My favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have delicious homemade soups which are served in a coffee mug. They have outstanding steak tips and their grilled chicken dinner cannot be beat! Friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. read more

June 25 went for early lunch Clam chowder was hardly warm and very salty. Disappointing for a New England eatery. Haddock was decent portion but dry to point of ruined.The burgers the young boys in party had were good sized and tasty. Service was excellent, prices were fair. Will go again but not as a plan but more like drive by "wanna go in?" spur of moment. read more

Love love love coming here!!! This is I think my third time coming and the food is always excellent! The staff is super friendly and attentive. The food came out in a timely manner. The flavor was spot on! So good! And by steak was cooked perfectly! read more

Charlies Diner - New York strip steak - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

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I have a hard time zeroing in on one Server. They are all so Wonderful. Steve has so many dedicated employees. The food is delicious and filling no matter what I get. There are so many great restaurants in Worcester County and Charlie's Diner is among the best. Jim Messier read more

First time going here! Service was great, food was amazing, the ambiance was very nice! Would definitely recommend!! Going back soon!

We have been many times to eat at Charlies, and it has been good. But the last several times (and we waited months between visits) the food has been very salty and the sides have not been hot not even warm. The rice pilaf is absolutely horrible. The clam chowder is not hot and has way to much salt. For a number of older people that go there and have health issue that is not good. The service has become very slow, if you are a regular you get better service, but everyone should get good service. read more

Great food and beautiful atmosphere! Had a great time and will definitely return! Big event space inside for parties, birthdays, baby showers, etc. read more

Charlies Diner - Outside of diner - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

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We went for a Valentine's dinner here tonight. It was very busy but we got a table quickly without reservations. We had eaten breakfast here before but not dinner. The food was very good. The prices were also fair. The waitress was pleasant as well. Great experience, we will go back. read more

The food quality here was very good! They had a nice beer selection and a large bar to sit at. The service was adequate overall. It's definitely worth trying their food! I was glad I stopped in!! read more

It took over an hour to get our food . Just ridiculous . When the food arrived the mashed potatoes where cold and hard and the steak tip were chewy! Can't say I will be going back soon. read more

I am sorry to post this review Poor service, unfriendly staff food mediocre expensive weak drinks

We just left Charlie's and it was horrible to say the least. My niece and I got the big stuffed haddock. It came out. Everything was ice cold. The waitress sent it back. It took almost a half hour for it to come back out and still was ice cold. I was not a happy camper. At the end of the meal you think that the manager or there would've been a price reduction or of some sort for the inconvenience Everybody I probably should've said else was done eating by the time this crap came back. We will never go there again. Shame on you bad service read more

They don't take reservations even for handicap folks celebrating their near 100th birthday. Chairs are super uncomfortable, small and ricketedly, definitely not a place for the average sized American. As for the food, mine came out cold. Mashed potatoes were tasteless even after dosing them with salt three times. Potato salad was equally bland. Service was very slow. Waitress forgot to bring napkins or to even check if we were enjoying our food. It's really poor service when you realize they did absolutely nothing to celebrate my Nana's 97th birthday. No singing, no scoop of ice cream, no acknowledgment... Also, there was a bowl of butter on the table...yet no bread offered despite about a 40 minute wait for food (that is cold and tasteless). I didn't eat the chicken parm but it had scant to no tomato sauce for a whole bowl of pasta. Onion rings were tasty, definitely came from a bag though. If you're looking for a drink, the bar seems nice, but if you actually enjoy food, I would go somewhere else. read more

My wife called in our order and picked up. They put everything in one container, no partitions to prevent water from steamed items getting into other items - like fries. So, we had disgusting soggy fries! Called the owner and he wanted us to drive back (30 minute drive) to the restaurant for a replacement - refused to give us a credit! When my wife let him know her disappointment with this he said 'do you want me to go back and yell at the kitchen staff?!'. My advice is to avoid this place - owner needs to learn how to treat customers and properly package food to go. read more

