Happened upon this place on the way to a different food destination and glad we stopped. It's a small diner with about 10 counter seats about 6 tables inside as well as outdoor seating. They serve breakfast and lunch; we stopped for lunch. We had a group of 5 and were welcomed by a friendly staff and able to place our order within a few minutes of walking in. Amongst our food order was a burger, chicken sandwich, turkey club, fresh cut fries, onion rings, pickled beets and three bean salad. Our food averaged to about $15pp with drinks. Everyone really enjoyed their food. The fresh cut fries were seasoned, which you really dont come across in nys. They were tasty and I also dipped them in cholula to give them a little kick! We chose to eat outside and what a spectacular view! read more

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Food is very good and fairly priced. Waitstaff attentive and friendly. Good, old fashioned diner.

We stayed at a nearby resort and picked up a big lunch order from Fairlee Diner. Servings are heartily portioned. Chicken in the quesadillas was a bit dry but the fries, beer battered cod, grilled cheese sandwich and Reuben sandwich were satisfying. They were a bit frazzled by our large order and accidentally gave us two orders of quesadillas instead of the Mac and cheese we ordered, but all good otherwise. Would come again. read more

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Jan's Fairlee Diner is a really nice friendly place to stop in for breakfast or lunch. Their burgers in particular, made with local Robie Farms beef, are fantastic. And if Jan herself is on the grill, consider asking for a pattymelt; it's not on the menu, but Jan makes one of the best I've had anywhere. It's genuinely wonderful. Also, service is always accommodating and super-friendly. read more

Fairlee Diner - The off-menu pattymelt, which is spectacular. - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

My favorite place to eat is Fairlee. Honestly, the food is always ten out of ten. The atmosphere is welcoming. The service is great, and the staff is super nice. read more

Had a lunch get together with family. We all got one of the specials they were having. The service was good. Very typical quaint diner. We got food in a timely manner. The food was sub par. The corned beef on Rueben looked very old and tasted like it. Everyone meaning five of us were displeased in our meals. Seems like everything was frozen Tasting. Then came the checks. I thought specials of the day meant cheaper. Every restaurant I've been in specials means a deal. Not here they just select random meals to highlight and charge full price. Each meal which were mainly sandwiches cost $25 with a drink tip not included. Sadly I don't recommend. Food needs updating. read more

Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday, and it wasn't too busy. The staff is so so friendly!!! It feels like a very "mom and pop" type diner, which I love. The food came out so fast and was spectacular. Fresh and delicious. We're not from around here, but if we come back to the area we will definitely be stopping here again read more

I have eaten here three times since Ray Gilman sold it several years ago. The most recent was the best. The service is excellent, the prices are a little on the high side. Quantity and quality of my breakfast was fair to good. In my experience, they have cut the portions of the breakfast meats in half since it became Jan's Fairlee Diner. I would come back, but only if I could not find something better. read more

Visited their ice cream shop. Amazed by the quaint countryside dining environment. Price was very fair. People were friendly. It was definitely a gem off of the highway to be found if you happen to run low on gas enroute from the north. read more

The first thing you notice about this diner is its cleanliness. Even though it is old, the place is spotlessly clean. The second thing you notice is there are a lot of locals dining here. Everyone seems to know the waitress and each other. The final thing I noticed was the lack of male employees. This diner appears to be owned and run by women. I ordered the eggs Benedict with kielbasa and a cup of coffee. It came with home fries. My wife ordered an omelette and coffee. The food arrived and we noticed the portion of home fries was small. The plates looked fairly empty. However, the taste was really good. The English muffins on my dish were so soft I didn't need a knife (that's a good thing). My wife said her breakfast was good. In summary, this is a nice little local diner that not only serves good food, but also great Vermont local color. We will be returning to this diner. read more

Fun little hideaway Good burger & homemade fries & great homemade desserts. We sat at the diner watching the owner cook... very fun! read more

This is one of the best breakfasts I've ever remembered having. The homemade soups are unprecedented. I don't know how their omelettes taste as good as they do but I'd come back over and over for them. The service is incredible and it is family owned. They are no BS and just serve fantastic food!! Thank you for a great start to my day. Worth the wait! read more

They get a star for friendly staff, 2 stars for the food. We both had burgers & fries. They looked great when they came out, but were soooooOOOOooo very dry! Maybe part of that was a lean mix, but mostly it was from being on the flat top for forty forevers. The fries, on the other hand, were done a perfect medium, which sadly is not good on a French fry. read more

Fairlee Diner - Burger. Looks great. Overcooked & dry as a saltine cracker... - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

Wow the food was so good. The staff was so friendly. Great place for breakfast or lunch if you are in the area. The booths were roomy for four adults and two children under five. We tried everything. Bacon, bagels, eggs, sausage, the hit was the buttermilk pancakes- delicious!! We hope to visit when we visit Vermont next time (: read more

