First Chance Inn is a hidden gem operating in Kersey, Pennsylvania, that beautifully combines the warmth of a classic local tavern with a premium casual dining experience. Located right along Main Street, this cozy and impeccably clean neighborhood favorite is celebrated for its inviting rock and roll vibe, bustling separate bar space, and wonderful covered outdoor deck perfect for clear weather dining. Whether locals are stopping in for a hearty breakfast or cross-country travelers are pulling off the highway by happenstance, visitors are universally met with a welcoming atmosphere and a comforting, scratch-made menu that keeps people talking long after they leave.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, dedicated parking lot, accessible restrooms, and wide, spacious aisles for comfortable table seating
Atmosphere
Casual, cozy, trendy rock and roll vibe, family-friendly, and great for watching sports
Highlights
Fast service, exceptional craft and domestic beer selection, great cocktails, quality coffee, and premium desserts
Amenities
Full on-site bar, public restrooms, and high chairs available for families
Payment Options
Credit cards and Debit cards accepted
Parking
Ample free parking available in the dedicated private lot and on the street
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Award-Winning Wings: Highly praised for their big, meaty, and perfectly cooked wings, particularly the signature Flame Kissed Garbage Wings and the sweet, savory hot honey garlic wings.
Standout Comfort Classics: Guests rave about the authentic, piping-hot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, alongside thick-cut homemade meatloaf and slow-roasted turkey dinners.
Top-Tier Breakfast Service: A hidden hotspot for morning crowds, serving up flawless classic eggs, perfectly seasoned ham, and custom Italian omelets loaded with rich Asiago cheese.
Warm and Attentive Care: A dedicated local service team makes out-of-towners feel like immediate regulars with efficient, quick, and remarkably hospitable table service.
Menu and Product Catalog
Let’s Get Started (Appetizers)
Item Name
Description
Stuffed Hot Peppers
Stuffed with a blend of hot sausage, spinach, and Asiago cheese, served with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with homemade crab stuffing
Artichoke Dip
A warm boat of creamy spinach, tender artichokes, and melted cheese, served with tortilla chips
Shrimp Cocktail
Six classic, chilled shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Nachos and Cheese
Served crisp with tortilla chips
Beer Cheese
Creamy pub-style cheese dip served with tortilla chips
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Rich, spicy chicken dip served piping hot with tortilla chips
Homemade Chips
Hand-sliced chips served in small or large portions
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and fried golden brown
Battered Cheese Sticks
Crispy on the outside with melted cheese inside
Chicken Fingers
Tender, breaded chicken strips
Broccoli Cheese Bites
Crispy bite-sized nuggets filled with broccoli and cheese
Zucchini Sticks
Breaded and fried zucchini strips
French Fries
Classic golden fries available in small or large portions
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato cuts available in small or large portions
Onion Rings
Thick-cut, battered onion rings fried to a perfect crisp
Hot Cheese Balls
Spiced, bite-sized melted cheese snacks
Pizza Logs
Crispy wrappers stuffed with cheese and pepperoni
Crab Rangoons
Crispy wontons filled with a savory crab and cream cheese mixture
Fried Mushrooms
Whole button mushrooms battered and fried
Fried Green Beans
Crisp green beans fried in a light, crunchy batter
Fried Pickles
Tangy sliced pickles breaded and fried
Coconut Shrimp
Sweet coconut-crusted shrimp fried golden
Wing Dings
Battered, crispy chicken wings
Mini Tacos
Bite-sized crisp tacos filled with seasoned meat
Pretzel and Beer Cheese
Soft, warm pretzel pieces paired with smooth beer cheese dip
Beer Battered Pepper Rings
Battered and fried sweet pepper rings
Wings
Item Name
Description
Wings – Dozen
Twelve fresh, meaty chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or rub
Wings – Half Dozen
Six fresh, meaty chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or rub
Sauces: Hot, Mild, Butter Garlic, Hot Butter Garlic, Hot Butter Garlic Ranch, Hot Ranch, Butter Ranch, Hot Butter Ranch, Honey Mustard, Hot Honey Mustard, Hot Honey, Sweet Chili, BBQ, General Tso’s, Italian Parmesan, Garbage, Butter Cajun, Ray’s Hot Ranch.
