Restaurants near Luzerne

“Chewy, light and locally sourced, the bagel sandwich, with a perfect crunch from the gold-standard fried egg and crisp bacon, isn’t greasy or heavy but still packs incredible flavor. I got it on the everything bagel, and I might add some more cheese if I want it extra gooey next time, but it’s probably the proper amount. The iced coffee was lightly iced and I didn’t even have to specify (that’s my Dunkin’ hack, less ice since they love that bartender trick). It wasn’t too sweet and the unique house flavors pose some tough counter decisions; the praline was nutty and caramelly, with just the right amount of cinnamon. There’s table service when possible, but it can get busy so keeping your head up helps everyone. Jess and Kiersten keep a cozy and easy-to-do-work vibe inside, as the cafe doubled as my office last week. The sensibly relevant wifi password, easily explained, is also a huge flex these days. Whether you wanna settle in, or just stop by for a quick bite, this spot is versatile, open till 2 and offers one of the best breakfast sandwiches around. Well done!”

“Best omelettes I've ever had & the very best waffles I've ever tasted in my life!”

“Sugar craze is the best place i go their every time its open and buy whatever i can its so good i think you all would enjoy it to.”

“Great food, drinks, and great bartenders”

“The chicken cheesecake was very good as we're the fries. I had an Italian Bellini martini which was tasty and refreshing. The waitress/ bartender was very personable.”

“Stopped in for the Blue Moon Wing Tour
With Rock 107. Delicious wings and an ice cold glass of Blue Moon to wash it down. Good times happening @ Hops & Barley’s.”

“In the old days of the NEPA, there were bars on almost every block, and most of them were in houses either in a redone front room or the other side of the double. Like a step back in time, this is an artifact of the past✨”

“great service wonderful people and home cooked meals you will love”

“My son kept telling me he wanted us to try this restaurant as he lives in the area and he goes there often. It was a hike for us, but we decided to go try it out. There were 6 of us there, and everyone enjoyed their food, but I will speak to what we ordered. My son insisted we try the pizza as an appetizer. I am not really into pizza when I go out to a restaurant, so I was hesitant. When it came out, it was huge. I loved that it was very crisp on the bottom and it was not overloaded with sauce. It didn't have the typical cheese that slides off the pizza when you order it. The owner, Chris, came to check on us to see how we liked it. I thought it was fantastic, but there are a limited number made during the evening so I think you have to get there early. My daughter and I shared the bang bang cauliflower and that was very tasty. There was a lot of it so we ended up taking some of that home. The other appetizer we had were the soul scallops. We all thought this was an amazing appetizer and I loved the combination with the cornbread. We each had a salad before dinner and I personally like the spring mix with tomatoes. It wasn't an overly large salad, but it was a salad was what is was supposed to be: a precursor to dinner. With the portion sizes of the appetizers and the food, we actually ended up taking some of the salad home. My son got the Italian Chicken and Waffles, which was huge. I was give a taste of that and while it was a combination that I did not think would work, it was very good and a creative recipe. My husband had the Surf and Turf Fricassee and he is still talking about that almost a week later. It was a very nice dish and his steak came out the way he asked. He is frequently disappointed when he goes out to eat in other restaurants and is disappointed by how often the steak is overcooked. I had the Alfredo Bay, which again, was a large portion that I ended up taking home and finishing the next day. I was worried that it was going to be a bit too spicy with the Old Bay, but I liked the combination of ingredients so I thought I would give it a try. You can taste the kick, but it wasn't overwhelming thankfully. When talking to the owner, he said that the only dessert they were out of was the Tiramisu (which is one of my favorite desserts). His mom personally makes it so it tends to sell out. Chris.....tell your mother to make more (just kidding). The staff that we interacted with were very personable and friendly. While this was a little over an hour from home, we will definitely be back the next time we are visiting our son!”

“We stopped at Pizza Heaven because the place we usually frequent was closed. We were so impressed with the pizza that we haven't been back to the other place. We come to Pizza Heaven every week. We love Pizza Heaven!”

“I would recommend fat Daddy's very much so great atmosphere reasonably priced but where the hell is the food for the past 26 weeks we've been promised”

“Always prompt, courteous, appreciative, giant portions - but most of all delicious!!! I would give it a 5 star recommendation. Thank you for the experience,!”

“I went through the drive-thru and the order was fast and hot and the employee was very friendly. He took the time to explain that my napkins and nugget sauce were on the bottom of the bag.”

“Samantha had great service and was very friendly”

“We had the Kinya experience. The brown boba tea was delicious! The golden kinya roll was amazing! The ramen bowl was the best I’ve ever had! Definitely recommend this restaurant! We also had the kimchi and pork buns which were also really good! Our waitress was also so nice!! We will definitely be back!”

