Heard about this place as a hidden gem for breakfast, but this rating is for lunch. The location…read morewasn't too difficult to find thanks to the map, but it is slightly off the beaten path for sure. The guy working in the kitchen was very nice and recommended a cheesesteak for lunch. Amoroso rolls were what he told me they use for bread. They have several tables for dine in and the place was well heated for a cold winter day. It was simple and clean inside. My cheesesteak was average, it was pretty greasy and flavor wise wasn't bad. I'm not a huge fan of amoroso rolls for cheesesteaks, the grease also soaked into the roll quite a bit. The portion size was small, but the for the price I think it was on par. I think I paid just under $6 for the sandwich. I'll have to return for breakfast which seems to have much better reviews!

Ok yes the service is slow as hell and the customers on the rude side but... you will get a good…read moremeal. The GPS will direct you to take the unpaved ominous looking road of 'Calcon Hook' but it's not the only way in Chester Pike to Sharon Avenue is an alternative. Once you locate the restaurant it will remind you of a trailer, in a movie about construction workers. Inside it's spacious with plenty of seating and fairly clean considering the age and lack of updates. On this date I'll give a little leeway to service because the cook was in the hospital and the lady 'owner' was alone. But I'm here to tell you she worked that grill, those phone calls, the counter and tables! I ordered the hungry man special 3 eggs, home fries, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, 2 French Toast and 2 pancakes all for $6.99! It was good and plentiful. Each item was enjoyable. I have to say I had several cups of coffee and it's some of the best around. Next time I'll bring a book to read as I sip my coffee and wait!

This is a delayed review from the days when it was still the Empire Diner. I'm sad to see many…read moremore recent reviews worthy of only a single star. As a former local who moved out of state, I counted on The Empire Diner to make my heart happy on so many fronts, but most of all scrapple. IYKYK. The last time I was there it was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle and just about enough to make a girl weep.

So I decided to try Royal Diner again. Sometimes you just have to trust your gut. The service was…read moreokay, the waitresses seemed to have trouble deciding which tables belong to them. Once again I ordered banana pancakes and beef bacon. Yet again my bacon was old, dry and flavorless. My son ordered the chicken and waffles. He was disappointed with only getting three chicken fingers as he's 16 yrs old and that's an appeteaser for a teen. He ate my eggs, tried the bacon and was just as disappointed. My son did enjoy the hot chocolate however I was not pleased with my watery cranberry juice. It was quiet and clean but the food quality is subpar.

This establishment is a hidden gem for visitors. You're immediately greeted when walking thru the…read moredoor she's so pleasant and very helpful makes you feel at home. The food is top notch. I did the veggie omelet with home fries! Wow! Felt like home. While sitting in anyone walked through the door felt like family! She knew everyone, their kids, their lifestyle and it's comforting! The place is quite clean, the menus were not sticky(lol) been on the road lately come across a few diners that didn't choose to wipe them off. Mixed group of patronages which shows me they're really good and the prices were very reasonable somewhat like down south pricing! If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely come by for breakfast!

Solid food. Casual environment. Good service. Nothing complicated about this food. We'd come back.read more

Just your average diner. It's got a huge menu so there's something for everyone, but nothing is…read moreparticularly outstanding. At least the chrome exterior is classic and nostalgic.

Just went here for Christmas dinner and the entire experience was great!…read more We nearly forgot that the Chinese-all-you-can-eat place was not open Christmas day so like the years before, we went to this location for December. Spending a holiday here was pleasant with good food, kind staff, and great service. The food I had included a special which was a stuffed green pepper and had mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts for the sides. Preceding that was a tasty beef orzo soup. My parents enjoyed the food as well. Almost as a tradition we were curious about dessert which we usually end our meal on at this place. When I checked out the spread alone I was in over my head trying to see the almost countless sweet options. But that was when a major person on the staff (possibly the owner) let me know what everything was. I was impressed he knew the vast amount of cakes down to the cupcakes and tarts! My dad and I both selected the German chocolate cake while my mom desired the lemon meringue. All was tasty! If you need a place any time of the year (or on a festive celebration) come to the Springfield Diner with good friends and you will have a nice time!

Here's a spruced-up version that still sounds natural:…read more "This place is absolutely amazing! The food is even better than the atmosphere. The staff is always friendly, and it's quickly become my new go-to spot for breakfast. The inside is warm, welcoming, and beautifully decorated. I also love seeing the birds when they're around--it adds such a nice touch to the experience!"

I will say, totally unexpected great visit. From the outside, you're not sure…read more Inside, don't be scared when you enter and there is a bird there. I sat at the var, plugged in my computer and did some work. Monica was my server, she was super friendly and fantastic! Went thru the menu with me and took my order. I ordered an iced latte and the breakfast burrito, both really good! The inside is something like you haven't seen, in a good way. Super cozy and friendly!

This and few other diners in Philly always remind me of a great summer day. You eat brunch, and the…read morerest of your day is fantastic. Penrose is great for that, because the inside is nice and cozy, and the employees are super attentive. They were showing a few games on the tv which was cool, but I was intrigued with their menu. I'd love to try lunch here or at least one of their sandwiches. The quesadilla was great and I even ate part of it the next day for lunch. Hashbrowns were great as well, and the cheesesticks were awesome. Love trying those out at diners. The waffle, eggs and sausage was very tasty as well.

we tried sandwiches from euro to roasted beef and soup & salads. service was very good. provided…read moretakeout containers & bags Diner was convenient & close to our location Ambiance was light & bright. Delicious looking desserts at the front door to start salivating !

Great service,Good food,Very polite Made it through the…read morePandemic. Hostess is great!!! ,

Cute local spot with good food and friendly staff, with a nice small-town feel, good background…read moremusic (MJ's Man in the Mirror was playing as we walked out), and just a nice overall no-frills setting. I had asked about ingredients on some of the menu items, and the server was good about checking on that and getting back to me. I decided on the Cedar Park Special Wrap, which checked the boxes of ingredients I was trying to avoid, and another server came by to inform me that there's been a change to the ingredients - it says that it includes turkey, but they don't stock cold cuts anymore, so they offered chicken instead. I was totally fine with the substitution, but thought it was a bit funny that they hadn't updated the menu to account for that. All that said, everything tasted great - the chicken wrap and the fries, and service was pretty quick. AC was struggling, but other than that, it was a good experience, and I'd be down to go back!

The food was very good and service was fast paced in a bustling environment. I found the value to…read morebe fair and recommend you try them for a quick carry out experience.

Best breakfast spot on 52nd street. The food is consistently good, servings are generous, they…read morealways get special requests right, prices are reasonable and service is friendly.