We were a party of 4 and everyone was very happy with their food choices. A little out of the way but well worth the extra mileage!

Very nice place! The service is warm and fast, the food is very good, fresh and plentyfull. The music is aligned with the decor and we are back in time. The 2 waitress were very friendly and accommodating. Thanks for a nice lunch. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast while on a road trip, and the whole family enjoyed our meal. I had the Cinnamon swirl French toast with eggs and home fries....yum! Good food and good tunes! read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - Cinnamon French Toast (Short Stack) with a side of eggs and home fries. - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

Glad they are practically next door to the Brownsville Drive-in. I had arrived too early for the movies so needed to find somewhere to go for a bit. This diner has great vibes. I decided on a smores milkshake to go. I would have stayed but wasn't getting internet connectivity. My server was great, as was the shake! read more

This place was voted best diner in Western Pennsylvania by Pittsburgh Today Live, so when we were in the neighborhood we decided to try it out. Although they have the look, the food while not horrible, was not great, everything seemed to be frozen and heated before serving, there was only one server and she was overwhelmed trying to take care of all the patrons. Overall the diner was neat and clean and the waitress was very friendly, but I don't see myself going back. read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

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The waitress couldn't answer questions about the food. Silverware had food on it. Food came out fast but was ice cold. Had to wait for her to come back to let her know it was cold and she still didn't bring clean silverware. Once we got warm food back it was very tasty, rigatoni with meat sauce. read more

If you're in the area, this is a safe bet for breakfast or a quick lunch. There isn't much else in Brownsville for dining options, and this and the chuck wagon are some of the only breakfast joints on 40 from Washington to Uniontown. The old school classic diner vibe is spot on! Cool, vintage ambiance. Food is your average diner food. Breakfast is better than lunch. I find the lunch options a bit bland, including the wraps and the steak sandwich. read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - a juke box - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

My sister in law where there for Father's Day and we had an excellent time. The food was very good and delicious. Huge portions. The atmosphere takes you back to the 50's. Wish the Jukebox played 50's music. Definitely be back for more. read more

The food here was good. But not great. I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. The waitress kept our drinks filled. I wanted to buy a t-shirt. But apparently they don't carry anything above a large. So they must discriminate against bigger people. We might try here again because I want to try the pizza sometime. This place still keeps the 50's vibe and even still has a working jukebox. read more

I don't know what happened but this place used to be so good. The last couple times we went, it was extremely disappointing. Brown lettuce in salad, steak that tasted spoiled, overcooked fish, and just an overall greasy flavor to all of the food. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is that the service is really good. Very friendly and attentive waitresses. Won't go back. Very sad. read more

Bless my country fried steak heart. Route 40 Classic Diner is Grandma approved. We felt all kinds of nostalgic, the kind that plucks your heart strings. This delightful diner is an easy quick stop in Grindstone PA, the food is solid old school line kitchen and has an Americana ambiance that'll sit you right back at Grandma's table. I have to go back for a milkshake, with fries of course! Definitely worth a stop if you're passing on your travels. read more

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Yummmmm food is great here Thursday is cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers they have the greatest food

Go hungry! The huge portions are sure to fill you up and leftovers to take home. Small but very popular location.

The food was very good. They had funnel cake French fries!!!!! I love them!!!! The service was great also!!! The atmosphere was enjoyable!! Every one there was having a good time!! Enjoying their food and talking to everyone!!! read more

I enjoyed this little diner I wasnt sure about it at first but I've always wanted to stop by and try it out. We came on a sunday morning and it was packed but even so we serviced super quickly and our food came out fast as well and it was a nice/friendly atmosphere read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

I stopped here yesterday and I really enjoyed it. I had the Monongahela Monster fish sandwich. It was huge and delicious! The sandwich didnt fall apart- they put whatever you want on it and their tartar sauce is homemade and particularly delicious. It has plenty of sweet pickles in it. The place has lots of charm And is decorated very nicely. It was truly a unique blast from the past. I hope i can return some day. WTG Route 40 Classic Diner! read more

Yuck! Don't even waste your time stopping here. The shiny chrome exterior and a neat bench made from a Ford tailgate might draw you in. Even the inside decor might make you think it's a real diner with real diner food. Nothing could be further from the truth. It was awful, bordering inedible. How do you screw up a turkey club? They did. It looks like they're trying to cut corners and bought a processed turkey roll. Look how thick the slices are on the sandwich. The texture of this processed turkey was awful. They probably use the same stuff on their turkey dinner. The lettuce in both the salad and sandwich was wilting and old. Service was subpar with the waitresses eating their food at the counter. When they ask if you want a refill, check my drink. Less than half full. Weirdest of all, they accept credit cards, but you must leave a tip in cash. I suspect the waitresses aren't getting many. What a dumb idea. Seriously though, don't stop here. The food and service are awful. read more

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I have lived in this area for my whole life, and never stopped here for some reason? We stopped for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and they serve breakfast all day! I had the old standard sausage and eggs and homefries, and my wife had a chicken wrap. The food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere was awesome. They only take cards for the food, so don't forget to bring some cash for your server. They also have an ATM onsite... read more

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love diners. Route 40 is a true classic diner. It's honestly like stepping back in time to the 1950s. Chrome everything, a juke box, and Elvis memorabilia will make you feel like you're in an episode of Happy Days! The menu was pretty extensive and super affordable! They have daily soups, specials, and $5 lunch specials! I got a grilled chicken salad that was loaded with fresh veggies and home made ranch! Yum! The chicken wasn't the most delicious piece of chicken I've ever had, but it was def worth the 8 bucks for a nice size salad. They also sell pizzas and I heard they are good! I can't wait to try one! Brownsville doesn't offer much, but the Route 40 Diner is a winner in my book. read more

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Has nice diner feel to it. Food was good as well and the worker very friendly and helpful.

