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Summer in Scranton
Northern Light Espresso Bar & Cafe is one of Summer in Scranton.

1. Northern Light Espresso Bar & Cafe

8.8
536 Spruce St (btwn Adams & N Washinton), Scranton, PA
Café · Downtown Scranton · 42 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best coffee bar in Scranton. Great location in the heart of downtown. I recommend their chai.

Mansour's Market is one of Summer in Scranton.

2. Mansour's Market

8.4
969 Prescott Ave, Scranton, PA
Café · Hill Section · 27 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great breakfast & lunch spot. I recommend the chili.

Thai Rak Thai is one of Summer in Scranton.

3. Thai Rak Thai

8.7
349 Adams Ave (at Mulberry St), Scranton, PA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Scranton · 37 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great Thai spot. Be sure to tell them it's your birthday. Try the Thai tea.

4. Chick-fil-A

7.7
900 Mulberry St, DeNaples Student Center, Scranton, PA
Fried Chicken Joint · Hill Section · 2 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Only Chick Fil A in NEPA. Best chicken sandwich hands down.

Coney Island Texas Lunch is one of Summer in Scranton.

5. Coney Island Texas Lunch

7.8
100 Cedar, Scranton, PA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Scranton · 10 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best Texas wieners in the city. A Scranton institution.

Posh @ The Scranton Club is one of Summer in Scranton.

6. Posh @ The Scranton Club

8.4
N. Washington Ave. (Mulberry St.), Scranton, PA
Lounge · Downtown Scranton · 13 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great for lunch and dinner. Love the atmosphere. Be sure to check out the curtains in the main dining room.

Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood is one of Summer in Scranton.

7. Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood

301 N Washington Ave (at Linden St.), Scranton, PA
Steakhouse · Downtown Scranton · 16 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best steak in Scranton. Outdoor dining weather permitting.

Backyard Ale House is one of Summer in Scranton.

8. Backyard Ale House

8.4
523 Linden St, Scranton, PA
Beer Garden · Downtown Scranton · 33 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great happy hour spot w/ a nice beer selection.

Trax Bar + Kitchen is one of Summer in Scranton.

9. Trax Bar + Kitchen

7.1
700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Scranton · 9 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Located inside the beautiful Lackawanna Station. Great summer drinking spot.

Lake Scranton is one of Summer in Scranton.

10. Lake Scranton

8.4
125 Scranton Pocono Hwy, Scranton, PA
Lake · East Mountain · 12 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: 3.5 mile loop for the outdoors type. Great shade on those hot summer days.

Nay Aug Park is one of Summer in Scranton.

11. Nay Aug Park

8.7
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA
Park · Hill Section · 14 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Bring a blanket and lay in the grass. Scranton's best public park.

AuRants is one of Summer in Scranton.

12. AuRants

941 Main St, Duryea, PA
Gastropub · 21 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: One of NEPA's hidden gems. Most eclectic menu in the area. Great beer selection too.

Pancheros Mexican Grill is one of Summer in Scranton.

13. Pancheros Mexican Grill

7.5
2011 Shoppes Blvd Bldg 2000, Moosic, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Chiplote who? Best burritos around.

AV is one of Summer in Scranton.

14. AV

4134 Birney Ave, Scranton, PA
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Don't let the location scare you. One of my favorite restaurants in NEPA. Amazing risotto.

Glider Diner is one of Summer in Scranton.

15. Glider Diner

8.4
890 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA
Diner · 32 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: 2 words.... gravy fries. President Obama has dined here.

Scranton Running Company is one of Summer in Scranton.

16. Scranton Running Company

8.5
3 W Olive St, Scranton, PA
Shoe Store · 4 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Support your local running co. Grab some trainers and hit the Lackawanna River Heritage trail which starts across the street.

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Mayfield is one of Summer in Scranton.

17. Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Mayfield

Railroad Avenue, Carbondale, PA
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great hiking/ running trail along the Lacky.

18. Donkey Cafe

602 Grace St (at Brighton Ave), Scranton, PA
Wings Joint · 3 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best buffalo wings.

State Street Grill is one of Summer in Scranton.

19. State Street Grill

9.2
128-164 S State St, Clarks Summit, PA
Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Sophisticated food in a casual setting. Amazing ahi tuna.

Manning's Farm Dairy is one of Summer in Scranton.

20. Manning's Farm Dairy

8.5
409 N Main Ave (btw Sweatland and Lafayette), Scranton, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · 9 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Favorite ice cream spot.

Cara Mia's is one of Summer in Scranton.

21. Cara Mia's

9.0
210-212 E Drinker St (The Dunmore Corners), Dunmore, PA
Deli · 13 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Another great lunch spot.

22. Arcaro & Genell

7.2
443 S Main St (at W Grace St), Old Forge, PA
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best Old Forge pizza.

The Colonnade is one of Summer in Scranton.

23. The Colonnade

7.4
401 Jefferson Ave (at Mulberry St..), Scranton, PA
Hotel · Downtown Scranton · 4 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best B&B in the city.

