Stopped for lunch on our way to Jim Thorpe. The Beacon is a nice family restaurant. Serves breakfast all day. Large portions. Booth and table seating. Super Friendly and fast service. Parking lot. Interior could use an update, clean just worn looking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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My friends and I eat there several times a week. Always the food is delicious and the servers are wonderful! Very attentive and professional. The restaurant is always very clean as are the restrooms. They make you feel like family. read more

It was ok, the service did take about 30-40 minutes for two steaks and a soup, but it was good otherwise. The waitresses did do pretty good, they made sure that everything was alright, but they didn't check on us as the others. I never caught their names. But yeah, 3/5, would be 4/5 if the steak was cooked right read more

The Beacon Diner - A RARE steak, not what we ordered - Diners Near Me - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Comfort food in a comfy old setting. Our Breakfast was good, classic, waffles, classic egg combos. Coffee was good, our waitress questioned if I really wanted water in addition to coffee, which is a first. Package beer available for carryout. read more

11/9/23 Baffled by all the bad reviews still. I ordered an old lady meal of hot turkey and gravy with filling and two sides. I chose potato pancakes and the garden salad which was fresh and crispy. I believe the price was only 14.99. The turkey was very tasty and so was the gravy with three generous slabs of turkey. Service was friendly. I will definitely go back for sure! read more

The Beacon Diner - 11/9/23 Hot Roasted delicious Turkey entree! - Diners Near Me - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Service was absolutely terrible... the nastiness was unwarranted... food was okay, but the rudeness of the server made it too miserable to enjoy read more

Delicious food! Excellent service! Comfortable seating! Like an extended family. Alert employees. read more

We passed by this dinner on our way to pick up pastries. On our way back we stopped in. This location is easy to see and get to. They have plenty of parking. The decore is old medievalish look. We were motioned to sit in a back booth. Soon after came the waitress with menus and water. Then another waitress who wasn't personable came by to see what we would drink. She quickly brought our beverages and wanted our order but we weren't ready so she scurried off. We finally ordered eggs Benedict with turkey bacon substituted for Canadian bacon, home fries. My companion ordered western scramble and asked for cheddar cheese mixed in, side order of sausage and bacon. He said the coffee was weak. He also didn't get the scramble with cheese mixed in it was only broiled on top. The eggs were too dried out. My Benedict was cooked perfect!!!!! The hollandaise sauce was good but I like it a bit more lemony. Turkey bacon was beautifully crisp. I loved the seasoned home fries! I had some of my companion's toast but either the butter is margarine or the butter was not good quality because it wasn't melted on the toast. It just hung onto the toast instead of melting into it. As our waitress approached our table to drop off the bill she made a comment on her favorite food. It was surprising since she was so short before. We think she was trying to be nice for a good tip. Too little too late! NOT!!! We still tipped over 22% lol Reasonably priced. Good local place try it and add your review! read more

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Great breakfast, nice portion , like the eggs Benedict , service is succulent and food comes out Hot. Lots of tables

Not sure why this diner has only three stars! We stopped by after a stay in Tamaqua after the fall foliage festival in Jim Thorpe for Sunday breakfast. The diner is a classic with the old timey look and feel; it's been around forever. The food was very good -- I got the build your own omelette with hash browns and wheat toast. We also shared pumpkin pancakes for the table, which came out to be a huge stack of three, that was very good! One star off just because it took a while for the food to come out, but our sever was nice and took the time to answer any questions. read more

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Amazing service and great atmosphere! Truly had the best time. Food was very reasonably priced. Honestly wish I could come here every day

Classic, All-American diner with a cute theme- great to enjoy if you are in Hometown. So much better and more memorable than your typical chain place, and about as affordable as anywhere you could eat. Lots of unique options regardless of individual preference, so whether you like something new each time or meat and potatoes, they can give you something you'll like. The staff was really friendly as well, and they sell a variety of beers including the local classic Yuengling. Perfect for travelers who want a local place to enjoy some actual ambience. read more

We went for breakfast last week, and while we've been there before and expected the usual decent food and shitty service, this waitress was beyond rude and unsanitary. (She had Multicolored short hair) First, the food order was wrong and she forgot half of it in the kitchen for most of our meal. We also had to keep getting her attention to get the rest of our food, which was very odd because we were one of only 2 tables in the entire restaurant. Second, she barely looked where she was putting the food down, making us have to take our own plates. And the absolute gross kicker was she was chewing her gum like a cow chewing her cud. The entire time. Talk about a super spreader. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Staff were very pleasant and the atmosphere was nice. Had a salad which was great. Much better than stopping at the fast food establishments that are near by. read more

Talk about an amazing, quintessential American diner focused on great food and welcoming service. Sunday breakfast was superb. The kids were happy and the parents were satisfied. Be certain to order the French Toast read more

