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Unfussy 24-hour outfit offering American diner grub, including sandwiches, soup & breakfast deals.
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Address: 590 E Main St, Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phone: (717) 566-6002
Website: https://www.cocoadiner.us/
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Details. . 80% recommend (50 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 590 E Main St , Hummelstown, PA, United States, 17036 ; Links. . cocoadiner.us ; Contact info. .
Reviews
MJ deCoen
Haven’t been here in a while…was here visiting friends and an easy place to connect. We were here for lunch and really enjoyed the food and service. Very attentive to our needs. Had to have a turkey meal since it was very cold out and also the sticky buns and sourdough French toast…all were very good. We will be back again
… morenoodlenoggin
Tonight, I had 1981 for dinner. Like, I was 11 years old again, and at my friend’s house for dinner and his mom, God bless her, can’t cook to save her life. Everything is bland, and brown, and came from a can, box or bag. But it’s dinner and she’s feeding me so I say “thank you” and I eat it and then I’m full.
Okay, the long version:
I pulled into the parking lot and I was one of three cars. The diner looked suspiciously empty through the window. I walked in.
— “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section (1977) is playing —
The place looks like it was decorated some time in the 1980’s — wood paneling, mirrored wall, drop ceiling.
— “Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders (1971) starts playing —
I ordered a hot beef sandwich w/gravy; mashed potatoes, broccoli, a cup of beef vegetable soup and a Pepsi. The soup came out and it was decent. Not made from scratch, but not bad.
— “It’s a Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler (1978) is next —
Then dinner arrived. The broccoli was obviously some microwaved frozen florets, with a couple of frozen whipped butter packets. The dinner plate was covered with an unnaturally smooth and shiny glacier of gravy that very definitely came straight from a can, viscous and bland. The kind that sort of *hangs* when pouring, and then lays itself over the food like a blanket.
— switch to “Mama Told Me Not To Come” by Three Dog Night (1971) —
The sandwich had white bread that compressed to the thickness of paper when the gravy was applied. The beef was thinly sliced, and tender, and tasted like…cheap beef. I put salt and pepper on it and it mostly tasted like salt and pepper. The mashed potatoes, I’m pretty darn sure, had lard in them. Lard. I didn’t enjoy them.
— next up was “Living Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra (1976) —
I ate all of my dinner. I did. I swear. And I thought I’d push my luck and order a piece of their apple pie. When it came out it looked like it had some coarse sugar crystals on the — nope…they were ice. That pie slice came straight from the freezer to my table, with a brief stop to get two quick shots of Redi-Wip from a can. And that pie was baked in a factory, so help me.
— “Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2” by Pink Floyd (1979) played as I left —
So, would I recommend Cocoa Diner? No…and yet…yes. The food was terrible. Not “I think this is going to make me sick” terrible, but “everything is bland and came from a can and maybe tastes like lard and old cookware” terrible. My dinner was an unmitigated disaster…but it made me laugh, at least on the inside. It was laughably terrible. The second star here is for the experience. That and the server was friendly.
I would call this a place that your Boomer grandparents would love. In fact, the other customers, who were in the booth next to me, were Boomers, and they praised the portion sizes and the price. It captures the kind of mid-century, middle-American blandness and low quality that the older generation seems to thrive on.
Oh, and after I left there, I saw that they have a billboard on the way into town on PA-39 that bleats that they’re “Completely Remodeled.” THAT made me laugh out loud.
… moreOkay, the long version:
I pulled into the parking lot and I was one of three cars. The diner looked suspiciously empty through the window. I walked in.
— “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section (1977) is playing —
The place looks like it was decorated some time in the 1980’s — wood paneling, mirrored wall, drop ceiling.
— “Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders (1971) starts playing —
I ordered a hot beef sandwich w/gravy; mashed potatoes, broccoli, a cup of beef vegetable soup and a Pepsi. The soup came out and it was decent. Not made from scratch, but not bad.
— “It’s a Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler (1978) is next —
Then dinner arrived. The broccoli was obviously some microwaved frozen florets, with a couple of frozen whipped butter packets. The dinner plate was covered with an unnaturally smooth and shiny glacier of gravy that very definitely came straight from a can, viscous and bland. The kind that sort of *hangs* when pouring, and then lays itself over the food like a blanket.
