I love Zook's Soft Pretzels! These pretzels are so good that there is typically a line wrapped…read morearound the stand. The line goes fast and you get to watch the employees make the pretzels as you wait. They have the whole process down to an art! It's fun to watch how quickly they can twist a pretzel. The original pretzel with salt is a great snack. Salty and extremely buttery. It has a slightly crispy outside with a warm soft and fluffy inside. A delicious combination! I always mean to try the other pretzel flavors (like the cinnamon and sour cream and onion) but I know the original is so good that I think "why ruin a good thing?" I have tried their ham and cheese stuffed pretzel. I always ask them to add salt to mine and they do. (It does not need salt, it's salty enough but that's just a preference.) The ham and cheese stuffed is so delicious and I've grabbed it a few times for a quick lunch. Very satisfying. I'm originally from closer to Philly. Philadelphia pretzels are great and I grew up eating them, but these pretzels beat them every day of the week (in my opinion!) Yum!

Zook's pretzels can be found in the downstairs section of the West Shore Farmer's Market. Their…read morepretzels are fresh and DELICIOUS. They are consistently soft, salty, just a little sweet, and overall a buttery goodness. The original salt soft pretzel is a great go-to. I opted for the no salt pretzel, but I want to go back for thr classic! I tried the sour cream and onion flavored one as well, which was also tasty. Nothing beats the original pretzel, though.

Excellent location for Philly Pretzel Hershey/Hummelstown…read more Reminder: you can place orders ahead of time, whether small or large. You can order via phone or the Philly Pretzel App.

I stop by this location once in awhile, usually I get warm, even hot pretzels. On 8/14/25 I while…read moretraveling from Hershey to Jonestown rd. to meet some employees I decided to stop and grab them some pretzels. It was 10:30 in the morning, I walked in and the associate waited on me right away. He bagged my 10 pretzels, as I was paying I noticed another associate looking in the oven to check on product. I thought "oh good 10:30 in the morning these are going to be nice and hot." Wrong. When I got to my vehicle I noticed that the bag was not warm. Being in a hurry to meet the staff I went on my way. Boy were we disappointed when I finally opened it and they weren't even the slightest warm. The drive to my next stop was only 7-8 minutes. I should have gone back, but didn't have time. Just disappointed that they were cold that early in the day. Lesson learned to check and speak up right away.

Matt is a warm, friendly staffer who is great when I order pretzels. He always tells me the…read morespecials and lets me know he can get me freshly baked pretzels if I don't mind waiting a few minutes. He also gives you a separate bag for one pretzel because you won't be able to resist the freshly baked pretzels; at least I can't resist having one before I go home to freeze the rest. The remodeled store has a better flow in and out, and it offers better dips, cheeses, and pretzels. And lunch items.

We were at St. John's Place, when the sign caught my eye: Philly Pretzel Factory. Pretzels? I had…read moreto take a look. And my dreams were answered with stacks of big, soft pretzels. There were various flavors and dips, but I just wanted a plain old big-ass pretzel with salt. And it delivered the goods - soft, warm, chewy with just enough salt to keep it flavorful. Every bite was worth it. Thinking back, I should've gotten two or three pretzels, because one just wasn't enough. Next time!

Excellent muy bueno , todo bien , Chris is excellent !Really great service!…read more Definitely going back again and again.

Kimberly was incredible. She anticipated every need for our large party. She is kind, thoughtful…read moreand extremely competent! We had a wonderful time during our dinner celebration as well as some conversation with Kimberly afterwards. What a wonderful memory! We will be back to see her :)

I was recently back at the Grateful Goat while I was out of town for work. Unfortunately this place…read morefell off a bit since the last time I visited. Some of the food didn't look or taste fresh (I.e. the beer cheese) and the homemade tots that I ordered did not taste like tater tots at all. A coworker had to send her spaghetti and meatballs back because the meatballs were burnt to a crisp. I am surprised they even served them in the first place. The service was just okay as well. I saw that they recently closed so maybe they were just going through the motions at that point.

