Deluxe Diner, a Shillington PA Favorite Serving Up Classic Comfort Foods
Alex Smith from Stray Cat News at Deluxe Diner trying the Red Velvet Cake
From the desk of the STRAYZ newsroom: Callie, Seymour, Mama & Yebba & our 2 hoomans Ashley & Alex reporting live!
Published On: 7/9/2025
Last Updated On: 7/9/2025
SHILLINGTON, PA — The latest destination in the Stray Cat News “Cats Gotta Eat” series brought our hooman correspondents to Deluxe Diner, a local mainstay on Lancaster Pike known for its hearty comfort food and welcoming atmosphere.
🐾 Location Spotlight: Deluxe Diner
Located at 2295 Lancaster Pike, Deluxe Diner sits quietly in the heart of Shillington, offering an extensive menu of diner classics seven days a week. It’s a place where locals greet each other by name, coffee cups never go empty, and nostalgia lingers in every booth.
As our reporter Callie put it, “There’s something grounding about a place that still serves pancakes at 7 PM without judgment.”
🍽️ The STRAYZ Order
Crispy Chicken Tenders and French Fries from Deluxe Diner in Shillington PA
To give a well-rounded (and well-fed) review, our hoomans Ashley and Alex sampled a hearty mix of comfort food classics and sweet indulgences from the Deluxe Diner menu:
Chicken Tenders & Fries — golden, crispy, and served with both BBQ sauce and honey mustard, because why choose when you can dip like royalty? The tenders were juicy, the fries were hot, and the sauces were respectfully devoured.
Oreo Cake — rich, layered, and unapologetically over the top. A light chocolate cake hugged by cookies-and-cream frosting that had a perfectly placed Oreo Cookie on top.
Red Velvet Cake — moist, sweet, and finished with a perfectly whipped cream cheese frosting.
Fresh-Brewed Coffee — strong, smooth, and endlessly refilled.
Deluxe Diner in Berks County PA with a gorgeous rainbow behind it after a storm
Why Shillington’s Deluxe Diner Matters
Deluxe Diner isn’t just a breakfast spot. It’s a community anchor — a place where families gather after soccer games, retirees catch up over decaf, and solo diners eat their ooey gooey blueberry pancakes in peace.
As part of the Cats Gotta Eat initiative, Stray Cat News aims to spotlight places across Pennsylvania that embody more than just good food. We seek out environments that are warm, welcoming, and resonate with the same comfort and care found in a rescue animal’s second chance.
📍 About the Cats Gotta Eat Series
Funny cat sign that was at our booth at Deluxe Diner
If you’re new to our reporting, Cats Gotta Eat is a feature column run by Stray Cat News — a feline-led rescue news outlet dedicated to promoting cat-friendly businesses, events, and community hubs throughout Pennsylvania.
Each week, we send our adventurous hoomans to review a different restaurant or café, with a focus on establishments that align with our mission of compassion, inclusion, and a shared love for cozy vibes.
Missed last week’s report? Click here to read our review of Crave Café in Sinking Spring, PA — a cozy spot known for its fresh fare and small business charm.
🐈 STRAYZ Reporter Commentary
An adorable drawing of us! 4 rescue cats that overtook the home of 2 goofy hoomans Ashley & Alex
Callie (Senior Critic, age 11):
“This place understands that good food doesn’t need frills. It needs warmth, consistency, and respect for breakfast classics.”
Seymour (Emotional Correspondent, age 3):
“I would happily nap under one of those booths while listening to oldies on the radio. Deluxe is the kind of place you remember.”
Yebba (Rogue Reviewer, age 3):
“Would flip a houseplant for another order of those chicken tenders.. Hoomans brought some home and refused to share.”
Mama (Editor-in-Chief, est. age 14):
“If this place were a person, it’d be your grandma who always makes you pancakes when life gets hard.”
🛎️ How You Can Support
A mouthwatering piece of oreo cake - moist, richly layered, and all around a good time!
Supporting a local diner is simple:
Leave a review on Google or Yelp
Tip your servers (extra if they have pets!)
Mention this article when you go — let them know that @straycatnews sent you
Share this article with friends, neighbors, or fellow foodies
And while you’re here…
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🍦 Next Up: Sweet Ride Ice Cream, West Reading PA
We drop our “Cats Gotta Eat” Review on Sweet Ride Ice Cream on 7/16/2025 at 5:55 AM!
We’ll be heading to Sweet Ride Ice Cream in West Reading next, where our paws will be judging sundaes, scoops, and all things dairy-adjacent. Stay tuned for that report — and bring a spoon.
💬 Final Thoughts from the STRAYZ Desk
In a world of franchises and fast food, Deluxe Diner reminds us what a good meal in a good place can do: connect people, comfort the soul, and remind us that the heart of a community often lives in its smallest corners.
– Stray Cat News Team
Callie, Yebba, Mama, Seymour, Ashley, & Alex
