If I could give 10 stars I would. We stumbled upon this culturally rich and vibey black-owned…read morerestaurant today. The ambiance was beautiful inside and out. The Tuskegee Airmen mural on the side of the building told me that I was in the right place. Upon entering it reminded me of both my NYC and southern roots- from the beautiful woodwork, to the vibrant artwork, to the immaculate service from Estelle and her husband. They gave us a tour as well as a history rundown of the business and its owners. Now- on to the food. CHILEEEE!!! We started off with the spicy empanadas. They were delicious and not too spicy. They were juicy and seasoned to perfection. The sauce that comes with it is delicious! Me and my best friend had the boss lady- I had it with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese grits and lawd that is the best catfish I've ever had. It was perfectly seasoned and perfectly fried. Reminded me of my nana's cooking! She had her grits with gruyere and she said it was phenomenal. Now my man had the burger and that thang was beautifully plated and he said it was delicious and cooked just as he asked! He also ordered the roasted potatoes and that boy took his time with them thangs, okay?! This meal was eaten in SILENCE (IYKYK). Lastly, we had the peanut butter chocolate cake. When I tell you I wanted to take my bra off and sit in a secluded room with that whew. I can't wait to go back with more family and friends.

Cool aesthetic. Although there are two bar areas and wine bottles around, they don't have a liquor…read morelicense yet. Service was incredibly kind but slow and they weren't busy. The last item to come out was the fruit, which should have been the quickest out. Luckily, we were there for a girls' day and weren't in a rush, but be prepared. Food was clearly made to order and made with love! Egg on the burger was a little overcooked for what I asked for and same for the special peach cobbler french toast, but both were flavorful. The house was built around 1913 and was renovated to keep that calm elevated aesthetic. Chairs were very comfortable! There's artwork for sale to support local even more. Once a month they do a special dinner pairing with music. I'd give it 4.2 overall.

Excellent food and service. Rarely does expectation meet experience but in this case it exceeded…read moreit. Highly recommend for a convenient, quick and not overpriced meal. Thank you!

Absolutely phenomenal! The true definition of a greasy spoon. They absolutely crushed it. Breakfast…read morewas amazing and the chili dogs were on point. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend you stop in and try it.

We occasionally have meetings at Dodge City and there's a large room in the back that they push…read moretables together so that we can all sit as a group. I think the same server usually waits on us and I wish I could remember her name but somehow she manages to keep track of what everyone is eating and drinking and that's incredible because there are usually 15 - 20 of us. I wasn't able to get pictures of everything that our group had but it all looked great and our server took amazingly good care of all of us. The owner, I believe, came over at the end of our meal to thank us for visiting. We should try to visit Dodge City some evening because the menu changes from a more lunch-oriented / sandwiches / salads one to a more supper-oriented / entree-type one.

Stopped for an early dinner at around 5 pm. Place was rather empty when I arrived but started to…read morefill up. The restaurant was clean and a bit dated. My waitress (Danyell) immediately took my order of shrimp cocktail and the prime rib special. The food is where the experience soured. The shrimp cocktail (6 pieces) was cooked well and arrived chilled. The issue I had was with the garlic aeoli, cocktail sauce, and old bay seasoning dust that was generously sprinkled on top of the shrimp. Both sauces were under seasoned and the dry old bay seasoning added an odd texture and taste that detracted from th flavor of the shrimp cocktail. The prime rib was extremely tough, had no flavor, and was missing the cap. This was a big disappointment as I expected more from award winning chef Dougie Krick. The meal included mashed potatoes, however, as they do not offer a baked potato, I substituted for steak fries which arrived greasy. Total with tip was $85. Given the quality of the meal served, not a value. The server was very attentive and frequently refilled my drink without asking.