Blu Wasabi is one of Summer in Scranton.

24. Blu Wasabi

1008 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA
Sushi Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best sushi in NEPA.

Five Guys is one of Summer in Scranton.

25. Five Guys

8.6
735 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy, Dickson City, PA
Burger Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best burgers in NEPA.

26. Zummo's Cafe

8.9
918 Marion St (at Capouse Ave), Scranton, PA
Coffee Shop · Greenridge · 47 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great coffee spot in north Scranton.

27. Corner cafe

1800 Boulevard Ave, Scranton, PA
American Restaurant · Greenridge · 1 tip

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Favorite salads in the city.

28. Scranton Cooperative Farmers Market

8.3
Barring Ave, Scranton, PA
Farmers Market · 6 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Fresh locally grown food.

29. Mohegan Sun Pocono

7.3
1280 Pennsylvania 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Casino · 64 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Craps baby!

Stirna's is one of Summer in Scranton.

30. Stirna's

7.6
117-119 W Market St, Scranton, PA
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Favorite neighborhood restaurant. Cathy Gavin is a Scranton institution.

Ipanema Grille is one of Summer in Scranton.

31. Ipanema Grille

8.2
1911 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA
Brazilian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Meat! The area's best and only Brazilian steak restaurant.

32. Abe's Delicatessen

8.2
326 N Washington Ave (btwn Mulberry & Linden), Scranton, PA
Deli · Downtown Scranton · 12 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best Kosher deli in the city.

Downtown Deli is one of Summer in Scranton.

33. Downtown Deli

7.4
300 Biden St (at Penn Ave.), Scranton, PA
Deli · Downtown Scranton · 15 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Best non Kosher deli downtown.

34. Jack's Draft House

8.7
802-804 Prescott Ave, Scranton, PA
Bar · Hill Section · 18 tips and reviews

Krysty P.Krysty Petrucci: Great little neighborhood bar! Cozy & welcoming

The University Of Scranton is one of Summer in Scranton.

35. The University Of Scranton

800 Linden St, Scranton, PA
University · Hill Section · 7 tips and reviews

Brian R.Brian Riedmiller: "Da U" dominates downtown Scranton, and attracts students for many degrees from all around the world. The campus is nice, and always up to date.

Marywood University is one of Summer in Scranton.

36. Marywood University

2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA
University · 9 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Beautiful campus in the Green Ridge section.

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton is one of Summer in Scranton.

37. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton

7.8
700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA
Hotel · Downtown Scranton · 25 tips and reviews

Bill D.Bill Durdach: Former train station that used to be the hub of all train activity in Scranton. The lobby is one of the most impressive sights in the city.

Steamtown National Historic Site is one of Summer in Scranton.

38. Steamtown National Historic Site

8.6
Cliff St (at Lackawanna Ave), Scranton, PA
History Museum · Downtown Scranton · 19 tips and reviews

WDW Tour CompanyWDW Tour Company: With so many exhibits and programs, give yourself at least two hours to walk through the whole museum. A railroad buff could spend a whole day with the different tours and train rides available.

Scranton Cultural Center is one of Summer in Scranton.

39. Scranton Cultural Center

8.3
420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Scranton · 24 tips and reviews

The University of ScrantonThe University of Scranton: No need to leave Scranton to see a Broadway play! The Scranton Cultural Center is the residence for national tours of Broadway musicals, concerts and more! Read more.

PNC Field is one of Summer in Scranton.

40. PNC Field

8.4
235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic, PA
Baseball Stadium · 31 tips and reviews

Brian R.Brian Riedmiller: Home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders, the AAA affiliate of the Yankees. You can't come to Scranton in summer without seeing a baseball game. Root with us though; the fans are passionate.

The Pavilion at Montage Mountain is one of Summer in Scranton.

41. The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

7.9
1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA
Music Venue · East Mountain · 24 tips and reviews

Krystal K.Krystal Kenlan: Lawn seats transform the typical concert into one big party. Montage books great artists, but make sure you bring cash, walking shoes, and your patience (when waiting to leave the parking lot).

42. Normandie Bar & Grill

1225 Capouse Ave (btwn Larch & Walnut), Scranton, PA
Dive Bar · Greenridge · 5 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Say hi to Betty behind the bar.

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is one of Summer in Scranton.

43. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

8.1
255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Hockey Stadium · 39 tips and reviews

The University of ScrantonThe University of Scranton: Support the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on their mission to win the Calder Cup! The Penguins are the American Hockey League Affiliates of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Read more.

44. Smiler's Grill and Bar

7.9
600 Main St, Dickson City, PA
Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great corner bar w/ good food. Pool tables and jukebox are a plus.

Bar Hill is one of Summer in Scranton.

45. Bar Hill

Scranton, PA
Wine Bar · Hill Section · 6 tips and reviews

46. Bar Pazzo

8.2
N Washington Ave (Spruce St), Scranton, PA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Scranton · 14 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schwass: Great addition to the downtown food scene. Sit outside if the weather is nice. Their meatballs are delicious.