Growing up Maureen and I had no choice but play together as there weren’t many other kids around. We would use our imagination pretending we were racecar drivers and living in a penthouse tree house (in the top of our barn in Forkston). Fast forward —more years than I care to admit — and we try to incorporate the same imagination and cooperation in the Bistro that served us so well as kids.

It all started when Maureen would visit me in Brooklyn and we would go out to cafés and bistros. We thought “Wouldn’t it be nice if there was something like this in Tunkhannock?” So in 2006, Maureen and I prompted by my business partner Jaime, and the renaissance started by the Dietrich Theater, decided to go for it and open a bistro in Tunkhannock. We thought it would be great to have some place to go before and/or after the movies—especially someplace you don’t have to move your car as we are located right across the street. We offer “movie specials” that tie in with the Dietrich’s feature films and when possible, we play the film’s soundtrack. This way you can begin your movie experience before you even get your ticket and then continue the experience as you relax while discussing the movie over a cappuccino. It was a long journey getting here but on December 6, 2007 we open our doors minutes after the tree lighting for Christmas in Our Hometown.

We chose the name Tioga because it is a Native American word meaning “the place where two rivers meet.” Besides accurately describing our location being on Tioga Street, it also represents where the city and small town sensibility meet.

Whether you are coming in for a caramel macchiato or a soup and sandwich combo, our goal is you to have a great experience of good food in a relaxing and interesting environment.

So far our reception by the community has been exceptional. We strive to make sure our friendly staff provides amazing service to our patrons.

We look forward to making our contribution to this great town.

Welcome!
Peter
Maureen Dymond & Peter Byrnes Proprietors