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We have an extensive beer selection with craft, micro and old wold brews from many of the world's top brewers including many from Pennsylvania. Our craft lineup includes five taps that change at least weekly and often feature seasonal offerings. We are pleased to offer selections from Pedro's Wines. Italian, Spanish and South American varieties from Aroda Reserve Chianti, Siete Virtuedes Tempranillo, Ofrila Malbec, Tacora Reserve Cabernet, Racora Reserva Sauvignon Blanc and Gata Flora Torrontes.
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Johnson's Cafe began as a parent and child venture in 1963 a few doors down from its present location. Louis and Evelyn Johnson along with their son Dave and his wife Maxine took over an established tavern in the small town of Montoursville, PA and proceeded to put their touch to it and make it their own.
All of our kid's meals come with a small beverage and either a brownie or a dish of ice cream! Tables of 8 or more may be required to have only one check instead of separate checks. We will evaluate this on a case-by-case basis. If we can offer separate checks we will, but we cannot guarantee separate checks for large tables as this can tie up staff for a prolonged period, preventing them from assisting other guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Groups of more than 15 wishing to order from the dinner menu must get prior approval and may be required to use a limited or prixe fixe menu. All buffets must be for at least 25 guests and buffets may not be available on weekend nights. All banquet entrees must be preordered. Please note that the count on each entree choice must be at least (5).
Traditional Chef Salad made with our oven baked ham, pickled eggs, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks. Na'an bread topped with fresh spinach, feta, roasted red onions, cherry tomato halves and house shredded mozzarella then oven baked. Haddock baked with a Cajun shrimp and crab stuffing, mozzarella and a roasted red pepper sauce.
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Debj Isbel
Jun 26, 2022
Nice place. Food was great. Had there special BBQ Ribs. Was very good.
Dave Seeley
May 28, 2022
Best food in town. Always tasty. Staff is professional but super nice. Great place to eat or take home.
Paul Dennis
May 24, 2022
The service was good and fast. Place was clean and the food was priced well, but I ordered a chipotle shrimp wrap and the shrimp still had tails on them. I'd understand if it were a mistake and one tail got left on, but every single shrimp in the wrap had its tail on, and so I had to pull them out individually and remove each tail. The wrap tasted great otherwise though.

I just thought it was either weird or lazy to leave the tails on. I didn't say anything while I was at the restaurant because I don't really like to bother people, but they were nice enough people, so I'm sure they'd have taken care of it for me. Idk. Just an odd experience. Edit: every time I've gone back since this original event has been great.

The food is wonderful, the staff is fantastic, the prices are surprisingly good for the quality of the food. This is a good place and I had one bad experience with it, and it's been great ever since, so ima hit them with the 5 stars because sometimes people just have bad days, and that day has not proven to be an accurate reflection on this place.
Rick
May 13, 2022
Have dined here twice now. Both times was a pre-set menu. The first time was Valentine's Day and the second Mother's Day. Our first visit was great. The food was excellent as well as the service, but the second time both were lacking. The atmosphere is quaint and they have a small bar area if you have to wait for a table. Maybe done on a non-holiday and you might have a different experience.
James Kroft
Mar 12, 2022
We have only been to Johnson's Cafe for lunch since we live elsewhere and are only there in the afternoon, but I think based on our lunch experience their dinners should be very good. The food was very good (and nice portions), the service very good and the price is reasonable. My wife is still raving about the Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad. Definitely recommended.
Samantha Neidholt
Feb 25, 2022
The atmosphere was energetic and friendly but not too loud The pistachio crust on the tuna was delicious.
Catherine Strothers
Feb 24, 2022
I have only eaten here once before during the summer and the lunch time food was amazing! I couldn't wait to go back and take a few friends with me. We had seven people our mashed potatoes were lumpy didn't come with butter or seasoning just plain potatoes. Our potatoes and green beans were barely even warm. I had battered haddock along with a friend and it was way too salty.

My friend ordered the $30 meal which was filet mignon and she ordered it medium and it came well done. The appetizers are wonderful we really love the appetizers. But whoever was in the kitchen wasn't running the kitchen well to have seven dishes come out not perfect. My bill was $33 and I ended up taking home most of my food and it's sitting in the refrigerator.

