We found a Gem of a restaurant!!! The food is delicious!! The service was amazing!! Nice all around ambiance! Nice decor friendly staff!! We'll definitely be back!!!! Found our favorite restaurant!! What makes it even better is it isn't a franchise!!! It's family owned restaurant!!!! You must stop by if you're in Holidaysburg or close by!!! read more

I've been coming here for years with my cousins. Love the food, prices are reasonable, and the staff is awesome. For me, the chicken marsala is my go-to meal. Hot, tasty, and plenty to be able to have lunch and take some home. Reheats perfectly. My other favorite is their raisin filled cookies, taste like my mother used to make. Ashley is wonderful. This restaurant is a place of nostalgia, when you walk in the door you feel like you are home. read more

Was here before and had better memories than experience. While the restaurant is comfortable the service was less than average and so was the food. The bread that was brought out before the meal was dry and only saved by the cinnamon butter. Had stuffed pork chops, mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Nothing stood out! Mashed potatoes were okay. Pork chop was dry and the stuffing was not exciting. Usually there is something that is really enjoyable; not today. Bill only came to $40.00 for two of us but it wasn't worth the drive. read more

Family friendly. People are working hard here to put out a good product. You can see it while you eat. Love the seafood there. Also Sunday specials are out of this world. My fave is stuffed pork chops with lots of gravy. To die for. read more

The food was above average in taste and presention. The service was above average.the restraunt is a typical dinner type dinner nothing flashy about it. Give it a four star rating read more

Food was great, ambiance was fantastic, and the service was incredible! Ashley was fantastic! - Don't miss this one!

Family friendly. Down home food. Gluten free bread!!!! I had two eggs, bacon, gluten free toast, fruit cup, coffee. No gluten problems. read more

My fiancé and I went in for lunch the other day and it was AMAZING! I used to come here all the time with my grandparents and coming back just made me feel so nostalgic. Our waitress was so sweet! The food was just like I remember it as a kid. read more

The Dream Restaurant is a cozy restaurant. The menu is also what I would describe as cozy with selections such as the turkey dinner and the meatloaf dinner. Warm bread was served prior to our meal. I had the patty melt which was very good. The fries were excellent and appeared to have been toasted. We were a party of five and the server was genial and attentive. If I lived closer, I would frequent this establishment more often. read more

The Dream Restaurant - Autumn display outside the restaurant. - American Near Me - Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

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Delicious! my husband had "the incredible club sandwich". It was incredibly big--he could hardly open his mouth wide enough to take a bite. I had the smaller portion turkey sandwich--open face, one slice of bread, white meat with gravy--with a side of sweet potato fries. Highly recommend. read more

Food ordered using the online app. It never printed in kitchen. Order wasn't ready when arrived. 4 meals ordered and paid for. 3 meals were in the bag. Had to return to restaurant with receipt and pictures to show missing meal. Receptionist was not apologetic and didn't want to believe me without the pics. Very curt. Last time our office orders lunch from this place. read more

Update: Since my review a couple of months ago, I've been back to "The Dream" several more times. Each time it seems to get better. Every thing I've tried here is outstanding, and those with me similarly enjoyed their meals. The real standout however was the service. They were attentive, and made you feel like you have been there 1000 times before. This has become one of my favorite restaurants in town. read more

Traditional American food served in hearty portions at reasonable prices. Large dining areas with a display case of pastries and pies that are available for purchase. Bakery purchases can either be taken away or ordered for consumption on site. Baked goods are quite good as they are baked daily and on-site. It's definitely a step above diner food, and the service is good. The entire ambiance heartens back to a time when life in America moved at a slower pace, and I find this aspect of nostalgia rather appealing. read more

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We always go for breakfast. We walk, love having places in the borough to walk to (lots of restaurants, but they all have select, slim hours). The food is very good. We always get omelets and toast. Bread seems homemade. Service is always good. Waitresses are pleasant and attentive. Coffee is hot and strong. The restaurant is very clean and the building is well maintained and you always sit in a new section it seems like you're eating somewhere new each time. read more

