Beautiful weekend in southeastern Pennsylvania, and perfect for a drive in the country over hill…read moreand dale. We first headed west on the PA Turnpike, and then north on Rt. 476, the Northeast Extension to Route 63. Then through Harleysville, Green Springs and finally, Pennsburg; to our destination, The Valley Cafe. About 60 miles door to door. The rolling hills, farms and forests were peacefully resting in the comfortable heat of the day. Plenty of 19th Century farmsteads and even older stone houses that held the secret lives of so many generations. It was idyllic; almost a fully sensate daydream. The Cafe was nearly full when we arrive around 12:30. We were led to a table in the larger dining room and handed menus and Specials sheet. We ordered coffee with milk to start. Surprisingly, that translated into two separate requests here - coffee and milk. We only wanted milk to lighten the coffee, and explained that to the server who seemed confused that we hadn't asked for "creamers." Straightened out, he took one glass back and left us with the other to share. Breakfast consisted of Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs for me, and Southwest Scramble for the son. Mine was very good - with real beef, breadcrumbs the size of my hand nicely pan fried, and two over easy eggs on top, slowly oozing their golden yolks into the crisp breaded meat beneath. The home fries and rye toast were good accoutrements, but lost in the richness of the main components. My son was disappointed in his plate. Although there was plenty of egg, cheese, onion, green pepper and potato scrambled for consumption, there was really nothing "southwestern" about it. No jalapeños. No red chilies. No chili powder. Just a tiny plastic cup of salsa; inadequate to provide spiciness. He ate what he could, but left an unusual amount untouched. I gave him a chunk of my CFS to compensate which he liked. Service was fine for a busy Sunday. The place is extremely popular with lots of turnover and families/groups of friends socializing over breakfast, brunch and lunch. No doubt, well deserved. Our score with one success and one fail was what it was. We loved the trip, but would not make The Valley Cafe our destination again. 3.5 STARS

The service is good and nice, very calming in the room. And when I ordered Chicken fried steak and…read moreeggs, it was good. When I start to dig into the fried steak it was good but afterward about 30 mins when we left, I felt a little sick and threw up 10 mins after of done eating. Would not recommend eating the chicken fried steak and I do not know if I got sick because of it or not? Would not recommend getting the steak. Overall the place is nice to get a quick breakfast.

This is our romantic getaway place -- and could be yours too. We love the area and have spent many…read morehappy times in Bucks County -- so much to do. This historic location was a rest and play stop for literary and theater New Yorkers in the 20s and 30s and probably beyond -- check out the famous signatures and notes in the albums in the main living room. The owners keep a handful of rescued farm animals (pot-bellied pigs, mini ponies, goats), and it is clear they are well cared for. It is a busy place for big wedding events now, and so we like to stay during the week. It is very relaxing to walk around the grounds. We saw a giant heron in the pond and deer strolling. There are so many nice places to sit outside with a bottle of wine and a book or snacks. Rooms are very unique and comfortable. You have a lot of different personalities to choose from: lofts, cabins, barn spaces, etc. Many have jacuzzis which can provide your evening entertainment, lol. We have not eaten in the restaurant because our top restaurant on earth is very close by, but when it was closed, Josh gave us great recommendations. And he made a lovely tofu scramble for breakfast as a special request. One sweet touch: despite checking the room, we left without my spouse's expensive phone charger. Housekeeping found it and ran after us before we could drive off without it. She did not have to do that. Always tip your housekeeping staff. The extended Covid months have been very hard on inns, restaurants, and event spaces, and it must be stressful for them as things come back to life when so many events have been postponed. It is wonderful to be back out again. We will return -- a lot.

