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    Flynnie's Diner

    4.6 (177 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vanessa B.

    This is my breakfast go-to everytime I'm out in Dixon to visit my partner at the local prison. Flynnie's is superb; so simple yet so tasty. The decor is fitting, welcoming. The staff is friendly and attentive. The place is spacious, airy, but still offers that intimate little diner feeling. You've got to try the cinnamon rolls there they are FANTASTIC. I'm looking forward to getting back out here for breakfast!!

    Cass G.

    Never judge a book by its cover...or a restaurant that looks a little suspect on the outside. The decor inside is quaint....very clean...the staff was super nice and this prime rib panini was the bomb! Never heard of such a thing but it was moist and melted like "buddah" in your mouth. If you're in Dixon....GO here!!!

    Steven T.

    I had to stop here for breakfast because I love breakfast and this place seemed like the best option in the area and looked like a small town kind of place. The place looks small from the outside but it's way bigger on the inside with a nice country vibe to it. The place had the old school lunch counter with booths/tables/chairs of the rustic wood type. There was a breakfast buffet in the process of getting set up just before 7am and by the time I left it was not ready so maybe 7:30 or 8 am its ready for service. The hi tech iPad wireless pos system really surprise me because I have been to big city places that don't have it that together, this is a small town country restaurant. Samantha would be my server and did a great job but she needed some help because the place was filling up and she was stretched. The menu had so many wonderful options but the sausage lovers sounded good which was two sausage patties with cheese, two eggs, hash browns and sourdough toast. Before she could finish the toast options she started with sourdough and I startled her with my enthusiastic sourdough shout. The food came out fast and hot and filled the whole plate,which looked good, bigger than I imagined. The two sausage patties were topped with American cheese and were at least a 1/4 pound each and as big as the two sunny side eggs that topped them, two of them and the most sausage I have ever gotten in a breakfast. My first thought was how fresh everything tasted and the sausage was definitely not commercial and most likely locally sourced. The sausage was very noticeably good with the first bite and stole the plate. The hash brown were that perfect balance of soft vs golden crispy potatoes. The eggs were tastier and fresher than my fridge and the whole plate was just great. Wow they know how put out a noticeably fresh breakfast plate and I don't remember ever thinking this about any other breakfast before. I asked Samantha who makes the sausage because it's obviously fresh made and not commercial with a nice simple seasoning. She states that all the food is fresh and nothing is frozen with the sausage made fresh from Olivers coroner market in town, all the meats are from Olivers I'm told. I also asked what did the woman at the table next to me get in the to go box even before she started on her plate in front of her, that was there famous cinnamon roll made in house she says. Well give me one of those to go also and she asked if I have ever been here before and I said no, I was just passing through so she gave me the cinnamon roll on the house which was so cool. The cinnamon roll was very fresh/soft with a nice creamy frosting that was pretty good, I can see why the next table took one to go right from the start. My whole breakfast experience was great and Samantha really made for a great start to my day. I'm really glad that I stopped here and I would definitely recommend stopping by for breakfast.

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    Stu F.

    Everything was fantastic! Service was spot on. I ordered one of the daily specials which was meatloaf with mash potatoes, peas, and a bowl of bean soup. The soup was outstanding and I could have had another bowl. The meatloaf and potatoes were both homemade and excellent. I will be back

    Mark D.

    What a great stop this place is. Totally randomly we wandered into Flynnies looking for breakfast while on a holiday road trip. Seems breakfast was over and we got lunch menu's. I ordered the "HIS" sized pork tenderloin sandwich. Girlfriend got the pulled pork. Both came with coleslaw & fries. BOTH were FANTASTIC. And the tenderloin was enormous. Perfect diner, great food. My chili at home is a bit better than theirs :-) Flynnies is darn good.

    Abby S.

    The cutest breakfast diner I've ever been to! This place has a very wholesome feel to it. The walls are decorated with inspirational life quotes, makes you feel like you're at grandmas! Now onto the food... we got a bacon and mushroom omelet which was fluffy and delicious! I got the brisket which was very tender and had the perfect amount of flavor. Even if the food was only okay we would definitely be back bc of the wholesome feeling this place gives off. We will be back next time we are in town :)

    Sherri K.

    Stopped at this gem because of the great feedback people had left. We walked in at 2 (they close at 3). It was such a lovely and cute place that we will take our husbands We will drive the hour from the QCA for this place. Our burgers were freshly made and cooked to order. It was a 1/2 burger that I was able to eat with my side salad. I barely ate any of my fries because I was stuffed.

    Our meals are delicious, the space is nice, & the service is great. Great local spot
    Samara R.

    Not on the main streets of Dixon but oh my gosh I'm so glad a friend recommended bc that salad was exactly what I was hoping for and more. You know how normally salads are lacking in small towns? Diners think tomato's, olives and iceberg lettuce is a salad‍ not Flynnie's. Also those fried pickles though.... don't order the large unless you're with a group of 4+ people. 5+ stars for lunch menu

    A bit off the main drag but a great little place with great food.
    Mark N.

    A great little gem of a restaurant off the main drag in Dixon. We visited during the COVID-19 shut down so we didn't get to go inside but the friendly staff assisted us with our take out order and even offered some chairs so we could sit outside and eat with our social distancing in place. The food was great, the homemade bean soup was exceptional. The burger was fresh and taste like a real homemade burger from fresh meat. Everyone thought the food was great and loved the soup of the day. Definitely need to go back when we can go inside and sit down when we are back in town. Highly recommended.

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    3 years ago

    Flynnie's has the very best breakfast around! The staff is friendly. The restaurant is clean and charming.

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    We drove to Dixon on a whim and came across this delightful breakfast spot. Food and ambience were terrific.