Very cute cafe! ...everything looked delicious. The brownies were calling my name and I tasted iced…read moreMatcha tea for the first time. It was peach flavored and beautifully layered. I got to meet the owner and the barista was very nice and extremely talented. I love that they feature art from local artists too. I didn't get an opportunity to try one of their breakfast sandwiches so I definitely plan on going back. I'd recommend checking it out.

Congratulations to Wake & Bake owners Elle and her partner. It's wonderful to see another small…read morebusiness take a chance in downtown Harrisburg. Wake and Bake actually opened in July of 2025 and is holding its own across the street from the capital. In fact, today is the 3rd in the Burg, which brings foot traffic downtown to explore businesses. Wake & Bake offers a homey feel with its artwork, friendly staff, and the owner's daughter, who joined me at my table while I enjoyed my Vanilla Matcha with oat milk. I heard the Mango Matcha is delicious, so I need to come back to try it.

Attempted to have brunch here today but the line of people was a little too long for the family…read moretoday. That said, I love both the ambiance of VB and the extraordinary menu from which to choose. And it's always clean! The food is fresh, the menu is ample, and the staff are super friendly. Parking can be tricky but if you time it right, it's easy to grab a spot on the upper lot! Definitely recommend Valley Bistro!

Valley Bistro absolutely lived up to the hype, and I'd happily make the 45 minute drive again just…read morefor breakfast. When we pulled in, the parking lot was packed, so I expected a long wait. Instead, we found a spot, ordered, ate, and were back in the car in under 50 minutes. They have this place running incredibly efficiently. We ordered the Staycation Flight and an Upside Down Latte, and every drink was fantastic. My favorite was the Sandy Cheeks a brown sugar and peach chai topped with homemade brown sugar whipped cream. It was absolutely delicious. The Upside Down Latte was surprisingly refreshing, and I loved that the coffee drinks actually tasted like coffee instead of just flavored milk. For breakfast, we had the Crab Hash & Eggs and The Bee Sting. The Crab Hash was amazing, especially if you love seafood for breakfast. But The Bee Sting completely stole the show. Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, folded egg, chive cream cheese, and hot honey on an everything bagel... absolute perfection. It was messy in the best way, and I wanted another one even though I was completely stuffed. Our total, including tip, was just over $50, which felt very reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere with people of all ages, and despite how busy it was, everything moved quickly. The only small downside is getting into the parking lot if you're coming from the opposite direction, but that's a minor inconvenience for food this good. We'll absolutely be back. Valley Bistro has earned a spot on our list of favorite breakfast spots.

Found this little place on the drive back north. Worth stopping in. We were too early for lunch…read morewhich is unfortunate since the specials looked great. That being said no regrets about brunch. The service was fast and friendly. Coffee good. Food quite delicious. It's a nice classy little place.

Found myself in New Cumberland again as lunchtime was rolling to a close & remembered to revisit…read moreCarpe Diem. Arrived around 1:30pm (Friday) - were still some lunchtime diners & a large group in a side room, but was still refreshingly quiet. I had a moment to peruse the specials board before the gentleman whom I've seen in previous visits arrived with the menu. I decided to go with the Chicken Marsala special (14.95) (which arrived quickly, I might add) - it was fantastic! Decent lunch portion & included lightly toasted buttered bread, which I used to dab up every ounce of sauce that I could! I did everything but lick the plate! I like the décor & the general relaxed vibe of this place - noticed that they now have some evening hours (Fri & Sat 5-9) - will have to gather up my girlfriend & stop in for a nice dinner! Seriously - give this place a try!

Food was very good , but server Nicole must of had bad day , which we all do , but to be unfriendly…read moreand short isn't acceptable. Not one smile with us or neighboring tables. Just looked and acted with attitude. Still waiting for butter that was missed on English muffin when good was delivered by a different server. Finally recieved coffee after having to ask for it again , just before food arrived . Only had 1 cup out of pot since arrived late .This was our 5th time there , and up till today , we had no complaints. We hope Nicole's day got better.

