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5 Restaurant Chains Closing Pennsylvania Locations in 2026

Primanti Bros. said in February that it was closing its Camp Hill and Lancaster restaurants. It hasn’t been the only familiar name to go dark in Pennsylvania this year. Here are the restaurant chains closing Pennsylvania locations in 2026, and where. 1. Smokey Bones. Smokey Bones shut down its...

Pennsylvania · 20h
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe's Williamsport grand opening a resounding success

Williamsport, Pa. — Dozens stood — and some slept — in the cold for hours outside of Williamsport’s first Tropical Smoothie Cafe, securing their spot to win a year of free smoothies for the first 50 to enter. The store’s held their grand opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday with a ribbon cutting, courtesy of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. Lycoming County Commissioner Marc Sortman joined in on the festivities at the 1927 E. Third St. store. The Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has been in its soft opening stage since Sept. 27, neighbors the freshly-opened Wing Stop, which had its first day of operations in Williamsport on Sept. 14. This location’s owners are familiar with the area’s smoothie scene. Het Patel, a Danville graduate, and his family opened the Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 195 AJK Blvd., Lewisburg in May while working on plans for the Williamsport location — and they’re not done. A Bloomsburg location is in talks, a staff member said. The cafe is a popular addition in the northcentral region's college towns, with a separately-ran store in State College open since 2024. The Williamsport restaurant has five full-time positions and several part time, according to staff. The menu

Williamsport, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Is Packed With Italian Restaurants, But This Secret Gem Deserves Your Attention

In 1983, a fire wrecked the upper floors of a beloved restaurant building, and it was marked for demolition. Then one man stopped the bulldozers. He claimed the burned-out shell and saw an Italian dining room where everyone else saw rubble. His whole family spent ten years rebuilding it and...

Altoona, PA · 9h
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This Once-Massive American Restaurant Chain Has Just One Location Left In Pennsylvania, And It Still Serves The Classics?

Free chocolate milk refills are still a thing at one Old West-themed steakhouse. That detail alone made me grin. The chain behind it once had more than 700 restaurants across America. Now only about a dozen remain nationwide. Just one still stands in Pennsylvania, and people drive hours to reach...

Pennsylvania · 6h
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Exposed fish, expired tomatoes, dirty utensils: What Lebanon County restaurant inspectors found

The following Lebanon County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 26 and Oct. 30 for compliance with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. Inspections are overseen by the state Department of Agriculture. In some cases, violations are corrected before inspectors leave. In compliance with violations. Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA.

Lebanon County, PA · 2d

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Polish Kielbasa Still Comes Off The Smokehouse Racks Every Week At This Pennsylvania Butcher Since 1940s

A small shop in coal country sells kielbasa in so many forms that it even turns it into dip. Then there are the bacon bombs. I’d call that a strong opening argument. Smoked rings share the counter with fresh links, jerky, kielbasa sticks, and homemade pierogies. Around Easter, the line can spill outside as families gather supplies for their holiday baskets.

Shenandoah, PA · 1d

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7 Giant Secrets Employees Wish Pennsylvanians Knew

Nobody memorizes a grocery store’s fine print, and that’s fair. Still, Pennsylvanians who shop at Giant can get more out of each trip by knowing a few rules employees see shoppers miss. Here are the Giant details worth knowing before you check out. 1. Purchases That Earn Nothing.

Pennsylvania · 11d

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This Secret Utah Mennonite Store Is Packed With Fresh Bread, Pies, And Old-Fashioned Pantry Finds

Pickled snap peas. Jalapeno eggs. Sweet potato butter in a jar. All of it waits on the shelves of one quiet country store in northern Utah. The owner isn’t Amish or Mennonite. He grew up with Amish neighbors in Montana and built his shop to feel like the markets of Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Willard, UT · 2d

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The Most Incredible Meat Market In Pennsylvania Has Been A Must-Visit Grocery Stop Since 1929

Goat, rabbit, and lamb sit right alongside chicken wings at one old butcher counter. Some shoppers drive hours just for the small turkey wings. The shop opened in 1929. That means it has fed families through nearly a century of changing neighborhoods, prices, and supermarket trends. I like how the...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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This Pennsylvania Tavern In A Colonial House Serves A Snapper Soup Diners Call A Must-Try

Snapper soup is the dish people keep bringing up at one old colonial house in the Pennsylvania countryside. Yes, that snapper. The turtle-based classic that sounds like a dare and somehow tastes like comfort. The soup is only the start. The same kitchen turns out crab cakes, French onion soup,...

