Friendly and comfortable. There are a lot of regulars here and the staff knows them by name. I had a big breakfast with pancakes, eggs, scrapple and coffee. All tasty. I may become a regular! read more

A hidden gem! Small, and doesn't look like much from the outside. But inside it's a classic Greek diner. Delicious food, big (but not excessive) portions, friendly staff, great prices. We will definitely be back! read more

they close at three pm please change it i cant take this heartbreak any longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delivered with no utensils or napkins.... Not all deliveries are to a house and we shouldn't need special instructions. And bread with no jelly. Yall out here really trying to save money but you lost money in the future. And this is twice now... read more

Came in on a Sunday at 9:30AM it was not busy when we sat down. We should have know the service was going to be bad when our waitress messed up our drink order. We then proceeded to wait for over thirty minutes as the restaurant filled up. Our waitress spent more time yelling are her staff then checking on her tables. When we finally got our meals she throw them on the table and ran off. The only thing this place is moonlighting is bad service. read more

The good good breakfast is truly an elusive commodity around here. While we have no shortage of breakfast joints, diners, and diner wannabees, a true standout has yet to come to the older suburbs north of Philadelphia and south of the turnpike. Still, we keep looking. We'd like to find some place that serves up something a little better and more creative than just the standard eggs, pancakes, and French toast affair found throughout this region. And if only someone around here would features a real homemade corned beef hash. If I miss New England for only one thing, it's that. Yesterday, during the big snowstorm, we decided to give the Moonlight Diner another chance. Mrs. Roadside remembers it as the Kenyon Diner, where she and her high school friends would tumble into after her late night bacchanals. Since then, the diner changed hands and names a few times. I can't say for sure, but I also suspect that despite its current appearance, a real prefab structure once stood at this location. Today, you'd have great difficulty discerning any original features. Only the general footprint of the place indicates the possibility of any real diner heritage. The only other time we visited this diner -- about six years ago -- we left disappointed. The smoke in the air and the blandness on our plates relegated the place to the "avoid" category, which given the diner's proximity to the house, gave us no great pleasure. While we couldn't walk there, we might have passed it by once a week on average. About a year or so ago, we saw the sign change yet again. A couple years ago we noticed still more renovations going on, and about a year after that, another name change. With plans to go out and buy our Christmas tree yesterday, I suggested another visit, and Mrs. Roadside agreed. Indeed, for diner purists, the general look of the place inside and out won't do much to make the heart go aflutter. The Moonlight Diner has a slightly Mediterranean look and feel, but it does have a counter and a general welcoming atmosphere. We did enjoy our breakfasts, though. I had banana pancakes and pork roll, Mrs. Roadside had the French toast, and the child had a chocolate chip pancakes. We brought our own real maple syrup, which is de rigeur for any true road warrior who wants to fully enjoy their breakfast. Nothing spoils a pancake faster than the corn-based syrup glop that most places serve, which indeed came with the meal. Thumbs up for the coffee as well, and the service, which I believe came by way of the owners themselves, rounded out the whole experience and took the Moonlight off our "avoid" list, hopefully for good. One quibble: Mrs. Roadside lamented the packets of Coffee Mate the diner provides for the coffee instead of real half-and-half. Originally published at www.roadsideonline.com read more

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We were here for breakfast on 4/8/2023. The food was good as well as the service but before we were completely finished with our meal someone came over and started to take our plates away. Asked her not to since we weren't finished. My husband got up to use the restroom which he said was totally disgusting and dirty when he got back. While he was away from the table the person came back and tried to take my half full cup of tea away. There were plenty of empty tables and there was no wait. Sad to say we won't be back. read more

Great diner! Visiting friends in the area, decided to check this place out. The coffee is quite decent, the staff very attentive, the chocolate chip pancakes were very light and fluffy, the French toast was also very fresh, light, and no powdered sugar on top! Perfect. The bacon was well done, exactly how we like it. All in all, glad we stopped by and now know where to come for breakfast when we are in the area. read more

This is my first time here. It is easy to drive past because of the intersection where they are located. My stomach is so happy right now. If you love the classic Greek Diner like you find in NYC and Jersey, you know what I am talking about and you will love this place as well. Homemade Greek, Mediterranean and American food. And the biggest slice of their cheesecake I have ever seen. Also made in house. Very friendly people, good service, good (really good) authentic Greek DINER food. A place to go for comfort food. Great for families with kids. read more