Our delivery order was missing two items. The meatloaf and mashed potatoes we did receive was frozen dinner tier. This diner is pathetic and the amount of five star reviews is baffling. Never again. Route 40 Diner is terrible, do not give them your business. read more

Eat here if you're into overpriced TV dinner meals that taste twice as bad. This place isn't as great as most people make it out to be. Honestly People saying this is good food, don't know what good food is period. The dining area might be clean, the kitchen is worse, the staff could do better. It's a total dud. read more

The best breaded zucchini & ranch I've ever had!!!! My absolute favorite on the menu!

Great little diner, very clean. Have eaten breakfast there several times, lots of food for the price. Highly recommend!

Cute atmosphere but less than yummy food. Heated from a can taste. Low quality food and harsh attitude services... well she did get nice when it as time to pay the bill. I base tip on my entire service not a couple sweet words after a dinner of being ignored. read more

The place has great street side appeal, and a very cool retro design, and the waitresses were fantastic, however the food was a complete different story. The 40 classic dish was way too salty! The entire meal was inedible that I ended up throwing it away. The fish sandwich which was supposed to be a "monster" according to the menu was a piece of fish on a toasted hot dog bun. I really wouldn't go out of your way to eat at this restaurant. It has potential but just isn't there. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's so nice the food is amazing the service is great and everything is perfect! It's a lovely place to go with family, the music is perfect, the place is just overall AMAZING! read more

I wish I could leave zero stars. They aren't worthy of even one. Sure, the place has a different atmosphere but that doesn't make the food good. Instant mashed potatoes, practically everything is Al a carte. How hard is it to add fries or even chips to an overpriced sandwich?! It's not diner quality and it's not traditional diner food. Prime rib? Surf and turf? Meanwhile they can't pull off a simple breakfast. Bad menu, horrible ingredients and ridiculously over priced. It's not fine dining. read more

Their wedding soup was made with spring macaroni and had no flavor. Had breakfast there 2 times, and neither time was it cooked thoroughly. The "honey-dipt" chicken was way too greasy to eat, and the counters were 'sticky'. It needs to focus on one or two items to excel in, and not worry about selling everything and the kitchen sink. read more

I love a great diner like route 40! When it says classic it means classic. It's a perfect place for a trip back to the 50s. Memorabilia everywhere sets a great scene and I will be back time and time again. Staff is great, make sure to leave a good tip they deserve it. read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - Home fries, cinnamon swirl French toast - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

The Route 40 Diner is a chrome diner that is everything a diner should be. The ambience is 50s-ish, the booths and stools look the part, and the music is upbeat classic rock. The waitresses are friendly and attentive, and finally, the food is reasonable comfort style food. And you can never go wrong with a breakfast. They even make great poached eggs. Finally, last I saw, the weird life-size stuffed old lady doll is gone from the seat at the counter (unless it has returned, and maybe it will come Halloween). Another improvement is the repaving of the parking lot. All in all, a great place to start any day, or to stop by anytime for a bite to eat. read more

Great classic dinner. The retro style is over the top. Feels like transported back in time. Prices are good especially the specials unfortunately food is average but has never been bad. Still a good place to stop. read more

Their food was great. My boyfriend and I both got hamburgers & they were "to die for." Their pie was excellent. Price was good as well. Would highly recommend & we will be revisiting! It was around $23 for us. Two hamburgers, one order of fries, two sweet teas, a water with lemon and pie. It had a nice lil vibe to it, too! It felt like a place you would see in the movies in the 50's! read more

The pizza is the best pizza around. Skip the pizza chains and try their pizza. You won't be disappointed.Try the Buffalo chicken pizza it is my favorite. Friendly staff and food came out quick and hot.Had wings and Ruebens before and they were great too. read more

Such a cute place with great food and friendly staff. It's definitely a place everyone should check out!

Great food so far so good. I never ate inside the restaurant so I can't comment on the decor or the service, but I ordered take out twice and both times the food was great. I ordered the fish and Mac and cheese meal and cole slaw. My mom ordered the same thing as me and my dad ordered the fish sandwich and French fries. We all really enjoyed our meals and plan to order again on future Fridays. Food was fairly priced as well for the amount of food that you get. I will definitely plan to eat inside and order something else to give a full updated review. read more

Great place to eat. Typical 50s diner, classic tables and seats. The food was fantastic, the twist was playing from the jukebox, old style paper reciepts for the bill, fantastic waitress. What a perfect start to a perfect day. read more

Route 40 Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Grindstone, Pennsylvania

Horrible. Out of chicken, fries. This used to be good. Well not anymore. Ugh. Corn was brown over cooked for hours. Gravy taste like jar gravy. the chips that came with burger were soo greasy you could not eat them. Service was good but i wont be back. I hope i dont get sick from this food i just ate. Just yuk. read more

My wife and I had dinner at the route 40 classic diner a few days ago, food was delicious, loved the decor, service was ok. Our only complaint was our particular waitress was on her phone, and we had to wait for ten minutes for refills on our drinks. read more

This is one of the most iconic diners in south western, Pennsylvania. If you are looking to walk back into time, complete with friendly service, home cooked style meals that are fresh and delicious, and an atmosphere filled with nostalgia, then you will not leave disappointed. The Classic Diner is located on the Historic Route 40. The diner comes complete with a drive-in movie theater located right next door that offers buttery popcorn and the latest box office movies with prices that are straight out of the 1950s. It is the quintessential date night for those who love a piece of history. read more