Southwest Diner

First time having breakfast here. The restaurant opens at 8am on Sunday and when I arrived at 7:58am there was about 20 people waiting in line for the restaurant to open. I sat at the counter and a nice young woman greeted me with a big smile and a glass of water. I ordered the Medio with my eggs scrambled and their homemade sausage and a biscuit plus a cup of coffee. The restaurant filled quickly. I noticed they were using an ice cream scoop to measure the coffee grounds. That made me smile. If it’s effective go for it. The first thing I noticed was I ordered a lot of food. The Medio also comes with grilled potatoes. Everything was hot which I love. The eggs were cooked perfectly and were fluffy and not wet. The homemade sausage was tasty. There’s a spice in it that lingered on the back portion of my tongue. It was seasoned just right. Their potatoes weren’t oily and seasoned nicely. I saved the biscuit and until I was done eating everything else. The biscuit is different in a good way. It’s not flaky or heavy as traditional biscuits so I think they are purposely making their own version. It was crumbly and lighter so my guess there’s less butter/shortening. It tasted healthier. I received excellent service and I enjoyed the vibe and over hearing other people’s conversations. I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.

I had a great breakfast at the diner recently. I ordered the Grits on Fire and I quite enjoyed the layers of cheesy grits, Carne Adovada (red chili braised pork shoulder), a nd two over-medium eggs topped with a bit of cheese. There was plenty of very tender pork, the sauce was spicy (but not too much for this sissy), the eggs were perfectly cooked, and overall it was a great dish. I do wish there had been more cheese, but you can’t really go by me, because I would put cheese on cheese. My friend had the Barbacoa Fries (shredded beef on top of some good fries, with guacamole, pico and bit of cheese) - she added extra for sour cream - and she said it was really good. Coffee was just right. We were able to accommodate my friend’s one year old with scrambled eggs and sausage, so he was pretty happy. Cool place, fun decor, clean. There were plenty of tables (and some counter seating) - but they were totally filled by 9:45 on a Monday morning. Our waitress Charli was wonderful - attentive, patient, considerate, understanding that I was meeting my friend that I hadn’t seen in five years…. So, clean place, great service, tasty food that came out fast. I’ll be back! FYI, there is only street parking, but the diner is on a corner, so there are plenty of spots to choose.

If you love the diner atmosphere, and who doesn't, this place is a must-see. I chose to sit on the patio, but you can sidle up to the counter if you want to get the real diner experience. Their menu is pretty expansive and there are an abundance of breakfast and lunch choices. I had the huevos rancheros but it wasn't an easy decision. The bloody mary was nice and spicy, but they also serve Kaldi's coffee. Don't think twice, this is a great stop.

Friendly Staff. Fast Service. Free Street Parking. Cute Patio. Cozy Atmosphere. Free Coffee while you wait. Always Crowded (For Good Reason). 20-30 Min wait Usually(I’ve seen an Hour wait). Gritty Biscuits. Tasty Gravy, Seasoned with slight heat. Country Fried Steak tender with crisp shell. Delicious Gravy. Well seasoned meat. Small portions but great flavor. Home Fries were crisp but tasted old (cold) just average overall. The Diner overall was a delicious treat :)

Ordered pick up this breakfast was delicious and flavorful. It's a different kind of breakfast not your typical meal. I ordered biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. It was very tasteful I would recommend this plate. My girlfriend ordered the Grits on Fire. She loved it just beware it has a little kick so for you spicy people that want a kick this is a dish for you. Then we ordered the corn meal pancakes little skeptical at first because its corn but highly recommend this dish also. Great little place also has an outdoor patio I saw a Pug in there as I walked by so I'm pretty sure it's dog friendly ! Great Job keep up the great work 👍

It was my first time there. My bun ordered the biscuits and gravy. I ordered the Carne Adovada and a Bloody Mary. Both were absolutely delicious. Just enough heat to compliment the dish and drink. Everything about our dishes were so delicious. It was the kind of deliciousness that sadness sets in when the food is gone. I was ready to order another Bloody Mary, but our waiter never came back. (It was not that busy... just sayin') As a matter of fact, the staff that gave us the most attention was the waiter/server that appreciated my Japanese Steely Dan t-shirt. Maybe our server was having a bad day, and I can appreciate and understand that. I would have appreciated that second Bloody Mary more.