I want to highly recommend the Beacon Diner in Hometown, Pa. I stopped going there for years…read morebecause in my opinion, it went downhill. Today, August 30, 2026, three of us went there for breakfast/lunch. We asked to be seated at a table. Immediately as you enter the dining room, you will notice a bright and cheery atmosphere, a clean smell, and wooden floors. There was a hustle and bustle, going on to spite that, we were seated quickly. Michelle Kunkle was our server who was very nice and friendly. The obvious changes were the rug was taken out and replaced by wooden floors, walls brightened up and redecorated. The salad bar is back with 3 different soups, which I missed. I had a Greek omelet with a side of baon, home fries with onions, and a bagel. My son had a made-to-order omelet with Canadian bacon and wheat toast. Our friend had a chicken salad, no dressing. Coffee was our beverage of choice. After eating, we wanted to make a point to speak to the owner. His name is Adam. We let him know that we appreciated the changes and would be back. I said our food was delicious!! He told us the same cooks were still there, just taught a few new methods and recipes. I am glad we went there and wanted to take the time to write a review on their behalf. If you felt skeptical because the Beacon Diner has a new owner, give it a fair chance and visit yourself. You will be glad you did! Marjorie B Fortin

Stopped for lunch on our way to Jim Thorpe. The Beacon is a nice family restaurant. Serves…read morebreakfast all day. Large portions. Booth and table seating. Super Friendly and fast service. Parking lot. Interior could use an update, clean just worn looking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Best omelettes anywhere. Always friendly service. Clean place. The prices are more than reasonable.read more

Visiting the Bloom Diner is a little bit like going home for food. The staff is always kind and…read morevery welcoming.

Super friendly from the time we arrived for breakfast and until we left…read more Food was cooked well and the breakfast selection was what you would expect. Cute throwback to my early years. Prices were super low. We will definitely stop back next time we are in the area.

The hostess and server were very friendly and efficient, which is always a plus for any…read moreestablishment. I went in with high expectations based on previous reviews of the food, but unfortunately, the experience did not live up to them. The side of hash browns were frozen patties that can easily be purchased at any supermarket, and the "creamed chipped beef" was actually made with ham rather than beef. For the prices charged, the quality was disappointing. I ordered the Country Mix, which was quite tasty, but one good meal out of three is not enough for us to return. Sadly, we will not be back.

Don't go there, why? Because this is a wonderful place to eat. The food is excellent, the service…read moreis excellent. If the news gets out how great this place is, maybe it will be harder to get in. We love this place. There specials are fabulous and the people, prices are great. So don't come here.

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.

Food is excellent. This chef is a diamond in the rough. The service needs major work. It is very…read moreinconsistent. Today was fantastic, but last week at the same time, we all walked out because no one waited on us.

Our boiled seafood banana appetizer was great but our Mexican dinner was anything than Mexican. My…read moresteak burrito tasted bland and the rice inside tasted like they used old tomato sauce. Not one lick of Mexican flavor. My wife had the same problem with her shrimp enchiladas. If you say authentic Mexican food at least attempt to replicate the taste and use Mexican sauces not Japanese sauces!

Good food at a good price. Portions are nice size. The variety on the menu is great.read more

I recommend but not heartily The food is NEVER. **HOT** even…read moreif you ask for it that way I'd estimate it's hot enough or warm enough to pass a food inspection Servers are clueless with coffee refills or trying to shove it down your throat The standard where a cup is out towards the pathway MEANS I NEED A REFILL THEY ARE CLUELESS

Great food. Great service. Great pricing. Good time for all. Make a reservation if possible. We…read morejust happened to try and go during a birthday party and got stuck kinda waiting for a few moments but no worries. It was all worth the wait. And the ambience is very chill. Good stuff.

If you're looking for something a bit upscale, there aren't many options in this area. Based on our…read moreYelp research - the photos, the menu, and the 4+ star rating - we decided to try the Mansion House. It's a beautiful building and the chairs are comfortable. But everything else was disappointing. For starters, they sell Guinness beer - but only in cans!! Why bother? The onion rings we ordered for our appetizer seemed like something you'd find in the freezer section at Weis. The sauces provided on the side help with the taste, but they still have the made-in-a-factory texture. Not hand- battened and messy. For the main course, I ordered the salmon special which sounded delicious - cooked in some kind of bourbon-apple concoction - but it turned out to be meh! The chicken Caesar salad that my wife ordered was, if nothing else, a great value because it included what had to be over a pound of chicken! If you're the type that likes sharing entrees, you should consider the chicken Caesar salad. Overall the ambiance was nice and the service was okay, but the food was overpriced and nothing to get excited about.

Nice little restaurant Always good food and Service…read more The piggy soup is delicious Not far out of the way in the cute little town of Sweet Valley. Check it out.

Used to be 5 star. Food is still great but service sucks lately. There's a few new young…read morewaitresses who just kill the whole thing. They have attitude, slow to fill drinks, and generally have the young generation whatever attitude. Lately, I would give them two out of five stars, but I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt with all of the past and enjoyable experiences I've had. Sometimes we go in and just pray that we get certain waitresses. The place is clean and the bathrooms are clean. Eggs Benedict is probably the best thing on the menu. Their steak and eggs is outstanding also.