Order the Gluten free chocolate chip and banana pancakes, Huge and filling !!! They were so good!!…read more!!!!! Our waitress was awesome and patient after we just worked 10 hr night shift. The atmosphere felt cozy and was interesting looking at all the photos of those who served or are serving!! Was a really good experience, I'll be back

So I'm going to preface this review by saying we were here on a Monday holiday, it seemed short…read morestaffed (or they always run this short, I don't know) The vibes were great. Country diner feel, nothing spectacular, you feel like you are home. You can see the regulars coming through and that's always a good sign. Our server seemed both rushed and annoyed in general. Like I said, I don't know if it's because they were short handed. We never got any coffee or water refills and it seemed like the order when it came out was a struggle. We had ordered hashbrowns for my daughter and they never came. The food is what you would expect from a diner vibe. Some really exceptional, some not so much. The pancakes were obviously a selling point, my wife's waffle was delicious. The sausage and scrapple were great for this kind of establishment. Bacon was stale and cold. The sunny eggs were actually cooked perfectly, which I never expect from anywhere, so kudos on that. The fresh fruit selection was bananas and thawed frozen blueberries. So you get what you get. Overall, stick to the pancakes, sausage and scrapple, steer clear of any fresh fruit options and don't expect much from the service if you aren't a regular. I'd still go back and try other menu options.

Love the Christmas decor! Stopped in for breakfast and was surprised by how much decor they already…read morehave put up for the holiday season. I ordered and got my sandwich quickly as did my friends.

I have passed this cafe probably hundreds of times and never knew it was there. A hidden little gem…read morein Ephrata for sure! My kiddos and I order food and drinks. I would recommend to friends & family in the area! The staff (including owner) were beyond friendly and the food was delicious. Don't let those 1 star reviews fool you. It was a great atmosphere and they serve ice cream. We will be back!

My first titled Yelp review, Good cake, cold food & a trip…read moreto McDonald's It's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day; Yay!! Oooh Bananas Foster is on the board and their homemade, fudgy chocolate cake and of course - Ice Cream!! Oh heck, I'll have what I usually get: scrambled eggs, rye toast, bacon, hashbrowns, a side of cake (cause it's that good) and a shared scoop of oatmeal raisin cookie ice cream. Our waitress was lovely. Our food came out, surprisingly quick and the coffee/tea refills, were constant. Udder Choice, did you just serve me cold, lumpy hard eggs (as if sitting on the counter for 30 minutes) and bacon, that had been sitting around for too long. I believe you did and I'm not happy about that. I made a special trip for this occassion and I ended up at McDonald's, afterwards.

Enjoyed a shared sandwich (grilled tuna) with my partner, soups and ice cream. Very interesting…read morespot with lots to look at around the beautiful open barn like building. Would definitely go back when in Ephrata. Arrived at 11:30 and a small waiting line started forming when we left. I'm sure it gets popular during the busy times. They did have counter seating as well.

We were recently in the area for our son's wedding. I desperately wanted to find a place that made…read moregood dried beef gravy over toast, a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. We saw this diner and dedicated to stop. I had my doubts judging a book by its cover, so I opened up Facebook to check reviews. The general consensus was that the food is good, but the service needed work. So, considering I can't eat service but I can eat good food, we went in. The first lady to greet us did so with a big smile. She was friendly, helpful and kind. Our waitress, Jess, followed soon after. She too came with a smile and a greeting and she listened closely while my wife detailed her food allergies. She was genuinely concerned that my wife would be able to safely eat her meal and took detailed observation of her needs. Me? I got what I was looking for. I found my dried beef gravy over toast and enjoyed that with a side of hashbrowns and sausage links. The sausage was an up charge, but that was fine. It was good and a healthy serving. Sausage was not too spicy but not bland either. The dried beef gravy was a little thicker than I am used to, but it had good flavor, such as I enjoy. Orange juice was actually sweet. It wasn't that sour diner stuff you usually get at such places. Jess came back to our table frequently and made sure we were well taken care of. She was very outgoing and we talked for a little. She celebrated with us about our son's wedding and congratulated us. The meal was good. The service was good. I came close to a four star review over cleanliness. This is clearly an old diner and the floors were stained and a bit greasy. I believe they were probably mopped, but they should probably be stripped and cleaned professionally. The floor was pretty grimy. Not filthy with food, just greasy. Maybe it's a diner thing. The tables were well stocked with a wide range of everything from creamers and sugar to condiments. The booths were roomy and accommodated my size. The bathrooms were barely acceptable. I know people can make a mess of a bathroom, so I always try to grade on a curve, but the men's room was pretty dirty. The mirror was covered in hard water stains, the trash can was overflowing and the floor was dirty. I spared my reader a picture of the urinal, but it was pretty bad. I almost bumped it down a star for bathrooms. The windows in the diner also appear to be water damaged, giving it a worn out look from inside. Not material to the food or service though. Parking is ample. ADA spots are available. Overall I'd say quality of food was five. Service was five. Cleanliness was four stars. If you're looking for something nice, this isn't it. If you're looking for nostalgia or grandma's cooking, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a place to grab a decent bite to eat and run, it is a solid contender any day.