Dry Rubs: 7-Pepper, Cajun, Ranch, Jamaican Jerk, Roasted Garlic, Smoky BBQ, Salt and Vinegar.
Homemade Soups & Salads
Item Name
Description
French Onion Soup
Served fresh in a traditional crock with melted cheese
Soup of the Day
Daily home-style rotations including savory Stuffed Pepper Soup, available in cup, bowl, or quart sizes
House Salad
Mixed greens topped with fresh tomato, onion, and crunchy croutons
Chef Salad
A large portion of mixed greens served with tomato, onions, croutons, ham, egg, salami, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Salad
A bed of greens topped with breaded or grilled chicken, boiled egg, cheddar, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, and french fries; customizable Buffalo-style
Steak Salad
Tender steak served over mixed greens with boiled egg, cheddar, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, and crispy french fries
Seafood Salad
Everything you love about seafood scampi served over a bed of fresh greens with onions, tomatoes, boiled egg, cheese, and french fries
Taco Salad
Seasoned beef over a bed of greens topped with tomato, onions, olives, mozzarella, provolone, and crunchy tortilla chips
Turkey BLT Salad
Fresh turkey, crispy bacon, and tomato over a bed of greens, finished with cheddar, mozzarella, and french fries
Salmon Salad
Chargrilled salmon served over fresh mixed greens with boiled egg, cheddar, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, and french fries
Classic breaded chicken tenders paired with golden french fries
1/2 Lb. All Beef Hot Dog
Large all-beef hot dog, with optional chili topping
BLT Sandwich
Thick smoked bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and creamy mayo served on grilled panini bread
Reuben
Choice of classic Corned Beef or Rachel-style Turkey, served with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread
Breaded or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Your choice of seasoned chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a grilled bun; customizable Buffalo-style
Chicken, Bacon, & Beer Cheese Sandwich
Crispy chicken breast topped with smoked bacon and smothered in house beer cheese sauce
Gyro
Thinly sliced lamb topped with cool tzatziki sauce, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled pita
Shrimp Basket
Tender breaded shrimp served alongside a generous portion of french fries
Club Sandwich
Lean ham, turkey, smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and American cheese layered on grilled panini bread
Fish Taco
Soft tortillas stuffed with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and a sweet and spicy aioli
Fish Sandwich
Pub-style haddock topped with tangy tartar sauce and served on a fresh grilled bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender, slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork topped with melted cheddar cheese on a grilled bun
Grilled Steak Sub
Tender shredded beef served with grilled onions, peppers, and melted American cheese on a toasted sub roll
Philly Steak Sub
Thinly sliced steak served with grilled onions, peppers, and rich nacho cheese on a toasted sub roll
Italian Hoagie
Savory ham, salami, and pepperoni topped with melted provolone cheese, fresh lettuce, and tomato
Steak Wrap
Thinly sliced steak topped with grilled onions and peppers, finished with your choice of cheese and dressing
Fox Favorite
A generous portion of premium ham and salami covered with melted American cheese, roasted red peppers, and rich pesto sauce on grilled panini bread
Chicken Wrap
Battered chicken fingers fried and topped with lettuce, fresh tomato, and your choice of dressing; customizable Buffalo-style
Quesadilla
Toasted flour tortillas grilled and stuffed with melted mozzarella, cheddar, onions, and green peppers; optional chicken or steak addition
Open Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Thick slices of roast beef served open-faced, smothered in hearty brown gravy with your choice of potato
Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich
Juicy slow-cooked turkey served open-faced, covered in succulent turkey gravy with your choice of potato
Open Faced Hot Meatloaf Sandwich
Two thick slices of savory homemade meatloaf served open-faced with hearty brown gravy and your choice of potato
First Chance Burgers
Note: All burgers feature an 8 oz. premium beef patty. Extra egg or bacon can be added upon request.
