Went for Valentine's Day with my lovely wife. I was a great experience. Service was excellent…read moreand the food did not disappoint. This place has the neatest decor and is a restaurant gem in the coal region area

Before heading for home, after a great weekend with family, they suggested The Dining Room. The…read moreplace is eclectic and comfortable. Lots of antique furniture and items from days gone by. Our server was the sweetest. He was attentive and gave suggestions, as we made our selections. I had one of the best cups of coffee that I have enjoyed out. I am a coffee nerd! The double smoked kielbasa was so good! My omelet was delicious. The marble rye toast was even yummy. My grandson enjoyed French toast with berries and whipped cream. I was surprised by how much he ate. The rest of the family enjoyed their choices as well. A great little place. I will definitely be back!!!

Took my nephew here today, food was really good!!! The younger waitress working was extremely…read morefriendly! Our waitress not so much, I'm a server too and my standards are pretty low because I know what the restaurant industry is like, but they were not busy, I saw her refilling other tables coffee and ignoring us, and seemed bothered when I asked for a refill, might go back but if you don't like your job, don't do it

I really wanted to like this restaurant. Their weekend breakfast buffet is small but has a nice…read morevariety of homemade food and is served until noon. We went a few Sundays in the late spring and had a good experience. When Knoebel's opened, the experience went downhill. We drew the line when we went in on a Sunday where large groups were present, and they apparently had no clue on buffet etiquette, or just didn't care. Cleanliness and food safety are huge to me after I got horrible food poisoning at another buffet in the area and spent 4 days in the ICU with it. While the buffet area itself was clean and the food was to temperature, there were many patrons taking dirty plates back up. We notified our server who just looked at us and kind-of shrugged and walked away. My husband approached one of them and said, "Please don't keep taking dirty plates back up to the buffet.". One of them chastised him and told him he was "nuts" and that he was lying that it's not OK to do that. Plates are not at the buffet - the server brings them, and will bring two sets at the beginning, and then will replenish when needed. When we left, we informed another server that it was gross to do that and they're opening themselves up for issues if the health department stopped by, she asked why we didn't say anything. We said that we did but the server didn't seem to care. She yelled "I care!" from behind a door, but that was enough for us to opt to not return until Knoebel's was closed for the year. We suggested that they consider keeping the plates at the buffet area to discourage that. We decided to try again recently. Not only was there a large group there taking their dirty plates back up, but they were also taking dirty utensils up and using them. I was 3/4 through my plate when I saw that and refused to eat any more. My husband again said something to them, and they just pretended as if he didn't hear. We again said something to the server and suggested that they need to put signs up saying to not take dirty plates back up, or again to put plates at the buffet, but I'm fairly confident nothing will be done. There are other reviews out there that bring up questions of cleanliness, which is concerning. Unsure whether we'll try to return or not. At 10 am, much of the hot side of the buffet was empty, and not restocked while we were there, which is another strike.

Our group of 14 for a funeral repast was easily accommodated. We were all happy with our orders. We…read morewill be happy to return when we are back in the area.

When I'm in Elysburg for work, I like to go to Masser's. Unfortunately, the dining room is closed…read moreMonday's and Tuesdays but the takeout side is open with a limited menu. Great home cooked meals. I had Shick with stuffing and pickled cabbage. They have lots of "odd" sides that many people might not recognize like hot bacon lettuce, Harvard beets, pickled cabbage and many others. I love it reminds me of Sunday dinner at my grandparents. Plenty of parking.

Awesome California bacon burger and the hand cut fries are amazing…read more Owner offered me his wife's apple pie as desert. It's not listed but definitely ask.

My husband and I hit up the Farmhouse Kitchen for breakfast and we were so happy we chose this…read moreplace. Very homey inside. You go up to the counter and order and they bring it to you. I ordered the farmhouse breakfast which was lovely. Perfectly diced home fries. Delicious scrambled eggs that indeed looked far fresh . I got it with ham. My husband got an omelette which he said was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely go back if I was in the area.

The lattes and cute decor were the only redeeming features of this establishment. We were highly…read moredisappointed after having this on our list of want to visit places. Here are some of the reasons for our disappointment: 1. Hospitality is significantly lacking! There is little to no warmth of personality in the workers. No smiles no guidance for taking orders of someone who professes it's their first time visiting. No one followed up to see if we wanted to or needed anything else after our food was received. They didn't even bother asking if everything was okay. Customer service has no personality nor a dedication to excellence. 2. To order/pay/ attain a menu, you must navigate and stand in line on steps which will be difficult for customers who may have disabilities or mobility difficulties. 3. High chairs are stored in the bathroom along with the toilet and other items for storage. This is quite disgusting as when toilets are flushed, particles are sprayed into the air and then will come to rest on the high chairs where patrons put their children to eats. Gross. 4. I specifically asked during the placement of my order if the sausage was spicy/peppery and was told "no", so I ordered it, only to have both myself and the other person in our party agree that it was spicy/had a kick. No syrup was provided either. 5. The toast was so hard it was like a rock and I never was provided with the jam that is clearly indicated on our receipt, and I was charged an additional fee for- nor did anyone come over to check on us or offer to bring it. Again poor service! 6. The floors and displays were dusty and boasted cobwebs. Observing staff clearing plates from tables I noticed that tables and chairs were not wiped/sanitized between customers. There are additional concerns we had about our first visit here, but I'm sure you get the idea. It is extremely rare that I leave poor reviews, but this one stood out and can't be overlooked. Just highly disappointed and I would never recommend this place, except for maybe a coffee to go, but nothing more. Save your time and money and visit elsewhere to avoid wasting it and leaving in a state of disappointment.

