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   The Forksville General Store &
Restaurant is a 160 year old historic
landmark located in the picturesque
Endless Mountains of Northeastern
Pennsylvania. Owners Mike & MaryAnn
moved their family from the hustle and
bustle of Philadelphia, to the quiet country
side upstate, when they seized the
opportunity to own their own business.

Born and raised in South Philly, Big
Mike always dreamed of being able to one
day own his own business and live in an
area that spoke to his heart. -
  "This place is like no other. Being a
professional musician my whole life, I've
had the opportunity to travel the world
and nothing seemed to compare to the
beauty and serenity of the Endless
Mountains. I originally fell in love with
the area back in the '60's when a group of
us used to come up camping at World's
End State Park. I believe this is where I
was meant to end up in life, and I'm lucky
to be able to share this with my family."

Mike's wife, MaryAnn, was no stranger
to the restaurant business with her success
as a business manager/chef in quite a few
South Jersey establishments. When the
opportunity arose to purchase his own
business in a place he loved, Mike and
MaryAnn decided to breathe new life into
the old store. -
   "With my wife's experience   in the
food industry and my experience as    a
South Philly Italian growing up around
hoagie shops and cheesesteak joints, we
decided that we found our nitch! We're
known around here for offering 'A taste of
South Philly in the Mountains' and you
better believe we've got the philly flavor
down!"

Along with offering lunch and dinner, the
restaurant serves breakfast daily
beginning at 8 a.m., and is located only 2
miles from World's End State Park. Every
saturday night, Forksville comes alive with
"Saxdaddy on the Loyalsock" dinner and
live entertainment provided by Big Mike
'Saxdaddy'. This show has been credited
with putting the Forksville General
Store & Restaurant on the map by
being featured in numerous articles and
local television broadcasts. Reservations
are required to get tickets for the dinner
show but Saxdaddy can assure you that
you won't find anything else like it! -
   "We bring VEGAS to FORKSVILLE!
And remember, what happens in
Forksville, stays in Forksville!"

It took over 10 years for Big Mike &
family to turn an old, run of the mill general
store into a thriving restaurant and tourist
attraction.   They made it possible with a
lot of hard work, dedication, and support
from friends and customers alike. -
  " We are family owned and operated
and are proud to be one of the few 'Mom
& Pop' businesses still in operation. Our
goal is to make you our friend and valued
customer for as many years as you'll have
us. We hope that this tiny spot, in the
breathtaking Endless Mountains of
Pennsylvania, will forever hold a special
place in your heart as it has in ours."
                                 -Big Mike & Family

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The General Store continues to provide
its customers with basic necessities such
as groceries, camping supplies, bag ice,
bundles of fire wood, and novelty items
such as pure maple syrup, old~fashioned
candies, coffee mugs, souvenir shirts ,
post cards, magnets,etc.
The Forksville General Store &
Restaurant is a great place to bring the
family, take a romantic drive through the
scenic mountains to visit, or to come and
"Taste the Difference." Big Mike & family
look forward to bringing you excellent
quality, delicious ingredients, and most
importantly customer satisfaction.
Remember: you have not truly
experienced the Endless Mountains of
Pennsylvania until you've visted this
historic world... just across the covered
bridge.

F acebook

Customer Testimonials:

"We were up Sunday and for the first time had breakfast
instead of the usual Hamburger, cheese steaks and wraps. I
can now say I don't think you can get a bad meal there at all!
Loved the home fries wit whiz!!!! Will be back up in February for
the Winterfest! Can't wait to hit you guys up!!!"

-Kerry Kerschner

"I like your breakfast portions and your steak sandwiches is
like having a little bit of Philly in the mountains! The service is
always friendly and the food is always good!"

-Steve Rodgers
Oaklyn New Jersey

"My family always stops at the Forksville Restaurant for some
great food on our way to our summer house in Canton from
Drexel Hill, PA. We love all the food especially the
cheesesteaks and everyone who works there is so friendly.
Thanks for running such a wonderful restaurant and store."

-Deb Hudnut
Drexel Hill,PA

"There is no better place in the world for great entertainment
and wonderful food!! Everyone is AWESOME!"

-Marlene Howe Bower

"The best bargain ... Great Food...Up close, Vegas Quality
Show......In all of Pennsylvania!"

-Gerald Gephart Sr.

"We were at Worlds End for the weekend and came in Friday
night for dinner. The meal was awesome! Next time we come
back we decided to not pack food but just pack snacks and
have all of our meals at your Restaurant! Only being 30
minutes outside Philly ourselves, it was neat to learn that the
owners are from this area also! Thanks for the great
cheesesteaks and burgers!"

-Melissa Price

"My Husband and I were there last night~~Had a wonderful
meal and tons of fun~~Bought a CD of Michele's (Wonderful)
and all the music was great~~~Can't wait to go back~~~~What
a show Mike and Company~~"

-Candace Henry Welshans

"Best breakfast in Sullivan (and beyond!)"

-Adam West

"Place looks awsome, U and ur family are amazingly cool and
that food was great.....looking forward to gettn down that way
again."

-Andrew Gilkinson

"Thanks for being there when we need you. Just drove up from
LockHaven on Saturday. Great rolls."

-John LaRose

"If you are anywhere near Forksville, take the time to take
advantage of Sax Daddy's dinner show on Saturday nights! We
had an awesome time tonight! Two old friends entertaining us
in an intimate setting. How surprised we were when Mike
brought out his young daughter with an amazing voice and
super keyboard skills. We soon found out why he looked on at
her with a "proud Papa" expression... Michelle is very talented!
What a great way to usher in my 40th birthday! We will see you
all soon!"

-Diane Pocono