Look, I don't even know how to explain my experience at Carrs! I HAVE BEEN GOIN TO CARRS FOR 15 YEARS AND IT HITS DIFFERENT NOW! It was always great but we got our food quicker than normal! We ordered legit 5 plates all came out fast!! The portions were huge THE SERVICE WAS LIGHTENING FAST AND OUR TABLE WAS AMAZING!! I would put this diner against many diners in the US! I know how to eat if I'm recommending a restaurant you need to go!!! Again... I was forget to take a picture because it's too good not to eat fast! read more

A breakfast spot that must be tried. Ambience,cool. Service,great Food, very good. Portions, Ridiculously large. Overall experience, 10. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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They were quite busy and we had to wait for a while to get a table, but the food came out quickly and it came out large and in charge. Their breakfasts are huge. My biscuits weee light and fluffy the gravy was tasty. It is a kitschy place a little homage to our love affair with cars. With an old diner vibe. I want to go back and check out the lunch and dinner menu. The drawback they close pretty early. read more

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3 stars for food. 4 stars for the service! I was a first time customer and WOW. I wish I had looked at Yelp before coming. I had no idea that the breakfast servings are HUGE. The prices were $13-30+ My friend ordered the "regular size" Chicken Fried Steak and it was massive. It could've fed 3-4ppl. But apparently there's an even BIGGER portion. We saw it because the table next to us ordered it and all our mouths fell open. That one could feed 7ppl. When it comes to the potatoes, Home Fries wins. Crispy and pillowy inside. The hashbrowns are crispy on the top and bottom but soft in the middle. I could only eat the crisp part. It was a lot of potato! Each dish here can feed 2ppl. No wonder the pricing is on the high end for breakfast! You'll be paying for those potatoes! Taste wise, I'd come back for the gravy and the sausage. It was legit. Peppery just how I like it. I could've just skipped the potatoes and smother my omelet in that gravy. The breakfast sausage link was cooked perfectly. It had a nice snap and juicy filling. Bottom line- I'm glad Lakewood is representing the breakfast diner dive scene. You may even impress out of towners with its quirky decor and gigantic servings of egg and potatoes. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Had to take most of the hash off of my plate. Potato overload! - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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The waiter was nice and attentive with her service. Very helpful answering any questions about the menu. The food came out pretty slow for the place to not be very packed. I had the patty melt and a blueberry pancake. The patty melt was cooked well, bread toasted to perfection. The burger did not come with a sauce. Personally I like a thousand island sauce in my patty melts also the burger patty had no seasoning at all. The fries were delicious. The pancake was the star of the show in its enormous size nice and fluffy and airy. The pancake was awesome. My coworkers got the Ruben which he said was okay. Nothing special as well as the omelette which was pretty good but the house fries were over cooked and had no seasoning at all. No salt no pepper no nothing. Overall this isn't a bad place to stop by but I felt their prices are kind of steep but the portions justify the pricing. I would come back and try other things in the menu but it would solely be out of the convent location. read more

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Looking for a nostalgic road side themed diner that is locally owned, has friendly staff plus huge portions & large selection of delicious food? Carrs is the place. As a frequently returning customer I've tried several items from the abundant menu. Every item I've ordered has always been a hearty portion (enough for leftovers usually) & consistently yummy. My favorites include the breakfast burrito, shrimp & grits, French toast, Garage breakfast with biscuits and gravy plus eggs & crispy hash browns, the Northwest scramble with a side of Hollandaise, & Florentine Benedict. read more

The food is absolutely awesome here. Ive been to the restaurant several times and it's always consistently good. Their catering menu is wild though. From run on the mill to exotic they have you covered. And the bartender there needs a raise because she's doing an awesome job. Heck the owner even came out to check on people. You dont see that anymore. Try out the restaurant and if you need catering think of them and definitely get the scallops with pineapple salsa in the Belgian endive. Its amazing. read more

