This is for the Tomato Pie Cafe in Lititz, PA which is in the center of the town and an apparent building landmark and tourist location. We went here on a weekend recommended by locals at a festival. Noticed the county had a "public hearing" notice billboard out front pending a zoning and use debate scheduled about this business. No idea of the history. Place was packed-crowded, with people sitting waiting inside and out, which the check-in clerk (lied to us) and told us only a 10-minute wait. After 25-minutes, same clerk, "revised" her wait estimate to 1-hour. Sorry! Poor impression, untruthful staff, no worth waiting around for. Walked away to find immediate seating, right across the street, and much better service. Rating: (*) Eeek! Methinks not. Need a new business model here. read more

We enjoyed our breakfast at this little cafe. The gf Tomato Pie along with the turkey sausage and rosemary potatoes were a good way to start the day. If you go, be sure to order a London Fog, they use English Breakfast tea which gives it a subtle flavor. read more

Their food is eh at best and the service is notably bad. The side salad "greens" are usually about 1/4 rotten. You see that they mix the new greens with the old and that leads to lettuce that is wilted to the point of being squishy and black. From experience this happens in my fridge after about a week. Recently I made a to go order of 2 paninis and a pie with extra side salad instead of a side bread. What I got was a pile of meat and cheese sitting on top on their "greens." I called them and told them that I intended them to not give us the side bread, (a rosemary biscuit with too much butter,) instead of giving us sandwiches without bread! I was told that they call their side bread a "scone," and that it was my faut for not specifying "scones." I've baked British style currant scones and American style cherry scones but I can't come up with how this rosemary heavy dense bread has anything to do with a scone. I was told that a 50%off credit was retroactively put on my credit charge and will be checking my bill, I will notate if they do not do this. read more

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I like their service and it's kids friendly. The lavender iced latte is so good that I wish to bring a gallon back to NJ. I also recommend peach French toast to go with the latte. read more

So yummy. Quite a gem in this little town. Their coffee is great for a little cafe and the Tomato Pie is delicious. So much so I've taken another trip up there (1 1/2 hours from my house) recently just to get another slice. Must stop in and try this place if you are in Lititz. read more

The service was so good!! The food especially breakfast, French toast...delicious! Loved it!! read more