The Fairlee Diner is located in Fairlee, Vermont. We stopped here for breakfast on the way back to New York. The place was fairly busy for 9am and seems to be a local favourite. I ordered the the Jay's Eggs Benedict which is a typical eggs benny but with kielbasa sausage. The eggs benny starts with a split English muffin and is topped with a full sliced kielbasa sausage, two eggs and a very creamy hollandaise sauce. On the side, you get potatoes with or without onions. I really enjoyed my eggs benny. Not the best one I've had but I really appreciate the choices of meat. You can choose from Canadian bacon, regular bacon, kielbasa, and others. I particularly liked the kielbasa sausage and found it to be very juicy. I'm not a coffee person myself but my family did not like the coffee. Perhaps it was just an off morning. Overall, the Fairlee Diner is a nice local diner to grab breakfast at. I definitely recommend the eggs benedict with kielbasa. read more

Fairlee Diner - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

Always great service and quality food! Locally owned and valued in the community. The portions are what you would expect in a good old fashioned diner. read more

Gorgeous! Stopped in by accident and will return on purpose. Good food, service and value read more

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Loved this place. Food is good, wait stuff is SUPER nice. Great local spot. Highly recommend. read more

Fairlee Diner - a woman sitting at the counter - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

We've eaten at this diner for the last 23 years, and it was always a highlight of our annual trip. But now after a change in ownership, we were deeply disappointed. In the past we've always enjoyed the blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup. This year the pancakes were thick and tough, which I would suspect is the result of using a cheap mix. Substitutions that were commonly allowed before now result in an up-charge to already expensive pancakes. An over-easy egg came out with the yolk broken, and was a mess. Syrup that used to be a golden, mild variety is now a dark amber, which may appeal to some people, but which is not our preference. Bacon had a lot of excess grease. But hey, now you can use a credit card as well as cash. Bottom line, this place has been a local institution for decades, producing consistently great food that satisfied both locals and tourists. The new owners are going to have to seriously improve their game, or that goodwill that people have for it will be lost. read more

Johnny D coming back from hiking with a mysterious moderate hangover. Found the Fairlee and they did a good job greasing me up. Double down on the bacon and look for lipstick on your coffee mug - yet a great find read more

I don't think I've ever been more impressed watching two line cooks than at the Fairlee diner. A 2x2 workspace and the amount of food they are able to crank out is unreal...all while never breaking a sweat or even using words to communicate. It's magic. Breakfast is what you want here. 3 eggs, homefries, bacon, toast and two pancakes if you can put it all down. Lunch was ok...but this place dominates just what you want when you think "diner breakfast". Hometown belly filling goodness! read more

I am very grateful for Yelp. Traveling through we almost stopped at a diner right off the highway and I thought maybe I should check here first. So happy I did, just down the road was this little place. The staff was very friendly and the food was fresh, delicious and made with pride. You must try the locally made strawberry rhubarb pie, my husband's favorite. I don't even like strawberry rhubarb pie, but he insisted I try a bite and I'm glad I did because it was delightfully delicious, even the crust was delicious. Busy, friendly, welcoming little cafe. read more

Fairlee Diner - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

Yep... this is one of those gems you might pass by unless you grew up going to diners with your Dad:) Stopped in for breakfast while waiting for my daughter in a 4H meeting. I'm not allowed to hang with her because I'm embarrassing right now! So back to the review. Great little place. Very nice waitresses. The cooks will get into a conversation too. The coffee is amazing. Very smooth with a nice body. If you've had coffee in Europe, kinda like that, a lot of flavor with no bitterness. I had the Pub Steak and eggs w/ homefries (like you'd make at home), and grilled English muffin. Basic, so not a lot to say....just good food. This is the place that if you lived here, you would go because everyone knows your name! Like Cheers without the beer. So to wrap it up. Good people, good food, and if you order it... a touch of sarcasm on the side!!! Enjoy read more

Amazing! Super yum! Huge portions too so we are going to have lunch. Vermont maple Vermont cheddar. Did I say this is reallllly good??? read more

Fairlee Diner - Diners Near Me - Fairlee, Vermont

Your old school trip back in time diner! The meals were generously portioned, the chefs were funny and friendly. Food was excellent and timely. Next time I'm in the area I will return! read more

This is such a great diner. Homemade pies and home cooked meals and homemade pies. Portions are good. Got the open faced turkey with mashed potatoes and it was excellent, I usually don't like gravy in a restaurant but theirs is really good. My husband got a burger and fries and he said it was amazing. On yelp it says they take credit cards. They do not. Looking forward to going again read more

