Although the food was just average, this place has classic diner written all over it. The front of West Shore Diner look dilapidated with an AC hanging on for dear life. There's a larger seating area in the back and it feels like you're sitting on a hill because the floor is so significantly slanted. The food here was alright. We had biscuits and gravy, with eggs, bacon an d toast, as well as some pancakes. The biscuits and gravy were pretty good but definitely needed some added pepper and hot sauce. Pancakes were slightly above average. The coffee was standard diner coffee. In terms of bang for your buck the place is amazing. Everything I just mentioned cost a mere 11 bucks. Good luck finding that elsewhere. All in all it was a great diner experience and I would recommend the place if you want an out of the way diner where only locals eat.
(4)
Jillian F.
Aw man. Sorry to see a lot of people don't appreciate a good, excellently priced greasy spoon when they experience it. This place is a staple. First, the service can't be beat. I don't go here all the time, but certain waitresses I swear recognize me despite only visiting a few times a year. The patrons always have some honest, real conversations going on that are great to overhear. This is usually sparked by several people enjoying their breakfast over the Sunday Patriot News. Ask your waitress about the history of the building, it's a local history lesson. The food is solid, hearty breakfast fare and under $5 in 2014! Eggs and bacon always cooked spot on. This place is an old school gem worth a stop. This has a lost element I'm sad to see lacking in a lot of places. Charm.
(4)
Annie H.
Very disappointed. My husband and I, travel to different do diners. Out of all the ones we have been to, this is the dirtiest. Sticky tables, dirty old silverware, dirty cups and the worst coffee ever. Sometimes looks can be deceiving, this place matches. The appearance on the outside will tell you exactly what its like on the inside! Nasty, nasty, nasty!
The service was friendly, the coffee tasted great. We visited for Sunday breakfast and we were very disappointed. The place seemed dirty all around, but I was hopeful about the food based upon other's positive reviews. Our food was just okay. I had the egg scramble and it seemed to have more potatoes and less eggs than other places I frequent for breakfast. I had to scrap off some dried food from my spoon, so I used my knife to stir my coffee. The ketchup bottle was gross. The sugar jar was really gross. It felt greasy and there was sugar caked to the spout. There was a slice of toast missing from my plate when it was served. Our breakfast seemed overpriced for what we received (and the fact that everything seems sticky and dirty). I really wanted to enjoy this place because it is cute and kitschy, however I wasn't impressed, and we were kinda grossed out, so we won't be going back.
(2)
Lindsay J.
If your looking for a solid breakfast with a nostalgic atmosphere, look no further. Great coffee, fantastic food, and you can't beat the price. Try the cheesesteak omelette, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
David A.
Greasy hole in the wall. Exactly what you would expect from looking at the exterior. Had some egg whites and wheat toast. Pretty basic. But it was the safe choice.
(2)
Megan N.
I love this place! Come here all the time with mum! Love hearing everyone's stories. The food is so good I love their macaroni and burger soup and breakfast! Prices are amazingly cheap and the atmosphere is superb!
(5)
Full C.
Order of cheesy scrambled eggs = scrambled eggs + slice of cheese on top. Not quite what was asked for. Loud owner/cook + quiet waitress = hard to order anything. Outside cleanliness matched inside cleanliness... everything seemed a bit dull and dingy. Cheap, yes. Cheap enough to return? Most likely not. Sorry folks, convenience + low cost + meh food + hard to hear does not equal fans of repeat business.
(2)
Dan P.
I'm convinced people in lemoyne have no taste buds. The amount of times i've gone to this place and someone has found a hair fingernail in there food is countless. At one point i told my friends to go with out me if they were going i'd rather pay the money to go to mcdonalds. This place is gross and i wish they would get shut down. Its look of being in an old style cafe is consistent with the inside features including there pantry stove. Save your 3 dollars for breakfast and get some eggs and bacon and i'll cook for you
(1)
H B.
Old fashion little diner! Friendly staff! A place where the waitress knows the names of the regulars! Felt like I was back in RI! Great Breakfast!
(4)
Christopher M.