Today, January 25, 2024, I had my second breakfast experience at Tomato Pie Cafe located in Lititz PA. In my first experience at Tomato Pie Cafe, back in December 2023, I had one of the most satisfying and delicious breakfasts ever. I sat at the counter/bar on both occasions. I am a 74 year old retiree. On my first experience at Tomato Pie Cafe, after getting into my breakfast, I told the server behind the counter that my pretzel bun bacon, egg & cheese sandwich, along with the breakfast potatoes and the coffee, were among the best I had ever had - no exaggeration - and I am a breakfast potato aficionado..!! So, I was excited on this visit to see if Tomato Pie could do at least as well as I had experienced on my first visit. But they did not. When I entered the restaurant around 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 25, 2024, there were about 8 seated customers, not including me. All four large tables in the center of the main area at the counter were empty. I again chose to sit at the counter and informed the receptionist of my intent. As soon as I was seated on a round stool at the counter, I removed my heavy coat and placed it on the back of a chair at an empty table - literally just behind me, and proceeded to look at the menu. One of the women who were milling around at a table by the cash register, apparently preparing silverware for serving, came over to me and said (words to the effect of) "May I move your coat to a stool as we may need to use that table." I was extremely irritated at that request since all four large tables in the center of that area were vacant, but I said "Fine - if that is what you need to do." The lady seemed to not appreciate my attitude and moved my heavy winter coat to the empty stool beside me to my left. I silently wondered what would happen if someone wanted to use that stool...?? I turned my attention back to the menu, and immediately I sensed that my jacket had fallen on the floor. I decided to leave it there until one of the staff noticed that it had fallen onto the floor. As a note, my coat remained on the floor for at least 5 minutes before one of the women came over and picked it up and gingerly laid it, once again, across the same (empty) stool. On this visit, the French Toast caught my eye. However, when I asked the man behind the counter if the only sausage they had was the chicken feta sausage I saw on the menu. He informed me that they also had pork sausage. I immediately placed my order with the man for the French Toast with pork sausage. I was absolutely shocked when my plate was set before me on the counter, when I saw that the "pork sausage" was not in a link, not in a patty, but the pork sausage had been placed on my plate completely broken down into loose ground meat. Yes - I had to eat my sausage with a spoon..!! It reminded me of, and looked exactly like, hamburger waiting to be put into a taco, or made into sloppy Joe. This is a fine example of something you should just leave alone and not be trying to do some stupid "modern" presentation that just doesn't make sense - to anyone. Yes - never in my life had I been served loose pork sausage as breakfast meat, and I am totally offended by this presentation. My burning question was why??? When I asked for the manager, I told her of my experience, beginning with not being "allowed" to hang my coat on the back of an unused chair at an unused table. Her first response, pretty arrogantly I might add in my opinion, informed me that there were hooks under the counter right at my knees to hang my coat. As I groped under the counter at my knees to find hidden hooks in that location, my next question to the manger was "Then why would one of her employees not only not inform me of the coat hooks, which I did not notice, but place my coat on a stool, not once but twice...!!! I just don't understand. In our current "climate" why would you or your staff seemingly work to drive a customer away rather than be accommodating and welcoming to a customer. Wouldn't it have been better to leave my coat in the unused chair at the unused table until an actual customer appeared who actually was to be seated at that table? There were 4 empty 4 seat tables after all. With every center table in that area unoccupied, the response of your staff was unwarranted, made no sense to me, and was extremely inconsiderate. This is what I identify as a staff with rigid training and no capability to think outside "the box" To the manager's credit, she did not charge me for the loose sausage. BTW - the remainder of my breakfast order, the French toast & coffee, were excellent. I wrote this message - not to collect a "coupon" or something toward food at Tomato Pie Cafe, but in hopes that they can improve their staff's response to customers and their concerns. My visit today to Tomato Pie Cafe turned very rapidly from a wonderful anticipation to an unnecessarily irritating and disappointing experience. 74 year old retired US Navy Submariner Gary read more

Firstly, I used to come here when I lived here with my sister so maybe it was the memory that was good and sweet. We used to order the sweet potato marscapone sandwich which they no longer have. I drove by with my husband and I pointed out this place "oh my gosh they have some good paninis and this amazing espresso milkshake". And he suggested we stop by and get it to go. seeing the that they no longer had some items and added a lot more new items, I stuck to another old reminiscent item: pesto chicken panini with that espresso milkshake. I called it in and we drove to park. I paid upon parking and here begins the chains of disappointment : For one sandwich and milkshake we waited OVER 20 min. I saw a few tables outside and another lady before me waiting for her to go order so I thought 10-15 min was reasonable. After almost it being half hour I put some pressure on the hostess who then just told me they had a large order. Wish they told me on the phone... After a long time waiting outside in the heat, a gal came to bring us a bag. She rushed back inside before I even took a look inside the bag- with no milkshake. So I went back in and they pulled it out from a mini fridge under the cashier- the milkshake must have been made right when the order was out in because the memory and definition of a thick, rich milkshake was run down and water at the top. I was livid and wanted to just get on with my day. Once returning to the car, my husband told me they missed utensils- for the greens salad which I glanced at : a handful of leaves. No onions, carrots, or anything. What a total rip off. Finally we drove off. The panini was not what it used to be in terms of quality. The ciabatta wasn't impressive, the mozzarella cheese wasn't melted at all and the chicken wasn't as juicy with little vegetables- like a slice of sautéed onion. No tomato. Here's the worst part: After all that disappointment, my husband out of nowhere said "oh no" and slammed the brakes pulled over and opened the door to spit his food out. I was almost done and I looked over wide-eyed. He pulled out a piece of hair out of his mouth. He was almost done with his sandwich as well. We both looked at my hands: but my hair was tied and no hair ties around my wrists. I didn't even touch his sandwich because I was getting the utensils while he had already opened the to-go box. Note: we didn't touch the salad. Husbands pet peeve and one thing he can't stand. He drove us back silently to the cafe again. I'm not sure what he said but in a matter of MINUTES like literally less than 5 MINUTES he came back with a new panini. No salad. I'm very sorry that I put my husband through that experience for a place I used to go several times growing up here. We won't be going back. read more

