Rail Road Diner

Two eggs, over easy, potatoes, rye toast, coffee and a side of bacon. Perfection. I love it hereread more

After a day of an antiquing this is a cute little diner to enjoy some lunch. Service was good, &…read moreour waitress was very sweet. The food over all is nothing to outside of the normal realm for " diner food" But the chops were made perfectly unfortunately not very seasoned, the mash were warm at best when arriving to the table but tasty, and the broccoli actually had a garlic and oil drizzle which was very flavorful.

Just a small portion of the restaurant.

Hungry Man's Breakfast

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Scrambled egg whites, buttered wheat toast, home fries and sausage links

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'm certain this place only stays open because of truckers and regulars with low standards.. It's…read moreon a stretch of interstate where there's really nothing for 10 miles in either direction, which the only reason I can figure travelers would ever go here. I've had the misfortune of seeing the kitchen, and this is not a place I would eat.

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

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!

Thanks to Yelp reviews, we ate at this gem of a diner. It's clearly a locals place- very homey and…read moredesigned for folks to come eat and chat and enjoy each others company. We arrived at about 11:30 am on a Sunday. We were seated immediately. The first question is whether we wanted a breakfast or dinner menu. We took both. They have a nice variety of foods available. I had the salmon croquettes with Harvard beets and green beans. I was instantly transported to my family's home for dinner. They were made just as I remembered. I really enjoyed my meal. Everyone else had breakfast. My son had the hunky fries. It looked amazing and he ate every scrap. Everyone enjoyed their food. The servers walked around with the coffee pot frequently, offering to fill your cup even if it wasn't their table- haven't see that service in years. We finished with 3 pieces of pie- cherry crumb, cherry cheesecake and peanut butter cream. Fantastic! Probably a good thing this place isn't closer - Is be there all the time.

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Facility exterior

Dave's Diner

3.9(70 reviews)

13.4 mi

Another tasty meal at Dave's diner. My husband order the sausage gravy over home fries (1/2 portion…read moresize is filling for him...it's his favorite)and I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich with a side of onion rings. I love their breakfast, but I am a fan of their onion rings so I ordered lunch at 11am today. Service was friendly as always. Good news for people like me who always tend to be cold-it was warm in the diner!

We recently visited Dave's Diner for the second time. My husband ordered a bowl of baked oatmeal (a…read morerare find), and an over easy egg with a slice of scrapple (deep fried). I had a cheesesteak omelette We were both happy with our selections. Note that home fries are ala carte, but prices of egg dishes accommodate for this. I was happy with just the omelette. Coffee refills were readily provided as well as a portion to go. Service was good and sufficiently attentive. Ambiance was typical of an old school diner. Restaurant and restrooms were clean and well maintained. We will visit again soon as we are moving to this area soon.

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

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Heisey's Diner

3.7(76 reviews)

10.8 mi

Great comfort food and much larger dining area than what I expected from the outside. I had a…read moreburger and fries with an iced tea and my sister had fried fish with a cola.

Good old fashioned diner…read more Met an old friend and enjoyed one of her favorite spots. The meals were very inexpensive. I had fish... Couldn't even finish it, although it was delicious. Homefries were tasty and freshly made by hand... No frozen potatoes here!! The wait staff was pleasant and knew my friend... Added to the friendly diner feel. My friend had a burger and soup.. both as tasty as she remembered. I'd meet her there again, but wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.

2 eggs, onion, pepper, and scallop potatoes

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Mountainhome Diner

4.3(141 reviews)

76.0 mi

Excellent food, moderately priced, friendly staff. Quick service, nice ambiance, clean.read more

Came here for our final breakfast before heading back home from Boy's Pocono Weekend 2025. Nice…read moreplace. Mountainhome Diner has been around for years and is your typical diner with all-day breakfast available. It's clean and the staff were exactly what you want in a diner with friendliness and hospitality. I went with a breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant with some well done potatoes. My friend had the scrapple with some scrambled eggs. I also had an orange juice. The orange juice I did not care for. Definitely not fresh squeezed. But the sandwich was excellent along with the potatoes. My friend also loved his coffee and scrapple with egg. My meal came to $11 not including tip. We'd come back!

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(98 reviews)

59.4 mi

Had to help a friend out up here in Aberdeen so he treated me to breakfast…read more A very good choice for food as it's a classic diner with very good food. Got their belly buster breakfast as I was super hungry. Two pancakes, 2 French toast, home fries, 3 eggs, 3 sausages, and 3 bacon for $16 currently. A heck of a price for so much good food. Had to get the pancakes to go as I was so stuffed! Overall, good prices, good classic diner food. If I'm up here again, I'll be sure to come back.

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

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.

Cute sign

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81 Diner

4.6(11 reviews)

49.6 mi

We found this place by chance and were so pleased. Great food! Great service! Waitress was pleasant…read moreand cheerful. Family owned restaurant also offered hand dipped ice cream and a selection of beautiful desserts. Exceptionally clean and well cared for. We definitely Recommend !

My late father and I used to pass by the original 81 diner frequently when I was a child, though we…read morenever had stopped in. Now, years later, my wife and I would pass by the new 81 diner and would always say we needed to try it. We'll, today was the day. We stopped in for lunch, and aside from a gentleman waiting for his to-go order, we were known as the customers. I guess not a lot of people eat at 3 in the afternoon. The atmosphere was very nice. The tables, chairs and booths all fit the diner nicely. My cheesesteak sub was very tasty. Their menu said no substitutions, but they let me withhold the lettuce, tomatoes and onions, which I'm not fond of, so I'm glad they let me do that. Along that note, my wife ordered the BLT sandwich, and gave me some of the bacon, which was really good! Our friend George ordered the pizza burger, which also looked good, and he seemed to enjoy it. Their fresh cut fries were fantastic as well. If I had anything to complain about, it would be that the music being piped in was too modern for a classic diner atmosphere and wasn't something we were expecting. Hopefully that's something they will eventually change. Maybe next time we will stay long enough to try some of their desserts, which looked pretty good too. We will definitely be back soon.

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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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2 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.

Peggy P.

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8

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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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