Hanover doesn’t have many secret, hidden, hush-hush, wink wink, culinary destinations. There are, after all, thousands of hungry locals here. You think there’s going to be a spot that only you and your foodie crew know about? One that serves perfect schnitzel with complimentary shoofly pie on the side? That, my friend, is just your kitchen with delusions of grandeur.
Hanover Township Pizza
$ | (570) 736-1519 | WEBSITE
A cold Pennsylvania evening is when Hanover Township Pizza, a beloved local spot in Hanover Township, truly shines. There are a handful of booths in the main dining area, but most of the seating is in the cozy, warmly lit back room. When you’re settled in and a slice of white broccoli pizza is in front of you, this restaurant feels like a comforting, familiar embrace.
Divino Pizzeria Italian Eatery
$ | (717) 634-5090 | WEBSITE
Divino Pizzeria Italian Eatery is a restaurant that delivers satisfaction before you even take a bite. Step inside this Hanover Italian eatery on a weekend evening and you’ll find a warm, bustling dining room with checkered tablecloths and the hum of contented conversation. Up front, things get even livelier, with a small stage hosting a band that plays clean-cut, elegant tunes, creating a fun dining atmosphere with toe-tapping potential.
Order a bowl of the cream of crab soup, hailed as the best in town, follow with a hearty lasagna or baked ziti, and if the mood strikes, one of Niki’s custom-made Old Fashions just makes sense.
Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
$ | (717) 630-0848 | WEBSITE
As family-friendly steakhouses go, the one at Hoss’s is pretty next-level. There’s ample seating, perfectly maintained salad bars, and a working dessert station. Basically, when families get ‘casually fed’ in their local spots, this is what we picture. A meal at this steak-and-seafood spot in Hanover can be affordable but ordering the sirloin tips, a trip to the soup and salad bar, and a kid’s meal? You’re golden.
Jacquelyn’s Bakeshop & Cafe LLC
$ | (717) 637-2253 | WEBSITE
In a charming corner of Hanover, this delightful neighborhood cafe has a cozy, inviting interior with warm wood accents and comfortable seating. But on pleasant days, Jacquelyn’s outdoor area calls to anyone who enjoys lingering over a meal rather than rushing through it. Spend a few hours out back, tucking into their impressive menu of things like the popular brie and apple pretzel sandwich.
It’s one of the best spots in town for creative dishes that don’t make vegetarian options their only selling point.
Genova’s To Go
$ | (717) 634-5383 | WEBSITE
Genova’s To Go is a slice of Hanover comfort in a bustling strip, where lasagna and pizza are served with genuine warmth all year round. Inside, it’s all family photos and local sports memorabilia, but it can get pretty busy. Which is where the ample parking comes in. It’s straightforward—essentially forty spots wrapping the building—but that’s all part of the convenience. Keep an eye on their consistency for details about when you’ll have your best meal.
Iron Lion
$ | (717) 521-7773 | WEBSITE
This Hanover mainstay is made for those who crave a lively Sunday kind of experience because entertainment is certainly part of the charm in this pleasant spot of a restaurant. The outdoor stage and seating are available during the summer for live music. Have some Buffalo wings or a crab pretzel, a club sandwich or cheeseburger, and several drinks, while you bask in the welcoming feel of Iron Lion.
Sallies & Sammies
$ | (717) 698-5061 | WEBSITE
At Sallies & Sammies, flavours celebrate classic American comfort food, from the tender pulled pork sandwich and hearty Cobb salad with roasted turkey, to the satisfying chicken salad sandwich. The Rachel is famously generous. The space is bright and inviting, the service is friendly and attentive, and the Stonegate Plaza location offers plenty of parking, making it ideal for a casual lunch or a relaxed group gathering.
Red Lobster
$$ | (717) 637-2858 | WEBSITE
If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate, then look no further than Red Lobster. The seafood spot in Hanover has a fantastic dining experience that screams ‘endless-shrimp-and-who-cares’. It’s got a coastal feel (and happy hour prices) and although it may not literally transport you to the ocean, their lobster does a pretty good job.
The Circle
$ | (717) 637-0000 | WEBSITE
The Circle, a hometown bar in Hanover, is so comfortably nostalgic-meets-cozy, it feels like a membership to the local VFW should arrive with the large Appletini. While the interior feels like you’ve wandered into a beloved neighborhood haunt from decades past, the patio outback is more backyard barbecue dreamscape. Not every drink is a revelation, but when the evening’s right, the friendly atmosphere makes it worth stopping by.
Jerry & Sal’s Pizza
$ | (717) 632-7707 | WEBSITE
The walls of this pizza joint are covered with memorabilia, the staff emit a hard-working energy that you’ll want to absorb via osmosis, and the aroma of pizza flows inside the restaurant and their bustling dining area. The menu at this Hanover spot spans classic New York-style pizza with a perfectly crisp crust, to cheesesteak subs and steak subs, to hot and delicious pies for large groups. Don’t miss the pizza: gloriously praised as the best in the area that you won’t want to share.
Shultz’s Delicatessen
$ | (717) 632-9190 | WEBSITE
Shultz’s Delicatessen is a neighborhood-feeling sandwich spot in Hanover. And like all the best traditional, welcoming delis, the best place to be is the counter. Positioned right at the front of the establishment it’s a clean, pleasant space with orderly rows of numbered tickets and regulars waiting their turn with patience, chatting with staff about $8 Reubens.
Come a Casa
$ | (717) 633-1123 | WEBSITE
Come a Casa is a standout Italian-Mexican hybrid that makes us wish for a secret recipe dossier to uncover precisely what’s in their 10/10 cream of crab soup. It’s on a convenient stretch in Hanover with parking all around, and you can expect hearty, satisfying dishes, quality ingredients, and a sensational cheese steak sub. The warm, inviting space is walk-in-friendly so you should know about the adjoining Big Dippers for dessert.
Bay City Seafood Restaurant
$$ | (717) 637-1217 | WEBSITE
A meal at Bay City Seafood Restaurant is best described as a much-needed exhale. Warm light filters through the cozy interior with its bare beams and the vibe is like a classic seafood shack meets a family gathering spot. During the evening, tables fill with locals at this Hanover spot and fork at tasty seafood dishes like perfectly broiled scallops and standout cream of crab soup.
Friends clink glasses over generous portions and the atmosphere feels like a favorite tradition, with reasonable prices making it a welcome alternative to chain restaurants. While service can be leisurely at times, the friendly staff and delicious salmon keep it a popular choice for those seeking a cozy, enjoyable dining experience.
Britton Coffee Co – South Hanover
$ | (267) 500-4798 | WEBSITE
The drive-thru at Britton Coffee Co is so efficient that you risk never stepping inside, which would be a mistake. Beyond the quick service window at this South Hanover spot is a cozy shop where customers sit at small wooden tables, sipping rich, aromatic coffee and nibbling on fresh, glazed doughnuts.
