What a wonderful place. Has the best homemade mozzarella cheese sticks. I've gotten the Lobster…read moreBisque and salad, and their half a sandwich and soup and both had been great. Always good nice servers and very welcoming.

I've probably driven by Southside Deli 1,000 times and never knew what the building was -- until a…read moreFacebook post about their Oktoberfest specials stopped me in my tracks. A quick search later and I realized it was only 20 minutes from home. I immediately grabbed a friend and requested a dinner date for the item that caught my eye: the Bratwurst mit Kraut -- bratwurst cooked with apples and sauerkraut, served on a pretzel bun and topped with even more kraut, with a side of German potato salad ($12). But I'll admit... I was also eyeing their Obatzda Burger with Oktoberfest beer cheese. Feeling bold, I asked our waitress if I could order their regular Pretzel Braid appetizer ($9) but swap the usual cheez-wiz and spicy mustard for that dreamy Oktoberfest beer cheese instead. She paused, smiled, wrote it down, and said, "that sounds really good!" Bless the chef for making my pretzel + beer cheese fantasy come true. The pretzel braid was warm, soft, and perfectly salty, and that beer cheese was the real MVP -- smooth, melty, not too hot, and with a proper beer-cheese finish. When the bratwurst plate arrived, it was a showstopper. Juicy brat, tangy kraut piled high, and tucked inside a pretzel roll that was soft but sturdy enough to hold it all together. No mustard needed! The German potato salad surprised me, though -- I'm used to the warm version, so finding it chilled caught me off guard. But honestly? It worked. Perfectly seasoned, just wet enough to be salad without drifting into soupy territory. I demolished both. Dessert was impossible to skip after hearing our waitress describe it to another table. We shared both the Apple Caramel Crumb Cake and the Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone Cake. The crumb cake was served warm with ice cream, loaded with thick, crunchy topping that didn't rely on chopped nuts (bonus points!). The mascarpone cake was light and buttery with the perfect balance of lemon and blueberry -- like saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall all in one dessert sitting. Southside Deli's Oktoberfest menu blew me away, and if their everyday offerings are anywhere close, I've been seriously missing out. Add in free parking, a convenient location, and plenty of seating, and it's an easy go-to spot for lunch or dinner. Southside is officially on my food rotation radar now!

The best pizza in Carlisle. Everything is made fresh there; great crust and sauce. Call ahead and…read moreyour pizza is ready in 15- 20 minutes. A local family owned tradition.

7/9/26 Great location in downtown Carlisle. Service was quick & friendly, prices were good. Pizza…read morewas tasty; chewy mozzarella, mild sauce, crust could've been thinner, but good flavor. Slices were on small side, but priced well. Good, but not quite great. Convenient stopover.

Probably my favorite Sandwich Shop in America. Hi, I'm Jared and my partner and I travel quite a…read morebit for work. We have a great client in the Carlisle area, who suggested we have lunch here at The Sunrise Cafe. So glad he brought us here. This spot is in a historic house in the downtown district, and the owner makes what just has to be the most delicious, balanced and perfect sandwiches I have ever eaten. I have eaten them all over the country including the hot spots like Miami, NYC, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas etc... nope. This little spot in Carlisle is the best one of them all. Every little detail of each sandwich here is thoughtful and compliments the other. The staff is helpful and pleasant, and the owner herself seems to magically appear and greet guests before disappearing back into her impeccable kitchen. She has an alpha chick gusto that remains me of a modern day Rosie the riveter. All very good vibes here. Probably the most incredible thing I have noticed in my visits here is the cleanliness of the kitchen. On my most recent visit I saw the door to it was wide open as we exited. I could not help put peer inside, and to my dismay the kitchen was spotless. Every counter was clean, every bottle was facing the same direction, everything was nearly arranged on the shelves. This was not just clean, this was surgical. Exact. You would think she was getting he place ready to be on HGTV or be inspected by Gordon Ramsay or something. Nope. Just another day at work for Sunrise Cafe. Trust me folks, no normal human has a kitchen this precise or this clean. Only someone with massive discipline and consistency would operate this way. This is exactly the kind of chef who would create the best sandwiches you have ever eaten in your life. I live in Texas, so I may only have a chance to eat here once every couple of years, but if you are reading this and considering going in there because you re in the area: stop reading. This is the one. You found it. Go now. Quickly.

