Great way to start Father's Day with the family! I had the ham and cheese omelette. But the family…read morealso ordered French Toast, the meat lover's omelette and the chicken fajita omelette. Everything was cooked well and prepared with perfection. Our server, Kansas, was attentive to our needs throughout the meal and kept our drinks well-stocked. Even with a lot of people thinking the same thing, about having brunch at the Diner, it worked out well with a great atmosphere and positive dining experience. Highly recommend.

Genuinely a great spot for breakfast. There aren't a ton of options in the area, but I would argue…read moreif you're on vacation and looking for a spot, you could do MUCH worse than here. Very pleased with our breakfast and was impressed with taste, service and price. Would 100% recommend to anyone traveling in the area!

Great place with good food, great service, and reasonable prices. We love this breakfast/lunch…read morespot. We have only been for breakfast but will be around for lunch soon. We have been here 3 times for breakfast and will come back. Must try to home fries. The place is super chill and relaxed. Must stop in Oakland!

Great little diner inside an old gas station…read more The coffee was great and the breakfast was well portion and cooked great. Their homemade Potato soup was also good :)

Excellant fish sub . Wonderful cherry malt .. service was ok.. food came in a timely manner ..read more

Great food and service! Unique ambience in the back of a thrift shop. Found a cool souvenir after…read morebreakfast.

Good old country home cooking. GREAT food and GREAT service. Reasonable prices and the people there…read moreare very welcoming and seem happy that you are there. The food tastes like Grandma herself made it and the servings are large. I would like to say that anytime you are in the area you should try this place. You'll be glad you did.

Food service ambience would be a start the food was bland i had a long wait for a waitressread more

I was looking for a place that served buckwheat pancakes, which is something the community of…read moreKingwood, WV is very proud of. There's even a historical marker about it just a block away from the diner. The Down Home Diner has won some awards, including for their buckwheat cakes. It's basically your small-town diner where there are lots of seniors (most of whom I assume are regulars) and it is small. Which is fine! Service was great and, of course, I had the AYCE buckwheat cakes. This was my first time tasting such thing. They were all great that I walked out stuffed. Be sure to check the hours of the diner - the lady working there told me they used to have longer hours and they used to be open during suppertime, but they couldn't find reliable help. I hope that changes!

The buckwheat pancakes were the best. Very friendly and super service. The dining area was small…read morebut cozy.

Diner at the finest. Hot fresh breakfast cooked as you ask. Corn cake was delicious.read more

I'm going around Buckhannon trying out all the local restaurants and hit upon Kathy's Diner located…read morebehind Freedom Mobile Homes off of Rt 33. I ordered my eggs over medium and they were cooked just right. I also had homefries (declined the gravy that was offered) and sausage patty with toast of my choice and a black coffee. The inside of the restaurant holds 7 extra-wide tables for 4 (but you could stick a 5th at the end, if needed. They also have 2 booths and one large round table seating 6 to 8 people and a small counter of maybe 3 or 4 stools. All and all, I'd definitely go back. Breakfast was good as was the service. The waitstaff was attentive and even offered to give me a coffee to go. I thought that was a nice touch and their prices are competitive. Please note: They do not accept credit or debit cards so be prepared to bring cash along with you. Also, don't GPS the address listed on their facebook page, It'll bring you to a street off Tallsmanville Road. Just take a look at the attached picture for directions.

No trip to Seven Springs is complete without a stop at Summit Diner. It creates the eternal…read moredilemma: hit the slopes for first chair or settle in for a Summit breakfast? If you follow my reviews, you know I'm a fan of old-school diners, the classics, and honest home-cooked food. Summit hits all three marks, serving straightforward and delicious American standards since the 1960s. The three-egg omelet loaded with veggies and sausage was exactly the pre-ski power-up I needed. My son stuck with his go-to breakfast burrito, and my daughter went with the classic two eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Everything was spot on. The staff has just the right level of "WWA"--Waitresses With Attitude. They are perfectly polite, but they hold the line on proper behavior and will quickly put anyone in their place if they step out of line. It keeps the environment grounded and authentic. A few tips for your visit: * Seating: Expect to wait for a table in the lobby or outside during peak hours. * Payment: Bring your wallet--this is a cash-only establishment.

