A new friend we met at a conference at the Giant Center (who used to live in Hershey) gave us the…read morerecommendation to try The Hershey Pantry. She said it was FABULOUS! We went the last day we were in town -- and Hershey Pantry didn't disappoint. The food was delicious (they have chocolate and healthier options as well!). To top it all off, our server was Kassidi and she was attentive, warm, and very friendly. Kassidi really made our day! We highly recommend The Hershey Pantry!

We are from PA but live in VA now. We were in the area yesterday after a funeral for my brother at…read moreIndiantown Gap. I craved some comfort food before the long ride home and I remembered The Hershey Pantry from my college days at PSU, which now feels like 138 years ago. We stopped in and had the most delightful, sweet waitress: Piper. The food was just what we wanted: filling and familiar. Hubs had a chicken caprese sammie and I had a reuben with turkey. Both hit the spot. I saw a coconut cake slice go by for another table and had to order one immediately to go. OMG - GET THE COCONUT CAKE. I had it as a late night snacky and it was tender with the right amount of coconut, and frosting that was light like an angel's wings. My only regret is that we live 3.5 hours away and can't come back anytime soon.

I stopped into Rotunda Brew Pub this past Tuesday while in town for a work trip, looking for a fun…read morelocal spot after more than seven hours of travel. The menu immediately caught my eye with its local flair, and it did not disappoint. They happened to be hosting trivia night, which was such a fun surprise and gave the place great energy. I ordered the chef's special crabcake sandwich, and it was outstanding--perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Easily the highlight of my night and exactly what I needed after a long day. Kelsey and Kristen were absolute standouts--warm, engaging, and incredibly welcoming. Even as someone from out of town, I was treated like a regular, which made the experience even better. Between the food, atmosphere, and people, this will absolutely be a regular stop for me on future work trips. Highly recommend.

This was a recommended stop on our annual trip to Hershey. Typically, we would have lunch at…read moreanother brewery in the area, but we were up for something different. There are two of these in the area, we weren't quite sure which one to hit, so we opted for the one closer to our hotel in Hershey. We arrived just as they were opening at 11:00 am for lunch. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the bartender and the server. They were the only two working up front, but it was fine; our entire time there, only one other table came in (this was on a Friday). The inside was nice, and we were seated by a fire. The only gripe I have is that the chairs seemed to be the wrong size/height for the tables. But other than that, the place looked good. My wife ordered a beer flight with an assortment of sours and a wheat. I went for the Annville IPA Bold Cask. It was a really, really good beer. Smooth, fully-bodied, and with a good amount of hops. Plus, it's 9.8%, so if you ask me, that's a great way to start off a lunch! The beer flight was decent, but more my wife's thing. Now onto the food. There were a lot of great choices, and we were starving, so of course, everything looked good. We always order for our six-year-old first so they can eat while we relax. We ordered him the hot dog and tots. For our apps, we ordered the Tator Tot Nachos: house cheese sauce, fresh pico, scallions, jalapenos, cilantro lime sour cream, and chicken. And also the smoked wings with hot sauce. I'm always a fan of tator tots, maybe it's because I never had them as a kid, or they really are that good. But these were perfect on a cold day in central PA when you're hungry. The right amount of salt on the tots, crispy exterior and creamy inside, plus the toppings (I love fresh jalapeño). The wings were okay, but this was to be expected. They're smoked, and as much as I love smoked food, you never get the skin crispy (especially on wings). They had a slight smoke flavor and a good sauce, but I'm a "well done" wing guy, so these I would pass on next time. By the time we were going to order lunch, my wife realized she was already full, and we still had a decent amount of food left. So she just picked at the appetizers. I was getting there myself, but I wanted to try a burger. I ordered the Pub Burger: 8 oz, Cooper Sharp, red pepper-bacon jam, dill pickle aioli, lettuce, brioche, and fries (because who can resist more fried potatoes). It came out perfectly medium rare as I ordered and seasoned well. I was apprehensive about the red pepper-bacon jam; I'm not a fan of sweet, but in this case, it worked. It was a great burger (although I only ate a quarter of it). The service was good, and she was very personable and polite. But one thing that was strange. She was on the phone almost the entire time we were there with whom she said was the owner (or maybe a manager). We heard her discussing the reservations and large parties coming in. This was a long call, and while I know there wasn't a lot going on in the restaurant, we felt at times we needed something, and she was busy talking. I'm not blaming her; if it were the owner or manager, they should certainly know better and keep it short. But when she was there, she was great. All in all, a great recommendation from a friend that we are happy we stopped to try. We will be back again, maybe sooner than our annual trip to Hershey!