The only negative thing I can say about this place is that I regret that I haven't visited sooner, and more often. This restaurant is phenomenal. Best turkey dinner I've ever eaten in my life. The stuffing was amazing, the turkey tasted delicious, the gravy, the mashed potatoes, everything. Delicious. Very very friendly staff. Prices are great. I would highly recommend it. read more

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Stopped at the The Dream Restaurant for lunch, this is an update form the last time that I have been at the restaurant. Visiting for the second time, the restaurant has defiantly redeemed itself. This time I had the Ruben that was on the menu. This was a great sandwich. With this I promised that I would update my previous review when I was returning to the restaurant. I am going to include the picture for the previous visit to the restaurant. Because so far my favorites from the restaurant have been the Ruben and The House Cesar Salad. Great job. There was quick service and a very delightful atmosphere when I was there. read more

The Dream Restaurant - House Caesar Salad - American Near Me - Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

I really wanted to like this place. So let's start from the beginning. We were running to the store in holidaysburg so we did a quick check for restaurants. The name is cute and the pics looked cute so off we went. First off, the place is very clean. Sometimes booths are gross with dust around the trim. I was impressed. None of that here. It's very large and had a good number of people. We started with zucchini and cauli apps. The zucchini was great as was the cauli. But the cauli had cheese that came with it which wasn't edible. It had a big gross layer of dry cheese over the top. I ordered the grilled cheese with a slice of Tomato and fries. The bread tasted a bit off and something about the tomato wasn't quite right. The fries were ok. My mom and sister had liver and it was good. But my aunt had the Chesapeake chicken which ended up not being edible. She actually said it was the worst meal she had in her life. It was drowned in Alfredo. And didn't look appetizing at all. The peas and onions which she and my mom got were both cold. The server was adequate. Not the best, not the worst. But also not friendly at all. Something smelled really good when walking through. Maybe hot turkey and gravy sandwich? The bakery looked amazing. I didn't try anything there, but if the baked items were anywhere near as good as they looked, they would be fantastic! I forgot to take pictures. I normally Do. I'd say try this place, but ask maybe what your server likes there and stick with a favorite. Or check other reviews for things that tasted good. read more

Unfortunately, there are numerous issues with this restaurant, including the building, food, and staff. Sweet Tea - Nicely sweetened, but the tea itself was unbearably strong. Chicken Quesadilla - Barely warm with unmelted cheese and large chunks of tomatoes and chicken unevenly spread throughout. Probably the most poorly made quesadilla I've ever tried to consume. It was, however, accompanied by generous amounts of salsa and sour cream. I realize the Dream is not a Mexican restaurant; don't list food on the menu that can't be prepared properly. Boston Cream Pie w/ Hot Fudge - Cake was dry with way too much filling between layers. Hot fudge is normally put on icecream, hence very oily to prevent hardening. It absolutely didn't work well with this cake. Chocolate ganache is the proper topping for Boston Cream Pie. If management considers this dessert "award-winning" as the menu states, they are quite ignorant of confectionary arts. Overall: This is a dying restaurant. Admittedly, without inside knowledge, it's mostly speculation on my part. While the servers were friendly they were also disorganized. A server took the drink orders and then a different server came to take our drink orders. I guess they worked it out since only the second one came back. Many of the customers are elderly and dine here by habit not tastes. The food was poorly prepared by untrained, underpaid, or micromanaged kitchen staff. Furthermore, the menu is far too long for even trained cooks to manage properly. The decor is thoroughly outdated and tacky. This restaurant is a huge disappointment and a disservice to the community. I have no intentions of returning. read more

I have eaten at The Dream many times over the past year and a half. The food is always very good. On my last visit I had a meal that included 2 sides. I ordered a salad and mashed potatoes as my 2 sides. Every visit, until my recent one, the salad was included with the meal as a side. When I received my check I was charged an up-charge for the salad. When I placed the order the waitress didn't inform me of the up-charge for a salad as the waitress normally does. I am aware that some items on their menu incur up-charges and I have knowingly ordered those items. I feel the waitress should have informed me of the up-charge for the salad. Then it would be my choice to order a salad or an item that didn't incur an up-charge. read more

