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    Ernie's Texas Lunch

    3.7 (111 reviews)
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    ERNIE'S TEXAS LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Mia K.

    I loved everything about this place. It's a modern luncheonette, which happens to serve beer :) Clean, bright, family-owned for 3 generations, prices are good and service is friendly. And the food is classic, tasty and generous! It's just a lot of fun, especially when you see the photos and read the family story.

    Alexis B.

    I was in Gettysburg for a day trip and stopped in at Ernie's for breakfast. It has a classic diner vibe and great diner food and prices. One egg, two slices of bacon, toast, and coffee for $5.39? Yes, please. Everything was simple and traditionally prepared (egg cooked over easy, bacon crispy, toast buttery, plain coffee). The service was good. Overall, it was a great first stop in Gettysburg - quick, delicious, affordable, classic breakfast.

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    Paul K.

    August 11, 2022 Came here for breakfast. Didn't have anything special but their pancakes and bacon were pretty on par. Nothing to complain about! What this place has is phenomenal atmosphere! Kinda old-fashioned there going in here and it works. Couple that with the extraordinary staff and you have a real winner. Will absolutely return!

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    Ryan P.

    Basic greasy spoon diner... very limited menu... very bland food but good coffee and good service despite there being only one server for the place. The place is clean despite previous reviews. The breakfast was just super bland even the home fries were bland I ordered with with onions per the menu but I'm pretty sure there were no onions in them. They must be saving them for the hotdogs. A definite skip for breakfast although there were quite a few locals in there at 6:30am the waitress knew their orders from memory.

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    Alisa D.

    Loved the atmosphere and the fact it had been run by three generations - there is a great graphical history on the wall with photos. Very clean, cheerful and bright interior - every other booth is clearly marked for social distancing and same with seats at counter. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Food and service is good - great all around lunch experience. I got the grilled cheese and shared some of my husband's French fries which were cooked just perfect. Definitely worth a stop to check out this 3rd generation family owned business. Plus today was free Fauschnaut Day with every meal. How friendly is that!

    Western omelette with bacon and hair

    I love there breakfast however there was hair in my food cause the cook never wears hair nets and I come in there regularly so very disappointing my stomach was so sick after eating

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    Robin P.

    Everyone coming to Gettysburg needs to visit this downtown gem! Dottie provided exemplary service! Lots of red and white decor throughout this diner-like restaurant. We enjoyed hot dogs with casings--with mustard, chili, and onions. Thirst-quenching sodas on tap, Southern-style iced tea. Crispy, tasty French fries. Regular portion of fries good for two to share. Priced just right. What's not to like?

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    Robert K.

    Good food to go along with great prices. Establish restaurant from a long long time ago, but not from a Galaxy too far away hahaha. here's a couple pictures of the bowl and chili and the Texas hot dog which was very large. We started having a conversation on the way out. Discussed the local area and its hauntings. Nice down-to-earth people. Find me when I traveled with my parents across the United States by car. We would pull in small town. There be one restaurant in the center of town where the locals would go.

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    Good for lunch great prices!! Old diner feel.

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    Not very good. Food was average and plain. I downgraded another star because there was a noticeable number of flies flying around.

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    This is a great place to go for great food and great company. It was the best breakfast I have had for the longest time

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    Very nice breakfast joint. Divey, but tasty. Hit it for breakfast before visiting the battlefield.

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    Have been coming here for the past 10 years when we visit for the Holidays. They have the best French Fries around. Always perfect.

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    11 years ago

    A Gettysburg stable. Been going here for over 20 years. Always good food and service. If you are a tourist, you need to visit Ernie's.

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    Really quaint dive. Foods good and the service is even better. Decor is rustic and timely for the setting. Lots of history on the walls.

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    Monday - Saturday, 6 AM to 7:30 PM Friday's 'til 8:30 PM CLOSED Sundays

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