There is a weathered old board atop a few cinder blocks on the top of Lambert Mountain. This spot…read moreis my favorite place in the world. I can sit here all day just looking at the shadows cast by the clouds over the valley and far off ridges. This morning, while my husband worked, I sat on my bench. He worked up an appetite while I solved the world's problems. We came down the mountain around lunchtime. Central City is not a dining mecca. We knew BJ's was there yet we'd never eaten there so we decided to give it a try. You walk in and order at the counter. Today's special was a cheeseburger and fries for $10.49. That's what I opted for. My husband ordered the club sandwich and my BIL, the chili dogs. We did wait quite a while for our food but the restaurant was busy and the three employees were running around as fast as they could. My cheeseburger arrived on a ciabatta roll topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and ketchup (I opted out of the mayo and onions) and a giant pile of fries. Unfortunately, the cheeseburger was not very good - there wasn't a single ounce of greasy goodness. The burger was almost as dry as the bun. I only ate about half. My husband was going to finish it but even he thought it was lousy and just gave up. The fries saved the meal from dismal failure. They were crispy on the outside with a softer center. There were so many that the three of us barely finished them. My husband's club, on the other hand, was great. It was huge - he could barely take a bite and that says a lot - this is the guy that eats Oreos two at a time in one bite. He managed to finish three of the four wedges. My BIL said the chili dogs were good - the chili made them. While walking through the restaurant, I noticed several diners with fish sandwiches. These things were colossal! Definitely what I'll be ordering if I visit again. And yes, I'm willing to give BJ's another try.

The food was really good just cash only is my only issue plus it kind of pissed my mom when she…read morefound out. It was cash only after we eat food but we come back. The service was nice and ambience was nice.

Stopped by just after the lunch rush on a weekday. Not wanting to do a chain, we tried our luck and…read moreventured into the Summit Diner. Despite it being in Pennsylvania, it throws off a distinct hillbilly atmosphere. The usual signs about Jesus, Christmas and, of course, patriotism were in abundance. My party ordered a variety of dishes and I opted for the roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Sorry to say, the food was just adequate. The beef was overdone and the gravy had the sheen of the bottled gravies at the grocery store. The mashed potatoes were the star of the show, however, as they were very good. The hamburger and pancakes ordered by others get similar reviews. It was a hamburger and tasted like one. The pancakes, being hard to screw up, were just pancakes. This is a cash-only place, so come prepared to be vilified for wanting to pay with plastic. The prices were lower than the norm but that did little to make me feel better upon leaving. Despite the dearth of customers when we were there, the service was also lacking. I had to seek out help to get a refill on my iced tea and we waited a while to pay...with cash. I can't really give this place any additional stars. Stop here if you absolutely can't wait to eat.

I seem to gravitate to the same menu items when I dine here. I had the Blueberry Shrimp…read more Salad AGAIN tonight. I didn't realize it, but i ordered the same as I did this time last year! LOL! And again, it was delicious! Tonight I added a local craft beer,a Juniata Shandy Stone. Very good beer and @ $6 a pint, very affordable. Our server was busy but took care of us well. Tavern atmosphere is the same charming decor every time.

2nd visit - just as good as the 1st! Good food, friendly &…read moreattentive service in a warm inviting atmosphere.

OAK barrel is in a gas station. We arrived on a Sunday and the place was packed. We wanted to grab…read morea made to order sandwich, but the wait was over 30 minutes. I also wanted to grab an espresso from their coffee bar, but there was no barista to be found. That was the negative but it was busy, to be fair. We ended up grabbing a premade sandwich and some cheesecake. Both were so good! The cheesecake was legit better than Cheesecake Factory. It was a huge slice for about $10. The sandwich was on fresh delicious bread. They have a great selection of items here and we would definitely make the pit stop again - hopefully with more time to wait for custom orders.

I stopped here on March 29, 2026, needing both coffee and gas, and I was pleasantly surprised. The…read morecoffeehouse is excellent, and the mini-mart connected to the gas station is really well done. The store was stocked with a great selection of what appeared to be locally made foods. I was especially impressed by the branding and cozy coffee house motif. This place really feels unique. I'll definitely keep it on my radar. If you're traveling on 70 through Maryland, check it out.

