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Fairgrounds Diner

1111 Spring Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013-1587
717-249-2836
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Ranked #53 of 100 restaurants in Carlisle
Cuisines: American
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I love diners for breakfast, but when i go, i want to get in and get out. I've been to several and it seems to take forever to order and get my food. but not at the carlisle diner. I timed it once...3.5 minutes from getting to my seat until I was eating my bacon and eggs. the gals there... More

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Newville, Pennsylvania, United States
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

plenty of good American Diner food. reasonable prices...large portions very busy Sat & Sun AM breakfast complaints: small parking lot, won't allow salad as a side

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012 via mobile

My Wife and I stopped here for breakfast and found the food to be terrible. The wait staff was prompt, friendly and courteous and we were seated right away. My wife ordered the French toast with "fresh strawberries" and I ordered bacon & eggs. We travel a lot and we've experienced different restaurants and this experience was by far the... More

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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46 reviews 46 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

We eat there frequently, and there has yet to be something that I want to go back and eat again. But the food is always pleasant, not disappointing, and well priced. Good service, too.

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We eat here frequently, since we are local. My absolute favorite is the breakfast steak wrap. It has cheesesteak and eggs in a wrap and it comes with fried potatoes. The omlettes are delicious here too! The only issue I have ever had is that almost everything needs salt, but I understand the cooks allowing everyone to salt their own... More

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Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

I tried the Fairground Diner today. I have heard good things. The parking lot was full and the place was busy but I got a seat right away. The staff are friendly and judging by the use of first names it seems to have a lot of regulars. The prices are good, 2 eggs, fries , toast and meat starting... More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012

Wonderful service, great food, excellent value - who could ask for more!! I will go back!

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kenmore ny
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74 reviews 74 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

had a great breakfast with good service. Coffe is hot and booths and tables with lots of town regulars. Near the car show arena and priced right. Lots of parking and close to main part of town yet in a green suburban neighborhood. Waitress really smile and good homecooking!!!!!

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Carlisle, PA
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010

I've been here once before for breakfast. It was fine. But dinner was a whole 'nother story! In looking at the menu I noticed a lovely descripiton for the fried haddock dinner, along-side a picture; fried haddock just the way I like it. I also ordered the only fresh veggie they had, broccoli with cheese. Well the haddock was nothing... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2008

Never had anything bad here. Great food and service

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