This is something really needed and should do well in Schuylkill County PA! Kat's Cafe & Restaurant…read moreis relatively new and has a very interesting and unique menu! Kat brings with her a blend of old classic Polish recipes infused with her own talented modern skills of flavoring! Set in a very comfortable dining area. We ordered the Pierogi dinner which came w/ 9 large pierogies 3 Cheese 3 Home made Sauerkraut and 3meat the Bleenies meal Crispy, golden bleenies (Slavic-style potato pancakes), pan-fried until perfectly browned, with sour cream or apple sauce. U chose applesauce & I ordered a side of Kielbasa! Personally I would have ordered the Bleenies as a side instead of a meal! The Kielbasa was fantastic it's not locally made but it's less fatty and has a great taste! Of course the wife and I kinda shared our meals and we both found the changes very interesting and tasty! The server was very good pretty knowledgeable of the menu and meeting Kat was fantastic because I got to discuss some of her old world knowledge of foods from the Polish and Slavic regions! We're definitely coming back to try out some of Kat's other menu items!

Great service and food, we'll come back if we come back again. The peirogi was very good.read more

I eat there often. They serve breakfast all day long. I am a vegetarian. I am tempted by several…read moreoptions, but always end up picking my favorite which is a Sarah Scromlet. Sometimes my husband and I will also share an order of sour dough pancakes. They are the best. They are only offered for part of the year. I read the other reviews. Yes, sometimes it takes a while for the food to come. However, they have a small kitchen and staff, so sometimes there may be a wait, but it is worth it. The staff is friendly. Ever since Traci, the daughter took over, I find it extremely consistent and well run. I usually get a piece to take home. All the pies are made from scratch. The pie options change often due availability. So if you have a favorite one in mind, call ahead and ask to have it saved. Since they are owned and operated by a small family, I would suggest checking there hours of operation if you have never been there before. They also post often on Facebook if you want to see more.

Stopped here after three days backpacking the Loyalsock Trail. I had been dreaming of a plate of…read morepancakes...my dreams came true! The pancakes were huge, the bacon fresh and crisp, and the eggs scrambled perfectly. The coffee was delicious as well. Marking this place down for future post-hike meals.

Still a home run breakfast stop for us. The food is almost always a 10/10, the service is top notch…read moreand it always feels like your walking into your bests friends kitchen for morning coffee. We love that menu changes periodically and that the space is small but never feels suffocating.

I found this place to be quite underwhelming relative to the reviews here on Yelp. The service was…read morenice but the place felt mundane overall. The food was just okay. I had a Western omelette that just didn't work. The meat and the eggs separate would have been much better. The pairing was forced. I really don't think that this place is better than a Waffle House.

Lots of seating. A really good hang out spot. They have salads sandwiches wraps lots of stuff. And…read morecoffee. My coffee was very good and I had the Thai wrap which was a fun different meal.

I have been coming to this place for a long time and, until today, had no complaints…read more Today I brought in a coffee from the coffee shop down the street, thinking nothing of it. In fact, I thought that a place called "The Kind Cafe" might appreciate someone supporting another local business. Instead, I was told to cover up my coffee with a sleeve. It struck me as a very odd request, but I complied anyway. After that, the experience became increasingly uncomfortable. I overheard the barista making comments to other customers such as, "Thanks for choosing our place for your drink order." Given the context, it felt very clearly directed at me. The comment was made publicly, in front of other customers, and came across as an attempt to shame me for bringing in a coffee from somewhere else. Then he asked me what kind of drink I had gotten. After I answered, he responded, "Oh, I thought it was something special," with a tone that felt sarcastic and dismissive. At that point, I asked him directly whether I had offended him by bringing in a coffee from another business. He told me that outside drinks were not allowed but delivered the message with an attitude that felt unnecessarily hostile. I explained that I had never been informed of this policy and genuinely did not know. I also told him that I felt he was trying to make me feel bad about it. His response was essentially, "I wasn't trying to make you feel bad, but whatever." The policy itself is not the issue. Had someone politely informed me that outside drinks were not allowed, I would have respected that immediately. What bothered me was being publicly embarrassed and treated with passive-aggressive disrespect over what was clearly an innocent mistake. I've been a regular customer for years and order from this place nearly every week. This was the first time I had ever brought in a coffee from somewhere else. Being treated this way by both the owner and the main barista was disappointing and completely at odds with the values this business claims to represent. For a place that calls itself "The Kind Cafe," this was one of the least kind customer interactions I've experienced in a long time. Perhaps this is an opportunity for some reflection on what kindness actually feels like from the customer's side of the counter.