Best Diner in Harrisburg, PA
Metro Diner Mechanicsburg has taken home the title of “Best Diner” in Harrisburg Magazine’s annual Simply the Best awards! We appreciate your support and votes in this contest and are honored to be your go-to for classic, American diner food and homestyle, comfort food cooking.
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About Metro Diner in Mechanicsburg
Consistently voted “Best Diner” and “Best Breakfast,” by our fans, Metro Diner is the home of big portions, bold flavors, diner classics and breakfast all day. Penn Live Patriot News calls our Fried Chicken & Waffles a standout, and our griddle-seared Iron City Meatloaf recipe won over Guy Fieri on an episode of “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”
Located in Hampden Township off Carlisle Pike Road, Metro Diner in Mechanicsburg is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch and dinner before shopping at the Capital City Mall or touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in nearby Harrisburg.
Just look for our green awning and know you’ll soon be enjoying a big plate of homestyle food with an extra helping of southern hospitality. Here at Metro Diner, we make sure everyone feels like a part of the Metro Diner Family. A warm smile and friendly conversation accompany every cup of hot coffee and bit of mouthwatering, award-winning food!
About Simply the Best Winners
From the August 2025 Issue:
“This year, readers cast more than 100,000 votes in 265 individual categories. Top vote-getters were named Simply the Best, and the runners up received the Readers’ Choice designation – both of them prestigious accomplishments in the highly competitive Central Pennsylvania market.
Harrisburg Magazine is proud to sponsor our Simply the Best initiative, now in it’s 28th year, to shine a spotlight on the vast array of quality businesses, organizations, attractions and people we have It’s what make this region so special.
We commend all the winners for their hard-earned victories and for striving to stand out among their peers.”