Bear , Delaware

59 reviews

It was still there, just as I remembered it from the 1960's, when westbound traffic from Baltimore went right past it. A giant candy cane with signage attached---every child's dream! They just don't make clever signs like that any more. But, fortunately, the Barbara Fritchie Restaurant still makes comfort foods the old-fashioned way. On the morning I stopped, after being assured that the restaurant was still up and running, the booths were filled with an older crowd munching on pancakes, french toast, perfect eggs, and bacon. But as much as I appreciated a breakfast that any diner would be proud to serve, I knew that pies were the specialty. So I ordered 4 pieces to share & enjoy when I reached my destination: coconut cream, lemon meringue, apple, and graham cracker pie. All were delicious and worth the short detour off I-70. Just like the good old days...