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Jc's Nifty 50's Diner
91/100 (314 ratings)
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"My husband and I went there this morning for breakfast and enjoyed it very much. Prices are so unbelievably low. Not only were the prices great, but..."
Linda Kelly Koberstein
"Everybody Likes Me There & It's One Of My Favorite Places To Be & I Like Wokers & People That I Know Give Me..."
Scott Frisbie
"Friendly people,excellent food. I'm there alot I love..."
Melissa Hearn
"The food was amazing, reasonably priced and the place is just adorable! The owners are so hands on and paid close attention to our needs. Felt so..."
Ming Briones
"Classic little 50's joint with nostalgic food, atmosphere, and general feel. I got a burger, fries, and a chocolate milkshake, because, you know......."
Kristen Gleadle
"Great food at very reasonable prices! The service was excellent. The 51 Chevy breakfast special was a perfect way to start the day. Eggs, ..."
Herb Schwab
"Awesome food, great prices, and clean atmosphere and friendly service! Enjoyed eating there last Saturday!!! Plan yo visit again this..."
Susan Michael
"This place is awesome! Classic family diner experience, friendly staff, great prices, and big portions. Thank you J.C. for the nice..."
SCARPACE
"Love, love,love everything about this place. Local, friendly atmosphere, cool 50s/60s memorabilia everywhere with same themed menu. Quick service and..."
Jena Vignola
"Awesome prices.. Decent meal for the money... Always kind and make you feel at home.. Bring..."
RICK Johnson
"Really really good food. I forgot to take pictures of the food because I was very hungry and it looked to good to wait around for. I got the 51 Chevy..."
Joey G
"Very good food, pancakes are a home run as are the omelettes. I also enjoyed the opdn face pot roast meal. Head here often when we hit Geneva for..."
Eric Lundberg
"Older diner with very good food. I do like my home fries with onions and grilled ... potatoes were okay, but dry without much taste. On the other..."
Christopher Schmidt
"the food was incredible and extremely well priced, and the server was so kind and patient. the place had good vibes, though my friend said the..."
Sarah Scalise
"Very inexpensive, food was decent. The interior is very small with only a few tables. It's pretty difficult to spot from the street. It has a blue..."
Katrina Morris
"I love this place. It is such a great local little 50's style diner with a great automobile theme. The ambiance is fun, especially if you are there..."
Ziggy DaMoe
"This is a great little spot to have breakfast or lunch! Our waitress is absolutely awesome and super friendly...she likes her job and is very good at..."
Debra B
"Great spot! It's as old school as it gets, but it's a classic American dining experience! I end up eating there with a friend pretty much every..."
Greg Buchanan
"Awesome little mom and pop place. Cozy, friendly staff, and very clean. Food tasted amazing and was so cheap! Absolutely loved..."
Tracy Yalanty
"Delicious food including an egg white omelette that was great. The home fries are quite tasty. We will definitely come back..."
Laurel Derry
"Wonderful small local restaurant. Owners are wonderful people that work really hard to please guests. Food is really tasty and not expensive. Highly..."
Aaron C
Metro Diner
84/100 (2739 ratings)
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"The food is excellent, the atmosphere is of a old school family diner, and I mean that in the best of ways. The waitstaff is friendly, attentive, and..."
Charles
"One of our go-tos for takeout and comfort food. The food is always delicious and more than enough. This last time we ordered the Greek salad,..."
Courtney Brown
"New management!!!! We are very loyal customers. There was a time that we were concerned. Management and staff seemed to have a high turnover. The..."
Earl Simmons
"The food is good quality and cooked right. I took off a star because today I paid $1.50 extra for strawberries and strawberry butter and laughed at..."
Heather White
"Had such a wonderful breakfast here with my family! The food was absolutely delicious and our server was very friendly and great with giving out..."
Brittani Schlimgen
"I don’t know why we haven’t been here yet. Paul our waiter was top notch. The breakfast and mimosas=AMAZING! Chicken and waffles literally the..."
Haley Drake
"Took a family girls trip to Huntsville and decided to have brunch here before leaving. It was nothing short of amazing. The service and food was..."
Saba Coleman
"Excellent food, everything is made from scratch in house daily and it really shows in the quality of the food. I've tried about half of their menu at..."
