Nelson's Diner

This diner is small but quaint. With lots of Elvis memorabilia all over the walls. Nelson’s as a diner can become crowded and there is good reason the diner food is quite good. This is place that has a lot of regulars. Staff are friendly and service is quick. There is some outside dining that is easy to miss because it is on the side.

Lighthouse Point, FL. My husband’s picky about diners because he was a short order chef in high school at one of La Habra’s finest and he took a bite of “Nelson’s Famous Biscuits and Gravy” and said, “Oh my goodness. You have to try this.” His brother took a bite and said, “Oh yeah. That’s the real stuff.” The sausage gravy is chock full of fine bits of good sausage with a slight sage flavor throughout. The gravy itself is full of sausage flavor. It’s not just white gravy with a few specks of sausage, it’s really sausage gravy. My brother-in-law said he liked Nelson’s pancakes better than his usual spot because these were thinner. They smelled amazing, like maybe a bit of yellow cake batter had been mixed in. When he bit into his well-browned sausage patty he grinned and said, “That has some kick to it!” The American diner atmosphere was spot on. One thing that stood out was the red booths and chairs were in great condition, no cracks. Spotless clean. Great servers too. We’re real happy we drove here. Great breakfast place.

I come from Jersey so diners are my thing. While visiting my family in South Florida I decided to seek out a diner for breakfast. I didn't want to eat at a chain like Denny's or anything close to that. I came across Nelson's Diner in Pompano Beach. They serve breakfast all day long. They are open Mon-Fri 6a-3p and Sat and Sun 7a-8p. The decor is very retro, cute warm and inviting. From the minute I walked in I realized this is no ordinary diner. I was immediately greeted by a friendly server. On the walls are all different kinds of famous Memorabilia and dedications to famous people. In one corner, there's a section dedicated to Elvis. The tables are retro and bright, red along with booths. It reminded me of a 50's style diner. I checked in on Yelp and I was able to get a free cup of coffee. For breakfast I ordered 2 eggs over easy with bacon and grits. It came with rye toast. The grits were really good and cooked perfectly. My mom ordered the exact same thing and she loved hers too. My bf ordered 2 eggs over easy with bacon and corned beef hash. He ordered whole wheat toast. He throughly enjoyed his breakfast. The coffee was delicious and hot. This place is located in a strip mall. There's free parking. If your looking for a diner setting, delicious food, in a cute setting with nice staff then this is the place to come.

Best quick service. Best food. Elvis memorabilia everywhere. Wonderful experience.

I give 5 stars to any diner that has Elvis on the wall and smoked salmon on the menu. The service was very good and my coffee cup was always full. I also like the decor and the various seating options. Outdoor, booths, tables and counter area with view to the open kitchen. Update. 3rd visit and still 5 stars. Tried the pancakes and they were excellent. Really, everything has been high quality. From the grilled biscuits to the smoked salmon, you can't get a better diner breakfast.