Chaplin’s Honky Tonk
Vincent: Chaplin’s Honky Tonk has been a place I’ve been going to a decent bit since moving up to Scranton. Located on Drinker Street, this saloon style bar is right up my alley, with cheap food and country music. Though I’m yet to go to any, they host a variety of events, from live music, to line dancing and karaoke. My go-to meal has been the Honky Tonk Double Cheeseburger, a burger loaded up with lettuce, onion straws, ketchup, mayonnaise and Colby Jack cheese.
Dutchie’s
Vincent: With the East Parker Street bridge being closed for a while, to get back to Marywood, one of the routes you can take back is Sanderson Street. On the corner of Sanderson and Deacon streets is Dutchie’s, which I finally tried after countless trips past. The menu is only one page, though it’s packed with all different types of food. The restaurant has a ton of beverage and chip options to enhance the meal, whether you order a pizza, salad, sandwich or soup. The only menu item I’ve tried so far was the Cuban, packed with pork, pickles, mustard and Swiss cheese.
Pete N Reenies
Brianna: Pete N Reenies is a restaurant iconic to my childhood, located on Main Street in Eynon. With the slogan of “where a taste of the ‘50s isn’t a thing of the past,” the restaurant is covered from wall to ceiling with 50s memorabilia from Pete and Maureen, the original owners. After their original successors did little to carry on the place’s legacy, the new owners, Justin and Courtney, have done their best to bring back the tastes I remember from my childhood. I would say that they’ve succeeded. Their mild sauce fries, named “Devil in Disguise fries,” are exactly how my parents and I remember them tasting, and even the new options we tried, such as the “Courtney’s Choice” burger, are a neat continuation of what Pete and Maureen started. If you love ‘50s media, I highly recommend stopping into this little place.
Harvest Seasonal Grill:
Rylie: I have been going to Harvest for special occasions for two years now and I still cannot get enough of it. The restaurant is located at the Shoppes at Montage and their menu is made of fresh and healthy dishes made of ingredients from local farms that they showcase on their menu. The menu changes with the season and though my favorite item is their Salmon B.L.T, I never have a hard time finding something I enjoy. For those of age, their drink menu features cocktails made from fresh fruit and juices, and for those who are not of legal drinking age they have a mocktail list as well! The staff is always friendly and helpful. While the place is a little on the pricey side, it is worth every cent. With graduation right around the corner, I highly recommend Harvest Seasonal Grill for any celebration.
The Downtown Deli
Rylie: Located in downtown Scranton, The Downtown Deli offers elevated diner options for a decent price. The menu features signature sandwiches, build your own sandwiches and a breakfast menu that has something for everyone. My favorite item is their vegetable omelette, as the bell peppers set this omelette apart from others. My favorite thing about this place is the coffee shop inside that offers different specials every month. I know when I go to breakfast, I like to have a coffee with it but I don’t like hot black coffee. They offer a variety of coffees and teas for whatever you’re feeling. If you have a free morning in Scranton, I recommend stopping in.
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