D & H Penn Can Restaurant — Restaurant in Harford Township

We have named this diner the EAT Diner!!

You will notice my 5 star rating for atmosphere - this is NOT a fancy place, the 5 star rating is for the old, dingy, dive of my childhood when all diners had this truck stop feel. It is yet to be replicated anywhere else!!

I have been coming to this hidden gem for over 30 years - I used to attend a rabbit show (yes, like a dog show, but with purebred rabbits) in Harford, and this was the whole reason for leaving the house more than an hour early while packing animals and kids. I haven't been here in about 10 years, and it is exactly as I remember! Warm and nostalgic, delicious food, excellent service, and an EZ-Off/EZ-On location that makes it simple to stop, eat, and go on to your next destination! Today my husband had French Toast and orange juice, and I got my favorite sausage gravy and biscuits, with a side of sausage patty and coffee! My husband didn't enjoy his OJ, and there was zero issues taking it off the bill, even though he had tried to drink half of the small glass. I liked it, he likes a sweeter OJ.

While seated at the counter, I can see the specials, and I am almost sad that I am not here for lunch or dinner - great mouth watering specials with prices that won't...

Fantastic food, service and price!

I actually came up to the region from 40 miles South to try the cakes/pies from Binghams just South of this diner, their service was terrible, I was ignored and I left.

So I tried this diner and this little joint along the highway really made up for Binghams terrible service. The food, including the cake was all homemade, the service was quick and attentive, the price was extremely cheap.

I had the Mozzarella Sticks, the Country Fried Steak with Mushroom Sauce/Mashed Potatoes and their Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter icing. The food was in front of me in 10 minutes of ordering and unlike Binghams, I didn't have to search for service.

If I needed a refill on my water or coffee, I didnt even have to wave anyone down for service as they never let my drinks dwindle, even after I paid the bill.

For all that the bill was $22 before tip, which is fantastic for the quality of service/food, if you're coming through I highly recommend this quaint little spot for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. The drive up North is nice and I will be coming out that way just...

Nostalgic without the kitsch . I've been driving past this location, just off Rt. 81N, for years, but never knew this restaurant even existed. What a find! A very welcome change to the chain restaurants usually found near gas stations, etc. I was nicely greeted as soon as I walked in, and the waitress behind the counter asked if I was having coffee, even before I'd sat down. I ordered a Western omelet, rye toast, and bacon, all cooked to my satisfaction. Including coffee, the bill came less than $18. A bargain! The clientele was a pleasant mix of truckers, fathers, and sons on a fishing trip, families with teens, and campers like me. To top it off, there's a quaint general store/souvenir shop on the premises. I picked up a couple of bottles of Bee Cap vitamin supplements, which I'm looking forward to testing. I will certainly make D&H Penn Can Restaurant one of my frequent stops from now on. - G

P.S. The name "D & H Penn Can Restaurant" likely derives from the historic Delaware and Hudson Canal and its connection to...