The American diner experience is alive and well in Abbotstown, Pennsylvania at the 81 Diner. What a…read morelovely little gem in this tiny little town. My immediate reaction entering was, wow what a clean place. It is clean, bright and very welcoming. Our waitress was a lovely young woman who took the time to go through the menu with us and tell us things that were popular with regulars. I chose a roast beef melt with tomato soup and my husband got a gargantuan sized turkey dinner with all the fixings --real mashed potatoes and gravy, roast turkey, which they roast in house, and stuffing with a side of carrots. To round out our meal we had coffee and two scoops of ice cream also made in house by the waitress's father. Delicious, especially the cherry vanilla. Couldn't have been more pleased with the food, ambiance and reasonable prices. We are new to the area and looking forward to another good meal!

My late father and I used to pass by the original 81 diner frequently when I was a child, though we…read morenever had stopped in. Now, years later, my wife and I would pass by the new 81 diner and would always say we needed to try it. We'll, today was the day. We stopped in for lunch, and aside from a gentleman waiting for his to-go order, we were known as the customers. I guess not a lot of people eat at 3 in the afternoon. The atmosphere was very nice. The tables, chairs and booths all fit the diner nicely. My cheesesteak sub was very tasty. Their menu said no substitutions, but they let me withhold the lettuce, tomatoes and onions, which I'm not fond of, so I'm glad they let me do that. Along that note, my wife ordered the BLT sandwich, and gave me some of the bacon, which was really good! Our friend George ordered the pizza burger, which also looked good, and he seemed to enjoy it. Their fresh cut fries were fantastic as well. If I had anything to complain about, it would be that the music being piped in was too modern for a classic diner atmosphere and wasn't something we were expecting. Hopefully that's something they will eventually change. Maybe next time we will stay long enough to try some of their desserts, which looked pretty good too. We will definitely be back soon.

We live stopping here for breakfast !…read more Must try the country fried steak breakfast with their country gravy .... Wow, what great flavor ! Never had a bad meal here nor service ... If your out and about, give them a try !

Overview: Quaint little diner along Rt. 30 with awesome…read moreprices Food: I can only speak for the breakfast here, but you really can't beat the price! For less than $5, I got two eggs, hash browns, toast, and four turkey sausage links. It also came with a choice of coffee, tea, small soda, or small juice! The food itself is your standard breakfast fair. I thought the wheat toast was actually better than you usually get at a diner. The eggs and potatoes weren't seasoned at all, but a quick shake of the salt fixed that. All in all, very pleased with it!! My friends also enjoyed their breakfast choices. Recommend: The breakfast specials. Atmosphere: Exactly how you want a roadside diner, plastic table cloths, fake plants, and John Deere tractor themed curtains. It's clean and serviceable. Service: The waitress we had was great! She was very attentive, brought out our food extremely fast, and our drinks were always refilled promptly.

My daughter and I ate there Monday evening. My Gyro was tasty. Fries were just okay. She got a…read moreside salad and it was very large. Good variety of vegetables in it. Her Turkey, Gravy, and Mashed potatoes tasted flavorful. The stuffing had no flavor! It tasted like bread and water. Would prefer Coke products. Our server was mediocre. We are accustomed to having very good servers here, but this one was not.

I stopped here late on a Saturday night while visiting a friend. The restaurant was still pretty…read morebusy late. We walked in and were sat pretty promptly. After glancing at the menu I found it had something for everyone! It's def a great place to bring groups. I ordered a sandwich which was soooo good! Plus it was so much food. I'm really glad I stopped in and tried out this awesome diner!

It's been many years since I've been here. Service was friendly and helpful with the menu. I order…read morecame out quickly and hot. Flavor was a little above average. But the value was good. Based on this visit today I would come back here. And I do recommend this place. Everyone at our table had nothing bad to say about this visit.

Another great breakfast! My husband had fruit pancakes -3 large pancakes, apple filling and whipped…read morecream he loved it. ( I added a pic) I had the Jr chipped beef it was delicious and plenty for me. Server was great as well.

This place may be small, but it's full of heart. It's my second visit, and I've noticed a friendly,…read morefamiliar vibe. Staff and regulars seem to know each other well, giving it a true mom-and-pop feel. We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. Drinks came out right away, and the service was attentive throughout our meal. I had the steak and eggs with house potatoes and toast. While I'm not sure it was actually ribeye as listed, it was tasty and well-priced. The brunch burger was also a hit, no complaints there! They offer a tempting variety of baked goods, including coconut cake, red velvet, and rice crispy treats, plus a fridge full of pies. You can also grab a T-shirt for $20 to celebrate their 40th anniversary. I'm planning to come back for lunch soon to try their award-winning chicken. Bonus: there's plenty of parking in the back.

