You Yelpers did it again by helping us pick out a great place to eat on a last second notice…read morepulling into Jim Thorpe not knowing where to go for lunch. After having our GPS take us a ways around we got to Union Publik House and there were regulars in there already. There's a few tables and we were greeted warmly and since we were a group of five, took the larger table in the back by the kitchen. Our server was also friendly and helpful. He recommended the burgers but said just about everything we would order would be good and he was right. My wings were big and tasty, the burger we ordered was cooked as requested, the Ceasar salad was good but the chicken add-on was a bit overdone and dry, the other salad with add-on salmon was a nice big piece of fish that was quickly eaten, and the BBQ sandwich my kid had was gone in what seemed like seconds. We started with some mozzarella sticks which were fine, the pirogies were better than fine, and the homemade chips with salsa were also quickly eaten. Drinks were canned sodas at $3 each and I also had an unsweetened ice tea for the same price. I think you'll also like UPH for your lunch or dinner. We'd come back. $125 total including tax and tip for five people.

Loved the food. Service was fast. Cute little bar setting. I got the meatloaf and my husband got a…read moreturkey BLT.

Found this spot for breakfast while in Jim Thorpe. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The bagel…read morewas good. Service was ok. It's kinda a hit or miss, but we got lucky, I guess. Not a bad spot for a quick breakfast or passing by.

Great spot for coffee and breakfast when in Jim Thorpe…read more Closest thing to a NYC bagel outside of NYC Staff was friendly. Service was a little slow. Indoor and outdoor seating. Private parking lit ( watch out for the giant pot holes) My rating rationale +.5 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

Absolutely delicious. I got a tuna salad wrap and devoured it before I could take a picture. Great…read moreplace to stop and grab a bite before hitting the road. Made me happy to see all women working also!

Great little deli that went out of their way for us. Would have been nice to see the meat in…read morethe cooler but the light was off.

Probably the best quesadilla I've ever had it was crispy, delicious chicken, and packed full of…read moreflavor. The sour beer was also delicious! Our server was nice and very helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed. Would definitely recommend!

Local bar located on Broadway in Jim Thorpe. We stopped in for a drink before dinner. Bar was busy…read moreas they are one of only a handful of spots open on a Tuesday night. Bartender was friendly and fast. Decent beer menu and a nice coctail menu. They do serve food, though we didnt eat. Atmosphere...typical dark dive bar :) Street parking My rating rationale +1 Service + 1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

This is an adorable spot connected to a donut shop. The amazing staff offer free samples and all…read moretheir stuff is delicious! The frozen wine is fantastic and super refreshing on a hot summer day. Great to walk around Jim Thorpe sipping on!

Did a tasting and fell in love with all of the wines! Every single one was so good and the staff…read morewere super friendly! The back outdoor area is so nice as well. The wine slushee stole the show and was one of the best drinks I've ever had!

Wonderful service, friendly accommodating staff- shout out to the creative bartender- food excellentread more

The aesthetic of this restaurant is very cool. Beyond that things went downhill pretty quickly…read more We walked in and were able to get seated no problem, however, we were seated downstairs, which is pretty tight in space and in a small corner they had a jazz band playing. The tables are pretty much right on top of the band because the space is so small given the bar. We could barely hear each other and eventually asked if there were seating upstairs because we kept seeing customers come up and down the staircase. The host said yes and was able to get us moved upstairs, which created a much better experience now that we could actually talk to each other. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and kindly. We ordered some alcoholic beverages, which were good and ordered some appetizers which were good as well. Here is where the two stars comes into play. One of their specials was a Dijon mustard sauce with mushrooms over chicken and rice. When the waiter had told us a specials, I thought I had heard him say it was sautéed. He had told us the specials downstairs with the music playing loudly, but apparently the chicken was prepared as grilled. (just to give context, grilled chicken or the taste of charcoal makes me nauseous.) When the dinner arrived, and I realized it was grilled, I spoke to the waiter and had said I'm very sorry but I thought you had said this was sautéed and he even said he may have made that mistake since he said it earlier to another table and that he would bring the meal down to the kitchen and have them fix the order with a sautéed chicken. About 20 minutes later after my friends had already finished their meals the chicken dinner was brought back to me. I noticed that the chicken was incredibly small maybe the size of half of my palm and the rice was disheveled. The green beans were cold and there was absolutely no mushroom sauce on the chicken despite the rice having it look like it did have sauce on it at one point. At this point, I was just hungry and said you know what it is what it is I did ask the waiter if I could please get the Dijon mustard sauce and he said "oh it's not on the chicken?" and I showed him the plate and he looked at the size of the chicken and seemed concerned like he also noticed that something was off. When he left, I went to cut up the chicken to eat and noticed a blackened part underneath, so I flipped the chicken over and surprise surprise. It was the same piece of chicken the chef had literally ripped the top half of the grilled chicken off, flipped it over, and sent it back out to me. I have never had anything like this happen to me in my life. I was so disgusted. I called the waiter over and he seemed horrified by what the chef had done. Again, he was very nice but to be fair It is your job as a waiter to check the dish before bringing it to the customer. I can't blame him for the unprofessionalism of that kitchen, but he should have looked at that and said this dish doesn't look right before serving it to me. He immediately grabbed the dish said I'm going into the kitchen to find out what just happened and asked if there was something else he could make and I said at this point, I don't trust anything that's going to come out of the kitchen. He was extremely apologetic told me he completely understood and he would also feel the same way. Eventually, an older woman came to the table. I believe it's the manager. She was very kind but began making excuses for the kitchen saying that was a new chef and they're trying new recipes and that this was all a new thing. Instead of just saying, I'm horrified that the chef did not make you a new meal and he will be talked to about our standards and thoroughly retrained. While I appreciated her apology It felt very flat given her list of excuses of why a chef at a restaurant charging $35 a meal would take a meal cooked incorrectly and tear half the meat apart and reserve it to a customer. They obviously took the meal off the check which is to be expected and is genuinely the bare minimum. She took off an iced tea, which was three dollars and my soup which was $10. I left hungry and disappointed. If you choose to frequent this restaurant and you see a band playing downstairs, I would automatically ask for the upstairs seating. If there is something made wrong with your meal expressed to your waiter that you would like it redone correctly and you're expecting an actual new meal if it cannot be.