Attended a work happy hour event here with about 50 people in the back room. It was brightly lit…read moreand spacious, with TVs all around the room on sports channels. Thank goodness! I was SUPER IMPRESSED by the staff that managed to keep up with drinks in this horde of people, all moving around the space and socializing. I wish I'd caught our server's name because he was awesome and I'd like to give him props. They served some BBQ wings, which were big, juicy and delicious, excellent fried Brussels sprouts, and these loaded tots things that were yummy too. He's definitely go back to sample more of their menu.

We stopped at Lancaster Brewing for lunch on our way home from a bike ride, and we're so glad we…read moredid! We sat out back on the patio, which was a really nice spot to enjoy our meal. I had the pulled pork sandwich, and my husband had the ribs. I enjoyed a flight of their beers, while my husband had a beer. Everything was delicious, and the service was great--friendly, fast, and attentive. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend stopping at Lancaster Brewing if you're in the area. It was the perfect stop after a bike ride!

For the second time ever, I visited a brewery after already knowing about its beers. (The first…read morebeing Flying Fish, R.I.P.) But this place is much more than beer, and I can't recommend it enough. First, there is a bar completely separate from the eating area, so you can choose what experience you want. Second, I've known that all their beers are top notch, which is why I wanted to come here. I'm not an IPA guy, but the black IPA is some top notch stuff that anyone can appreciate. Not super hoppy, really well balanced. Blonde stout is another superb creation, Lancaster gets some depth into it that many other breweries can't manage. Third, if you want food, they learned from the Food Network and limited their menu to just a few choices, all excellently prepared. I ordered the Angry Mac with gator meat. It had excellent flavor, they made it spicier like I asked, and unlike most places they provided plenty of meat. Great quantity and great taste that I wasn't expecting. I tasted my friend's polenta and it was perfectly balanced with some cheese, not too salty. I could eat that for days. Finally, Eva, our waitress? Wonderful. My friend and I were weighing dessert, we wanted a brownie but not the whole hot fudge brownie sundae. Eva made it work and even split it between heated and cold. What a great server. Props to Eva! To get this quality of food, this quality of beer, this quality of service, and this quality of ambiance all in one? No wonder my friend was willing to go two days in a row. I need a Lancaster Brewing in my town.

I always enjoy going to zero day. From the craft beers to the Specialty cocktails, you can always…read morefind something to satisfy your thirst! I went with the white sangria, which was full of different fruits and hit the spot. If you haven't tried the pretzel bites, they are an absolute must! Soft and billowy and tossed in butter, almost leave you speechless. The beer, cheese dip, just enhances the experience! For my meal, I tried the mushroom Smashburger. It was smoky, full of mushroom flavor on a pretzel roll. I would definitely order that again! My friend had the buffalo chicken sandwich and she said it was one of the best buffalo chicken sandwiches she has ever had! Our server, Sydney was very helpful with the menu and really enhanced our experience with her outgoing personality! We sat outside and it was a beautiful evening to enjoy some cocktails, a nice meal and they had the fire pit going as well. Check out zeroday, you won't be disappointed.

Zeroday Brewing's downtown Harrisburg location is a solid spot to grab a drink or meet up with…read morefriends before heading to other events nearby. I've been here several times, both for casual drinks and organized events, and it's consistently a comfortable, relaxed place. The beer selection is excellent and is definitely one of the better local breweries in the area, and the food options complement the drinks nicely. Service can vary depending on how busy it is, but it's generally fine and friendly. The space itself has a clean, modern pub vibe with a good mix of indoor seating and a nice outdoor area in back. It feels trendy without trying too hard. Overall, Zeroday Brewing is a dependable, enjoyable downtown hangout with great beer and good energy.

