Food wasn't memorable, but I'm alright with that, We had my two grandsons with us, and I didn't get to eat a bite. My problem is that when I arrived home, and unpacked my boxes, I realized that a part of my order was never brought to the table. My order offered choice of soup or salad, and I had chosen a chowder that was a soup f the day. Never arrived, was not boxed up, AND, I gave the server a 20% tip, in cash. If your servers cannot take care and of the customers, the battle for patrons has been lost. I was wondering why a breakfast/lunch spot was so empty on a weekend,...now I know. PLUS, the pics showed a car in the middle of the restaurant, which is why I chose it for my grandchildren,....NO CAR? read more

Two friends and I stopped in for lunch on a Friday. It looked good from the outside and we decided, "why not give it a try". We were very pleased with the service, cleanliness, and food. We ordered hamburgers that were large and delicious. Prices were great too. My two friends ask the waitress for extra Cole slaw because it was so good and she happily brought it. My only negative was the manager/owner (?) smelled of smoke. read more

Quaint little out of the way nook motived in a 1960's style diner... Even with the music of the 60's provided by Sirius XM 60's... Ample parking with easy access to the entrance... We were met with a pleasant greeting to which we requested a booth by a window... Apparently I wasn't real clear because he brought us to a booth where I would be sitting next to a wall... Me moved one booth to fulfill our request: "by a window"... Things improved greatly from there... Our server was there taking our drink order before we even sat down... Very impressive... Drinks came within 30 seconds; then she took our order... I ordered 3 eggs scrambled soft, wheat toast dry, and the home fries that come with it... Wife ordered French Toast with powdered sugar... Couldn't believe it when breakfast came within a couple of minutes... This was fantastic... To top that... Everything tasted GREAT... EXCELLENT... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND a visit to the Sunshine Diner for most enjoyable experience... read more

Sunlight Diner - French Toast with powdered sugar - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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We stopped in on a Sunday morning at about 11 AM. As we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly employee. We were seated almost immediately, and our drink order was taken quickly. My husband ordered eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, and rye toast. I ordered the chef salad. Both meals were served to us in a timely manner. The eggs and sausage and hashbrowns were hot. My salad was fresh. The dining room was very clean and we enjoyed the music playing in the background. The restrooms were clean. We would recommend the Sunlight Diner and will definitely stop again when traveling through the area. read more

Love the staff super friendly! I always order the pastrami Sandwhich as it's absolutely delicious! They offer plenty of other options with such a cute retro style! read more

Sunlight Diner is a classic mom-and-pop operation in all the best ways. My Dad & I have visited 3 times in the last couple weeks as my Mom has been recovering a nearby, acute care rehab hospital, and Sunlight Diner has proved to be a wonderful "home base" in Mechanicsburg. The 1950s-era theme and oldies music playing give the place some personality. The team at Sunlight Diner is consistently friendly and they deliver great service, and the food, from eggs to meatloaf to tuna salad sandwiches - are consistently delicious, delivered quickly, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

I had a nice breakfast here today with my teenager. I had french toast with fruit topping and he had the Diamond steak breakfast special. Our server was provided outstanding customer service. The food came fast and was well prepared. Great reasonable prices. read more

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We have visited Sunlight Diner two times recently, once on a Thursday morning and once on a Sunday morning. On our most recent visit, on a Sunday morning at 11AM, our party of three waited about 10-12 minutes for a table. We ordered 2 coffees and 1 juice, and each ordered an omelette. My Florentine omelette was good and so were the home fries. My husband had the cheesesteak omelette and my dad had the mushroom Swiss omelette. Service was good and food came out quickly despite the restaurant's tables being fully occupied. The portions were ample, not huge. And the prices were reasonable. Before tip the bill for 3 omelettes and 3 beverages was $36.70. read more

Nice spot for breakfast with good food and very kind and friendly staff. I really liked the fresh blueberry pancakes. The food came out very quickly as well. A note that they put the total amount of the bill on the back of the check so you need to turn it over. The front of the check did not have the correct number and it was lower so we didn't know. Luckily we were moving slowly so they could let us know before we left! Recommended if in the area! read more

Sunlight Diner - Fresh blueberry pancakes - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Loved the breakfast and our waitress couldn't have been more energetic fun and sassy. Quick service with a big smile. Clean and nicely decorated spot. read more

Breakfast is great. Super omelets. Good portion size. Fair pricing. Cheaper than other diners nearby.

