Hickory Valley Farm Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Breakfast restaurant

Address: 2185 PA-611, Swiftwater, PA 18370, USA

Phone: +15708396492

Rating: 4.4
based on 262 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food came out to us and was absolutely delicious, was actually seasoned instead of cooked plain with a pinch of salt and pepper like most places usually serve food."
  • "The food was fresh, tasty and most of all the corn beef hash is homemade!!"
  • "Food was excellent and tasty."
  • "The food there was absolutely delicious."
  • "Food was delish, very fresh and love that meats are done on premise."
  • "The food amazing, second to none."
  • "The food was so delicious and the staff was so friendly."

Cons:

  • "The steak was unseasoned and nasty."
  • "The food was just not good. I had a burger and I got it in a ridiculously short time - I don't think it was even 5 minutes - and the meat was completely tasteless."
  • "The food was not good, no flavor.. The burgers are overpriced and flavourless."
  • "The food here is disgusting."
  • "The eggs were so overcooked there was no yolk, the home fries were at least a day old and reheated, they were awful."
  • "Chipped beef and home fries were overly garlicky for no apparent reason couldn't even eat it."
  • "The food however, was tasteless."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service is excellent, staff attentive."
  • "The service was awesome as well from beginning to end."
  • "Our waitress was friendly and accommodating."
  • "The staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way."
  • "Service was excellent. We'll definitely be back!"
  • "The customer service was great and the owner is super friendly."
  • "Service was exceptional; super sweet, courteous, and professional."

Cons:

  • "Had a very uncomfortable experience with staff where they kicked my father in law out with his therapy dog, quite rudely and without any compassion."
  • "Waitress came to take order, bring order w/ drinks and bring bill. Cash only payments. Poor customer service given the mandatory gratuity."
  • "Service leaves a lot to be desired."
  • "I ate here with my family this morning and did not expect a bill for $141 and plus they added 20% gratuity after I experienced horrible service with my wife and two children."
  • "We never got our food."
  • "The service was a little slow."
  • "Service was not great and it was very loud due to large groups present. Like other reviewers I found the food likely poorly reheated and the meat was quickly cold to the point it was inedible."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is cute, and all your food is served in the pan, which is fun :)"
  • "Very cozy atmosphere."
  • "Cozy Home-cooked style meal."
  • "It’s a cute little place full of pigs everywhere which was neat to look at all the different things they have collected over the years."
  • "The interior has so many cute decorations and in general the place is set up with a unique look that I love."
  • "The food and service is top notch as well as it's rustic country decor."
  • "Old-school breakfast joint in a dark log-cabin atmosphere - just my kind of place."

Cons:

  • "I was hoping for a pleasant, country-like experience at this restaurant but unfortunately that was not the case."
  • "It was a bit 'shocking' when the food arrived in a pan with handle."
  • "Decor was country but needs some freshening up. Doors need painting. Bathrooms need remodeling."
  • "The atmosphere is also old, not in a good way either. Feels, looks, and smells old."
  • "Funky smell as you walk in the door."
  • "The main thing that ruined it for me was watching him belittle his wife in front of customers and employees."
  • "There was also a dead gnat floating in my orange juice."

Value

Pros:

  • "Prices are very fair and comparable for the area."
  • "The food pricing is fair and the quality and portions of what we ordered was awesome."
  • "It's still nice to know you can take your family out to dinner and not break the bank."
  • "The portions were large and the food was worth more than what they charge."
  • "You get a lot of food for what you pay."
  • "The prices here are extremely fair and you get a lot of food for what you pay."
  • "The prices are amazing considering the large portions."

Cons:

  • "I ate here with my family this morning and did not expect a bill for $141 and plus they added 20% gratuity after I experienced horrible service with my wife and two children."
  • "Food costs may be riding but it's no excuse to pay over 60 for 2 people."
  • "Items priced way too high for breakfast food plus gratuity."
  • "To much food crammed in a pan. Plus to expensive."
  • "The menu is way overpriced."
  • "Also very expensive. I don't mind paying for good food and service but this was neither."
  • "Overall displeased with the service and pricing at the establishment, very expensive."

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