Nice new diner, very friendly staff, good freshly made food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
MK Burton
Oh, where to begin! Walking into this diner felt like stepping into a Norman Rockwell Painting with the unmistakable scent of syrup and coffee that clings to the air like a warm hug from 1955. We were genuinely excited. The menu? A perfect throwback. Exactly what you’d hope for in a charming little roadside classic.
Our waitress was a gem—young, cheerful, and impressively attentive. She hit all the right notes, and honestly, she deserves a five-star diner of her own. The Hunger Board, offering meals for those down on their luck, was a heartwarming and beautiful touch. More places should take note.
Now... the food.
Here’s the thing: when you order the “Goulash Special,” your stomach starts dreaming of slow-cooked comfort, maybe something that’s been simmering all day with love. What you don’t expect is the unmistakable beep beep of a microwave followed by your plate arriving suspiciously fast—and suspiciously steaming in that peculiar, too-even way.
I tried to ignore it until I noticed multiple plates being retrieved from that same corner with the soft glow of radiation. It was like watching a nostalgia-themed episode of “Kitchen Shortcuts: The Series.” Might I gently suggest that if reheating is the name of the game, perhaps move the microwave somewhere not in direct line of sight? There's a certain magic to a diner, and sadly, watching my comfort food do a lap in the microwave before it does one in my stomach kind of breaks the spell.
To sum it up: A lot to love, especially the heart behind the place. Just maybe let the microwave live in the back, where diner dreams can stay uncrushed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Joe KOLAWASKI
Texas dogs were terrible !!!
Food: 1
Alan Minasi
Real solid cheese steak...great meat, toasted bun, well executed... People were soooo nice, prices were good, I will return 😁.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Henderson
Employees are so sweet, inside is cute, food is great, prices are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie Royer
Wonderful staff! Delicious food, very friendly, lovely atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Smith
Absolutely amazing food! The cook I was absolutely outstanding very nice and polite will definitely be making this place a regular stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Morgret
Man that new guy Nick in there incredible food very friendly as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Weaver-Miller
First visit was on a Monday! Special of the day , Homemade ham potpie! Perfect! Yumm!!, the ham, the potatoes, and lots of thick rolled dough for dumplings! Just as I would make at home, only better!! Excellent! Well worth the trip ..!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amity Cataldo
The Red Rooster diner was the only diner we saw off this particular stretch of 80! 3 miles off the exit in Bellefonte, PA and the friendly service and fantastic food made it WELL worth the tiny detour!
This afternoon, we made a pit stop on our way home and decided to try the Texas dogs and tots. The hot dogs were great and the tots were crispy and enjoyable. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very welcoming. The desserts appeared amazing - I will have to try something next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jason Smiths
75 to 80% of food is homemade
Sara Michaelson
great food, clean establishment. day waitress need to be more professional, smile, after all she is dealing with the public. Keep up the good work. This place should do well!
Dawn Moyer Payne
The ham potpie was perfect!! And the coleslaw is the bomb!
James Orndorf
Excellent service! Family friendly atmosphere and Great food! Highly recommend! Thank You Holly and Jason! God bless
Nice new diner, very friendly staff, good freshly made food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh, where to begin! Walking into this diner felt like stepping into a Norman Rockwell Painting with the unmistakable scent of syrup and coffee that clings to the air like a warm hug from 1955. We were genuinely excited. The menu? A perfect throwback. Exactly what you’d hope for in a charming little roadside classic.
Our waitress was a gem—young, cheerful, and impressively attentive. She hit all the right notes, and honestly, she deserves a five-star diner of her own. The Hunger Board, offering meals for those down on their luck, was a heartwarming and beautiful touch. More places should take note.
Now... the food.
Here’s the thing: when you order the “Goulash Special,” your stomach starts dreaming of slow-cooked comfort, maybe something that’s been simmering all day with love. What you don’t expect is the unmistakable beep beep of a microwave followed by your plate arriving suspiciously fast—and suspiciously steaming in that peculiar, too-even way.
I tried to ignore it until I noticed multiple plates being retrieved from that same corner with the soft glow of radiation. It was like watching a nostalgia-themed episode of “Kitchen Shortcuts: The Series.” Might I gently suggest that if reheating is the name of the game, perhaps move the microwave somewhere not in direct line of sight? There's a certain magic to a diner, and sadly, watching my comfort food do a lap in the microwave before it does one in my stomach kind of breaks the spell.
To sum it up: A lot to love, especially the heart behind the place. Just maybe let the microwave live in the back, where diner dreams can stay uncrushed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Texas dogs were terrible !!!
Food: 1
Real solid cheese steak...great meat, toasted bun, well executed... People were soooo nice, prices were good, I will return 😁.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Employees are so sweet, inside is cute, food is great, prices are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful staff! Delicious food, very friendly, lovely atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing food! The cook I was absolutely outstanding very nice and polite will definitely be making this place a regular stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Man that new guy Nick in there incredible food very friendly as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First visit was on a Monday! Special of the day , Homemade ham potpie! Perfect! Yumm!!, the ham, the potatoes, and lots of thick rolled dough for dumplings! Just as I would make at home, only better!! Excellent! Well worth the trip ..!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Red Rooster diner was the only diner we saw off this particular stretch of 80! 3 miles off the exit in Bellefonte, PA and the friendly service and fantastic food made it WELL worth the tiny detour!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This afternoon, we made a pit stop on our way home and decided to try the Texas dogs and tots. The hot dogs were great and the tots were crispy and enjoyable. The prices were reasonable and the staff was very welcoming. The desserts appeared amazing - I will have to try something next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
75 to 80% of food is homemade
great food, clean establishment. day waitress need to be more professional, smile, after all she is dealing with the public. Keep up the good work. This place should do well!
The ham potpie was perfect!! And the coleslaw is the bomb!
Excellent service! Family friendly atmosphere and Great food! Highly recommend! Thank You Holly and Jason! God bless
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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