The Beacon Diner - Amazing French Toast (3 Golden Slices) - Diners Near Me - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

A bi-annual tradition of my mother and I is to stop here in our way to Lancaster. The staff is always friendly, service great, and food delicious. My favorite is the Ranchero omelette, soooooo good!!! read more

I am still perplexed by some of the bad reviews for this place. I visited last year and almost didn't go because of the reviews. Glad I went. Great breakfast and service. But, hey, that was one visit, one plate of food. Recently returned while visiting Tuscarora State Park. Brought my family this time. We all enjoyed. I had some "hillbilly" breakfast special that consisted of eggs any style with sides of homemade beans, cornbread, fat sausage links, and cheesy grits. My wife had eggs with toast, Canadian bacon and awesome potatoes. We both had coffee. Kids had Belgian waffles with some breakfast meat sides, juice. Whole thing came to $30. Left $10 tip for the service with a smile. Will definitely be back. Again. Classic diner experience. read more

My first impression based on appearance was that this place has not been cleaned or updated in 30 years. Its suppose to have a maritime theme - which translates to a few boat signs from a garage sale on the walls. The booths and chairs need replacement. Now onto the food... just plain nasty. I started with a bowl of cream soup that looked like vomit. It actually looked like someone puked in a bowl. And it was cold. My main course was pasta and meatballs. The sauce was straight out of the Prego can. As for the meatballs... frozen and heated in the microwave. Like eating sponge balls. My friend had a hamburger and it was on a one of those small buns that you buy at the grocery store. As for the desert we had cake and it was soooo dry it was like eating chalk. $40 for 2 people to eat. They charge $8 for a salad... in Hometown, PA !?!? $8 salad forget it. Aparently they think they are located in Los Angeles. The bathrooms are also gross. They are using packing tape as insulation around the windows and it was like 50 degrees in the bathroom and my ass froze to the toilet seat. Not to mention the sewer smell. Waitress was nice thus 2 stars. read more

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Great diner, friendly people, good food and good service. My 3 year old son had the grilled cheese with veg and it was delicious. The waitress brought him tons of lemons to eat as an appetizer ;) read more

Great breakfast and coffee at the Beacon last week. The service was fantastic and I'll definitely be back!

Good place for dinner. Had the chicken pot pie special and the pot roast special. Both were very good and a nice portions. Good service and friendly staff. read more

Waited forever for 3 burgers and a philly cheese steak. Burgers were dry, no ketchup on the table (for which I had to track down the waitress for another bottle) was only offered/asked about refills once and again had to run the waitress down for 2 ice teas. All in all lunch from order to leaving took around an hour and a half. Not impressed at all. read more

The service was terrible, plus the food was given to us in Kirkcaldy and do your portion sizing

It is a diner. The location is on a busy corner in a small town. Very nice menu very nice waitress and very inexpensive. Not an issue on cost. But quality' of food is definitely important. This is not anything but a great diner with excellent food. Spouse said the restroom was very clean too. This place was full at 11 am. So this is a nice choice for breakfast or dinner read more

Good food service is fast clean family diner.Staff is great Breakfast Special yummy has parking coffee is good also

Service is okay, food is average but is a nice place for a quick meal. I would still stop by this Diner again and would still recommend this place to others. read more

Great stop for quick clean breakfast or anything you like to eat. Friendly people and a hometown feel. Not to old fashion but feels just right! read more

The Beacon Diner - Front entrance - Diners Near Me - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

I so wanted to give more stars, but the service prevented it. First off, we waited to be waited on for a good 20 mins. I had to flag someone down. We placed our orders (my son and I), and then we waited about 40 minutes for some eggs and pancakes. Unacceptable. We were not even compensated for our troubles. My food was very good, my sons pancakes were far from fluffy, they were tough discs that resembled a silver dollar pancake. Maybe they were having a bad day, it was kinda busy, but that should not be an excuse. I do not think I will be back to this establishment. :-( read more

Three words: Breakfast all day. Also, Dogzilla- 8oz beef hot dog, lettuce, tomato, chili, cheddar & pepper Jack cheese, Bacon and Mayo. read more

Decent diner depending on when you go. Don't expect great service if you choose to go on a Sunday when church lets out. I've been here many times and have only ever came for breakfast. I have found I get the best service when seated at the booths at the front along the breakfast bar. Every time I have sat in the dining room the service isn't as good and the waitresses tend to forget about you - unless you're a giant party. This visit was good because it wasn't crowded and our waitress was nice and quick. My mom and I both got the Eggs Benedict with home fries - really yummy and came out fast. You can really taste the butter in the hollandaise. Homes fries are tasty too, I always request onions with them. It's no frills, but the food is good. I just wish the service would be consistent every time. read more

