Great hometown feel. Food scratches the itch. I'd highly recommend if visiting the area.

Food is always amazing! Breakfast and lunch specials daily. Reasonably priced. Service is excellent. Everyone is pleasant & helpful. Dine in or to go. Cafe is immaculate. read more

Great food great service great prices. 10/10 would recommend. Very cute mom n pop spot.

After a long snowy morning the Better Half and I stopped here for a late breakfast. First off, great job being open on Monday, nothing else nearby was. Ambience is pretty typical but the service was fantastic and very knowledgeable about gluten sensitivity and food allergies. Better Half said the GF bread is very good. She had the pulled pork melt on GF bread and I had the Italian Chicken melt. Both were very flavorful and piping hot. Their food is made fresh and it really shows. Overall, great experience with friendly intelligent service and fresh, good food. I'd definitely go again if I find myself up there. read more

I reviewed this place a couple years ago when we stumbled upon it. We liked it so much we went back twice during our stay. This trip, we saw it again on nearby eats. Had to come back! Just as I remember. Best Chipped beef I've ever had. It's not bland like everywhere else. It's absolutely phenomenal. Staff is as friendly as I remember, just an absolute great place to eat. And it's a really nice place! Comfortable and priced great! When we're in town again I will absolutely be returning again! read more

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I had a wonderful experience at this cozy cafe! The food was absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home read more

First Place Cafe - Italian melt with pasta salad Siracha burger - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

Takeout was crab corn soup and a turkey melt on rye. Both were great and the place is clean and bright. Not a long wait for ordering at lunch time. read more

First Place was down the road from a wedding venue my fiancé and I had just left. We got there around 9:30 am on Sunday and were seated right away. There's extra seating down the stairs to the left, fyi. My fiancé had eggs, potatoes and sausage while I had the Western on a roll. Both of our meals were frieken delicious. The coffee was very good and last but not least, you get a great value for your money. I would definitely go back and appreciated the opportunity to check it out! read more

Fabulous!!! Beyond 2 thumbs up!! Fantastic food. Impeccable clean cafe. Recommend to the world. Desserts to die for!!

The food is always good, and the owners are great very friendly and attentive. The decor is simple and very well done.

Very well managed and professional. Clean and organized which seems to be rare up there in the sticks. All the breakfast foods were cooked perfectly and our hash browns were crispy and golden brown and delicious. All and all earned the 5 stars - good job! HH read more

Great food! Great coffee! Friendly, clean and love eating there. Fried fish sandwich one of my fav. Delicious soups! read more

We enjoyed lunch here. We got the Buffalo chicken salad and the bbq chicken sandwich. Both were delicious and the service was excellent! A great local cafe to visit for great food! Simple decor, but clean and inviting! read more

Well I must say I was impressed. I was not sure what to expect but it had great reviews so I had to give it a try. This restaurant is such a great mom n pop shop. The staff was so friendly and attentive as well. The town doesn't have too many restaurants in this area so we were really glad we found this place...we went 2 days in a row, so long story short we enjoyed it. They have a very simple breakfast and lunch menu. When you arrive you order at the front and then find your seat wherever you wish. The place is small but cozy. The food comes out pretty quickly. The things we tried were all really good. Pancakes, omelettes, biscuits and gravy. It was the perfect home cooking style. I want to come try their lunch next time. read more

First Place Cafe - Best breakfast in town. Local mom n pop shop with really great food - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

My son and i found this place when we took a trip to PA to go ziplining at the skytop Lodge. On the way there we stop by grab 2 breakfast sandwiches and we took the menu as well, I've got the the campsite and I was delighted by the sandwiches. I've told my son that we have to review the menu and maybe we can stop by on the way home and we did. We headed home around 2:30 pm and I've told my kid, we need to try some other items. AGAIN. We were amazed by buffalo wings, the chicken parm sandwich and the sirracha burger. Omg such a small place with amazing food, the owner Josh was very very nice to us.. If you ever around the area, stop by and you won't be disappointed. Love this place read more

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Great breakfast sandwiches. Haven't had the other menu items, but looking forward to trying. It is clear that the owners take pride in their place. Very clean and friendly. Even drove by recently and saw someone cleaning and blowing off the parking lot! read more

The owners are amazing people who make amazing food! My kids are constantly asking to eat there and they take the time to know you.

Friendly service, delicious and reasonably priced food, and a cute & clean interior. I found this place on Yelp on our way to the Skytop Lodge, and I'm really glad we stopped in! They serve breakfast all day and have daily specials. They also had art and jewelry from local artists inside. read more

First Place Cafe - Bacon and spinach omelette with home fries - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

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Had time to kill before an appoint and stumbled upon this place. Food was excellent as was the service. If I am ever in the area again I will definitely eat here again. read more

We were on a weekend vacation from Philadelphia and looking for an easy place for lunch and were so happy we found this gem. Don't let the simplistic decor fool you, the food here is really great and well priced. I got the Turkey Rachel - crisp, gooey cheese, grilled perfectly. My husband got the Grilled Chicken Melt - bread was excellent and chicken was moist. We were actually a bit surprised at how good the food was not to mention how nice the staff was. Although we didn't need it for our visit, they have a grocery area if you want to pick up some simple camping foods which is a nice add on. The only downside...for being a cafe the coffee was subpar. But overall - a 5 star experience! read more

First Place Cafe - Grilled Chicken Melt with a side of split pea soup - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

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Family run cafe with great food and great service! I always try and pay with cash to support a great business!

