While driving home from an epic early-June Friday adventure, I found myself battling a serious…read moresweet tooth craving. What I needed was a grab-and-go dessert to cap off the day. Enter Ranch House Restaurant. I've been driving past the Ranch House for the majority of my life and somehow had never stopped. This particular Friday, that was finally going to change. Located right along Route 15, The Ranch House earns immediate points for convenience. It's incredibly easy to get in and out of, and there is a TON of parking available right outside the restaurant. From an accessibility standpoint, this place is about as easy as it gets. I pulled in around 4pm on a Friday afternoon and had no trouble finding a parking spot. Inside, the restaurant was buzzing with diners. Busy for 4pm? Absolutely. Overwhelming? Not at all. There were plenty of staff members available, and someone greeted me almost immediately. I explained that I wasn't staying for a meal and was only there to check out the dessert case for something to take with me. The waitress couldn't have been nicer and encouraged me to take my time. And thank goodness she did. I spent several minutes standing in front of the dessert case having a very serious internal debate between two worthy contenders: a towering slice of peanut butter pie and a gigantic piece of chocolate cake slathered with peanut butter frosting. In the end, the chocolate cake won. For $6.77, I was happily carrying an enormous slice of cake back to my car and already looking forward to dessert later that evening. This particular piece of cake had been officially designated as Friday Night Date Night dessert and was destined to be enjoyed a few hours later in a beautiful location. I remained committed to the plan and patiently waited until the proper time to dig in. The cake itself was very good. Moist, nicely textured, and pleasantly chocolatey without crossing into ultra-rich fudge territory. As someone who generally prefers vanilla over chocolate, I appreciated that the chocolate flavor was present without completely taking over the experience. The frosting, however, was where things got interesting. As a self-appointed peanut butter dessert connoisseur, I have consumed a truly alarming amount of peanut butter pie, peanut butter cake, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cheesecake, peanut butter brownies, and pretty much anything else containing peanut butter. This frosting was unlike anything I've ever tasted. Most peanut butter frostings fall into one of two categories: rich and dense or fluffy and sweet. This one was neither. It was salty. Not slightly salty. Very salty. There was a bit of peanut butter flavor. There was a bit of sweetness. But the dominant note for me was salt. I'm honestly still not sure if it was the peanuts themselves, the butter, or some secret ingredient in the Ranch House's recipe, but it was one of the most unusual peanut butter frostings I've ever encountered. Several days later, I'm still trying to decide whether I actually liked it. To be clear, I finished every last bite. Cake doesn't go to waste around here regardless of how confusing my feelings may be. But the frosting left me scratching my head the entire time. Would I stop again? Probably. Would I order the peanut butter dessert again? Probably not. For me, this visit landed firmly in the "meh" category. The staff were friendly, the location was convenient, and the dessert case offered plenty of tempting options. Unfortunately, the peanut butter frosting just didn't quite hit the mark for my taste buds. And that makes me a bit nervous about trying anything else.

tried boiled stuffed haddock oh so good…read moredon't skip their pies! we had a coconut cream pie, and it was chef's kiss if you're using one of the specials make sure you specifically ask for it

The Filling Station in Hershey is a filling station with large portions that are very fresh and…read moredelicious. The service is top notch and an old Diner ambiance that is well balanced. It's a local favorite as by the long lines and steady foot traffic .

Cute place. It's a small diner with around 15 tables and counter seating. Come early on the weekend…read moreif you don't to wait. We got there on this Sunday at 9:30 and got lucky. Only a few minute wait. After being seated the line grew...... Come early if you want the apple fritter. We missed out by a minute. Also, if you're wanting other donuts, come early. They had very limited varieties and amounts when we got here. looks like they sell Fast!! We got the grilled cinnamon roll which seemed more like donut dough. It was so so. The prices were fantastic! Ham and cheese omelet with egg substitute for $9.00. Chipped beef over chicken fried steak with the fixings $12.95. Clean, friendly staff and goods food. Can't beat it!

I came in out of the rain for a solo breakfast at Poached. They have a nice coffee bar area with…read morestools & I thought that's where I'd be sat. I was not disappointed when I was placed at a table. I have an umbrella & I'm happy I could put it out of the foot path, while keeping it close to me. I put in my order for water and the Poached Benny. That comes with two poached eggs on a sausage patty above a thick slice of French toast topped with maple syrup beside hash brown potatoes. While one of my two poached eggs was slightly overcooked, it was still jammy in the middle and the other was a perfect poach. Everything was delicious, even the cut strawberry that garnishes the plate. The sausage patty is thick enough that I'm glad the platter is served with a more robust knife than the spreading knife included in the flatware bundle on the table. It makes assembling a perfect bite possible. The restaurant is clean and bright. The service was quick and friendly and dining alone was not at all awkward. I still highly recommend dining at Poached.

The food was very good. Service was great. It's very nice on the inside of the restaurant. I had a…read moreham and Swiss omelet my husband had the French toast with bacon and cheese sandwich. Both were excellent. It was our first time and we will be back.

Great staff and food. Cash only, but they do have an ATM. Stop by for a great breakfast.read more

Great little home town breakfast joint. They just don't have these little home town places anymore…read more So come and enjoy this one. Food is great.

