This is a laid back, no-frills little diner and definitely one of the best spots to get breakfast in Jim Thorpe! The pancakes are as big as your plate here, and the ladies who run it are extremely friendly. Always love coming here. My only complaint is I wish they were open more! read more

Definitely an old fashioned style breakfast and location. It's not luxurious but sometimes these are the best places. The food was so good! Def recommend! Get the pancakes!! read more

We were greeted right away and told to pick any seat we wanted. From the jump our hostess/waitress was clearly on top of everything, beloved by her community, and the food was fantastic. I grew up in small town, Bath, Maine and this spot gave me those warm, home-town vibes along with a dose like being at "Luke's Diner". There's a vibe, if you're willing to interact and appreciate the food--this is the place for you. Two other things: I found the aesthetics from a few decades ago endearing, but this place is about the food and community--not looks. Lastly, the most delicious smell wafted into the street and wrapped you in warm, buttery arms upon arrival. A single pancake is as big as a plate. The home fries are crispy and plentiful, and anything with an egg is generous and probably more than can be eaten in one sitting. But it's so good--you'll try! read more

Food was fine but bacon was thin and easily breakable. Food was so oily it had its own acne commercial. Service was hit and miss. Waitress was super nice but never mentioned that some food was additional cost that the menu did not mention. Also it's cash only, which the place did not have a clear sign on, until you're told when you get the check. It has a lot of work ahead of it to be a good place to sit down and eat, but it has potential. Go here if ya want a quick bite and nothing else within 10 miles is open. read more

This off the beaten path eatery serves up a good breakfast and has many options to choose from. A neat place with very comfortable booth space and a super friendly waitress named Britney. The ambiance is "old school" and it's been serving the community for decades. Don't be fooled by the exterior. Inside you'll find tasty good breakfast and hot coffee but you won't find ice tea (my husband's drink of choice) ;-). Its location is just outside the Jim Thorpe Rail Station about 2-3 miles away so you'll need to drive there but the parking is easy. I recommend this place for all the above reasons but do wish they had unsweetened ice tea. read more

East Mauch Chunk Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

We were there at end of October and had a nice experience. Server was friendly and attentive and our breakfast was just what we were looking for! read more

The food was absolutely amazing, the people that work there are great, friendly, and fast with service! Definitely a 10/10 and recommend for anyone visiting! This is one of my new favorite spots to eat. read more

A restuarant out of their home, the family pulls themselves out of bed early in the morning to bring their customers high quality diner breakfast food. Our waitress was in her pjs, reading the morning paper. Sure it took her a minute to slowly bring us menus and coffee but once I had my food all my second guesses about this place went away. I ordered Danny's Mess (corned beef, potatoes, scrambled egg bowl) and a side of blueberry pancakes. My hubby got the breakfast platter and a bagel egg bacon sandwich. Their food tastes pure homemade with love, like grandma made it to fatten you up haha The bowl of 'mess' was filled with toppings. The pancakes were buttery, with crispy edges, and soft middle. A very delicious breakfast. Easy street parking, multiple bathrooms, and a decent number of tables. read more

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Definitely a classic little spot. Solid prices, solid food and amazing portions. They fill your plate. It has a small town feel to it. The workers are friendly and there's regulars coming in and out that give a homey feel. They are cash only, but there's an atm right down the block. Cute spot in the town across the bridge from the bustling, Jim Thorpe. I would make a point to go back. read more

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We waited for over an hour for breakfast and froze while we waited. Considered just getting up and leaving, but didn't know if we'd find the same somewhere else. Food was absolutely NOT worth the wait. I think they put crisco on toast instead of butter.... Bleech! read more

My family had a really great breakfast here. My pancakes and my husband's roll sandwich were some of the best we've had in a long time. And perfectly crispy thick bacon! Def not a fancy place but the food was great and the people were very nice read more

Felt like I was at home! A quaint place in an adorable area, and the food packed huge flavor! Was welcomed in by a lovely woman behind the counter to some excellent menu choices! Had the French Toast and the Chicken Fried Steak with home fries (which I HIGHLY recommend)... all of the food was so incredibly delicious (packed full of flavor and cooked to perfection) ... can't wait to go back. *They only take cash- so be prepared before you arrive read more