I heart this place! It's seriously a cut above a lot of other diners that I've frequented...and I've lived in Jersey! The staff are nice. The food is awesome. Just go already! Mangia!
(4)
Matthew H.
I don't go to church. I go to the West Shore Diner to find my Heaven. If your looking for a fat slice of Americana wholesomeness, this place is it! Some people aren't diner people. If you are, this is your valhalla.
(5)
Jose M.
This place is fantastic! Everytime we stop in Harrisburg we go here for breakfast. The food is phenomenal and the service is good. The host and hostess are real polite. The appearance is a traditional diner bringing memories of yesteryear America. You have to try the blueberry hotcakes!
(5)
Robert S.
I arrived on a recent Wednesday afternoon and took a seat in a booth on the far right end. I was just given the specials printed on a piece of paper and thought that this diner really cut back on their selections. I finally ordered a Italian cheese steak and a piece of pie for $ 5.00, as printed on the specials. My cheese steak was tasty BUT was served on a hamburger-type bun. I was expecting a steak roll! Only after eating my piece of peach pie, did a party come in and ordered items not on the specials. I asked the waitress about the full service menu and she replied, " I didn't think you wanted to see it." I was taken back somewhat and really wanted to order something from more than a half dozen choices. This is a diner and not worth getting upset over and if I was offered the full menu, I probably would have ordered a platter or even something that would have cost more and perhaps left a bigger tip. I will still return as I have been doing for many years since this diner was featured on the PBS PA Diners Documentary.
(3)
Al J.
Ambiance is rough but don't let the exterior fool you. Food and service were excellent.
(5)
Julie B.
I'm struggling with this one. Other reviewers seem to love this place...I don't know. One reviewer mentioned that this place looks like it closed down awhile ago and that's no joke. Was the staff friendly? Sure. Was it incredibly cheap? Indeed. Did this place stand still in time? Absolutely! I guess the food was good-ish. It was diner food. The coffee was pretty good for a diner. The portions were substantial, especially for breakfast sausage lovers (I am not one). I read Susie M.'s review and as result opted for the creamed chip beef (a dish I only eat on recommendation). I thought it was thin and kind of flat in taste. Mostly I was turned off by the smell in the back room where we sat. It had that Karn's bloody meat mixed with ammonia smell. Verdict: It's probably a really suitable place to nurse a hangover and it's probably pretty awesome if you are a regular.
(3)
John F.
Throw yourself back to the 50s..wait maybe that is the 40s. Very neat slice of Americana here. I have only had breakfast, but the other menu items look good as well (homemade chicken pot pie) but if you are looking for comfort food--a great choice. The food is not stellar, but it is consistently good and the portions are very generous. Now the price---somewhere between the 40s and now. You can get a full breakfast here for the price of an egg McMuffin at Mcdonalds! The crowd is always fun and talkative about anything--local business, politics, sports, and the owner and waitresses remind me of Alice, Flo and Mel from Alice. Whenever I am up here, I try to stop in and am never disappointed! Give it a shot
(4)
Tricia R.
Ever since I discovered this hole in the wall diner, I can't stop coming back. The raisin French toast and Philly cheesesteak omelette are my favorite main courses and the home fries are solid too. The staff is great, the customers are interesting and the prices are low. If a layer of grime is going to get to you, however, don't be surprised--then again, don't you want real diner food?
(4)
Yan G.