Great ambiance and incredible service. The food was superb and well plated. I am not sure why we were seated upstairs when the downstairs was empty. I did like the downstairs better - it was well lite. The upstairs was a bit dark and I felt isolated. Yet, overall it was ok upstairs. The food was plated artfully. Very visually appealing. I enjoyed how the staff were dressed in era attire - it brought the mood and experience to a fun level. Good time! read more

Delicious food and cute ambiance! I limited myself to one meal but everything on the menu looked delicious! Lititz is an adorable town - give yourself time to stroll the shops and visit the park read more

It was our second time at this restaurant and had a scary experience yesterday. If you have allergies, I would avoid this place. When our waitress took our orders, I made sure to specify my daughter's allergies. She appeared to jot something down on her pad, so I thought she was listening carefully. A second waitress followed up with questions about my daughter's order but only regarding one allergen. When our food came, there were already a few small mistakes. This should've alerted us that out first waitress was careless and negligent. I started to feed my daughter the chia pudding and as I got to the middle of it, I noticed there was another ingredient, so my husband and I tasted it before giving it to her. It was peanut butter and there was about a tablespoon of it as I continued to scoop it out. We were fortunate that she isn't severely allergic to it and can tolerate trace amounts. Otherwise, it would've triggered an anaphylactic reaction, which is life-threatening. We will never return to this place. read more

Great for breakfast. Small location. Lots of vegan and gluten free options for people with dietary restrictions.

Great selection of food. Staff are friendly. Get there early on weekends of you will wait a while...enjoy! read more

So hyped to visit this restaurant, especially after reading all these great reviews. The menu was a unique read - so many interesting options, unsure on what to order, other than the must touted tomato pie. Thought the tables were on the smallish side and the seating, jam-packed. As food arrived to our table, condiments were removed and placed to the right of my bench (per suggested by our waitress). Good advice! I didn't care for their rendition of a tomato pie - mealy tomato slices, a sprinkle of oregano? encased in several layers of cheese, nothing melty, rather crumbly and coarse. Nope, not for me. I ordered a take two of grilled cheese and a side salad. My side salad consisted of leaves of curly kale, a shard or two of carrots and maybe three sliced cherry tomatoes. The cilantro lime salad dressing (even when mixed) was overly oily, lacking the freshness and punch I was anticipating from such lively ingredients and my melted sandwich, wasn't even melted. My husband was so excited to see carrot fries on the menu, but they too turned out in being inedible - limp, overly oiled, unevenly baked. The only highlight of this meal was the herb infused lemonade. I loved it; it was not overly sweet and extremely refreshing. read more

So disappointed! Servers are very kind. But this place is so cramped and there aren't enough employees for the dinner rush. This place has its charm, but the tables are way too close and the sound can be deafening. Go at off-beat times or bring earplugs. I have had half good and half bad experiences here. Unfortunately, my husband is always there when the food is sub-par and the service is slow. Their lattes are pretty good, chai is 5/5. I enjoy their salads. And their Olio olive oil/vinaigrette is so good. We've always had friendly servers. The baked goods look tempting and the herb bread/scone served with my salad was delightful. But depending on how busy they are, you might get super slow service. We have gotten our food after 25 minutes of waiting for a panini with chips and a salad. I had to wait 15 minutes for my latte and we had to remind our server that my husband ordered a coke after 10 minutes. Also, I specifically came for the salad with blue cheese and pears with grilled salmon. They no longer offered the salmon, so I asked if the chicken was real grilled chicken or processed. I was assured the chicken was prepared fresh, in-house. (I don't know if the server understood what I meant). So, I requested the chicken on the salad. It was pinkish hue/fake/processed and soooo salty. I had my husband try a piece. He spit it out, and he's not that picky. I had to pick out every piece. His fancy ham and Brie panini was boring he said. Overall we were there for over an hour, the food was below standard, the room was loud. I'll never be able to convince him to give it another try. read more

