Whether you are seeking a hearty breakfast at sunrise, a quick midday lunch, or a satisfying late-night meal after a long drive, Walnut Bottom Family Diner delivers timeless American comfort food right when you need it. Situated conveniently off Interstate 81 at exit 45 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, this community hub offers an expansive menu packed with homestyle favorites, a cozy, clean environment, and exceptionally warm service. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is the perfect spot for travelers, large families, and locals looking for hot, fresh meals cooked to perfection in a relaxed and accommodating atmosphere.
Feature Detail Address 936 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015, United States Phone +1 717-701-8101 Website / Social Media Facebook Official Page
Day Active Hours Monday Open 24 hours Tuesday Open 24 hours Wednesday Open 24 hours Thursday Open 24 hours Friday Open 24 hours Saturday Open 24 hours Sunday Open 24 hours
Category Available Options Service Types Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery, Onsite services, Table service, Counter service, Catering Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Entry ramp Atmosphere Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Easy to talk, Family-friendly, Spaced seating Parking Amenities Large free parking lot, Free street parking, Ample vehicle spaces Payment Options Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments Children Amenities Kids’ menu, High chairs, Table/booth seating, Entertainment games
24/7 Availability: The diner never closes, making it a reliable destination for any shift schedule, late-night food cravings, or early breakfast runs.Friendly & Engaging Staff: Reviewers consistently praise the waitstaff for being genuinely warm, attentive, fun, and exceptionally welcoming to large groups and traveling families.Generous Portion Sizes: Every dish is prepared with value in mind, serving massive plate-sized pancakes, large quesadillas, and hearty sandwiches that ensure you leave fully satisfied.Freshly Baked Desserts: A stunning display case near the entrance features irresistible sweet treats, including a highly acclaimed baklava cheesecake and an array of fresh cakes.Accommodating Kitchen: The culinary team is happy to accommodate dietary needs, expertly handling customizations for guests with gluten and dairy sensitivities.Convenient Pit Stop: Located directly off I-81, the spacious parking lot and quick turnaround times make it a seamless, stress-free stop for cross-country travelers.
Breakfast, Soups & Appetizers Menu
Item Name Item Name Two Eggs (with Toast & Jelly) Two Eggs with Bacon Two Eggs with Ham Two Eggs with Sausage Two Eggs with Corned Beef Hash Two Eggs with Scrapple Country Fries (Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Veggies) Golden Brown Pancakes (Single, Double, or Triple Stack) Chocolate Chip Pancakes Fresh Blueberry Pancakes Golden Brown French Toast Nutella Banana French Toast Golden Brown Belgian Waffle Walnut Bottom Breakfast Feast Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Creamed Chipped Beef over Toast Classic Eggs Benedict Florentine Eggs Benedict
Item Name Item Name Chopped Steak (10 oz.) & Two Eggs Sirloin Steak (10 oz.) & Two Eggs Country Fried Steak & Two Eggs Farmer’s Omelet
Item Name Item Name Plain Omelette Ham, Bacon, or Sausage Omelette Mushroom Omelette Western Omelette Meat Lover’s Omelette Garden Omelette Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Omelette Texas Omelette Greek Omelette Italian Omelette Cheesesteak Omelette Florentine Omelette Alpine Omelette Heart Healthy Omelette (Egg Whites & Veggies)
Item Name Item Name Western Breakfast Wrap / Panini Ham, Bacon, or Sausage Breakfast Wrap Dutch Breakfast Wrap / Panini Broccoli, Mushroom & Swiss Breakfast Wrap Cheesesteak Breakfast Wrap / Panini Two Eggs (Any Style) Ham, Bacon, Sausage, or Scrapple Side Canadian Bacon Side Corned Beef Hash Side Home Fries Grits Croissant Sandwiches (Eggs & Cheese) Hot Oatmeal (with Raisins & Milk) Baked Oatmeal (Plain or Blueberry)
Item Name Item Name Toast with Butter & Jelly Cinnamon or Raisin Toast Croissant Roasted English Muffin Toasted Bagel (with Butter or Cream Cheese) Assorted Homemade Muffins Orange Juice Tomato Juice Apple Juice Cranberry Juice Peach Juice Fruit Punch
Item Name Item Name Fresh Shrimp Cocktail Potato Skins Buffalo Wings Chicken Tenders Basket of Onion Rings Mozzarella Sticks Fried Calamari Jalapeño Poppers Pierogies Chicken Quesadillas Cheesesteak Quesadillas Corn Nuggets Disco Fries (with Gravy & Cheese) Stuffed Grape Leaves Fried Mushrooms Walnut Bottom Sampler
Item Name Item Name Soup Du Jour Homemade Chili French Onion Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Chef Salad Greek Salad Caesar Salad (Plain or with Grilled Chicken) Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Salad Tuna, Chicken, or Egg Salad Chicken Cordon Bleu Salad Grilled Steak Salad Cobb Salad Buffalo Chicken Salad Tossed Salad
