmest nor welcoming experience.

One of my most beloved breakfast spots in Lancaster. You are nearly always able to get a table but…read moreit does get very crowded on weekends. The service is amazing and the building is quintessential small diner atmosphere. I typically stick with the skillets - I love the Greek Island Skillet - but the french toast and other sweet breakfast options are SO delicious. The Pantry also serves my favorite hash-browns ever. Something about the Rondelle sliced potatoes is amazing. Each side of the potatoes is crunchy and is a perfect texture addition to the skillet.

This is one of our favorite local breakfast stops. The service is fairly quick, the waitresses are…read morewelcoming and attentive , and the food is consistently good. We've noticed lately the specials have been really good, playing to the Pantry's strength as a breakfast/lunch location while also trying to introduce slightly new flavor profiles. We always recommend this restaurant to friends from out of town.

I'm not sure where to start except to say thar John Jeffries in one of the best dining experiences…read moreI've had in Central PA. Five absolutely well-earned stars. I visited as part of a work related event and was able to enjoy both the bar and dining room. The bar selections were first-rate and while not extensive they were well-considered. John Jeffries specializes in local farm to table ingredients. I enjoyed a watercress potato soup followed by the Puedmontese grass-fed petite beef steak. Both were absolutely delicious. The service was first-rate: friendly and attentive without being obnoxious and VERY well-trained to a level you'd expect in a much larger city. Can't wait to bring my companion back for a visit that I know she will love.

First, I love the rustic meets modern aesthetic here. I'm a sucker for exposed brick and stone,…read moreconduit and other throwback "finishes". The hotel lobby and bar are welcoming and represent entree to this small eatery. This place features local farm items so the menu is always subject to change. We went to celebrate an anniversary (not ours) and it was a nice welcome for the server to offer the celebrants complimentary prosecco. From there, it was an adventure. Three of us had the shrimp and grits, which, uniquely, were not the typical southern dish but an earthy creation featuring very barley forward grits that also included very chunky carrots and other enhancements I am at a loss to identify. Good, but a surprise for my southern shrimp and grits-expecting palate. The shrimp were pretty overcooked and detracted from the barley-enhanced grits. Two enjoyed the wedge salad. For mains, two enjoyed the shrimp bisque, and the pan fried boneless chicken breast. I had the meatloaf and found it to be a bit gamier than expected likely due to using grass fed beef. The mushroom gravy was nice despite some of the mushrooms having gone over the rainbow bridge. The tallow fried potatoes were luscious despite one being undercooked. The desserts were interesting and all supposedly made in-house. I had the mint chocolate chip ice cream which I found somewhat grainy and crystallized and very lacking in mint flavor. The flourless chocolate cake will likely shock you with its petiteness, but trust me, it packs a wallop of richness that will probably satisfy you. The tres leches cake and honey lavender crème brûlée got high marks. Overall we all liked the ambiance, and were somewhat disappointed with the food. 3.5* rounded down to 3*.

Walking up to the front doors, you wouldn't expect much from this small cafe. The seating is a bit…read morecramped, the chairs are a bit uncomfortable, and you order your food and pay upfront like a traditional cafe. So why the 5 stars then? The food and service make up for everything. It was my first time here, so I was unfamiliar with the menu and wasn't sure what to order. The kind lady taking my order was super helpful and didn't make me feel dumb for asking some pretty dumb questions, which nowadays is pretty rare. Once we sat down, we waited what seemed like only 10 minutes before the food came rolling out. Not only was it quick, but it was delicious. The waffles and pancakes are definitely what you want to get here, as they make some of the best waffles and pancakes I've ever had. The chicken wrap was delicious as well, with the chicken cooked and seasoned perfectly. The fries that came with the wrap were golden brown, crunchy, and very good as well. The eggs Benedict were amazing and came with a really good-quality hollandaise sauce. The breakfast platter was pretty good too, although the home fries were a bit soggy and undercooked. Overall, the food and service make up for the somewhat shaky appearance and cramped seating of the cafe, and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you have the time.

Ida's is a gem in Lancaster. All of the staff is incredibly pleasant, the food is delicious and…read morethey rotate specials enough to keep things interesting and the outdoor seating is a quaint addition to the restaurant. Ida's is one of the top picks whenever our family wants a special breakfast treat.

Overall we LOVE Gus' Food!…read more We got the Ultimate French Toast, very good New York Style Challah Bread, but no whipped cream or powdered sugar threw us off a little! We would prefer a house made syrup, but the Smuckers syrup got the job done. Their breakfast sandwiches are great! Bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel was delicious. The place gets crowded and there is often a wait, we got there before the crowd so it wasn't too bad. Overall the Ephrata location has tons of seating. Gus' has some of the best homefries around! Staff was very friendly! Pay up at the front, not at your table!

I have eaten more than a few times at Gus's in Mount Joy, so today while in Akron we decided to try…read moretheir Ephrata location. The recent snow left a great need for shoveling, and while we found a handicapped place by the door and cleaned off sidewalks, the steps from the car to the sidewalk requires stepping through some piled up snow and some uncleared areas. Still once negotiated it was a straight easy entry. We were seated quickly and I was impressed with the layout of this venue. It has a friendlier vibe and the space is less carved up so to speak. The menu is always extensive. The problem for me is no matter what I choose I don't like it much. This time I got a croquette. Bland, mushy, I don't know. I guess that's how croquettes are. But I just find everything sort of like your big sister's dinner prep when Mom has to work. It's edible but not necessarily enjoyable. Still people love diner fare and with such a huge menu of choices it's a wonder anything tastes remarkable. I think that's it in a nutshell. It's unremarkable. Not bad, but not good either. I will say my companion enjoyed the melted cheese topped crock of tomato soup. So my 4 stars is for wait staff, venue itself, and extensive choices. I took away a star because the food just isn't star worthy, here or in Mt Joy.