We have been stopping at the Desert Rose for several years, starting with the smaller place across the street from the current location in the center of Williamsport. The atmosphere is super friendly and casual. The food is excellent. To give just one example, the lettuce on the sandwiches is organic, small leaves, fresh and delicious. The soups are made... More

Good food along the C & O Canal is hard to find. This is one place where you can get it. We stopped for lunch after 35 miles of biking and it was an oasis. Red beans and rice were great. If you're looking for fancy, this isn't your place. But it is a nice friendly lunch spot where you... More

My friend and stopped by the Desert Rose Cafe for lunch on our way back from West Virginia to Virginia. It is a small cafe with a counter and stools and a few tables. It is a place where everyone knows everyone. They have a very simple menu. Sandwiches include peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese, hot dog, boca burger,... More

We have eaten here several times now for lunch and all experiences have been good. The food is always VERY FRESH and very tasty. The owners and employees are always friendly and pleasant. All sorts of friendly and interesting people will stop in here and your sure to have a different but positive experience every time you go. Bikers and... More

We stopped in after a bike trip at Cushwa Basin. The Cafe was excellent. Wonderful selection for the meatatarians and vegetarians. Tony M. performed a wonderful open mic for kids (both young and old)! Prices for sandwiches were very reasonable -- how does this place make a living with such great food, large portions and low prices?

We stopped here while biking the C&O canal and loved it. The food is simple and delicious, reasonably priced. Rose was charming. We felt like we were welcomed into a small community. It seemed like a family with people coming and greeting each other. That evening, a group of locals came and played music- everyone bringing different instruments and improvising(... More