More than a year after it opened, the Moonlight Diner outside of Carlisle has closed.

The restaurant at 1400 Carlisle Pike in Middlesex Township shared the announcement on Oct. 5.

“It breaks our hearts to share that we’ve had to close our doors. This decision did not come easy, but with prices rising and bills getting higher every day, it became impossible to keep going,” the Facebook message said.

The 24-hour diner near the Flying J Travel Center served a full menu of all-day breakfast, sandwiches and entrees including steaks and seafood.

Michael and Marina Memek opened it in July 2024. They also own Jonestown Diner in Lower Paxton Township and had operated Walnut Bottom Diner in South Middleton Township.

“We’ve poured our love, time, and hearts into this place, and what made it

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