Bryan Britt
Parkway Family Restaurant
82/100 (1782 ratings)
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"Soooooo glad we stopped here. Had the steak and shrimp it was awesome... our server Lina amazing too. Very attentive and gave great service. I will..."
Michelle Pelletier
"Consistently good food, friendly staff, very comfortable environment! I recommend the..."
Jenny Tutone
"The food and service was amazing! Our food was literally out to use within 10 minutes and it was..."
Danny Leamy
"Salad bar. Good. Basic food, reasonable price. A long-time favorite, still..."
Barb Sheldon
"Excellent food and owners are terrific! Very good selection of food and the service is outstanding very friendly atmosphere almost like you're eating..."
Al Grauer
"Go here every Sunday. Consistently kind people serving consistently delicious..."
Dayn Russell Leonardson
"Our go to restaurant for breakfast and the salad bar is great for..."
Christine Straub
"Being greeted by a smiling staff set the tone for a lovely breakfast. The food was delicious and presented well. The place is very clean and the..."
Michele Doolan
"Best food...best waitpersons and..."
Bob Barnett
"I love this place.... Meat lovers panhandler is my..."
Diane Livinglovinlife Mcneil
"They serve the best..."
Mary Charles Vantassel
"Great..."
Thomas Geier
"I work en the restaurant 1..."
Franciscojavier Alvarezmunoz
"Quality food for..."
Justin Todd
"This is my local and regular spot when it come to brunch. They have a broad range of breakfast, lunch and dinner item to enjoy. One of my favourite..."
Ashante Odogun
"Was surprised about this place! Have passed it so many times on the beltline but never stopped. It looks as if they have remodeled and it's very..."
General Mars
"Had a very early morning and this was the only diner open at 5am. Super friendly service and delicious food..."
Shane Ceniza
"Other than the wait it’s a great place to eat. Nice host good servers. Good food. Would be 5 stars but we waited 20 min to have someone take our..."
And “H” R
"Fantastic diner. The food was delicious and plentiful, everything was cooked well, and had great flavor! The waitress was very cordial and..."
Scott Young
"This friendly family restaurant has a great fish fry as well as tender pork chops and flavorful burgers. The reuben is also a great lunch option. For..."
Josh Derr
"My wife had the meatloaf dinner with a baked potato and broccoli. The portions were quite large! The meatloaf was tender& juicy. The potatoe was..."
Timothy Andresen
Hinkle's Sandwich Shop
80/100 (2020 ratings)
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"Cute little diner in the heart of Madison, IN. The service was super friendly. Had the double hamburger slider and the French fries. Delicious food,..."
Aliza Brown
"You must eat at this classic dinner when visiting downtown Madison. The venue is historic, busy and friendly. Service is prompt, professional and..."
Don Annis
"Great place for a cheeseburger (slider)! Neat little place with a long bar, lots of milkshake flavors, and great sliders. The waitresses and the..."
Jeremy Milligan
"A local art studio suggested going there for a milkshake. Unbelievable options. It was sooo good, we returned the next morning for breakfast. Great..."
Kim Alltop
"Food was so good. Really cool, retro atmosphere. Great..."
Rachel Kleuser
"Popular local spot. Burgers are good, chili is good. I put them together for chili cheese burgers and was quite happy. The shakes are as well really..."
Joe Doss
"Stopped in for breakfast while on the road. Great local diner. Great staff and great food. Sat on the counter side. There was also a side of the..."
Digby Groove
"Always a great experience. My husband loves that their stove vent is right over main street for your smelling..."
Heather Buckland
Willalby's Cafe
78/100 (643 ratings)
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"Willalby's was our breakfast place every day during our honeymoon visit to Madison. Sweet staff, great cheap food, and awesome..."
Alex Robertson
"Had a wonderful plate of Huevos Rancheros with Co-op organic avocados added and great decaf from Just Coffee beans . Sunday is their big brunch day..."
Bob Queen
"1st- the food is always good and the coffee is great 2nd- today our waiter was super nice and thanked me for breastfeeding in public! What?! That's..."
Syd Ne
"I love our neighborhood punk rock diner. Food is great and service is slow, but who cares? The atmosphere, prices and clientele are perfect. A great..."
