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    The Rooster Diner

    3.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CHICKEN NAPOLI - delicious
    Regina M.

    It seems fitting that my first review of 2025 is of this really unassuming roadside restaurant. Life is like that, yanno. Wonderful surprises await the explorer. I have driven by the Rooster Diner about 10,000 times. Maybe more. It's tucked in at a busy half-cloverleaf intersection of US 1 and PA 352, next to a mid-range motel. Not a classic "diner" building, rather a mid-60's roadside restaurant, the kind of place that was almost always by roadside motels when I was growing up. A place I never really thought about, that is, until a friend invited me there. It's a bright building, lots of big plate windows and a vaulted, beamed ceiling. Plenty of parking. Very clean, with comfy booths and banquette tables. We were settled along one wall and handed a wonderfully typical huge menu of offerings. Hamburgers. Omlettes. Open faced gravy and meat sandwiches. Then, my eye catches an entry. Chicken Napoli. No. Way. This is truly one of my favorite dishes, and one I have rarely seen on a menu anywhere. In fact, I think the last place I saw it was a tiny little restaurant tucked in a 1950s strip mall in Virginia Beach, VA. My heart, well, it kind of skipped. Oh, please, don't let this be like the fake "bolognese" sauce (really just meat sauce) dishes. I crossed my fingers and ordered. Napoli is not a common "American" Italian dish, and it takes some skill to get just right - like true bolognese and another favorite I rarely see - aglio e olio. Twenty minutes or so later, after a quite acceptable side salad, a huge plate of piping hot pasta and chicken, mixed perfectly sauteed onions and green peppers, with a smattering of tomato gravy shows up. Coated in a sheet of chewy, salty parmesan cheese. It was, in a word, divine. Not overly sauced, the chicken tender, the flavors combining beautifully. Sigh. I think I got a wee bit teary for this old favorite of mine. I have no idea how anything else was, and frankly, I doubt I ever will. This is my dish, and I will have it every time I visit, as long as they have it on menu. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. Parking is not a problem, it's got a large flat private lot that it shares with the hotel. Of course I'm going back. When one finds a rare favorite done well, they tend to become devotees, right? Yep. That's me.

    THREE EGGS, APPETIZER SAMPLER, VEGETABLE OMELETTE
    Boris W.

    The four of us had a good time at the Rooster Diner. We ordered the App Sampler for the table and the each of us got our own breakfast dish. I had the Three Eggs with Sausage. My scrambled eggs were really well seasoned. The sausage was not oily and the home fries were spot on. My friends did not have anything bad to say about their plates either. The only negative came from the Appetizer Sampler. We thought the wings were the only good item out of the three in the sampler. The service was good. Overall, Rooster is a good diner and the price was super reasonable.

    Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Bagel w/ Home Fries w/ Onions & Peppers
    Mike S.

    I will say our waitress was the best part of the experience. She was very communicative and pleasant. She kept checking on us the whole time. She is an asset to the establishment. She pretty much commanded the whole dining room. Food was adequate at best. I had a Bacon Egg & Cheese on a bagel. The pictures I Saw on Yelp, helped me decide what to order, I felt like I was going to get a hearty sandwich and I feel like they skimped, It was missing an egg and a slice of bacon. They asked if I wanted onions and peppers in my hash browns. They just had a pile in the back and poured them on top, mix them in there and add some seasoning to your potatoes. Give it some love! It takes 5 seconds and the pile they gave me just looked like no one cared. you eat with your eyes and I knew I wasn't going to enjoy it as much as I wanted to on a rainy dreary day.

    Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure
    James P.

    The Rooster Diner, Media, PA. Different Breakfast sandwich #8 in the last 2 weeks. It looks like an old Denny's but it ain't a Denny's no more. I got an artsy creative vibe. I got the scrapple egg and cheese on white toast with hash browns. There was a lot of scrapple. The hash browns were brown like they should be. I was expecting more from my toast. Everything else looks and sounds amazing so I was expecting more out of the toast. $9.99 seemed a touch pricey. I don't know how I didn't get a Peanut Butter Bomb. Call for JUDGES!! 3rd annual March Cheesesteak Madness is underway. Donkey's Place is the People's Champion. The Judge's bracket is at the Sweet 16. Do you want to be a judge? contact me. All of my videos are on my YouTube channel; Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure. Please subscribe to my channel, like and comment on my videos! Thank you!

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    Greig K.

    Kind staff. Good menu. Reasonable prices. Great American diner experience. A little landscaping would serve the business well. Clean overall.