Patron: You know my neighbor, the one with all the cats? Waitress: Yeah, what about him? Patron: He finally got indoor plumbing! --Conversation overheard at West Shore Diner on Monday. Those who don't believe in the possibility of time travel obviously have never been to West Shore Diner. I am thoroughly convinced that I didn't just have breakfast in Central Pennsylvania on Monday; I had breakfast in Central Pennsylvania in 1968. And I loved it! On the outside, the diner looks as an old trailer converted into a restaurant, probably because it is, in fact, an old trailer. The old trailer is the main dining room with a few counter seats and a few cramped booths. There was another dining room in the back, which looked slightly more spacious. Remember the diner from The Big Lebowski where the all-important toe discussion takes place? West Shore Diner's decor is a rundown version of that Hollywood icon. Waitress: "Excuse me, sir. Could you please keep your voices down? This is a family restaurant." Walter: "Oh, please, dear. For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint." Anyway, back to West Shore Diner. The decor and the ambiance aren't the only things here reminding you of 1968. The prices are from a different era, too. How much would you pay for a breakfast plate that includes 2 scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 slices of toast and a generous serving of home fries? How does $2.90 sound? That's right, two dollars and ninety cents! My friend had a Greek omelet for under $3.50. And the food tastes good, just like your mom used to make. I had 3 cups of coffee, too (free refills). When I got the bill, I felt like I was robbing them blind: $9.57, including tax. I left $12 on the table and received multiple "thank yous" before I left. WOW. Last time my friend and I were here, a year ago to the day, one of the regulars was passing out homemade chocolate creations. She got a chocolate mouse with a cherry stem for a tail. I got something Christmas-y and chocolate-y, too. Yep, it's that kind of place. In the greasy spoon eatery category, West Shore Diner is the clear blue ribbon winner.
(4)
Donald B.
Our food was delicious. Pretty much everything you want from a diner. Yum!
(5)
Susie M.
My beloved friend John took me to the West Shore Diner one morning to fuel up for a Karns meat counter buying spree. The place is easy to miss: no bigger than a minute, looks like it closed a few years back. Don't be fooled. Park and step right in. The place is neat and spotless inside, friendly and laid back. It's so small that you are friends with everyone else in the place by the time you leave, just by virtue of proximity. Delicious breakfasts. Best chipped beef around. Start your day off with a smile and a satisfied stomach. I plan to be a regular.
(4)
Jane R.
Love this place. It's a diner, one of the oldest in PA. The food is good, they have great specials and it's cheap. I generally stick to a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake. All done just like you'd expect. No nasty gloppy fake shakes here. Milk, ice cream and hershey's syrup in the chocolate ones. They even leave the metal container so you can have it all!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Carlo S.
Although the food was just average, this place has classic diner written all over it. The front of West Shore Diner look dilapidated with an AC hanging on for dear life. There's a larger seating area in the back and it feels like you're sitting on a hill because the floor is so significantly slanted. The food here was alright. We had biscuits and gravy, with eggs, bacon an d toast, as well as some pancakes. The biscuits and gravy were pretty good but definitely needed some added pepper and hot sauce. Pancakes were slightly above average. The coffee was standard diner coffee. In terms of bang for your buck the place is amazing. Everything I just mentioned cost a mere 11 bucks. Good luck finding that elsewhere. All in all it was a great diner experience and I would recommend the place if you want an out of the way diner where only locals eat.
(4)Jillian F.
Aw man. Sorry to see a lot of people don't appreciate a good, excellently priced greasy spoon when they experience it. This place is a staple. First, the service can't be beat. I don't go here all the time, but certain waitresses I swear recognize me despite only visiting a few times a year. The patrons always have some honest, real conversations going on that are great to overhear. This is usually sparked by several people enjoying their breakfast over the Sunday Patriot News. Ask your waitress about the history of the building, it's a local history lesson. The food is solid, hearty breakfast fare and under $5 in 2014! Eggs and bacon always cooked spot on. This place is an old school gem worth a stop. This has a lost element I'm sad to see lacking in a lot of places. Charm.
(4)Annie H.
Very disappointed. My husband and I, travel to different do diners. Out of all the ones we have been to, this is the dirtiest. Sticky tables, dirty old silverware, dirty cups and the worst coffee ever. Sometimes looks can be deceiving, this place matches. The appearance on the outside will tell you exactly what its like on the inside! Nasty, nasty, nasty!
(1)Michaél B.
