We decided at the last moment today to go to the movies on a Friday night. That brought back some memories. I'd seen an ad for Hail Mary and found it at the Colony in A Town. We had time for dinner so off we went. Hum whats nearby the theatre, alot of places to eat really...we'd liked the A town diner before, the menu covers it all practically so...We parked seven o'clock the dinner tush had passed and in we went. We were seated at a small booth, perfect. Drink orders taken now we needed to decide what to eat. M went with a light breakfast offering a pancake, a scrambled egg and bacon. Hum it was dinner time dear, I needed more time. The fish & chips were the special and it was Good Friday but I went big with the hot pastrami sandwich. Fries are extra so I ordered the onion rings to accompany the sammie. Pretty quick the food was out of the kitchen and on the table in front of us, wow M dove right into that 7" pancake as soon as she finished pouring on the syrup. My sandwich was a hood size on a very soft french roll a good six inches Very tasty but I always think there should be more meat than bread, there was alot of bread in that roll. Where's the beef, right... Onion rings, nothing special your average frozen beer battered Moores onion ring served late but freshly hot. We had a good meal, good service and a fair price. Was it five star, no it was a good four star, we didn't need or want anything special. Now dessert was a calling from behind that glass display when we walked in the door but tonight the stomach and the wallet forgave. We were gonna need reason for movie concessions, right? Foodguy-Martin read more

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We showed up here not knowing they would be closing in 15 minutes. I wanted to leave because I hated when that used to happen to me, but the very friendly server insisted we stay. I ordered a full breakfast and my wife ordered an ice cream sundae. Both were delicious, and service was super quick! We'll be back...during regular hours...soon! read more

Haven't been here since 2020 during Covid lockdown outside for breakfast. This is a classic diner with great pictures of old time Atascadero. I was really hoping it was going to be a good diner. We went Friday June 7 around 3:30ish. The place had 2 people at the counter eating and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The service was friendly and quick. The problem was I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich ( it had sooo much hard grizzle (inedible) it was half the meat) the sauce was something really spicy, there was hardly any sauted onions. Pretty much the worst Philly sandwich I've ever had. The price was $17.99 and didn't come with any sides. My husband ordered the Classic turkey club ($17.99). We ordered a basket of fried zucchini, a half and half basket of fries and onion rings. Again for the price I was not impressed. Don't be fooled by my photo of the food it just wasn't good enough for the price. read more

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Had a great burger steak there with eggs and toast . Awesome American breakfast . Coffee was freash brewed and our waitress was friendly , informative , and prompt . I'll be back !! read more

So last time I was here was several years ago, I don't pass this way often going to San Francisco but it was on the path this time and was an appropriate time for breakfast / lunch / brunch. Tried the corn beef hash with their potatoes and scrambled eggs. Gf had the teriyaki burger which was good with the right amount of sauce. Fries served with the burger were seasoned just right as were my potatoes so additional sauce like ketchup wasn't needed. Jukebox was playing near the end of our meal adding to this very retro 50s diner vibe they got going on. Decent size parking lot. Service didn't take long from seating to being served, if anything the only delay was on our part deciding what to eat since they have many different and good sounding options. Worth a try if passing through read more

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We have been regular weekly breakfasr diners for years now. Great food! You have to try an April Special! read more

A-Town Diner - Ask for the April Special! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

The service was excellent. The food was as bland as one could imagine. The gravy had no sausage, and if you wanted to add on your own it was $5 more. Even the chorizo burrito had no taste to it. Very odd. Maybe good place for older people who want very bland tasting food so their stomachs don't get upset or something. Again, excellent service and the place was nice and clean. read more

We arrived minutes before closing which we weren't aware of, we were going to leave but the waitress insisted that it was okay. I only had ice cream and it was good. I want to return because there are several items on the menu I want to try. read more

Great food! Great service! Thanks for taking the time care of us! Old fashioned dine. Amazing!

A classic diner feel.... well into the 21st century! My husband & I are both born & raised here in North San Luis Obispo County, & we've had the pleasure of dining at A-Town Diner many, many times throughout the years. We've never been disappointed! The staff are great; always friendly, helpful, & they check in with their diners often to ensure a pleasant experience. When it comes to their food, they have a selection for anyone, & it's consistently delicious! FYI ~ They have the BEST crinkle-cut french fries! We love A-Town Diner, & we know you will too! read more

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Horrible every time. Paid 70 bucks for the worst meal ever. Never eating there again.