Stopped in on a Sunday at about 1 pm. Note: they close at 2 pm on Sundays and there was definitely…read morea vibe that the waitresses were done for the day. But more people came in that last hour both for carry out and dine-in than was there when we arrived. They really should stay open longer on Sundays. Some staff are pleasant, some are surly. We ordered two burgers, one with waffle fries and one with chips. They were hot and delicious! My only complaint was the grilled onions on the Swiss burger were not tender--I think they were from the outermost skin of the onion. I literally could not bite through them but had to gobble them like spaghetti you can't break! Hubs ordered the Burger of the Week which had Doritos and was so large it came with a steak knife in it! Chips were fresh and waffle fries were perfect!

Great food, fast friendly service, old school down home feel. Tracy, and Holly are the best.read more

The only way this place could be better is if they had all-day breakfast. But since they don't, it…read morejust means my wife and I are there every weekend well before 10:30.

My favorite place to eat in the area, this place as classic diner vibes with homey welcoming…read moreservice. The staff are so kind and friendly and service always great. Love the huge menu selection so you'll find something for everyone. Surprisingly everything is prettty dang good. My last visit got the bacon cheese burger wrap which was delicious well cooked and the fries hot and crispy. My buddy got the old bay chicken sandwich which was juicy and delicious also. The desserts here are solid from ice cream to pie really good. Definitely my favorite and go to restaurant if I'm in the area.

We stopped into Hunterstown Diner for dinner and ended up seriously impressed with both the quality…read moreand the value. We both went with the dinner specials, which were only 14.99 each and came with two sides. I ordered the ribs and my husband got the NY strip with butterfly shrimp. For the price, the portions were honestly huge. My ribs were fall off the bone tender and coated in a tangy BBQ sauce that had just the right balance of sweet and smoky. Easily one of the better diner style rib plates I have had. The fries were natural cut, perfectly seasoned, and had that ideal texture where they are pillowy inside with a light crisp on the outside. The succotash was simple but still good and comforting. My husband's steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and had great flavor throughout. The butterfly shrimp were crispy and paired really well with the steak. His side salad was super fresh with iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and shredded cheddar. I did not even get a photo of it because he immediately dug in and loved it. The service really stood out too. Everyone was so attentive and quick to help with anything we needed like extra napkins or more sauce. It felt very welcoming and genuinely cared for. The interior has that true hometown diner feel where it seems like everyone knows each other. It is mostly booths with some tables and even a classic counter with stools, which gives it that nostalgic diner vibe. With both meals and drinks, our total was under $40, which feels rare lately for portions and quality like this. This is one of those spots where you leave full, happy, and feeling like you got an actual deal. Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area.

Ordered breakfast and brought back to house. It was delicious. Will visit/order again. Breakfast…read morewas ready fairly quick.

We enthusiastically recommend EC Diner. The menu is extensive, and the food is delicious. We…read moreare extremely grateful to Catering Manager Chris Galanakis for his thoughtful generosity in helping us, an out of town couple, express condolences to our family living in the area. Not only did Chris extensively research delivery options, he also included a condolence letter from the diner. Chris' help was beyond measure and his thoughtful note was appreciated by the family. We commend Chris, have recommended EC Diner to friends who are traveling, and EC will now be a regular stop on every trip to Maryland!

My daughter had the day off from school so we decided EC Diner for some pancakes would be a great…read moreidea. We were promptly sat and our server came by quickly to get our drink orders. We decided on pancakes for her and corned beef hash eggs Benedict for me. Her portion of silver dollar pancakes was humongous! My dish was full of corned beef chunks and I had a huge portion as well. The atmosphere is very laid back, the restaurant is very clean and there is something here for everyone. Give them a try!

I've been coming here for years for breakfasts. It's under new management and new name. It's now…read morethe Red Cup Diner but there are no red cups, but I still recommend the place. The coffee has always been really bad but it's just plain awful now. Hopefully they fix that. I guess I'll just order tea next time?

Amazing Diner!!!…read more Mad flavor! Great prices! Good service! Nice quantities! Amazing homemade desserts! A must try if you are ever in the area. Also I think they have a name change (Red Cup Diner).