Scalle’s Restaurant

Scalle’s like another said is very unique. An old warehouse (very old) converted to restaurant. It’s kinda like a diner, large menu but they serve alcohol and have alcohol to go. Prices are about normal diner prices. I don’t remember ever having anything I didn’t really like. The burgers and fries are good, I especially enjoy the cheeseburger pita melts. Kids like the place and love the corn fritters with honey to dip. Sweet potato fries are good too. It’s not a 5 star restaurant, but the parking lot is always full so they are doing something right!

A favorite. Very good food. Excellent corn soup, Good salads. Lots of sandwiches plus dinners. Friendly staff and clean.

Not sure about the nay Sayers. We do not frequent Scalles very often even so we do live in Mechanicsburg. But everything I ever had was well made and a delight to one’s taste buds which I can’t say for most diners at a lower price range.
Today I had the prime rib sandwich with grilled onions and horseradish sauce. Very good. And I love their Reubens. Some of the best in the area. Definitely a place I would recommend to others.

I don’t know what to say about scalles. It’s not a nice restaurant. But it’s not a bad restaurant. It’s very unique. Don’t come here looking for fresh food. That’s not what scalles is. But a lot of it is good food. Previously frozen, sure. But what other modestly priced restaurant doesn’t use frozen food. We went to a nice place the other night, they had «fresh» blue marlin from Hawaii. How fresh was that? 4 – 5 days maybe?
Anyhow. Don’t be picky with your food here. I ate the hot sausage tonight and sweet potato fries. Both were great. And they have an incredible beer selection with several hard to find brands and brews.
Like I said. Scalles is very unique. If you just want a regular restaurant with a great beer selection for takeout or on site, this is it. It’s a local joint.
Honestly, I’d prefer north Hanover grille or café Bruges (my local favorites) but for a change of pace, Scalles fits the bill.

*I have to apologize as I wrote a poor review that was meant for another restaurant and accidentally posted it here*
Scalle’s is a nice little place that isn’t quite a diner, but could be classified as such. I have been here twice so far and and on each occasion I left full and content. They offer your standard soups, sandwiches, and homemade favorites, as well as some of their own creations. One of my personal favorites is their salads. The Cajun Catfish salad for example is a hearty portion of catfish over a bed of greens with fried potatoes. I was very surprised when I saw them in the bowl, and even more surprised once I tasted them. While this salad may not be on the healthier side, it certainly packs the flavor –and who’s counting calories anyway?
If you are hungry and you’re not sure what for Scalle’s will do in a pinch. While they offer traditional menu items, they put just enough of a spin on them to claim them as their own. The fries are fresh and the grill is hot. Don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations; that’s how I tried the salad!

Tried Scalle’s for the first and probably last time. Their logo should be, «We sell the most previously frozen food in town!»
Ridiculously huge menu. 4 kinds of french fries. Why? Nothing on the menu did not appear to come out of a frozen bag or box.
Asked our server who was quite nice and efficient what she thought their best entrée was. She said the fried chicken. Fresh or frozen? Under her breath, «Frozen.»
One star for our server and one star for a nice little dining room.

One of my favorite places in central pa. The food is consistently good and the service is excellent.
A great place to eat

On a recent visit to PA, I decided to go to one of the staples of the area. I had not been to Scalles in about 10 years, and wanted to check out how it was doing. It has a good location, as it is slightly out of the downtown area, and so there is a private parking lot. The building seems to be an old house converted to a restaurant. It definitely has an older feel, with the décor featuring older photos from the area. It is also one of the few places where you can buy beer, since PA has different alcohol laws than I am used to. I think this is a pretty popular place for locals.
There were a few things that I did not enjoy. Our waitress was not very friendly, nor helpful when we had questions about some of the dishes. The menu is huge, with options for Mexican, Italian, seafood, and American Fare. I have found that when a menu is so large and diverse, there is no way that everything can be cooked well. I had a cheese steak sub, and it barely had any cheese, and was dry. The roll should have toasted, but was a little soggy. My boyfriend decided to try a burrito, which is only a bean mixture, with nacho cheese on top. If I would go back, I would get a cold sandwich, because those seem to be their forte.

