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    Charlie's Diner

    3.3 (105 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Veggie scramble with homemade cinnamon toast
    Jen E.

    Hadn't been here in years! Enjoyed breakfast here. The servers were nice, I'm thinking there were maybe understaffed. Food was good, large portions. The veggie scramble was good with some added ketchup, salt and pepper. My companion got a crab cake bennie, but I don't think it was crab, it had the texture of white fish to me, see, but nice flavor of sauce. The restaurant is cute, but could definitely use a good dusting, cleaning and makeover.

    I forgot to take a picture before I went to town on my waffle.
    Aly W.

    This was a tough one. We were surprised what appeared to be an unassuming local diner was so slow, even with as busy as it was. By the end of our meal, we determined the reason this place is so busy is because the food really is of a much higher quality than similar places. The wait after ordering still seemed a little longer than warranted for breakfast food, even with the crowd and higher quality ingredients. My husband was able to add peppers and onions to the home fries he had with his eggs and toast, and he was blown away by the peppers in particular. I tried the malted Belgian waffle. Apparently the malted milk powder really fills whatever waffles are otherwise missing for me because I've never enjoyed a waffle this much. It's richer and heartier. My sons had silver dollar chocolate chip pancakes. Service was good, especially when we found ourselves pressed for time, and she was able to cash us out quickly. Worth a visit if you aren't in a rush (we actually weren't until we were). Prices are a smidge higher than your typical diner, but this isn't typical diner food quality. Expect long waits and great food rather than a quick in and out with average breakfast fare, and you won't be disappointed.

    Overall yummy breakfast
    Laura G.

    Great diner-style breakfast in the heart of the EA village. Prices are right on par with what you would expect for traditional breakfast dishes - egg/meat/toast/home fry combos, eggs benedict, corned beef hash, pancakes,. My friend ordered the Daily Special, which was only $11 and came with 2 eggs, choice of meat, home fries, toast, and pancakes or French toast. He went with French toast, which was cut like Texas toast and had buttery, crisp edges. It was a massive breakfast that didn't disappoint. I had eggs, sausage patties (they have links too), home fries, and toast. It was all so delicious once I added a sprinkle of salt and a few shakes of hot sauce. My only complaint is that my homemade toast was burnt on the edges. I love that they have homemade bread at Charlie's. There's three different choices - white, wheat, cinnamon. The cinnamon bread makes the best French toast. East Aurora is lucky to have this diner with homecooked food. Bonus is that there is outdoor seating. They have a screen around the porch and although it is not completely enclosed, it does help to keep some flies out.

    Country Scramble - eggs, peppers, onions, potatoes, bacon and homemade cinnamon bread. It's all delicious!! Large servings.
    Nancy R.

    Food fresh and homemade breads! Servings were large and prices reasonable. The staff was lovely. We ate country scramble, club sandwiches and chicken gumbo soup. We sat on the porch which shows this busy old town. A street fair was at the end of the road and an art gallery just down the block. This is positively a good quick stop off the highway.

    Tuna melt with homemade rye bread
    Carly T.

    We came to Charlie's diner after a long day of shopping in EA. Service is fast and the waitresses are friendly. My boyfriend got a breakfast wrap and I got the tuna melt. What really made the sandwich for me was the homemade rye bread. Overall, I'm rating Charlie's Diner a 3. Although the food and service were good, the fruit flies were outrageous. At one point we were swatting three around our faces while we were trying to eat. I would come back in the summer to enjoy the front patio for lunch.

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    Sarah D.

    I met two friends here yesterday for breakfast at 11. I got here about half an hour early. They took my name down and put a note with it stating that my friends weren't there yet. I was told I would be at the top of the list though. The inside of the restaurant seems a bit packed/squished. (I walked in a bit to put my name down and noticed how close to the wall the counter seats are. Five running friends and I were seated to the left, years ago. The restaurant seemed right at that time. When one of my two friends showed up, the hostess found me and told me I could be seated. (I was sitting on a rock near the sidewalk.) Luckily, we were able to sit on the patio. There are screens around the patio, where it's almost like a sun room. It was a great touch. I ordered grapefruit juice and coffee. My friends and I all ordered the Daily Special. It's a LOT of food for only $11. You can choose from two eggs any style, home fries, your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham AND toast PLUS two pancakes or French toast. I chose scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and pancakes instead of french toast. (I was asked links or patties on the sausage.) They have many kinds of bread for the toast. I chose the homemade cinnamon bread and it was so delicious!!! I paid an extra $1.00 to have chocolate chips added to my pancakes. It was SO worth it!!! My friends had a soft boiled egg, over easy, bacon, ham, and French toast. They were pleased with their meals. We didn't have to wait that long for our food. One girl seated us, another girl refilled our coffees, and another woman took our orders and brought our food. I asked for water later on and I didn't have to wait long at all for a water. Prior to placing our order, I asked if we could de separate checks. The waitress was fine with that. I think we should've paid inside but I'm not sure. We had to wait a bit for the waitress to return to take my cash and my friend's' credit cards. I loved my experience here. It was great and I'm happy I came here. I'll gladly return.

    French toast with scrambled eggs not a menu item, assembled by guest
    Korianne L.

    Charlie's is a long standing traditional American diner on the Main Street of East Aurora. There is all of the expected combos of breakfast meats, omelets, and pancakes stacks. I had the eggs Benedict and coffee and it was good.

    Kristen W.

    Charlie's is a great home-town restaurant. I come here every time I am in the area or getting my car worked on at West Herr. You come in and seat yourself. Service is fast. The food is pretty average. I either get the BLT sandwich, chicken fingers or French toast when I come. The French toast is pretty good. The chicken fingers come plain with sauce on the side. Might seem like a small detail but chicken fingers are significantly better when they are tossed in sauce. Staff is very friendly. Will definitely come back! I can count on their consistency.

    Reuben and fries
    Nunki W.

    My friend recommended this place for lunch. We planned to have a girl's day. Lunch, shopping, wrapping gifts. They only open for breakfast and lunch though. The menu selection is mostly wrap, sandwiches and breakfast menu such as eggs, omelette. I opt for Reuben. A very good choice. It was super yummy. It came with fries and it's really good sz. My friend opt for Greek omelette and hash browns. A nice hearty lunch. We left feeling happy and full of energy for our shopping session!

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    Delicious food, great spot, great service. We love East Aurora, so we're so happy we found this place

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    Fantastic place! The staff are friendly & welcoming! I highly recommend! This is a hidden gem I just discovered!

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