Stopped by just after the lunch rush on a weekday. Not wanting to do a chain, we tried our luck and…read moreventured into the Summit Diner. Despite it being in Pennsylvania, it throws off a distinct hillbilly atmosphere. The usual signs about Jesus, Christmas and, of course, patriotism were in abundance. My party ordered a variety of dishes and I opted for the roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. Sorry to say, the food was just adequate. The beef was overdone and the gravy had the sheen of the bottled gravies at the grocery store. The mashed potatoes were the star of the show, however, as they were very good. The hamburger and pancakes ordered by others get similar reviews. It was a hamburger and tasted like one. The pancakes, being hard to screw up, were just pancakes. This is a cash-only place, so come prepared to be vilified for wanting to pay with plastic. The prices were lower than the norm but that did little to make me feel better upon leaving. Despite the dearth of customers when we were there, the service was also lacking. I had to seek out help to get a refill on my iced tea and we waited a while to pay...with cash. I can't really give this place any additional stars. Stop here if you absolutely can't wait to eat.

I would like to update my review from 7 years ago. We went…read moreto lunch at Southern Kitchen yesterday. The food was great and the service was spot on!

Take a step back into the 50s, this place will remind you how great grandmas breakfast is! Service…read moreis on top even when slammed. Got a chance to stop in while I was in the area and don't regret it. Can't beat the pricing either, we had an amazing break first for only $29. That's hard to do in 2026 anymore.

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Late spring may not be high season in the Deep Creek Lake area but that doesn't mean that the area…read moreisn't beautiful. I've spent a bunch of time in the area in the other seasons but seeing it spring was new for me. So was lunch at Firewater. I enjoyed both. As you might think from the name, Firewater is all about the drinks. Not only do they look beautiful but they punch above their weight in a tourist mecca. My Baby Got Daq was so much better than one would imagine for a cocktail on tap. Served in a coupe, this traditional daiquiri was made with anjeo rum, which gave it a gorgeous brown color. The simple (traditional with a twist -- pineapple!) recipe (lime and sugar) allowed all the ingredients to sing and you would be hard-pressed to tell that it came from a tap, rather than a bartender's careful hand. Drink in hand, the food menu acquitted itself just as nicely. My large (Southern) party made short work of the deviled egg appetizer. Likewise, my brisket sandwich (on gluten-free bread and served with a side of grits) was filling, smoky (with a crunchy bark) and deeply-flavorful.My group took advantage of the nice weather and are outside, enjoying the lovely water views and pleasant service. With a population the size of a New England liberal arts college, odds are if you're patronizing Firewater you're not a local. That's fine. Tourist cities need tourist dollars. Spend yours here. While in Deep Creek, this will become a trusted lunch destination. I'm just surprised I 'discovered' it so late after multiple trips.

Of all of my journey through Maryland, this is absolutely one of the best places I have ever…read morevisited. Pat, the owner was working the bar with the staff and easily recommended the best local beer I had not tasted. ((My GF and I had tried 1812 and Penn but had not tried Lexington's Vanilla Stout. I was amazed.)) If you're in Garret county, or anywhere near the border to WV or PA, you're doing yourself a disservice by not visiting Oakland, MD and dropping by this spot. Atmosphere is chill, everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is non-judgmental. Support this local business, it's a waystation for local and traveler alike, judged by someone of the later who was there, December 19th, 2024.

Finally got to stop into Vagabond for a beer after wanting to for last several summers. Sat at cute…read morebar & had a tasty black IPA. They also have wine. They have food, but we didn't partake. They are directly connected (walkway inside) to Shoofly Java next door, a coffee shop. They have small tables & a selection of merch. There is also umbrella table sidewalk seating (unfortunately it was raining when we stopped by). Definitely worth it if you're looking for a craft beer and bite in Oakland, Md or a quick 15-20 min drive from Deep Creek Lake area.