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The Tatamy Fire Company will host a breakfast this Sunday morning, October 16, 2011 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu includes: 
- Cheese Steak Omelette
- Ham & Cheese Omelette
- Ham & Eggs
- Pancakes & Sausage
- Tatamy’s own special “mix”
- French Toast
- Homefries
- Breakfast Cakes
Cost is $6.50 per person. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. Come and enjoy a savory breakfast while supporting a local volunteer fire department!
Tatamy Fire Company is located on Bushkill Street in Tatamy, PA.
Sara
An errand in Easton on this drizzly Saturday took us south on Sullivan Trail in Forks Township, PA. We decided to stop for breakfast at the Forks Diner, just down the road from Braden Airpark.
As we entered the diner, a young hostess asked us if we’d like a booth or table. “A booth,” I said. Booths are quieter, more intimate, and it had been a long while since M and I had been out together on a breakfast date. Breakfast out with one’s husband allows time to talk and we had much to discuss.
We’d just opened the menus when our waitress appeared, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and a comfortable smile. She quickly brought glasses of water, cups and saucers, along with a filled carafe of hot coffee then gave us time to browse the list of offerings. We saw a huge variety of omelettes, along with French Toast, pancakes, and the usual other breakfast foods. This morning M treated himself to steak and eggs. I opted for eggs and bacon. Both dishes came with homefries and toast.
While we waited, we sipped steaming coffee. Not overly strong, more to M’s taste than my own, but it tasted good on this gray morning. We browsed through the newspaper, commenting on an article or two. Salary freezes and lay-offs caught our attention.
Our food arrived promptly. M’s steak was more pinkish brown than the rare he’d asked for, but his eggs were poached nicely. My scrambled eggs and bacon were flavorful. The potatoes were crisp, as we’d asked, but they tasted old, like they’d been cooked up yesterday. Not sure I’d order the homefries again. Our wheat toast was evenly browned and hot.
The Forks Diner is larger than it looks with two sides for seating, along with a counter. It is slightly dated but still has a nice, friendly atmosphere and the booths allow private conversation. We enjoyed talking quietly in our high-backed booth, catching up on our daily work lives. I noticed others also engaged in similar quiet talk.
Throughout our meal our waitress was attentive but not invasive as she checked back occasionally to see what we might need. Friendly service.
Our total bill came to just over $17 (plus tip) for my meal of two scrambled eggs, homefries, three slices of bacon, toast, and coffee, and M’s plate that included a small steak, two poached eggs, homefries, toast, and coffee. Two could easily eat breakfast for under $10, depending on what was chosen.
The Forks Diner is located at 3315 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040-7621. (610) 252-1028. I hope you stop by for a visit. Eating breakfast out is good for the economy, and maybe good for your relationship, too!
Sara
On a frigid day in early January, my son and I drove to The New Williams Family Restaurant in Easton for a late morning breakfast. As the host seated us, I noticed 
that the décor has been updated since my last visit, a few years ago. The walls and woodwork sported tasteful paneling, there were new booths, tables, and carpeting. Even saw a few flat screen televisions scattered about. Overall, a warm, inviting feel.
We asked for a booth and were led to the front window overlooking William Penn Highway. Our waitress was young (isn’t everyone these days?), prompt, and friendly. She stepped away to get our coffee and my son and I skimmed through the extensive breakfast menu. By the time she returned with our coffee and glasses of water, we’d settled on our standard fare – scrambled eggs and homefries.
Outside, winter gray clouds hung overhead but inside the dining room was warm and comfortable. 
While we waited for our meals my son and I chatted, catching up with the events in each others life. All around us came the gentle hum of others doing the same. The manager and staff moved easily around large restaurant, greeting customers like old friends. It seemed evident that The New Williams Family Restaurant has a very loyal and regular clientele. We may soon be among their numbers.