After being recommended by two nearby shops to stop into this place for lunch, my mother and I were…read morenot disappointed! This was without a doubt, the BEST breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The steak was fresh, the cheese was perfectly melted and overall the sandwich was very hot on arrival to our table. Same goes for the ciabatta sandwich! The tea was not too tart or sweet, and was perfectly balanced! The staff were incredibly kind and the entire building was warm and inviting. I will 100% take the 1.5 hour drive back out there again.

We dove from Carlisle to have breakfast. It was the 2nd visit for us. Great service. Food is…read moreexcellent. We love it.

My husband and I were visiting friends in Dalmatia and decided to stop for breakfast. I got the…read moreeggs in the basket and they were outstanding. The way they grilled the bread was delicious. My husband got the notorious big breakfast. The chipped beef over the home fries was some of the best he's ever had. I also thought the bacon was excellent. Highly recommend this place.

We were in the area for several days and ate here every one of them! Great coffee, tofu scramble,…read moreexcellent egg dishes, nice breads, and a wonderful atmosphere! Fantastic staff too!

I just really enjoy Bitting's Restaurant in Newport, PA. Their name is not posted outside the…read morerestaurant so it is harder to locate if you are just cruising around looking for someplace to do breakfast. Parking is generally pretty easy to get, and you should note there are steps going up to the main entrance. Inside the atmosphere reminds me of an old fashioned restaurant from my earlier years (I'm 61 years old as of this writing). The waitresses are very friendly and go out of their way to make you happy. This is primarily where I go to get breakfast and they serve a really good breakfast until they close (which is early since, as I mentioned they primarily serve breakfast). The food is really good (as good as if you prepared it yourself... providing of course that you are also a great cook!). Selections include eggs (any way you like 'em), pancakes, bacon, scrapple, bagels, cereal, oatmeal, sausage, excellent coffee (which they do keep coming for as long as you stay), various juices and other breakfast beverages, and basically... if it deals with breakfast, they got you covered! I particularly enjoy their old fashioned biscuits covered in pan fried sausage gravy. Chicken fried steak is also a fav. The place is nice and is very clean. There are plenty of tables so there is usually a free spot even when they are crowded. But above all this, the staff is helpful and very friendly. You will also see older patrons going there to eat and chat with their neighbors. I highly recommend you try Bitting's for an olde fashioned experience! -John A. Waldron

The best thing was the coffee. The food had an already dead smell. The ingredients were not fresh…read more I didn't want to take food home, but I got wrap anyway. Threw it straight into the trash. They were kind enough not to charge me for my meal. They do not take credit cards, cash, and checks only. They, however, were senior packed.

We stopped here while in the area for the winery, and we had a great experience. They were close to…read moreclosing but accommodated us. It has the typical diner vibe with ample parking. The food was fantastic, and it was so quick to come out. I had some of the best liver and onions I've ever had. It was so tender and easy to cut through. The mashed potatoes paired perfectly. I also got sweet potato fries on the side, and they were perfectly crispy while maintaining the sweet potato flavor. My husband got the mushroom Swiss burger. He said it was cooked perfectly, and the onion sauce was fantastic. We have no complaints and highly recommended!

Although the dining room was very busy, we were promptly seated & our order taken…read more The dining room area was set up with comfort to move about, everything was neat, clean & well lit. Our server was pleasant, attentive, & we received our meals quickly. Everything we ordered was delicious but I must say, the potato salad was the best I've ever tasted! Parking was plentiful, the interior was neat & clean as was the rest room.

We were just passing through and needed dinner, so we turned to Yelp for a recommendation and…read moredecided on Old Trail Tavern. They are definitely a steakhouse, offering many different cuts of steak at higher price points, which is expected for quality steaks. No one in our group ordered steak this time, however. Three of us ordered the Bourbon Glazed Chicken Breast, which was made with Bell & Evans chicken -- always a great sign because their chicken is excellent quality. We all really enjoyed our meals. The restaurant itself is very nice inside, and the service was good. We arrived about an hour before closing, and there were still a couple of parties dining. One thing worth noting: if you're a water snob like me and carry your Yeti filled with reverse osmosis water everywhere, this restaurant does not allow outside beverages. In all the years I've carried my water bottle with me, this is actually the first restaurant that has ever told me I couldn't have it there. Overall, I do recommend this restaurant, but I'd also recommend looking over the menu ahead of time so you know what to expect

I have been driving by the Old Trail Tavern for years. Located on the frontage road which used to…read morebe the Old Trail. Yes it's a small place with a small dining area next to the bar. The parking lot always seems full, but I never stopped until tonight. All I have to say, this is one of THE BEST steaks I've had in a very long time, maybe ever. My friend Steve invited me to have dinner here tonight and I was not disappointed! I had the strip with green beens and a loaded potato. Steve had a huge tomahawk. They were both cooked perfectly medium rare and super tender which Steve informed the chef personally. Sarah provided great service and many whiskey sours. Great job. Now I have to come back. Sorry was so hungry I didn't take pics.

Rainy day! The carhops earned their keep today for sure. Despite the weather, it was quite busy…read more We got the pork bbq sandwich, double cheeseburger, fries, and slaw. All was exactly as we had hoped. Very good. Would definitely repeat if I lived here. Be aware if you are on the road needing to turn left you will need to continue over the bridge across the river (Halifax exit) and return. It's worth the reroute.

Such a fun vibe. We got milkshakes and they are so cheap. Service was super quick too. You pull in,…read morea server comes out to your car immediately to bring a menu. Then you put your four ways on when you're ready to order and they come right back out to take your order. The milkshakes were ready within like five minutes too!