I would definitely recommend carefully reading all the reviews of this place before going - especially this on ;). I found that my experience in Jim Thorpe was heightened by listening to locals and going to the places they recommend. This came as the #1 breakfast spot to check while in the area. While it is a little outside of town and basically in someone's converted ground floor, it definitely has the home cooked feel you don't get, even in diners anywhere else. Yes, the service wasn't super, but I think that's a general consensus and I have to agree with all other people who are more generous with their feedback on this point. This is as mom and pop of an eatery as it gets, and this family owns, operates and runs a heck of a lot of business and the food is really worth it. Outstanding breakfast food with huge portions for extremely cheap is about as good as it gets. Make sure to bring cash and an appetite and some patience, and you will certainly have a great time at this cozy spot! read more

East Mauch Chunk Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

My family and I came to Jim Thorpe because someone recommended it to us. The location was interesting because it's in the middle of the neighborhood. The service was amazing! The young lady was very kind. The food was delicious & tasted homemade. I would definitely come back with my family. The portion was big & the prices are fair. The place feels like home which made sense since it was a family owned restaurant. read more

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I was traveling and I found this place on Google Maps. I came here for breakfast on a weekend morning in August 2022. The service was incredibly slow (waiting more than 45 minutes for my food to be served) and the waitress was rude. The food was cheap but the quality of the food is below average. I asked for decaf coffee but they had none. I went to use the bathroom but found the floor was covered with drops of liquid - disgusting. So I didn't use the bathroom. I couldn't wait to exit the place. I'm a frequent traveler and I go to restaurants every day. This is the worst breakfast experience I ever had. This place is certainly not recommended. read more

We stopped in for breakfast, this place has a nice, down-home family feel. The waitress was nice, her son was the cook, and the food was delicious. The omlet was excellent, the best we've had in a long time. read more

We stopped in for breakfast. Looks like a small family business. I had a western omlette that was delicious. My husband enjoyed his pancake, they are HUGE. The waitress advised him of this when he ordered fortunately,. read more

So this place is in the middle of the neighborhood and was quite busy. Seems like the locals come here so quite different for a group of guys from the NYC area. It's a cute spot and the staff is a bit rough around the edges but otherwise nice. Ordered the danny's mess which had a nice texture but needed salt&pepper. They're in short supply of hollandaise sauce lol. Also this place only takes cash. Was in the area for the weekend but believe there are better places in the centre of town. read more

East Mauch Chunk Eatery - Danny's mess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

This place is amazing and if you live in the area, it should be one of your favorites. It's a small hole in the wall in Jim Thorpe. They will provide you with large portions and it will be super affordable. Did I mention the food is delicious? It's a great place to frequent breakfast, the waitress memorized our order and remembers us every time we come in. read more

Super quaint breakfast diner vibe. The food was reasonably priced and tasted amazing! The waitress and her young helper were prompt, friendly and we loved listening to their hysterical banter. read more

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Called for take out, was ready quickly and really great price. Couldn't believe the amount of food with the classic breakfast for 3.50! Only wish the potatoes were crispier but everything else was perfect. The hostess/owner was very friendly. Will definitely return when we visit Jim Thorpe again! read more

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Service was great! Food was delicious! We arrived hungry, ordered a lot of food and cleaned out plates. Plenty of options for a satisfying breakfast. read more

If you are from out of town, I would not recommend. My two friends and I walked in and stood at the door waiting patiently to be greeted and seated. The woman working completely ignored our existence for a solid five minutes without so much as an "I'll be right with you." It is a very small restaurant so we know she saw us standing there.. Another friend walked in to meet us while we were waiting and was immediately scolded for bringing in an outside drink. She politely asked to use the trash can, as the drink was EMPTY, and was told to go put it outside. We did not get good vibes from the ambiance anyway so we left. Unfortunately, not a nice experience for us. read more