The Beacon Diner - Eggs Benedict with home fries and onions (onions added per request) - Diners Near Me - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Great service, Atmosphere, and food. I love the decor too. Congratulations on 80 years! Joseph and Eva Bringhurst read more

Older building doesn't look like much from outside and might lead you to drive by it but if you happen to stop in they've got a kick ass breakfast burger and some damn good pork chops. read more

Food was okay, staff was very rude. They made it seem like it was our fault we needed napkins or something for our food. They never offered us help or anything like that if we needed a box. Just constant attitude. read more

Unbelievably long wait, considering there weren't many customers in the place. Waitress only came over to our table twice: once for drinks, and the other for our food request. Did not bother to check up on how we were doing, and provided no status update on our food. Only until we brought this to her attention did she run in the kitchen, and miraculously, the food was right there. How does that make sense? read more

I must give full disclosure that I have been coming to this place since I could fit ON the table-- literally-- in a baby carrier. Whenever I get back to Hometown, the visit starts and finishes with the Beacon. The Greek influence of the owners are apparent throughout the menu-- the Greek French Toast is a treat in the morning, the Spanikopita and Stuffed Grape Leaves are great appetizers. The Moussaka is homey and comforting, the Baklava is rich and decadent (I tend to stay away from that for the sake of my waistline though!). Breakfast is served all day. Amazing in and of itself and I have done breakfast for dinner on several occasions. Breakfast does admittedly have more of that diner feel to it, but they're big portions at great prices. I recommend getting the home fries deep fried with onion. Their Belgian waffles are savory and my dad is always a sucker for the pancakes that literally go to the edge of the plates. The waitresses are on point, have the right touch of sass, and know the menu well. During lunch-- you really can't go wrong with the burgers. They have a wide variety of club sandwiches and modernized their menu a few years back to include really fresh quesadillas (a wonderful pico de gallo really brightens/lightens a dish that is essentially cheese, meat, and a tortilla), wings, wraps, etc. Their salad bar has a fantastic Greek vinaigrette and one of the few places in the area that know what Garbanzo Beans are and why they should be on a salad bar! Also don't forget a few chunks of feta cheese!! Dinner-- Here's where the Beacon sold me and keeps me coming back. HANDS DOWN I recommend any of the broiled fish dishes. I'm big on the broiled Haddock, Trout, or Salmon. If they have the special of the Cajun Potato Crusted Salmon topped with Sauteed Peppers & Onions-- do yourself a favor and just put down the menu and order it. Sauteed spinach & garlic is a great side dish (just go light on the oil!). Pork Chops are a big portion, so be prepared to be a big eater or be ready for a take home container. I'm a huge fan of the Calamari Rings for an appetizer, and their Cajun Fries come with a zesty remoulade for dipping. Desserts-- They used to have this amazing Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake that was to die for. I don't see it as much. It was very dense and moist. I never order chocolate cake when I eat out, but when the Beacon has this cake-- I do. The rice pudding is also very good and they always have a wide assortment of pies. All in all, this is small town dining done well. Sundays after church are packed, so be prepared to get their early or wait. read more

Eaten there two times, both times food was not good. It was dry , like it was made the day before Coleslaw was rancid . Took for ever for the food to come out. Waitress was very nice. I won't be back read more

Good food at a fair price - try the eggs benedict and home fries with onions!

My son and I were looking for something mid-afternoon after a long drive. We stopped here for the first time. It wasn't busy, service was quick and friendly. We both ordered the Blazin Burger and Gravy a fries. What a home run! The burger was fantastic. It was cooked a perfect medium as requested, the meat was delicious even without the hot buffalo sauce and jalapeños. I liked the combo of sauce, peppers and cheese more than expected. The fries were perfect and the gravy, served on the side so as not to make soggy fries, was delicious. Add two drinks and it was only $21 before tip. Now I realize it's not a fine dining establishment, it's a diner but it was clean, everyone was pleasant, the food was good and priced reasonably. For a diner, five stars. read more

This is a great little dinner. Service is a bit slow, but the staff has always been very friendly and accommodating. Their soup is always delicious and I am a fan of their chief salad. Whenever I am passing through the area I try to stop here for a bite and fill up on the cheapest gas in the area (which is right adjacent to this little diner). read more

When in the area, I always try to come here for Sunday breakfast. Their hot cakes are of very good quality and the workers are friendly. I like being able to buy a coffee with refills for only $1.25, which is half what many restaurants charge. Although this is a popular spot, I have not had to wait long for a table. I did find it unusual that their salad bar is set up so early, because if I were to have dinner here, I wouldn't want to eat something that had been left out all day. I suspect they might refresh it as needed. read more