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    Diner 31

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Justin H.

    We come into town once a year for a big family reunion and Diner 31 is our last stop before we head home. Again, a year later Queen Elizabeth is still here with warm welcoming smiles and Z is here doing a great job as well. The kitchen staff is amazing and although very short staffed, the team worked effectively and diligently to ensure our food was perfect and our time spent with them is memorable. Be sure to stop in and say hello while supporting locals! They rely heavily on tourism in the summer and delivering the best service possible! Always remember to continue to be kind to one another. Until next year Diner 31!! Keep up the GREAT work!

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    Kathryn H.

    The food was really good. The grilled chicken was some of the best I've tasted for wraps. It had a nice flavor and was very filling. It's got an older vibe to the place and you self seat. It is smaller so it could be hard to find a table during rush hour. Definitely would go back.

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    Renee B.

    Simple but delicious fare. Great coffee and service! We are here for a week and will return again tomorrow. The waitress is a sweet and sleeps your coffee cup full.

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    Chris H.

    A nice quaint place. Very clean and open feeling. I loved the decorations and signage! I have a small compliant. I have no issue with places changing their menus. However if you went through the effort to print the menu, then please update your online menu. I cane here to try the Monte Cristo. However it's no longer on the menu! Instead I ordered a BLT ($10). It was a very good sandwich! It wasn't a Monte though! The service was excellent, with jokes included free of charge. Overall a 4 star review. Would I return? If I lived in the area, then yes. It seems like a consistently good place. Since I don't live in area and would probably only be passing through,  probably not. I'd probably try somewhere else.

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    3 years ago

    Food was excellent and the service was equally great! We will make Diner 31 a must every time we visit Manistee.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, friendly service. The biscuits and gravy were generous and yummy. Even the basic bacon and eggs were delicious.

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    3 years ago

    I have visited many times and have always had a 5 star breakfast. The entire staff goes out of their way to make your visit enjoyable

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    4 years ago

    Great place to eat small but service was great food was wonderful. Price was okay not outrageous. Very friendly and very clean.

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    5 years ago

    Great little diner with an excellent breakfast. I highly recommend any of the eggs Benedict breakfasts. The Dirty was excellent.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and great service. Small place but definitely worth the wait if the ere isn't an open table.

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    Great food, great service! Too bad it's so small and often you have to wait for a table but it is worth it!

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    Excellent breakfast and the service was great! Feels like a throwback. Fun atmosphere

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    4 years ago

    Wherever we're in Manistee we make a point of stopping here for breakfast on our way back home. Staff is wonderful, food is excellent!

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    4 years ago

    Great place for great food. Unique breakfast items served by a friendly staff. Must stop by if you are in the area.

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    4 years ago

    Had another awesome breakfast! This lil gem never disappoints! And, we were fortunate to have Elizabeth serve us today!!

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    4 years ago

    Good flow of turning tables over for customers! Good food :) food was fast and staff was all very friendly!

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    7 years ago

    We had a large group (10) .. the wait time was short! The service amazing the food outstanding! Thank you for breakfast!

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    I love coming here for breakfast when we are in town. Friendly, great food!! the coffee is top notch.

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