David Holtan
"Just a tiny little hole in the wall that has the best breakfast I have ever..."
Inga Girard
"It’s been a week since we’ve return from Madison and I’m still thinking about those hash browns. True Wisconsin hospitality. We also loved the..."
Jenn Polanco
"The pancakes. ARE. ENORMOUS. If the server warns you better believe them. So thick and buttery and delicious. The blueberries were juicy and tasty...."
Nathaniel Tull
"Classic diner style fare with four vegan options ON MENU. Maybe that's not a big deal to you, but finding a breakfast spot that even has one is next..."
William First
"Best hash brown I have ever had. My 22m old really loves the French toast! Fair price and delicious food. Highly..."
April Sun
"This breakfast was made for champions! What wonderful food! I'm very happy to have found this little place. I'll be coming again for sure! The French..."
Dustie L
"Great service and food! :) I got the omelette for $11 and it was a large portion! I had to take a..."
Vivian P
"Great service, lots of space to hang out but only four small bodies to a booth. My kids loved the food and service. The pancake is bigger than the..."
Mary Jo Walters
"i had such a lovely experience this morning! the food was delicious, they have the cutest vibe going on in there and every one hustles and bustles to..."
Tressa Isensee
Nautilus Diner
73/100 (965 ratings)
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"Located in the quaint town of Madison, NJ. We had a party of 3. Food: Disco fries were good, but have had better. More gravy would have made them..."
Roy Bailey
"Generous Portions, And The Food Is Excellent! Spanish Omelette Was Very Filling And Tasted Great! Friendly & Attentive Service As Well. Prices Are..."
Marc Stephens
"Good food, family friendly, easy parking at the back, handicap wheel chair accessible, clean restaurant and clean toilet, good price for its a big..."
Sunny Orchid
"A HUGE shout out to the Nautilus Diner... Billy, Valentina, the kitchen staff, the host/cashier, everyone! I brought my class of adult learners in..."
Stephanie Lynch
"I had breakfast there a couple weeks ago and it hit all the right notes: A solid meal (Western omelette, great home fries); strong coffee, great..."
Craig Brownstein
"First place we came to back in 2004 when we moved from UK. Still amazing. My daughter and I had lunch there on Monday and loved it. Great food and..."
Dave Smith
"The Nautilus Diner is always a favorite after church. The food is deliciously prepared and the staff is friendly and always attentive. Never..."
John Giuliano
"The Champs Elysee of Madison. Grab a coffee or a meal at the Nautilus, sooner or later you'll rub elbows with the mayor, your council representative,..."
Jack Krug
"The food was fine and service was very good. I got a breakfast dish, basic eggs, etc. No issues but nothing special either. Typical diner with..."
Amy Rosina
"Thank you for those delicious pancakes and sausages. Great Service as..."
EssenceofJillizm
"I have been a patron here for almost 50 years, and I will drive 50 miles out of my way for a Nautilus turkey club..."
Tim Cutler
"I was working in the area and the client suggested this place. It was definitely worth visiting. I enjoyed my meal and would absolutely come back. I..."
Austin
"Staff were very attentive and friendly. Owners very nice and treated me well during my experience. Food was top notch my omelet was to die for. One..."
Marc Torres
Dean's Family Restaurant
72/100 (676 ratings)
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"1st time there yesterday. Outstanding. I Highly recommend this place to everyone. Great food, Huge portions, Reasonably priced, Friendly staff. We..."
Dave Chervon
"Good food and great service. Prices are great. Nice place for quick..."
Tina Kolb Reynolds
"It as only my 2nd time eating there. The service was excellent. And the food was..."
Mary Goan
"Dean's is Dean's. Good food, good peeps. It's a great hash..."
Rhonda Leigh
"Great breakfast!! Friendly staff and fair..."
John TheGodfather Garibotti
"It is a great place to eat good food and the people are very..."
Madeline Disanto
"Friendly, fast, food hot, and very good. I will be..."
Vonnie Tischer
"Wow great food eat there about 6 days a week and greet people and ohmygod prettiest..."
Bradley Beavers
"Great food prices and people!!! We love this..."
Nick Mackovjak
"Love love love this place!!! Great food Great..."