The service was friendly, the coffee tasted great. We visited for Sunday breakfast and we were very disappointed. The place seemed dirty all around, but I was hopeful about the food based upon other's positive reviews. Our food was just okay. I had the egg scramble and it seemed to have more potatoes and less eggs than other places I frequent for breakfast. I had to scrap off some dried food from my spoon, so I used my knife to stir my coffee. The ketchup bottle was gross. The sugar jar was really gross. It felt greasy and there was sugar caked to the spout. There was a slice of toast missing from my plate when it was served. Our breakfast seemed overpriced for what we received (and the fact that everything seems sticky and dirty). I really wanted to enjoy this place because it is cute and kitschy, however I wasn't impressed, and we were kinda grossed out, so we won't be going back.
(2)Lindsay J.
If your looking for a solid breakfast with a nostalgic atmosphere, look no further. Great coffee, fantastic food, and you can't beat the price. Try the cheesesteak omelette, you won't be disappointed.
(5)David A.
Greasy hole in the wall. Exactly what you would expect from looking at the exterior. Had some egg whites and wheat toast. Pretty basic. But it was the safe choice.
(2)Megan N.
I love this place! Come here all the time with mum! Love hearing everyone's stories. The food is so good I love their macaroni and burger soup and breakfast! Prices are amazingly cheap and the atmosphere is superb!
(5)Full C.
Order of cheesy scrambled eggs = scrambled eggs + slice of cheese on top. Not quite what was asked for. Loud owner/cook + quiet waitress = hard to order anything. Outside cleanliness matched inside cleanliness... everything seemed a bit dull and dingy. Cheap, yes. Cheap enough to return? Most likely not. Sorry folks, convenience + low cost + meh food + hard to hear does not equal fans of repeat business.
(2)Dan P.
I'm convinced people in lemoyne have no taste buds. The amount of times i've gone to this place and someone has found a hair fingernail in there food is countless. At one point i told my friends to go with out me if they were going i'd rather pay the money to go to mcdonalds. This place is gross and i wish they would get shut down. Its look of being in an old style cafe is consistent with the inside features including there pantry stove. Save your 3 dollars for breakfast and get some eggs and bacon and i'll cook for you
(1)H B.
Old fashion little diner! Friendly staff! A place where the waitress knows the names of the regulars! Felt like I was back in RI! Great Breakfast!
(4)Christopher M.
I heart this place! It's seriously a cut above a lot of other diners that I've frequented...and I've lived in Jersey! The staff are nice. The food is awesome. Just go already! Mangia!
(4)Matthew H.
I don't go to church. I go to the West Shore Diner to find my Heaven. If your looking for a fat slice of Americana wholesomeness, this place is it! Some people aren't diner people. If you are, this is your valhalla.
(5)Jose M.
This place is fantastic! Everytime we stop in Harrisburg we go here for breakfast. The food is phenomenal and the service is good. The host and hostess are real polite. The appearance is a traditional diner bringing memories of yesteryear America. You have to try the blueberry hotcakes!
(5)Robert S.
I arrived on a recent Wednesday afternoon and took a seat in a booth on the far right end. I was just given the specials printed on a piece of paper and thought that this diner really cut back on their selections. I finally ordered a Italian cheese steak and a piece of pie for $ 5.00, as printed on the specials. My cheese steak was tasty BUT was served on a hamburger-type bun. I was expecting a steak roll! Only after eating my piece of peach pie, did a party come in and ordered items not on the specials. I asked the waitress about the full service menu and she replied, " I didn't think you wanted to see it." I was taken back somewhat and really wanted to order something from more than a half dozen choices. This is a diner and not worth getting upset over and if I was offered the full menu, I probably would have ordered a platter or even something that would have cost more and perhaps left a bigger tip. I will still return as I have been doing for many years since this diner was featured on the PBS PA Diners Documentary.
(3)Al J.
Ambiance is rough but don't let the exterior fool you. Food and service were excellent.
(5)Julie B.
I'm struggling with this one. Other reviewers seem to love this place...I don't know. One reviewer mentioned that this place looks like it closed down awhile ago and that's no joke. Was the staff friendly? Sure. Was it incredibly cheap? Indeed. Did this place stand still in time? Absolutely! I guess the food was good-ish. It was diner food. The coffee was pretty good for a diner. The portions were substantial, especially for breakfast sausage lovers (I am not one). I read Susie M.'s review and as result opted for the creamed chip beef (a dish I only eat on recommendation). I thought it was thin and kind of flat in taste. Mostly I was turned off by the smell in the back room where we sat. It had that Karn's bloody meat mixed with ammonia smell. Verdict: It's probably a really suitable place to nurse a hangover and it's probably pretty awesome if you are a regular.