We stopped for breakfast & coffee today without our little one in tow. It's rare for us to have a…read moremeal in a restaurant as a couple and The Sunrise Cafe was a calm, classy, and clean place to enjoy a simple meal on a cold, wet, and stressful January morning. It was nice to be greeted upon arrival and given time to peruse the menu. The menu board stands above a beautiful fireplace in the front room with tall windows which appear to be original to the house and are overlooking a spacious porch that has several sizable tables & chairs with ceiling fans over them. Such a temptation for revisiting in warmer weather! Beside the fireplace is a hot beverage station which included signage declaring the coffee of the day to be a Tanzanian roast and, as the coffee beans are $18/lbs, there are no free refills or "topping off". I appreciate clear signage like this & the signs on the tables asking diners to please clear off their own trash. I chose a Carlisle High Street breakfast sandwich, as the homemade flatbread sounded tempting as did the Taylor Ham, and a hot coffee. My husband chose The Manhattan & hot coffee. He did not see the sign (I was in the way) and asked about refills. The owner was kind but firm answering that question. While we waited, we looked at the shelves of imported goodies in the opposite corner from the beverages and took at look in the additional seating area before selecting a place to sit and settling in for what turned out to be a short wait for simple food prepared well. The ham was of high quality and the flatbread was soft and of good thickness. My husband's sandwich was on a good quality bread, I could smell the rye from across the table. He raved about the pastrami. The coffee was too hot to drink when poured. The coffee urn prevented the coffee from tasting or smelling burnt. Once it cooled enough to taste, it's excellent coffee. In my opinion coffee should taste the way it smells, otherwise it isn't worth drinking. We had a nice chat with the owner about her coffee roaster. I quite enjoyed breakfast and recommend Sunrise for a nice breakfast well prepared from high quality ingredients.

Carlisle has lots of great food options. I'm not a coffee drinker but I needed some sweet treats to…read moreshare with a friend. And these cookies did not disappoint! All 3 were delicious!

Looking to treat myself a little on a cold, gray Wednesday afternoon, I decided to finally stop…read moreinto Denim Coffee in Carlisle. I've walked and driven past it many times but had somehow never made it inside. Since Denim was also participating in the 2026 Cumberland Valley Coffee & Chocolate Trail, it felt like the perfect excuse to check it out and grab a quick late-afternoon pick-me-up. I walked in around 4pm and found a handful of people inside -- some chatting quietly, others working on laptops. The space was clean, calm, and welcoming, with soft music playing overhead. The woman at the counter was an absolute sunbeam on an otherwise dreary afternoon, greeting me warmly and happily taking my order. I went with an iced coffee with sugar-free vanilla syrup (extra sweet, please!) and oat milk. Total came to $5.25. While she prepared my drink, I took a moment to look around and realized what a great view Denim offers from their bar seating area. Full glass windows with stools looking out over the square in Carlisle make it a fantastic people-watching spot. That afternoon, the Farmers Market was set up across the square, and it was fun watching people dash between stands while dodging raindrops to grab their weekly goodies. It struck me as a perfect place to meet a friend, spend a few hours working on a laptop, or just decompress with a coffee and watch the world go by. Denim also had a small sweet treat case with snacks that would pair nicely with coffee. I stuck with just the drink this time, but everything looked tempting enough that I'd definitely consider adding a pastry next visit. A few minutes later my name was called and my drink was waiting at the end of the counter. One interesting touch: they placed the container of oat milk beside my coffee so I could add exactly as much as I wanted. It's a small detail, but not something you see at many coffee shops, and I appreciated the flexibility. The iced coffee itself was excellent. Unlike some places where iced coffee tastes like watered-down brown liquid, Denim's actually tasted like coffee -- strong, smooth, and delivering a solid caffeine boost. Overall: great service, really good coffee, reasonable prices, and a cozy spot right in the heart of town. The only real challenge is parking since it's so close to the square. Street parking is available nearby, but depending on the time of day you may need to circle a bit. All in all, a great little coffee stop and I'm glad I finally walked through the door.

(7/13/25 Update:) Ordered online on Pizza Boli's website for delivery. After ordering, it said it…read morewould be delivered in 35 minutes. After one hour I called and asked about my order and was told they left about 5 minutes ago. It took a total of 75 minutes for our order to arrive. My daughter said her medium cheese pizza was delicious, my husband enjoyed his mozzarella sticks and meatball subs, my pizza was absolutely delicious but then after my third piece I realized there was CHEESE on it!! I ordered a GLUTEN FREE medium pizza with NO CHEESE! My tummy is already rumbling & I don't look forward to my evening, if you know what I mean. Now I wonder if the crust was actually Gluten Free. It was very delicious. I'm adding photos.

We had checked into the Best Western and found the menus on the table. Needa (sp?) at the front…read moredesk had ordered from here before and so we ordered a pizza and a chicken and rice bowl. The food came so quickly we were both surprised!!! The pizza was great. Good flavor crust, lots of cheese and meat, just the way T likes it. I found the chicken and rice a bit spicy for me but I find some mild salsas too spicy. . T thought it was great so we took it for lunch tomorrow when we arrive home. We plan on staying at this BW again.

