Rail Road Diner

My family and I stopped here for dinner a few days ago - we were tourists in Pennsylvania Dutch…read morecountry. I think we just looked up diners in the area and hoped for the best. It's either a really bad thing or a really good thing that this place is a few hours away, because I think we would visit all the time! My husband is very picky about his burgers. He likes them well done, yet juicy; this place delivered. It was a fairly large patty, but he ate nearly the entire thing. That's a definite seal of approval. My brother-in-law got the French toast and my sister-in-law got the Greek salad, both of which were apparently excellent. She said her cup of chicken ditalini soup, which was a soup of the day and came with the meal, was a little bit salty, but that didn't stop her from eating the entire thing. I got a panini with marinated grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella cheese; I could only eat half of it there, but I absolutely took home the other half. Regarding the personnel: the gentleman who was the manager, I assumed, was very polite and seated us right away. Our waiter was very polite and efficient. Overall, if/when we visit the area again, I strongly suspect we'll be visiting this diner.

I ended up accidentally buying this place in my confusion playing Monopoly with the previous…read moreowner...not cool, I'm still trying to earn my money back...maybe relocating to Baltic Ave was a bad investment...minus five stars!

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Trainer's Midway

2.9(82 reviews)

8.9 mi

Solid meal at a great price! Very friendly staff. I ordered homemade vegetable beef soup with a hot…read moretea and my husband ordered a chicken tenders basket with curly fries. Reminded us of grandma's home cooking. Total was eighteen dollars and change. Unfortunately, we did not have enough room to order one of their homemade desserts. I would've liked to try the apple dumpling. Also variety of pies. The building itself is pretty well worn out and in need of a desperate upgrade. But don't let that deter you. Well worth the stop.

I wasn't sure what to expect I figured either people went because it was convenient or because food…read morewas that good, our waitress was great! Very attentive and the food was really good. Def a hometown vibe as there seemed to be mostly locals but speedy service and good food can't ask for much more.

I'm bad at taking fotos. The cherry pie w/ vanilla ice cream was excellent.

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Schwalm's Restaurant

4.0(66 reviews)

11.3 mi

Much better for breakfast Service was nice place is clean…read moreCozy good coffee food was good price reasonable

A quaint American diner in the small city of Cleona, PA…read more It's got that 1960s charm and meals at extremely fair prices. Staff is extremely welcoming and outgoing with all the charm and kindness you'd expect of a small town. For breakfast I had the 2 egg, 2 bacon, rye toast and coffee special ($5.25) and a side of home fries ($3.25). The food was well seasoned, properly cooked, and delicious! Take time to stop in Schwalm's for hearty home meals! You won't be disappointed and you won't break the bank!

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Dave's Diner

3.9(72 reviews)

13.4 mi

Ate there twice. Went back because it was so good the first time…read more The food we had is amazing. The soup obviously used home made chicken broth, which was superb. Great place.

Good diner stop when traveling the area. The order was executed perfectly. Totally retro diner…read morelook inside and out. Our server was friendly and quick. The menu had some options beyond the typical diner menu, worth trying something different.

Two eggs over easy - additional charge for cup of fruit.

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Heisey's Diner

3.7(79 reviews)

10.8 mi

Heisey's is a true old school local diner, and I mean that in the absolute best way. My grandpa and…read moreI come here for breakfast pretty regularly, and it's one of those places where there are clearly tons of regulars, the servers know everybody, and some people barely need to order. My grandpa is one of them. Our server is usually Dee, and she is always incredibly friendly, attentive, and FAST. Honestly, that's one of the things that always impresses me here the food comes out ridiculously quickly even when they're busy. My breakfast go to is half a "honky" eggs, potatoes, peppers and onions all mixed together with cheese on top, plus toast. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard. Just really good, filling diner breakfast. And the prices are almost unheard of anymore. My grandpa and I can still get breakfast for under $20 for both of us. But everybody talks about Heisey's for breakfast, and I'm here to tell you: don't sleep on dinner. Their fried fish is one of my absolute favorites. It's MASSIVE and so good. The restaurant itself is bigger than it looks, too. There's the main diner, additional dining areas and banquet space, plus a bar around the back all connected. There's a reason Heisey's has been a local staple for so long. We'll keep coming back.

Unfortunately, I would not return to this establishment. Everything we touched felt dirty and like…read morethere was a layer of grease on top. Ordered a soda and it left a funky taste in my mouth. Asked for a new one and it had the same taste. Once the food came out, I had already lost my appetite. The food was not good and I was coming from the field eating packed ready meals so had high expectations.

Steak and 2 Eggs with Home Fries

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Mountainhome Diner

4.2(145 reviews)

76.0 mi

Amazing food and service! The eggs, bacon, and home fries were all so delicious! Christine was an…read moreabsolute pleasure as a waiter! She was so funny and delightful! Highly recommend this place to others!

Great food Great Service. Clean and friendly. Don't forget to try the REAL rice pudding. It's…read moreawesome.