Both of us should not have had to even pay for much of anything. My friend ordered meat loaf stuffed with baked macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. He got no gravy on his mashed potatoes and there was only a tablespoon of macaroni and cheese in his meatloaf. I would usually give someone a second chance but there is no excuse for most of these dishes to come out the way they did. Both of them shouldn't even have left the kitchen.
Kay H.
Dec 13, 2021
First time eating here while in town visiting friends. I had the vegan sausage vegetable saute with vegan mozzarella cheese. It was so tasty. My husband had the veggie burger and fries. Also very good. We will definitely be back when we're in town again.
Julie A.
Oct 30, 2021
Delicious, American fare. Small inside, cozy atmosphere with tables reasonably spaced apart. There is a bar located behind the restaurant seating area which is located right when you walk in the front door. I noticed on my way back to the restroom that the restaurant offers a back room that fits long banquet tables.
Jerald R.
Oct 23, 2021
We are from out of town, and wanted a nice sit down dinner. I ordered the Homestyle Chicken and Biscuits. My wife ordered the turkey dinner. We started with salads, which were okay, and her meal was fair, similar to a TV dinner in quality. The chicken and biscuits, however, was inedible. The dish consisted of a large lump of dense biscuit in the middle of a very basic pot pie filling.

The chicken was stringy, the peas were hard, like pebbles, and the broth completely bland. I picked out the chicken as best I could, but the peas were dominant. Considering the prices charged here, one would expect better quality. This would have been a one star review if not for the awesome wait staff. Thanks to the nice waitress who helped us.
Wilma Reeder
Aug 13, 2021
My family went for Easter dinner. Service was very friendly & helpful. All the entree selections were all very tasty. Had a very fine time. Two years later: We celebrated my mother's 92nd birthday on the patio. Very nice for outside dining. Lots of delicious options to choose from. Service is still very friendly & helpful.
Joyce S.
Jun 06, 2021
Steak was asked for extra well and they brought it out three times and then when it was bearable to eat the mashed potatoes were cold. Now why would they not warm them up after all that. Then they charged for the whole meal and I told them the potatoes were cold. Really bad experience. I will not be going back again. I was not impressed with the service at all. The one time they brought it out a fly landed on the steak and they still served it. So gross!
Ashley Fisher
Apr 11, 2021
Second time eating at Johnson's Cafe, the waitress was very nice & did a well job! Ordered the bbq chicken nachos & I believe the bistro salad.very good! : I liked the fries in the salad!
Danette Resciniti
Dec 05, 2020
1st time here, it was very nice. The food and service were excellent. Made reservations to return for my graduation dinner with family in a few months. We had the steakhouse chips and garlic mussels as an appetizer, and the Antipasto salad(special for the week, is how an antipasto salad should be), and the coffee rubbed pork chop. And creme brulee for dessert.
Thomas I.
Oct 30, 2020
Visiting town for work. First time here, nice, cozy spot. Cobb Salad was huge, delicious, fresh and great value. Waitress was great and helped me get in and out quickly. Wish I had more time to linger!
Erin Y.
Aug 18, 2020
Cozy small little spot, just stopped in here for lunch on a road trip. Great service, seemed very attentive to cleanliness and appropriate safety measures. We got a few things, some of it ok and some great! Loved the spicy chicken sandwich and onion rings!
R. K. A.
Oct 19, 2019
Best salads in town! Salads are large and plenty. Always accommodating with changes to dishes. I just had the special- blue blue salad! And it was better than I thought! Great combination of salad blueberries, pecans, chicken, apples and more! The value is great as well as service. Love Johnson's! It's our go to restaurant now.
Kristen S.
Oct 07, 2019
This little gem of a restaurant turned out to be a great find. We were looking for somewhere to celebrate our son's birthday (he's attending college nearby) and decided to take a chance based on all the good Yelp reviews. Johnson's Cafe did not disappoint! First of all, the menu is extensive. From coffee rubbed pork chops (outstanding!) to burgers and salads, this place has a lot to offer.