Great big portions and very good food. A mix of everyone were there the morning we went. What an honor it was to be there to all enjoy good food. read more

An must have experience! Service was great! Ambiance very welcoming. Food portions were huge, but it didn't take away the quality of the food. All in all great place to take your family and friends. read more

This is one our FAVORITE places to go for breakfast. Their omelets are incredible! And we get way more than we can eat, which means delicious leftovers to take home. read more

This is a hidden Gem in the PNW! Once inside the place is tastefully decorated with old street lights and car license plates. The food is very very good, beware portions are HUGE! Prices are very reasonable and the service is excellent. Go give them a try read more

Omg these are the biggest plates I have ever seen! I didn't realize how much food we were gonna get!!! Our server was really nice and hospitable and the interior of the spot looks real dive like with car memorabilia throughout the spot. However back to the food I was so amazed at how big my salad was and how good it tasted! My mom and dad loved their dishes and their mozzarella sticks are so good and fresh! If you want a lot of food for your buck, go here! read more

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- Great Service & Huge Portions Came to Carrs for a breakfast outing with friends and had a nice overall experience. The service was absolutely amazing -- super friendly, fast, and made us feel right at home. The place is clean, nicely decorated, and has a welcoming vibe. I ordered the crab Benedicts. They were just okay -- the sauce tasted a bit canned and was too runny, and the avocado underneath was a little overripe (you could tell they tried to hide it with the sauce). Not terrible, but definitely not the highlight. That said, the portion sizes are HUGE -- definitely come hungry. All my friends loved their meals, especially the chicken and waffles and the omelets. I'm giving 4 stars mostly for the fantastic service and generous portions. I'd come back to try something else! read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Dungeness Crab Benedict and chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

My husband and I absolutely LOVE this place. We've only been here for breakfast but their lunch and dinner look fantastic as well. It's not a place we'd go for a romantic meal, but if you're looking for some good grub with extremely huge portions this is the place! I'd dare to say the best hangover breakfast in Lakewood. They make good strong drinks just how we like them too. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Very large portions of food. Very friendly people. Noisy. Parking lot is awkward and not level. Lots of customers.

The waitlist is always long here but for a good reason... Huge portions and delicious food. The pancakes are always a classic here! Been going here for 9 years now! read more

Carrs Restaraunt - 2 Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs as a side - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I am reviewing for the catering portion of Carrs. I came along for my friends wedding tasting session and the most of the food were very tasty. We all loved the poached pear crostini. I would say that was one of the best things I've tried. We also tried the curry chicken, tomato burrata, and a strawberry one. I didn't like the strawberry one very much but perhaps someone else will. Curry chicken was good and the tomato was also good. The tomato plating was visually appealing as well and also had the softest bread. We tried a corn on a stick and we didn't like that one just cause it was kinda messy for a wedding. For the entree the couple for wedding really liked the chicken parmesean. Chicken was really soft and the sauce was good but I thought it could be been crispier but we also did get to the restaurant a bit late so that's probably why. You can ask for it to be crispier. We also tried the beef medallions with garlic and butter as well as with chimmichurri. The garlic was too salty and the chimichurri was too acidic. If they were balanced better it would be amazing because the beef itself was perfect. We also tried a black berry skewer with basil and cheese and that was very yummy. The blackberry was SUPER sweet. For dessert we tried a s'more mini cupcake and that was probably the best cupcake I've ever had. Perfect sweetness and the buttercream was immaculate. We asked for the cupcake to be a little bigger and they said they can do that but just needed guidance on how to decorate it. The second desert was a honey Graham cracker ceral like thing bar with milk and it was really yummy. I think if the bars were more bite sized it'd be much better because I got overwhelmed with the sugar after eating half way through it. Overall I think the food from Carrs is quite solid. We are going to have a second tasting because the bridal couple wanted to try their other entrees before making a decision. Carrs does offer over 200 items so I believe this spot would make a great option for whoever needs a caterer for their wedding. read more

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Amazing food worth every penny spent. The atmosphere was like walking back in time into an old mom and pop restaurant love this place!