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Char is a star! Incredible service from her team and also a fabulous history lesson on the town! The food was exceptional and highly recommend!! read more

I didn't see any tomatoes but the lunch special was great- 1/2 curry chicken salad and 1/2 ham and Brie panini. Good ambience but good lord, those bathrooms are tiny. 2 1/2 by 5 foot, max. Pee before you come here. read more

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What a great place! Food was fantastic and our server Katie was very attentive. Everything was just right! My wife had the tomato pie flipper and I had the breakfast bowl. Both meals were outstanding! read more

Left hungry.... Food was ok and fresh but the portions were insanely small my sister and I got a grain bowl that felt like a snack, it was like a handful of rice and some vegetables. My mom got a 1/2 wrap and 1/2 salad that looked decently filling though. My grandmother ordered a 1/2 salad but was brought a soup waitress didn't offer to swap it... and btw we asked to make sure they could accommodate us as it was about an hour/45 mins before they were closing, they seemed fine about it but once we were sat the waitress was so sour it felt like we were bothering her and it just stressed me out that she was so unfriendly. We made sure to smile even when they were out of the ice tea we ordered, we're understanding people. But I guess they don't like when more than four people in a group come in even though we were more than happy to split up and sit at different tables.. The guy behind the bar making the drinks was nice... but I wish we went somewhere else. Oh will also add that the prices for kids meals were good- my daughter loved her rainbow grilled cheese and their Mac n cheese was also good and looked housemade read more

It was a busy morning though we just barely beat the rush by arriving at 9am. Our server was excellent, navigating a full room and still getting our food out quickly within 15 minutes of ordering. The food was excellent especially the tomato pie. Portions were a bit small but still satisfying. Our family will stop here again! read more

We walked in to order and take out and the food was delicious and service was really fast. First time patrons and loved it! Lots of options for dietary restrictions and cute place! read more

Jenni and I were in Lititz, PA in mid August and went to Tomato Pie Cafe. We had never tried a Tomato Pie, so we were really excited to try it. WOW!! It was delicious!! The pastry shell was so tender and melted in your mouth. The tomato filling was very fresh and delicate. Each bite was very pleasing to the taste buds. We also tried the Curry Chicken Salad. It was full of flavor, but not overwhelming. It was a perfect salad to enjoy on a summer afternoon. We also had the opportunity to try the Smokey Red Beet Burger. I am a meat eater, but the texture and taste of this burger was really good. If you are a no meat eater or want to try something a healthy alternative to a regular burger you should really give this a try. We ended our lunch with a Strawberry Shortcake Dreamcake. It was rich in strawberry flavor. It was just a perfect ending to a delicious meal. Besides enjoying our lunch, we also enjoyed the historic charm of the decor. Due to COVID, seating was limited inside, but they did have patio seating available. If you are in or around Lititz, PA, you really need to make sure to stop in at Tomato Pie Cafe. I am sure anything you pick to eat will be delicious, but I would highly recommend that you get a Tomato Pie (simply amazing!). read more

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Hi Tomato Pie Cafe....this 5 star review is for your awesome place,food and staff! But when my Wife and I were there 10/8/23 around 10-30 until noon we witnessed a beast behind the counter. We had a 2 top to the side of the coffee bar area and saw action going on. This guy was getting slammed with full ticket rack after rack of drinks and he was banging it out. He deserves every penny he is getting paid and more. And was delivering the drinks inside and out as well. Our pumpkin latte was great....keep up the fantastic work and give that Gent an "atta boy" read more

