Good food priced fairly, and served in a clean comfortable environment. Good place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeffrey Piper Sr.
Waitress was very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Hade
Best diner food in New Oxford, Hanover area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peggy Myers
Super friendly family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodi PRUNTY
Terribly slow! Order breakfast and received closer to lunch. Wait staff tries their best, but what can they do when the kitchen staff is slow.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Randy Waddell
Liver and ounions were delicious prepared perfectly I added extra onions
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Pastor
Quaint dinner, good food and service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dylan
Very good food! Amazing service too! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Schasz Schasz
do not eat here. we went and were the only people in the diner. waited 30 minutes for our food. then an additional 20 for the waitress to come back which she didn't. a Hispanic guy did. they literally locked us in the restaurant and knocked me over when pushing by me to open the door after he told us to open it ourselves. you are lucky I'm not pressing charges on whoever that Hispanic guy is. don't eat here. ever.
Heida Schaszberger
The Hispanic man locked us in the restaurant. Almost knocked me over and told us to unlock the door ourselves. We waited 30 minutes for our food when not one other person was there. The waitress disappeared for 20 minutes we set waiting and waiting. Finally the guy asks if we want boxes and we said yes but your waitress obviously quit because we've been waiting for 20 minutes. Then we paid, tried to leave and the door was locked. He told us to unlock the door ourselves but proceeded to knock me over. DONT give them business. Ever.
Tucked away just outside the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, PA, my partner and I happily stumbled upon 81 Diner on a crisp autumn afternoon. What began as a whim turned into a feast for the senses. This unassuming spot instantly transported us to a simpler era.
From the moment we stepped inside, the diner's clean lines and functional elegance wrapped us in a cozy cocoon.
Let's talk food.. My companion, a devoted fan of broiled fish (too rare on most menus), lit up as we saw the choices:
succulent salmon, flaky haddock, or tender flounder. I opted for the flounder stuffed with crabmeat, a decadent twist that arrived piping hot, perfectly broiled to golden perfection, with the sweet, briny crab mingling in harmonious bliss. Portions were generous, flavors bold yet balanced, and every bite a testament to why this family-owned haven punches way above its weight.
Yet it's those little, thoughtful flourishes that truly set 81 Diner apart and seal its spot in my heart. The water? Not a tepid trickle from the tap, but crisp, filtered H2O poured with clear care — a small gesture that speaks volumes about their commitment to quality without the upcharge. It's these touches that add up to extraordinary value, reminding you that true hospitality isn't about extravagance; it's about anticipation.
As we savored our meal, chatting with the warm proprietors whose pride in their craft shone through every smile and story, I felt that rare comfort of being truly seen and cared for.
I'm already plotting our return trip, eager to let these gracious hosts take care of us once more. Five stars hardly do it justice — this place deserves its own constellation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Fortress
Best BLTs & breakfast around & friendly staff!!! 🥰
Jeremiah Venhuizen
Waitress messed up my order, but food that came out was good. We sat at the table for about 15 min before anyone even talked to us or brought menus. After getting menus, waited 10 min for order to be taken. Took 20 min for an omelet and pancakes. Another 15 minures,trying to flag down someone, once done eating for staff to bring check. Staff interactions were minimal. I understand the times being what they are and help is hard to come by. The 2 waitress are probably family members trying to help out, but it felt like they could care less about being there.
If they would get better help, it would prob be a decent place, but for what it currently is, I'll go up the road and wait for Graybills where the food is better and quick service for about the same price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
SRT “SRT8Rob” Hemi
Nice place. Very clean. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Siobhan Roth
This place is so nice that I almost enjoyed waiting 3 hours there for a tow truck. Homemade cakes, pies, and ice cream! Lots of friendly regulars. The servers are professional, friendly, attentive, and good humored. Also, place is immaculate!
Good food priced fairly, and served in a clean comfortable environment. Good place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Waitress was very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best diner food in New Oxford, Hanover area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terribly slow! Order breakfast and received closer to lunch. Wait staff tries their best, but what can they do when the kitchen staff is slow.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Liver and ounions were delicious prepared perfectly I added extra onions
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint dinner, good food and service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very good food! Amazing service too! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
do not eat here. we went and were the only people in the diner. waited 30 minutes for our food. then an additional 20 for the waitress to come back which she didn't. a Hispanic guy did. they literally locked us in the restaurant and knocked me over when pushing by me to open the door after he told us to open it ourselves. you are lucky I'm not pressing charges on whoever that Hispanic guy is. don't eat here. ever.
The Hispanic man locked us in the restaurant. Almost knocked me over and told us to unlock the door ourselves. We waited 30 minutes for our food when not one other person was there.
The waitress disappeared for 20 minutes we set waiting and waiting. Finally the guy asks if we want boxes and we said yes but your waitress obviously quit because we've been waiting for 20 minutes.
Then we paid, tried to leave and the door was locked. He told us to unlock the door ourselves but proceeded to knock me over.
DONT give them business. Ever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Tucked away just outside the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, PA, my partner and I happily stumbled upon 81 Diner on a crisp autumn afternoon. What began as a whim turned into a feast for the senses. This unassuming spot instantly transported us to a simpler era.
From the moment we stepped inside, the diner's clean lines and functional elegance wrapped us in a cozy cocoon.
Let's talk food.. My companion, a devoted fan of broiled fish (too rare on most menus), lit up as we saw the choices:
succulent salmon, flaky haddock, or tender flounder. I opted for the flounder stuffed with crabmeat, a decadent twist that arrived piping hot, perfectly broiled to golden perfection, with the sweet, briny crab mingling in harmonious bliss. Portions were generous, flavors bold yet balanced, and every bite a testament to why this family-owned haven punches way above its weight.
Yet it's those little, thoughtful flourishes that truly set 81 Diner apart and seal its spot in my heart. The water? Not a tepid trickle from the tap, but crisp, filtered H2O poured with clear care — a small gesture that speaks volumes about their commitment to quality without the upcharge. It's these touches that add up to extraordinary value, reminding you that true hospitality isn't about extravagance; it's about anticipation.
As we savored our meal, chatting with the warm proprietors whose pride in their craft shone through every smile and story, I felt that rare comfort of being truly seen and cared for.
I'm already plotting our return trip, eager to let these gracious hosts take care of us once more. Five stars hardly do it justice — this place deserves its own constellation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best BLTs & breakfast around & friendly staff!!! 🥰
Waitress messed up my order, but food that came out was good.
We sat at the table for about 15 min before anyone even talked to us or brought menus. After getting menus, waited 10 min for order to be taken.
Took 20 min for an omelet and pancakes. Another 15 minures,trying to flag down someone, once done eating for staff to bring check.
Staff interactions were minimal.
I understand the times being what they are and help is hard to come by. The 2 waitress are probably family members trying to help out, but it felt like they could care less about being there.
If they would get better help, it would prob be a decent place, but for what it currently is, I'll go up the road and wait for Graybills where the food is better and quick service for about the same price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nice place. Very clean. Food was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
This place is so nice that I almost enjoyed waiting 3 hours there for a tow truck. Homemade cakes, pies, and ice cream! Lots of friendly regulars. The servers are professional, friendly, attentive, and good humored. Also, place is immaculate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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