The best place for reasonably priced Italian food in Carlisle. The service is always excellent. The…read morestaff are knowledgeable and friendly. Their entree portions are huge so we share one dinner.

We've been here a few times when we've been in Carlisle. Staff is always friendly. Casual and…read moreclean. Portions are huge! We've never finished our meals and have plenty of leftovers. I love the seafood pasta and my family loves the calzones and sandwiches.

We visited Carlisle, PA to attend the annual Corvette event. We loved the location of Pitt Street…read moreStation as it was within walking distance of our Air BnB. The service was excellent both evenings! Yes! We chose to enjoy dinner two nights in a row! We were thrilled, and blessed to have Meg as our server, both visits. Meg was attentive, engaging and very knowledgeable of the menu. She was a pure delight. The first evening we ordered the Meatball Sliders as an Appetizer. What incredible flavor and texture these meatballs have! All meat! The red sauce was wonderfully bright with true authentic Italian sauce. My husband and I shared the sliders and the Cubana sandwich. What fabulous flavors in the Cubana as well. The bread had a nice crunch on the outside with soft bites inside. Delicious!! The second night we enjoyed delicious Spaghetti and those wonderful Meatballs along with the best Chicken Marsala we've ever enjoyed. We will visit the next time we are in Carlisle.

Pitt Street Station offers a number of items that would work for vegetarians and gluten free…read morepatrons. As for vegans, well, there isn't much. Thankfully the restaurant is willing to accommodate (like leaving the cheese off a pizza) so there are vegan items to be crafted. It would just be cool if there were one or two items designed with vegans in mind. So, after some hocus pocus work, I decided on The Puttanesca Pizza and a non-alcoholic Cinnamon Vanilla Mule. The Puttanesca Pizza typically features olive tapenade, house tomato sauce, shaved Romano and rosemary gremolata. The waitress said it would be no problem to leave off the Romano. The Cinnamon Vanilla Mule contains cinnamon-vanilla syrup and ginger beer. Thankfully no substitutions needed here. The pizza at Pitt Street Station is bar style. A thin, chewy crust with the toppings layered on top. I found the crust to be pretty good. I like the combo of tapenade and house tomato sauce but did find it a tad salty. Can't imagine what it is like with the Romano added in. The Cinnamon Vanilla Mule was very good. I liked the balance of all the components. It was cool to see some non alcoholic cocktails on the menu and to have them be really good. I would return to Pitt Street Station if meeting up with someone because the place is accommodating to dietary needs but until some actual vegan items are on the menu it won't be somewhere I seek out on my own.

I have been thru this rest stop many times generally i get Starbucks and if Roy Rogers is open I…read moreget a breakfast sandwich. Can not believe I have not checked in before or written a review.????? I got a egg and bacon on a croissant. The staff were fine and service was fast. The sandwich was good. Next time I drive from Pittsburgh to New York I will definetly stop again for a quick meal.

First time trying Roy Roger's so I wasn't sure what type of food they sell. It's breakfast…read moresandwiches, chicken tenders, and burgers. They definitely packed up the fries not sure if it usually comes like this or it was because they were about to close. The place was definitely cleaned and well maintained. The cashier was friendly. The chicken tenders wasn't my favorite I've had better that's why I gave 4 stars.

Friendly service and delicious food! We are new to town and…read morethis was a great first stop. The cheese steak was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The fries were crisp and tender. My son enjoyed the burger and my husband says the fish and chips were fantastic. We'll be back!

We've heard so much about steak night on Tuesday so we decided to go. We both had steak. I had…read moremine with mashed and asparagus and Jenni had mashed with green beans. The steaks were okay -- they seemed tough and mine, for medium seemed slightly over cooked with hardly any pink inside and what there was was very light pinkish / brown color. Jenni said her steak was done to her satisfaction -- medium well. I would say mine was probably also medium well. My steak had a lot of fat and gristle that I didn't eat. The mashed potatoes were amazing. My asparagus seemed stingy in size and number of stalks and added little taste or filling to my plate. Jenni said her green beans were okay. The iced tea was great. My Pepsi didn't taste flavorful though Alyssa said she checked the soda bags and they were full. I swapped for sweetened ice tea. Alyssa was a super friendly server who checked on us regularly. We want to patronize local businesses but we probably wouldn't get our meals again and would try something else. Jenni said she'd rate our experience as a 2.5 which is exactly what I'd give so we're going to round up since maybe our experience was just a little off this evening.