I ordered a house salad, which was pretty standard—nothing special to report. Also, I got an appetizer of potato pancakes. Although the waitress mentioned they were cooked from frozen, she highly recommended them. She was absolutely right; they were delicious! I’d describe them more as mini hashbrowns, but they were really tasty, and I loved them. For my main course, I opted for the special of the day: in-house made meatloaf with a "red sauce," which tasted just like tomato sauce. It was pretty good—though a bit crumbly and fell apart easily—but I devoured it along with some mashed potatoes. The potatoes were fairly plain, but not bad at all. While it wasn't the best meatloaf and mashed pot...
McDonnell's - Table reservation
7 S Main St, 18407, Carbondale, United States Reservation"The food is amazing, and the owners and staff are excellent."
Details
Phone: +15702825144
Address: 7 S Main St, 18407, Carbondale, United States
Reservation, Booking
City: Carbondale
Opening hours
Monday: 08:00-19:00
Tuesday: 08:00-19:00
Wednesday: 08:00-19:00
Thursday: 08:00-19:00
Friday: 08:00-19:00
Saturday: 08:00-19:00
Sunday: 08:00-18:00
Statistics
Dishes: 10
Categories: 5
Reviews: 2759
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Reviews
The restaurant had a rather quirky atmosphere, as if the decor was a mix of various ideas that didn’t quite come together. I ordered a dish that came with a slightly peppery sauce, but sadly, it was overly acidic. The meatballs were rather dry and had a texture reminiscent of bread, resulting in a rather bland overall taste. The spaghetti was overcooked, as if it had been pre-cooked and simply topped with hot sauce. It felt like the pasta had been sitting in water for a while, especially since the restaurant wasn’t busy during my visit. In fact, I was almost done with my meal by the time the server checked in on me. I reminded her about the coleslaw I had ordered, and while I did receive a r...
The atmosphere was oddly decorated. The decorator seemed to have gotten confused on what they wanted to do.Slightly pepper sauce. Acidity of sauce was high.Meatballs were a bit dry and bready. Flavor was not impressive.Spaghetti overcooked.Kind as though they already had the spaghetti ready and just threw extremely hot sauce on top. Seems as though pasta was sitting in water for a while too.(Note: The restaurant was not busy.)I was just about finished eating when the server came to ask if everything was okay. I reminded her of my absent coleslaw. Received a refill of drink.Coleslaw was horrible and had an icy taste and feel.Pasta should be cooked al dente and cooked to order.
--- **Dining Experience** **Meal Type:** Breakfast **Food Rating:** 4/5 **Service Rating:** 4/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 3/5 I enjoyed my breakfast at this restaurant. The food was quite good, earning a solid 4 out of 5. The service was also commendable, rated at 4 out of 5, with attentive staff ready to assist. However, the overall atmosphere left a bit to be desired, coming in at 3 out of 5. It was decent, but could use some improvement. Overall, a pleasant dining experience! --- Feel free to let me know if you'd like any changes! Book a table now
The staff is friendly, and the prices for the food are reasonable, with generous portion sizes. The restaurant has a nostalgic feel, as it hasn’t changed its décor in nearly 20 years since I first visited as a child. Kid-friendliness: This restaurant is very accommodating for families, providing crayons for kids to color with and offering a special kids' menu.
Fantastic food, exceptional service, and wonderful hospitality!!!!! Service Type: Dine-in Meal: Breakfast Price Range per Person: $1–10 Food Rating: 5 Service Rating: 5 Atmosphere Rating: 5 Recommended Dishes: French Toast, Western Omelette Parking: Ample parking available Parking Options: Free parking lot, Paid street parking
Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Hamburger Club Sandwich, Texas Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe, French Toast, Super Sundays, Grilled Chicken Breast Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Paid parking lot, Paid street parking
Really nice cute little Diner ,service is good friendly atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: French Toast, Western Omelette Parking space Not sure Parking options Free street parking Book a table now
Charming vintage setting with excellent service! Service: Dine-in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5
The food is amazing, and the owners and staff are excellent.
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