What a great find, it's just a minute from Buck Hill. I often go and have a veggie omelette and coffee. A nice couple run the place. Service is quick with a smile. I would say it's extremely casual you order at the counter and the bring the food to your table when it's ready, the coffee bar is self serve. read more

First Place Cafe - Veggie omelette - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

Super adorable small cafe, always a good meal no matter what you choose. I love getting the soup of the day whatever it may be because it can always be guaranteed to be tasty. Have been going for years and never disappoints. read more

Loved this place! Stopped by for a breakfast sandwich on the way to the mountains and the place was immaculate and super covid safe! Food was really good too! Wish they were open Tuesday and Wednesday so I could stop by again before heading home. read more

Hard to imagine a better way to start your day than this gem on 390. Fresh made to order food. Home cooking. Bacon Eggs Stacks and coffee. Friendly service fast and also some other essentials for a hike or a ride. Hope to be back. read more

Food was delish!! Everything made fresh to order! We ate in one day and did takeout the next. Staff was friendly, portions were generous and cafe was very clean. When in the area we'll definitely be back! read more

Came to eat here from Skytop Lodge and was not disappointed. Clean and spacious. Lots to choose from. My husband had an egg sandwich and blueberry pancakes (they were delicious) kids had pancakes and loved them. I had a special of veggie quiche and it was one of the best I've had in a while with homemade home fries. Will make this a stop for sure when we're up here. Also have farm fresh eggs available to take home. read more

Checked out this place while staying in Barrett township. Adorable little cafe. Workers were friendly, we were greeted upon entering the store. They had a chalkboard of specials. I got a egg sandwich and home fries and my boyfriend had a hamburger and fries. Both were amazing. You can tell they make it all fresh. The prices were very affordable. We sat inside and ate and it was very clean and bright. They have a small coffee bar and some beverages in the cooler. They had homemade desserts too! Try and bring cash as it is a small business. Highly recommend. The reviews are spot on! read more

Great soups daily and even better specials and desserts. Upscale favorites with the friendliest staff. Love love love

What a perfect little lunch place! We were on our way to a zip-lining adventure at Skytop lodge and wanted to grab a bite to eat beforehand. I realized why this is called First Place as we drove for miles without many food options on 390. This was the "first place" we came upon. So glad we stopped. Everything was homemade and really interesting menu items. I highly recommend the Chipotle Pork melt. It was a sophisticated melding of flavors. Such a great surprise for lunch. If we are ever in the area again, we would make a point to stop. read more

Not sure they're first, but they're up there. Service matters to them, clearly. I ate ther and enjoyed my food.

It's a cafe, like about 19,000 other cafes in these here United States. Comfort food, friendly service. Not sure why it's got so many 5 star ratings though; to me, 5 stars is a destination restaurant worth a trip just to go there, like say La Grenouille in Manhattan or Commander's Palace in New Orleans. All about your frame of reference, I guess read more

Coming into town for the weekend. Stopped here for Sunday lunch on our way out. It was the best food I had all weekend!! Very cozy and the people that worked there were prob some of the nicest people I've come in contact with in awhile. Felt like home. Chicken corn chowder was insanely good. Highly recommend. read more

A solid place for breakfast and lunch. Jeff and his wife are always working hard to give you from scratch delicious and tasty fare. I also find it priced very reasonably, so take a crowd of houseguests and don't worry about picking up the tab. Some of our favorites are the homemade soups and omelettes. read more

What a great place to stop off at during a lunch break at a conference at Skytop Lodge. I'd definitely recommend checking out the many options that First Place Cafe has to offer on their menu for travelers, couples and families alike. I enjoyed the buffalo chicken cheese steak and my wife had the chicken cheese steak. Both sandwiches were cooked exactly the way we ordered them and we shared a basket of freshly cut homemade french fries! We'd definitely be back. read more

Wonderful home made food at a cute family owned cafe in the middle of the poconos. I felt like I was getting food from mom's kitchen! We came after the zip lining treetop adventure nearby and our tour guide recommended this place when I asked for a casual place to get food before heading home. They have a big board of items to order - and some pre packaged items including home made soups. We had a fabulous burger and potato salad, and my son had chicken rice soup he loved ... We also brought home wonderful chili and home made apple pie which were fantastic ! read more

This was a neat little general store style cafe. Counter ordering then grab your own drink. They have a few tables to relax waiting for your food and a neat cozy porch with additional seating. Food is pretty basic cafe/diner, cut and dry selections, but done very well. Food came quick and was high quality. My wife's blueberry pancakes were REALLY good. We were in and out in 25 minutes, tops. Great for a quick, relaxing breakfast. read more

Went back for lunch and it was just as good as breakfast. We had the salad and half sandwich lunch specials. Fresh delicious food and generous portions. I want the recipe for their house made salad dressing! read more

First Place Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Canadensis, Pennsylvania

Great people, and a great place, owners Jeff and Lisa place run a clean professional, restaurant. The food is always fresh and homemade, perfect example of a café! Fresh-baked rolls, unique sandwiches and salads! read more

My husband and I were camping this weekend and stopped into this delightful small cafe. The pancakes were amazing so fluffy and delicious. The biscuits and gravy were also super delicious. Great prices and good portion sizes. If I lived closer I would be there all the time! Well decorated and friendly staff read more