I arrived with some friends for brunch and was seated immediately upon arrival. The cafe didn't jump out at me as it seemed like any other cafe but the hostess was very friendly and kind. We were all able to order drinks and immediately after offered to order our meal. I asked for the breaded zucchini fries and my wife asked for the veggie sandwich. I didn't try it but it looked and smelled amazing. It had mushrooms, broccoli and peppers; all on a hoagie roll. My drink of choice today was a black coffee. Not too exciting as I wasn't really hungry that day but rather hanging out with friends. The restaurant was small and quaint and the waitress was cordial. I wouldn't recommend it if you are a plant based customer and the crowd was more of an older generation of people. This is not a criticism but an observation. read more

Lisa's Cafe - Breaded zucchini fries and a grilled veggie hoagie - American Near Me - Palmyra, Pennsylvania

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After staying in Hershey for Kendrick Lamar, we missed brunch at the Hershey Store, and was told there was another location that we would enjoy... and we DID!!! My French onion soup was delicious, and my Cheesesteak sandwich was amazing on the freshest bread. I brought the other half home for lunch! So good! read more

Lisa's Cafe - American Near Me - Palmyra, Pennsylvania

After years of driving by, my husband and I finally decided to give it a chance. It was a very cold day. Parking lot was mostly full. Cozy interior. The only table available was right by the front door-which meant every time someone went or out, we got a blast of cold air. The staff was friendly and professional. I ordered one of the club sandwiches with a side of onion rings. My husband ordered a burger. Our server remembered our order specifications without writing any of it down (impressive). The food was delicious and fresh-and to our certain specifications. We noticed a steady flow of customers-no dead time (which is a good thing). Cleanliness of dining room and rest rooms was maintained. Overall-a good experience. We agreed we would be back again. read more

Order an asparagus and Brie sandwich and soup, was literally given the butt ends of the asparagus. The asparagus was dang near inedible because of it being an end after saying something and only taking one bite they removed my soup which was good soup btw but charged me the $16 for the sandwich. I'm completely cool with being given poor food but I'm gunna leave a review. read more

I love their food at Lisa's Cafe. Tonight I had the salad special, Strawberry Pecan with Feta and added a crab cake. Everything was fresh & delicious. Also had the Cilantro Lime dressing. Yum! I ate every bite, including the delicious bread stick. My dining companion had the Chicken Chesapeake with fresh snap peas & sweet potato casserole. She said that it was delicious. Serving sizes are perfect for a hearty eater. Even the fresh-brewed iced tea was perfect. I love the decor in the quaint dining area, hallway and bathrooms. From the teapots on the dividing wall to the fireplace to the well deserved bragging wall. The service has always been superb at Lisa's. The servers are friendly and attentive. My apologies for no pictures. We were hungry & the food looked so delicious that we dug in as soon as the food arrived. read more

This cafe is connected to the Hershey Story Museum & also contains the Chocolate Lab for the museum (where you can pour chocolate & create your own designs). The cafe closes early at 2 pm so plan your nearby activities accordingly if you wish to come here. My sister ordered a hot latte & she got me a honey lavender iced latte. We both agreed this was the best coffee we have ever tasted. Neither one of us purchased any meals or pastries, therefore I'm unable to express my opinion on the matter. The baristas were nice & efficient. read more

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Stopped in for quick lunch whiling visiting from out of town. The portions (we had salads and sandwiches) are super generous. The staff is nice and very efficient. Very clean and nicely decorated. Was not able to fit dessert, but next time for sure. Very nice spot. read more

The pizza was delicious...red sauce, yummy til the last bite. That was my appetizer...a slice of homemade Italian delight. The server could not have been more pleasant and helpful since this was my first visit. The entrée was scrumptious... Beef tenderloin tips with onions, peppers, and mushrooms and a side of sweet potato fries. I went at a perfect time between 2:30 PM and 3 PM. They weren't busy at all. They took their time preparing my food and I was not rushed eating it because there was nobody waiting for a table. It was a perfect way to spend a Friday afternoon. It's a cute little café with lots of parking in the front and about 12 tables inside. The restroom is very clean and just as delightful as the atmosphere and the food at a café off the beaten path in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. I would definitely return to try some new items on the menu. I could even make a repeat performance of the same menu items. Even though I took some home, I still ate too much because it was so good, I couldn't stop. Lisa's Café is an A+++++ for me. read more

Second time visiting this establishment while training for the Army at Fort Indiantown Gap. Dinner with the family (wife and two kids, 8 &5) on first visit was phenomenal. The second time didn't disappoint. Enjoyed the Reuben with a classmate who also ordered the Rueben. Taking home the Regular (Huge) Stromboli and Boston Creme Pie (second time I snagged the last one). Prices are reasonable and staff is always friendly. Glad my wife found this place! read more

