809 Take Out

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  Authentic Spanish/Dominican food! Pastelitos were amazing, I had chicken and cheese. The pernil was on point. And the rice and beans were delicious! Yum! Thanks for being out here.

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  Posted on 08.29.13 maggie v.

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  Best place in the Pocono's to get real Dominican food. A great place for anyone who wants good Spanish food at a good price. Highly recommend.

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  Posted on 06.24.13 Yesenia L.

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  We love ethnic food of all stripes and excited to read about the highly rated take-out halfway between our home in New York and our weekend place in the Poconos.  The 809 was not what we expected.  It's a small hard-to-see storefront, unless you know it's located directly across the highway from the State Police in Swiftwater, on the northbound side of Route 611.  
  
  The food is ready-prepared, laid-out buffet style behind the counter.  You choose from among the offerings there and they serve them up for you in take-out containers.  Despite the extensive menu, there are few choices.  Most of the menu is "we don't have that today."  Got soup?  Not today.  How about a sandwich.  We don't have any bread.
  
  We can describe it as Dominican comfort food - chicken or pork over rice with sides of brown beans in sauce.
  
  We're happy we tried it and the service is friendly, but the 809 Take-out has limited appeal..

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  Posted on 02.02.13 Gerry M.

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  Pretty decent takeout place, although prices are a bit high; I guess I'm not in NYC.
  
  Taste authentic and owner said they're from the Bronx so its what I expect in terms of Spanish / Dom food

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  Posted on 12.14.12 Peng L.

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  Kids loved it, they loved the rice. My wife loved the stewed chicken and yellow rice.

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  Posted on 10.14.12 Leo G.

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  I live in Flushing, Queens and work in the Bronx; both places are great spots for good, cheap ethnic food.  With that said, the Poconos is not!  So when I'm in the Poconos for a few days, I start to miss the selection I have back home.  Just by chance I happened to stop by 809 Take Out, and I am glad I did.
  
  I was just on my way to Mount Airy Casino and wanted something quick and cheap, but I didn't want fast food or Chinese.  For roughly the price of a value meal, I had pernil, rice and beans, and a Coke.  The pernil was comparable to what I get in the Bronx...and that is more than I thought I could expect in PA.  809 Take Out will definitely be on my short list of places to eat while in the Poconos from now on.

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  Posted on 07.15.12 Percy D.

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  For take out, this is like midtown NYC local-yokal lunch spot. Lunches are very reasonably priced, and they served a generous portion (plus a bottle of water). The food is authentic and delicious. I will absolutely take out from 809 again.

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  Posted on 01.01.12 Chris O.

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  Great tasting food, value price, nice portions, friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

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  Posted on 10.05.11 Karim K.

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  I have been looking for a takeout place with good, affordable meals for those days when I have to work too late and have no time to cook. I decided to try 809 as soon as I found it online, and boy, I am very happy I did.
  
  The food was very tasty, affordable and the cleanness of the shop can't be beat. The food portions were generous, and tasted just like home!  Service was prompt and courteous, the menu is varied and the store hours are quite generous. I will be stopping there again!
  
  I highly recommend this stop for anyone looking for some tasty, affordable Caribbean food.

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  Posted on 05.15.11 dolly s.

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  Best roasted Chicken in the Poconos. It is their slogan, and also 100% accurate! Very affordable prices. Very clean place. LOVE IT!
  
  Also their Ox Tails are to die for!
  
  If you want REAL Spanish food you must visit 809!
  
  I have yet to get anything bad from this diamond in the rough of Swiftwater!

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  Posted on 11.30.10 J. Spike R.

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  I took a chance on this place when I wanted to stop by and grab some spanish food while I was out in the Poconos. Last time I was around I tried Rincon Caribe and Mi Casa but they weren't that good so I decided to come here. I'm glad I did because 809's chicken was way better.  The bald guy in the place is kinda weird but it's take out so you don't have to be there long.

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  Posted on 11.01.10 Jean P.

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