Chatter Box Cafe - Hummelstown

I went to a private party at Chatter Box Café in early June 2024. It was a great location for a party. There are a number of dining rooms, each with a different theme. The food was delicious. We had a buffet set up. I chose a chicken salad on a croissant, recommended by my table mates who have eaten there before. It was very good, with lots of chicken meat. I had some of the salad which was very fresh with a delightful dressing that sparked it up. There was a tray of sausage and meatballs in a marinara sauce that was really good. I wanted to eat a whole plate of that. There was a fruit salad that looked good, so I got a bowl of that. It was the freshest fruit I've had this summer. The cantaloupe was especially sweet and juicy. For dessert, we had a choice of 2 kinds of cake. I had the chocolate peanut butter and it was a perfect ending to my meal homemade on the premises. The owners made us feel welcomed and like part of the family. I would love to go back and eat there again.

My wife and I ordered a chicken salad sandwich to share. The cost of the sandwich was $17.50. The waitress told us there would be a $5 charge for sharing a plate. So suddenly our chicken salad sandwich with a small bag of Utz potato chips cost $22.50 plus $1.35 tax plus 20% tip ended up costing $27.62!

I want to give this place a higher review, but I will be honest and use this as a chance for suggestions and a heads-up for future customers.The main problem is the price level. Each dish, things that cost $12 at most other places, will cost around $20 here. I do not think the food is worth it. Check out the other pictures and mine and determine if the food is actually that good/high quality or it's some sort of coping. I argue it's the latter. They also charge a $2 credit card fee. If other places charge a fee, it's typically only a few percentages, not a full ~10% like this. Service was alright, somewhat rushed for how empty it was. The atmosphere is very nice.Now, I think the problem stems from the short opening hours. It makes sense that they upcharge to make up for the hours that they could be open. I won't make a comment here on how long they should be open because that's up to them, but you might be wondering what then is the issue with the high prices?Well, the place is very empty whenever I'm here. Every other table is empty. I think this place would do better with more reasonable prices and specials rather than just upcharging the few that do drop by.

One of our very favorite local gems to dine at ! Although we’ve been so many times now I have only ever ordered one thing bc it never disappoints ! BLT with the coconut mayonnaise. ?

It's my favorite place for lunch. I love Roxy's Turkey and Provolone sandwich with cranberry mayo. The staff are personable, accommodating and efficient. The rooms of this house have a variety of memorabilia and old-time objects decoarating the walls, that make for some interesting conversation pieces. There are limited hours, so make sure to check the website. They prefer cash but you can use a credit card for a fee.I highly recommend this restaurant and wish I could have lunch there every day!!