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Halloween morning dawned slowly. Early drizzles were soon swept away by a warm drying breeze. Flame colored leaves blew from the trees. 
Promises of a fair day for folks young and old to march in Nazareth’s Halloween Day Parade. All in all, a good morning for breakfast at a restaurant named the Harvest Grill.
As we entered, we spied a couple seated on a couch and chair near the front window. Deep in conversation, they seemed to enjoy their leisurely breakfast. We walked on into the elegant décor. Earth-toned granite tile floors and salmon-hued walls gave the whole restaurant a solid, classic look. We chose a corner table near the front.
A pleasant young waitress delivered breakfast menus and took our drink orders. Coffee and iced water, as usual. 
As we waited, we scanned the menu. Many favorites to choose from but today it just took a minute or so to decide. When our fragrant coffee arrived in over-sized white mugs, we placed our orders. Eggs Benedict for M. while I chose Strawberry Stuffed French Toast.
We sipped our coffee, as flavorful as the aroma. Chatting idly, we paged through the Morning Call and Express-Times, skimming articles ranging from the latest on the flu to the upcoming election. Tuesday, November 3rd – remember to vote!
Our food arrived looking exquisitely delicious on the large white plates. Chef Bob certainly understands presentation! 
The waitress asked if I wanted syrup then brought a small pitcher. I didn’t need it. The thick French Toast was spread with cream cheese and strawberries, delightfully rich and sweet. M. enjoyed his Eggs Benedict, every bit as tasty as it looked. Although the food arrived hot, the one improvement, he said, would have been pre-warmed plates.
Our total bill including tax came to just under $20 (plus tip) for Stuffed French Toast, Eggs Benedict including home fries and fruit, with a side order of bacon, and two cups of coffee with ample refills. Our food was of good quality, service was excellent, and the atmosphere inviting. It’s worth a visit!
The Harvest Grill is located at 4062 Easton-Nazareth Highway, at the intersection of Highway 248 and Main Street in Nazareth, PA. 610-365-2964. There is adequate parking at the rear of the restaurant, and limited parking along the east side. They are open Tuesday through Sunday. Dinners allow for BYOB. The Harvest Grill also caters, and is available for private parties.
Sara
NOTE: HARVEST GRILL is now under new ownership. Great restaurant but serves lunch and dinner only.
The blacktop in front of the diner glistened from an early morning rain. 
Overhead, a light breeze puffed away the clouds, changing the sky from soft gray to powder blue. A few Saturday morning errands with my son included a stop at Jiffy Lube for an oil change. While the car was being serviced, the Palmer Diner seemed convenient for some hot coffee and a bite to eat.
My son stops in occasionally but it had been a while since I’d been there. The restaurant looked refreshed since then – the floor tiled, the booths newer.
We took a booth next to the window. The lone waitress, a sweet looking girl, brought over two menus. While she left to bring our coffees and water, we reviewed the offerings of standard breakfast fare. The coffee was delivered in a stainless steel carafe (by now, you may know how I love carafes!) then took our orders.
As we waited for our meals, we caught up on each others’ lives – school, work, and outside interests.
Eating out for breakfast, however infrequent, allows a mom to catch up with her adult child’s life. Sitting captive in a diner forces conversations one might not otherwise have. 
Our food didn’t take long. Soon our friendly waitress was setting our rectangular plates in front of us. My son had ordered a standard for him – eggs, bacon, homefries, and wheat toast. I’d ordered one of my usual favorites – French Toast with a side order of bacon.
The plates were new looking. More important, they were hot, assuring us of warm food. 
Our bacon was crispy and flavorful. His eggs were nicely scrambled. My French Toast was average, a little drier than I normally like, but still tasty. Nice presentation.
Service was excellent with our waitress stopping back as needed to check on us. The interesting metal coffee carafe held ample refills of fresh-brewed coffee. Tables were cleaned promptly. Overall, our visit to Palmer Diner provided what we wanted – friendly service, decent food, and a clean and friendly atmosphere to visit.
Our bill came to just under $12 (plus tip) for 2 eggs, homefries, bacon, and toast, and 2 slices of French Toast with a side order of bacon, plus two coffees. Reasonably priced in today’s economy.
The Palmer Diner is located at 2913 Old Nazareth Road, Palmer Township, PA (across from Palmer Mall and just behind Jiffy Lube). 610-252-0164. They are open 6 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. Their business card says they specialize in homemade food, and they provide a Senior Citizen Discount.
Sara
