This place is a hidden gem. Let me tell you! Everyone needs to check out Daiva's Grille. They give a discount if you pay with cash and have a good amount of parking in the back even though they are right off Ridge Avenue. I walked in and waited briefly up front before I got a seat. They had plenty of room when I went on a weekday during brunch time. The place had TV all over so I could watch the newest episode of The View. The waitress came quick and I got a coffee. The coffee was decent and she made sure that it was never empty. I also ended up getting something from their breakfast special list- the Stuffed Pumpkin Spiced Waffles. It came with a glass of mimosa complementary. They didn't go light on the champagne either. The Stuffed Pumpkin Spiced Waffles was so big. I really liked how it had apple and sweet cream inside it. read more

Daiva's Grille - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overpriced diner with no atmosphere. Five star pricing in a neighborhood diner does not work. When they first opened prices were reasonable and Service was better. You have to ask for refills, etc. Limited hours of operation and parking is difficult, especially if you're handicap. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. The poached eggs were delicious, our waitress was fantastic, and the ambiance felt like you were cozying up on a rainy day. Plus, this place was super clean. read more

I am a tea person. They brought out a whole set up not just cup with tea bag. Bromley tea. Very good stuff Spinach omelet very good potatoes Service was excellent read more

Love love love this local spot! I always come for a quick breakfast with my boyfriend. We love their breakfast combo which comes with 2 eggs, sausages, bacon, and your choice of pancakes or French toast. Their breakfast quesadillas are also to die for! Service is great as well. Make sure to bring cash for a (tax) discount! read more

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This is a true gem. I decided to give it a try for breakfast, and as someone who is very specific About service, they smashed my expectations. The greeting, concerns, knowledge, friendliness, complimentary champagne, quality of food, etc. additionally, it gives a very warm and home feel when you're there. Almost like you know everyone. I will absolutely be going back. I should have gotten the damn breakfast burger. Will do next time. read more

First time here and I'd come back again! Every employee we encountered, were so kind and welcoming. They all made sure we were taken care of. The breakfast was great and depending on the meal, you can either get a complimentary mimosa or glass of wine! read more

Food is delicious and hot. Some breakfast specials come with a free mimosa. The chicken and waffles were plentiful and delicious. The presentation was great but the waffle could have been warmer. I suspect the additional time it took to create the presentation cooled the waffle off. But as a Belgian waffle lover temperature matters. On the bright side the waffle was golden brown and crisp just the way I like it. Service was great but the kitchen was moving really slow even though the restaurant was not packed. A great spot in the area. read more

Daiva's Grille - Chicken and waffles - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped yesterday for breakfast. It was our first time here. The place was very clean and the staff were very nice and welcoming. Our breakfast was delicious. I had a spinach and Swiss omelette. It was great, as were the home fries that came with it. My favorite thing is that the scrapple is cooked perfectly. It's nice and crispy, as it should be! So glad we gave Daiva's a try and cannot wait to make this a more regular spot. Thank you! read more

Daiva's Grille - Scrapple - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I used to really enjoy this place because it had everything I wanted in a diner: hot food, attentive service, comfortable atmosphere, booth seating, and decent prices for the portions. However, in the past 6-12 months, they've begun downsizing their portions. Additionally, they ask if you want peppers and onions on your home fries, only to charge $1.50 for each of these vegetables. The last time my parents went, they got charged $6 for this modification, without it being disclosed to them while ordering. They said they received more peppers and onions than the home fries themselves. So, not only is the restaurant charging more, they're also skimping on the main side. Diners are supposed to be iconic for their portions and home-cooked quality, but this is sadly becoming less of the case for this place...I remember when the peppers and onions used to be free of charge and not $3 extra. Also note: they charge less if you pay in cash. read more

A nice little diner in the Roxborough area Philadelphia good service good portions of the food great place for breakfast nice little atmosphere read more

Our first time at Daiva's and we were thoroughly impressed. In addition to a variety of traditional American dishes there were some unusual combinations as well. Portions were beyond generous (we over ordered) and everything was well prepared, relatively inexpensive and the atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. Staff (Mandy) were helpful and patient with our order and we met the owner (Daiva) on our way in and later on during the meal. All in all really good experience and we will definitely be back! read more

We asked if they had macaroni and cheese and the waitress said yes, but never indicated that it was Kraft Mac and cheese from the box. Also, because we ordered steak, we had to wait more than 20 minutes for our food. If we were told, we would have changed our order. So, so disappointed. read more

I have eaten here numerous times. The food is never great but is usually good diner food and good service. Today it was sub par. My wife ordered waffle and bacon. Never got the bacon. I ordered coffee. Never got the coffee. My wife ordered tea that came late after we reminded the waitress. No spoon with the tea. Waitress never checked on us, which is usually no big deal but we could have asked for our bacon and a spoon. Potatoes were extra starchy like they had been sitting around for a while. read more