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We stopped in recently for an early dinner and I have to say, I don't understand the high praise for this place. The interior was cute, although there was an odd barn smell (almost like there were animals but there weren't). To say the service was poor would be an understatement. For the entire duration of our meal, 2 waitresses sat and chatted at the first table in front of the door while they occasionally wrapped silverware. I'm sorry, but doing that in front of guests is lazy and just not a good look. As for the food, it wasn't HORRIBLE, but I certainly wouldn't rush back. My wrap was totally average, and my wife's meal was cooked on an obviously filthy griddle because the black residue on the meat was gross. Both of our French fries were soaked in grease, almost like they weren't cooked at a hot enough temperature. The steak my father ordered was GRAY, an obvious sign that the grill was not hot enough and steak essentially steamed itself. I would look elsewhere if you're planning on dining in the area. 2 stars for me. read more

Excellent food! Prices and portions like a diner and food is great! Look forward to returning!

The clam chowder in a mug really spoke to my cutsie-loving heart. I love that the old 1950's diner is still attached to the new space and they still have the old menu on the wall. Our server was so nice and I had a great haddock lunch here. I hope I can go back again one day soon and try their other diner foods, especially their original recipe menu items. read more

Very nice waitress,enormous portion even though I ordered the smaller size turkey dinner. We ate in the bar and it was quite chill and relaxing. Really want to go back and eat in the diner! Prices quite reasonable. Wish we had found this local restaurant sooner. read more

Burnt home fries and owner not to nice, he needs to be more friendly with his customers

Have been going here for a while food and service used to be good but have noticed quality of food and service going down hill last few visits. read more

Always fantastic food! The staff is friendly and helpful. The wait for the food is long but worth it. The Turkey dinner is gigantic, always have leftovers. read more

Charlies Diner - Short rib special and Turkey dinner - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

I came in here last week with a friend for the first time and we both thought it was great. We got crab rangoons, a burger and pot roast and it was all really good, also huge portions. Super random to find amazing rangoons at a diner, but I'm happy we found them. It's super relaxing and comfortable inside and the staff was really nice. Will definitely be back again. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place! Everyone who works there is cheerful and nice. They make homemade dinner rolls. Yum! Pp

Friends introduced me to Charlies, as I didn't know where it was located, or just how terrific the food is. In my opinion, the best breakfast for the value in the Worcester area is Charlies (who makes an awesome spicy Bloody Mary). Now that they've opened up their new section, you can enjoy Charlies at night at the large bar, with good food and people. read more

We love Charlie's! We always come for breakfast before Brimfield. Good coffee, good standard diner breakfast. We always look forward to eating here read more

I went there for first time with my mom for Dinner wow Very nice and cozy place I ordered Chicken parmigiana and ziti. My mom ordered Sirloin steak it was really delicious our waitress Emily she was awesome very sweet and very helpful we will definitely return again next time for Breakfast and lunch it was kinda crowded but nice atmosphere Glad we stopped by to try it out read more

Charlies Diner - Chicken Parmigiana and Ziti with Garlic bread they were so good - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

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Very slow service. 3 orders out of 4 were messed us. Meals came within a 20 minute window of each other. Food was OK. Parking was horrible. read more

Charlies Diner - menus and prices on the wall - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

The atmosphere is good here. The chili burger on the other hand is mehh. Looks like a hockey puck with chili and Swiss cheese dumped on it. The texture of the actual"burger"was like minced meat or something that of a slim jim formed into a perfect circle. read more

Not my first review of this place. I said I would never go back and I haven't. My husband however thought it would be ok to take our grandson to breakfast there. Big mistake. Fly in the maple syrup and they didn't even notice until after they ate some of their pancakes. Incredibly disgusting and gross!! Can you believe HE still had to PAY for that grossness?! It is incredulous to me! Please see the pictures. They get 0 stars for food and customer service. read more

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Fast and friendly service, food came out fast and was hot. Great place and was very clean. I definitely recommend you stop. read more

Charlies Diner - Hash and Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

Nice venue but the food was not good. Greasy french fries and just ok sandwiches. Better places around for the $$$

First time here tonight. Waited 20 minutes for a seat. Waited 25 minutes to place an order. My burger came out raw (asked for it to be medium). They put the burger that i ate out of BACK ON THEIR GRILL and served it well done. Absolutely gross Will never be back read more

Food and service are always great. And you can't beat the prices. Homemade soups ate delicious, we had chicken vegetables with rice. Steak tips are delicious read more

Consistently good food! One of the best places around here for sure. Love the raspberry lemonade too.