Bought an apple pie for a dinner dessert. They put in a box and handed it to me. There pies were to die for in the past. I took it home and got it out and served the pie. How embarrassed to discover the crust was not done and the apples looked like they were dehydrated, There was no sugar or any of the normal ingredients inside the pie. I took it back the next day and the manager gave me my money back but would not admit there was a problem with the pie. I looked in the pie case and there were more of the same pies and I informed her of the problem pies. She would not look or remove the pies. We bought our pies there for the holidays and other family functions. We will not eat another meal or purchase pastries there again So beware of the pies! read more

Best meatloaf I have ever had and the bread was very good and service was great and we will be back for more of the food

I have always loved the homemade food and the bakery at the Dream. Both have changed drastically! The service is mediocre at best. I haven't had a correct order in my last three visits. The wait time is crazy. By the time the order that was missing arrived everything else was cold. The bakery is usually out of just about everything on the menu. I don't know what happened but something changed. read more

The service was great staff were very friendly food was good we had mushroom Swiss burgers 1 sweet potato fries 1 fries. The sweet potato fries were homemade! We both got the strawberry cream puff shortcake . It was delicious! I will definitely get it again! I'm not a dessert person but it was sooooo good. read more

The food is so delicious & on point. It's homemade food like grandma would cook and that's a plus in my books because my grandma isn't around anymore. So I head on over to the best of all time & the ONLY place to go with GREAT prices "THE DREAM RESTAURANT" Please do me a favor. Head on over there now and try it and let me know how it was. Thank you read more

My husband and I had breakfast there on Saturday August 5th while visiting Altoona, PA. It wasn't busy and the service was quick. The sausage gravy and biscuit was hot and delicious, over easy eggs cooked perfect with sourdough toast with sausage links. Coffee was hot and mellow. We left full and satisfied. read more

Food is "good" (very slightly) the spaghetti tastes like metal and the side I got with it is terrible. The soda is so watered down. Would probably not come back unless I have to. read more

I am a somewhat regular customer at The Dream, in fact since the 1960's when it was Dave's Dream. All the food is good, satisfying. Good taste, nice appearance and always hot. Nice atmosphere. I'm partial to meals with chicken, turkey, beef, meatloaf, and liver, all with gravy, excellent gravy and they are not stingy with the portions. My favorite is liver and onions so if you like that too, get in your car right now and go there. If you like the "homestyle" recipes you won't be disappointed. read more

The Dream locally owned and well known. The food is a constant. The baked desserts, cookies and muffins are made in house. Each day has a special. My favorite is Thursday!! Turkey, stuffing , mashed potatoes and gravy!! read more

The Dream has good food and I have always supported them especially because I used to work there, but I won't be returning after my last experience. About a week ago, my family (there were 5 adults and 2 kids) decided to eat at The Dream. We were seated in a section with 3 other tables of people and after 15 minutes of no service and no aknowledgment at all, we told the manager that we had not been addressed yet. After about 5 more minutes we got up and left and I won't be returning. It is unacceptable to not even be aknowledged after 20 minutes, especially after talking to the manager. They were not busy and the manager or hostess is fully capable to at least get drinks (I should know, I used to get drinks as a hostess if things were busy). The manager didn't say anything to us as we left either, very unprofessional if you ask me. read more

They have some of the best food and their home made dessert is too die forand the best meat dinners they selling breaded veal cutlet French Fry's and heavy read more

I'm so disappointed with the new ownership's menu. Dave's Dream was an icon since I was a kid - to go and change now is very disheartening. We loved the Turkey dinner- not sure how this new ownership will tackle that.. read more

This is your quintessential home town restaurant. Locally owned and managed, it's your long standing Sunday post-church kind of place. Great portions, great people. Have been a loyal customer for 34 years. read more

The food is always very good and the wait staff is nice. Restaurant is always very clean. It is getting expensive to eat here though. I recommend the veal parmesan and the liver and onions. Also the meatloaf is always good. The chicken marsala is HORRIBLE. read more

