Both A Restaurant And A Petting Zoo, Pennsylvania's Good ‘N Plenty Is An Underrated Day Trip Destination
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 27, 2021
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
When is a restaurant more than a restaurant? Well, take a look at Pennsylvania’s Good ‘N Plenty for the answer then start planning your visit. The destination restaurant boasts several dining styles, a bakery that will get your mouth watering uncontrollably, a gift shop, and a petting zoo. Yep, it’s one of those fun destinations you’ll definitely want to add to your to do list.
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A Smoketown staple and family-owned restaurant since 1969, Good 'N Plenty Restaurant draws diners with its delicious food and the fun and friendly animals in the petting zoo outdoors.
You can choose what dining style you prefer, a unique selling point that makes Good 'N Plenty stand out from other restaurants in Lancaster County. Gather around the table, for example, for a...
Family style meal, or each member of your party can order their own meal from the menu. If you opt for family style dining, you'll pass bowls brimming with food and share your meal like at home.
Traditionally, and pre-pandemic, groups of diners, many who may have otherwise never met, sat at the large tables and shared a meal. Currently, family style meals are limited only to members of your party.
Choose between Good 'N Plenty's famous fried chicken or two other meats, which vary daily, that will be served with sweet corn, mashed potatoes, and brown buttered noodles.
A delicious appetizer kicks off the meal, and a decadent dessert caps it off. However, if you prefer to order an individual meal from the menu, you can do that too. Takeout is also available.
Try such favorites as fried chicken, homemade meatloaf, or baked chicken pie. Wait until you see the scrumptious selection of sides that range from pepper cabbage to corn nuggets.
Have you been to Pennsylvania’s Good ‘N Plenty? Did you meet the animals in the petting zoo? What did you thinK? Share your experience in the comments! Next time you’re in the mood for one of Pennsylvania’s best and most unique burgers, make a beeline for Tony’s Lunch in Girardville.
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