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    Classic Diner

    3.8 (535 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Cappuccino
    Jenna S.

    I'm visiting some friends in Philly and found Classic Diner on maps looking for a brunch spot. The three of us tried it together for the first time this morning, and loved it! It's a little crowded but comfortable and clean. I was able to get gluten free nutella stuffed french toast which was sooo good. My friends got (non gf) stuffed french toasts, and one side each, plus we got two cappuccinos and a chai with almond milk. The total including tip was $80 which is really not bad for the quality.

    Grilled chicken breast
    Madeline Z.

    Super homey inside and good food! Service was quick. Super crowded so get there early! A bit tricky to find parking and the tables are a bit snug, but that's all a sign people love it. the food is fantastic!

    Egg Platter w/ Apple sausage and bagel
    Mark D.

    On advice of our Airbnb host we went to Classic Diner to start our Thanksgiving week vacation. It was a great suggestion! We were quickly seated in the charming country home decor. Team servers were all friendly and attentive. Food came out very quickly. I had scrambled eggs with apple sausage. The hint of apple in the sausage was uniquely delicious. The everything bagel sub for toast was...everything. Plenty of food and great service at a reasonable cost gives Classic Diner 5 stars!

    Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich with honey mustard sauce on side
    Michael D.

    4.5 stars Good food. I had the Italian grilled chicken. Sandwich; it had a lot of sauce which leaked and made it difficult to eat) A bit tight on space Has a bakery

    Eggs Benedict
    Heather R.

    I have had breakfast here twice in June. My dog is being treated for sarcoma at nearby Blue Pearl Malvern PA. Atmosphere is cozy. Servers are always friendly and super efficient. My dining partner said her breakfast was the best she has ever had. The coffee is good. I ordered both times an omelette with spinach, white cheddar, herbs, and portobellos and homefries no toast. My dining partner ordered lump crab eggs benedict. We shared one slice of french toast on the side. It was very good.

    Classic Eggs Benedict!
    Paul C.

    My first time here was not a disappointment. Wait staff was courteous and polite, no rush at all in ordering. I often try dishes I enjoy at other diners, this time was the classic Eggs Benedict. Told them I might be here a bit (my wife had a doctor appointment locally) and they said no problem at all. Ambiance is not what you expect from a diner, rather, it felt like a welcoming Bistro environment. Would definitely recommend whenever you're in Malvern!

    Grilled Corned Beef Reuben
    Laya M.

    All the food was delicious at very reasonable prices! In the portobello sandwich the roasted peppers were amazing but the mushroom was too thick. The french toast was fantastic however there were a lot of bananas. The prosciutto sandwich was delicious, the bread was crunchy, the pesto was great, and the mozzarella was super moist but there was too much prosciutto I couldn't eat it all. The corned beef and pulled pork sandwiches were good, no complaints but nothing spectacular either. The service was a little bit slow but it was very busy during lunch time which speaks to the quality of the restaurant. Overall the word is abundance, but I will say that's better than not enough!

    Norwegian Smoked Salmon and Bagel Breakfast Mixed Greens Salad
    Hannah J.

    Food was WONDERFUL! The portion was huge and everything was FRESH! The service was great and the ambiance was cozy. I will definitely return for brunch... all the plates on everyone's tables looked amazing.

    Belgian Waffle with banana and walnut
    Ming L.

    *Indoor dining review* I've heard about "The Classic Diner" for quite awhile now, finally got a chance to try it. For the most part, everything's really good apart from couple minor issues. Restaurant: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Parking: Free parking lot (Limited Parking) ~Restaurant~ Restaurant itself looked small from the outside, but they have good seating arrangement, you don't feel cramped once you're sitting down inside. Alternatively they have couple tables outdoor (covered) for anyone that wants to nice weather outside. I would also suggest going early, so the wait isn't too long. We went around 9:30AM and were seated right away. ~Service~ Staff are friendly and somewhat attentive. ~Food~ All the food we ordered are pretty good. What we ordered: -Omelette with avocado, salsa, sun dried tomatoes and pepper jack cheese. (Eggs and most of the fillings are cooked nicely and very flavorful, bread is nicely toasted and buttered. But the cheese was not melted properly, so it turns into just a glob of cheese, I would most likely skip on the cheese next time. The potatoes are slightly overcooked, a bit tough. -Bacon (Can't go wrong with bacon, cooked nicely) -Belgian waffle with Berries. (It is good, apart from Waffle is a little dense) -Belgian waffle with Banana and Walnut. (Same story. After having some delicious light and fluffy Belgian waffles from another breakfast/brunch restaurant, I think we were expecting the same) In conclusion, I would go again, since the food is pretty good for the most part, service is good. Although I might modify my order a bit next time around.

    Kelsey R.

    We tried out the classic diner yesterday for brunch/lunch before leaving Malvern - ordered chicken tenders, crab cake sandwich, and a tuna melt. I was eyeing one of the ahi tuna sandwiches (the BLT sounded great) but opted for the crab cake instead. We got everything to-go, but our hotel was very close and we ate everything almost immediately. Tuna melt is the winner here and really pulls the weight for the review - best I've ever had. Tuna salad was fresh tasting and a little on the dry side (without tons if mayo, but that's how I prefer it) and was SMOTHERED in melty, cheesy goodness and topped with tomatoes. Open faced, and one side of the sandwich is enough for one person. I'm going to dream about this tuna melt and need to find one close to me in Western PA. Crab cake was big, but overall a little disappointing. It was very soft and the crab was very finely ground. On the sandwich, it just kinda tasted like you were eating mush. The sauce was delicious though. For almost $19 for the sandwich, I was left wanting more. Tenders were ok- they're homemade and panko crusted and fried which was the draw for me. They were a little dry but good. I subbed ranch instead of bbq and wasn't a big fan of the ranch- it was fluffy and seemed to be very heavy on the sour cream but light on the seasoning. Staff was very friendly and food was done quick despite the restaurant being busy at lunch time. Would go back for the tuna melt in a heartbeat next time i'm in Malvern, but I'll be skipping the crab cake and tenders.

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    I was fortunate enough to try the diner's turkey burger and was blown away by the flavors I experienced in a simple burger. Fantastic!

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    13 years ago

    Went here for first time last week. The food was great and the portion sizes HUGE. Will definitely be going here on a more regular basis.

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    13 years ago

    The best breakfast food around, make sure to get there before nine if you don't want to wait for a seat.

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    11 years ago

    Not your average diner. High end diner with yummy food. Always crowded which is a big bummer. Treat yourself!

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    Long wait, miserable tight and very loud seating area, unbelievably overly salted food. Crazy overpriced. I don't get it!

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    10 years ago

    Generous portions. Food is always good-breakfast and lunch. The downside- usually crowded and loud. A bit over priced

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    14 years ago

    My favorite restaurant for brunch. Awesome quality and variety. Bacon is cut thick! This place is hardly a "diner".

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    12 years ago

    I will drive through the night from Pittsburgh to have breakfast here again. . . it is that good. A bit pricey, but it is worth it.

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