Ideal, fine-dine in a bucolic setting…read more From the entrance along the graceful, scenic tree-lined driveway you'll know you're inn for a treat (pun intended!). The Barley Sheaf is very serious about pandemic precautions, so masks are in full effect, and they'll walk you to your socially-distanced table in a beautiful, outdoor gardening setting. The inn itself is an architectural delight, as well, so you are surrounded by beauty on all sides. Service was pleasant and forthcoming. I wouldn't say that this is the finest level of dining, of course, you're not expecting EMP in the middle of Bucks County, but this is a good attempt, and people are pleasant and quite dignified. The guests were all well attired and the crowd is polite and kind. Food is of the adventurous character, which I enjoy. A lot of different flavor combinations (they like to do salé and sucré), beautiful plating, interesting textures, and good cooking techniques. My favorites were the octopus appetizer (so buttery soft and tender, which is a rarity) and the pheasant special, which was a pleasant and apropos surprise in this outdoor, country setting. Finally, this is a BYOB restaurant with perfectly selected wine glasses, fine silverware, and other special touches such as a freshly starched linens, etc. which elevate the dining experience.

This place is a hidden gem! Went here for breakfast and it did not disappoint! Their pancakes were…read morevery big and were delicious and their coffee was good as well. Five stars.

Never been here...probably won't go back. Food was ok...my companion didn't like his. Server was…read moregood. Apparently new menu she wasn't familiar with but she was nice enough. Btw if you're going to go and hope to see peacocks you won't

Just straight up awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. Wait staff awesome and knowledgeable about…read moreeverything going dish wise

Very cool place to visit (stone, wood, and candlelight atmosphere). We really enjoyed our beverages…read moreand dinner. Steak was cooked perfectly and seafood was delicious. Service was outstanding too. Reservation is highly recommended. Small parking lot.

Recently moved into the area and discovered this lovely breakfast place! The staff l, service and…read morefood are all wonderful. The muffins they have are some of the best muffins I've ever eaten. $4.50 seems steep for 1 muffin but it's life changing. They rotate what they make each month and so far I tried, blueberry, cinnamon coffee, orange cranberry, and banana nut. I have to grab a muffin every time I come in. They're just that good! I love that they have 3 new breakfast and 3 new lunch specials each month. Keeps the menu fresh. Never had a bad breakfast/lunch here This is my new go to breakfast spot until I move out of the area. Just a lovely place overall and love supporting small businesses.

Love well fed! It's a very homey breakfast spot in the heart of Skippack! Very reasonable pricing…read moreand the food was delicious!

We had a wonderful experience staying at The Maid's Quarters B&B in Pottsville. Self-check in was a…read morebreeze, and parking directly across the street was very convenient, especially in the below freezing temperatures and a foot of snow. Our suite was spacious, clean, well-appointed, and very cozy. Detailed instructions throughout ensured we didn't have any frustrations operating doors, locks, coffee makers or heaters! Breakfast in the large, beautifully appointed dining room was absolutely amazing and featured home-made beer bread, specialty omelets, exquisite baked goods, and a variety of coffees and teas. The owner, Allison, and her staff, Kristy, were attentive, informative, and genuinely nice people who engaged us in conversation. Our suite, tastefully decorated in eclectic furniture, had two bedrooms with very comfortable mattresses, a long, carpeted hallway and a vintage-tiled bathroom. Our stay was restful and stressless in the quiet, homey atmosphere of this bed and breakfast that combines features of a B&B from earlier eras with the modern conveniences of an Air BnB. We will stay here again for sure.

If you are wanting a "new and shiny" place to stay this isn't for you, but, if you want a charming,…read morecozy and historic place choose Allison and her lovely Bed and Breakfast. Her hospitality is top notch. We've stayed with her a few times and always choose the top floor "Maids Quarters". It a step back in time and enjoy it very much. It does sit on the main road but Allison has thought of that with a cool sound machine to take to you the beach while you slumber. Comes with everything you'll need with some special extras. The made to order breakfast is fantastic. This last visit I had carmalized french toast with perfect bacon and a sweet fruit cup. It was wonderfully delish! Day before perfect executed poached eggs on homemade wheat beer bread toast. The combination was so so good. We will return again and maybe try one of the other quaint cozy rooms.