Service was top notch!! Our server was beautiful and so kind. The food was really good and filling. The inside of the diner was beautiful. I would certainly eat here again during my next visit to PA. read more

Classic diner with wonderful food, great service and stupid fun atmosphere. Liked dinner so much, we took dessert home to the hotel room. We liked the dessert so much we came back for breakfast the next morning. You will find something you like on this menu. read more

Great Service! Good Food! Nice Price! Love the atmosphere & the music. Definitely recommend!

Our server was fast friendly and A-tentative to her tables, food was prepared and delivered fast good as always. This was one of my dad's favorite places for breakfast. read more

Sunlight Diner - Sausage gravy and biscuits - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

We have found our new "go-to" place for breakfast. Yes, the staff are great, the owner/manager warm and friendly, and our food was well prepared. But there is one thing Sunlight Excels at for our area: Grits. We often order grits rather than potatoes when we go out. And every where else is a crap shoot. Will I need a fork to eat them so the the water can drain off? I've actually exchanged grits for home fries because what came to the table shouldn't have been allowed out of the kitchen. And the subtle music playing in the background is classic rock.very nice. read more

My wife and I ate there for lunch the food was delicious service was great we had a great time and we enjoyed it

A solid choice for breakfast, this classic diner has the usual goodies and I stuck with exactly that, an omelette that was nicely loaded with ham and bacon and sausage. No veggies here, other than the sliced tomato I chose instead of home fries. I'm doing a keto diet and this is perfect. (The toast went on to my dining companion's plate.) Very nice portion, there's no way that this was just three eggs. Cooked properly and filling. Definitely would eat here again. [Review 10396 overall, 163 of 2019.] read more

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The inside is not how you would expect from the outside. You walk in and the 1950s vibe is there. Service was quick. Most of us got exactly as ordered, but the spouse asked for no coleslaw and got it. They also said their Monte Cristo was soaked on one part by pickle juice. Overall, we had a good breakfast for the other 3 orders. read more

We sat outside and it was small but fit the bill. The service was good. The food versus cost was good. If it weren't for the following things, Service + food would have equaled 3.5-4 stars. But my wife is pregnant. My daughter is 3. And my son is 8 with asthma. And as we sat and ate breakfast on their outdoor deck, one after another, tables lit up their cigarettes. Then they continued, cigarette after cigarette. Filling the small space with billows of smoke. Yes, it was outside. But it was horrible. And the 2nd hand smoke is unsafe for pregnancies and any lungs. The bathroom was a little dirty but not bad. The main hub of the restaurant was cute but a lot of ceiling tiles and moldings were broken. With tlc and taking care of the health and safety of their customers, things could change. But during a pandemic .. unless you're a smoker .. stay away. read more

First the good; service was friendly, restaurant was very clean. My salad was fresh and tasty if not generic. I had fish and chips that were 3 small portions of what appeared to be frozen fish filets and breading. Fries were frozen and fried as well. Side of Mac and cheese was some otherworldly color of orange that looked like a box mix and not a good one. My fiance's burger was OK but again, the frozen fries. We won't be back. read more

This is our go-to Saturday breakfast place! And I sometimes stop mid-week to get a meal or two for takeout too. The owner and staff are like family. The food is great at a reasonable price. Love this restaurant! read more

My daughter and I enjoyed our mid-afternoon breakfast yesterday, our first visit to this diner. (A friend of mine had recommended it.) There were generous portions of everything we ordered, and it was all delicious! Our server was attentive and very nice. The cashier was also very nice. We loved the atmosphere as well--very retro-cool! read more

