In terms of diners, the Walnut Bottom Dinner has taken Carlisle by storm! After replacing a staple restaurant location (a former Friendly's), they've quickly established themselves as an even better option for families and friends alike. Open 24 hours a day, it's great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night. I eat here at least once a month. My personal favorites are the sausage gravy and biskets AND the Monte Cristo sandwitch. I probably order the sausage gravy the most often and while it's a little pricy for a diner, the food is absolutely delicious. read more

Becoming a regular here. It's just right down the road from my house. The food is your typical diner quality. I tried the broiled cajun catfish tonight and was pleasantly surprised. It was quite good and there was plenty of it. As my sides I had harvard beets and cole slaw. I've had cajun catfish at Shady Maple Smorgasbord which is about the best around plus it's all you can eat. A real plus! I wish the diner had all you can eat. With all that said the diner came in at a close second. read more

Walnut Bottom Diner - Broiled cajun catfish with sides of harvard beets and cole slaw. - Diners Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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Place is ok. It's a diner so don't expect world class. Went when it was slow the food came pretty late and not hot just kind of like your waitress went on break when the food came out but let it slip (it actually happened - but someone else was supposed to bring it per waitress but they didn't ) read more

horrible service terrible food had to go back and get our own soda in the kitchen worst place to eat ever I DO NOT recommend this diner Terrible terrible terrible 30 minutes later still have a bad taste read more

Consistently good food and great service. Very friendly and definitely try the baklava cheesecake. Not home made but delicious. Got the stuffed chicken breast today. read more

Walnut Bottom Diner - Diners Near Me - Carlisle, Pennsylvania

I've been driving for about 4 hours before I decided to pullover and get somerhing to eat. I was really craving a burger and something sweet and wanted to keep the cost low. Going down the interstate I saw signs for the diner and decided to check ir out. Of course before proceeding I checked some of the previous yelp reviews. The people there are pretty nice and the menu is ginormous.. serious it was a big menu. I wish I took a picture hahah. So I ordered a Philly Cheese Burger well done and 2 regular French Toast. The wait time was about 5 - 7 mins. I loved the burger... I thought it was perfect and as crazy as I am I poured some of that maple syrup on my burger. Yum. The french toast was okay. Not bad not great, just okay. If your hungry and nearby looking for a diner with multiple food options, check ot out they are open 24/7 read more

Would give zero stars if I could! My husband and I used to like this place... but ever since the new owners took over, it's gone severely downhill. All the food we had was DISGUSTING. We only ate as much as we did because we were hungry, and didn't feel like waiting even longer to eat something else. Took too long for them to serve us to begin with. Even the desert was gross! My husband had to flag down someone in the kitchen to ask for barbecue sauce for his sandwich when our waitress disappeared. Then when we went to pay and I complained, they just said, "well since you ate the food, there's nothing I can do." They called the manager and they told me that "she just never takes anything off, especially if you ate it" which we didn't eat it all, we picked at our food at best, how else am I supposed to know I like it or not if I don't eat some? Terrible service, rotten attitudes, terrible food that is so gross it literally makes you sick. The prices also went up too, so I ended up paying over 60 dollars for two people to have a meal we didn't even like! DON'T EAT HERE! read more

I'd give 3.5 if I could, because the service was great and the fact that they're open 24/7 and offer such a vast amount of food choices, ranging from breakfast food to steaks, is amazing. They deserve full credit for that. The cleanliness could have been a tad better as there was some spilt sugar packets and straw wrappers on the floor, but given how busy they were, it's understandable that they may not have gotten around to it. I got the Breaded Eggplant Parmasia which came with a side of soup or salad (I chose French Onion Soup) and garlic bread. Well, I'm not quite sure if there was any eggplant or if it was just fried breading. Not a way I expected to be disappointed, considering it was a vegetarian dish and I've found those to usually be abundant. The garlic bread was a little sub par. Just a square piece of toast that was dry and insufficiently flavored, since the first two bites into it yielded no garlic flavor. The soup was good though! read more

Ordered food didn't get certain items told the server when I paid. They gave me an attitude and took it off the bill. Won't be back

For a diner, this place is perfectly ok. Nothing special. Food was alright. Wait staff was adequate. The whole experience was what you would expect of a 24-7 diner. The price was meh. read more