Excellent! We would highly recommend this restaurant to any and all. Quinn, our server, was great!read more

Excellent! Great food and service. The smash burger and cheese steak were delicious. Thank you…read moreQuinn!

This place is phenomenal. If you are acquainted with the fundamentals of the craft beer scene of…read moreCentral Pennsylvania, you know and love Troegs, their solid IPAs and world-changing Mad Elf series. A visit to the brewery provides fresh pours of the classics as well as a host of specialty brews (e.g., bourbon barrel-aged Mad Elf Grand Cru, which is nothing short of magical). Many of these brews are high-octane. Handily, Troegs also serves food - and it's not the typical compliment of fried bar nibbles. The menu offers a wide and changing variety of dishes of all sizes that are damn near gourmet (e.g., braised short rib, duck confit, crab lasagna). The Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese is an obvious must. And I like the way they do payment. After you sit down, a member of the wait staff will find you, take your name, credit card, and (first) beer order, after which you can just give your name to the bar or snack bar and they will add order(s) to your tab. Also, epic gift shop (that sells beer and all related things).

I went to lunch here with 3 friends and the staff members were very nice. The menu had lies of…read morethings I don't like and a few things I do like. You give a credit card to your server and that opens the tab. You go to the "snack" counter to order but drinks are brought by a server. Water is self service. After you place your order you get an alarm square (like Panera) and then you pick up your food and silverware and water. Two of us ordered the BBQ brisket sandwich. It came with cole slaw and Bbq sauce and a side of fries. Dining partner really liked the brisket and said it was so tender. I asked for the bbq sauce on the side and I'm glad I did because it was a vinegar base sauce. I didn't like it at all. I found the brisket to be a little too fatty and not well seasoned. The slaw in the sandwich wasn't seasoned either. I was disappointed. Both of us thought the fries were meh. Not hot enough and not crispy. Mine were kind of soggy. Diner 3 got grilled cheese. It was a sandwich in thick bread and came with a side of marinara sauce. She said the sandwich was good. Diner 4 got the Mediterranean plate. Hummus, tabuli, zucchini fritters and tahini. She graciously offered me tastes. The tabuli was really good and the zucchini was prepared like felafel. They were ok. The pita triangles looked good. I didn't try anything else. The other diners all ordered sodas which came with twist off caps in small bottles. They liked the sodas. Overall, the food was ok. There is a gift shop with a variety of merchandise and lots of beer for sale. I asked if the beers and 'cocktails' were available as singles rather than 6 packs. And I was offered a taste. I chose the freaky fruity cherry limeade cocktail. It had too much of the taste of hops for me. The server said it's not made with hops but on the same equipment and although it was tasty, I couldn't get past the taste if hops. Not something I like. The place is nice looking, people were very nice, the menu just didn't work for me.

So second time we've been here and amazing as the time before. No portabello mushroom appetizer but…read moremust not be in season. The only critique. Don't charge 6 bucks for a very mid salad. lol. Cmon. Gotta up that game a bit.

For 25 years now, I have been visiting Hershey, PA,to attend a conference. Each year, I have eaten…read moreat the "What If" restaurant. Each and every time the menu selections are fresh and vibrant. Hospitality is outstanding. You'll find this restaurant at the Howard Johnson hotel in the lower level. Don't be alarmed at the location. You'll find the restaurant has a wonderful vibe.

Reasonable prices. Great bakery, breakfast and lunches are…read moreexcellent. Chicken potpie is like my mother used to make...it's her favorite when they have it. Portions are generous. Servers are friendly, attentive and helpful. Lunch time often has a line waiting but it's worth the wait.

Food was outstanding and so was the service! Strawberry waffles where amazing!…read moreThe omelets are huge and the price is right!