We are always looking for good diner food! This place has it all! Cool decor, fast friendly service and decent prices. Great coffee too! We arrived Saturday morning about 830 or so and even though the parking lot looked full we were seated right away. Our waitress, Holly, greeted us with smiles and took out drink order. Great menu with options but not overwhelming choices. Holly took our order and came back with coffee refills and just a few minutes later our breakfast arrived! Meat lovers omelet with fried potatoes and toast and 2 eggs with potatoes and scrapple and toast and 1 pancake to share. Everything was hot and delicious! We will be returning! read more

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Unfortunately I can only give this a 1 bc they allow smoking in their outdoor seating, which is absolutely atrocious that this is still legal in 2021. It's unfortunate bc the staff was very nice and the food was good. We don't feel safe taking our children into inside eating establishments but subjecting our children to smoke is horrible. Please consider going non-smoking for the health of your patrons and I will return. Food- good, inexpensive, solid diner food Staff- our server and the rest of the staff was very nice read more

Always great food. You receive large portions at a reasonable price. Great friendly, fast service! The food I order is always delicious. Delicious Egg Benedict. Good down home cooking. Great restaurant for the family. I highly recommend Sunlight Diner. MCH, Mechanicsburg, PA read more

Nice vibe in there. Wasn't expecting much but food wasn't too bad either. I stopped in for breakfast.

I admit it. I'm bougie and particularly when it comes to food. However, I like to think that I'm objective in my restaurant evaluations and one of the matrix I often refer to is "appropriately priced." Additionally, let me state that I have worked in more restaurants than I care to count and started in hospitality at 17, from diners to fine dining. The hashbrown was under cooked, almost raw, there was cheese on the omelette when that wasn't mentioned in the description on the menu, the mushrooms were from a can, there should've been sausage on the omelette and wasn't. Oh, I also ordered a side of corned beef hash that was 1000% from a can. Bro, listen, even if I wasn't a good cook, I'm sure I would be capable of making my own corned beef hash out of a can. I'm not a fan of writing negative reviews, and for this I apologize, but it wasn't a good experience and I won't be going back. read more

I love their breakfasts! The omelets and pancakes are delicious. My husband loves their turkey dinner

Another couple and I wanted a simple solution for breakfast and this was it! Service was quick and friendly, the restaurant was not fancy, but attractive, and our breakfasts were well-prepared and tasty! Just what we wanted this morning! read more

Better than average diner breakfast because they make crispy hash browns! They also have butter here. Request your toast served dry to avoid the margarine and add your own butter. Good service here. read more

Sunlight Diner - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Service is always good good here. Value for the money is about average. Food quality is a little above average overall.However like any place i found things i would not order again. This place is on my mind when i want dinner food. read more

I had high hopes for the Mechanicsburg Diner. It's close to my job. Wasn't too expensive. As soon as I got out of my car and walked to the door, I wanted to turn around and go back. Can we say "dirty"? Incredibly run down and dirty. I was there for lunch and there were maybe two other people there. The layout is weird. The furniture was cool but the vinyl chairs and formica tabletops looked like they hadn't really been wiped down well in ten years. The decorations on the wall were faded. Papers and flyers were taped up next to the cash registers. The dropped ceiling was ancient, mirrored tiles with all sorts of discoloration and spotting and the tracks were RUSTED. Attached to the hanging pendant lamps were remnants of tinsel from 1965. Euh. We sat in the back near the restrooms and had a lovely view of the hallway they were using as storage for random crap and the air conditioning unit with 50 years of dust accumulated on it. Then there's the food. The menu was pretty standard. Difficult to read and organized poorly. We ended up ordering specials. The waitress brought my boyfriend the wrong soup. I had an open turkey sandwich and the gravy on top was so thick, unctuous and gloppy, it looked more like vanilla pudding. It was obviously made from a mix and bland. There wasn't really enough of it either. The turkey was good. The portions were small. The french fries were the frozen coated kind and they were a little underdone. BF had a patty melt. The patty was so small, it didn't cover half the bread. Our waitress went between hovering every single second and then ignoring us at the end of the meal when we were looking for the check to get the hell out of dodge. She say down at the table behind us and proceeded to have a conversation with the diners (friends of hers?) about a repulsive medical issue. It did give me a chance to visit the bathroom. Oh, the ladies room. What's the first thing you do when you open a door to a dark room? Feel around for the light switch, right? Well, it was right there next to the door but is the kind with outlets on it. I could easily have shocked myself but I was saved by the heavy duty, thick, orange extension cord plugged in there that snaked up the wall and into the ceiling. I'm pretty sure that's a fire code violation, by the way. Once the light was on I could see the decades' worth of dust all along the walls toward the ceiling, the mirror that was only wiped as high as a short cleaning person's hands could reach (about halfway) and a hand dryer that looked like a survivor from WWII. Absolutely DISGUSTING. The toilet, while old, was clean. I will never, ever go back there, not even on a dare. read more