First time visit and was impressed. Place was cozy and the staff super nice. Only had soup and salad, but was fairly impressed for the price point. Looking forward to trying their breakfast. read more

I Stopped in for breakfast. It was my first time here. The place was very clean and the staff were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. Will be back again. read more

Fast and great service, best breakfast in rox and manayunk area BY FAR. Everything on the menu you will Iove! Try the Maryland omelette and the stuffed French toast. read more

Cousin had breakfast, which she loved. I ordered the burger with crabmeat, medium rare. Burger was so overcooked it was inedible. Took it home for the dog. read more

Everything was great. I was treated so well & I had the French toast w/ bananas and strawberries it was awesome! I will be visiting again for sure. The ambiance was a pleasure. read more

Really clean spot, food was great portions for a great price. Service was quick - no complaints!!

GO HERE FOR BREAKFAST ONLY! We've gone for breakfast lunch and dinner and only breakfast came out good. Lunch and dinner was slow and the food kind of sucks. I guess it's a lot harder to mess up eggs and bacon. read more

Food is always good, service is always friendly, and they even have bird nests built into window casements for ambiance! The only issue is wait time and it can be as much as 40 minutes for two burgers in our case. Two times now so I think it's a matter of not enough cooking staff and too many wait staff looking for something to do. read more

I just moved to the neighborhood, and needed a place for breakfast since my kitchen isn't set up. This place was a God send! It was a little confusing at first because the entrance is in the back and there wasn't anyone to seat us right away, so I didn't know if I should just grab a table. We were seated shortly after arriving, and met our lovely waitress, Mona, who made sure we never saw the bottoms of our cups. The host cleared our table and also offered more coffee. The menu covers everything from greasy spoon staples to stuffed waffles. I ordered the homemade cream chipped beef which came with home fries and I also got a coffee. Everything was delicious, hot, and came quickly. The whole total for 2 people came to almost $22 and we both ordered meals and coffee. We left very full and very happy. I think this might be our new Sunday spot. read more

Daiva's Grille - Cream chipped beef breakfast - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Just moved to Roxborough and my roommate picked here for our first breakfast out. I was super glad she did. I ordered the cream chip beef meal. The cream chipped beef was excellent and the thinly sliced potatoes fried and seasoned with paprika were fantastic. Mona our waitress was super sweet and super attentive. I got a refill of both my coffee and water from her before I even realized that I needed one. The buser also offered me a refill and made sure to clear our table as we finished. The restuarant was full of families who have this as a Sunday ritual and people grabbing a quick bite before church. The resturant is affordable and great no matter your party size. I highly reccomend it for breakfast. read more

I've been to Daiva's for breakfast a few times and every time I come, they never disappoint. First off, they have a wide selection of breakfast foods to choose from. I highly recommend their stuffed French toasts and omelette's...they are to die for! Aside from the excellent breakfast, the customer service is amazing and we always leave with a smile on our faces! I have yet to try their lunch/dinner, but the choices are endless!! read more

I absolutely LOVE Daiva's! First time here and will be back again soon! Everyone is so nice and it really does have the quaint diner experience you're looking for. People of all ages were there for the great atmosphere and the good food! They also have brunch and lunch specials that come with a free adult beverage?? (It's a great deal!) Their prices are great and it's worth every cent! I hope they stay open for years to come! I definitely found my local go-to diner :) read more

The food is good. The place is Clean. The servers are nice. great local diner. Love the bbq quesadilla .. ;) read more

My family had brunch at Daiva's about a week ago . Besides the out of this world Banana french toast my son ordered, which tasted like a giant cinnamon bun - the other entrees were just OK. I got the Portobello Benedict. It was unseasoned and flavorless. The eggs are supposed to be poached on a Benedict, the eggs on my entree where well done and basically ruined it for me, because i love poached eggs ! My friend got an omelet, same story - unseasoned and just OK. For close to $40 on brunch we were disappointed.. read more

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I am sad to say that my last visit to Daivas was a bit disappointing. This used to be one of my go-to lunch spots, but lately, the service has been very slow. So I am unable to eat here within my hour lunch break. I came in the other day to have some delicious Chicken Parmesan for lunch. I was seated promptly, but no waitress stopped at my table and I waited 15 mins for anyone to even acknowledge I was sitting there. Another 10 minutes later my water arrived. I got a lunch special which came with a salad. It was brought over with no dressing or utensils. Than the waitress informs me that they don't have the dressing I wanted. By the time my entree arrived I had about 10 mins left to eat, or I would return late back to work. I had to have my food brought over in a to-go container because my time was up. So dissapointed!! The food is good, but if you don't have time to spare this isn't the spot to go. read more