Lisa's Cafe - Kitchen staff and waitresses working a busy lunch shift. - American Near Me - Palmyra, Pennsylvania

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Amazing Burger, well cooked mushrooms, THICK, juicy patty, and all around a great meal! The bottom bun was a bit soggy due to the juice from the patty and mushrooms, but since it's so thick you have to eat it with a fork anyway, so you can just discard that part. Definitely recommend this quaint little spot, had a homey, small-town atmosphere with extremely good prices. The waitress was very attentive and nice, so make sure to stop by! read more

I recently hosted an 80th birthday party for my Mother at Lisa's . Lisa and April made sure everything was 100% . My guests loved the food! If you need a local place to host a small gathering you need to consider Lisa's! You will not be disappointed! Thank you Lisa and April! Saundra S read more

Excellent service and the food is great. We go often and we will go back again. They are our favorite list for restaurants.

Absolutely amazing food and service! The waitresses are wonderful! Clean bathrooms, amazing coffee, calming music and the best reuben sandwich i've ever had! If you love supporting small local businesses please check this place out!! read more

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After traveling from Buffalo with the family to visit Herschey, and eating nothing but chain restaurant food for a day and a half, I was desperate for REAL food. This definitely fit the bill. We were greeted by warm and friendly staff members who seemed happy to be working here, seated immediately, and served quickly. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, and really sweet to my kids. The cafe is small and intimate inside, very nice but casual and inviting to a couple of bedraggled and sunburned parents with two overexcited children. Our meals were all fantastic - refresh salmon, barbecue chicken with a Caesar salad, kids french bread pizza, and homestyle kids' mac and cheese. We cleaned our plates. As the restaurant was a little past closing with only a couple of other patrons remaining, we didn't stay for dessert, but I was a little sad about that when I saw dessert being served to the next table. It looked great! Please give this charming and authentic little cafe a try, you won't regret it. My only regret is that we're leaving town before they open in the morning! read more

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I hope not to sound biased, but the story goes like this. I've wanted to be a chef my entire life basically, and Lisa's was my first taste of a kitchen. Started dishwashing at 15 and Lisa being the awesome person she is gave me a shot on the line on my 16th birthday. She gave me a true taste of what it takes to cook even before my culinary training and to this day I look back to moments we shared in that kitchen. Lisas cafe is something special, one might call it a hidden gem but it's grown into a local delicacy. Even today many years later the staff remains similar, showing how loyal and dedicated the staff are to this great restaurant/cafe. Get the French onion, get the Reuben, don't skip dessert. P.s You CANNOT go wrong with pizza or boli Always 5 star experience read more

Food and service are excellent. Prices are reasonable. The daily soups are, in general, amazing

Very good philly cheese steak service was good the place gets very busy it's in a very busy area. read more

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Not impressed. They acted like they were a Ruth's Chris on a Friday night - ignored me for about 7 minutes. Finally came to seat me and said they wouldn't seat me until the rest of my party (1 other person) got here. So much for getting a coffee and warming up a little while I wait for him. Food was just meh. Diner food. read more

I feel like I've been to 99% of the restaurants in Hummelstown, Hershey, Palmyra... but for whatever reason had never come here. Super glad that changed last night! Big portions. Onion rings were tasty, the garlic bread was yummy and came with both marinara and alfredo sauce to dip it in, and the quesadilla was surprisingly delicious. We definitely ordered too much food, so by the time the calzone came out we were already full, and brought 95% of it home to the kids. Enjoyed it so much, that we ordered takeout for lunch today. Turkey & Ham with fries was all very tasty, and huge! Will definitely be back! read more

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We passed Lisa's Cafe on a Saturday we were thrifting in the area. By looking at the full parking lot at breakfast we were certain we'd want to hit them up on our way back through. It was about 11:30 when we stopped for lunch, although we were really craving breakfast. While I was disappointed to learn breakfast isn't available all day (darn!) we were promptly greeted and seated. The hostess was very friendly and although a little cluttered (in a good way) the whole vibe was very homey. Our server was equally friendly and patient with us as we struggled to make our lunch selections. Ultimately hubby had a burger and I a Rachel. Both were cooked well and of large portion size. I was craving a little more crunch from the homemade slaw on my sandwich but it wasn't bad. I also had a side of their Italian pasta salad which contained raw broccoli. I, personally would have preferred zucchini in lieu of the broccoli but it was still very good. We shared a piece of their homemade peanut butter pie for dessert. It was huge and the perfect size for sharing. Did I mention it was delicious/!? Overall we were very happy and full when we left and thought this place had alot of charm and was exceptionally clean. At check out we were given a token for spending $20 which is their form of loyalty. Refer to the picture for loyalty perks. They also have a discount for ordering online. Lisa's Cafe is a little gem and we'd love to hit them up for breakfast sometime if we're ever in the area again. 4 stars because this is the kind of place that is screaming to have breakfast served all day; at least on weekends. The slaw was a bit on the runny side, and I thought broccoli in pasta salad wasn't the best choice. Also because if you add meat to a salad the price is high for a salad, but overall a fan! read more

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Very quaint restaurant. Food is fabulous. Well priced. Have been going here for 20+ years. Highly recommend.

