Review The Anthracite Cafe - Wilkes-Barre

Luckily we went here on wing night. $1 per smoked wing was well worth it. The Heart attack burger may quite possibly bring on a heart attack. Grilled cheese with a burger in the middle, and some nice size fries on the side. The Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken Salad was good. Not quite amazing but good. The beer is what stole the show here. Fresh, filled with flavor and served ice cold. The variety of beer was a nice surprise too. No matter who you are, you are bound to find a flavor that you’ll enjoy. The atmosphere was nice and the staff were all very attentive, upbeat and energetic.

Great service! Good food & large portions. Buffalo chicken cheese steak was good and the wife got the pretzel chicken with homemade mustard sauce. Yum! Even the chicken cheese steak had a real cheese sauce not melted or cheese whizz. They let me sample a couple beers before ordering to see if I liked them.

Fabulous. Come get a burger. Honestly so delicious. The wings were good but highway robbery with the cost. I think it was $18 total for the blue cheese and celery’s and dozen wings? Definitely better and cheaper wing spots around but the BURGERS you cannot beat and they have good drafts and good service!

I would give this place more than 5 stars if it was possible. First, the food and service was amazing. When I first saw the prices on the menu, I was curious if the portions would be very generous or if it was overpriced. Long story short, I had quite a bit of food to take home! Will definitely be back!

Food was ok. Wasn’t impressed with the Buffalo Mac and cheese. Service was good. They have seasonal drinks which the caramel apple martini is delicious

The food was good. Creative menu. Portions are huge (i.e10oz. Burgers). Kids menu has several options including sandwiches and even spaghetti. A kids meal also includes an ice cream with sprinkles and a cute little toy after their meal. The chocolate peanut butter pie is the best I've ever had. Amazing flavor and texture. The fries are really good. I had a cheese steak, which was pretty good. They have fancy grilled cheese, even for the kids. Server was attentive, food didn't take long to come out. We ate in the indoor dining area. There was good space to sit and eat, versus being cramped. The bathroom was easily accessible. They have cool decor on the walls (different beer logos and posters). My only complaint was the volume. You would think everyone was yelling. The sound in there really bounced around. My son was a little uncomfortable bc of it. They also have a bar and an "outdoor" patio, which is walled in with the windows open. There's more seating out there, but it's not climate controlled. I haven't been in there to verify, but they might have ceiling fans or something. This was my first time going there, and I'd definitely go back.

Excellent burger, 9.5/10. Though the menu listed raw onion, it arrived sautéed – still delicious. The bun is slightly oversized, but overall, it's one of the best in the valley. Their French onion soup is also commendable. The loaded fries are overly cheesy, but the straight-up fries are outstanding. The bacon on the burger is the best I've ever tasted. The restaurant's new addition is spacious and appealing.

Stopped in for the first time tonight. They were very busy but everything was definitely worth the wait. Our server Shane was absolutely wonderful. The food was amazing and very decently priced. Will definitely be back!

Stopped in for Bacon Week. Everything bacon. Started with bacon meatball soup. burnt ends and piggy balls. Entrees included Bacon stuffed burger, Kielbasa Bacon Mac and Cheese, Pig Pen Meatloaf. They said they estimate they will cook 900 pounds of Bacon during the week. Great food and great service.

Wow wow wow! The food was really good! We ordered the 2 for 28 Tuesday. We got the nachos, my significant other got the ribs, and I got the blackened chicken alfredo. I ordered a flight to try different beer. I was not disappointed and loved each and every one I tried. I cannot say which one I enjoyed the most they were all that good! I encourage every one beer lover or not to come to this place and try the flight to see what you like the most. I have to admit I have never been much of a beer fan myself but my cousins have gotten me out of my shell and opened my eyes to the wonderful world of beer in that there are so many different types and flavors out there. I still do not like IPAs or hoppy beer. For those who want to know which beer and cider I had in my flight were 2, 5, 6, 9, 11. Each and every one truly were so good.

Food was ok. We went on Sunday for the smoked food. Burnt ends had a good flavor but were chewy and over cooked. Baked beans were what i grew up knowing as bbq'd lima beans. Greens were ok but not much flavor.