Clean place! (It's empty because of the snow lol)

"Hot Dog with French fries" - Kids Menu

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Coffee! Looking forward to some steak and eggs!

Aberdeen Diner

4.2(102 reviews)

59.4 mi

7/12/2026 Nothing like a local diner to get the morning…read morestarted. A small parking lot that I always see packed no matter the time and I see why the community uses this as a go to place. Servers were short staffed this day yet they were working the restaurant like pros. Vanilla milkshake didn't feel full but the vintage glass was cute. My BLT was solid they go heavy on the tomatoes though they had like 3 slices and fries were fresh and crispy the old school ketchup bottle really took me back. The chicken and waffles were loaded they surly don't skimp on the protein and fluffy Belgian waffle. Nice strips of bacon you really can't go wrong here. Our server (insert name tbd) bobbed and weaved with impeccable service. The vintage juke box, attractions for the kids and just that homely vibe has the locals coming back for more. I'll for sure come back and try Ed's famous chili when I get the chance

Went in before an event on a busy Sunday morning. Sat at the bar because tables were crazy busy,…read morewhich USA good sign. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the staff was friendly, taking time to check in with us and get our drinks fast. The meal took a few minutes to come out, as expected due to the rush going on, but our server kept our drinks full and apologized even though none was needed. The other staff was also courteous, and it was fun to watch the attitude between the staff members. The meal was great, with the bacon, eggs, and pancakes cooked perfectly. The coffee was top notch. Not too weak or strong, and served piping fresh and hot. We'll definitely be back on our next ride through the area!

Rte. 40 Benedict

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Mason Dixon Family Restaurant

4.4(151 reviews)

47.3 mi

We stopped in the morning after a wedding before heading back to Maryland…read more If you're from PA or grew up visiting, it's everything a local breakfast spot in a small PA town should be. Best of all, if you're any bit of nostalgic like myself, it's like stepping back in time and going to breakfast with your grandparents. Imagine the furniture and smells of the late 90s paired with the paper mats covered in local business listings. The service is fast and great! I ordered an omelette while my fiancé ordered one of the breakfasts including a variety of all the offerings. Everything came out quickly, portions were huge, and tasted great. If we were to ever be in town again, we would certainly stop back in.

My favorite place to eat in the area, this place as classic diner vibes with homey welcoming…read moreservice. The staff are so kind and friendly and service always great. Love the huge menu selection so you'll find something for everyone. Surprisingly everything is prettty dang good. My last visit got the bacon cheese burger wrap which was delicious well cooked and the fries hot and crispy. My buddy got the old bay chicken sandwich which was juicy and delicious also. The desserts here are solid from ice cream to pie really good. Definitely my favorite and go to restaurant if I'm in the area.

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81 Diner

4.7(12 reviews)

49.6 mi

Excellent meal. The roast turkey dinner was delicious. Real turkey. Real mashed. You do have to…read morewait but it was totally worth it. My husband had a burger and fresh cut fries. Loved both. We are back here again today to try other meals. A small, very clean restaurant.

The American diner experience is alive and well in Abbotstown, Pennsylvania at the 81 Diner. What a…read morelovely little gem in this tiny little town. My immediate reaction entering was, wow what a clean place. It is clean, bright and very welcoming. Our waitress was a lovely young woman who took the time to go through the menu with us and tell us things that were popular with regulars. I chose a roast beef melt with tomato soup and my husband got a gargantuan sized turkey dinner with all the fixings --real mashed potatoes and gravy, roast turkey, which they roast in house, and stuffing with a side of carrots. To round out our meal we had coffee and two scoops of ice cream also made in house by the waitress's father. Delicious, especially the cherry vanilla. Couldn't have been more pleased with the food, ambiance and reasonable prices. We are new to the area and looking forward to another good meal!

Cheesesteak and fresh cut fries

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Madeline W.

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4

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5 years ago

We love going here for a quick breakfast! Always quick and professional service and the food is outstanding! One of the best diners around. If you're looking to save money but still enjoy good food, Rail road diner is the place. read more

Timothy M.

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81

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4 months ago

FYI the diner is closed while they work on their next steps. Nothing on the sign about when they'll reopen but it appears to be a temporary closure. read more

Brian R.

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2

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7 years ago

Cowboy Cheeseburger is definitely in my "Top 5" best burgers. Great value at $7.99 and comes with the best french fries on the planet.

Denise M.

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6

2

7 years ago

Really enjoyed eating here. The food was good and the service was good and the environment is very nice as well

Patrick James P.

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2

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7 years ago

Great service, Great food, Great environment, and so many more things that are just great about this place.

Hen S.

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3

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4 years ago

An absolutely amazing place! Always love going here. The service is great as well as the food.

Peggy P.

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9

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3 years ago

Great food, great coffee, great service. It is small but we didn't mind. What's not to like!?

Edward M.

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1

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3 years ago

Awesome food and friendly staff and clean wide variety of food a great menu and breakfast

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