Danielle S. McGroder
"Quick service, great value, and tasty food. Worth the..."
Peter Zohos
"great breakfast for lunch, cheaper than Willoughby..."
David Derk
"This is a great place to eat. It is family friendly and the people that work there are very nice. My family and I look forward to eating here when..."
Tsos174
"I am very pleased with quality of food, service and price...."
Brian S.
"Please offer longer hours!. We love Deans. Been there for breakfast numerous times, and even more often for lunch. Their gyros is my favorite. Since..."
Butchie
"Food and service are so reliably good. My mom has been going there for years. The staff recognize her and treat her so well. Feels like going..."
Denise McConnell
"Such a great place great food great service Heather and Vicky make you feel like your family Sunday staple after church for my son and..."
Jon Bradbury
"Great diner food with nice staff and quick service. The omlette was good. The actual building and facilities weren't the nicest, but it's definitely..."
Josh Henry
"Love dean he's soulful, happy all around nice..."
Stacey Waid
"Dean's restaurant is the great place to have your meal I've been going there for 15 years always happy waitresses the owners Dean are great people..."
Shane wheaton
"My wife love this place for a sit down breakfast 😋..."
Michael Dalton
"Been eating breakfast here for 20+ years. Never dissatisfied. Hopefully all the new business in the immediate area brings more business to them..."
Dwayne Putman
"Excellent breakfast. Super reasonable and absolutely awesome Pork..."
Stephen Bostwick
"A quaint little local diner. Decent prices and fantastic food. Drove by it for years before finally trying it, and I wholeheartedly regret not..."
Casey Thompson
"Food is always great staff is very friendly, High..."
JOHN ASHBY
"We love Dean's for breakfast,which they serve all day. Portions are generous and the coffee is never empty. I love the Route 20,which is the..."
Vicki W
"Got the Italian Wedding soup and the Ruben sandwich with fresh cut fries. The food was excellent and well priced. The service was also excellent. I..."
John
"My son and I each enjoyed our meals. I had a short stack of blueberry pancakes and an order of the ABSOLUTE BEST potato pancakes. My son had an..."
Pamela Himes-Ohler
"I can't wait to go back! The food is not only crazy affordable, but is outstandingly yummy. The wait staff is so kind and very attentive. Would love..."
London J
"The home town atmosphere and look make dinning pleasant. The staff are friendly and the food is all home..."
Kendra Cimino
Denny's
70/100 (357 ratings)
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"The food, the service, and the waitress were all very good, and I would go back in a minute! Thank you Denny's for a wonderful breakfast! Tom..."
Tom Sisco
"The service is Always great and seating is Awesome. Always great food no matter what the order is. Servers Always ck back for comments or refills on..."
Jeri McBain
"5 of us went and was seated right away. The waiter was very good. He brought our drinks right away. Our food was delivered quickly and was very..."
Dottie Hill
"Always good service and food. My breakfast place before heading home..."
Steven L. Jany
"I always have a good experience here !!! Great food and..."
Haley Mendez
"They were busy but I came in to just order and carry out they were fast, service with a smile, and the food was..."
Diana Thomas
"We love coming here Christi is our favorite waitress She makes the best Oreo..."
Melisa Beauchamp Troy
"Everything was great. No complains. Would definitely eat there..."
Cynthia Angel
"Love the food I always go there will keep going..."
Beonica Johnson
"So about 2 years ago a rude manager was yelling at a young female employee making her cry in front of customers. I spoke up a vowed to not come..."
Tio Philly
"I had a break in the middle of my workday and was craving pancakes! 😋 The service was great. Refills of coffee was the best as it kept coming on..."
Liz Van Ness
"We ordered by phone and took a to go order. Food was hot and prepared quickly. It was a Sunday, so it was very busy inside. Friendly staff. Overall a..."
Tim Bergen
"It was very busy and the same gentleman who greeted people was also taking orders and delivering the food. He did so with grace. My food came..."
Malvina Langlois
"Staff here is AMAZING. I don't know how they do it but they manage both curtious and fast. I hope the owners know how lucky they are. Will..."
Scott Vandeslunt
"Fantastic server! I wish I could remember his name - super kind and considerate gentleman with grey/white hair. He made my morning date with my hubby..."
Katrina Meinel