(3)John F.
Throw yourself back to the 50s..wait maybe that is the 40s. Very neat slice of Americana here. I have only had breakfast, but the other menu items look good as well (homemade chicken pot pie) but if you are looking for comfort food--a great choice. The food is not stellar, but it is consistently good and the portions are very generous. Now the price---somewhere between the 40s and now. You can get a full breakfast here for the price of an egg McMuffin at Mcdonalds! The crowd is always fun and talkative about anything--local business, politics, sports, and the owner and waitresses remind me of Alice, Flo and Mel from Alice. Whenever I am up here, I try to stop in and am never disappointed! Give it a shot
(4)Tricia R.
Ever since I discovered this hole in the wall diner, I can't stop coming back. The raisin French toast and Philly cheesesteak omelette are my favorite main courses and the home fries are solid too. The staff is great, the customers are interesting and the prices are low. If a layer of grime is going to get to you, however, don't be surprised--then again, don't you want real diner food?
(4)Yan G.
Patron: You know my neighbor, the one with all the cats? Waitress: Yeah, what about him? Patron: He finally got indoor plumbing! --Conversation overheard at West Shore Diner on Monday. Those who don't believe in the possibility of time travel obviously have never been to West Shore Diner. I am thoroughly convinced that I didn't just have breakfast in Central Pennsylvania on Monday; I had breakfast in Central Pennsylvania in 1968. And I loved it! On the outside, the diner looks as an old trailer converted into a restaurant, probably because it is, in fact, an old trailer. The old trailer is the main dining room with a few counter seats and a few cramped booths. There was another dining room in the back, which looked slightly more spacious. Remember the diner from The Big Lebowski where the all-important toe discussion takes place? West Shore Diner's decor is a rundown version of that Hollywood icon. Waitress: "Excuse me, sir. Could you please keep your voices down? This is a family restaurant." Walter: "Oh, please, dear. For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint." Anyway, back to West Shore Diner. The decor and the ambiance aren't the only things here reminding you of 1968. The prices are from a different era, too. How much would you pay for a breakfast plate that includes 2 scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 slices of toast and a generous serving of home fries? How does $2.90 sound? That's right, two dollars and ninety cents! My friend had a Greek omelet for under $3.50. And the food tastes good, just like your mom used to make. I had 3 cups of coffee, too (free refills). When I got the bill, I felt like I was robbing them blind: $9.57, including tax. I left $12 on the table and received multiple "thank yous" before I left. WOW. Last time my friend and I were here, a year ago to the day, one of the regulars was passing out homemade chocolate creations. She got a chocolate mouse with a cherry stem for a tail. I got something Christmas-y and chocolate-y, too. Yep, it's that kind of place. In the greasy spoon eatery category, West Shore Diner is the clear blue ribbon winner.
(4)Donald B.
Our food was delicious. Pretty much everything you want from a diner. Yum!
(5)Susie M.
My beloved friend John took me to the West Shore Diner one morning to fuel up for a Karns meat counter buying spree. The place is easy to miss: no bigger than a minute, looks like it closed a few years back. Don't be fooled. Park and step right in. The place is neat and spotless inside, friendly and laid back. It's so small that you are friends with everyone else in the place by the time you leave, just by virtue of proximity. Delicious breakfasts. Best chipped beef around. Start your day off with a smile and a satisfied stomach. I plan to be a regular.
(4)Jane R.
Love this place. It's a diner, one of the oldest in PA. The food is good, they have great specials and it's cheap. I generally stick to a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake. All done just like you'd expect. No nasty gloppy fake shakes here. Milk, ice cream and hershey's syrup in the chocolate ones. They even leave the metal container so you can have it all!
(5)