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The Cafe an American Bistro

1120 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
570-821-5900
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Ranked #10 of 171 restaurants in Wilkes-Barre
Price range: $1 - $21
Cuisines: American, Italian, Contemporary
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Philadelphia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I was in town from Philly and really didn't want to try the chain restaurants. I saw the light on at this place and found it to be a great restaurant. Jeff the owner was accommodating and sat with us for a while, like we were old friends. It is an American Menu - but everything tasted as if we... More

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Breckenridge, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

The Cafe is a wonderful restaurant for both lunch and differ. The food on both menus has been of the highest quality and the service is excellent. Portions are generous and prices very affordable. There's a wide selection on the menu, including several vegetarian options, plus delectable desserts and an extensive wine/beer list. Can't say enough good things about it!

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Rockland, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

I travel through the Wilkes-Barre area quite often with my line of work and I discovered this little gem a little over two years ago on trip advisor. I cannot praise this place enough. The food is excellent and the prices are very fair especially with the portions you get. I usually sit at the bar but there is a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013 via mobile

Great find! The dinner menu has so many different dishes to choose from, there is truly something for everyone. Service was excellent and the prices were very affordable. Wish I found this place sooner. I will definitely be returning!

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Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
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33 restaurant reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Generally when I have gone there I have had a salad so I really cannot comment on the rest of the menu. The wait staff is very good and the salads are quite good and they are huge.

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lewisburg, pa
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

Comfortable joint for a late breakfast, although there was no breakfast, but the waitress said she could make an egg sandwich for me...sort of begrudgingly. One guy seemed to be the personality of the place...meaning friendly....waitresses were stone cold...hoping she appreciated tip she didn't deserve. Food okay, how can you screw up an egg sandwich? Won't be back.

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Weatherford, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012 via mobile

Lunch is ok but dinner has always been exceptional, my husband had the duck special and it was delicious! Everything i have tried is fantastic!

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West Pittston, Pennsylvania
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I have been here for both lunch and dinner. i was not impressed with the dinner nor the dinner service. Lunch was good but a bit pricey they have a nice variety

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Amissville
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012 via mobile

My family and I enjoyed the atmosphere and food at this restaurant! My tilapia stuffed with crabmeat was delicious! My husband's scallops with risotto was wonderful. The scallops were large and perfectly prepared. The rest of our party enjoyed their selections, too, and we had plenty left over to enjoy the next day! The desserts were delicious, too. We'd like... More

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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Recommend reservations as we were there at 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was pretty much full. The restaurant has two components a sandwhich shop on the one side and a dinning room on the other. Dont let that change your opionion, we were a table of 9 and all of us said we would come back. The... More

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