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Route 30 Diner

3.6 (219 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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ROUTE 30 DINER ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Sarah N.

I love me a good old fashioned diner. The Rte 30 diner has all the ambiance you'd expect and also has the special touch honoring local fallen soldiers by lining the perimeter with their photos. Service was prompt and friendly. Food arrived quickly and was tasty. I'd be happy to return here the next time I'm passing through.

Over easy egg with cheddar, sourdough toast, and homefries
Michele C.

We don't live in area, but everytime we visit the Lancaster area we hit this little gem of a diner. The food is consistently good and you will be greeted promptly with a smile. Love the old diner vibe. We will be back for sure.

Debbie G.

We love the ambiance of the diner. This is a family owned restaurant. Came on a Sunday with only 10 min wait. We had a Belgian waffle with crispy bacon( just like we like it) and two eggs with ham& toast. Portions are large. We saw the hubcap pancake which is what they are known for. It is huge Great customer service! Highly recommend.

This was the Irish breakfast with corn beef hash her side was the fruit bowl another great choice
James G.

We stopped at this diner we were very surprised the food was so delicious the prices were very reasonable whenever you see truckers you know it must be good we're going back again soon

Gary V.

Great place, very good service by friendly staff. Food is always fresh and prices are reasonable.

Kelly N.

When you are pulling up, it does look like a small hole in the way diner. There are no issues with parking plenty of spaces. However, inside is small! This is an establishment my parents always wanted to try when they adventure to the lancaster area, and we decided it was time, and man, i am so glad we did!!! Nothing that we ordered was bad. The worst thing was my chicken tenders were fried a little too long but still tasted good. My dad ordered the ham loaf, which is served with a side of pineapple glaze it was very good. I ordered the chicken fingers with sweet potato fries and their homemade soup. Wow, that soup was absolutely amazing!!! 10 out of 10! My mom got the chicken salad club sammie, and wow, was it good! The chicken salad was homemade and tasted delicious Head on into this diner where the food is delicious and the staff is super nice.

Louis L.

Route 30 Diner GOOD: Nearly everything - Service (Alex) A+, the food was tasty and made as asked and the price was fair. BAD - Nothing much. You don't come to diners for atmosphere and Route 30Diner isn't an exception. Still, it was very clean. Route 30 Diner was a great choice. I avoided it for the tin exterior for many years but I was glad I gave it a chance and I gladly eat my own faulty assumption. My cuban panini was delish ( recommend 1000 island over mustard), the service was perfect (fast and friendly) and the price was very fair given the quality. Give this place a try, you will be pleased. NOTE: I came on a Thursday for a quiet experience and they now take credit cards - none of this "cash only" nonsense :)

Michael D.

Great old school diner. Great food and reasonable prices. Get the hubcap pancake it won't disappoint.

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Marty S.

Great old-school pre-fab diner experience. Walking in, the decor reminds me of many old tin front diners. We were seated with no wait, even though the restaurant was very busy. The food was top tier, and cooked just right. The Hubcap Pancake was exactly that. As big as a hubcap, and super thick. My other half had the chicken corn chowder, which was a home run in flavor and texture. The service was spot on, not ignoring us, nor was our server intrusive. When the check was presented, paying was fast and easy, allowing for a quick departure.

Mashed potatoes and gravy
Nabil K.

Staying in Lancaster for about 2 days and had to come here. I ordered the hot meatloaf sandwich and mashed and gravy. My gf ordered the patty melt with fries and a sweet tea. All told ran us $32. Service from Daniel was perfect he was nice to us and very personable with his other customers some of whom seemed regulars. My sandwich was huge with 2 big slices of meatloaf between white bread and slathered with gravy. The Gf added mushrooms to her patty melt and she loved it. Would eat here again. Place felt inviting whether you were a regular or just passing through.

Spinach Benedict
Dan C.

Great good and friendly service! After passing this place for years, I finally made it and it was worth the 40 minute drive!

Meatlovers omelet
Debbie S.

We loved the hubcap pancake it was huge! They even made it pumpkin for us. The meatlovers omelet was full of meat and cheese. The ambiance was a fun diner feel.

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Food was delicious. Served nice and hot. Staff was friendly and made sure we had what we needed. Definitely recommend this establishment!!!

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Mrs.Dumpling was upset at everything so this easily gets a one star rating from me never going back

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Delicious food and great service! I'm a local, we order from here frequently and have never been disappointed

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Amazing food at reasonable prices! Wish we had room for dessert! Will definitely eat here next time we are in the area.

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Doesn't look like much on the outside but the wait staff were friendly and knowledgeable of the very tasty items on the menu.

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Delicious food. HUGE pancakes. Friendly staff. Has that awesome old style diner feel to it. Loved it!

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Ark House Diner - This place is so cute - like a wooded xabin

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Huckleberry's Restaurant & Tavern at The Fulton Steamboat Inn
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Route 30 Diner - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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