In no time, the waitress brought out our food on warmed plates. Our eggs were nicely scrambled and the potatoes browned
, as we asked. Although his bacon wasn’t quite as crisp as he normally likes, he said it was still tasty. We both especially like the toast made from grainy whole wheat bread. It was fresh, hot, and flavorful. I ordered mine dry then skimmed it lightly with strawberry jam. Delicious! Although there was no carafe, throughout our meal the engaging waitress kept our coffee cups filled.
Our meal came to just over $13 (not including tip) for two coffees, and two platters that included eggs, homefries, and toast, and one order of bacon for my son. A pleasant breakfast in a pleasant spot.
The Williams Family Restaurant is located at 3630 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045-5119. (610) 253-8281. They are open daily from 5am-10pm. Stop in for breakfast – soon! You’ll be glad you did.
Sara
The Golden View Diner seemed the perfect name for a diner this morning. As we drove through the countryside, nature blazed with vibrant fall colors – greens, reds, oranges, rich browns, and brilliant golds. The sky was clear and the temperature comfortable, a cool 63 degrees with whispers of a soft breeze. A jacket was nice, but not necessary. Not yet thinking of winter’s cold fury, we basked in the beauty of a Pennsylvania autumn.
It had been a while since we’d last visited the Golden View. The diner sits a mile or so north of Highway 22, almost at the intersection Highway 512 and Hanoverville Road. Since our last visit a large CVS Pharmacy and a Turkey Hill Minit Market had been constructed just north of the restaurant. They’re not yet open, but soon will be. The fields and open spaces of the Lehigh Valley are changing, filling in. A few more conveniences, a little less natural beauty.
On this morning’s visit to the Golden View Diner, my husband and I were greeted by the hostess and shown to a booth in the greenhouse section, a sunny room surrounded by glass. Our smiling waitress soon brought iced water and strong, black coffee. The breakfast menu had much to offer, including some interesting seafood selections featuring crab. I almost ordered an asparagus and cheese omelet, but decided instead on one of my favorites – Raisin French Toast.
The restaurant was busy, not quite full but the waitresses and the rest of the staff were bustling. As we waited for our food, we talked and scanned sections of the newspaper, 
including some political cartoons. A few made me wince. Between the economy and the elections, it seems there’s not much cheerful news these days, although there are always a few rewarding stories. And suddenly our food was there.
I’d ordered a short stack of Raisin French Toast and a side of bacon. Delicious! He ordered poached eggs, home fries, bacon and toast. After a minute or so, he saw that his toast was missing. As soon as we caught our waitress, she rushed into the kitchen and brought out two slices of hot whole wheat toast. Overall our waitress was attentive and cheerful, refilling our coffee as often as wanted. A satisfying, wholesome breakfast with good service in a bright and friendly setting. What more can one ask?
Our bill came to just under $11 (plus tip) for a short stack of Raisin French Toast with bacon, and two eggs, home fries, bacon, and toast, and two black coffees. Reasonable.
The Golden View Diner & Family Restaurant is located at 5090 Bath Pike (Highway 512) in Bethlehem, PA. Stop by for a tasty meal, and let me know how you like it.
Sara
Hartman’s Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Shoppe has a homey quality, unusual for such a large restaurant. Their decor is comfortable with wooden spindle-back chairs and wall-mounted antiques. Their home-cooked food is appealing and 
satisfying. Whenever we’ve visited for lunch or dinner, we’ve wondered why they don’t serve breakfast.
Well, now they do! As of this past summer, Memorial weekend we were told, Hartman’s started serving breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8 AM to 1 PM. My husband and I couldn’t be more pleased.
As we drove north on Sullivan Trail this morning, the sky was slightly overcast and the road damp with remnants of last night’s rain. Our talk centered around Hurricane Ike. Four million without power. Makes one glad to live in Pennsylvania, although our thoughts surely go out to those in Texas.
When we pulled into Hartman’s parking lot shortly before 9 AM, we saw only a few cars. Then we spotted the large “Open” signs mounted on the doors. I wonder how many don’t know about the new weekend hours.