First time eating here. Early morning, on a Wednesday, at 830 am. Perfect time. Ordered, coffee, quickly served, and breakfast came out, fast, huge and have to say, the best breakfast , in a long time. Ate as much as I could, took home a box, and have two more times to eat. Excellent. Service was perfect and the atmosphere is in the sweet zone. Definitely going back. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - TWO EGGS, HASH BROWNS, TOAST , AND TWO HUGE SAUSAGE PATTIES - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I am not sure why this place does not receive better ratings. It's a five for me Let's talk about bang for the buck. This place is the bang. Servings are huge enough to share with several people. We order out more than eating in, (lazy person here). Quality of food and taste of everything I have tried breakfast wise has been amazingly tantalizing, very enjoyable. They have a great adult beverage selection. Prickly Pear was delicious with a great taste - great job. Problems might arise as they cater to those already seated - you will wait if it is busy. That includes waiting for food, containers and bill. I don't mind the wait as it is totally worth it. If you don't want to wait or you are in a rush - go when you can relax have a conversation a cup of coffee. read more

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Was expecting this to be the old diner/lounge I went to many many years ago but realized pulling up it was a different location and upon entering definitely an entirely different restaurant. Instantly I wasn't keen on the appearance of dining area, don't care for open seating feeling so exposed to everyone else eating. But we found a seat at a communal type table and were instantly greeted with menus. It was nearly noon and most tables were taken but it's not a very large room and it's very casual. Decor is rustic with car theme hanging license plates all around. I saw on Yelp portions were big to help justify the higher than normal prices so I ordered from senior menu not being real hungry. Hubby had a coffee and the classic Eggs Benedict at a whopping $20!! Never paid that even at nice restaurants with a view, but everything was averaging $15-20 for full breakfast. We wanted to try the onion rings but they were like $15!! No way, and nachos $26!!?? I realize it's enough for 2-3 people but still. I ordered one biscuit w/sausage gravy for $8.50 and added one egg for $2.25. It was the perfect amount with a little leftover. Hubby was thankfully impressed with his lovely plate of goodness. Plenty of good ham, hollandaise, eggs cooked perfectly and tasty crisp hot fries. Must admit the food is on target. I also added a well drink, it was a decent cocktail too. Service was pleasant and wait time wasn't bad for being busy. Only main issue is hefty prices, not everyone eats like it's their last meal. Smaller portion options would be nice. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Senior menu, 1 biscuit w/sausage gravy $8.50, added 1egg + $2.25. Very tasty. - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

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Good food good service large portions .The perfect combination. I will go back. Atmosphere was relaxed.

A must stop at least once when visiting from Hawaii. Excellent service, big portions, great family atmosphere!

What an awesome little spot! The food was great! Huge portions and friendly staff. Definitely coming back for breakfast again!

Our normal breakfast spot in Lakewood was unexpectedly closed. Turned to Google for some help...and it directed us to Carrs! I would say this place is more a 3.5 stars based on our experience. It was a busy Saturday at 11 am, was told it would be a 30 min wait which ended up only being 15, if that. Score! The restaurant is laid out well for large groups, we saw more than one table with 6+ people. The decor and menu is all car themed items such as license places and road signs. It all felt a bit dated and fast food like (not the food itself but the ambiance and vibe). The women working were all super nice and really working hard. We felt very taken care of! As people who don't eat meat we appreciate their vegetarian options. We each got the two egg plate (which normally comes with meat at other restaurants) but at Carrs they have an option without meat so you're getting exactly what you pay for! All the food we ordered was tasty and cooked well. The portions were HUGE and it wasn't just what we ordered...every table had plates pilled high with breakfast goodness. It's a decent place and good option if you're in the area, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to specifically eat here. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Both plates are two egg breakfast with toast and a LARGE (and yummy) pile of "well-done" hashbrowns. Very good! - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

I came with my appetite and left with leftovers!! This never happens to me. The portions were huge and food was great.