“A beautiful place to rest and relax with your friends and neighbors in Wilkes-Barre.”

“Delicious food and extremely friendly staff. Definitely the best food cart in Wilkes-Barre area. Healthy, protein packed, and many vegan options. It keeps you full but energizes you instead of feeling heavy.”

“I went there today with my granddaughter, this was her second time and she recommended it to me. My food was delicious, I will definitely be going back. The service was very very good, and we couldn’t have asked for a better waitress. I highly recommend….”

“The absolute BEST footlong hot dogs!!!! The people there are so nice, too...”

“Mission BBQ catered our wedding, and we truly cannot recommend them highly enough! The food was absolutely amazing—delicious, fresh, and a total hit with all of our guests—but what really set them apart was their exceptional service. The team went above and beyond to make our day special. They prepared custom plates just for me and my husband, packaged up all the leftovers, and even left us a thoughtfully packed meal for the end of the night. Every detail was handled with such care and consideration, and it made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. Mission BBQ brought not only incredible food but also warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. We’re so grateful for their role in our big day—it wouldn’t have been the same without them!”

“Great coffee, staff and of course CATS”

“Just home from a Wednesday evening dinner at The Refinery. I strongly recommend the kale salad and pumpkin agnolotti. A delicious combination of flavors..... fresh greens with tangy dressing, and the most tender agnolotti with fresh pumpkin sweetness. Good food for the soul, cozy atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Thank you, Kathy”

“We're on board with, and on record as saying to all our friends that, MVD is our favorite spot. But since we like trying new places too, we had to come back for the first time in over a year. It's not just the variety of tapas options, or the incredible wine selection, or the impeccable hospitality that will keep you coming back; it's the culinary journey rarely taken where the food transports you and you just sit back speechless thinking, “that was IT, where has this been?” You'll leave completely stuffed, and they'll be drinks… lots of drinks; but the concoctions are adventurous and more than worth trying a few of, and that's before you get to the wine list. They know their stuff; they travel the world to find inspiration for their own curated menu, but bring lesser-known varietals to the forefront that really challenge your palate and leave you needing to speak directly to the associate at the wine and spirits store, in the best way possible. If you have an unoaked chardonnay available, I immediately like you! You don't have to wait long once you order for those tasty shareable plates to come firing out; they're quick, efficient but also know how to help you pace your meal. Funny thing about this meal (that we shared with another couple we go touring with) is that it turned into a Catholic-guided, Lent-abiding seafood extravaganza, which was not necessarily our goal on approach. I love when a place really surprises you with things you wouldn't typically think to pair together or even order, and they become some of your favorite things altogether. Case in point, the escargot; most escargot I've ever had was rubbery, soaked in butter and masked with garlic. None of that was going on here, and they even did the work for you with the shells. Anything fried (empanadas, yuca fries, oysters, seabass tacos) had a very even, full but thin breading. Not a trace of residual oil, nothing heavy about it and still the right temp inside to not blast the filling. I really enjoyed the oysters, and the pickled radish and shallot would be good as an accompaniment for ANYTHING. The chimichurri is spot on, and anytime it appears on the menu, which it does several times, you should get those items. The butter sauce with a camarones was drinkable, the empanadas never disappoint, and the almond tart with wine-poached pears for dessert was literal perfection. Overall, our favorite drink was the Holy Smokes and they have a team-oriented approach to presenting dishes table side. Fun and friendly, the staff is knowledgeable, patient and has great personal recommendations, all with legit culinary knowledge. Go…like, now!”

“Excellent service, Richard was so nice! Food is always great!! Best kept secret! Mongolian beef was excellent! Ditto for the sushi!”

“Nicely decorated and comfortable. Some of the best pizza and baked goods I’ve ever had. 👍💯”

“Good People, Good Tea, Good Place !!!”

“Friendliest staff, food is yummy and consistent, old school and relaxed environment.”

“The BEST PIZZA! Wing pizza with blue cheese/pizza cheese/wing sauce and their famous red sauce! It’s just awesome! It hits the sweet side and a bit of spice !! Just too good! There’s no pizza that comes close! Yummy! Along with any other pizza with toppings! Win win !”

“We used Grico’s to cater our wedding and they were fantastic to work with. The catering manager, Marissa, was so easy to communicate with and promptly answered any questions that came up. They had a great selection of meal options and we chose the chicken francaise, blackened salmon with raspberry sauce, and filet mignon. All food choices were INCREDIBLE and all our guests were raving how great the food was. The service was top notch and the bartenders kept our drinks full all night. 10/10 service. We recommend Grico’s to anyone looking for an affordable wedding caterer!”

“We ordered the party pails for my son’s birthday party and they were great! You’re given the coolers, scoopers, spoons and cups. The staff was great to work with and the kids loved the Italian ice at the party. I will definitely order again and 100% recommend!”