My wife and I went here on a Sunday afternoon. We were promptly seated inside. The music level was…read moregood enough to have a conversation. The building is an old firehouse and it's really cool. We sat inside but there a lot of seats outside too. The bar is very cool. Lots of different bourbons and whiskey. They also have a good choice of beer. I had a Vienna lager and a pilsner. Both very good and the right temperature. We started with the dill pickle bombs. Wow! I could have ate 200 of them. We shared the Wellington and the chicken Marsala sandwich. The Wellington was good but the chicken sandwich was great!! So much flavor. We had a warm brownie with ice cream for dessert. Our waitress Kayden was so nice and helpful. She always had a smile and was quick to get things for us. When we're back in Jim Thorpe we will stop in again.

We stopped by for lunch after a morning bike ride and had a nice visit…read more There is a large patio with tables/umbrellas and the inside has low and high-top tables. A nice bar is also a seating option. Service was prompt and friendly. The rustic vibe of an old fire house is pretty cool. The drink menu has a nice selection of local PA craft beer and specialty cocktails. The food menu had a variety of offerings to choose from. We started off with the pickle balls, which were bits of pickle and cream cheese deep fried. The basket of fries with their house made smoked ketchup was good. Our group ordered sandwiches and were pleased. The Porchetta (pork, with cooper cheese) and the Rueben. All came with chips and a pickle. Everything was very flavorful and nice portion size. We will definitely return.

Came to the Mad Hatter for lunch and enjoyed a pleasant meal. The restaurant is quaint, has A LOT…read moreof Alice in Wonderland decorations and a roaring fireplace, that adds to the charm of the eatery. The only setback was the amount of time that we had to wait for our food. Everyone was pleased with their food selection (Build Your Burger, Chicken Tenders, Spinach Mushroom Soup, Crab Soup, and Chicken Quesadilla). As you're meandering your way through Jim Thorpe, don't hesitate to make a stop at The Mad Hatter.

we had to catch the rail ride and for cheap parking, so we reached this neighborhood early in the…read moremorning (8 AM). we visited this restaurant for breakfast & coffee. The decor is amusing and unique, This place is Alice's tea party, it nailed that ambiance. The chairs had heart-shaped backs which perfectly fit the theme. I was here only for breakfast and ordered french toast with coffee. The only guy I saw was the owner, he was taking care of everything. so service was on the slow side but let's accept it, we are in this area to enjoy the moment and not to "catch the train" (Pun intended).

After seeing some negative reviews I was hesitant to visit Antonio's pizzeria but I'm glad I did…read more We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and ordered a small cheese pizza pie and a chicken parmigiana entree with spaghetti, which came with bread and salad. Everything was tasty and I definitely recommend both. Our waitress was friendly and so was the gentleman by the door, so I need to disagree with the reviews that mentioned bad customer service. My only complaint is that they provide some super cheap paper plates, so when I tried to cut my chicken parmigiana the plate was also cut. If they want to use disposable plates, at least use something heavy duty. Also, note that apparently they do not sell alcohol.

Places like this can go very, very wrong or very, very right and fortunately = this jaded ex- New…read moreYawker and old-skool middle-aged Karen, knows what to order and do here to get a 5 star experience. 1. Do not order dinners. Order a whole pizza (NOT slices) or a Stromboli or Calzone. Or garlic knots. Always the knots. 2. Are you diabetic? Don't come here. Are you vegan, gluten-free, food snob? Don't come here. 3. Are you in a rush/hurry? Don't come here. Relax - and wait. It's worth the wait. This is not NY pizza - and it's not Scranton pizza and it's not Kingston Pizza - it's Carbon County Pizza and it. is. great. Did you order "chicken alfredo"? If you did and you didn't like this place it's your own fault. Shout out to Riley - our server. (I hope I spelled it right.) Give him a raise!!!!

This is a scratch kitchen with everything freshly made for the day. No freezers in the kitchen and…read morethe menu rotates based on season/ day. The food was delicious and the cleopatra salad was massive. The drinks were fun and tasty and the waitress was very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. She also made the drinks and was so accommodating to our needs!

We struggled to find an above average restaurant in this town and ended up here since it did not…read morehave sandwiches on its menu. What a pleasant surprise, the food was awesome. Three of us ordered Thai chicken and my wife ordered the Bangkok bowl. The ingredients were fresh and carefully selected, as the dish had a slightly sweet curry sauce on it. The chicken thigh was on top of a bed of short grain brown rice appropietly cooked for the dish. Veggies such as broccoli and eggplant were around the edges. The Bangkok bowl was slightly different as the samosas had a fair amount of heat to them. The waiter recommended mixing them with the rice and fried chickpeas, which worked well. For dessert, the rose and cardamom coffee glee had little rose flavor. I asked and they said it was infused as well as the garnish on top, but I failed to taste it. Ditto for the chocolate orange ganache, in which I could not taste the orange flavor. No points lost, the deserts were still better than average, not too sweet. Service was very good, the waiter loved to inform us of what to expect. Also, it was a good place for four of us to sit at a table and enjoy a conversation.