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Ida's Cafe
507 Roherstown Road, Lancaster, PA - (717) 293-1311

Visited by participants of CHOICES for lunch in April 2008. There were 6 people using wheelchairs in their group that day.

A) What makes this venue a place to recommend? They serve breakfast all day, prices are reasonable and the food is good.
B) What does this venue have that would attract tourists? The breakfast menu is available all day and they have a good variety.
C) Would this venue be a place of entertainment for all members of the family? Yes, everyone
D) Is there adequate general parking? Yes Accessible? Yes
E) Is there an accessible entrance? If so, where is it located? Yes at the main entrance.
F) How is the wheelchair seating or viewing area for this place? Average
G Are ramps along the general pedestrian flow? Yes Were ramp slopes reasonably useable? Yes
H) Is the entire establishment accessible? And if not, what area (s) are not? Most areas were.
I) Are adaptive devices and/or assistance provided for the visually impaired ? They offer a menu in Braille
J) Are there accessible stalls in the bathrooms? Not really, it was a very small room and a person using a wheelchair would not be able to close the door to the hallway.
Are the restrooms kept clean? Yes
How are the toilet seats set up? Left and front access
K) Are there floor areas located throughout the establishment to allow a person using a wheelchair to reverse directions and turn around? Yes
L) Are sinks accessible? Yes
M) Could a person get trapped if alone in the restroom? No
N) Do the staff of the establishment treat you like a competent and capable customer whose business they value? Yes
O) Additional comments: The cafe was small on the inside. They do serve breakfast all day which is a positive for the cafe. We had 6 people using wheelchairs in our group and we were very crowded. Several people felt the waitress and the hostess rushed us but the service was very fast and efficient.