The best breakfast around! When we heard they were doing takeout during Covid we called ahead a few times for breakfast and it was ready in 10-15 minutes and we took it home and it was still amazing! We love their omelettes. Super friendly staff and you always see the same faces. Hidden gem. read more

Unfortunately, the garden omelette with cheese and home fries was quite bland. Ketchup helped the home fries, but the omelette could not be remedied. The french toast was good, though. The waitress was friendly. I would try other foods here, such as the daily specials, which looked appealing. read more

Sunlight Diner - Coffee with whipped cream - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Very good breakfast spot. Florentine omelette made very well, most places serve with clumps of feta but theirs is smooth, very good. Service very good too. Prices reasonable. read more

Visited on back to back days. Both, it was equally busy (meaning its popular) and we were still sat right away. Both days we had our food to the table within 10 minutes and it was just what I would expect from diner food. Super good! Even more impressive was the service. Everyone was so friendly and quick to help with whatever was needed. When I'm back in town for more hockey tournaments, I will be back for sure! read more

Wow - hidden Gem in Mechanicsburg - wait staff super friendly. Food is restaurant quality at diner prices with all the diner classic meals. I had the broiled seafood platter which was better than what I've had at high priced full service restaurants- Portions are huge!! Will be back next time rolling through Mechanicsburg. read more

Extremely friendly. Your normal diner food, my lady and i had breakfast and it was satisfying.. very fresh and quick. Not a bad spot if you want some breakfast brunch or.lunch.. read more

Sunlight Diner - Nothing crazy like we sometimes order, but very fresh and satisfying.. - Diners Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

I was out here for work and my day started at 4am that morning. I am not a morning person, so it was not easy. I chugged off to do work and by 7am we were all starving. My hosts brought me here, it was the closest thing near by that wasn't McDonalds. The place is definitely a throwback to old 50's style diners, there are pictures of muscle cars and old black and white photo's of celebs from yesteryear. The place was busy for 7am. I ordered their regular breakfast special, it included toast, 2 eggs (I asked for over medium), canadian bacon and hashbrowns. I was going to order some pancakes too, but then I'd be eating more than the two men that were accompanying me..so I held back :-/ One got a Southwest Omelet and the other got the same thing I did. We all ordered coffee as well and orange juice. The coffee is all you can drink. The plates came out pretty quickly (about 5-8 mins later) and they were pretty big. My eggs were done perfectly and my toast was nice and golden with a nice size pat of butter. I slathered that all over and then orange marmalade on top, reminds of breakfast at home back in the day (my mom used to make her own marmalade). The canadian bacon was also nicely grilled, slight char, not burned..yummmm. The coffee was crap and the hashbrowns were basically boiled potatoes that were then grilled a little. I wish they threw some salt, pepper and onions to the grill as well, that woulda made it perfect. The total for all 3 of us was a little over $20, great deal. All and all it was a great breakfast, what you'd expect from a decent diner. read more