The Oldest Lunch Counter In Pennsylvania Will Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane
Ah, the good ole days. We all have our own opinions of just what constitutes the “old” days. But, most of us can probably agree that life, especially before the internet, seemed much simpler once upon a time. Remember sitting down to a leisurely meal, not worried that your phone was going to buzz with an urgent text or email, and engaging in lively conversation? Well, journey to the past when you visit this old-fashioned lunch counter in Pennsylvania, one of the oldest in the state.
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One of the oldest lunch counters in Pennsylvania and the oldest restaurant in downtown Scranton, Coney Island Lunch has been serving its famous Texas hot dogs since 1923.
Visiting on a cold day? Then, order a piping hot bowl of chili con-carne, a recipe that came from a Chicago firefighter years ago at a Cubs-Cardinals game.
Of course, you can't go to Coney Island Lunch without at least considering ordering the famous Texas wiener, topped with diced onions, Düsseldorf mustard, and the lunch counter's mouthwatering chili sauce.
The charming lunch counter also serves a hearty, deep-fried Texas burger, with the same toppings as the Texas wiener. Other dishes include chicken nuggets, the chicken sandwich, the tuna sandwich, and the fish fillet sandwich.
Click here for the official website of Coney Island Lunch. Or, go here for Facebook.
What do you like best about this lunch counter in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! And, if you like exploring some of Pennsylvania’s oldest sites, plan a visit to Ralph’s Italian Restaurant, the oldest Italian restaurant in the state. Click here to read more.
Address: 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, PA 18503
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