Item Name
Description
Hamburger
The classic, unadorned 8 oz. chargrilled beef patty served on a toasted bun
Cheeseburger
Perfectly grilled burger topped with your choice of melted cheese
Mac & Cheese Burger
A decadent combination featuring a juicy patty topped with rich, creamy mac and cheese
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Sautéed savory mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese layered over an 8 oz. patty
Bacon Cheese Burger
Crispy smoked bacon and your choice of melted cheese
Buffalo & Bleu Style Burger
Tangy buffalo sauce and crumbled bleu cheese for a bold flavor profile
Chipotle Cheese Burger
Topped with smoky chipotle sauce and melted cheese
Bacon Beer Cheese Burger
A local favorite featuring crispy bacon smothered in a rich, warm house beer cheese sauce
Rodeo Burger
Loaded with melted pepper jack cheese, crispy onion rings, smoky bacon, and sweet BBQ sauce
Steaks & Pasta Dinners
Note: Pasta dinners are served with a fresh side salad or coleslaw and a warm dinner roll. Steaks can be customized with an added lobster tail, breaded broiled shrimp, coconut shrimp, scampi shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
Item Name
Description
Delmonico
A premium 12 oz. cut, expertly chargrilled and exceptionally juicy
Asiago Sirloin
Perfectly seasoned sirloin steak cracked with peppercorns and finished with a rich Asiago cheese sauce
Strip Style Sirloin
An 8 oz. cut of premium sirloin, chargrilled to order
Black Diamond Steak
An 8 oz. savory, marinated steak chargrilled to bring out its deep flavors
Blackened Gorgonzola Steak
An 8 oz. savory chargrilled marinated steak, prepared Cajun-style and topped with a homemade Gorgonzola cheese sauce
Butter Garlic Rosemary Steak
An 8 oz. strip sirloin smothered in a signature homemade butter garlic sauce infused with fresh rosemary
Bourbon Glazed Steak
A tender 8 oz. strip sirloin smothered in a sweet and sticky homemade bourbon glazed sauce
Marinated Steak Pasta
An 8 oz. marinated steak served alongside cheese-stuffed rigatoni, topped with a rich Gorgonzola cheese sauce
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp
Tender chicken and shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce, served over a bed of tender pasta
Chicken Carbonara
Grilled chicken served over pasta and smothered in a smoky-flavored cream sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Perfectly seasoned meatballs served over a bed of spaghetti with a rich, house-made red sauce
Cheese Ravioli
A hearty portion of tender cheese ravioli served with a rich, homemade marinara sauce
Seafood Deluxe
Plump scallops, shrimp, and lobster tossed with a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce over a bed of penne pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo
Al dente fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich, velvety cream Alfredo sauce; optional chicken, steak, or shrimp additions
Buffalo Style Pasta
Your choice of grilled chicken or tender shrimp tossed in a spicy Alfredo sauce with pasta
Jalapeño Chicken Popper Pasta
Grilled chicken tenderloins and spicy jalapeños topped with a cheese Alfredo sauce, served over penne pasta
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast topped with melted cheese and homemade red sauce, served over a bed of pasta
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Grilled chicken tenderloins and crisp broccoli florets served over pasta, topped with a smoky-flavored cream sauce
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Grilled chicken tenderloins paired with smoky bacon and a creamy ranch sauce, served over a bed of penne noodles
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Crispy buffalo chicken mixed with rich, creamy cheddar cheese mac and cheese, baked with a crunchy breadcrumb topping
First Chance Favorites (Home-Style Dinners)
Note: All dinners are served with the vegetable of the day and a choice of two standard sides (or premium sides for a slight upgrade). Includes a side salad or coleslaw.
Item Name
Description
Beef Tips
Tender beef tips served in a rich savory gravy, served over your choice of noodles or rice
Country Fried Steak
Delicately breaded, fried, and topped with your choice of beef gravy or a creamy peppercorn gravy, accompanied by mashed potatoes
Hamburger Steak Dinner
A thick hamburger steak grilled and topped with sweet onions, green peppers, and your choice of melted cheese
Meat Loaf
Two thick, hearty slices of home-style meatloaf served with rich brown gravy
Roast Beef Dinner
Slow-roasted, tender beef served with a rich, savory brown gravy
Roasted Turkey Dinner
Slow-cooked succulent turkey served with home-style turkey gravy and traditional stuffing
Standard Sides: Baked Potato, Mashed Potato with Gravy, French Fries, Rice Pilaf, Homefries, Mac & Cheese, Applesauce, Cottage Cheese.