Daiva's Grille - My to-go container of Chicken Parm w/ garlic bread - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Man did Roxborough seriously need a diner. Technically we already have 3, but Main Street sucks (even with booze to sell), Taylor's might as well not exist, and Bob's is way past it's prime plus I've had too many skeevey experiences there to ever go back. Daiva's (pronounced like the "diva" in Godiva Chocolate, or so a waitress says...) fills a major void in my hangover remedy repertoire, and they may even be byob to boot (Lady Davia's old spot was an unofficial byob diner, so maybe if they aren't officially one, they still might look the other way). Daiva's is an average sized diner with good food for an reasonable price, but it scores extra points for bringing back something to this neighborhood that has been lacking for many years. As other's have said, the owner came from the Domino (and it looks like a lot of the wait staff did too), so let's hope this new spot can enjoy the longevity and success the old one did (during the Vlahos years, that is), and that it can avoid a fire like the one that did the Dom in, coincidentally striking after business went downhill. Filled with many window booths (likely holdovers from the location's Pizza Hut days) and even more tables, but with extra visibility inside because the old school window tint has finally been removed, the place and staff shine with that new penny luster that makes you feel safe eating here, a feeling lacking in the other borough diners. I'm all about eating my food a climate controlled environment with the added UV protection of a roof and walls, but, for you sun worshipers, there is also a fenced in patio with limited seating so that you can enjoy all the splendors of Ridge Avenue. I still thoroughly miss Pizza Hut, though technically speaking I am much more happy with the food available at Daiva's, but at least I will always have my memories (talkin' 'bout you, Pocahontas impersonating Hut waitress). read more

Daiva's Grille - C.P.C. member fo' life - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food tastes good. Staff is down to earth. Even if there is a wait people get seated pretty steadily. One tip: drink coffee before you go.

First time there. The food was wonderful, with good portions for the price. Clean with good vibe and atmosphere. This will be our new "go to" place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Went here for breakfast this past Sunday. Had been here before and knew it was a reliable option. Would love to have hit up Bob's diner next to my house but this is much more spread out and kid friendly. As far as breakfast it's the usual fare and the only thing I've eaten here. Pretty much have everything you can think of at really good prices. Quick service. Reliable. Seems to draw a good crowd. read more

Today I ate here for the second time. It's pretty good, pretty reasonably priced diner food. It's your typical greasy spoon kinda place. It's not the best food, it's not the worst food. I definitely enjoyed my meal, and so did my wife, both times we went. We will definitely be back when we need a cheap, easy diner fix. The customer service leaves something to be desired. The staff looks tired and bored and just friendly enough. Our first visit, our waitress brought our check by before I had the chance to ask for a slice of cheesecake for dessert--I hate that! You house at least ask if we're completely finished before bringing the check. Then she saw we pour cash on the table... She walked by and asked if that was her tip! I said yeah and she took it. Also kinda weird to do. Then we saw she was cashing out her tips so obviously she was leaving, but I think there's a better way to do that. Today's visit was much better. Our waitress was kind and kept checking on us and brought us more drinks. She also said "I'll be right back with your check" which leaves the opportunity for us to say hang on I want something else, if we wanted to. All in all its a good place and Id recommend it. We only had breakfast food, but it was good! read more

Daiva's Grille - Eggs Benedict we're prefer delish - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I don't normally do a 5 Star but this place deserves 5 stars! Clean, delicious food, there's free parking lot with plenty of space (despite roxborough)! Price is reasonable! read more

Great breakfast spot! I ordered the breakfast combo which comes with a large amount of food for only 10 dollars! The French toast was my favorite!! Definitely a good spot to dine in for fast service, yummy food, and cheap eats! read more

Daiva's Grille - Diners Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I am torn writing this review. First time I went daivas we came for breakfast. Food was delicious and service was great. Mind you the restaurant was packed. No issue. Last two times we have went for dinner things were different. Food was good however the service was not. The waitresses are nice but service is extremely slow which doesn't make sense because the restaurant was practically empty. I was positioned to see the kitchen and both times I could see finished food just sitting there waiting to be picked up by the waitress for significant periods of time-like literally over 10 minutes. Such a disappointment and what should be a relatively quIck meal turns into an hour plus visit. read more

Went there because my car was getting an oil change next door. Had an awesome omelet and my gf had huge French toast! It is very good. For our food and drinks were 20 bucks. Great price for the good food. Order their Italian or cheese steak omelet. Service can be slow at times if the place is packed. Otherwise would be 5 stars read more

The BEST diner, it's our favorite breakfast or weekend lunch spot. Welcoming environment and great for families, plus delicious food and specials. read more

Mona, our waitress, was fabulous. The complimentary mimosa makes NO sense but I'm so glad it's a thing. I got apple pancakes (meh, mainly just ordered it so I could get the free mimosa), and an omelet with cheese, home fries, toast, and bacon. All of that was AMAZING. Coffee was really good. Amazing prices, will definitely be returning. Relaxing and comfortable atmosphere (diner vibe) with great (seemingly) people. read more