After we were seated, our waitress quickly brought our coffee and large glasses of water. The one-page menu is deceptive in its simplicity. While many places offer a long list of various omelettes, Hartman’s offers a 3-egg omelette with your choice of three fillings. But it was the Belgian waffles that caught my eye, especially the one with ice cream. Hartman’s is famous for their ice cream. They’ve been making it since 1906. For some reason – still wondering why – I went with my usual breakfast fare – scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, although I did order a blueberry muffin for a change of pace.
While waiting for our order, we chatted about various news stories – teachers’ strikes in Souderton, in Saucon Valley, and possibly in Northampton. And we talked of the upcoming football season and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ history. Suddenly, our friendly waitress was delivering our food.
My husband orders steak and eggs about once a month. It was time. As he sliced into his thin rib-eye, he said it was a little overcooked (it wasn’t bleeding), but still tasty. My eggs were moist and filled with flavor, among the best I’ve eaten in a long while. The blueberry muffin was still warm – light, homemade and filled with fresh blueberries. Delicious! The home fries were thinly sliced, different from most places. We’d asked for crispy and they were, yet not overcooked. Wonderful flavor.
Great service, great atmosphere, great food! What more can one ask?
Our bill came to just under $20 (plus tip) for a small rib-eye steak, eggs, toast, and homefries for him, and eggs, homefries, and bacon for me, plus two blueberry muffins and two coffees (with ample refills).
Hartman’s Family Restaurant and Ice Cream Shoppe is located at 5920 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth (Belfast), PA. They are open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm. They are also open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Sara
P.S. I’m still thinking of that Belgian Waffle with ice cream. Maybe next time!
UPDATE - On December 14, 2009, Hartman’s Family Restaurant closed its doors, as reported by the Express-Times. Sad to see another restaurant close.
The Nazareth Diner is an institution in the Nazareth Borough. We’ve seldom driven by it when the large parking lot wasn’t at least half full; more often it’s packed. It’s a popular gathering spot for old and young, families and singles. The Diner is where we first ate after our move here (years ago) and is a dependable regular on our list of weekend breakfast sites.
When we arrived shortly after 9 o’clock this morning, the sky was already gray and heavy in anticipation of Hanna’s coming rain. On entering, we weren’t asked whether we wanted smoking or non-smoking. The restaurant went smoke-free a few months ago, in advance of the new Pennsylvania smoking ban that will take effect September 11, 2008.
We were seated in the main dining room, mid-way along the back wall. The room was crowded with only a few empty tables. Although the sky outside was darkening, inside was cheerful and bright with the light from the many chandeliers. Waitresses and busboys bustled efficiently around the room – taking and delivering orders, clearing tables. Soon a pleasant young waitress set glasses of iced water, two cups of coffee, and a carafe for refills in front of us then took our order.
As we waited for our food, my husband and I sipped our coffee and skimmed sections of The Express-Times and The Morning Call. We discussed a few of the articles. A sad story on mortgages and the nationwide foreclosures caught our eyes. Too much money easily available, too many willing to loan it out. Many excuses, few reasons. A gloomy topic for a gloomy day. We moved on.
Within minutes, our kindly waitress was setting our food in front of us – 
eggs, bacon, homefries and whole wheat toast for him, French Toast and bacon for me. As always our food arrived hot and filled with flavor. It’s strange how such a basic food as French Toast, bread dipped in egg batter, can so vary between restaurants yet still be so good. The Diner’s version is on thick bread, lightly dipped and grilled. Quite tasty. The bacon was more fatty than usual, but still good. All in all our meal was satisfying. The service was superb.
While we ate the staff started to fill the lunch buffet with iced salads and veggies. The steam tables were turned on. Our waitress checked on us now and then, unobtrusive and pleasant.
Our bill came to a total of $13 (plus tip) for eggs, bacon, homefries, toast and an order of French Toast and bacon, plus coffee. Reasonable. When we left the restaurant, Hanna’s rain had started to fall, but we walked away with a homey feeling inside.
