Order the Gluten free chocolate chip and banana pancakes, Huge and filling !!! They were so good!!…read more!!!!! Our waitress was awesome and patient after we just worked 10 hr night shift. The atmosphere felt cozy and was interesting looking at all the photos of those who served or are serving!! Was a really good experience, I'll be back

So I'm going to preface this review by saying we were here on a Monday holiday, it seemed short…read morestaffed (or they always run this short, I don't know) The vibes were great. Country diner feel, nothing spectacular, you feel like you are home. You can see the regulars coming through and that's always a good sign. Our server seemed both rushed and annoyed in general. Like I said, I don't know if it's because they were short handed. We never got any coffee or water refills and it seemed like the order when it came out was a struggle. We had ordered hashbrowns for my daughter and they never came. The food is what you would expect from a diner vibe. Some really exceptional, some not so much. The pancakes were obviously a selling point, my wife's waffle was delicious. The sausage and scrapple were great for this kind of establishment. Bacon was stale and cold. The sunny eggs were actually cooked perfectly, which I never expect from anywhere, so kudos on that. The fresh fruit selection was bananas and thawed frozen blueberries. So you get what you get. Overall, stick to the pancakes, sausage and scrapple, steer clear of any fresh fruit options and don't expect much from the service if you aren't a regular. I'd still go back and try other menu options.

This is an adorable place off the highway. Reasonably priced food and coffee with plenty of areas…read moreto grab a seat. I will say if you're in a rush to grab a cup of coffee and go, this probably isn't the place to go to. I was here around 945 on a Wednesday and they were slammed. It only took about 20 minutes to get my to go order and latte, which was worth the wait. Will come back and dine in the next time I'm in the area.

While passing through Ephrata we searched Yelp for dinner ideas. The strong reviews of Stonehouse…read moreCafe got our attention. It's definitely a cute place - smallish, but with lots of character and good food. They have a no nonsense espresso machine and they made me an upside-down dry cappuccino without any hesitation. If I lived in Ephrata I could see this becoming my main go-to for my cappuccinos. Service was friendly but a little slow. It could be our timing was bad, and to their credit the cook warned us that our order (we split one burger) would take 30 or more minutes. That seemed excessive to us but who knows, maybe they just received 10 DoorDash orders right before we arrived. Times like this really separate the good from the great restaurants. Great service would have been to not only apologize, but to also offer us a free espresso drink or an appetizer or a dessert to hold us over. Instead we had to ask for water two or three times. Over all, our experience was enjoyable, but they should consider hiring one or two more crew members.

Quick service on a weekday morning! We arrived before 8am and had our food arrive quickly. Within…read morean hour more people arrived and about 4 more tables were full, but we had avoided the morning rush. My strawberry banana açaí bowl was yummy. The granola was perfect with just the right amount of honey drizzled on top. My friend enjoyed her wrap and remarked how nice the sauce was that was on top. She also found some cute items for sale...they have a cute area with jewelry and other small items for sale. Good selection and not expensive. Griddle and Grind helps our local social service agency EASS so I like supporting Griddle and Grind!

Stopped here with my daughter on a Wednesday morning. There was only one other table occupied when…read morewe arrived. I didn't know this place existed before today, but I'd definitely come back. I had the Signature Breakfast Crepe, and my daughter ordered the Maple Bacon. We both got the hash brown side. Everything was delicious! The hash browns didn't have the texture I was expecting, but the flavor was a pleasant surprise. The location is unique -- set inside an older home with a fun, quaint atmosphere and relaxing background music. Overall, a great spot for breakfast. 10/10 recommend.

Terrific food, excellent service, fun atmosphere! Always a great dining experience! Go hungry!!read more

Bottom line - bacon. So delicious! Really enjoyed the deluxe bacon sampler & the caramel burger is…read moreto die for! Such a fun spot for a delicious breakfast or brunch, can't recommend enough.

We were recently in the area for our son's wedding. I desperately wanted to find a place that made…read moregood dried beef gravy over toast, a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. We saw this diner and dedicated to stop. I had my doubts judging a book by its cover, so I opened up Facebook to check reviews. The general consensus was that the food is good, but the service needed work. So, considering I can't eat service but I can eat good food, we went in. The first lady to greet us did so with a big smile. She was friendly, helpful and kind. Our waitress, Jess, followed soon after. She too came with a smile and a greeting and she listened closely while my wife detailed her food allergies. She was genuinely concerned that my wife would be able to safely eat her meal and took detailed observation of her needs. Me? I got what I was looking for. I found my dried beef gravy over toast and enjoyed that with a side of hashbrowns and sausage links. The sausage was an up charge, but that was fine. It was good and a healthy serving. Sausage was not too spicy but not bland either. The dried beef gravy was a little thicker than I am used to, but it had good flavor, such as I enjoy. Orange juice was actually sweet. It wasn't that sour diner stuff you usually get at such places. Jess came back to our table frequently and made sure we were well taken care of. She was very outgoing and we talked for a little. She celebrated with us about our son's wedding and congratulated us. The meal was good. The service was good. I came close to a four star review over cleanliness. This is clearly an old diner and the floors were stained and a bit greasy. I believe they were probably mopped, but they should probably be stripped and cleaned professionally. The floor was pretty grimy. Not filthy with food, just greasy. Maybe it's a diner thing. The tables were well stocked with a wide range of everything from creamers and sugar to condiments. The booths were roomy and accommodated my size. The bathrooms were barely acceptable. I know people can make a mess of a bathroom, so I always try to grade on a curve, but the men's room was pretty dirty. The mirror was covered in hard water stains, the trash can was overflowing and the floor was dirty. I spared my reader a picture of the urinal, but it was pretty bad. I almost bumped it down a star for bathrooms. The windows in the diner also appear to be water damaged, giving it a worn out look from inside. Not material to the food or service though. Parking is ample. ADA spots are available. Overall I'd say quality of food was five. Service was five. Cleanliness was four stars. If you're looking for something nice, this isn't it. If you're looking for nostalgia or grandma's cooking, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a place to grab a decent bite to eat and run, it is a solid contender any day.