The "PEPPER CABBAGE" is the most delicious side-dish I have ever had anywhere! Must try it! We ordered a 2nd serving for "dessert!" Great food, great service, warm & positive energy. I have baby beef liver in diners whenever I travel & the Walnut Bottom's liver is THE best! Will make this a permanent pitstop every time I drive from Rochester to DC from now on. & you can't beat 24/7! ツ read more

Meh. American cheese omelette with unmelted cheese and fried onion (still raw) asked and paid extra to have them fried, were not. Was odd that the hostess was wearing sweatpants and a dirty sweat shirt. Waitress let us wait a few minutes because they were changing shifts, yet the one that was leaving was standing at the register when we left. Wouldn't stop back.... read more

Great meatloaf, great eggs Benedict and good burgers. Plus they're open around the clock. An ideal joint to hit when you have the munchies (for whatever reason, ahem). read more

Service this last visit was extremely lacking. Waited longer than normal to be seated. Waited longer than normal to speak with a waitress to even order drinks. I had to chase down my waitress to get me my soup before my meal, which she completely forgot about. I had to also flag her down for a drink refill which was not offered to me after repeated passes when my cup was below half empty. Staff is unprofessional. They can be seen eating and chatting in the kitchen area from the dining room. Busboys were flirting with waitresses and goofing around in the dining area. I've seen it much busier than it was today, and have had much better service on those busy days as well. Food was just as good as usual, thankfully. read more

Found this spot after a very long day. Service was great and I had the best Turkey club sandwich. I am never in the area. But if I am again I'll be back. read more

Used to go here a lot. Good food, friendly service. Not usually too packed for seating. I like their coffee. Literally something everyone in my family can find to eat. read more

Carlisle is home to a number of great eateries and Walnut Bottom Diner is on that list! Great food, service, and setting. Visit if you're ever in the area! read more

GREAT FOOD!!! GREAT SERVICE!!! Reasonable prices... Highly RECOMMEND this diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner...

Tasty food, excellent service :) Great for traditional diner meals. If you are lucky enough to have "Cathy" as your server, you are also in for n entertaining meal :D read more

We regular customer here , however not anymore, I always order the broiled seafood combinations and always ask to substitute the crab cake with shrimp instead since I'm allergic to crab and that had been done for almost every time I dine here with my wife , however today I was told that it was stealing and we not allowed to do that and the girl that allowed that got fired which I don't understand. However you lost a long time customer to some other place that welling to meet my needs .but thank to the attitude we discovered Carlisle dinner which less than a mile away and it's much better. read more

Jessica' was a great server ! Food was delicious, the service was super friendly, my table was clean ,also was given the choice to sit in a booth or table . read more

Great Service ! The waitress was very flexible with our orders and very patient! My family and I can be a little complicated with our food choices. Overall very satisfied read more

Let's start with the saving grace of the whole experience, shall we? Sara, our waitress, was the friendliest server ever! She was so kind and engaging. To be honest, we were considering leaving when she came up to greet us. We changed our mind completely based on her affability and contagious personality. She's a real keeper- we enjoyed chatting with her a lot. As for everything else... Food was hit-or-miss. My son's hot wings were delicious, as were the disco fries. The roast beef is super dry. It's convenience food, and it was filling and decent at a good price point. Based on the food, prices, and staff, we would definitely recommend this quaint little diner. However- and I mean no disrespect by any of this- just some friendly advice- the management needs to clean the place up. The floors were dirty. Like, obviously and frighteningly dirty. There was food- not recent spills from the looks of it- rubbed into the carpeting. The bathroom was also in need of some major housekeeping- toilet paper on the floors and something sticky on the sink. The menus were also quite dirty. There was a red splattered sticky substance on two of ours and a brown grainy substance on the third. I get it- people handle them all day and get food on them- but they're laminated, and it would take only a few seconds to wipe them down before putting them on the table. This place would have been great if it had been a little more cleanly. That being said, I'm glad we got to meet Sara- we tipped her almost 50% of the check and wished her the best. We will probably be back- maybe this was just an especially busy evening that needed some attention to housekeeping later- and I hope that's really all it was. read more

Drove from Newport just to eat the delicious primerib and chicken soup! Top restaurant quality!