Moonlight Diner - Diners Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Very clean but aged. Went for breakfast and only had to wait seven minutes. As soon as we were seated we were offered coffee. I had the lox Benedict. Very good and plentiful My wife had the provolone omelette and grits. Good service. Will go back again on a Friday to try the Middle Eastern food. read more

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Visiting the area for a College tour and food was a necessity after a few hours of listening to sales pitches. We found this diner via Yelp and decide to give it a try. We got Burger, Lox and Vegetable Omelette. Service was fine and our waitress was attentive and even gave us recommendations, so 5. The food overall was a 3. Bathroom was clean if not tightly spaced so 4. Our table and area where we were seated was clean, though the decor could use an upgrade, so 3. The one thing I really did it like was not getting a receipt. I paid by credit card and the guy made me write the tip on the back of the bill and I never saw the final charge since I did not get a receipt so, 1 Overall, we gave this diner a 3 rating, which might be tough since we were just passing through but I am being honest. In hindsight, I wondered if I should have tried the Gyro but I have a spot in Queens NYC where the Gyros are off the chart so perhaps it is best I did not since my judgement might have been tougher. read more

Perfect for a late night dinner with the family after coming home from a business trip - good sandwiches (turkey club and Reuben), soup (kids had chicken noodle), fries and chocolate shakes. Service was excellent. Great diner with good comfort food. read more

I took my husband and 2 kids there on Sunday morning. First, the place was super clean and very well lit. We were greeted and seated right away. Everyone was so friendly. My son took interest in the cars they had displayed and the waitress, Natalie (I believe), took him and let him hold the cars and check them out. The food was great! My daughter and son both had empty plates when they were done. My husband really loved his eggs benedict. My poached eggs and corned beef hash were awesome! We live right around the corner and this was our first time and it will not be our last! read more

A great Mom & Pop diner. Our go to for brunch. Always crowded on the weekend as any diner would be. Service is great, food is fresh and a lot of great choices. Prices are reasonable and always a friendly place. read more

Moonlight never disappoints. Usually a weekend breakfast or lunch go-to for a classic Greek-style diner experience. Omelettes, potatoes, pancakes are always fresh and delicious. Usually get chicken croquettes during lunch hours (only a real diner can offer the real deal). Always wanted to try the Mediterranean specials on Friday nights for the falafel. Service is always super quick and efficient. Servers and bussers hustle to keep things moving and clean. The manager, always assumed he was the owner, keeps a watchful eye on things making sure service is clicking and jumps in to help when needed. You can tell he cares about this place like only an owner can. read more

This is easily the best diner in Glenside! Great and clean atmosphere. The food is classic diner food with middle eastern and Mediterranean choices as well. The owner is very friendly and inviting, and we have had some nice conversations every time we've gone. The very friendly guy who always buses the tables is great also, super friendly vibe! We definitely make it our regular spot when we are looking for Sunday morning breakfast! read more

Went here for a quick dinner tonight. We were greeted promptly and told to sit anywhere that we'd like. There was only one other person in there around 7:30. The waitress quickly came with menus and took our drink orders. I ordered a Rueben sandwich with fries, my husband ordered a fish sandwich with fries and our son ordered pancakes and sausage. While we were waiting they had books and puzzles for the kids so we read a book. Our food came pretty quick and was hot when it arrived. My corned beef was real corned beef like thickly sliced and seemed to be grilled a little before put in the sandwich- it was pretty good. The fries were really crispy and good. I also tried my husbands fish sandwich which was pretty good as well. Not a big fan of pancakes but the sausage they serve is the big fat kind which is good. The waitress was attentive but not annoyingly so. Bill came to 27 bucks. All in all it was a pleasant experience and would stop again if I was in the area. They also seemed to have quite a few blackboard specials which we didn't try and their pies looked good as well. read more

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A regular old diner, which is a refreshing alternative for this neighborhood. No froo froo frills, just food, not too expensive, served fairly quickly. The breakfast I had here was good and exactly what I expected from diner breakfast. They advertise 'Falafel Friday', which I tried and found to be bland and dry. At lunch, I think I'll stick to the burgers and club sandwiches. read more

