I try and spread my business among all the breakfast places in town. They all offer a different , special ambiance that make them endearing and the Day & Night diner is one of those. It is a classic 50's diner and was established in town in 1952 or there about . It's simple. Not the menus you are used to. One page is all Carl needs. When I order and I always order the same thing. I hadn't been here since the sixties. Now that I have come for a few weeks I no longer have to order Carl just gives me a nod and I nod back. Three eggs over easy, hash browns and a pancake instead of toast. Then I put the eggs and hash browns on top of the pancake. It's great. . There are no eggs Benedict . The people here are an eclectic group of people from all walks of life. It's an old diner feel! Most of the people are old friends . Carl's wife is the only waitress. The service isn't slow but deliberate. There are stories etc. that you have to hear. It like being at a neighborhood party . Carl likes to pun or says things with a double entandre and see who catches what he says. There are many different newspapers. I haven't gotten myself to the point where I feel comfortable voicing my opinion. Carl's wife kinds of operates around Carl . They do dinner on Friday nights and I heard it's great. Fish etc . I haven't gone yet. Plenty of parking. Not handicap accessible . read more

This place is not as bad as people make it out to be. If it was, place would have been shut down years ago. Diner car is 80ish years old so has seen plenty of people walk through its doors. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, businesses is Palmer. I use to come here often, especially in my high school / college days. Always got the blueberry pancakes, in my opinion some of the best I have sunken my teeth into. Can put plenty of butter and syrup on them and they still soak them up. Today, no different. Was in town for a haircut and was really early so stopped here for breakfast. Blueberry pancakes, sausage patties and some hash. I am really just starting to eat hash. Cannot compare to many places, I enjoyed it enough to where I ate it all before eating anything else. Pancakes just as I remembered them. Would have eaten a triple stack but those days are over. They are big and fluffy to begin with as pancakes should be. Missed this place and happy to have made it back here. Cash only still I believe so hit the atm up the road if need be and leave a nice tip. Hard working family here in town who love their customers and would be honored to serve you and your family. Have a golden day. read more

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I made one visit here during my trip to the Brimfield antique show. My advice is - DO NOT set foot in this place if you are NOT a local and a "regular". I walked in and was ignored completely by the waitress - she looked at me several times but completely ignored me as she flitted about, spending time chatting at each table of regulars. I almost walked out, but for some reason I decided to sit at the counter. Eventually the guy at the grill gave me a menu and took my order. Food took a long time and was ok not great. Time to pay - I stood up and went o the register, again the waitress saw me but COMPLETELY ignored me, I was starting to look at my hands/arms to see if I had suddenly become invisible, literally. Eventually I was able to pay and get out of there. TO THE OWNER AND THE WAITRESS - I am SUPREMELY sorry that I ever entered your establishment. Please, put a sign on the door stating "Regulars Welcome, All Others Please Go Away". read more

First time in years , I love the old diner feel , the hospitality, like meeting an old friend . I ordered the hash and eggs. Same thing I reviewed 3 days ago somewhere else . Everything was good , not bad, not great . It's what I expected , the eggs were a little overdone , the hash was out of a can style , the hash browns were good , toast was good . The service was excellent , my coffee was always full . And they didn't overcharge me for the onions and cheese on my hash . Total wit coffee was like $14 read more

Day & Night Diner - Hash and eggs . - Diners Near Me - Palmer, Massachusetts

Ignored by wait staff then finally served undercooked eggs and coffee that tasted a week old. Apparently, from what I've been told later, this place only serves regulars well and everyone else is discouraged from returning via the poor service and inedible food. Live and learn. Do yourself a favor and dine at any of the town's other options. read more

Cute and very old diner. 6 booths, 12 counter seats. Very much for locals (Trump posters at entrance.) 1 cook, 1 waitress. With no one ahead of us it¹ took 20 minutes to get a booth cleared, 15 min to order 30+ min for food. That said, best Greek omelet I have ever had. 3 eggs, loaded with fresh spinach, olives and feta piping hot. Prices very reasonable ($11). read more

My 2nd ever stop here. First time w Pots & Pans for muffins and coffee. This time, for a full breakfast. D & N is a classic American dining car, built in 1942. Karl, the effusive owner / cook has been here since 1986. Smallish space w maybe 5 or 6 booths, and about 12 stools at the counter. Place was packed when I arrived at 10:15, but I was able to snag the last remaining stool, and it was right in front of the grill! I ordered the "Super" omelet - comes w 3 eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, cheese, and onions, as well as toast and HFs. All of that food for only $8.50 (Karl says prices haven't been raised in about 10 years). And his cost for eggs went from roughly $35 / case pre-pandemic, to over $100. As Karl says, "That's why I drive a Dodge instead of a Mercedes. Food was excellent. Coffee was bottomless. Karl is a magician w two spatulas wielded. I understand that the local hens are trying to unionize. They are working forced overtime trying to keep up w the 90 dozen eggs / week that Karl needs (and roosters are exhausted). Doing the math, at 90 dozen / wk, Karl has cooked 2,021,760 eggs since 1986, give or take (margin of error +/- 3%). Couple other things....cash only. Open 7 days / week. Street parking (free). Lots of locals. read more

