DJ's Taste of the 50's
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About DJ's Taste of the 50's
On Old Philadelphia Pike in Lancaster, DJ's Taste of the 50's is an American restaurant with retro decor and oldies music playing, serving breakfast alongside mains at sit-down tables with waitstaff. The Cowboy Burger, Black and Bleu Burger, and Knuckle Sandwich, a bacon cheeseburger, headline the board, and burgers come with a side of chips rather than fries. Milkshakes and malts are poured into old school glasses. The kids meal comes with a small car alongside the ice cream. Splitting or substituting items on a plate carries an extra charge. Seating is walk-in, and the restaurant opens Tuesday through Saturday, staying closed Mondays and Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, milkshakes and malts, onion rings and no substitutions fee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, milkshakes and malts, onion rings and no substitutions fee.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly naming the Cowboy Burger, Black and Bleu burger, and Knuckle Sandwich as juicy and generously portioned. Milkshakes and malts come up almost as often, described as delicious and reminiscent of another era, alongside sides like onion rings, BLT, and a basket of fries. The 1950s decor and oldies music consistently draw diners back, and service is called fast and friendly by most. A recurring complaint involves substitution and sharing fees, with reviewers describing being charged extra for putting toppings on the side or splitting a burger and fries, sometimes without warning of the fee. One reviewer also felt their server treated them differently from other, seemingly local, tables. Despite this, most reviewers say they'll return, closing on repeated mentions of the kids' meal arriving with a small car and ice cream.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly naming the Cowboy Burger, Black and Bleu burger, and Knuckle Sandwich as juicy and generously portioned. Milkshakes and malts come up almost as often, described as delicious and reminiscent of another era, alongside sides like onion rings, BLT, and a basket of fries. The 1950s decor and oldies music consistently draw diners back, and service is called fast and friendly by most. A recurring complaint involves substitution and sharing fees, with reviewers describing being charged extra for putting toppings on the side or splitting a burger and fries, sometimes without warning of the fee. One reviewer also felt their server treated them differently from other, seemingly local, tables. Despite this, most reviewers say they'll return, closing on repeated mentions of the kids' meal arriving with a small car and ice cream.
Featured reviews
- BOBBIE J
“I wonder why I have waited so long to visit DJ's. I truly missed out. I ordered a Black and Bleu burger with fries and a strawberry malt. Even the glass it came in was old school. The burger was delicious. Fries were done with perfection. The 50s vibe is awesome. I'm going back . Service was a prime example of how it's supposed to be done”
- Ravenwood3521
“The food here was very good. I do wish the burgers came with fries rather then chips. We got up charged 3 dollars. The server didn't let us know there was a replacement fee. But burger and sandwiches where great tasting. Kids meal came with a very cute car and ice cream which was great. Will definitely stop here again when I the area.”
- Denise Ladner
“This place was such a treat! The food was delicious. The atmosphere was 10/10, and we loved the oldies music. My daughter and I had the BLT, and my other daughter had the Knuckle Sandwich (bacon cheese burger). We finished the meal with the most delicious milkshakes. Definitely worth the visit if you are in the area.”
- Victoria Beppler
“We needed somewhere to stop for breakfast and we really enjoyed the throwback vibes and food here. Service was good but we felt like our waitress was annoyed to have to serve us/was kinder to other tables. Maybe they were locals, unlike us! It was also annoying that they wouldn’t accommodate my niece’s request to put the bacon/egg of her burger on the side. I get no substitutions but she genuinely didn’t want them on the sandwich.”
- Randy Witmyer
“Eaten here several times. We like the 1950’s theme. The food has always been good. Will not return or recommend after this last visit. I ordered The Cowboy Burger, with the onion rings on the side. I don’t care for them and usually give them to my wife. The waitress told me that they couldn’t do that, the rings must be on the burger. Ok, I’ll pull them off. The burger came and my wife and granddaughter ate the onion rings. The waitress charged an extra two dollars for sharing food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Throwback joint serving shakes, sundaes & American mains, including breakfast, amid 1950s decor.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
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