It took them 25 minutes to take my drink order. The whole place was musty and smelled of mold. I…read moreordered an omelet and it was more of a scrambled egg. The coffee tasted like water and the decor was a bit tacky. I can't recommend this place at this time.

Huge breakfast portions!! Light and fluffy blueberry pancakes with eggs and crispy bacon is the…read moreperfect combo. Chris and the staff are awesome. So cool to enjoy meals at the bar. Great value and way more enjoyable than the average chains and Starbucks.

An old house converted into a nice diner frozen in time, circa 1982-ish. All the locals know this…read moreis the spot and flow regularly through the place. Super sweet staff. Basic, down home menu. Nice little hilltop town breakfast/lunch stop.

Very quaint Hometown restaurant with great burgers, and great staff will absolutely be going back!read more

This is a quaint well designed trip back in time when the 1950's diner was king. Jax is a breath of…read morefresh air in today's era of poorly served fast paced chain restaurants. Jax offers great breakfasts at a fair price served by friendly wait staff who look like they enjoy their job and their customers. The environment is bright, clean and fun. Coffee was good and the warm cinnamon apple topping for your delicious pancakes was an added bonus.

In this day and age a business that doesn't accept credit cards. Do they even have a bank account?…read more The food was not good. My sausage was dry and hard.

Very tasty, polite service, and comfy vibe! Stopped in our on travels for a bite and were not…read moredisappointed!

Best bar food in the area! Staff is always super friendly …read more Full bar lots of options for drinks. Live entertainment every night of the week. Overall a great atmosphere!

Delicious food! Great atmosphere!…read moreWonderful wait-staff that kept the coffee coming!

Waited in line but it moved fast. Immediately got out drinks and our food came out fast. Waited…read moremaybe 10 minutes for the food. Good service and good food. Awesome diner look and feel.

A lovely coffee spot that has so much more. Located along Main Street with metered parking is this…read morelittle coffee spot. Lots of seating and adorable decor. They also have tea and beans to purchase, as well as some other items. They even have a cooler with some fun things to take home. At first we thought it was just a typical coffee spot, but the menu proved us wrong. They do have typical coffee menu with some delicious coffee! But they also have an AM and an PM menu with some super creative options for food. We actually were in town for 2 nights and went both days! The baked goods are drool worthy! You will want one of everything. We tired the lavender blueberry scone. I don't like scones. I always think they are way too dry. These things are not! They are massive and full of flavor. Super tender too. We also got the coffee cake. This was just okay. I would opt for something else unless you ask if it was made that day. Just meh. It was a huge piece though! Super nice staff and very efficient. You can tell they make their food as it is delicious. This isn't a heat it up kind of place. They are cooking. Their baked goods are absolutely amazing! The portions are monster sized. You will need a to go box. We ordered coffees - delicious. Grab some beans to go! Then, we ordered a smoked salmon bagel with capers, pickled red onions, and flavored cream cheese. This was absolutely delicious and HUGE!!! Tons of salmon, the flavors were terrific! Also ordered the pork belly Benedict and it was just as good. This is served on two homemade lard biscuits. Like seriously??? Absolutely delicious! Can't recommend both of these things enough. We were going to come for dinner, but didn't realize they were closed. Apparently they have an incredible fish and chips that's to die for. This place is awesome!!!! Prices are reasonable too!

About a 1-1.5: I was super excited to check out Black Valley Provender, as the cafe itself was…read morecute and seemed like a cool find in this little town of Everett. We came here for an early breakfast, and we ordered: +a Steak & Ale Pie - this was just not great; it was requested for this to be warmed super hot, but it came out almost room temperature; the gravy itself inside was not tasty, and the only thing that was edible was the side of arugula salad +a Sausage Gravy Hand Pie - this was actually not warmed correctly and came out cold +a Strawberry Scone - unfortunately, this was one of the driest scones we've had +a latte with almond milk +and, a Cinnamon Bun Latte with whole milk - the drink was okay, but could have been served extra hot We felt the prices did not match the quality, as it was pretty pricey; don't forget to ask for an itemized receipt, as the total can be a shocker! The staff were super friendly, and the space is farmhouse-/rustic-chic; loved their paintings! Plenty of street parking is available. +improperly heated items +friendly staff +well-decorated space +ample street parking