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WE
WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH FOR LABOR DAY. ALL OTHER DAYS ARE BUSINESS AS USUAL. HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY!!! WE
NOW HAVE MORE CUSTOMER PARKING AVAILABLE...ALL 14 SPACES DIRECTLY BEHIND THE RESTAURANT ARE NOW FOR CUSTOMER PARKING AND HAVE
BEEN COMPLETELY RESURFACED.
NOW SERVING ORANGE CRUSH FROM OUR SODA
FOUNTAIN!!
We will be adding downloadable files to include past news articles
and old photos that highlight our history as well as our customers. Click here to see the files that are currently available for viewing and for download.
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Tom & Joe's has been serving Altoona, Pennsylvania for over 75 years and has become a local institution
providing a fun and energetic diner atmosphere. Founded by Tom Batrus and brother Joe in December 1933 at the original location
shown above. Joe sold out in the late 1940s and Tom continued to run the business under the name Tom & Joes.
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In 1956 Tom and Joe's moved
to its current location with a completely remodeled diner including a lower dining room and upper diner section. The
layout is very similar to how the diner is today. |
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In 2002, the upper section was remodeled by updating the seating, counter, and flooring. Some of the original
decor was still maintained throughout the remodel including the knotty pine walls, counter tops, and table tops.
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Tom and Joes is now in its third generation with Tom's grandson George Jr. Tom's son George Sr sold the business
to George Jr. in 2008. George Sr passed away May 29th, 2008, but his memory lives on strong with the many pictures that highlight
his service to the restaurant hanging up throughout the restaurant. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
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A
special thanks goes out to Matt Batrus, the 4th generation of the Batrus family to work at the diner. Matt lives in Colorado
and helps out during his summer break. Thanks for all the great help Matt...who knows maybe we'll branch out to a Colorado
location. Good luck in school in the upcoming year and we look forward to having you back next summer.
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In
February 2009, the lower dining section was remodeled. This included a new floor to match the upper diner portion. An improved
floor plan which provided the addition of two additional tables.
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