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    3 years ago

    It's been quite a while since I've been there but breakfast was good and not too long of a wait. The wait staff has always been friendly.

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    5 years ago

    One of the best diners I have ever eaten in. Great food and great service. Many choices on the menu. I had a terrific salad for lunch.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, the service is wonderful and speedy! Lovely takeout and dine in! Highly recommended!!

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    This place is nasty asf and has mold everywhere. Got a plate and there was mold on it. Tables are nasty. And the salad is gross asf

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service. Definitely a favorite place for breakfast or lunch. Cute decor! Friendly staff.

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    The meal I got was soggy and cold when I got it and the service wasn't that great, strongly disappointed

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    4 years ago

    Amazing corned beef hash and super friendly and attentive staff. This little local is a gem!

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    Ask the Community - Flynnie's Diner

    Is this fancy enough for homecoming?

    It's very low key. I would not say it's fancy but it's just nice. If you're considering it for a fancy event I would definitely go see the it and try their food.

    Do they have a senior discount?

    We have senior lunch specials on Tuesday and free coffee with you meal

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    I was in town for work and this place was right by the company I was working with so stopped here…read morefor lunch on a very snowy day. My waitress was great and kept my coffee full which was very much appreciated. I got the julienne salad which was big and great. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town for work

    We dropped in based on the strength of the reviews. Heck, another restaurant's people were here…read moreeating for a birthday party. This is your typical family run restaurant. Family friendly, good service, and the usual kitsch decorations. I ordered their Cinnamon Roll Pancake. I asked the waitress how large they were - they were LARGE, so I only ordered one. Good call. My wife had their veggie omelet, which came with tomato, onion, green pepper and mushrooms. It came with hash browns and toast. I ordered a side of sausage patties. The sausage patty was large too - it looked like a hamburger (but obviously wasn't). The Cinnamon Roll Pancake was exactly as described - the waitress offered to bring out maple syrup, but said most people didn't use it so I passed on that (and didn't need it). My wife enjoyed her omelet. I had a root beer (I know, but it was lunch time in my weak defense) and my wife went with the coffee. She said she didn't like the coffee - she isn't one who goes for the fancy coffee - we don't have a Keurig or Nespresso machine - just a plain old Mr. Coffee Jr at home, and if she didn't like the coffee, that says something to me. Service was very prompt from the moment we were greeted at the door until we left. The mens room was clean. The deodorizer in the urinal needed to be changed - it was completely exhausted.

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    The Railside - A look towards the front door.  Parking is available in the front of the bar and down to the right.

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    Stopped in today for lunch. My parents have fond memories here with friends on taco night and…read moreother times as well. I understand they are under new ownership. Clean small town bar and restaurant. Very friendly staff and great food. My Philly was tasty and was super impressed with the size of mom's fish sandwich. Better value than other similar places. Only one suggestion and that's me just being picky. I wish the deep fried green pepper rings were cut a little thicker. will 100% go back again!

    I'd been wanting to try this place, but it is well-off the beaten path in Nelson, Illinois…read more How far you ask? Around 10 minutes from Dixon proper, with lots of small roads to get there. But I went just the same. This is decor wise, a simple bar. Tables are available, and a separate room is to what I think was the south (left side as you enter). There were slot machines along the wall and the the room to the south. The mens room was nice and clean, and had good water pressure. No bad smells! I ordered lunch. After asking what was good - the menu was pretty extensive and had a bunch of options, I kept remembering the chicken reviews, so I went with the chicken fingers and fries. The Root Beer soft drink server was down for maintenance, so I ended up with a lemonade. The chicken fingers didn't disappoint. They were served fresh from the fryer, and somehow held the heat quite well - better than the usual fast food fare. I agree, the breading was out of this world in terms of lightness - it was very good, and the chicken tasted fresh and good. I found the fries to be good as well. The Cole slaw could have used something more - it was a bit on the bland side. Give yourself some time, take the drive, and try the place out. The server was quite pleasant. Keep in mind, there is a 3% upcharge if you use a credit card, which isn't unusual.

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    The Railside - The bar back area, where you can see several draft beers,  Behind the paper towel roll was a refrigerator with a ton of different options.

    The bar back area, where you can see several draft beers, Behind the paper towel roll was a refrigerator with a ton of different options.

    The Railside - These are the daily specials as of mid2017

    These are the daily specials as of mid2017

    The Railside - Famous fried chicken (half mixed portion)

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    Been here twice. The place looks great. Super friendly and quick service. My Philly with Brisket…read morewas delicious... but really small. The French fries were nothing special. I've had much better at a mom and pop red apple style restaurant. The value for your money is 3/10.

    This place is a bit off the beaten path. It is in the same location as a former steakhouse which…read morewas torn down and completely rebuilt. When you walk in, you get a kind of sports bar / restaurant vibe. We were greeted and seated quickly, and started looking at the menu. There were sooooo many good things available - I decided to get their Chicken Fingers and Pulled Pork combo. My wife just got the chicken fingers. We started with an order of cheese curds. There were only two of us, and this was an order big enough for four. We toughed it out - the cheese was mozzrella with a very light batter, kind of tempura. The cheese curds were served with ranch dressing, and were fresh out of the fryer. The main courses came later, and when I saw my plate, I thought - DANG - I should have just ordered this for both of us. It was big enough to feed two people - large portions (full portion) of chicken fingers, full portion (6 ounces) of pulled pork, and a large portion of fries. The chicken fingers came with a creamy sauce for dipping - I liked it, my wife wasn't a fan. No worries, I used hers. Service was very good, the food was excellent, and they kept the glasses full. There is outdoor seating so you can be out looking at the sun, and they even have a shaded section. We'll be back - it was good.

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