Sabrina's service was so amazing she was quick and the food was delicious! She kept up with…read moreeverything and kept a clean space for us to eat. I'll definitely be returning.

Stopped here for a quick bite on a long road trip. Got a drink and the ham breakfast burrito and it…read morewas good. Didn't come with anything else but for a $20 meal. I doubt I'd return.

I arrived at 12:34pm today and it's 1:11 now and I'm still waiting for my take out order…read more Unacceptable! Everyone that is dining in has been served before me.

Neighborhood Power Outages staff shortages limiting seating! It didn't stop this team from…read moreperforming! Grace our server was very patient and professional. The food came out hot and Flavorful. I had the FARMHOUSE HASH Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole-grain artisan toast. This is a large portion couldn't finish. My wife had a MULTIGRAIN PANCAKE We've gotta warn you: these beauties are beyond big - they are humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly from: Plain, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana Granola Almond Crunch, Carrot Cake & Pecan. She chose the plain this time wit a side of extra crispy bacon

My stepdad requested First Watch for Father's Day breakfast this year (2026), and since it was his…read morefirst visit, we happily made the plan. Knowing Father's Day would probably be busy, I decided to do my homework ahead of time. Before we even left the house, I used First Watch's online "Check In" feature to get our name on the list while we were driving there. The website estimated a 10 to 20 minute wait and instructed us to let the hostess know when we arrived. Perfect! Or so I thought... About 15 minutes later, we walked through the doors...into absolute chaos. The lobby was PACKED with people waiting for tables despite the fact that roughly half the dining room appeared to be sitting empty. I squeezed my way through the crowd, made it to the hostess stand, gave her my name and mentioned that I'd already checked in online. "Great," she said. "It'll be 20 to 25 minutes." Wait...what? So the online check-in that said we'd be waiting 10 to 20 minutes...didn't actually accomplish anything? If I'd known we'd still be waiting another half hour after arriving, we honestly would have chosen somewhere else that accepted reservations or true call-ahead seating. The online check-in created expectations that simply weren't met. About 20 minutes later, we were finally seated. Unfortunately, things didn't improve. We sat for another 15 minutes before our waitress stopped by to take drink orders. We decided to order all of our food immediately because we weren't confident we'd see her again anytime soon. Good decision! The coffee arrived fairly quickly. The water...tap water, not fancy water, not bottled water, not water that required any preparation other than being put into a glass bottle and carried to the table, showed up about 10 minutes later. Here's what we ordered: Million Dollar Bacon ($6.29) - four slices of hardwood-smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and syrup. This was absolutely phenomenal! If nothing else, order this (or learn to make it at home so you can avoid an excessive wait at First Watch to eat it). Sweet, smoky, just enough heat...this absolutely lived up to the hype! Power Wrap ($11.49) - egg whites, turkey, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella in a sun-dried tomato basil tortilla with fresh fruit. The wrap itself was really good. The fruit was a mixed bag. The grapes were great, but the pineapple was still hard and noticeably underripe. At this point in the meal, I wasn't surprised and definitely wasn't going to try to get it fixed. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($13.29) - these were also really good. The lemon curd completely stole the show and made the pancakes. The menu advertised seasonal berries, which turned out to be strawberries. They were perfectly fine, though I probably would have expected blueberries this time of year. The Works Omelet (FREE BECAUSE THE ORDER WAS NOT CORRECT) - this was my stepdad's Father's Day breakfast. He ordered it WITHOUT onions. It arrived with EXTRA onions. By that point, our waitress had disappeared again, so rather than wait another 20 minutes for a remake, I flagged down another employee near the kitchen. I explained that we'd waited long enough already and simply wanted the omelet removed from the bill instead of remade. To their credit, they handled that professionally and removed it without any argument. While I had someone's attention, I also requested plates for the Million Dollar Bacon appetizer that had been sitting on our table for about 15 minutes and asked if my mom's meal could please be brought out since everyone else's food had already arrived quite a while earlier. Our final bill came to just over $44 after tax and tip. Even after everything that happened, I still left our waitress a 25% tip. It was Father's Day, the restaurant was clearly overwhelmed, and I try to assume people are doing the best they can with what they've got. That said...it was obvious something wasn't working. Whether they were understaffed, overwhelmed by the Father's Day crowd, or simply having an off day, the entire experience felt disorganized from beginning to end. The online check-in wasn't accurate, service was painfully slow, food came out at different times, one meal was prepared incorrectly, and our server disappeared for long stretches throughout the meal. Ironically, the food itself was actually pretty good. If I were reviewing only the Million Dollar Bacon, it would easily earn five stars. Unfortunately, restaurants are more than just food. For me, the overall experience matters just as much. There are simply too many excellent local breakfast and brunch spots to justify returning after an experience like this. I'm glad my stepdad's omelet was removed from the bill, and I appreciate that the staff made that right, but I left more frustrated than impressed. First Watch may have just had a really bad Father's Day. But based on my first experience, I don't think I'll be back to find out.