Woohoo. I get the honors of first review! Granted, this is a small restaurant in "historic" Hollidaysburg. Where I doubt many a Yelper has dared to visit. Off the beaten path, much? Yeah. But alas, this is where I'm stuck when I fulfill my filial duty and head home for the holidays now. Where our family is one of the very few Asians in central PA. So, this review is proof that I (and my family) in fact eat food other than Asian. (Occasionally.) I digress. So, The Dream Restaurant. I've actually been several times. Nothing particularly exciting. The food is well, boring. Baked fish. Simple homestyle favorites. Sides are uninspired -- baked potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce. Except they charge you more for veggies. You know, the cut-up frozen kind. Yeah, not cool in my book. So, really 2 stars in terms of taste. But an extra star for the sweets. Because sweets is the best part of any meal. Delicious baked goods -- homemade cream puffs, pies, cookies, brownies, oh my! Here's a thought. Skip dinner, go for dessert. Actually, screw that. Make dessert your dinner. read more

What a way to run a business. You advertise you are open. I checked again before we got here and AGAIN YOU ARE CLOSED!!! Won't be back. I would not recommend anyone for this place. You want a business then run it like a business not something out of your back door!!! read more

If you have any taste-buds left you will not enjoy it. If you are very old and do not mind food from a can that was microwaved to room temp., this restaurant is right for you! The quantities are generous but the taste is generally sweetish and do not resemble any of the flavours you would expect from your dish. I had the stuffed pork chops which were dry and tasteless except for the weirdly sweet gravy it was loaded with. I tried the meatloaf as well which tasted about the same. I will not be surprised if the food is also loaded with corn syrup. read more

My expectations for The Dream were not high... as memory served me from when I was here last (12+ years) I didn't really care for the place. Upon arriving.. you can't help but notice the rooms and the crazy murals and decorations. Someone spent some serious time making this place appear interesting. But lets get to the real part of the review... The Food. I was really impressed with the healthy choices on the menu as well as the selection of everything else offered. I got the blackened Tilapia and Red potato's and found it to be really good. I also had a bowl of Ham and Lentil soup that was extremely well flavored. The rest of my group enjoyed there meals as well. The staff is really friendly and will assist you in any need. Overall I was really impressed with experience. It was a good meal. read more

I come here with my four best friends and my one besties' daughter. So there was 6 of us and we usually order the same thing. We got there and our server told us the specials for the day and got our drinks. We sat and talked and then hurried and made our choices. She brought out the salads and bread and we just continued to talk. It seemed to take a little longer that night, but no big deal to me or anyone else. Our food finally came out and some of us got refills. I got chicken parm, it was good and there is a lot to it. Three of my friends got the turkey dinner, loved it, like always. My friend' s daughter got the kids chicken and fries. Lastly my other friend is in town from South Dakota, so she had a late lunch so she ordered two pieces of pies to try. She said the coconut creme was good and the cheesecake was ok, but the strawberries on it were mushy. Overall everything was good and we had a great time catching up. Our server gave us our space and came over when we needed something. I don't come here much because I live on the other side of town, but when I do come to meet up with my girls I always enjoy it. read more

Beautiful, quaint, quiet, Americana restaurant nestled in the mid-Pennsylvania mountains. The only reason I can't give The Dream a five star rating is because I only had one breakfast there as we were passing through the area, so I can't speak to the lunch or dinner menu items. My meal was very good, ample and reasonably priced. Don't expect a fancy menu but do expect a good home style cooked meal. The ambiance inside alone is worth your patronage. You are probably familiar with the Cracker Barrel restaurants as a comparison so the best way I can describe The Dream is to say that the CB is a really lame imitation of The Dream. Of course The Dream is only a fraction of the size of a CB. The Dream is the real deal. I'm sure I'll be back on a fall foliage tour. read more

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I go here regularly for the homemade mashed potatoes, skinny soup, and the hot veggie plate. The fruit plate with sherbet is a pretty fun option too! Grilled cheese on wheat is another favorite. If you're not a vegetarian, you must try the chili! Let's not get started on the pies. OMG!!! The Dream is pretty much the place to go in Hollidaysburg if you want a home cooked meal but don't want to do the cooking yourself. There's something for everyone. read more