This eatery, once upon a time many years ago was a little diner, and the original counter and…read morebooths are still there, evoking some nostalgia. The "new" Cloister Restaurant has a new ramp, new exterior, and a new dining room. The menu is extensive with some of the old Pennsylvania Dutch offerings still available. Liver and onions was not on the menu but is available. You just have to ask for it. My vegetarian friend loved their in house veggie burger patty. I ordered ham loaf, not bad, with a side of apple filling. The apples were not in evidence and the taste was rather bland with a mushy texture smothered in brown gravy. Will not get again. The other 4 in our party of 5 ate everything and enjoyed it! Service was good, unsweet tea was good, restrooms clean, establishment nicely furnished. Parking is good and ramp is great at the entrance. Overall a 4.5 rating!

Always love an old school diner. Was excited to learn it was under the same ownership as the Black…read moreOlive in Columbia. Greeted, seated and had drinks quickly. Went for breakfast. Lots of seating, large varied menu. Service was excellent. My wife had pancakes and I had eggs and scrapple. Everything was well prepared. Gotta love a good diner! Ephrata is a challenge from coffee due to hard water, but the coffee was good too.

Excellent restaurant, best wings in Lititz. Centrally located and easy to find. Right across from…read morethe post office. Beautiful interior, terrific food and excellent service.

So the food was good! I got the Bacon BBQ Burger. Nice size, tasted a little bit like a…read moresmashburger. Asked for medium, definitely came out well done. My wife got their regular burger and it was cooked to her liking. Eventhough it was not cooked how I prefer, it still tasted good! The fries tasted very very good! I love a shoestring fry! Unfortunately, they charge an extra 6 dollars to upgrade from chips to fries with their burger. The mozzarella sticks were out of this world. This was a very good bang for your buck. Homemade and handbreaded, they were massive. You get two for 8 dollars. The prices here are very high. To put it in perspective, if you go here and get two burgers, upgrade to fries for both burgers, and get two waters, your bill is going to be $48 dollars plus tax.... The decor and scenery in here is incredible! It looks awesome. The seating is very limited. Make sure you get a reservation ahead of time. We went at 430 and about half the tables were blocked off for reservations. Would definitely like to come back here and try different items, every dish that went by looked delicious!

A really cute coffee shop filled with plants (which I love) and auto decor (which my husband…read moreloved). I had a breakfast sandwich on sourdough that was very good but I was most excited about the homemade sourdough cinnamon rolls! They were delicious! Service was friendly and fast. We hope to be back in the near future!

The food is very good for breakfast and lunch. The service is very sweet and thoughtful to bring…read moreout a toy for the baby we had with and it was very kind of them and they gave her a free little ice cream. The Ambiance is very clean so I would recommend this place if your around town.

Quick service on a weekday morning! We arrived before 8am and had our food arrive quickly. Within…read morean hour more people arrived and about 4 more tables were full, but we had avoided the morning rush. My strawberry banana açaí bowl was yummy. The granola was perfect with just the right amount of honey drizzled on top. My friend enjoyed her wrap and remarked how nice the sauce was that was on top. She also found some cute items for sale...they have a cute area with jewelry and other small items for sale. Good selection and not expensive. Griddle and Grind helps our local social service agency EASS so I like supporting Griddle and Grind!

Stopped here with my daughter on a Wednesday morning. There was only one other table occupied when…read morewe arrived. I didn't know this place existed before today, but I'd definitely come back. I had the Signature Breakfast Crepe, and my daughter ordered the Maple Bacon. We both got the hash brown side. Everything was delicious! The hash browns didn't have the texture I was expecting, but the flavor was a pleasant surprise. The location is unique -- set inside an older home with a fun, quaint atmosphere and relaxing background music. Overall, a great spot for breakfast. 10/10 recommend.