This was the third time I've been here. According to my friend the Reuben Sandwich was the best one around. Needless to say I was not disappointed. It was delicious. Haven't had one since that equalled Lisa's Cafe reuben. Today's visit I switched up to the breakfast menu. I went with scrambled eggs and home fries, both were excellent. My breakfast also included 2 pieces of french toast. I always get my home fries extra crispy with onions. Perfect. My French toast was really good. I asked for a cup of coffee, only needed 1 cup. Wow! Talk about a big cup. No refills needed. The first time we dined outside, couldn't pass up the beautiful weather. Today we ate inside. The decor was simple but popped out with many different color schemes and floral arrangements all around. Very nice. read more

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The service is always good. The food is also very good. We haven't been in awhile since they opened the new place and quit serving breakfast. read more

My wife and I agreed this is the best American diner food we ever had. We ordered the Reuben, Portabello Sandwich and Deep Fried Fish. They use really good ingredients and the food came out hot and really fresh. Even the onion rings, french fries and coffee were great. Will definitely go back and recommend friends to go there! read more

I have been a customer since I began working in Palmyra 14 years ago. It is a favorite place for lunch during teacher inservice. Although I am now vegan and have a limited selection from the menu, I still enjoy eating here. I have never had an issue with Lisa's and the food was always tasty. read more

My new favorite breakfast place in Palmyra! Found it by chance driving by and I am glad that I stopped. The Decor, atmosphere, and most importantly, the food make you feel like your at home. Coffee is great as well, which is my make or break for a good breakfast place - the food had got to be good but the coffee seals the deal! Also, I would like to offer kudos to Lisa's on their grits. As a guy from South Carolina, I am pretty critical of any place serving grits but they have their grits game on point! I had the Corned Beef Benedict, which Is worth a repeat order. I will most definitely return here often. read more

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Best food in the area for this type of shop by a long shot. This local eatery puts A TREMENDOUS amount of love into their food. This review is only based on take-out, which we've had numerous times. Lisa never ever never disappoints. read more

So happy we stopped by Lisa's Cafe! We skipped breakfast and were here for a working lunch. We all sat down extremely hangry.... We were greeted and sat immediately by a kind a courteous staff. Our waitress knew the menu and recommended the most popular, but she explained everything was going to be good. The decor was so colorful and cute. The four of us cleaned our plates! The ingredients are fresh and usually local. Very military friendly. We were thanked multiple times and will definitely be coming back if given the chance! read more

Lisa's Cafe - American Near Me - Palmyra, Pennsylvania

When I travel I like to visit local restaurants and get the local color. Lisa's was on the Red Roof Inn preferred list so I tried it and SO GLAD I did! When I arrived the parking lot was full, so I parked on the street. Always a good sign that the place is hopping! I walked into a comfortable, casual American style cafe and it was wonderful (see picture). The waitress was attentive and friendly explaining some specials and reocmmendations. I ordered grilled shrimp pasta primivera and it was very special, flavorful, just enough spice and well presented. I loved the music playlist - Garden Party, Stairway to Heaven, it was pleasant in the background not overwhelming the conversation. I wrapped with a piece of lemon meringue pie which was also delicious. The prices were reasonable. I HIGHLY recommend you stop for a visit if you are visiting Hershey, PA. read more

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Alway good food here. Nice staff. The stromboli is so good !mostly catering to an older crowd.

