Where to Eat in NEPA | Best Places to Eat in Northeastern PA

Popular Places to Eat in NEPA

From hometown favorites to new culinary hotspots, NEPA is filled with standout restaurants, cafés, breweries, and sweet shops. These featured listings highlight some of the region’s most popular places to eat, offering plenty of inspiration for your next meal.

Popular Places to Eat in NEPA

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From hometown favorites to new culinary hotspots, NEPA is filled with standout restaurants, cafés, breweries, and sweet shops. These featured listings highlight some of the region’s most popular places to eat, offering plenty of inspiration for your next meal.

Newberry’s Yard of Ale

Stroudsburg

Pizza

Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza

Pressed Coffee & Books

Pottsville

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co.

Jim Thorpe

Dining

Cooper’s Seafood House

Scranton

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery

Andreas

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Maiolatesi Wine Cellars

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Nimble Hill Winery and Brewery

Michael Mootz Candies

A Guide to Places to Eat in NEPA

Wondering where to eat in NEPA? The region makes it easy to find a spot for every occasion. Guests can enjoy casual meals at bustling diners, sip craft coffee at artisanal cafés, or plan an evening at one of Northeastern PA’s fine dining restaurants. Many of these places to eat showcase fresh, local ingredients, bold flavors, and innovative twists on classic favorites.

Dining

A barista pours foam over an iced coffee drink at Grateful Roast Coffee Bar in Clarks Summit, PA.

Coffee Shops

Bars & Pubs

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Food Trucks

Display of fresh organic produce and natural grocery items inside Caravia Fresh Foods in Clarks Summit, a local healthfood store in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Specialty Foods & Treats

Dining

Coffee Shops

Bars & Pubs

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Food Trucks

Specialty Foods & Treats

Regional Flavors & Local Favorites

NEPA’s restaurant scene balances tradition with creativity. Visitors can try iconic regional specialties like pierogies, sweet sauce pizza, or homemade ice cream at long-standing family businesses. Craft beer fans can explore the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop, while wine lovers will find countless stops along the Northeastern PA Wine Trail. From farm-fresh markets to popular food trucks, the region celebrates both heritage and new ideas, making every bite memorable.

Four people sitting at a table sharing pizza at Grotto Pizza in Harveys Lake, PA.

NEPA’s Iconic Pizza

Pizza is a must in Northeastern PA, from sweet sauce and Old Forge-style trays to wood-fired pies. Explore our highlights to find your next slice to savor.

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Specialty Food Shops

10 Pierogi Hotspots in NEPA

Trays of fresh, handmade pierogi on a rack at NEPA'rogi in Nanticoke, PA.

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop

Pizza

World-Famous Old Forge Pizza

Specialty Food Shops

NEPA Kielbasi Round-Up: Local Shops You Need to Try

A butcher prepares kielbasi rings for the smoker at Kowalonek's Kielbasi Shop in Shenandoah, PA.

Wineries

Sip & Savor: Explore the Northeastern PA Wine Trail

Three friends clink wine glasses with Rose', white wine and red wine at Case Quattro Winery in Peckville, PA.

Farms & Markets

Fresh-Pressed Apple Cider & Craft Cideries to Visit in NEPA

Girl in a teal shirt pouring a glass of NEEPA apple cider from a jug.

Pizza

NEPA’s Sweet Sauce Pizza

Dining

Let’s Talk Tacos

Pork and chicken tacos from El Buen Amigo in Scranton, PA.

Treats

NEPA Ice Cream List

A hand holds a soft serve ice cream cone with a swirl of vanilla and chocolate from Costa's Family Fun Park in Hawley, PA.

Dining

A Guide to Fine Dining Restaurants in NEPA

Coffee Shops

Exploring NEPA’s Unique Coffee Shops

A wide view of the seating area at Cafe Wren with a large, open garage door and lots of hanging plants amidst the eclectic furniture in Milford, PA.

Food Trucks

BBQ Food Trucks in NEPA

BBQ sauce being drizzled on top of pulled pork Mac and Cheese from Smoked and Sauced food truck while they were at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA.

Places to Eat for Every Occasion

No matter the craving, NEPA has plenty of options. Families will love casual restaurants that make everyone feel welcome. Couples can enjoy romantic restaurants with candlelit tables and seasonal menus. Night owls searching for where to eat late in NEPA will find bars, pubs, and taverns serving food well past dinner. When the weather is right, outdoor patios and restaurants with scenic views turn every meal into a special event.

