Sophia's At Walden

4.9

29 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Great for brunch
Innovative

Open for lunch and dinner, Sophia's at Walden serves contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed space. This casual dining bakery and cafe is famous for its made-to-order brunch menu, which includes popular dishes such as eggs, home fries, toast, benedicts and fresh waffles. The lunch and dinner menu features burgers, salads and sandwiches. Try the restaurant signature chicken pastina soup, served with homemade bread, for a light delicious treat. Sophia's is a great pick for a savory lunch, dinner, or brunch. Drop by and spoilyourself with cinnamon roll pancakes, waffles or a delicious salad. Sophia's offers a kid-friendly menu, making it a great pick for families.

Reservations are only available for dinners and brunch.

As a friendly reminder, we are a BYOB. Sophia's will provide all non-alcoholic beverages.

There will be a $2 plating fee for all outside desserts.

Additional parking is located behind the building.

Additional information

Location
102 Walden Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone number
(717) 791-0100
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Dessert
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue, Wed, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sophia Nelms
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

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Review summary

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Sophia's At Walden offers a welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic meal and service." Known for "THE best crab cakes" and homemade touches, it's a "hidden gem" in central PA. Guests enjoy a friendly, family-like experience with "great prices" and "outside seating." A must-visit for brunch or dinner.

29 Reviews

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David
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly restaurant; almost, but not quite, a "cozy" atmosphere. It was, after all, Valentines Day -- and my wife's birthday as well -- so the tables were filled when we arrived. Normal levels of conversation. We'll be returning soon.
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Scott
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and service! Definitely one of our favorite restaurants.
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Jay VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophia and her staff always make you feel welcome. The service and food are great and it’s always a fun atmosphere to catch up with family and friends over a BYOB of wine.
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Anne
Washington DC28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We never go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day because restaurants are always so crazy. I’m SO glad we made an exception and went to Sophia’s for Valentine’s Day this year. We never felt rushed, the courses were perfectly paced for a relaxing dinner and everything had the Sophia delicious homemade touch. Sophia is a superwoman, managing every detail with ease and grace, making you feel like family.
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Edward VIP
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and great food at a reasonable price
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Trudi
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always super yummy here!!! The staff is really friendly too. I drive 30 mins one way for brunch!
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michael
Philadelphia45 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good dinner experience. Servers are friendly and it feels like we are at Sophia’s house.
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stacey
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best crab cake sandwich in the area! Lots of lump crab, delicious brioche bun and fresh green salad!
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Joe
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting and very pleased with Sophia’s. A hidden gem!
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Brian VIP
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing! Coconut shrimp are a must! What a cozy gem!
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FAQs

Sophia's At Walden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 791-0100.

Sophia's At Walden is rated 4.9 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

102 Walden Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Additional information

Phone number
(717) 791-0100
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Café, Dessert
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue, Wed, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sophia Nelms
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Sophia's At Walden

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What 29 people are saying

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