Epitome of a small town diner. Very kind staff and very mediocre food lol. It wasn't bad by any means- just nothing that I couldn't have prepared myself. If you're looking for food as you're driving through, maybe wait until the next exit on 91. read more

Really enjoyed the eggs Benedict Florentine, husband had a ham and cheese omelette. It was a little crowded but we got started at the counter immediately. Waited about 35 min for our food but had soup in the meantime. Very delicious food, very friendly service. We also saw corn muffins and donuts available. read more

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Yes a shabby place but food is amazing- clean floors and fresh food ...my blueberry pancake was freshly made and maple syrup was real - not one of those fake , store bought ones... Friendly people / down to earth attitude... I wish they open 24/7 so we could have a chance to sample more of their menus... read more

This diner is so adorable and absolutely delicious!!! The prices are good and the food is all made in front of you. The service is amazing. Cute little mom and pop diner. The food was amazing, the eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly my egg was nice and runny and they don't skimp on the hollandaise sauce!!!! Adorable diner if I'm ever in this area again I will definitely come back to this diner! read more

Best breakfast in the upper valley. This spot is a diamond in the rough. Don't knock it til you try it!

Ate here twice on a weekend trip and each time was delicious and under $15. Wonderful small town diner with friendly staff and quick service. Lots of choices and be sure to get onions on your home fries. read more

What can I say? If you want some of the best home cooked meal at a reasonable price, this is the place to go. My wife told me to try the gravy with the french fries, wow, very very good. So good that after I ran out out french fries to dip I started to eat the gravy with a spoon. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have been dining here since I was a child and I must say, it is reliably scrumptious. I am a lover of the pancakes especially, but beware--the order of 3 fluffy pancakes is enormous and would take a truly committed person to finish the plate completely. The Fairlee Diner is what you want out of a diner. It has nice little booths and a counter where you can watch your breakfast being made. The service is always very friendly, the coffee is good, and there is usually country music playing quitely in the background. The dining space is rather small, and there can sometimes be a wait for food/seating, but it is truly worth it. read more

I can't let this place have a five star review. Maybe this was just my own personal experience, but this place is a rip off! I sat at the bar and had your standard breakfast of eggs, toast, hash browns, pancakes and bacon (nothing special) and was charged $20 at the register before a tip. Maybe the waitress just robbed me, I don't know, but I haven't been back since. read more

Walked in and the place looked not quite full. Looked around for a booth with no luck. Had family in the car who wanted to eat there. One waitress stepped on my foot and apologized. Another asked us to move as she was walking by. No one greeted us. No one even said you can wait for a booth. Made to feel like an outsider and an idiot to just be looking around with no one saying ANYTHING despite being noticed by employees. My young son felt stupid too. Awful experience that could have been so simple to make better. Awful way to start a birthday too read more

I guess you could say this diner is very quaint with inside and out dining and it got outstanding reviews.When I asked for a dish to be made low carb,the waitress said the cook would not make it . I thought it was very strange because they had the same ingredients from other selections avail on the menu .It was only scrambled eggs with a side of shaved steak ugh.They did have it with Benedict with sauce and English muffin I just wanted to remove a couple items .We also ordered French toast that was undercooked .The cooks came off like 2 grumbly older men who are set in there ways . The waitress even apologized that they wouldn't make the meal the way I requested.Be careful because this restaurant does not take credit cards or debit cards,only cash or checks.They did say there was a bank close by, but who wants to leave their spouse alone to go and get money. I know it is in a rustic area here, but come on we are in 2021.Get a credit card machine !!We had to scrape together the last few dollars we both had together to pay the bill and still leave a tip. There was no visible signs that it was cash only . Nobody reals carries cash anymore. The food was okay but definitely not outstanding. read more

I was in the area from CT. And came across this classic, old school, cozy diner. We were wishing for breakfast but they stopped serving at 11:00(no biggie) ended up going with the homemade corn chowder with bacon which was over the top delicious. Brother had the Chili which he devoured and we split the hand cut potato fries. Not realizing, there known for their dessert pies. I normally pass on dessert, but thankfully my hunch was correct. First time having strawberry Rhubarb pie, amazing. Homemade flakey crust and delicious filling. Don't sleep on the other flavors also! read more

This is the only place you can get a nice breakfast when you are in Fairlee. I had the bagel breakfast sandwhich and it was great!

Awesome little small-town diner. Went Sunday morning (rather early!) and it was totally packed. Wide variety of menu options--all the classics you'd expect from a diner. I ended up having the French toast to gauge things, as the dish is simple yet seems difficult for some places to execute well. The French toast ended up being truly delicious - moist and flavorful. Would definitely make this place one of my go-tos for brunch if I lived nearby. read more