I'm not sure why Nick has his panties in a bunch, because this place is great! Diners are quickly going extinct and this one is one that I hope is around for a while. Anyone who eats there regularly knows that the food is cheap (a rare thing these days), the portions are huge, and the wait staff (most of them) are very friendly! It seems to still be trying to find it's identity because it switches often between "The Cooca Grill" and "The Cocoa Diner". Great diner food at a great price! read more

We go here a few times a year when we visit Hershey for breakfast. Going again this Saturday.. Can't wait. Great breakfast food. Love the classic Diner look too. read more

If I could give this diner a zero I would. We arrived at the diner at around 9:15 PM. The host said I have a party of 12 and then you will be next to be seated. He said the time would be 20 minutes or less. After 20 minutes I went back in to check on how much longer it would be. I noticed the diner was becoming pretty empty. A waitress came over to me and said the kitchen is refusing to serve any further. I said we were told that we would be seated and had at this point waited almost a half hour for a table. I have never experienced such rudeness/disrespect in my life. This diner is located minutes from Hershey. You would think they would be polite and welcome tourists. Living in a tourist area myself, I am disgusted by how we were treated. AVOID THIS DINER AT ALL COSTS!!!! read more

Exactly what you are looking for in a diner experience. Quick, good prices, good portions and all the menu options you can ask for. Highly recommend the croissant breakfast sandwiches, they're our fan favorite. Other than that, nothing but good things to say about this place! read more

Everything was great! They had a huge menu which is great for picky eaters like me. Everything came out quickly and was hot and delicious! This was a great stop after a long day at Hersheypark this weekend! read more

We came in for dessert. I knew nothing of the place and was lured primarily because of the name: Cocoa Diner. This place is a really quaint and nice. The cakes were delicious. I hope to return for breakfast. read more

Cocoa Diner - Snickers cake - Diners Near Me - Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

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The staff was nice, but recommended the poached eggs that arrived completely drenched in Hollandaise. Couldn't finish it, pretty nasty. Coffee and bacon were okay, but its really really hard to f* up bacon. read more

So, my friends and family, party of 5, came in tonight for my birthday dinner because we all love little diners. Boy we're we disappointed. We came in and sat down and got our drinks in the first 5 minutes and ordered a few later. We sat and waited patiently for over 50 minutes for them to bring out our food. When they did our mashed potatoes tasted awful. The stuffing was nothing more than soggy bread. The spaghetti was watery. My mother's seafood dish smelled like it was raw. It left us all feeling nauseous and sick. Sadly, we will not be going to this diner again. read more

This place is very cute, old style diner. People are very nice. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. Picked up some dinner to go and came back the next day for breakfast. The coffee was great! read more

Great homemade soup. The best and hugest fried oyster sandwich I've ever had x. Great salads very good service

Came here after a long day and it was great. Their menu was pretty extensive and the food was good overall. What was so special was their staff. Not only did our waitress provide efficient service, but she also was so kind! read more

This diner is above the 5 start rating. They were busy and it was cozy. Our server "Grammy Tammy " was more than awesome she was funny and attentive and kept our coffees full. They also have meat options which is great because my boyfriend is allergic to pork and they had turkey Canadian bacon!!! That was perfectly seared and juicy. The hash browns were brown and not oily or burnt. And again the server was amazing she made us feel like we were welcomed which is always great. I highly recommend this diner and will be returning hungry for more. read more

Sometimes a smile and some friendly banter goes a long way. As we pulled up a distinguished gentleman was sitting out front. A quick smile and a nod were exchanged by myself and my wife. The gentleman entered the building and went to the counter. About 20 minutes later he went back outside to sit for a spell, as he was walking outside we began an entertaining conversation with him which lead to us sharing a few laughs. After we completed our meal the gentleman came over and bussed our table, this was unexpected. As he bussed our table we spoke more. He did something special for us that was way above and beyond the service we expected. This places is a friendly and generous place to eat and visit, simply treat the staff with respect and they will return it ten-fold! Enjoy your visit there, we certainly did... read more

my family comes here for breakfast every time we are in Hershey. Delicious omelettes .. Great, quick and friendly service read more

Cocoa Diner - Egg white omelette with broccoli and cheddar cheese - Diners Near Me - Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

