The Coney Island

Reviews

• Paul H.

  star star star star star 20 July 2026

  After driving past here multiple times I finally came here! The service and food were excellent! The cook informed me of the bar Incase we wanted to have an adult drink, there was outside seating Incase i wanted to eat out there! I chose to eat inside since it was a lil hot out and the AC was on inside! I would definitely have to come back here very soon!

• Jen S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 19 July 2026

  When I walked up to the counter, the cashier let out a big yawn.  She didn't even look at me or greet me.  She just stood there.  Finally, after a few minutes, she said "what can I get you?" I gave her my order and then my husband ordered.  She then said "nineteen bucks."  Nope, she didn't say thank you either.  The other two gals (one made our milkshakes and the other made our food) were friendly.   I've seen pencils thicker than my husband's hot dog!  They sure are skimpy on the toppings.  Years ago, the onions were piled on!  I, myself, worked at Coney many, many years ago.  If we had treated a customer like that, we'd be out the door!
  
  This place definitely needs an upgrade!  The parking lot is a mess, the garbage cans were overflowing, the windows were filthy!  Once we sat down, I wished we hadn't ordered yet.   While we were there, the owner happened to stop by....looks like he needs an upgrade too.
  
  I think the bar probably keeps this place going although I have no interest in visiting it.

• Annemarie K.

  star star star star star_border 18 July 2026

  I still have to say nothing beats a good Coney Island cheeseburger! I did my usual stop in here while visiting Pottsville. The cheeseburgers were hot, and the chili was greasy just like it's supposed to be. You are able to play the lottery and cash in lottery scratch off tickets here. They have done a lot of renovations to this location. They have added on a bar and an outside dining area. The inside where the food is made still looks the same as it did 30+ years ago but that's OK. The nostalgia of this place adds to its charm. One question though, when are they going to fix the parking lot?

• Jim L.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 June 2026

  Great place for a late night snack after a night of drinking!  Chili cheese dogs, w/mustard and raw onion will hit the spot. The heartburn from the chili wail wake the dead!  The night crew can turn out the food pretty quickly, but if you are looking for speed and efficiency for breakfast, forget about it!  I had to repeat my order to the young cashier 6 times!!! And all I wanted was a ham,egg and cheese sandwich and a small coffee to go, it took 25 min onion a Sunday at 9am for me to get out of that place! It might have been her 1st day, but dam icebergs move faster!  At any rate, this place is a Pottsville institution for the burgers and dogs, cheap and ok.  I haven't been to the bar, but I've heard it's a happening place.

• J F.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 June 2026

  First visit in 15 years or so...
  
  Bar on one side with the "restaurant" on the other.  Note that smoking is allowed in the bar and they leave the door open so it wafts into the counter area where you place your order.  Once you see the rest of the place the smell of stale smoke is probably a saving grace.
  
  Decor is that fake wood paneling that was probably installed in the early 70's and has been there ever since.  They also employ someone whose sole job is to man the lottery machine in the back.
  
  Menu with prices is well hidden by overhang, you can't actually see what they offer until you're at the counter ready to order.  The manager (I assume) taking orders was a pleasant as a rabid wolverine.  I think the rest of the staff was either on its first day on the job or the elevator doesn't go to the top floor.  From what I could see from the front, and during my wait, Schuylkill County either doesn't have a health inspector, or this place is tipped off on when to expect visits.   I've seen more efficient operations on episodes of Restaurant Impossible.
  
  Waited 10 minutes for 2 coney burgers and a chicken fingers platter....projectile vomiting on the side of 61 by Deer Lake.  
  
  This place is a dump.