Bucks County, PA · 2d

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Pack Your Bags And Drive To 7 Middle-Of-Nowhere Pennsylvania Restaurants That Are Totally Worth It

Craving middle-of-nowhere restaurants in Pennsylvania that are totally worth packing your bags for?. These 7 remarkable spots serve up outstanding food and experiences you’ll never stop talking about!. 1. Big Mike’s Steaks & Hoagies (Forksville) Forksville is a tiny borough tucked deep into Sullivan County, the kind of...

Pennsylvania · 6d

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We Ranked The Best Burger Places In Pennsylvania And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One Pennsylvania burger hides mushrooms and onions inside the patty itself, then gets finished with Velveeta and a homemade hot mustard. I read that and immediately wanted to know who thought of it first. The surprises kept coming. Another spot on this list pairs smash burgers with birria tacos. A...

Pennsylvania · 7d

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Drive From Anywhere In Pennsylvania To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Nobody puts a giant deep-sea diver helmet on their roof by accident, and that’s exactly why Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton, Pennsylvania deserves your full attention. This place has been quietly winning hearts and stretching waistbands across the entire state, and it’s about time more people knew about it.

Scranton, PA · 8d

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This New England-Style Pennsylvania Seafood Spot Serves Huge Fish And Chips At Fair Prices

A plate of crispy haddock and fries at one Pennsylvania seafood house can stretch into two full meals. That is a lot of fish for a place hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The whole idea started on a Massachusetts harbor, years before the doors ever opened. Today...

Pennsylvania · 4h

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Pennsylvania Roadside Landmark Was Nearly Replaced, but Two Women Brought Back a Family Favorite

Ice cream nachos exist, and they’re being served at a revived roadside creamery that opens at 6:30 in the morning. That early start matters because this spot now pours coffee and makes griddled breakfast sandwiches before most ice cream shops even unlock the door. Later in the day, the menu swings toward smash burgers, cheesesteaks, and milkshakes.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Made-To-Order Crepes And Doughnuts Baked In House Keep Pennsylvania Diners Coming Back To This Buffet

The crepes at this buffet get made right in front of you. A few steps away, the doughnuts come from a bakery that shares the same building. That combo alone got my attention. Then I learned the place calls itself a scratch kitchen, and the owners mean it. Pancakes and...

Wyomissing, PA · 5d

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Eight Pennsylvania Bars Serving Wings Locals Say Beat Anything In Buffalo

Buffalo gets the credit for inventing the chicken wing, but Pennsylvania has quietly built a wing scene that can hold its own. From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, neighborhood bars are tossing wings in sauces that range from classic hot to flavors you have never heard of. Some spots offer more than...

Pennsylvania · 16h

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7 Reasons Western Pennsylvanians Still Love Eat’n Park

For a lot of Western Pennsylvanians, the holidays officially start when the Eat’n Park Christmas Star ad comes on. It’s been around since 1982, and it’s one of many reasons the restaurant feels like part of the family. Here are the reasons Western Pennsylvanians still love Eat’n...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Some Of Pennsylvania’s Best Pierogies Come From These Seven Shops

Pennsylvania takes its pierogies seriously, and plenty of families can name their favorite shop faster than their favorite sports team. These little dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, and a lot more show up at church sales, festivals, and kitchen tables across the state. The shops on this list make...

Pennsylvania · 3d

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This Pennsylvania Pie Shop Bakes Chicken Pot Pies Packed With Tender Vegetables And Flaky Crust

The crust on these Pennsylvania chicken pies calls for confectioners’ sugar. Yep, that same powdery stuff you usually find on a funnel cake. It sounds like a mix-up, but it’s the secret behind that flaky crust. Inside, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas come together like Sunday dinner decided...

Lancaster County, PA · 4d