This is the hidden gem when visiting Hershey or living in the Hershey / Harrisburg Area! Friendly service - great food that is consistent. We have been going for two years now and just I decided to write this now. read more

Went to three different places and the wait time was outrageous. Came to the Cocoa diner and took up two booths for nine people. Six of us had breakfast for dinner... all good. Mine was fantastic even with my change to egg whites! The Reuben was tasty and kids meals served its purpose. The fries were really good. read more

Wanted an omelet for lunch so stopped in. Yum! Had the spinach & feta and added mushrooms. read more

Cocoa Diner - Spinach & feta omelet with mushrooms added - Diners Near Me - Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Great food, clean and fresh atmosphere with kind staff. Staying close by at the Hilton Garden Inn and happy to have found this gem!

Great place. Big portions. Fresh and tasty and our server was awesome. We told her that we were rushing (the place was packed) and we got our food in 7 min(4 people). read more

Second time eating here, excellent food and service, plenty of spots to park, decor relative to that of old dining cars. read more

Cocoa Diner - French onion soup - Diners Near Me - Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

One of the better places in town to grab dinner late. Sure it's just diner food, but the service is quite good and the food is always up to par. The turkey dinner is mucho nomtastic. read more

Traveling through we found this spot. The food was excellent, and the menu had a large variety of dishes to choose from. Served in very generous helpings and tasting home made. No complaints at all. Very reasonable prices, cordial, and the service was FAST! The attention to detail was not lost on us either, as we watched an employee sweep the parking lot to keep it clean and inviting. Definitely will be returning. read more

Our family wanted to eat some real food before we gorged on chocolate at Hershey's Chocolate World so we stopped here. The hostess was friendly but our waiter was indifferent and seemed apathetic serving us. I had the dieter's delight omelet and my family members had traditional breakfast dishes. I would rate the food about 3 stars and the atomsphere about 2.5 stars. It's an old diner but its not really that clean and it doesn't seem like many efforts have been made to keep up the place. Probably would not visit again, especially since the food is not worth the prices. read more

Since my kids and I were in Hershey this weekend we stopped at this diner. The staff was very friendly and obliging. The food was very good and plenty of it. One place to try! read more

Fair food quality, waitress rich with excuses, and a cashier rushing us to pay. My wife and I tried it out during a weekday mid afternoon. I ordered breakfast items. Coffee tasted bad from having sat on the burner too long. I told waitress and she said that she had just started her shift and that kitchen staff told her that it was a fresh pot. No offer to replace it. I simply left it there. After meal, a very straight faced, non friendly cashier asked us if we were ready to pay. We were still sitting at our table and the diner had very few customers. We felt rushed and unwelcome. The nicest guy was the Hispanic busboy who opened the door for us and bid us farewell with a smile. Never again! read more

Eggs benedict were without flavor. Service was terrible. Half way through meal, server asked if I wanted more coffee; never saw her again. Eventually went to front to pay, lady told me I could leave a 20% tip only, because she didn't know how to leave a different tip amount. read more

I want to emphasize the word "terrible" this place is the top 3 worst places I ever ate in my life I literally didn't eat my food I left paid my bill and went to get something to eat from McDonald's which I don't even eat then how the hell do you bring somebody out cold gravy on there food that is in a gelatin state from the fridge I don't lie when it comes to food cleanliness and service and this place is all bad take my word for it do not eat here now the server was nice I'll give them that much but she was embarrassed to bring the food out to us and give it to us people stay the hell away from here read more

We dined here this morning after leaving the hospital due to it being so close by with having our daughter and grandson at the hospital. It was far shot from being a pleasurable experience!!! The waitress we had was extremely rude. She seemed to rush us from our food order to eating our food. I wasn't done eating my breakfast as I was speaking with my husband she grabbed my plate and starting to slide it to her to pick it up while asking if I was finished (I wasn't done!) but after putting her hands on my plate and feeling as though I was being rushed I was done. My husband wanted another cup of coffee she never brought it over Instead just put the check down on the table. The young lady running the register was not friendly either. She came off as if she wanted to be anywhere else but there. The food though was great! Due to service we will not be returning read more

Good cheap breakfast, decent coffee, fast, attentive service. I'd stop back here just about any time. Two eggs, bacon, toast, home fries, and coffee for under $5. Yelp seems to map this restaurant to the wrong place. Correct address is 590 E. Main St., Hummelstown read more