Location area isn't the greatest looking from outside, however inside is clean and spacious. Now for the food . As my second time here the food has a great southern feel minus seasoning but the portions you get is worth the money you shall pay. The pan cakes are a small cake itself, French toast has an egg on top of it, breakfast burritos are Chipotle or Qdoba size, your side of hashbrowns are a meal itself of a mountain. The undecided is a challenge plate of food itself. Hands down can't be disappointed with the food you get, you will one hundred percent walk out with to go boxes. Service was fast and quick the first time however waiting line and kitchen control when busy can take some time when busy. read more

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Food was great for a greasy spoon diner. Services was great and they even brought my kids crackers to tide them over till food got there.

This restaurant was reccomended by hospital staff nearby. I had the oyster plate overflowing with oysters! Deep fried goodness! Loved it, ate them all, left some fries! Good price for 2024. Nice atmosphere, great '60s gold playing on sirius throughout the restaurant. Nice quartz tables. Clean, cool interesting decor. 5 stars, service was very good at 8am read more

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This is a classic restaurant with HUGE portions of food. You can get breakfast all day as well as a variety of diner fare. I love the portions because you can have leftovers for several meals. The service is great. I also like the ambiance. It is decorated in a mostly classic car motif. The menu descriptions and the ambiance are a perfect match. The size of the hash brown portions are mountainous. This place is busy during normal meal times, so get there early to beat the rush. read more

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Lara and team were awesome, excellent food and service. Brought a cooler (in car) and some to go containers from home for a few more meals... I got fire chief skillet and my wife got a patty melt, wow!!! A family setting, very homey place! This place is highly recommended and we'll be back for sure! read more

Huge portions and good food. Staff is either real good or mediocre. Like the renovation. Never will go hungry after you ate here. Many meals are shareable read more

This place is simply amazing! Staff included. Food is amazing and huge portions. Staff friendly and attentive. read more

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Super busy place with a fun hot rod cafe vibe. The staff was fantastic: both friendly and efficient. The food was slammin' -- I had the Northwest Scrambler -- but be prepared for epic portions. Everyone in our party of five was very pleased and left well sated. read more

The food is really good honestly. The portions are HUGE but you're also paying a pretty penny for the huge portions. They for sure prioritize the take out (Uber eats grubhub etc) over their in house customers which a bummer cause we waited a really long time for stuff that should not have taken long. They stick with the car and diner drive but it was a good breakfast place Wouldn't make this a weekly place to visit but will probably bring family here when they come. read more

Carrs Restaraunt - Kids 1 Pancake Meal - American Near Me - Lakewood, Washington

Had lunch with 12 others. Staff was great. Very friendly and attentive. Food was good. Portions were VERY generous.

Run down, long wait, unresponsive staff and over priced. Pass this place up. Under construction and the parking lot is a shit show! Staff sit outside kitchen door smoking...gross read more

OMG! If you're a big eater you're going to be thrilled! Bring a friend and share the breakfast. I always have left overs. Often enough for three meals! Great service too! Very friendly! read more

The food is trash. The person that answered the phone, trash. She didn't give me any customer satisfaction. The whole restaurant TRASH. I can't believe I'm writing this. FOOD is COLD. Not the right serving temperature. I want whoever made this, I want them to put this in front of their family so they can eat it. Because I wouldn't serve this garbage to my family. read more

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My friend and I do breakfast once a month around Pierce County to try chicken and waffles around the area. Today, we stopped at Carr's. The chicken and waffles includes half a chicken fried to juicy perfection! The sausage gravy has square chunks of sausage the size of chopped potatoes! The chicken fried steak was also delicious! Then we both ordered a homemade cinnamon roll to go. They're the height and size of a loaf of bread! Big enough for a family if 5! The service was friendly and attentive! Definitely recommend! read more

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