The service is always phenomenal with a small town vibe. I always order the open face roast beef sandwich, so I can't speak to the rest of the menu, and it's amazing

Great broiled haddock (fish)on Friday. Good food, never had anything bad, and has always been fresh.

Giving it 5 stars for the food with an extensive menu, and service which was friendly and prompt. This is definitely a neighborhood diner atmosphere so no need to dress up. This was my 1st time, but I'm certain it won't be my last.

Finally had breakfast here and it was amazing ... yum. Other half said the chipped beef on toast was among the best and the homefries were perfect with some crispy edges - but not burnt - and still moist inside. The chocolate chips pancakes I had were amazing with a light crispy outside and a hot, fluffy, flavorful inside. The cheese omelet, also, was flavorful and delicious. On this chilly day, all our food was hot, hot, hot !! Service was excellent. Yum :-)

A hole in the wall restaurant good food good service a lot of regulars go good breakfast

All good, food, service, local. Carlisle is fortunate to have John's hideaway restaurant. My wife and I enjoyed our dinner experience.

The name speaks volumes bc it's very nondescript. Food was very good with a homemade feel. I've only been there once for breakfast but really liked it.

Having hear about this place for decades (seriously) I finally stopped in one night with my husband. It's not very big and it's not very fancy but it's 100% worth stopping in. I'm seriously craving the special I got there - it was a chicken pie. All of the amazing flavors of a traditional crust top chicken pot pie but served on a plate with a crust not in a dish. It was soooooooooooooo good. One of those dishes where you don't want to reach the last bite. And, after you do, you want to lick the plate? Seriously. I decided to try the broccoli salad as my side. It was good but too sweet for me. However, I can totally see how someone would absolutely love it Prices are very fair. Service is excellent. I honestly can't remember what my husband ordered because I was so dang distracted by my fantastic chicken pie. Home style cooking. Old school menu. I can't wait to eat here again. Worth the trip and finding a place to park. We even ordered a burger and fries, to go, for my son who was at soccer practice while we ate dinner. It was ready to go and my son loved the fries and said the burger was good.

Great find for a quick lunch. John's is located in a residential area in a row of houses. Clean on the inside and the staff were very friendly. Very local spot, seems like everyone was a regular and knew each other. I was just passing through and really enjoyed the homemade vegetable soup and a simple grilled ham and cheese sandwich. The prices were very reasonable and I'm happy I stopped.