Went for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary! The minute we walked in the door we felt…read morewelcomed. Service was amazing. Highly recommend the crab cakes. They are probably the best I've ever had. Highly recommend The Mill!!

The Mill in Hershey is solidly on my list of preferred brunch places. It is the kind of spot where…read morea couple can go for brunch, sit at the bar, have a well made Bloody Mary, and get a unique food experience without dealing with the louder post church crowd and big groups that can take over some brunch places. The atmosphere works. It feels like a mill, but in the way an upscale, intentionally themed restaurant should. It is not cheap, but it is worth it. I have been here a number of times, both when it is quiet and when there are several groups in the room, and the experience has been consistently good. If I had one caution, it is accessibility and parking flow. The parking lot is long and runs parallel to the street, and the entrance has a staircase up to the door that could be challenging for some people. I assume they have an alternative entry option, but it is something to be aware of. Service is consistently professional and well paced, and it is personable without feeling overly casual. Overall, highly recommended.

The food was excellent! We got a few appetizers and I could barely eat my dinner. The drinks were…read morealso good and strong. Our waitress was so funny too. It's a bit expensive but we will be back when we're in the area for sure!

1933 never misses. Ever. The staff is so kind and genuinely helpful -- the kind of service that…read moremakes you feel taken care of without being hovered over. The food? Spectacular. I ordered the Caesar salad with shrimp and it was perfection. Crisp, fresh, and loaded with flavor. Ryan got the brisket benedict, and the smoky, rich flavor of that brisket could convert a non-brisket believer on the spot. And listen... I completely forgot to take a picture of the real star of the show: the she crab soup. It's the one thing I will always order when I'm at The Hotel Hershey. Creamy, rich, and absolutely unmatched. Prices are definitely higher (it's The Hotel Hershey not shocking), but totally worth it when both the food and service come through. And they did. Would absolutely come back, no hesitation.

So, my neighbors and I randomly selected Babe's Grill House this past Saturday. The ratings…read moreaveraged a 4.7 on Google with around 1260 people rating it. With my job, I eat out quite a bit so it takes a little more to impress me. First, the staff was great! The owner even came around to make sure all was good. Everything is local bought, and top quality produce and meat is selected.The Salmon/Brisket combo that I ordered was beyond good! If you are within an hour drive from Palmyra, you need to try this place. Not really for families with young children, but it would make a wonderful date night. (or apology meal. LOL) I will be going back here for sure. Especially this summer when the outdoor seating is open.

I've been to Babes many times over the years, but it's been a minute since I've been in Palmyra…read more Based on memories and a dinner experience this time, it's arguably the best restaurant in town. They took one of the classic homes on Main Street and turned it into a restaurant, with lots of outdoor seating on a patio out front, a bar and high top area in the main room to the right, but quieter dining in the back and upstairs. It's bright and clean, but still keeps that old feel. They have a full menu; this visit I was in with a friend and we both opted for steak dinners, which are served with choice of sides and sauce. Prices are reasonable for the area and quality of the food, but definitely higher than a typical meal out in town. They also have a wonderful beer list, with lots of local choices and fresh kegs. Service was great, we had a friendly server who was attentive all evening. I can definitely see why this place is still around and as popular as ever; if you're looking for something a little more special in the area, this is worth the trip.

First watch is nice go-to brunch spot with the usual breakfast selection. What sets them apart from…read morethe standard brunch restaurants are the seasonal menu selections which include unique options such as the Tres Leches French Toast and the Lemon Blueberry Corn Bread. We always appreciate the complimentary coffee and the nice customer service. Interior is cozy and has a nice rustic aesthetic with a modern twist to it. This is a good spot to come and catch up with friends and family while enjoying stable breakfast options.

Came back to First Watch and had a really good experience. The Barbacoa was flavorful and filling…read more The only complaint is that the chips are still placed on the bottom, which makes them soggy. Would have preferred them on the side. I also wish the portion was a bit larger. I also got the gluten-free Market Veggie sandwich, and it was great. The bread was soft (which is rare for gluten-free), and I really appreciate how accommodating they are with allergies. Service was excellent and our server was attentive and everything came out quickly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again.