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Terrific place with good ambience and excellent food plus good prices. Located right on Main Street. Not too many seats so expect a wait. Friendly owners and typical New England diner environment. read more

Very good food, would come back soon This little diner is a bustling small place with 2 people working at a time. Watch food being cooked in front of you by the cook. The workers are very good at their job, and very friendly. I definitely recommend read more

Oh dear. I have to say this was one of the worst diner experiences I've had in recent memory. And it breaks my heart, because this is such a charming old-fashioned building. I'm going to hold out hope that like Brielle S. mentioned, when Carl is holding down the grill, breakfast is fantastic. But I pulled in on a Friday evening hoping to get the classic diner breakfast for dinner. Except they don't do that at Day & Night. And that's fine. So the kids and I opted for our second choices. My daughter got the hot dog, I ordered the chicken cutlet sandwich (lettuce, tomato, onion, light mayo), and my son requested the grilled cheese. We split an order of fries. Had the service not been so painfully slow, I might have been tempted to ask for the problems with our food to be corrected. But every time I looked at the waitress, she had both hands in her hair and was furiously scratching her scalp. The less she touched our plates, the better. Our fries arrived unseasoned. The hot dog was burnt. And my sandwich had no onions, plus was served heavy on the mayonaise. To add insult to injury, while we were eating, the tables around us were being cleaned with some kind of industrial spray that made everything smell and taste like cleaning fluid. At least the grilled cheese sandwich was unimpeachable, if unremarkable. I did enjoy the bun that my sandwich was served upon. And the whole meal was remarkably inexpensive. So that, along with the promise of a better breakfast, raises this place up to a second star. In my heart of hearts, I believe Day & Night can do better. Maybe one day we'll be passing through again during the breakfast hour, and will be able to give the place another try. read more

Day & Night Diner - The chicken cutlet sandwich. Loved that roll. Don't know why it took so long to make. - Diners Near Me - Palmer, Massachusetts

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Dirty and lots of cross contamination. Everything is cooked in front of the counter. The cook went from touching meats to veggies to eggs to bread. No gloves, no hand washing. read more

Cozy diner to start off a morning right with good food. Would definitely recommend. Very fair prices. Thank you for the amazing breakfast. read more

This place is a cozy train car. A little hard to find. Because the end of the train car is what faces the road. Both of our breakfasts were amazing. The toast was a good size piece of bread. Not little sandwich bread. My toast had butter on the hole piece. Not just a pat on each piece. The eggs were cooked perfectly. I prefer my bacon lightly cooked and it was also perfect. The owner was willing to accommodate any reasonable request. Such as lunch or breakfast menu choices. I would highly recommend eating here if you're in the area. read more

Stopped in here this am w/ friends to get some breakfast. What a crappy diner. I like that its an old rail car diner and the atmosphere and all. The menu sucked, the service sucked, and the breakfast we got was subpar. The staff were unfriendly and unprofessional and need to get it together. read more

Day & Night is one of my regular favorites. Mostly, I just love going out for breakfast! It's consistently good at Day & Night. My father's favorite thing it to sit at the counter, and so we always do. The banter when Carl (Karl?) the owner & cook is there is a big part of the attraction, and it makes me wonder how he can remember all the orders, cook, and joke with people all at the same time. With a nod to Palmer's Polish community influence, kielbasa is even on the breakfast menu. I finally tried Day & Night for lunch at my father's urging. He wanted to go on a day that offered clams (Thursday & Friday, I believe); I couldn't imagine that fish in Palmer was a good idea. I tried the fish & chips, though, and I was very surprised. The fries, in particular, had that glassine quality that is very difficult to find. They were super-crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I like the home-town feel and the classic train-car setting, and I honestly like that the service is less formal than you might get elsewhere. I find it to be part of the charm, and now that some of the staff know me, it does feel nice to be a "regular." read more

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nice homey atmosphere and excellent service. came across this place during a road trip and highly recommend for anyone in and out of town! read more

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Food is fine. NO COVID modifications. No masks or gloves on staff. No efforts to distance patrons. Only one other patron wearing a mask.