A really cute coffee shop filled with plants (which I love) and auto decor (which my husband…read moreloved). I had a breakfast sandwich on sourdough that was very good but I was most excited about the homemade sourdough cinnamon rolls! They were delicious! Service was friendly and fast. We hope to be back in the near future!

It's a beautiful coffee shop if you're ever in the New Holland area... we were staying at a near…read moreAirbnb tiny home and came to enjoy some coffee. They serve breakfast and other foods. But the best part is that they roast their own beans. The help is of course the most friendly and helpful and the store is large and beautiful! If you want to go somewhere to study or work... this is a great shop!

The Ark House Diner opened recently in Leola, formerly Eli's Place serving breakfast, lunch &…read moredinner. The dining room has booths and table seating with tile floors and high pitch ceiling with windows for natural light. The breakfast offerings include eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, and oatmeal. The lunch/dinner offerings include sandwiches, burgers, subs, seafood, salads, soups, chili, quesadillas, fried foods, pasta dishes, meatloaf, turkey dinner, chicken dinners, roast beef, pork dishes, and desserts. They offer daily specials too including weekday breakfast & lunch specials I stopped by Ark House on a rainy afternoon. I arrived here and the place wasn't too busy after the lunch rush. I was seated in a booth and given a menu to look at. I requested an ice water and ordered the Shrimp Parm with Spaghetti ($14.99 plus tax) with choice of one side (chose mac & cheese) and garlic toast. The food came out in 12 minutes after I ordered. The portion of food was good which was comprised of 8 breaded jumbo shrimp topped with red sauce & melted cheese with a side of soft cooked spaghetti with a sweet meat sauce. The mac & cheese (orange) was very dense and rich. The thick slices of garlic toast were soft and buttery. After I was done, the check was brought over which was $15.89 with tax and before tip. I paid at the front register. Overall, the food I had was fantastic and I was a bit torn whether to choose a pasta dish or a traditional country homestyle meal. The shrimp parm was very tasty and hot as was the mac & cheese. The service was friendly and adequate. I was glad I stopped here instead of going to a smorgasbord restaurant, which was very packed and pricey. The meal I had at Ark House Diner was pretty reasonable.

Cute place, good food, good service, sweet people. Good for families. They gave us more food than…read morewe could possibly eat, which is how my family likes it

Mgr yelling at an employee in front of customers, employees in back using racial words, coffee was…read moreterrible. Didn't even taste brewed. Read up on owner and saw articles regarding discrimination of a young man sitting in shop with a laptop and a backpack "too long ". It was all "unacceptable " in my eyes and will be sharing the experience with others. All these "good reviews" may be true or written by people they know , to boost customers to come in, cause I can't understand why someone would go to a place that has that kind of behavior... employees and mgmt.

Another tasty experience at Wired Cup. My son had a sausage egg n cheese sandwich on a bagel. We…read moreeach ordered a fruit smoothie and really enjoyed it. Service was quick and we found seats even though there was a very steady stream of customers between 9-10am.

My first titled Yelp review, Good cake, cold food & a trip…read moreto McDonald's It's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day; Yay!! Oooh Bananas Foster is on the board and their homemade, fudgy chocolate cake and of course - Ice Cream!! Oh heck, I'll have what I usually get: scrambled eggs, rye toast, bacon, hashbrowns, a side of cake (cause it's that good) and a shared scoop of oatmeal raisin cookie ice cream. Our waitress was lovely. Our food came out, surprisingly quick and the coffee/tea refills, were constant. Udder Choice, did you just serve me cold, lumpy hard eggs (as if sitting on the counter for 30 minutes) and bacon, that had been sitting around for too long. I believe you did and I'm not happy about that. I made a special trip for this occassion and I ended up at McDonald's, afterwards.

Enjoyed a shared sandwich (grilled tuna) with my partner, soups and ice cream. Very interesting…read morespot with lots to look at around the beautiful open barn like building. Would definitely go back when in Ephrata. Arrived at 11:30 and a small waiting line started forming when we left. I'm sure it gets popular during the busy times. They did have counter seating as well.

I have passed this cafe probably hundreds of times and never knew it was there. A hidden little gem…read morein Ephrata for sure! My kiddos and I order food and drinks. I would recommend to friends & family in the area! The staff (including owner) were beyond friendly and the food was delicious. Don't let those 1 star reviews fool you. It was a great atmosphere and they serve ice cream. We will be back!

Love the Christmas decor! Stopped in for breakfast and was surprised by how much decor they already…read morehave put up for the holiday season. I ordered and got my sandwich quickly as did my friends.