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What a ripoff!!! Menu prices do NOT match actual prices...when questioned,server said..."gotta keep the doors open" I never felt more robbed in my life!! This place will Never survive.... read more

This place is amazing! As I sit here eating my middle eastern salad, gyro and hummus I decided to yelp. Not in the mood for middle eastern? Have no fear! This is also a regular diner with a great selection of everything you'd expect of a diner but there is a big difference. Everything is made absolutely fresh and with pride, the owner has true pride in what he makes and greets his customers in a warm manner. Fridays are falafel Friday. There are a few middle eastern options only available on Friday because the items are freshly made. I'm addicted to his hummus as well, also a Friday specialty. I've never done a yelp review but find the need here as this place is a little gem. Highly recommend. read more

Old school diner in a very quiet and peaceful Philly suburb. I had the gyro platter which looked like no other gyro platter I have ever had but it was good. And service was good as well. I will definitely go back. Recommended. read more

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Ordered take out and it was absolutely delicious! No complaints!! My food was ready right on time and the woman who helped me at the counter was so kind. I would definitely recommend this diner to anyone & i'll definitely be back! Thank you :) read more

Remarkable service by cool competent waitresses who proceeded to produce correct GOOD Greek food. Met owner good, who said that although his FELAFEL FRIDAY sign is posted & the placed is jammed for this weekly "Middle Eastern Fare" that he cooks on Fridays, he'll accommodate a customer mid-week. I'm sending every one I know to the Moonlight Diner for FRIDAY FELAFEL. The owner, Sam, is too kind and gifted. My Israeli friends agree. Finally, you don't have to buy an El Al ticket to enjoy this great food. read more

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I'm from Jersey, so I have been to my fair share of diners. my girlfriend and I stopped in on Sunday morning for breakfast. Welcoming atmosphere, mainly couples, seniors and families with children. Owner / host was very friendly and seated us right away. Service was quick, efficient and very friendly. Both of us ordered simple breakfasts and everything was prepared to order and when we left the plates were totally empty - what more can I say? Aside from the waitress, they have a gentleman who will refill coffee throughout the diner intermittently, which is a nice touch. Last but not least, their prices are very reasonable. Other area diners would have charged $2-3 more per entree for pretty much the same thing. Overall, this is a very nice little place on a Sunday morning. There is no doubt that we will return again when we can. Thanks for a nice experience. read more

Food is always fresh and prepared perfectly. Chicken barley soup is a favorite of mine. The waitress is very pleasant. This diner is always very clean. I have had breakfast, lunch and dinner here and all meals are very good. read more

I sat at the walk up counter and had a Belgium waffle and coffee, the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Everything was very clean and I will be back! read more

What a great little diner! Clean - friendly service - good food!!! Stopped in for breakfast and right off the bat the coffee won me over! Too many times I have been disappointed by other diners cup of joe. Good coffee is important! Husband had an big breakfast and almost licked the grits bowl clean - he loves himself some grits! The other breakfast items were equally great. This place and the food made me think of comfort. Great job Moonlight! read more

The service has has always been good at this place. The menu has something for everyone. I usually stop for breakfast when we are nearby. The coffee is always hot & they refill it all the time. As others have mentioned the service is quick and the food has never let us down. I would recommend this place for breakfast to anyone. They have plenty of parking. The bathrooms have always been clean. read more

Found this gem today. Parking in Philly is a nightmare so when we found this diner to replace the Oak Lane Diner, we were super happy. Parking lot is spacious and safe. Soda is good. Breakfast is available all day, at least it was the Sunday we were here. Omelets are great, home fries are great, and the breakfast sandwich my mom got was great. Waitress was super nice and friendly, place was clean and welcoming, food came quick, and prices are quite good. What more do you want? read more

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We're regulars here and they're always ready with our coffee and orange juice.... Not to mention they know my order before I even sit down!---perfect time weekend spot, just don't be fussy and need a table all the time the counter is a great spot for quick service too! read more