The Nazareth Diner & Restaurant is located at the intersection of Highway 248 and South Broad Street in Nazareth, PA. It is open 24 hours a day.
Have you eaten breakfast at The Nazareth Diner? What was your experience? Please go to the top of the article and click Comments.
Sara
It’s September! Across the Lehigh Valley, the young ones are returning to school. Newspapers are running ads for school supplies. Crossing guards stand at busy intersections and schools of yellow buses follow the roads. The changing weather tickles memories of long ago. Remember the smells in those first few weeks of school? Waxed hallways, chalk boards, books, fresh cleaned classrooms, and new boxes of Crayola Crayons.
I’m sure you also recall hearing about the importance of breakfast in a child’s life. The Pennsylvania Department of Education cites studies that show there is “a direct correlation between breakfast…and academic performance.” Breakfast, they say, “improves school attendance, students’ attention spans, and performance of tasks.”
So why aren’t we paying more attention? How often do kids, or even us adults, dash out the door with little more than a gulp of orange juice, or a slice of dry toast to sustain until lunch?
Sure, time is short in the morning. Rising, washing up, getting dressed, gathering lunches, books, homework, gym bags and band instruments. Who has time for breakfast?
But maybe it is something we should make time for. Think about the importance of nutrition, and of spending a few precious moments with your loved ones before your family parts for the day.
Here’s a list of quick breakfast foods that take only minutes to make and eat.
- Wheat toast spread with peanut butter and topped with sliced bananas
- Breakfast casserole – make ahead and refrigerate
- Sesame bagels with cream cheese
- English muffin pizzas sprinkled with cheese & popped into the toaster oven
- Breakfast taco – tortilla shell, scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese
- Blend a smoothie with orange juice, vanilla yogurt, and your favorite fruits
- Granola cereal mixed with yogurt
- Breakfast sandwich – scrambled eggs with ham or sausage on a biscuit
- Breakfast muffins – make ahead and freeze
- Oatmeal topped with nuts and cinnamon or brown sugar
Plan your meal the night before. Set your alarm for 10 minutes earlier. Then sit down at the breakfast table with your kids and/or your spouse. Before you leave, be sure to give each other a goodbye hug. What a great way to start the day!
What is your favorite quick breakfast? Click on Comments at the top of this article and share!
Sara
I love breakfast. Cooking it at home is okay, but eating it out is so much better. This morning we decided to go to The New Sullivan Trail Diner, just 
south of Wind Gap. It’s become a favored spot since a friend at work suggested it last year.
As we drove north along Sullivan Trail the late morning sky was blue and sunny, favoring us with a light breeze. The diner was full, not quite packed. As often happens, we ran into someone we know. A quick greeting then we took a booth next to the front windows. It was in the smoking section (we don’t) but we wanted a booth and the room was open and airy. Strong black coffee and glasses of water soon followed.
He ordered Eggs Benedict. I chose a Broccoli Omelette. The food, with one exception, was delivered quickly by our young waitress. “Someone stole your toast,” she said with an apologetic grin. Within minutes she brought out another order then hunted down my requested strawberry jam. A sweet girl, spunky, who kept our coffee cups filled.
The food was tasty enough, the home fries well-browned, not greasy. My omelet was large and cheesy with moist eggs. The broccoli was plentiful but was a pale green, slightly overcooked. On our last visit, I’d ordered French Toast – superb! My husband enjoyed his crisp hash browns and said the Eggs Benedict were acceptable. Our shared plate of bacon was tasty and brown.
Our bill totaled about $14 (plus tax and tip) for Eggs Benedict, Broccoli Omelet, bacon, and two coffees. Reasonable. With its friendly service, and clean and airy décor, the diner is a relaxing place to eat, and talk.
The New Sullivan Trail Diner & Family Restaurant is located at 6221 Sullivan Trail Drive, Nazareth, PA.
Have you visited this restaurant? Please share your experience by clicking on comments at top of article.
Sara