My Wife and I saw this as a breakfast spot that was highly rated and it didn't disappoint. Firstly,…read moreall of the staff were noticeably friendly and warm. Staff were also on top of things as they brought out drink refills before we needed them. My Wife got the stuffed French toast and she said it was delicious. The French toast was cooked really well and it was loaded a lot of cream cheese and fruit. When I asked my Wife if anything in particular stood out, she said it tasted like it was home made. I went with the baked oatmeal, which had coconut flakes, raisins, cinnamon, and had slices of banana and strawberries. I thought it was pretty tasty, but there are bottles of syrup on each table and drizzling some over it really hit the spot for me. This is definitely a spot that we'd go back to, especially since the is sizable. The menu offered a lot of other options, including crepes, and I feel confident that their other items would also be good.

I've been driving past Morning Fuel on the Carlisle Pike for the last few months. I'm a frequent…read moredriver out that way and every time I passed it, it always looked closed. So I wasn't sure if it was one of those businesses that kind of flopped and nothing had replaced it yet. Alas, I recently found out that it is, in fact, still open. And you know what they say: don't shop on an empty stomach. I was on my way to karns, and I concur. I decided to stop at Morning Fuel so I wouldn't make any hasty purchases while shopping. So I walk in, and the first thing I notice is the music. It's blaring early-2000s-ish rock music. Think Evanescence. Pseudo-angsty music, basically playing at the volume you'd expect in a club. The decor is like a really corny First Watch (live laugh love signage and pictures of measuring cups filled with grains) perhaps with little more edge. And there are straw wrappers and bits of food on the floor, kind of like the Texas Roadhouse peanut situation, except it's not peanuts. Shortly after I was seated, they swept the floor, so I'm assuming it wasn't intentional lol. So, yeah. First Watch on crack? Maybe? First watch's angsty step sibling? First Watch with obnoxiously loud music and a little harder of an edge. And honestly, First Watch and Morning Fuel are part of the same genre. You know what you're getting. And the genre is over priced diner. As far as the food goes, I got the stuffed French toast with blueberry drizzle, and it was really good. It did its job. Nothing spectacular, but a perfectly good breakfast. Overall, I'd say Morning Fuel is pretty average, but these places are kind of a genre unto themselves, and I can see why people like them. It was also a little cheaper than First Watch, which I like but don't really go to. This would not be a recurring haunt for me by any means, but I think it will be for some people. So if you like Evanescence and nu-metal more than you like the Jonas Brothers and other corny folky music, that's what they're playing at Morning Fuel. If you like black floors and a little less of a rustic vibe, that's what Morning Fuel is about. If you like the product that First Watch serves but don't necessarily like the First Watch vibe, you can go to Morning Fuel. Similar kind of product. Packaged differently. Maybe a little cheaper.