I want to highly recommend the Beacon Diner in Hometown, Pa. I stopped going there for years…read morebecause in my opinion, it went downhill. Today, August 30, 2026, three of us went there for breakfast/lunch. We asked to be seated at a table. Immediately as you enter the dining room, you will notice a bright and cheery atmosphere, a clean smell, and wooden floors. There was a hustle and bustle, going on to spite that, we were seated quickly. Michelle Kunkle was our server who was very nice and friendly. The obvious changes were the rug was taken out and replaced by wooden floors, walls brightened up and redecorated. The salad bar is back with 3 different soups, which I missed. I had a Greek omelet with a side of baon, home fries with onions, and a bagel. My son had a made-to-order omelet with Canadian bacon and wheat toast. Our friend had a chicken salad, no dressing. Coffee was our beverage of choice. After eating, we wanted to make a point to speak to the owner. His name is Adam. We let him know that we appreciated the changes and would be back. I said our food was delicious!! He told us the same cooks were still there, just taught a few new methods and recipes. I am glad we went there and wanted to take the time to write a review on their behalf. If you felt skeptical because the Beacon Diner has a new owner, give it a fair chance and visit yourself. You will be glad you did! Marjorie B Fortin

Stopped for lunch on our way to Jim Thorpe. The Beacon is a nice family restaurant. Serves…read morebreakfast all day. Large portions. Booth and table seating. Super Friendly and fast service. Parking lot. Interior could use an update, clean just worn looking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

After flying in for a family reunion from Fort Lauderdale I was told to try this venue out while in…read moretown. The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and efficient and the ambiance was superb. If you're ever in the area I highly recommend the Tamaqua Station Restaurant. It's really a unique experience.

2/14/2026 My husband and I have been to this restaurant for a few Valentine's Days and we are never…read moredisappointed. We enjoy the bar happy hour, Sunday Brunch and everything they offer. Mike our server, was very friendly, attentive and efficient. He has a great personality and is a single dad and a hard worker. My husband and I have a particular affinity for hard-working servers as we used to be them. We used to be the ones giving up all of our holidays to wait on others, but now we're finally benefitting from the fruits of our efforts and enjoying restaurants on holidays as customers & not servers. We both opted to get the Filet Oscar! First though was The Ststion salad with mandarins, strawberries, slivered almonds on spring mix with mango dressing. We enjoyed it so much. The chunks of sweet highest quality crab meat over perfectly cooked 8 ounce filet, Medium, was as good as it gets. The hollandaise sauce was the best I've ever had- rich, tasty and I could taste the lemon in it too- I loved it! We also got dessert! The towering chocolate cake and cream puff! I cannot wait to enjoy my leftovers! The Station has always done wonderful holidays. Valentines is no exception with tables bedecked with lovely flowers and glittery heart in a mini vase. The restaurant also provided a beautiful long stemmed rose. John and Mel run a great business and we are very happy to support them and this wonderful business. Awesome all around!

-Service 3/5... mostly attentive -Food 2/5... old, hard,…read moreburnt toast and burnt pancakes, runny eggs, didn't care for how breakfast potatoes were prepared. -Cleanliness 4/5 ... seemed to be making the grade here -Atmosphere/Ambiance 1/5... very busy lights gave me a headache, no thoughtful decor or feeling that good taste was factored in. Busy but blah. -Menu 3/5... this is a generous reassessment up from 2.5 initially.

We went to The Mason Jar for Mother's Day with my mom and grandmother, and unfortunately the entire…read moreexperience was disappointing from start to finish. After someone initially took our drink order and brought the drinks, we didn't see any wait staff again for about 30 minutes. When a waitress finally came to take our food order, she seemed completely unfamiliar with the menu. She asked us to order by number instead of by item name, couldn't explain what came with meals, and didn't know the available sides because they weren't listed on the menu. She only rattled off a few options quickly. Even the "soup of the day" changed depending on who at the table asked about it. They also forgot my mom's soup altogether, and we had to flag down another staff member much later to get it brought out. Most of the food was average diner fare and perfectly acceptable, but my mom's steak was a major issue. She ordered one of the holiday specials, a filet mignon medium rare, but what came out clearly was not filet mignon. It looked more like a ribeye, had a gray color and odd smell, and was cooked extremely well done. When she politely brought it to the waitress's attention, the waitress acted annoyed that we said anything at all. In fact, she seemed irritated with our table throughout the entire meal. Eventually a manager came over and admitted they had brought the wrong steak. They offered to remake it, but by that point my mom no longer felt comfortable ordering another steak, especially since the table next to us was simultaneously sending one back as well. To their credit, they did remove the steak from the bill. Overall, the service was disorganized, communication was poor, and the atmosphere felt stressful instead of welcoming, especially for a holiday meal that was supposed to be special. We left disappointed and would not return.

We've eaten there twice already, once for breakfast and once for dinner. The food is very good and…read morereasonably priced. It's very down home vibe and also very eclectic. I would definitely recommend dining at the WhatNot Cafe. I know I'll be back for more!

It's a great place for breakfast. The food is prepared with care. The staff are friendly and…read moreattentive. I love looking around at all the random items for sale. It's a relaxed atmosphere and nothing feels rushed. Keith loves his toast.

This was our first time here and it was fabulous! The staff was efficient, well orchestrated, and…read moreseemed happy to be there and did their jobs well. The bartender was just the right mix and small talk and leave you alone and put out stellar looking cocktails (and the one I had had me wanting another). They're definitely a step up from your standards while still being approachable for the less adventurous. We had a salad and a burger and both left me wanting to try more varieties of each. The broccoli salad was great, too. I like the decor and friendly ambiance. This place is definitely worth giving it a try (and is great if you're coming in from out of town and catching a show at The Stitch)! No notes, just leaving happy and satisfied. Thanks to the crew working tonight!

Another 5-star review in the books for Gimbel's! Service was very good, the dinner special…read moreblueberry chicken salad was so yummy, and you just cannot beat a $3 happy hour these days (Tues-Fri from 2 to 5pm!). Will return, thanks Gimbel's!

The breakfast is the best!! Make sure you have some time because everything is cooked from scratch!…read moreNice, peaceful environment

We went there for breakfast, but got lectured when my wife brought her own herbal tea in the place…read more Maybe Pat needs to retire. How do treat a paying customer because they don't want your drink. She should be happybto have a customer when the restaurant is empty at 930am. Never going back!

Good food, quick and courteous service. Friendly people & environment, very welcoming.read more

Working at the office in town and needed lunch. I headed here…read more Had the California Cheese Steak with Chips. Staff were welcoming. There was a table of locals eating lunch. I was laughing at their conversations. Had not to ease drop. Steak was more like a chunked up hamburger, but it was good. Had good flavor and the veggies were fresh. I'll be back for sure, want to try other stuff on the menu.

Top notch food. Great prices and service. Laid back ambiance, great place to relax and enjoy some…read moreof best food in the coal region. You can also order take out if you're on the run!

I ordered hot wings and they were not crispy, I had to bite the meat off the bone. The wings…read morecould've been cooked longer. Did not see the waitress after she brought my food. Didn't even come to ask if I wanted a refill on my drink. This is the third time I had a bad experience there. With the cost of everything going up I will not be going back there.