Genuine rail car. Quaint enough town. Grease laden, overpriced food. Unless you live in Palmer don't expect stellar service. Sub-par... which is sad because so much more could be done here. read more

I have been stopping at this diner intermittently for probably 35+ years. Today will most likely be my last visit. The last 2 visits prior to today did not go well either but I tried to give them another chance. I prefer to give my business to small business owners. I stop on my way to work so I am not there for a leisurely dine. Scrambled eggs, in and out. I stopped one morning, owner was behind the counter, 2-3 customers were there. I sat down, owner said hello and then went to the back kitchen. Did not even offer drinks. He must have forgotten I was there. I waited more than10 minutes then left. Next visit, wife was cooking, apparently working alone. 4 other customers there. I was served a drink at my counter seat, and then she started a conversation with a customer, no orders on the grille. After a 20+ minute wait I had to get up and ask if she had started my order yet. She had not but then did it quickly. Today's visit was the worst. I was served drinks by the waitress and paid her in advance for my meal. I needed to be on my way to work. I sat at the counter right at the grille. I waited 35 minutes for scrambled eggs. Another customer came after me, was served his meal and was gone before my meal ever reached the grille. The owner could obviously see me sitting there for the entire time but never asked what I was getting. I got up, expressed my displeasure to the owner, told him I had paid for my meal in advance. He offered to refund my money. That probably would have taken another 20 minutes, so I tipped the waitress and walked out. They are an organizational disaster. This is the first restaurant review I have ever written. I studied Restaurant and Hotel Management in college but do not work in the business. I try to give people who do a break. It is not easy work. ......... 3 strikes and you're out or so it goes!! read more

Well we struck out again in search of another place that had since gone out of business. The Brown Cow is no longer in Palmer, so starved we entered the Day&Night. Place we mildly busy, most seemed to be regular customers. Counter help was annoying at best. Our waitress seemed to be a lifer, but moved pretty slow. We did enjoy three cups of average coffee a piece, that was only because it took forever to get our food. Polish omelet failed due to lack of kielbasa, so I went for a hash omelet. Not homemade hash, but a decent meal outside of the burnt toast. Brother ordered a "spinach" omelet, he was delivered a "spanish" omelet. He was cool with that since it had taken about 20 minutes for breakfast to come. Lady ordered a short stack of blueberry pancakes and bacon. Pretty solid breakfast on her part. The atmosphere in the car was to be expected from the exterior. A greasy spoon type place. Unless you lived in Palmer don't expect anything special. read more

I really don't know why people are so critical of this place. Its great food at great prices. The coffee is really good too, which you hardly see at a restaurant. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is homey. If your looking for an IHOP, Dennys or Golden Corral - your going to be disappointed. This is a place where each order is cooked for you, not cooked in batches and reheated. read more

I am all for supporting local business, and even before I lived in Palmer, I always wanted try this place. My husband and I went on a Sunday... it was just too cramped for me. The bar stools were uncomfortable and extremely close together... it is one thing to be that close to my husband, but a complete stranger... well... ya know. The food did take a while, but I know they were busy so I understand. My omelet was decent, home-fries... ehh. Willing to go there again if my hubby wants to but I probably would not pick it myself. read more

The food is cheap. Thats literaly the only positive thing here. Its SO DIRTY i dont know how they havent been reported yet. The service is a joke. In a place with only like 6 booth and a small counter that cooks mainly fast breakfast foods like eggs and toast youd think youd get your order relatively fast. Wrong. So wrong. Somehow. read more

Do not get scared away by the tougher looking exterior. A group of friends and I were on our way to six flags when we rolled into town for something to eat. We figured the diner was our best, cheapest option. Let me tell you- best part of the trip. Us three teenagers showed up and were greeted with the warmest welcome we've ever received. The staff was delightful and constantly joking around. The food was fantastic; honestly the best grilled cheese with ham, fries, and milkshake I've had in a long time! The price was more than reasonable and extremely cheap. I would 100% come back next time I come to six flags. It was an overall very, very pleasant experience. read more

It took 50 minutes to get a glass of orange juice. This place is straight out of the 1950's, built out of a trailer with the counter top seating and a chef who seems happy to see every one of his regulars. However, that's where the positives end. There were spiders in the restaurant dropping on to our table. Friends of the chef were receiving their orders before we did even though they arrived afterwards. The waitress waited 5 minutes to ask if we would like water, took another 5 to deliver it and take our order. I ordered the special, eggs,toast, homefries, and juice. It took over an hour for the food to show up, with the waitress stopping by every 15 minutes with a half hearted sorry. Keep in mind there were only 5-6 booths total in the whole place. When our order actually appeared, I gave my card immediately so we could pay and leave. We finished our food before she returned with the bill. Don't come here unless you aren't hungry but think you might be in an hour and a half. read more

This is one of my usual stops on my way across the state to visit my parents in upstate NY. They have kielbasa and eggs on the menu, which is good enough for me: and it's cheap. The counter might be a little sticky and the coffee isn't the greatest, but it's a diner. The waitresses definitely prefer to wait on the locals, but they'll get to you eventually. It's a nice stop off the turnpike. read more

Day & Night Diner - Day & Night 7/6/2007 - Diners Near Me - Palmer, Massachusetts

My new favorite diner to get grilled cheese. The atmosphere seems friendly and nice, better than most diners I've been to!