I live far, far away from Tomato Pie, which is sad. But every time I come to Lititz I stop in for tomato pie. I never would thought that a tomato could taste so fresh and savory! The herbs and tomatoes blend perfectly. read more

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This is the best place ever. Great coffees and teas, one of the few places in Central PA that offers grits in some form. Everything I've had (breakfast and lunch) has been scrumptious. I've yet to actually try their namesake tomato pie but imagine it's nothing less than heaven on the lips. read more

I had a ham and Brie sandwich with 2 very very thin slices of ham. My wife had a chicken sandwich with such a small amount of chicken we were in disbelief. Both Came with "side of greens ". You'd expect a small salad but only 4 leaves of spring mix. Waitress was very nice, I felt embarrassed for her. Plenty of other places in Lititz to try. I definitely do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Food looks good but lacking service for outdoor. Expect us to order inside and take food outside. Don't bother if u have dog. Not dog friendly at all. They should be thankful we didn't bring our service dog indoor. Not too pleased attitude though. U would think they would be more accommodating for we sacrifice not bringing dog indoor. It's a joke to bring a service dog in this place. People will be stepping over my dog. Owner doesn't get it. Glad we went else where. read more

Ingredients were not fresh. Something in the French toast was tough and unchewable ? Wait staff seemed more interested in chatting among themselves. Also, if you only have 5 people in the restaurant why would you crowd them all together so close that it becomes hard to get out of your seat? It has a nice location and ambiance but not worth the price. read more

Went to the Tomato Pie Cafe this past Saturday for lunch. There was no staff standing outside to help with a table. We walked inside and were greeted by a not so nice cashier who told us to go back outside and wait for staff. We waited for a good 10 minutes and then left because no one returned to the outside station. I have been to the cafe before and have always had a good experience, but not this time. There were empty tables inside and we could have easily been seated. The cashier was rude and really did not represent the cafe as I have experienced before. We ate lunch elsewhere. read more

Really great spot for breakfast/brunch! One of the best lattes I've ever had. The entire staff was very nice, and our food was delicious.

I had the Monte Cristo and it is awesome. The sweet savory balance was on point with the play between the ham and the pepper maple syrup.

The tomato pie, grit cake, rosemary potatoes, ginger caramel latte...EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! My kids loved their rainbow toast and I loved TPC's very reasonable prices. We cannot wait to visit again soon. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Lititz. Very cute little cafe , and they have a cute patio where you can eat outside of the weathers nice. I always get the tomato pie which is absolutely amazing! read more

Cutest dining experience! The coffee was thoughtfully made and all the food was presented beautifully. The atmosphere was very quaint and comfy. read more

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I come for breakfast on weekends from time to time. I really enjoy sitting at the counter. Highly suggest the French Toast. It's absolutely delicious. Prices are fantastic. Only downside is finding a place to park. read more

Everything was okay until they gave me burnt/ old bacon. Anybody could see that this bacon isn't fresh. Couldn't even eat it.I got one piece of fresh bacon, which you can clearly see in this photo. Ridiculous read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Salad Near Me - Lititz, Pennsylvania

If I lived here, I'd come enjoy breakfast here every weekend on the patio area . Such a charming place. I thought the tomato pie was going to be like a pizza pie but it was more like an actual pie. It was delicious. Loved it here! Also the outdoor area is dog friendly. read more

