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    Jak's Downtown Diner

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jeff R.

    Traditional breakfast at it's finest. Everything was cooked to order, and executed perfectly. Everything has great taste, and I couldn't find one thing that I would have done differently myself. Coffee was fresh, tasty and filled regularly. The Coca-Cola out of the fountain was probably some of the best fountain Coke I have had anywhere lately. The Creamed Chipped Beef was the star of the show. Service was very nice and friendly, I am not from this area, and I was comfortable.

    All this for $6.30. WOW!!!!

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    Nice simple traditional diner! Great food, denent prices. We will definately return the next time we are in the area.

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    2 years ago

    Very reasonable prices, and good selection of breakfast options. Plus you get a ringside seat for all the trains going by.

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    3 years ago

    Easy going, price pleasant, flashback local diner where they'll call ya hon and not ask just refill your coffee!! Good stuff all around!!

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    3 years ago

    Food was decent, and plenty of it. Home fries had a metallic aftertaste. Service was excellent. Ambiance is downtown Topton. 'Nuff said!

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    4 years ago

    Staff is always so kind whenever I go there, food is great & so is the price! Local too!

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    7 years ago

    Hidden gem! Found this place after staying at the Bear Creek Lodge for a wedding. Friendly service and great food!

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    4 years ago

    Awesome food at extremely reasonable prices. Regulars are treated like family and newcomers are welcomed by all. Large portions.

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    Went for breakfast, not impressed. Chopped sirloin was dry as the Sahara & no flavor. Best thing was the wheat toast & service.

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    Fabulous food, prices and service! Staff is super friendly and quick service. We have been coming here for years and will continue!!

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    It's a nice homey looking place, more like someone's house than a diner and I love that.

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    Union and Finch

    4.5(802 reviews)
    12.8 mi
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    Wow!!! Found Union and Finch in an online review article. Absolutely the best food!!! Started w…read morethe Pepperoni and Brussels sprouts. Crispy pepperoni with Brussels, pecorino cheese, and spicy honey. The most unique combination of delicious flavors!! Followed with the Burrata. Excellent and the bread that came with it was some of the tastiest bread I have ever had. Yes, I know it is just bread..but no seriously, so good! Next a burger and fries! My husband declared it the best burger he has had in at least 10 years! Fries were equally noteworthy!! Best best best meal! Beer selection varied and outstanding and the Aperol Spritz was one of the best I've had. Get yourself to Union and Finch..your taste buds will thank you!!

    We sat outside in what they call the "garden room." The ambience and lighting were cozy and…read morepleasant, and it was comfortably warm despite the 30°F temperature. Unfortunately, there was a strong cold draft at floor level, leaving our feet uncomfortably cold throughout the meal. The hostess was sweet and greeted us with a smile. The food service was unremarkable. Our waiter was not particularly friendly nor personable. The drinks were a weak start. The red sangria was poor. The bourbon cocktail was an odd mix of bourbon, apple cider, and other elements--an awkward, Frankenstein-style whiskey sour that simply didn't work. Worst of all, both drinks were served in thin plastic cups, which immediately cheapened the entire experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich and specifically requested a toasted bun. It arrived not just room temperature, but cold. I sent it back, and it returned burning hot... the bottom soggy... literally too hot to pick up... with no browning or color change, clearly microwaved. Microwaving is not toasting. At that point, the sandwich was inedible. I removed the bun entirely and ate just the falafel, which was dry and largely tasteless. At this point I knew coming back to this restaurant was a mistake. Food timing was another issue. The dishes took roughly 45 minutes to arrive after the drinks, possibly longer. We were all getting annoyed and what started out well when we first walked in turned negative. I wasn't impressed on my first visit years ago... and this second visit confirmed it. Between the poor drinks, cheap plastic cups, ridiculously long wait (with no explanation nor apology), and careless food execution, there's no reason to return.