So, here's the thing about Day & Night; When the owners (Carl and his wife) are there, the food is on point. But when the girls are there, it's horrendous. They lack serious customer service professionalism and are just plain not nice. I get that its Palmer but step it up a bit ladies. Other than that, I like the ole fashioned milkshakes that they serve in the metal mixing cup is retro and awesome (Vanilla is my favorite!) Their Haddock specials are pretty good too! read more

I really like diner food. So when I heard the Day & Night Diner was serving a "Prime Rib special" I decided to give it a try. I ordered a take-out meal, and when I got home I opened the styrofoam container, I saw a small piece of prime rib swimming in mashed potatoes and covered in gravy. (You don't cover prime rib with anything, let alone gravy. And to top it all off, I asked for fries) But besides that, the price of this "special" cost me $16.95!! Can you believe that--for a "special"! I feel bad for Mom and Pop businesses, but from diners I remember getting "quality, quantity, and price". read more

Old school diner that serves good food at a good price. Friendly greeting at the door, efficient service. Good stop in Palmer to fill your stomach on classic diner food. read more

Simple food, tastes good, comes quick, cheap. Amber and Karl are too friendly to not stop in here.

Been here many times. Food is pretty good. Service lacking..help always seems to be in the "back room" when you need it. Not a place I would recommend taking the kids unless they are used to old cogders throwing f-bombs around. read more

Stopped in here with my mom about a week ago. The atmosphere is great being located in a 1920's rail car style diner cart. The food was ok too. Nothing great but edible and priced right. The reason that we won't be going back is due to the crowd eating there. We were made to feel very,VERY uncomfotable by the regulars who seemed to be staring us down from all directions. Seems that if you don't eat here a whole lot they're not going to be really happy with your presence at their chow house. Not a good experience and I would hasten you to avoid this place and instead try Girlie's Grille located just a few miles away on Park Street.... read more

Friendly service in a cozy location. The food was terrific, and the place was very busy with regular patrons. Clean tables. The orders took a while to arrive but it appeared that we showed up during the pre-lunch rush. Waitstaff was attentive and polite. I recommend the Polish omelette. read more

We come in here all of the time and Carl always makes awesome food. Today, we were there for lunch and I ordered the steak and cheese with onions. I also requested garlic on it. This was literally (yes, I mean actually) the best steak and cheese grinder I have eaten ever. Thank you Carl and Cindy for having the best diner ever. read more

ON the way home from Boston, low on gas, got off at Palmer, saw diner, what a GREAT place, Karl the owner answered all our questions, staff friendly prices very good food GREAT, look for Day and night diner on Diners drive inns and dives. Guy would love this place. Will stop again on way to Red Sox games, what a treasure in Palmer Ma read more

To all the ppl who gave a poor review- this is a trailer serving food! It's not promising fast service, shiny counters, or pristine bathrooms! It's a diner! In a trailer! I don't know the owners personally but they seem like honest, hard-working folks who do the best they can. Why would someone expect gourmet food and service from a trailer?! C'mon ppl! It's a great place for breakfast, lunch and whatever! It's about being neighborhood-friendly. And it passes health coded cuz we all eat there and never get sick! Lighten up folks! It's a great place for food in a trailer. You want perfection? Go to another place and pay a lot more for a lot less and no personality! read more

I have been to the diner a few times .over the last 15 years and every time the food and service is the same horrible ,even the coffee is bad the help is a joke they wait on the locals first .And dont have any personality. I dont know how they stay in business to be quite honest you want good meal dont go here read more

You'll enjoy the best Day & Night has to offer by standing outside and taking a gander at its authentic, New England roadside diner exterior. On the inside it's strictly amateur hour. Home fries are cooked to order, but if you don't already know this the waitress isn't about to bother letting you in on the secret. As a result, ordering home-fries nets you plain baked potato cubes, no spice, no onions, nada. The eggs were semi-raw (even by the standards of sunny-side up eggs). It's hard to figure out if they f'd up my food on purpose or this is their standard operating procedure because I heard several locals sending dishes back for corrections. While I did nothing but read my paper and eat my breakfast, the waitress behaved like a nasty little cur. On an inexpensive breakfast I normally adjust the tip upwards. After the shenanigans at this joint I was sorely tempted to leave a strict 15% on the pre-tax total. As I left the restaurant the first few bars of Dueling Banjos began to blare over the cook's boom box. read more

Great breakfast food made fast and completely customizable. Just like Mom would make. Cute old school feel to the place. read more