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    Frye Daddy's Diner

    4.6 (28 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    perfectly cooked bacon- and several slices came with the meal
    Amanda C.

    I've been on a diner kick lately- Looking for a good (decent) diner breakfast at a cheap price. I'm not looking for hipster/ fancy food- I want the real deal. I've been eating at every diner from Chapel Hill to Hickory- and Frye Daddy's is hand down the winner. The food tastes good and you can't beat the prices. This is the only diner that I've been to outside of New Orleans that actually serves you grits that are already seasoned, (butter, salt, and pepper- and the perfect consistency). We received more than three measly pieces of bacon with our order, and it was cooked perfectly. You can tell they've used their grill/griddle for sometime- because the flavors come out in your food. I mean this in the good, "homecooked meal" kind of way. You know the cast iron skillet with all that flavor in it- that's what their cook surface is like because everything that came to our table had a wonder flavor. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. There was one server, and she was pleasant and took care of all the tables in the place. When we arrived, there was only one other person in the diner, but the joint quickly filled up. (And we were there on a week day.) You can tell that this place is well loved by locals. It's not close to use by any means, but we will go back as it's our new favorite diner. I'll be comparing all other diners to this place from now on. It might not look like much- but if you want to honest to goodness diner experience- THIS is the place that you need to visit.

    a breakfast of eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and pancakes

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    1 year ago

    Food is fabulous. Service is great, a little loud when busy. Nice down home diner. Only 4 stars because I don't like giving 5.

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    3 years ago

    I love this place! Awesome place to eat! Great food!if Absolutely love my family who runs it! If you haven't tried it please do so.

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    2 years ago

    Love this place, great food, excellent service . Best homemade chicken salad ever... Plate lunches are also excellent.

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    3 years ago

    Great greasy spoon diner...fast service and fair prices... worth exiting I-40... give it a try...

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    3 years ago

    You get a lot of food for your money, I love traditional southern cooking. Highly recommended

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    4 years ago

    Awesome spot for breakfast...excellent food and value! Like to hit this place on the weekend...good.ole home.cooking.

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    8 years ago

    Great food for a good price. Clean and the service is awesome. I recommend the club with fries.

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    10 years ago

    Nothing bad to say here. Great service, and great food. Menu was simple and affordable.

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