My husband and I are still in utter shock at what we witnessed here at the Sorry Charlie Diner. We came in on a Friday evening for the prime rib special. They were busy and clearly have a strong local following. We do not live in Spencer, but we live close and have been here before. As we were finishing our meal, there was a slight lull and the servers were clearing tables and tidying up for the next wave of customers. A server was sweeping. The broom was frayed and nasty, full of dust bunnies, etc. There was some food on the booth seat from the previous family that ate there. Did she pick up the food or wipe the seat with a towel? Nope. She raised the nasty broom with things flying off the bristles onto the table, stuffs it into the booth and SWEEPS the seat to get the food off! She did not follow up with the sanitizing the table or changing out the napkins/utensils that were there for the next customers. I do think the person that bused the table should have cleaned the seats, but that is NO reason to put the broom that you sweep the floor with up to the table. Minutes later, a group sat down and ate. Maybe a rogue employee who wasn't trained correctly? No. Other servers saw her and no one corrected her or cleaned the previously clean table. The gentleman who was buzzing around the dining room (owner or manager, I do not know) saw it and said nothing. So that tells me this is standard practice. Our meals were not that impressive, the desserts were pretty looking, but quite horrible. The steak tips are supposed to be their best seller. Mine were so over done they tasted like liver. And that was my assessment prior to the broom incident. The only enjoyable item was the order of crab cakes. I am pretty certain that regulars who are in love with this place for whatever reason are going to send me nasty messages. Go ahead. Had I looked this place up before eating there and seen this information, I would have gone somewhere else. read more

Charlies Diner - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

An amazing dining experience. They are awesome for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great portions even better prices. Highly recommend it if you're anywhere within 20 miles. read more

Charlies Diner - Yummmmm - Diners Near Me - Spencer, Massachusetts

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rating on CURRENT OWNER of business ... NOT a chip off the old block... do not understand how an owner can be combative with a customer in the middle of a crowded dining room after admitting his kitchen is screwed up and " that's just the way it is" ... a party of two shouldn't have to wait over an hour for their meal after ordering it. I will stay home and cook from now on ...suggest others consider doing the same thing... read more

Charlie's feels like dinner @ your 2nd home that you grew up staying for dinner &/or sleepovers at; the staff is so welcoming, pleasant, friendly & personable! All while offering good service & delivering to your' table(or handing over as a To-Go Order) great food! Not to mention it's 1 of the few places left that actually fill your' plate w/ food & not "filler" to just make it look full! read more

Do not eat here. Incredibly loud and crammed. The best part was the silence in the bathroom. Food overpriced and makes your stomach feel off for days after. my mother did not feel like herself for days following our meal here. have been here for breakfast and dinner. overhyped do not understand why parking lot is so full. have also tried takeout that was a fluke many things forgotten. did i mention the FLIES EVERYWHERE!!? I cannot eat at a place and have fat ass flies flying in my face. service was alright, nothing special that stood out. read more

I stopped in on my way east to Boston. I was there around 2PM which is a lull between lunch and dinner, so it was not too crowded. I sat in the old diner, which I admit did smell a little like cat pee when I first went in, but I got used to it. I tried their fries which are indeed very good hand cut boardwalk style fries. I also got the corned beef hash which is extremely interesting as it is like no other hash I have ever had. It's kind of like loose mashed potatoes with corned beef in it, cooked until crispy outside and mushy inside. I know this doesn't sound good but it really is. Food comes out piping hot, so just be aware. I would stop by and try more of what they are famous for. The old part has a charm to it, but I saw some people chose to sit in the new larger building that was just built. read more