We stopped in for some dessert. Service was great. We went in one hour before closing and our waitress was very kind and also made some pretty awesome Sundaes. If you stop in here for a sweet treat, you won't leave disappointed! read more

A-Town Diner - Ice cream Sundae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

This is the perfect spot when you are in need of a delicious and hearty breakfast. When we visit Santa Margarita/Atascadero/Templeton and Paso Robles, we make sure to stop in to this comfy and cozy breakfast spot. Definitely need to do a shout out to servers June and Matthew, who even on busy mornings make sure everyone in the dining room is happy and well fed. Coffee is always hot, and with their extensive menu we're always trying something new. read more

A-town Diner in Atascadero is truly a gem! Their food is delicious and tastes just like home-cooked comfort meals. I love their turkey dinner and the turkey sandwich dip-both are incredible! The au jus is rich and flavorful, and everything is always fresh. On top of that, service is great, the staff is so warm and welcoming every time we visit. It's one of those places where you feel right at home. Highly recommend if you're in the area! Best shakes, homemade pies and deserts! So yummy!! read more

Great service! Great food! The waitresses there are so nice and wonderful. Very friendly staff! You guys are doing a great job!

I'd heard their food was better under the new owners so I decided to try them again. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries through door dash. Order arrived with no bacon, it wasn't well done it was quite pink, and it had a tiny piece of cheese. The fries were overcooked and greasy. Sorry to say I won't be going back, I've never been happy with their food. Also for the price the burger was small as was the portion of fries. read more

A-Town Diner - "Bacon" cheeseburger well done...no bacon and not well done. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

A local mainstay for many years, you'll always walk away satisfied and full. I enjoyed the A-town burger this go-round. Two flat top griddled patties, bacon, avocado, and the traditional fixins on a fresh bun. Each burger/sandwich comes with fries and the option to substitute onion rings, mozzarella sticks, sweet potato fries, or zucchini sticks. The menu has something for everyone, so even the most finicky eaters can find something. Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I can tell that any local will point you in the direction of A-town diner. read more

A-Town Diner - A-town burger, subbed rings for fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

Food is good. Serving size is great and worth the money. They could add more options but we really do order the same things every time we go so no complaints here. Nice place to stop for Sunday brunch. read more

The food was great. I had an ortega burger. Wonderful. I do recommend a lot of napkins since it's a huge burger.I also loved the option of Tater Tots instead of fries. Fantastic. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. They quickly got us more napkins when we needed them. The atmosphere was nice and fun. Old-timey pictures on the wall. Old rock and roll playing on the speakers. I loved the place and will go back again and again. read more

April our server was the best God bless her. We will be back. She was a great server thank you and the food was great.

Paso Robles High Hchool class of 71 had lunch. The service and the food was good. It was good spending time at this location with students from the past who have remained friends. This is a good place to go back to. read more

A-Town Diner - PRHS Class of 1971 at lunch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

The food here is SO SO good and reasonably priced! The people working here are great as well. My girlfriend had a special request for chocolate chip pancakes (they weren't on the menu) and our waitress said "we don't say no here!" I will definitely be back, possibly every weekend until I move! read more

A-Town Diner - Eggs, bacon, hash browns, Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

This morning my 2 boys treated me to Mother's Day breakfast at A-Town Diner. I was so impressed with the remodel. The ambiance is so fresh and bright! Even before they changed ownership A Town has always been one of our favorite local places. I was so happy with our experience this morning. Our food was prepared perfectly. If you haven't visited since the change, the menu is filled with a great selection of options sure to please even the most picky patron. The staff was attentive and kept our drinks filled. Excellent, friendly service, bright and clean atmosphere - yummy and filling meal. What more could you ask for? A Town Diner continues to be our favorite local family restaurant! Thanks for helping make my Mother's Day extra special. read more

A-Town Diner - Build your own omelette with egg whites, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and jack cheese. ‍ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

Although the food was good I was very disappointed with how they are handling the Covid precautions. Restaurant is open for dine in not one server was wearing a mask. We sat outside because we don't feel comfortable going inside. The menus not being wiped down between customers. Condiments not wiped down. They are supposed to have packets. I asked why no masks? The girl shrugged her shoulders and said "I don't know." Needless to say we won't be going back because it seems they don't care or are not taking it seriously enough. I have no problem going out I wear a mask to protect you please wear them to protect me. If you don't believe in masks well that's up to you. But a business should have there customers in mind no matter what their personal views are. 4 stars for food 0 stars for me not feeling safe read more

A-Town Diner - Southwestern Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

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My family, friends, and I have been A-Town Diner fans for years. To our delight the new ownership has done an excellent job of keeping much of the best things about this Diner going and even making some improvements. It's evident that the transition was handled well and some of the best previous employees are back and the menu is nearly the same. My wife really appreciates that they continue to offer a gluten free bread option. The food is very good and the friendly service is appreciated. When the time is right, we welcome their resuming being open for dinner. read more

wow, the remodel really freshened up the place! servers were pleasant and quick. our food came out nice and hot and was a large serving. did I mention delicious?? my brothers favorite is the Virgil burger, I had a pastrami sandwich and my sis in law had the chef salad. all delicious!!! we will definitely be back!! thank you!!!!!! read more