RESTAURANT ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Wolf Brewery Mechanicsburg, PA 2nd visit…read more OPENING STATEMENT The atmosphere was buzzing with a live band. Let's hope the revisit is worth it. OPENING "I arrived during dinner service. The room carried a steady energy, suggesting competence. Service began promptly, and the environment appeared generally maintained." Service Assessment "Service followed a generally appropriate sequence. The menu was presented clearly and water and beverage were offered . Specials were presented. The specials which were offered were few in number. Not a detraction if the main course exceeded expectations. Order taking reflected strong menu knowledge and was handled accurately without clarity. Timing was prompt with overall pacing consistent with an experienced waitress. Interaction tone was professional and appropriate , with communication that supported the overall experience. Deanna was on her game tonight. Dinnerware was lacking refinement, one set was not clean and needed a re-service. Second set was perfect. Not negatively graded against Wold. The dessert was offered at the right time. Perfect timing in food presentation. Overall, service execution was consistent, with maximum impact on the flow of the dining experience. I asked for the main dish to be delayed and Deanna professionally judged correctly. My meals were delivered when I wanted them. I would hire Deanna with a raise anytime. It was a pleasure to meet such a professional server. Deanna exuded empathy, vision, and professionalism. Service Grade Service: A + Beverage Assessment \\ "Coffee was served promptly, Temperature was appropriate. The profile was balanced with no off-notes. Body was appropriate and freshness appeared consistent. Notable nutty notes with very slight fruitiness. Presentation was clean and complete, including cup condition and accompaniments. Overall, the beverage supported the dining experience to a strong degree. Made me want to order dessert! Let's see if I did. Bravo - someone was actually listening. Beverage Grade Beverage: A + FOOD (STRUCTURED EVALUATION) Food Assessment - Hummus, no Hummus. Pierogies YES! - Appetizer "The dish demonstrated strong technical execution, well cooked. Temperature was appropriate, and structural integrity was maintained. Balance was exceptional, with flavor development that supported the overall composition. Texture provided appropriate. Crispy, not over salted, oil was maintained. Ingredient quality appeared consistent, contributing to a result that aligned with the intended outcome. The ingredients appeared fresh and left the potato as the star. Overall, the dish was well executed with noticeable impact on the overall dining experience. The hots sauce with the spikes of heat was done at a master's level. I didn't burn my mouth and it was not so hot it covered the flavor of the pierogie. Well Done! Food Assessment - Crab Sandwich - Main dish "The dish demonstrated strong technical execution, cooked to perfection. Temperature was appropriate, and structural integrity was maintained. The sandwich did not fall apart. The control of moisture was exceptional. No structural failure here. Balance was exceptional, with flavor development that supported the overall composition. Texture provided appropriate. Fine mix of ingredients and FRESH! Ingredient quality appeared consistent, contributing to a result that aligned with the intended outcome. The amount of crab in the crab cake was spot on. No a ton of breading and not loaded parsley. A touch more salt perhaps, but then again, I like salt. Overall, the dish was well executed with noticeable impact on the overall dining experience. I was not left hungry after this meal. Exceptional execution. I would order again and again. Food Grade Food: A + ENVIRONMENT Environment Assessment "The dining area was generally clean, though minor details suggested inconsistent attention to upkeep. Table condition was appropriate, and overall maintenance appeared uneven. Room temperature was comfortable impacting comfort to a minimal degree. Air quality was neutral, with [no noticeable odors that did not impact the dining experience. Ambiance was cohesive, contributing to the experience in a supportive manner. The restroom was adequately stocked but inconsistent with the floor and unpainted areas around the urinals with odor control consistent, reflecting moderate attention to overall facility upkeep. The last time I was here the wall near the urinal still needed gray paint. And it does until this day. The floor in the bathroom is hard to keep clean. Popping in to clean the floor every now again would help. While the waitstaff were busy. This was the time for front of the house To take the initiative. Taking a broom and dustpan to the food under the tables takes 5 minutes. This was an issue the last visit. Overall rating A -

"And I'm thirsty like the wolf," I sing to myself, not impressing anyone in my vehicle as we pull…read moreinto Wolf. This seemed like the perfect spot after a long drive. Fenced in outdoor space, corn hole, food, drinks, live music, and recommended by a friend. And technically it had all of those things! And yet somehow, those things were generally only okay. First, music was inside and it was incredibly loud. So we go outside which was just.... A mess. Like, we got mustard on our clothes from an unclean table; food and napkin scraps all stuck in the grass everywhere you looked. Then, the service outside is through a window, which in itself is no problem. The issue is that it was single server on a Friday night and the line took a really long time. The food and drinks we did get, we enjoyed. Based on the other factors, I am unsure that I would make it a point to stop here when back in the area.