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    Elmer's Restaurant

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    JD T.

    There was nothing wrong with this place. The food was what you would expect, but the staff were AWESOME! They make the place a place you'd like to visit over and over again. It was as clean as anyone could make it and very nice and comfortable inside.

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    Nancy T.

    I've never been to an Elmer's before this one was large and spacious. Our server was Breeana was our server and she was excellent. My husband and I are traveling so we split a ham and cheese omelette. We got a biscuit. I got fruit and he got hashbrowns. I also got a coffee and it was pretty good.. They also have a lighter menu but not much is on it.

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    Robert K.

    Wow this is the old 5 points restaurant. Not much has really changed. It's still got a really good breakfast here!!! I always like to sit in the lounge here. We had one of the best waiters/bartenders name Rob who served us. I will never forget his name as we both have the same name. I got the Denver Omlette and I really liked it. It was hot and delicious. I really like the hashbrowns here they are crispy and delicious. This place was a one of the best Elmer's I have been to in a long time. Every time I seem to go to an Elmer's now days they pretty much suck. She got a breakfast bowl and really liked it.. I would come back here again for breakfast for sure.

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    Alan S.

    We arrived on a Tuesday morning and there was hardly anyone having breakfast. We were greeted and shown to a table. Service was friendly and our food came to the table quickly. I had the ham and cheese omelet which was great. My date had Mr. Elmer's omelet. By the time we were eating more hungry people were arriving. Overall a great experience and good food and excellent service.

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    ava m.

    Classic breakfast spot with great food. Service was a bit slow since it's a large place, but the staff was super nice. Tons of menu options and they're flexible with modifications. Worth a visit if you're in the mood for a laid-back breakfast or brunch!

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    James R.

    Monday night, and they were not busy. We sat down and had our drinks in less than 5 minutes. The restraunt was clean and cozy. The only hard to take thing for some people is the fact that there seemed to be reduced phone service inside the restaurant. There may be a lot of metal in the structure. This is the first time in a long time we have had good potato pancakes. For some reason, restaurants don't know how to make them anymore. The omelet was loaded with bacon and crab. The potato pancakes were hot and delicious. If you come here to eat, either come hungry or get a to-go box. Good food, large portions, good prices. Will be back.

    John M.

    There weren't a lot of places to eat. So I was glad to find Elmers right next to the Four Points Sheraton I was staying at. I ordered the crab BLT salad and it hit the spot. No frills but the meals are done well and the price isn't too bad. I would come again to try their prime rib dinner.

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    18 days ago

    Good food not cheap. Coffee. 4.29. Really....... Service good. But with tip $26 for omelette and coffee. Just too much

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    17 days ago

    They only had one server who kept making mistakes on our order. It took thirty minutes to seat us and another thirty to ask for our orders.

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    Nice restaurant, quiet, food was very good, service was great. Excellent clam chowder. Good for family or business meetings.

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    The food is great with service to match. I enjoyed most of the menu but the German pancakes are amazing.

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