— switch to “Mama Told Me Not To Come” by Three Dog Night (1971) —
The sandwich had white bread that compressed to the thickness of paper when the gravy was applied. The beef was thinly sliced, and tender, and tasted like…cheap beef. I put salt and pepper on it and it mostly tasted like salt and pepper. The mashed potatoes, I’m pretty darn sure, had lard in them. Lard. I didn’t enjoy them.
— next up was “Living Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra (1976) —
I ate all of my dinner. I did. I swear. And I thought I’d push my luck and order a piece of their apple pie. When it came out it looked like it had some coarse sugar crystals on the — nope…they were ice. That pie slice came straight from the freezer to my table, with a brief stop to get two quick shots of Redi-Wip from a can. And that pie was baked in a factory, so help me.
— “Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2” by Pink Floyd (1979) played as I left —
So, would I recommend Cocoa Diner? No…and yet…yes. The food was terrible. Not “I think this is going to make me sick” terrible, but “everything is bland and came from a can and maybe tastes like lard and old cookware” terrible. My dinner was an unmitigated disaster…but it made me laugh, at least on the inside. It was laughably terrible. The second star here is for the experience. That and the server was friendly.
I would call this a place that your Boomer grandparents would love. In fact, the other customers, who were in the booth next to me, were Boomers, and they praised the portion sizes and the price. It captures the kind of mid-century, middle-American blandness and low quality that the older generation seems to thrive on.
Oh, and after I left there, I saw that they have a billboard on the way into town on PA-39 that bleats that they’re “Completely Remodeled.” THAT made me laugh out loud.
Nikki @TreasuredTreksTravel
Our server Rana was an absolute gem. So friendly and helpful. Food was hot and delicious and as ordered.
… morePaul Copko
Great service friendly staff adequate portions! Only complaint was the heat! It was chilly when sitting but warm when I stood up all the heat was above us they need fans to keep the heat down or maybe warmer curtains with all those windows? But overall great place!
… moreMichael J. Burns
Iconic. Lovely. Delicious. That’s how I’d describe our breakfast here!
Lauri and I had breakfast at Cocoa Diner on Saturday, and it was such a delightful stop. The place has a classic diner charm — cute inside and out — and that comfort-food vibe you hope to find first thing in the morning. The food was tasty and hit all the right notes for a relaxed, satisfying breakfast.
It was even more special knowing her grandfather used to stop here long ago, so sharing a meal in a place with those personal memories made it extra meaningful.
Highly recommend a visit if you’re craving good breakfast and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere! ❤️
… moreLauri and I had breakfast at Cocoa Diner on Saturday, and it was such a delightful stop. The place has a classic diner charm — cute inside and out — and that comfort-food vibe you hope to find first thing in the morning. The food was tasty and hit all the right notes for a relaxed, satisfying breakfast.
It was even more special knowing her grandfather used to stop here long ago, so sharing a meal in a place with those personal memories made it extra meaningful.
Highly recommend a visit if you’re craving good breakfast and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere! ❤️
Nerissa Maria Ward
Homey diner vibe, large portions, bang for your buck.
Good for when you have a large party, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
I always like diner breakfast food, this place hit the spot!
Loved the specials, and the large selection of desserts.
I definitely recommend this place, it’s not fancy, but you can feel the love.
… moreGood for when you have a large party, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
I always like diner breakfast food, this place hit the spot!
Loved the specials, and the large selection of desserts.
I definitely recommend this place, it’s not fancy, but you can feel the love.
Jen Abulencia
I went here after a Bears game last night around 10pm. Silly me to order “prime rib”, which was one of the saddest things I’ve ever seen and my sides of mac and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy were flavorless. My husbands food was fine. Everything was priced ok. I dont think I saw any staff member there smile, seemed to hate life. The floor to the bathroom was very sticky. I will not be back no matter how convenient it was.
… moreThomas McAnally
We came for a lite dinner. We shared a club sandwich on toasted sourdough with fries. The sub covered a dinner platter and the fries were hot and piled high on their own small plate. I noticed a cake and pie case on the way in but we were too full.
… moreTricia Williams
Best breakfast! Great prices, kid friendly, and has the classic back in time dinner feel. Staff were so friendly! Will be back again if in the area!
… moreJames Butta
It’s an okay place. I got a bacon cheeseburger. They asked how I wanted it cooked. I said medium and got very well done. They give a good amount of fries with it and the fries aren’t bad… the spaghetti and meatballs lacks flavor
Service is okay. Awkward vibe from most of the staff.
… moreService is okay. Awkward vibe from most of the staff.