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    Bowers Hotel - Red Snapper

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    3.3(70 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    The Bowers Hotel...what a cute place. I am really happy to be able provide a review. The building…read moreis old and the parking area behind is near a railroad track. I loved that! The atmosphere, so cute with interesting history. The saloon is a bit small but nice. The bar had approximately 12 seats but they also have four or five high tops in the room. We sat at one of the high tops because the bar was full when we got there. They have a few tv's throughout the bar. The ladies bathroom could use to be updated but it certainly is horrible. The dining room area seemed a little underwhelming. That said there were a lot of people dining so people must like it. My husband and I prefer cozy pub areas. Our bartender greeted us immediately. Even though his bar was full he came right over, said hello, cleaned our table, set the table, and brought our drinks. That was a great start. He was very attentive. If you've read any of my other reviews, you will notice the theme...great service is so super important to me. This place did not disappoint. We ordered Jim Beam and Diets doubles, they were definitely stiff pours which was perfect. My husband ordered the Prime Rib Haus (beef sandwich) with hand cut fries. He cleaned his plate. That said, he said that could've given him more au jus. No problem there, he could've asked for more if he needed it. He also mentioned that he felt the beef had a bit of a frozen taste. The reason he thought that is because they only make prime rib Friday and Saturday. He didn't think he got the fresh prime rib, perhaps it was last weekend's frozen leftover. He would order something different next time. I ordered the Filet Mignon burger. I really enjoyed my burger. The caramelized onions and mushrooms were yummy. The burger was cooked perfectly. The hand cut fries were very good. My only issue was they were called peppercorn Parmesan fries. I assumed they would have peppercorn Parmesan sprinkled on them. They actually had a peppercorn Parmesan dressing drizzled over them. I would get regular fries next time. So...overall we had a very nice experience. We will definitely be back. I would recommend checking them out. Thank you Bowers Hotel for a lovely evening!

    This is a regular stop on my pilgrimage to the local Amish greenhouses for my vegetable and flower…read moreplants. Bowers is famous for its hot pepper fest, but the hotel remains true to local Pennsylvania Dutch fare. It's quaint, historic and has the best homemade desserts. After our first meal there my partner asked if I was interested in dessert. I said, I was craving something coconut. He laughed and said they won't have anything like that. Well they had 3, coconut pie, coconut cake and coconut pudding which was delicious and more like cake. That sealed the deal for me, so here we are back again. I started with a cocktail which is rare for me. The Brandy Daisy was delightfully refreshing. I had the special grilled cheese. A spectacular creation starting with brioche, spread with pesto, layered with ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato. I declined the egg which would have been too much for me. The house made chips were thick and crisp and seasoned really well. Partner had the schnitzel (I got his salad). The mashed potatoes were oddly brown. But quite delicious as was the veal, I had to taste both. We were fat and happy so we had to take dessert to go. Coconut walnut cake was moist and delicious packed with all the goodies. Buttercream iced 3 layer chocolate reminded me of my Pop Pop's. It was late, there were only 2 other tables so we had all the attention we needed. Starting to notice a growing disparity between cost and quality. This was a fine meal for the price, nearly equal to the one the night before which cost twice as much. So I included the bill

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    Bowers Hotel - Ham grinder, tavern ham, LTO, bacon, spiced mayo, homemade chips...

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    Bowers Hotel - "Massive Mary" Fishbowl full of a classic Bloody Mary mix, poached shrimp, antipasto, grilled cheese....$24

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    Stone Row Pub & Eatery - Artisan bread, Spicy Cauliflower Taco

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    4.2(452 reviews)
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    We struggled to find an above average restaurant in this town and ended up here since it did not…read morehave sandwiches on its menu. What a pleasant surprise, the food was awesome. Three of us ordered Thai chicken and my wife ordered the Bangkok bowl. The ingredients were fresh and carefully selected, as the dish had a slightly sweet curry sauce on it. The chicken thigh was on top of a bed of short grain brown rice appropietly cooked for the dish. Veggies such as broccoli and eggplant were around the edges. The Bangkok bowl was slightly different as the samosas had a fair amount of heat to them. The waiter recommended mixing them with the rice and fried chickpeas, which worked well. For dessert, the rose and cardamom coffee glee had little rose flavor. I asked and they said it was infused as well as the garnish on top, but I failed to taste it. Ditto for the chocolate orange ganache, in which I could not taste the orange flavor. No points lost, the deserts were still better than average, not too sweet. Service was very good, the waiter loved to inform us of what to expect. Also, it was a good place for four of us to sit at a table and enjoy a conversation.

    The food was great, would recommend the bread starter, which came fresh out the oven. I had the…read morepicanha which was perfectly cooked and had a great chimichurri sauce. She had the salad with salmon, the salmon was delicious but they went a bit heavy with the dressing on the salad. The only downside is the wait times, very long to get sat, even for folks who did have reservations, and then a very long wait for the food, for getting the bill, etc. likely just a bit understaffed but something to be mindful of if you're in a rush. It was a bit pricier than I would have expected but not horrible. Overall a very nice spot for a date night.

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    Stone Row Pub & Eatery - View from behind our table

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