The first day of 2009 took us on a drive north to the Pocono Mountains. The air was a 
crisp 14 degrees and the sky that vibrant shade of blue that often partners with such a biting cold. We decided to stop for breakfast at the Snydersville Family Diner. It was our first visit but will not be our last. Despite the frigid weather, we couldn’t have chosen a warmer, more friendly spot to eat.
As we entered the attractive brick building, a line extended into the outer vestibule. Still, our wait there was a short one. After only a few minutes we were seated at a window booth on the south side of the restaurant. Bright yellow sunlight streamed across the table providing a warm feeling in the brown paneled dining room.
The diner’s menu offered traditional breakfast options including assorted omelets, French Toast, pancakes, and many other good foods. Our waitress, a motherly sort garbed in a pretty print uniform top, brought us glasses of water followed by two cups of deliciously strong coffee. Hungry after our drive, we quickly placed our orders.
Voices buzzed around us. It was apparent from the easy conversation with the staff that many guests were regulars in the restaurant. The familiarity made us feel comfortable and gave a homey feel as we skimmed through pages of the day’s newspapers. We discussed recent movie reviews and a few of the news stories from 2008.
Soon our kindly waitress was delivering our orders. My husband had requested corned beef hash with poached eggs, wheat toast, and a side order of bacon. I’d asked for a favorite. Neither of us was disappointed. He described his corned beef hash and eggs as “delicious.” The same word described my French Toast. Nicely battered and browned, the flavor was just as hoped for. And although our cups looked small, our efficient waitress kept them well-filled with steaming black coffee.
Our bill for an order of corned beef hash with two eggs and toast, a side order of bacon, French Toast with bacon, and two cups of coffee came to just under $17 (plus tip). Delicious food, superb service and friendly atmosphere. I heartily recommend a visit! For us, it provided a most pleasant start to the New Year.
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The Snydersville Family Diner is located on Business 209 in Snydersville, PA. Its actual street address for Mapquest is 3200 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, PA. They are open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Sara
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January 12, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Anna Marinho
Hi Sara: Was nice to see your comments on the Syndersville Dinner.
I lived in the Stroudsburg area (via a transplant from NY) for 28 years.
I grew up three lovely daughters who have spent many a time at
the Syndersville Diner via get togethers for cheerleading, soccer
practice, etc. On occasion, my hubby (when we could get out with
a sitter) was always there for a late night pre-breakfast. Good memories.
Great food.
I don’t know if you like scrapple? My hubby does not. Therefore, I
never tend to have it in the house for breakfast at home. But, whenever
I do go out to breakfast, you can be sure–that’s my order, with eggs, ymmmm!
Back to reality…the Snydersville Diner, has the “yummiest” scrapple, ever!!!
So, if you like it…next time you and hubby take a visit there, try it.
On another subject, when you’re out and about in Bethlehem. Try
Billy’s Diner. It may be a little pricey, but worth the visit. And, if
you and hubby are up to lunch, their burgers are soooo good. Small
place. Good, fresh home cooked food. It’s also a great start for a
short walk to Main Street in the center of Bethlehem. Great stores,
fantastic atmosphere.
Best, Anne Marinho
January 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Sara
Thank you for writing, Anna! We seemed to have found a gold mine at Snydersville. Such a homey place. I can see why you and your family have enjoyed it so much.
We went to Billy’s Diner a few months before I started this blog. It is definitely on my list to return for a review. It’s a wonderful spot with great food. You’ve probably heard that he is going to open a second restaurant called “Greekers.” See the link.
http://www.wfmz.com/view/?id=601959
Thanks again for reading BitV. I enjoyed your comments.
Sara
April 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Alley
Sara,
Hi! Your blog is great. I grew up in the Pocono’s (Wind Gap) and still have family that live there. When I am visiting my family in the Pocono’s we almost always make a trip to Snydersville Diner. Good and inexpensive food. I have fond memories of going to Snydersville Diner late at night as a teenager when they were open 24×7.
April 13, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Sara
Thanks for writing, Alley! I’m so pleased that you like my blog. I enjoy writing it, especially when I hear from readers. We stumbled on a gold mine at the Snydersville Diner. It has a very loyal following and, after eating there, I see why. The Nazareth Diner has created similar memories among our own local teens.
Enjoy your next trip home! Glad I could help you relive a few memories. Thanks again for writing!
Sara
April 13, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Anna Marinho
Yes, Sara…you’re right on target! Next to having great food at the Snydersville Diner, on a trip to the Pocono’s (where I, too, lived for
30 years before relocating to the Borough of Nazareth) is our
beloved Nazareth Diner. Great soup and salad bar…always fresh and
the “senior” menu is a great “bang for your buck.”
Of course, only second the them…is your fantastic recipes for a “warm
and yummy breakfast at home.”
Did I mention to you that you have to try Mollies in Stroudsburg, too?
Many good eats with the “teens” after church at St. Lukes on Main
Street, there also. I believe they also do some dinners on a limited
level. Nice place. Been content just staying home with our Nazareth
Dinner and The Valley on 191, too.
Keep up the “tummy tuning.” Anna
April 13, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Sara
Thanks, Anna!
Not sure I’ve heard about Mollie’s. We don’t get up to Stroudsburg too often but we did visit an exceptional restaurant on Main Street for Mother’s Day breakfast several years ago. Can’t recall the name. Ok, Stroudsburg is now on the list. I should have started this years ago.
Thanks again!
Sara
September 15, 2009 at 9:24 am
DeAnne
Love your blog…and I have always loved the Snydersville Diner…where the folks and food are finer…
I used to work as a hostess there, and I worked with some very fine folks!
The food is A#1…esp. their mac n cheese, which when I worked there, was always served on Fridays. On Tuesdays, people are lined up outside on the ramp, because Tuesdays are Pork and Sauerkraut day.
Don’t forget to take home one of their wonderful home-made pies…they are the best around!
Not only is it a great diner, the country ride on the way to enjoy it is equally enjoyable….it truly is a Pocono Gem.