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Item Name Item Name Monte Cristo Philly Cheesesteak Tuna Salad Melt Chicken Salad Melt Chicken Melt Happy Waitress (Open-Faced Grilled Cheese & Bacon) French Dip Patty Melt Classic Reuben Greek Style or Chicken Gyro
Item Name Item Name Chicken Caesar Wrap Turkey Wrap Mexican Wrap Roast Beef Wrap Tuna or Chicken Salad Wrap Chicken Tender Ranch Wrap Philly Wrap Walnut Bottom Wrap (Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Swiss)
Item Name Item Name Sliced Turkey Breast Club with Bacon Tunafish Salad Club with Sliced Eggs Chicken Salad Club with Sliced Eggs Ham & Swiss Cheese Club Roast Beef & American Cheese Club Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Club Grilled Marinated Chicken & Bacon Club Hamburger & Bacon Club Walnut Bottom Club Ham, Turkey & Melted American Croissant Ham, Egg & Melted American Croissant Roast Beef & Melted Swiss Croissant Chicken or Tuna Salad Croissant Walnut Bottom Triple Decker
Item Name Item Name Cold Roast Turkey Breast Cold Corned Beef Cold Roast Beef Cold Meatloaf Cold Ham Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato or Toast Hot Dog Grilled American Cheese (Plain, or with Ham/Bacon/Tomato) Meatball Parmigiana Egg Salad Sandwich Chicken Salad Sandwich Tuna Salad Sandwich Fried Flounder or Haddock Filet Crab Cake Sandwich (Broiled or Fried) Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Item Name Item Name Classic Burger Bacon Cheeseburger Alpine Burger Smokehouse Burger Pepper Jack Burger Black & Bleu Burger Turkey Burger Veggie Burger
Item Name Item Name New York Panini Louisiana Panini Reuben Panini Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini Chicken Parmigiana Panini French Dip Panini The Athenian Panini Tuna or Chicken Salad Panini Hot Open Turkey Sandwich Hot Open Ham Sandwich Hot Open Roast Beef Sandwich Hot Open Meatloaf Sandwich
Item Name Item Name Grilled Marinated Chicken Kansas City Chicken Grilled Chicken Philadelphia Grilled Greek Chicken Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Bacon Cheese Burger Sub
Item Name Item Name Roast Turkey over Filling with Gravy Roast Beef over Filling with Gravy Baked Meatloaf with Gravy Breaded Veal Cutlet Grilled Chopped Sirloin Steak (with Onions & Gravy) Baby Beef Liver (with Onions & Gravy) Broiled Pork Chops Delmonico Steak (14 oz.) N.Y. Strip Steak (14 oz.) Sirloin Steak (10 oz.) Country Fried Steak with Sausage Gravy Meatloaf with Gravy
Item Name Item Name Chicken Stir-Fry Chicken & Scallops Stir-Fry Shrimp Stir-Fry Scallops Stir-Fry Chicken & Shrimp Stir-Fry Scallops & Shrimp Stir-Fry Vegetable Stir-Fry Breaded or Marinated Chicken Parmigiana Breaded Veal Parmigiana with Spaghetti Breaded Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti Manicotti Parmigiana Stuffed Shells Parmigiana Cheese Ravioli Parmigiana Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Spaghetti with Meatballs Spaghetti with Meatballs (Kids Style)
Item Name Item Name Breaded Chicken Fingers Breaded Chicken Cutlets Boneless Marinated Chicken Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Honey Dipped Fried Chicken Chicken Croquettes Fried Filet of Flounder Fried Filet of Haddock Fried Calamari Fried Scallops Fried Jumbo Shrimp Fried Crab Cakes Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Trout Broiled Stuffed Trout with Crabmeat Broiled Salmon Filet Broiled Jumbo Shrimp Broiled Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat Broiled Scallops Broiled Fresh Haddock Broiled Fresh Flounder Broiled Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat Broiled Crab Cakes Broiled Seafood Platter
Item Name Item Name French Fries Tator Tots Mashed Potatoes Applesauce Cottage Cheese with Apple Butter Cole Slaw Pickled Beets Texas Garlic Toast
Senior, Kids & Dessert Menus
Item Name Item Name Roast Turkey over Filling with Gravy Broiled Pork Chop Roast Beef over Filling with Gravy Beef Liver with Onions & Gravy Baked Meatloaf with Gravy Chicken Croquettes over Mashed Potatoes 8 oz. Grilled Chopped Steak Broiled or Fried Haddock or Flounder Broiled or Fried Crab Cake Grilled Chicken Breast Spaghetti with Meatball Senior Meal Platters
Children’s Menu (12 & Under)
Item Name Item Name Single Hot Cake with Bacon Single French Toast with Bacon Single Egg with Bacon & Toast Hamburger with French Fries Hot Dog Platter Spaghetti & Meatball Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese Roast Turkey with Mashed Potatoes Fried Fish Filet Mac & Cheese Chicken Nuggets
Item Name Item Name Assorted Pies (Plain or Ala Mode) Plain Cheesecake (Plain or with Fruit Topping) Baklava Cheesecake Assorted Layer Cakes Assorted Homemade Muffins Rice or Tapioca Puddings Ice Cream Sundaes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) Hot Fudge, Blueberry, or Cherry Sundaes Dish of Ice Cream Milkshakes & Ice Cream Floats Coffee or Tea (Regular or Decaf) Herbal Tea Selection Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream Iced Tea Whole Milk or Chocolate Milk Soft Drinks