I was really expecting a great PA diner experience at the Cocoa Diner, but this place is awful. The "double thick milkshake" was as thin as milk. The cheeseburgers were a mess. The buns were dry and the meat was flavorless and dry, despite being ordered as medium (not ultra well done as they came). Oddly, the menu pictured the burger with American cheese, but it was served with rubbery swiss. The only parts of the meal that were enjoyable were the fries and the friendly waitress who apologized to us for the sorry state of our burgers (she said that the kitchen is "tenacious" when it comes to cooking to order). It's really sad when a diner can't even make a good burger - imagine what the rest of the menu is like. read more

Clean, Fresh food, Personable staff and packed late on a Friday night with that old Pennsylvania charm. I mean you really can't complain about a solid diner - especially since it isn't named Double T. The Caesar salad I ordered was mild and filling and the sausage and cheese omelet was on point. Prices are relatively inexpensive and the staff is extremely friendly. Perfect place to stop off after a late night concert in Hershey. read more

After work I thought I give this place a try. Never again. Burnt toast and the worst coffee ever. Tasted like coffee was old from the day before. Now I understand why hardly anyone was there read more

Had breakfast here a couple of times when on a trip. I took a gamble and it was worth it. I agree with the friendly staff, good food and quick service. Seems like a lot of the older local residents frequent the place. Also, the address listed is wrong, the address in one of the reviews is correct. read more

The food here isn't that bad. I usually go for mainly breakfast, which is hard to screw up as it is, but they usually do a good job. Service is hit or miss. They'll usually come to your table once or twice more but that's about it. One time I had a Reuben and it was absolutely disgusting and they made me pay for it anyway, though I didn't eat it. Tonight they made me pay $7.00 for a side of shitty, dry pancakes.... the side of pancakes was more then my meal hahaha. I consider this place a "DIVE DINER" and only go because it's open 24/7 and it's not the worst around. read more

Save your money, it would be cheaper and tastier to eat breakfast at Burger King. I ordered strawberry french toast that looked and tasted like Texas toast with pie filling on top. Also, the syrup came in its own single serve packaging... read more

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. The wait staff was completely unprofessional.. rushing our party by clearing the table fully as we were still there, collecting plates in a very rude manner, and asking to collect the tip. As a waitress myself, I know how hard the job can be however, I know how to treat the guests. I was meeting with family from all over so we met here. I feel sad that I had to be in the company of my beloved family at this diner as it was not an enjoyable dining experience. read more

I ordered banana cream pie. It is that fake banana filling, pudding type filling. Not a single real banana in site. My wife and I came here only to get pie and when we left the cashier asked us to wait so she could change out the register drawer. I told her I was paying with credit card and I would be fast. She said changing the drawer would not take long. Well it took nearly 10 minutes of us standing there while she typed various buttons on register and credit card machine. In the meantime she had to have a coworker come do something on register because the original cashier couldn't figure it out. All of this waiting on the cashier when we could have swiped our card and been gone in 30 seconds over two pieces of terrible pie. read more

The entrance is a little unorthodox. The hostess/cashier/ & I will assume the owner does all three of these jobs plus bus boy. The staff was overall friendly. Food, prices & service were overall decent as well. Will I be back? Possibly. However, I am much more interested in trying other places. read more

Was out for a drive, just messing around. Wanted something to eat not fast food. Spotted the diner. Customer was coming out and raving about the food. And was so full he didn't know how he was going to make it home. I inquired as to what he had. The meat lovers omelette and sausage. I had to try it. We were promptly seated. Jamie our hostess promptly asked what we wanted to drink. We wanted decaf coffee and she informed us it would be awhile since she would have to make a fresh pot. This gave us a chance to look over the menu. I looked over the menu no meat lover omelette,wow! Our coffee arrived. I asked did she have the meat lover omelette and was informed yes they did and other entrees not included on the menu. I also ordered sausage links. My partner she ordered chicken croquet with stewed tomatoes and mash potatoes. When our order arrived I immediately asked do they have doggie bags. Wow, so much food! And I have a 100 mile drive ahead of me. We both enjoyed the food, service and kudos to Jamie. read more

Their service is outstanding. Food was delicious. Sharon was our hostess and we can't say nothing but great things about her. Would definitely recommend. read more