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    3 years ago

    Ordered take-out. Staff very friendly but forgot my vegetable. Terrible. Will never go back.

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    This place is amazing. Friendly staff; large food selection; good food; reasonable pricing. Will definitely to here again!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Good value. Attentive servers. Food average. Ambiance fine. Lots of parking, but handicapped spaces are not close to entrance.

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    Great food and very clean inside. I highly recommend. Fries are delicious!! The service is quick and friendly as well.

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    Just ate breakfast there. I had French toast and bacon. Food and service was very good.

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    Been there several times for breakfast. Service is good. Food is good. No complaints about the place. I will continue to go back.

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    Nice family owned diner with large variety on the menu. Very friendly staff and good diner food!

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    (36 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We've been to Departure multiple times and enjoyed the experiences…read more Our first time was a larger group of 8. Minimal feedback. With a large group, it's important to upsell. If there's 8 people, and we order 2 orders of a dish that has a quantity of two pieces in the dish, tell us it has two pieces in it. We would order more at the time. Yes we could have ordered more when it arrives, but let us know, so we can make that decision in realtime which affects our entire order. Staff: Wonderful wonderful! As a restaurant working alum, I see all the hard work that everyone is doing. The small things that make a difference, to larger gestures. The hostesses having table wedges if a table is wobbly. A manager walking around greeting people and asking about their experience. Their kickass drink runner who never spills a drop when the drinks are filled to the very top. And the friendly waitstaff and food runners. Management: Once we were there and it was slammed. But they never missed a beat. However, management walked around and apologized to people for the wait because their online system wasn't working (we honestly didn't even think anything was awry) and comped something for a bunch of tables. Class act! Food: Always excellent. We try something new every time we are there and it never disappoints. FYI try their pasta. Beautiful! Drinks: We always order from their specialty cocktail section and they are always on point.

    A very attractive "airport lounge" welcomed us ... the only problem we were not in a rush to catch…read moreour next flight but the small plates kept flying onto our small tight table before we even had enough time to finish what had been placed before us previously much less enjoy a conversation with each other. And, the plates remained once we hurriedly ate the food the "airline" pushed in front of us. The soups were delicious with the French Dip layered with thinly sliced beef (It was called a French Dip after all.) soaking in a rich onion influced broth accompanied by a soaked brioche crouton covered in melty provolone. The Butternut Squash Bisque flavored with asiago was definitely a winner too but before our soup course was 1/2 finished and with our Mediterranean Platter's tabouleh still showing its colors and enough hummus to later lead our waitress to ask if we wanted more pita ... the first entree was added to our crowded table. Not sure where the blame lies for the hurried appearance of plates but we were looking forward to a special evening out ... a birthday dinner choice ... a restaurant specializing in small plate dining should be well accustomed to serving diners in a relaxed manner. Upon their arrival I looked at the Schnitzel Medallions but wanted to enjoy the French Dip soup ... I knew the temperature of the food would be decreasing but the soup was so good. Why in the world would the first plate be served while we were enjoying our soup literally with soup spoons in or hands ... no, I did not hear that our flight was boarding ... we were in no rush but we were being rushed. So, now on the small table were our two soup bowls that we were finishing ... the plate still holding quite a bit of our Mediterranean Platter (We did expect to have some small talk after all it was a birthday celebration so we had leisurely started eating this appetizer.), we had the plates that we were expected to eat off of (Mine still had hummus and tabouleh on it.) and this brand new plate with pork tenderloin and asparagus. Maneuvering food became a needed skill. My dining partner put some schnitzel onto her "eating" plate letting soup cool ... I decided hot soup was more important than hot or even warmish pork so I continued to eat my soup but rushing soup made it less enjoyable. So, I finished my soup squeezing the empty bowl into a limited space on the table ... my "eating plate" was crowded still having hummus on it because I rushed my soup .. my dining partner said "yum the Schnitzel is good" while her soup chilled. I took the serving plate with the remaining Schnitzel and asparagus eating off it since it was the only plate with room. Before I took a bite the sliders arrived further crowding the table. Quickly the Butternut Squash Bisque was finished so that she could eat a hot well maybe warm Crispy Fish Slider ... I was still working on the Schnitzel knowing I was going to eat cold fish. And, as we both kept putting food in our mouths foregoing any conversation the Chicken Primavera arrived and looked picture perfect amidst the crowded table but finally the soup bowls were removed ... there's still hummus and tabloeh from that Mediterranean Platter that we didn't have time to finish and the waitress asks if we would like more pita ... sure ... I had just finished the cold slider and was about to try the chicken primavera. She also then noticed my water glass was almost empty and asked if I wanted a refill ...I did but had been so busy shoving food down my mouth that I just barely noticed I needed water (I actually knew I did but no one ever stopped by to ask.). And, just in case you're wondering... our flight still was not close to taking off from the terminal in this lovely lounge (It really is an attractive restaurant to dine in.) that reminded us of a classic airport lounge but it felt like a hallway fast food eatery. We had come to enjoy a leisurely small plate dinner with good conversation...celebrating a birthday before heading off to the theatre. You might be wondering why there are three stars rather than one. Well, the food was all really tasty. I would say it was delicious even though due to the rush the only food I ate that was hot was my soup. We finally did get back to that Mediterranean Platter and yes, we were given more pita and I wasn't rushed eating it because there was nothing left to be served. Oh, it looks like they have some nice outside seating for warmer days. We skipped the mixed drinks ... they looked really good and other folks seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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    Bar. First night here. Definitely returning.
    Bar. First night here. Definitely returning.
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    Azie in Media