Just left and had a phenomenal experience! Our service was top notch! They handled substitution…read morerequests with grace. The onion soup was absolutely delightful. We also had the crispy chicken sandwich and were impressed (minus the wasabi mayo- just personal preference). My one thing was that there were too many children but oh well

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was disappointing enough that I feel obligated to…read moreshare. My husband and I chose Spinnerstown to celebrate an early birthday after hearing consistently great things. Unfortunately, the service fell well short of expectations. It took an unusually long time for our drinks to arrive, and while our entrees came out at a reasonable pace, our server didn't check back in until we were nearly finished eating. (Scallops were delicious!) I had specifically been looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine with dinner, which wasn't possible given the delay. For the price point, the level of service simply didn't match. This was a Monday evening, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, which made the lack of attentiveness even more surprising. We would like to give Spinnerstown another try but not sure at this point..

PROS: Food was great, good prices, menu variety was plentiful, staff and owner were friendly,…read morespacious inside, good amount of parking, and atmosphere was nice! CONS: They only have on person bathrooms which can cause a line up OVERALL: This is an absolute gem! If you're in the area I would go here for breakfast and lunch. They even have a gift shop

Warning, come hungry & don't plan on wanting more food anytime soon after your visit. But believe…read moreme, it's worth it!! The staff is awesome: friendly, attentive, and professional. I was impressed with the cleanliness as I watched them flip and adjust the limited tables for various sizes of parties while remaining engaged with customers. I had the chicken & waffles with maple/habanero sauce and loved it. Highly recommend, I asked for extra sauce as it was delicious & a great compliment to the crisp yet tender chicken and the fresh sweet Belgian waffles. Hubs got the cinnamon toast which comes with a sweetened granola side. Both are delicious and neither need anything added. We enjoyed sides of potatoes as well as bacon. Hubs drank the pink lemonade and I get the s'mores hot chocolate. This was breakfast before beginning the drive home to Virginia, neither of us needed any food along the way. Of course you must be sure the appreciate the cute piggy decorations and art work both inside and outside the restaurant. It was cool to see the local artist at work updating images on the windows. They have a gift shop and we now have a cool T-shirt to help us remember our great experience. We are already contemplating our next visit to the Pocono area.

Came here from a recommendation from Yelp and someone we know who had a house in the area. Don't…read moreexpect this place to be fancy- it's located in a small strip mall, but the staff was amazing! I called 15 mins before going asking if there was a wait for a party of 9 (4 adults and 5 kids) and since there wasn't a wait, we headed over hoping there wasn't going to be a brunch rush or something, especially on new year day. We got here and were greeted by every staff and sat down right away in the back (which was perfect). Our drink orders were take right away and our waitress was so friendly and patient with us when we started ordering our food. Food came out fairly quickly and it was SO good, I didn't even take pictures! All I have to say is that my group ordered different things from the menu and no one was disappointed with what they got. I don't remember the name of my dish, but it was basically sausage on biscuits smothered in gravy and a side of home fries. This is definitely a place I would come back to if I was ever in the area again. The place was a little dated but I loved the open kitchen and the friendliness of the staff. Good food and friendly staff is always a 5 star in my books

Came here with a party of 6, including 2 kids…read more I was really the only one who didn't love my food; I had the breakfast sandwich and it was really bland and dry. My husband had pancakes with lemon curd and loved them, and the two kids with us loved their kids meals from the breakfast menu. Our server was nice, but our order was wrong - I asked for my sandwich on a bagel and it came on a Kaiser roll; and my husband asked for no whipped cream on his pancakes but they came with whipped cream. We didn't bother sending it back, no big deal. The place is fun and cute with a lot of decorations. We came on Valentine's Day and it was very festive.

We have never gotten a bad meal here. We've had breakfast, lunch and dinner here…read more The service is typically very good. The ambience similar to any diner.

I tried out this restaurant a couple of weeks ago with my stepson. We did not have to wait for a…read moretable, which was nice because it was a busy lunchtime. It did take over a half an hour for our food to arrive once it was ordered. My young stepson was very antsy. The food was pretty good. Our table was sticky. Overall, the restaurant is on the out-dated side, so there is a lot of wear and tear and dirty spots. Not running back.