The staff here seems to be on a revolving door. I believe they also own the fairgrounds diner? Which in my honest opinion is the better place to go. Here you never know what kind or service you are going to get. And the lovely bonus of getting to hear the waitresses gossip and customers. That's always a swell experience. I have been here a total of 5 times. The food is great, much like their other location... but the staff depending on who is working can make for an awkward and uncomfortable experience. read more

It was just ok food but the server was very friendly and attentive. Not sure we'll make the trip cross town to visit again but if I was in the area maybe. read more

to our customers: walnut bottom diner will be open for takeout and delivery starting wednesday 5/20/20 (8am-8pm) 717-254-6867 read more

Always good service great meals, always busy before the virus hit, but they are still open for business.

A worth while place to eat. It's a nice, quaint and easy going diner. The food is decent (nothing too special) and the service is friendly and fairly fast. The menu is medium and serves breakfast all day. Of course, diner food is nothing super special, but it's definitely filling with large portions. Warning though, their steaks are not superb. It's a nice place and will keep your family happy with wonderfully priced food and filling meals that have enough variety to keep you coming back! I eat there at least once a week. For a few months. Haven't been concerned or disappointed yet! read more

A good start! We were there a few days after they opened, I think, around lunch time. Bright and airy decor, good service. They have a very extensive menu, so there should be something for everyone. The food was good, and perfectly acceptable for a diner. But the soup was great and the roll on the side was warm and freshly baked, so it looks like they are paying attention to details. We're looking forward to trying them again. read more

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Yuck, Yuck, Yuck, Stay away! $25 We will never get back.! Everything is pre-made & processed. Nothing is made in house. The soups are instant and everything else is pretty much either warmed up, fried, or assembled. The service is OK at best. My husband and I had the Greek Gyro, Chicken Finger Wrap, Chicken & Rice Soup, and two ice teas. Place is over priced and not worth the time or energy. Save your money. read more

Good diner breakfast, very good prices, nice portions. I almost always make my first meal at any new diner the same - a ham & cheese omelet. But I was feeling adventurous, and got something I've never had before - eggs Benedict. It was quite good. My sweetie had some kind of scramble with peppers, home fries, and eggs - she was extremely happy with it. Also, on the way out, there was a table of cheap homemade candy for some fundraiser - it was also excellent! read more

If you are on a road trip and need sustenance, this is a safe bet. It is clean, the service was O.K. and the food was average. Is this a diner I would travel out of my way for? NOPE. It's convenient location from I-81 makes it a great option for a road trip meal though. If you are "hangry" (angry from being tired, and hungry) you will be delighted with this establishment. I have no complaints. It's just average. I have been to many diners and I am a bit snobby with breakfast food. There is nothing on the menu that stands out. When paying for food, I want something better than a Saturday morning meal I can whip up with Bisquick, toast and Supermarket bacon. read more

Went with a large group(had called ahead). Service was awesome. Orders were correct. Food was served fast and was delicious. Thank you to the staff for taking care of us. read more

Good breakfast, nice people, very nice prices! Scrapple tasted homemade, but I know better than that! I enjoyed the place, and will eat here again when I am in town. read more

I had breakfast at Walnut Bottom Diner twice while visiting the area. Both meals were solid. I ordered an omelet each time and wasn't disappointed. Portions are quite large and are accompanied with your choice of toast or pancakes. The menu is extensive so you shouldn't get bored easily. Service was also friendly and fast. read more

We were in town for work and decided to go here before working the night shift !! My friend ordered the steak which was dry and full of grizzle and burnt on top! I got the shrimp which were fried to hard but I ate them anyway. My friend didn't eat his, the manager took it off the bill which was the appropriate thing to do! So if you go here don't order the steak! read more

Great food at a decent price... Friendly staff...will come again when visiting Carlisle

Walnut bottom Diner wAs so much better than a local diner but all the diners were local. When traveling that's always a good sign. Service was fast and friendly. The food was tasty and hot. Loved the chicken cordon blue panini. read more

Came in for breakfast before my morning shift. Seated promptly and waitress brought my drink right away. Decided on scrambled eggs with home fries, toast, and ham.Asked about their cold cereal and the waitress told me they are always out and when they do have it, the wait staff eats it all. Okay? Maybe don't keep it on your menu. Only finished eggs and toast. Ham tasted oddly like chemicals and home fries were bland and oily. First and last time dining here. read more