Cumberland Valley is packed with great diners and mom-and-pop restaurants that serve up wonderful breakfasts. Whether you're a local or here for the weekend, we recommend visiting at least one of these locations for a filling start to your day.
Find your own favorites by browsing all the restaurants that serve breakfast here or check out Cumberland Valley brunch options.
Valley Bistro, Enola
This casual restaurant features creative twists such as Reese's Pancakes and Fruity Pebbles French Toast. Be sure to check their social media pages for weekly specials. Recent highlights included Maple Bacon Bliss Pancakes and Chai flights. They also accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free options and serve hot or iced lattes and cappuccinos. Valley Bistro won our inaugural Meal Madness bracket in 2022.
Diener's Restaurant, Mechanicsburg
Diener's has ridiculously large but tasty pancakes. With breakfast served all day, this homey spot in downtown Mechanicsburg is a must-stop location.
Fay's Country Kitchen, Carlisle
There's a pancake for everyone at Fay's, a Carlisle staple for over 30 years! Choices include the Hawaiian (coconut and pineapple), peanut butter cup, peach buckwheat, and more. Don't overlook their omelets. And the home fries (with or without onions) are a must!
Cornerstone Coffeehouse, Camp Hill
If you are looking for healthier options, head to Cornerstone Coffeehouse for their Acai Berry Bowl, Avocado Toast, or Cali Wrap (pesto, egg whites, mozzarella, tomatoes, baby spinach grilled in a spinach wrap). They also have delicious baked oatmeal. And, as the name implies, they also serve great coffee beverages. Breakfast options are served all day.
Chef de Crepe
This cozy restaurant serves sweet, savory, seasonal, and breakfast crepes as a delectable way to start your day. Highlights include the Canadian Breakfast Crepe with Farm Fresh Eggs, Ham, Canadian Bacon, Mozzarella, Breakfast Potatoes, and Maple Syrup, and the La Parisienne Crepe with Grand Marnier, Sugar, Raspberries, and Hershey Syrup. Check their Facebook page for delightful seasonal specials and drinks like the Affogato.
Helena's Chocolate Cafe & Creperie, Carlisle
This longtime downtown Carlisle restaurant is another great location for delicious crepes and delightful coffee beverages. Try the Butter & Honey Crepe, filled with local Honey Bee Friendly honey & butter, or the Dulce de Leche Crepe, filled with caramel made from sweetened condensed milk. Top off your meal with their bite-size French macarons, available in over 20 varieties.
Jane's Art of Pie Cafe, Shippensburg
Appetizing options for your morning meal include freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, crepes, scones, tarts, artisan pies, decorated cookies, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
Market Cafe, Camp Hill
Market Cafe's breakfast menu includes baked oatmeal, quiche, avocado toast, omelets, brioche French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and more. The cafe is BYOB and has fresh mixers on hand for your champagne or vodka. They also have an amazing selection of sweet treats, such as cupcakes and cookies. Check their Facebook page for popular breakfast specials such as the creme brulee French toast.
Dalicia Ristorante & Bakery, Mechanicsburg
Dalicia serves European-style cuisine, and its breakfast menu includes unique options, like the Ustipci platter. Other menu items include avocado toast and a breakfast crepe.
Down to Earth Cafe, Mechanicsburg
Enjoy a relaxing and delightful breakfast in this welcoming cafe. Menu items include Acai bowls, avocado toast, egg frittata, baked oatmeal, bread and spreads, and more.