Great tasting food and big portions, but loud. Hard to have a conversation. Menu is huge, very diverse, something for everyone.

Well staff is friendly but not attentive never asked how my food was just how good it looked! And that brings me to the food. Had the prime rib, while a generous portion it was served cold with cool au jus, Luke warm green beans and a hot baked potato. You could tell at one time the au jus was hot cause it browned the top side of the beef. So it had been sitting for a while. Was so looking for a better meal.

We went there on Thursday. Not impressed. I had the B and B wings. The sauce was just poured over them so some had sauce and some had none. I don’t know why they say bacon and blue cheese cause there wasn’t any bacon or even the taste of bacon. Service was terrible, we waited an hour and a half for our food. It’s not the waitresses fault, they need to hire more help. Also it was freezing in there and we kept asking them to turn off the fans that were blowing right on us. It too 45minutes for them to turn them off after asking several times. All in all, I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, you can get better wings at your favorite corner bar.

My husband and I ate here last night for bacon week. Our food was fantastic! We had the Piggy balls, Full rack of ribs wrapped in bacon and the Bacon explosion. So good and tons of food!! We also had bacon inspired mixed drinks. I had the bacon bloody Mary and my husband had the bacon old fashioned. They didn't skimp on the alcohol in either. So much so my server brought me extra tomato juice. Other than the strong drinks we enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely go back!!

We have been here three times. The food is excellent. Friendly servers. They were very busy last night so a bit of a wait, not too bad though, but they put us at a high table. I have the knees of a 90 year-old and the manager knew I was uncomfortable so he got me a little stool for my feet which was very sweet. Made my dining experience better. I highly recommend this place. Very nice! Of course we will go again! Great hamburgers too!! :)

Heard about bacon week so I had to try it. The food was well prepared with a creative use of bacon in every dish we tried. The Piggy Balls and the Pierogies were great appetizers and the ribs wrapped in bacon were fall off the bone.

Finally found a place with wings that are actually hot and taste great! Awesome atmosphere, food, and beer\liqueur selection.

Anthracite catered our wedding this past weekend along with catering our rehearsal dinner. They did an OUTSTANDING job. We knew the food we going to be delicious because their entire menu is spectacular but the girls in charge of catering went totally above and beyond. They were professional and social they made sure everyone was taken cAre of. The girls made sure Adam and I had a plate full of all of our food to make sure we ate. They had they had everything where it needed to be when it needed to be there. Even if it didn't involve dinner. I highly recommend using them for in house and outside catering. From food to the staff you made our wedding day one to remember and had it run smoothly. THANK YOU. -Julie and Adam Besecker.

Great services very. Awesome food and selection. Beer deletion is ok point hidden gem

Great food, great service on a very busy night, got us right in for our reservation, & our waitress worked her tail off. Loved the beer selection & the seafood mac & cheese is to die for. Great experience & would definitely come back!

Fabulous! My first time there! 👍🏻 Lobster! Pittsburger burger! Amazing service! Met the owner! Told him the menu is endless of great amazing dishes!

My first time here last night, and AMAZING isn't even a word to describe it! Food was absolutely amazing! The bacon pickle martini was to die for! Beer selection was impressive! 5 stars for me, and I cannot wait to come back to try more things!

Food was very good and the portions were surprisingly large. Our waiter, Matt, was nice, well informed on the menu and checked in on us a few times but not enough to be annoying which is a massive plus. Overall we were very satisfied and will be going there again for sure!!!

There is nothing there that is short of a good time or good food. Such good people and food. Not to mention the good beer.

Always a good time. Mike & his staff are friendly & service is very good. Many food & drink choices & both are always great! Check them out!

As always amazing food, great atmosphere, and amazing waitress. But most of all made my boys birthday wonderful!! He wanted seafood and boy did they deliver. Thank you for accommodating our large party!!! We will see be back!!!!

Excellent food and service as always! We came in, a group of 5 , to celebrate our son’s 25th Birthday. We were taken care of no problem. They set up a table for us and we were seated. The food portions were as we expected, my son on the other hand, didn’t expect the huge portion of his delicious crab Mac and cheese. Definetly be seeing us again.