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Driving towards the town of Lititz is nothing short of entering God's country with it's spectacular and breathtaking countryside. For miles you will see nothing more than huge and immaculate farms, cars and horse drawn carriages. I was starving as we were hoping to find a local restaurant to have a good hearty breakfast in, but nothing was in sight as we passed farm, after farm, after farm. I began to envision coffee being brewed in the kitchens of the farm house, while the bacon was frying, the home fries were browning and young children were out gathering fresh eggs and I wanted in on it all... Hubby refused to knock on any of their doors and insisted there would be a good place to stop soon. Lo and behold we were entering Lititz, which is just a speck on the map and if you blink twice you will miss it, but oh my heavens there is so much to take in that trying to see a place for breakfast became a thing of the past. Hubby is saying are you looking for a place while I am saying oh look at the beautiful fountains and there is the chocolate factory and look there is the pretzel factory... Before we knew it we were at the end of Main Street, I would have been happy with chocolate or a pretzel or a chocolate covered pretzel, oh yeah!! We ventured over a street or two and ran right into Glassmyer's Restaurant, which is a very large and old yet well maintained building which used to be a Bed & Breakfast. Glassmyer's is located directly across the street from the Lititz Springs Park. It is the second oldest restaurant in Lititz and has one of the oldest soda fountains in Lancaster County, it is the only one left to still serve egg creams. I do believe the requirements for working there is to be very young or to be very elderly, I witnessed no one in between. The front of the restaurant has a large window with floor space that holds a table and chairs and scattered chairs with life sized collectible dolls enjoying treats from the ice cream fountain and bar. Once you enter from the covered porch you are greeted and asked to seat yourself in one of the two open dining rooms. We chose the back dining room which had lace curtained tall windows with vintage molding and afforded a great people watching spot. We each had an omelet, hubbies was of bacon, cheese, onion and peppers, mine was a spinach, mushroom, onion, tomato, peppers and Swiss cheese omelet. Each came with toast, I substituted an English muffin which they buttered and seared on the grill and now I will always want them this way as it was so good. Home fries were an extra dollar and we shared one order with peppers and onions and it was more than enough for the two of us. Glassmyer's is only open for breakfast and lunch and they are closed on Sundays, their prices are very low.. Many locals dine here as they all seemed familiar with each other. In all honesty it was one of the best omelets I have ever had, the spinach was fresh as were the mushrooms and the Swiss cheese was a good quality cheese, my belly was full and I was more than ready to go check out the town of Lititz. read more

Tomato Pie Cafe - Salad Near Me - Lititz, Pennsylvania

The hubs and I came to check out the Tomato Pie Cafe for an early breakfast while we were in the area. Owned by the Fisher Family, the menu offers breakfast plates/sandwiches, salads, lunch/dinner platters, specials of the month, as well as beverages (coffees, lattes, soda, milk shakes, smoothies, teas, etc.). I started off with a cup of their Maple Spice Latte, made with cream (comes in 2 sizes) - this was absolutely delicious! A great balance of the maple spice flavor infused within, even with a latte art on top. It comes in a generous mug and it was a great hot beverage to start off in the morning. For my entree, I had their Tomato Pie (this came with a slice of their warm signature pie, served with your choice of rosemary potatoes, Parmesan grit cake, or fresh fruit). I opted for the Parmesan grit cake; the pie reminded me slightly of a quiche, but no egg involved - it contained shredded cheese with a heavenly crust on top. I'm wondering if the cheese should have been melted more or if it was going for the 'fresh tomato filling' type of a thing; either way, it was an interesting take on pie, but still a delicious slice (I probably would request it to be warmed a bit longer). The Parmesan grit cake was a little underwhelming, as it didn't taste like cheese, but it was cooked well. There was a small amount of fresh diced fruit (watermelon and cantaloupe). The hubs had their Maple & Spice French Toast, which were slices of brioche bread, dipped in their maple and spice batter. This came with a side of cinnamon honey butter (a cup of their pure maple syrup is at an additional charge, so keep that in mind)! This was pretty tasty with the maple and the spice concoction, and both the hubs and I thought it was one of the best french toast we've had in a restaurant! :D Our server was Mandi N., and she was attentive and pretty efficient. Limited metered parking is available on Broad. +Maple Spice Latte (special; limited time) +Tomato Pie +Maple & Spice French Toast +limited metered parking on Broad read more

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Coffee is good. Food is meh. Service is poor. Maybe it's because it's morning and they are not morning people but the attitudes here are why I hardly ever come! read more