I'm not sure what some of these reviewers were expecting when coming to a diner that cost less than $8 per meal. You get exactly what you'd expect from this no-frills joint: good food, big portions, and no-nonsense but hospitable service. Our group ordered the Danny's mess, SOS, and scrapple and all hit the spot. read more

East Mauch Chunk Eatery - Danny's mess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Best breakfast I've ever had! Owner was very kind and served lots of good homemade breakfast : )

Family owned - very hospitable and welcoming. I am a hike leader and brought my groups here to dine - loved the breakfast and portion sizes are huuuge !!! read more

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These are definitely fake reviews it is impossible to think the food at this place is any good. Literally everything they serve as low quality and very poorly made the worst part about it the waitress who takes the order is rude as I met, I said hello and she looked at me and said what do you want... no smile at all...and when I say thank you she doesn't say a word. Must avoid this place at all cost. Confirming - the other comment made about "black people beware", I am not black but I have seen of the racism in that place and it is disgusting!!! Avoid at all cost. read more

Love this place amazing food great atmosphere and the portions sizes are huge really love this place if in Jim thrope visit this place read more

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I enjoyed this place. Definitely had a mom and pop vibe. Very laid back feeling where you can tell everyone new each other. Great comfort style food. Perfectly matched with the prices. Coffee was good and our waitress always made sure our cups were filled. Pancakes were delicious!!! read more

My girlfriend and I came to the area for a weekend getaway and I chose this eatery because the reviews were good. After eating here, I am now almost certain the reviews are fake. I have nothing against local diners and small mom-and-pop places, in fact those places sometimes have the best food in town! But this was not that place... The conditions were unsanitary, the staff was less than friendly, and the overall atmosphere was not good. I'm giving two stars instead of one because the food was okay, but id be lying if I said I didn't worry for a few hours afterward if I would come down with food poisoning because of how I saw things being prepared. Please choose somewhere else to go if you're visiting. read more

This is a great diner across the bridge to eat after a weekend of drinking. Hearty food with large portions.

The staff is rude. She apparently expects you to know that you are supposed to seat yourself. The place is kind of run down. The food takes a long time to come. It's not even worth it. It's bland and tasteless -- but you might not even find out how it tastes because it doesn't look that appetizing. Oh yeah, and the TV is really loud. read more

My husband and I came to this spot to eat breakfast. Online the prices were different then the menu we got which had crossed out prices that were more expensive. His meal was listed as $5.25 and my meal was listed as $8.00. When we got to the register they said we owed $18. We were confused because even with tax it would not have been $18. We handed them $20 and they didn't give us our change they put it directly in the tip jar. read more

People of color beware! Took a ladies weekend trip to Jim Thorpe and decided to grab breakfast on our way home. East Mauch Chunk popped up in my yelp search and had 4 stars, so we decided to check it out. Wrong move. Walking into this place seemed like stepping into a time machine that drop us off at a 1950s lunch counter in the South (read: not welcoming of black folk). When we walked in it felt like the air got sucked out of the room. A hush came over the place. No one greeted us or told us how seating works. The waitress coughed loudly as she handed us menus. It was creepy. Needless to say, we didn't order and left shortly after sitting down. We ended up grabbing a wonderful breakfast at The Inn at Jim Thorpe. read more

This was the best place that we have eaten in, in a long time. Food is great, staff is wonderful, service great and of course, box taken home. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood and was looking for a good spot for breakfast. East Mauch Chunk Eatery offers good food in a quiet, local setting served by a gal who makes you feel at home. read more

Best breakfast I have had in a long time. Very large portions. The place could use some TLC however the staff was very friendly. A lot of locals frequently go to this little restaurant. Definitely gives you that mom-and-pop place feeling. I am hoping to get back there when I visit Jim Thorpe again. read more

Very good breakfast. Friendly staff and patrons. Well priced. Quaint and clean. Came into town for a music concert and to ski. If I'm ever back in town, I will dine here again. read more

If there was a zero they would get it. Rude customer service. Woman was in her pajamas. Did not say hi. Threw utensils at us. Horrible service read more

Had to wait an hour and 10 minutes for food. Food was in expensive and good once it came but the wait was ridiculously long. Not worth it, especially if you are in a hurry. read more