Cute little cafe, doesn't look like much from the outside, food was delicious! They serve breakfast all day and have daily specials read more

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My mom and I always search for cafes. She is a lighter eater so their menu's tend to suit her better. Also, they usually offer a better drink selection. And that is how we found Lisa's; another of the many restaurants along the stretch of road between my home and Walmart -and one of the best. For those who don't know, Lisa's Cafe is known for their Reubens (among other things). Let me support that point: they have great Reubens. Great in size, great in flavor, on great bread; yeah, they're pretty great. So are the waffle fries that you can get when you order one. As are the sweet potato fries. We also tried their stuffed french toast and grilled sticky bun. Two more winners they have to offer. I imagine the rest of their menu upholds this standard. I know cranberry chicken salad and apple crescents do. Now, both times I have been here I ate outdoors; the weather was just that nice. But I still had to go inside to pay, and that made me want to eat indoors. Its such a cool looking cafe. It's decorated in a way that pops, but is modest -though it does seem to get crowded. Another thing noticed and admired were the table caddies. Why? Because the little baskets, neat in design, are humbly altered to match each season: colored napkins, festive garnish and so on. To anyone who has never stopped here, especially to those that frequent The Filling Station, it is time to mix it up a bit; Lisa's won't disappoint! And to everyone else: ditto. read more

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Lisa's is a favorite local spot of my family and friends. I have eaten a number of meals there over the years and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food. With the pandemic going on, I have ordered curbside pickup from them multiple times. Their website has an option to order select menu items online, and I really enjoy the efficiency of this. One of my favorite go-to foods on the menu are their Stromboli dishes. While meat is great, my favorite has been the vegetable Stromboli, which is filled with sliced tomato, onion, mushroom, broccoli, spinach, etc. The large boli could easily feed a family of three or four, and they taste awesome. Tonight, I also ordered crab macaroni and cheese. Also very good. I think Lisa's is offering limited seating outside and/or inside, but I cannot speak on that experience outside of my going there pre-pandemic (service inside was always top notch). This level of service has carried over to curbside pickup, with staff bringing food to your car and while wearing a mask - this is much appreciated. All of my exchanges with staff in the parking lot have been pleasant. Given all that I feel 100 percent comfortable in recommending Lisa's Cafe to both locals and out-of-towners. Hopefully, they will open up again for breakfast, as that was also one of their strengths. read more

B E S T French onion soup I've ever had. Could be a smidge less salty, but the broth is very "beefy" tasting and lots of onions and gooey cheese. Lots of different menu items. I had an Italian panini. Lots of meat and tasty. Would eat here more often if I was a local, and it seems like they do. read more

I ordered a cheese steak boli $18.99 and the waitress said it comes with a side so I ordered a side salad (which is listed with all sides), then she came back said it dose not come with a side, would I like one as a "side" I said yes because its listed with all the other veggies as a side dish, maybe a couple $ extra not $7.99. when it came it was a very small side salad. But, when my bill came they charged me $7.99 extra for that small salad, unreal I thought, so I called the owner the following day and she did not have a care that i paid close to $30.00 for a single meal of a boli & small salad! very poor ownership! If I wanted a $30 meal I would not of went to Lisa's Cafe for one! She knows the printing on menu is wrong & should take it off all the other sides if you want to charge $7.99 "with" a meal and have the waitress inform you different especially in this situation, totally got ripped off!!! owner felt no compassion at all!!! Owner acted like it was a regular scam thing & did not care at all. You might want to eat else somewhere else that the business owner is stealing from her customers and dose not care about customers & their spending and where there manager isn't rude when questioning bill! read more

Driving through Hershey and looking for a good place for lunch and we stumbled into Lisa's based on positive reviews here. They were so well deserved. Crab bisque was excellent! I had a Portobello Rachel - yep! Like a Reuben (they offer a portobello option for that, too) with coleslaw and just enough cheese for flavor without being overwhelming. Hubs had a veggie Stromboli. Don't do what he did and order a large if you are hungry! It's enough for 3 adults! Oh well! We won't have to cook dinner tonight read more

Excellent meal and excellent happy service even at the end of the night! We had a corned beef Rachel, onion soup, Stromboli, Pizza and a few salads. The serving sizes are enormous! read more

Yummy food. Got Chicken Parm Sub and Deli sandwich on Rye, both items very stuffed with their respective meats/veggies. Very satisfied. Will return! read more

Lisa's Cafe - Rye Deli Sandwich - American Near Me - Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Lisa's Cafe is a great little restaurant. This was my first time here. I purchased a Groupon which lead me to check it out. This would be a cute venue for a bridal shower or baby shower. Not sure they do that though. I hade chicken cordon blue, corn fritters and grilled asparagus. My only complaint was the asparagus were a little mushy. Im still wondering why due to them being grilled. I like a crunch with mine. Glad i got to try it. There take on the chicken cordon blue was great! read more

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It may appear that there are a lot of options for breakfast in this area. However, if you're looking for options of fresh/excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and outstanding value...Lisa's cafe is the only option. It's not a large place but that adds to the character and ability to make all the food to order. The cheesy grits are unbeatable and their specials are always changing with one great option after the next. You may be tempted to try other options close by, if so be prepared to pay for soft drink refills and food that may have been prepared for you well before you ordered it. Don't pass Lisa's by! read more