Friendly staff, great beer selection. Food fell short, but will return for the cheap beer and simple food. We tried the buffalo chicken sandwich and the seafood melt. Will go back and keep trying new menu items. It seemed like the place was full of regulars so they must be doing something right! Loved the selection of unique pints for sale.

This is the one worth going to. Rotating specials menu, great for kids (and vegans too) plus an extensive selection of beers. Fast service and consistently great food keeps this one a family favorite. Made to order. I love their portobello mushroom sandwich, and my fav– salmon salad-​yummy! Carrot cake for dessert? Yep, they have it.

Good food, decent prices. Have eaten here several times and have been very happy with both food & service until yesterday. Group of us met here for lunch and most of us ordered the cod basket. Three smallish but good pieces of fried cod and your choice of fries. My friends ordered regular or sweet potato fries and received a healthy serving of fries. I ordered curly fries and received about ten very small, thin C shaped fries. When I’ve had curly fries at other places, the curl goes around a couple times and you get a nice size portion. It appeared that I was given the bottom of the bag (broken pieces) and they didn’t want to open a new bag to give me the same portion size my friends received. I was not feeling the love and am not sure when I will go back for fear of leaving hungry again. They were busier than other times I was there and I was not offered a refill on my tea but my friends were asked and were given refills on their sodas.

I have been here several times. The food is always good and hot. I had a cheese steak sub with onions and green peppers. I ordered a side of fries along with a cup of chili. My only complaint with the sub was the lack of sauce. My server was quick and courteous and brought me extra sauce when I asked. They also have a nice selection of drinks as well as a variety of beers.

The ‘super nachos’ aren’t too super. They’re more like vegetarian nachos. Where’s the beef! The turkey club is turkey and lettuce and a small piece of tomato. No bacon. I’ll pay more, for better food! The topper was when the cook came out of the kitchen. Please cooks of the world –bathe and get a hair cut or hair net and shave!!!

Stumbled upon this place accidentally, twice. Crazy selection, including blue point brewing company, whose beers I have not seen anywhere but NYC. A little pricey, but worth it since you can make your own 6-​pack. Craziest selection. You can buy a can of Busch Light or a 6 pack priced closer to $ 20 than any beer should be. They also serve food, but I’m always road-​tripping when I stop here so I have yet to try anything off of their menu. Only downfall is that they can only sell you two 6-​packs at a time, so you have to pay for those two, bring them to your car (although there is a parking lot right at the door), and then go back in to get the rest of your stuff. Not a problem if you aren’t buying that much, but I always seem to grab a bottle of everything that sounds even the least bit interesting, which ends up equaling more than their 12 beers-​per-​individual purchase limit.

Excellent lunch. Excellent service. Great selection.

Perfect after a long day of driving. I had a cheeseburger and fries. DD had the tuna melt. She loved that they made their tuna the «homey» way with diced egg. My burger was great, the fries hot and crispy and I had a great east coast IPA with dinner. All for $ 20?! Can’t best it!

Try the fish sandwich. The cajun isn’t that hot and it’s good. Well everything is good there. Be sure to check out the soup board when you walk in. IF you get there after 2pm you will have a great choice in seating.
We have been going there so much that I’ve been trying new things on the menu that I ususally don’t try.
Also check out the ShooFly pie. Great with ice cream!

Best goopy cheese and curly fries. I’m all about the goopy cheese :). it’s slightly flavored with jalapeño juice so it has a great subtle zest.
Taco salad is a classic — they use shredded cheese — pour some of the goop over it.
Get there about 11:45 for lunch to beat the crowds, although food is always served fast and hot. Great to pick up some dinner and beer for takeout. My brother grew up on their turkey subs. simple but great.

Best burger and fries place in the area. Made from fresh, not frozen, patties, for extra flavor. By FAR the best fries in the area, and I’ve been around :)

Neat little place, it’s an old warehouse converted into a little restaurant that serves american food and pretty unique décor, I mean it’s an old warehouse!
Prices were pretty cheap, the place is loud and loaded with tables. They also have a decent take out beer selection. Very homey type of place.