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5 Holiday Coffees in NEPA

Seasonal Bites & Foodie Adventures

Each season brings fresh opportunities to explore new places to eat across Northeastern PA. Fall means pumpkin-flavored treats and cider stops, while summer is all about ice cream trails and outdoor dining. Winter welcomes comfort food and heated igloo dining, while spring is the perfect time for farm-fresh flavors. With so many choices, every visit can be a new foodie adventure.

Looking for that perfect Thanksgiving dessert? From flaky crusts to rich, homemade fillings, these NEPA bakeries are serving up pies that’ll make your holiday table complete.

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5 Places for Pie in NEPA

Local restaurants, bars, and pizzerias are serving up turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce in the most creative and crave-worthy ways! Check out these 5 Thanksgiving-inspired eats that you can hunt down this holiday season.

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5 Thanksgiving Food Finds in NEPA

Bring your appetite and try these 5 giant food finds in NEPA! From a 10-pound pizza and overstuffed burrito to a monster cheesesteak, these huge creations are packed with flavor.

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5 Giant Food Finds

NEPA is serving up plenty of ways to enjoy pumpkin spice season! From fluffy waffles and pancakes to creamy ice cream, here are 5 must-try pumpkin treats you’ll want to indulge in this fall.

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Videographer

5 Must-Try Pumpkin Treats

Foodie Stories & Restaurant Guides

Looking for more inspiration on where to eat in NEPA? Check out our latest blog posts featuring must-try lists, seasonal flavors, and local food guides.

Foodie Stories & Restaurant Guides

Bars & Pubs

Picture This: Ale Mary’s Re-Opens in Scranton with Settlers Hospitality

A group of people celebrate the ribbon cutting outside of Ale Mary's in Scranton, PA.

Food & Drink Events in NEPA

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Looking for more than just great restaurants to try? NEPA’s calendar is filled with food festivals, wine tastings, beer releases, and seasonal celebrations. From farmers’ markets and food truck rallies to special restaurant menus, these events are the perfect way to explore new flavors and experience the region’s vibrant food culture.

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Dickson City

Feliz Navidad Pop-Up Bar

Repeats

@ 10:00 am

Burrito Loco Cantina & Grill

Cocktails from the Feliz Navidad Pop-Up Bar at Burrito Loco in Dickson City, PA

NEPA Brunch Spots

Brunch like a local at Northeastern Pennsylvania's coziest cafés and trendiest restaurants & eateries. From savory bites to sweet indulgences, these weekend menus are worth the wait.

Watch & Savor: Where to Eat in NEPA

Take a closer look at NEPA’s food scene with our latest videos. From pizza shops to food trucks, these clips highlight even more delicious places to eat across the region.

Watch & Savor: Where to Eat in NEPA

Dining

Spin & Savory

Ritter’s Winery & Cidery in Lake Ariel brought live music, crisp cider, and pumpkin-flinging fun to the countryside. From local treats to lawn games, it was the perfect way to soak up the sights and sounds of the season.

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Picture This: A Perfect Fall Day at Ritter’s Winery & Cidery

Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender in Downtown Scranton has officially re-opened under Settlers Hospitality Management Group, bringing with it the long-awaited return of Madame Jenny’s speakeasy.

Jonathan Davies
Writer

Picture This: Ale Mary’s Re-Opens in Scranton with Settlers Hospitality

Dachshunds dashing to the finish line during the Wiener Dog Races at Susquehanna Brewing Company's Oktoberfest

Raise a glass to fall at Susquehanna Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest! From live oompah music to Wiener Dog Races, this festival was packed with local flavor and fun.

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Writer

Oktoberfest Celebration at Susquehanna Brewing Company

Cans of Declaration Lager from Runaway Train Brewery

Runaway Train Brewery brought history to the taproom with the release of Declaration Lager—a proud collaboration with America250PA, unveiled before a packed house of community members and state officials.

Jonathan Davies
Writer

Picture This: America250PA and Runaway Train Brewery Release Declaration Lager

Plan Your Next Bite in NEPA

With hundreds of restaurants, cafés, breweries, and sweet shops, deciding where to eat in NEPA has never been easier. Explore our categories, check out our blogs and videos, or browse our directory to find the perfect spot for your next meal.

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