We ordered pick up and when we received the food and opened the containers the wraps where split open and looked like they where just thrown in there. And the one wrap was a chicken wrap and we got a stk one and the stk was burnt. Also the bun on the brg we orderd looked like it was smashed down . Also all the sandwitchs we order we expose to come with chips and we didn't receive any. I work in a restaurant and i would never dare to send my food out presented in such a disheveled manner . I would be to embarrassed . Over all very disappointed. Possibly hire a new chef/cook . read more

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Going out to breakfast is one of my favorite things to do. What a pleasure to have coffee served to you along with a hot plate of your choice of early morning favorites. Moonlight Diner is less than 2 miles from our house and every time we go the food and the atmosphere only gets better. The waitress greets us as if we were her long lost friends and keeps the coffee coming from the get go. It's warm, it's tasty and the specials are priced perfectly. read more

All around wasn't good at all the food and service was really bad.. definitely won't be back here at all..

Went to the Moonlight Diner for a Friday lunch. We were greeted and seated immediately. We ordered a short stack and a gyro. The food came out quick and was delicious! The diner was clean and festive and the service was friendly. Overall, I highly recommend this family diner! :) read more

Food is tasteless. Not even the coffee is good. Facility is clean and waitress was very nice.

WOW! I have been DYING for falafel, and, even though there is another Greek restaurant near my office, I stumbled into the Moonlight (actually, I RAN, because I saw their "FALAFEL FRIDAY" sign out in front). I was sooooo happy that I did! I called ahead and ordered the falafel which, I was suprised to hear, was in a wrap with lettuce, tomato and tzatziki sauce. It also came with fries and soup for only $6.99! WOW! In addition, the waitress who took my order and waited on me when I picked it up, was so friendly and gracious. The falafel had a great taste, and, while I don't normally eat tzatziki sauce, it was tasty. While I wish there had been hummus on the sandwich, overall, YUMM!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

My lady and I have been coming to Moonlight diner at least once or twice a month for the last year. It has become a tradition of sorts as somewhere to easily start our Sundays with a tasty breakfast, a cup of coffee (tea for her) and conversation. Katia and Sam (owners) are there to greet us with a smile each time and both hustle to make sure every customer is taken care of. Also in attendance is their busser, Rich, who is as enthusiastic and friendly as they come and always takes a second to say hello as he hustles by. He remembered our names after the first time meeting us and hasn't forgotten them yet. The diner surroundings are very clean (including the bathroom!) and cozy. Just big enough to serve about 100 people but still small enough that you don't feel you're forgotten about, even at their busiest times. We have only been there for breakfast so far and have never been disappointed. The omelettes are huge and full of ingredients (I get the Garden Omelette). She usually gets the breakfast wrap with spinach, eggs and cheese. The waffles and pancakes are a good choice too. If you like your bacon crispy, just let them know... Recently, we signed a lease that puts us a mere .2 miles from their front door and are excited to be able to walk to Moonlight on the weekends! Great job guys! read more

I didn't notice much hand washing from the gentleman they had busing tables, cleaning the bathrooms, handling the coffee/drink cups, sneezing and setting the tables with new silverware. The owner could also be heard yelling at employees and a woman I assume was his wife. It wasn't crowded so it didn't seem to be a stressful service. And to top it off there was a foreign object in my waffle, maybe plastic or a bristle from some type of brunch. Not 1 to complain much I ate some, paid and resolved not to come back. read more

Where to start... the coffee : clear as day asked the waitress if the coffee was watery, she said "no I'm a big coffee person, it's not watery" surprise it was watery. Next, get our cups of orange juice the cup was dirty. Then, go to mix my watery coffee... guess what? Spoon was also dirty. Theeeeen, get our food... wasn't terrible but, not great the pork sausage was undercooked, the french toast was mediocre. The home fries I asked for with cheese, green peppers and onions. The sliced cheese on top was cold and the peppers and onions were raw, to top it all off almost $6 for the home fries. Needless to say I will not be returning here. finally my son didn't even eat his breakfast I asked for a to go box and she brought me a tiny container for a whole breakfast... Jesus Christ. you have to laugh sometimes. read more

Been here a million times - they have a huge menu, and they don't judge me when I order french fries for breakfast. They have my FAVORITE local fries. The service is good and the people are nice, even though the owners (I think) look pretty scowl-y (which I like). The guy that busses the tables is the happiest dude. This is a great no-fuss place. read more