City Market and Cafe

City Market and Cafe on Memorial Highway in Dallas, Pennsylvania, is a casual restaurant with a somewhat fancy atmosphere. We arrived on time for our 6:30 reservation on a Friday evening and saw that the place was almost filled to capacity. Despite that, the noise level was subdued, even at the bar, which is centered in the dining room. The place was clean, and Amy, our server, was delightful and very helpful when asked about menu selections. Over a newly opened bottle of tasty Sauvignon Blanc, we chose a half-pound of Buffalo Bites as an appetizer, which are fresh cut, lightly dusted tender chicken chunks in a spicy, flavorful Cajun sauce. The dish was very satisfying, and we were pleased that we had enough left over to take home. The Mac & Cheese, with a house-made Cooper cheese blend, Cavatappi pasta, and a breadcrumb crust, was also delicious. The cheese was rich, smooth and creamy, and the pasta was served al dente The Roasted Beet Salad, with beets, orange segments, arugula, candied walnuts, fennel slaw, greens, and a balsamic glaze, was fine; nevertheless, with all those ingredients, it didnt pack the flavor as one would imagine. Also somewhat disappointing was the veal parmesan with penne. The veal was good enough, although the sauce wasnt very tangy, and the breading and mozzarella cheese easily slipped off the veal. It appeared as if the dish was pulled out of a freezer and placed in a microwave oven before being brought to the table. After our meals, we decided to skip dessert and just finish the wine. Despite our fantastic server and soothing atmosphere, we departed a bit unimpressed. The chicken bites and Mac & cheese were great, but the salad and veal parmesan, although not horrible, did miss their marks, reminding me of dishes served at a nondescript family restaurant.
Feb 22nd, 2024

Better than last time. The "beet" salad is still a rip off.
Feb 13th, 2024

Feb 6th, 2024

City Market has a good selection of meals to go. My family enjoys the sandwiches. There are pre made entrees, beer and seltzers, snacks, and dessert. The location is convenient.
Jan 31st, 2024

Jan 18th, 2024