John's Hideaway Restaurant — Restaurant in Carlisle

So at first glance you might think this place isn't worth it, but you'd be wrong. Look. There are no modern frills. It feels like an old diner, complete with a menu with things like liver & onions and fried ham, and a clientele which has been coming here for decades. And if you just looked at that, what with "diners" nowadays being all fancy, and what we used to call regular food now out of fashion, you would miss that the food is home cooked, the staff are welcoming, and the locals are filled with the best stories. Sure the menu is no frills, but it's delicious. I think we lose some of that simplicity in modern restaurants. Everything nowadays is deconstructed or has a name you can't pronounce, which don't get me wrong I like on many occasions. But there's a place for simplicity. And this place....This stuff is grandma proud, good ol comfort food. You want some of the best meatloaf or fried chicken ever, sitting among locals rip roaring it up in an extremely casual environment at a good price? This is it, and I hope it stays. Otherwise, we lose the refined elegance in simple, home cooked food, which is something no town should be without. And PS, if you really want to hear some great banter, head in around 6am. Those folks have THE best time, and the sausage is the...

I am from North Carolina. I have met some my of my best friends in Carlisle Pa.at the car show. This year we found this wonderful restaurant, We have went by it many times on the way to the show. We finished our trip there this year and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is amazing, The place is cozy and very clean, The food is fantastic with reasonable prices. The folks there are the best. Our waitress Kathy took fantastic care of us. The Owner came out and talked to us. If you are in the Carlisle area do not settle for less. This place is definitely a hidden gem!!!! I hate it took us 30 years to find this beautiful...

9/2012This is another Carlisle institution. Been around for many years. Nothing fancy and the menu/decor hasn't changed in years. Don't let that stop you from eating here. Food is fresh prepared when you order...fries are always hot...not laying under a heat lamp. Wonderful real turkey sandwiches. Fresh cole slaw and broccoli salad. John's has lost a lot of business due to the closing of Tire and Wheel so I hope in the future after something replaces Tire and Wheel business will pick up again. Many loyal...