Best waitress (Bernadette) and food. We always get Steve's pastrami and sweet potato fries. Yummy Would recommend to everyone.

baileyy is the sweetest everyone there is great!! SERVICE AND FOOD EXCELLENT. love uuu -whip cream girls

This is a little treasure in Atascadero. Place has been in business for 50 years. So I can almost like an old-fashioned diner. Food was plentiful. I believe this has been here for decades. You'll drive right past it heading North. read more

A-Town Diner - Cobb Salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

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I ordered a Philly Cheese steaks sandwich, and it was way over cooked the bread came dry and with american cheese. I'm not sure if they know what's on the menu. Hopefully, they will read my review and teach the staff the menu.I miss the old crew, and they made you feel welcome! read more

A-Town Diner - Must be under new management - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

Hadn't been in a while and I know it changed hands. Been there many times and it has always been good. I went in today to get a burger. Food was good enough for the price point, but nothing special but I enjoyed it. Service was lackluster at best, and there were only 4 or 5 tables seated in the restaurant. My beverage sat empty for 5 minutes while my server, 50ish red headed woman, visited with a coworker in the service area, and when I finally got her attention and asked for a refill, she seemed irritated. I asked for extra napkins with my burger that she forgot to bring, and when I finally flagged her down half way through my meal and asked her again for extra napkins, she seem irritated again and brought me 3 napkins. She never checked back to see how my food was or if I needed anything. She dropped the check while I was still eating and never offered me dessert or anything else. I put my card down right away but she never came back to collect it. So after 10 minutes I took it up front myself and paid. Multiple employees walked by my empty drink and my check with the card on it and no one stepped up, no teamwork. I know it's a diner, but good, attentive service should be standard. read more

I really hope the new owners re-vamp the menu. To much salt. Go to the SLO VOTED BEST restaurants and take note of the menus. Del Monte Cafe in Slo.... Salads, club sandwiches, chicken salad sandwich and FRENCH FRIES Madonna inn SLO.... Thanksgiving sandwich, French dip, salads, soups, mushroom pasta from California Pizza kitchen Colony market... fried zucchini Ada's fish house.... EVERYTHING! Chili's... burgers, salsa and chicken crispers Dorn's.... Shrimp, soups, cobbler, fried zucchini Cheesecake Factory.... Chicken Marsala Finneys.... Fried chicken sandwich AJ Spurs.... Steaks, ground sirloin Odessy... chicken strips, lasagna, soups, TACo roco Paso Robles next to target.., Mexican food Henry's.. Tehachapi... chicken strips, fries, everything Less salt, adding salt doesn't make it taste better Clear out all the staff and get new people Replace everything inside it's old and smells. read more

From out of town, quick stop, Great spot! Food was great, not too pricey, Great employees, clean restrooms.

Went in on a saturday and had a pastrami sandwhich and fries. It was very tasty! The staff was nice. Good atmosphere. Will go back if I am in the area read more

My partner and I stopped here on our way up to Monterey. I was expecting something similar to Denny's or IHOP. While the inside/seating was similar to other diners, this one had more of a family-owned vibe. Our servers were kind and pleasant. The food was good. I had the chili and cheddar omelet (wish I would have a ordered a bowl of that beefy chili to-go!!!), and my partner had an omelet with ham and cheese. We both enjoyed our meals and the dining experience here overall. Definitely a place I'd recommend as well as return to. read more

A-Town Diner - the exterior of a diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

Friendly people. Fun atmosphere. Mediocre breakfast. I ordered an Emma's Favorite omelette but received something with sausage in it. I chose not to say anything. The omelette wasn't very tasty. read more

The food was unfortunately over salted and overly cooked in cheap oils. I asked for fresh cream and real butter. I was provided artificial additives and a scoop of yellow margarine. We shared a carne asada omelette. The tri-trip reminded me of shoe leather. Sadly, this is a one and done stop. I appreciate "clean" menu items no flies (live and dead) in the window. read more

A-Town Diner - Unhealthy coffee additives. No honey or fresh cream available. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atascadero, California

Picked up corned beef dinner that cost me $20 for 1. Intending to split with 92 year old. It was the toughest piece of meat I've had in years. HORRIBLE. 2nd time I've had bad food from here. Threw it away. Would have taken it back but too far. Had to make something else for dinner. read more

First time visit since the new is wears took over and what a difference. The new booths look great. The service was amazing, three different people greeted me which was wonderful. I had coffee and a mimosa to start. I then ordered an omelet and agin, clean, nicely presented and delicious! If you haven't visited in a while, now's the time! read more

A town diner has been an institution of Atascadero since it was Virgils burgers. The burgers and lunch is my favorite! The cold sandwich's are really fire. Chicken strips, fries, and the shakes is what I ate here as a kid. read more

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