    3.6
    (370 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    If you're in the mood for an exceptional Asian fusion experience, Azie in Media, PA, is a gem…read morethat's sure to impress. Conveniently located on the corner of Orange and State, it's easy to find and even easier to fall in love with. The inviting glow of its windows draws you in from the street, where the hum of passing cars and the trolley mixes with the lively chatter. Stepping inside, the open and vibrant ambiance envelops you w/ soft lighting casting a warm hue over sleek tables, and an ancient brick wall while the subtle scent of ginger and soy wafts from the kitchen. Last night I ordered their sushi and sashimi platter, and it was nothing short of fresh and delightful. Each piece was as tasty as the next. Talking vibrant slices of ruby-red tuna and pale pink salmon, artfully arranged with ginger and a nice dollop of fiery wasabi. Biting in, each melted in my mouth with that perfect balance of flavors. The briny ocean freshness of the sashimi mingling with the subtle umami of soy sauce, while the sushi rice offered a slight chewiness that contrasted beautifully with the tender cuts. Service was attentive and welcoming, with staff gliding efficiently through the rooms. Their friendliness adding to the overall experience. For sushi, fresh and tasty this side of the pacific rim, Azie is a standout that'll have me back.

    We had a very pleasant meal here with some good friends during our brief trip to Philadelphia…read more They suggested this place because they are familiar with one of the chefs, and we're always up for a new Asian fusion dining experience. We were seated right at our reservation time on the second level. We appreciated the bright lighting that seems to be lacking in a lot of restaurants these days. Our server greeted us warmly, took our drinks order, and gave us plenty of time to consider the menu as we caught up with each other. There are certainly a lot of different ways you can go here. They have an interesting array of signature rolls plus more traditional rolls, nigiri, and sashimi platters, but also a nice selection of appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, salads, entrees, and even Italian-style pastas. We ended choosing a selection of appetizers and rolls. Cucumber seaweed salad - ponzu dressing with a spicy aioli, this was fresh and crispy and quite good Crispy chicken bao buns - the mantou was soft and fluffy and the chicken was nicely flavored and worked well with the slaw/relish served on the side, but we would have much preferred pork belly instead of chicken Calamari - served with a yuzu aioli, this was a little disappointing because the calamari wasn't as crispy as we had hoped Tuna crispy rice - thin slices of tuna sashimi that you put on a round fried rice cake and top with a salsa. Interesting concept, but the salsa really didn't really seem to fit with dish. It was just a bit too spicy and overwhelmed the tuna, which was also a bit too thin to take center stage shishito peppers - light tempura batter and dipped in a garlic yuzu aioli, this was quite a tasty dish Salmon Samurai and Media Maki rolls - these were unexpectedly large - they seemed to be double rolls. The salmon roll had shrimp tempura and fresh mango that was quite nice. The Media maki had shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber, and asparagus, also very good - Pistachio opera cake - moist, complex in flavor, very delicious - Molten chocolate cake - rich, dense dark chocolate cake topped with mint gelato and served with a berry compote. My favorite dessert of the evening. - Pot de creme - thick, almost frosting-consistency cream topped with berries and crunchy topping. This was almost too much sweetness and I think that a slightly lighter consistency would have been nice, but I still ate more than my share In addition to a varied menu, they have a fine selection of beers, wines, cocktails, sakes, and Japanese whiskey. Our server was quite friendly and helpful. We were allowed plenty of time to chat after our meal, and we ended up being the last party to leave the dining room. It was a lovely evening and dinner, and we're looking forward to a return visit to try some of their other offerings.

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    Indoor seating (main dining)
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