Service was good, and the food was delicious and fresh. We all loved our meals and would definitely revisit on our next trip to the area. Johnson's is clearly a local favorite, and though we didn't hang out at the bar, we were told they have a great selection of beers.
Cheryl B.
Aug 19, 2019
Amazing salads; a lot of quality ingredients with house made dressing. Went to pier 87 yesterday for a salad and they should stop by a get a lesson. Super fast service cool interior. Will be back.
Thomas E.
Jun 01, 2019
Super friendly staff but the steak was as bad as I've ever had. No seasoning, cooked over the finest gas flame and more gristle than meat. The sides were also bad. Cold rolls, tasteless garlic potatoes. I have low standards but a $30 steak should have a little flavor.
Brittany S.
May 18, 2019
Driving from Toronto to Philly and stopped by for lunch since they had the largest salad selection of anywhere in the area. Let me tell you, this place was awesome. The salads were fresh and well prepared. Also, if you have time, visit the bakery across the street after!
Gordon G.
Oct 15, 2018
Holy Grail? I'm always searching for the "best" hamburger & have had some really great ones, but Johnson's Bacon Jam Burger is one of the best I've ever had. The 1/2 lb. burger was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, squashed, not formed with seared edges and juicy, pink middle. Perfectly seasoned for great burger flavor. The "bacon jam" was a uniquely delicious sweet counterpoint to the savory bacon strips and tangy blue cheese. I didn't even put ketchup on. A first for me.
Joel H.
Oct 08, 2018
Was looking for a diner that I've never been to and decided on this. Was amazed with everything. The service, food, cleanliness and size.it's ALOT bigger inside than it looks from the outside. One of the best breakfast I've ever had. Food was absolutely delicious.
Lindsey A.
Feb 10, 2018
We had a wonderful surprise 70th birthday party for our Dad at Johnson's cafe. The owner was very helpful with menu and party planning. The private room set-up was classy and accommodated 30 people easily. The food was delicious especially the wings and bacon wrapped shrimp! The servers Rae and Tiffany were extremely attentive and were great with our kids. We will be back!
Mel B.
Jun 23, 2017
This place has been around for years. Always great to come home to the place you went to in high school over 20yrs ago and it's still around. Server was very polite. Refilled my drink when ever it got low and was on top of bringing out our food right when it was ready. Prices are perfect! Inexpensive for a local small restaurant! Better than any fast food!
Edward R.
Jun 20, 2017
Locals who stopped here for lunch. Nice selection of salads. I had the fajita chicken salad and my wife had the chicken cranberry walnut salad with poppy seed dressing. Both very good. Will stop here again.
Jon K.
Jun 07, 2017
Fantastic handcrafted food with regular specials and huge wings! The perfect environment for a group dinner or a quiet night out. So much variety that it never gets old! You will not be disappointed! In years of frequenting this casual atmosphere with fine-dining quality food we have never been disappointed. Excellent beer selection with constantly rotating selection of fine beers. Full bar.
Zee J.
May 12, 2016
I had the fried Haddock in this small town near Williamsport, PA and near the West Branch Susquehanna river. It was a Saturday evening and the place was packed to the rafters and loud. It came with French fries, coleslaw, some vegetables and a small roll. It was very good I thought. Although this is a bar the food is quite sophisticated. Not sure how many bars would put gluten free raviolis on their menu. Requesting medium well or well done steaks is apparently not done here as the menu will try to make clear to you. Recommended.
Eric B.
Sep 30, 2015
Have to say, value seems to be going down here. Several visits now and each seems to get worse and worse. My wife and I started off with soups. She got broccoli-cheddar, which was good at best and the soup was barley warm. I got the clam chowder, which was pretty good, I've had some better and a bunch worse, but it was SCALDING hot! My wife got the turkey wrap, it was good and sizable for the money.

I got the fish sandwich, a little pricy at $13. It was good. When I placed the order I was asked for a side, thinking it came with one, I ordered fries, ended up seeing the charge for them on the bill. Really, a charge for a single side with the meal? Drinks, just got unsweetened tea and a raspberry tea for me. Turned out, MY tea only came with ONE refill, a 3rd drink cost me an additional charge. Quality seems to be dipping here at each visit and you get nickel and dimed in the process. It's gonna be a while until I return.