The breakfasts are bigger and better and less expensive than the well known chain restaurant on the other side of town. The french toast is outstanding. The omelets are big and packed full of whatever fillings you order. The coffee is great. And they still serve real butter, which the well known chain on the other side of town just stopped providing. (hydrogenated "spread" only at that place). The chicken is delicious. They have a soup and salad bar every day, all the time, that is very nutritious and inexpensive. Their various buffets are not extensive and overdone like chain restaurant buffets, instead, everything is good that is on the buffet. The buffet costs what just a dinner would cost at most other places. The wait staff is friendly. And at any given time the owner, or the former owner, may be the one showing you to your table. Goodwin's is not slick, but homey. It is clean, but not spotless. read more

Service was great. Food was very institutional. From can or bag, etc. Like maybe things used to be home cooked, but not anymore. At least, not the open faced roast beef. Parts of the beef was burnt and hard read more

Great family restaurant in Circleville. The western omelette is a solid breakfast. Most places have cruddy cheese in their omelettes, but Goodwin's uses a nice American cheese that melts! read more

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Ordered the chicken noodle soup. It's creamy based thick noodles and and chunky chicken. I also order there chili. Both soups had no flavor. The chili had more of mushy meat and very bland taste. The chicken noodle had Zero flavor to it as well. But every stop is worth an experience. Live and learn read more

Well done with Goodwin restaurant '' order two omelets which usually comes to around $24 .I got there to pickup widow and ask to add a coke and coffee .girl come back says come back says $45 .I said that not right .she says she didn't know how to add the drink to the order she say I'm just dish washer. Then another boy come to windows he says $38 .I said no he said I ordered extra meat on the omelets so I paid it got home they had order wrong .I call ask to talk to manager said she would be there till after noon and she call me .wait till 3 o'clock no call so I called back then she finally call me back .when I told her what happen she stated tell me he employees where not wrong and ask I I was saying her waitress of 20 year wrote order down wrong and ask if I thought she was lying. So she saying we didn't know what we ordered so we where the one lying and she was laughing so I went off on her .she didn't take me seriously till then .so there employees can't handle thing when no one watching them and the manager can not handle it when they make a mistake So a customer who been going there for 35 year will lie but waitress wont read more

We hit this spot for breakfast a lot. Food is prepared well, coffee is good, service is great. Ambiance- It is a country family restaurant with a good variety to choose from. read more

Went over the weekend (Sunday) (10:15a.m.) with my wife and kids now food was GOOD FOR THE PRICE!!! Nothing that will rock your socks but that homestyle dining restraint that's got a bit of everything and price was great all four of us ate good for less then 50.00 bucks read more

It's been several years since I've been at Goodwin's and today was a day that broke the streak. The dining area was busy and it was great seeing people with smiling faces and enjoying their time. The food was good. Service was ok. The price for what we received was within reason. For food that is like eating at home, it was good. read more

Goodwin's Family Restaurant - Melt, hamburger, mushrooms and Swiss with fries - American Near Me - Circleville, Ohio

This was a very pleasant surprise!!! Such a nice restaurant and the burgers are great!!! We live in Westerville and will be back!!! The waitresses are so kind and sweet!! read more

Goodwin's Family Restaurant - Patty Melt with Grilled Onions and Cheese ~ Onion Rings - American Near Me - Circleville, Ohio

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Excellent service. Clean. Food was all great. The Fish and Chips was spot on. Chicken was delicious and tender. read more

They advertise they have vegetarian options-only have spaghetti or eggs-not even a grilled cheese sandwich. Their hot vegetables all had bacon in them. The omelette does not come with potatoes. My husbands country fried steak was OK, but nothing spectacular. read more

Great food, best roasted chicken. Fantastik employees. Always clean. Open till 8. I stop here anytime I am in area.

First time here and had a delicious broasted chicken wings meal. Also came with two sides, I chose side of mashed potato with yellow gravy on the side and creamed peas ( haven't had creamed peas since I was a kid). Also came with a dinner roll! Service was great and atmosphere homey! Looking forward to going back another time! read more

Goodwin's Family Restaurant - Broasted chicken wings meal($9.49) - American Near Me - Circleville, Ohio

Great food especially breakfast, service is fast and everybody loves this place in circleville. Vibe is great

Had an enjoyable lunch while passing through town. Recommend by a local friend. Nice hometown diner kind of place.. My pork chop was excellent. My wife loves chicken and noodles and this didn't disappoint, but rhey call it hot noodles and biscuits. read more

The food was great and the staff is always amazing!!! We will definitely be back for their food.

Nice place. Had the country fried steak. Over cooked Was there during lunch and they were very busy. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Circleville. I love the old school charm. The food is always great here. The buffet is stacked with great stuff and their desserts are all fabulous. Service with a smile, too. Highly recommended! read more

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I got a gift card to get 2 free dinners here. I got the broasted chicken and it was outstanding. I highly recommend it. I have eaten breakfast here about 6 times and it was always good. If you are in the area then try it out. read more

Great little place to eat. Strong supporters of the community and a landmark for Circleville.

Food is good and the service is good. I suggest using the salt and pepper because the food is prepared without it. Nice small town restaurant read more

Not a bad breakfast spot. Typical breakfast food items-eggs, pancakes, choice of meat and bread. They have a breakfast buffet for those who would rather choose that option. We ordered the country fried steak and eggs with shredded potatoes, and toast and buttermilk pancakes. Steak was tender, but the breading did not stick well to the meat. The gravy was good, eggs were cooked as I ordered (over medium) and toast was crunchy, yet still soft enough and it was buttered. The buttermilk pancakes were fluffy and quite tasty. The shredded potatoes are interesting, texturally speaking. They were standard hash brown-type potatoes but they seems a bit more "minced" to me. They are okay, not bad. Coffee cane with a nice bowl of individual liquid creamers, some flavored and a bunch of jelly packets. All that food was less than $20. It's a good value. read more

Goodwin's Family Restaurant - American Near Me - Circleville, Ohio

In walking in the decor seems pretty dated. When I was escorted to my table, I had noticed that the table had some crumbs on it. It wasn't exactly super clean. The menu is somewhat basic and the pictures of the food seemed dull and uninviting. I decided to go for the western omelet. To my surprise, it was actually really, really good. The peppers had a good kick to them. They serve breakfast all day, which is great if you are looking for an omelet at the end of the day. I may go back, but it's not my first choice in the circleville area. read more

Goodwin's Family Restaurant - American Near Me - Circleville, Ohio

This is a go to place in this town. The broasted chicken is some of the best we have ever had. They have a breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet and both the lunch and dinner buffets have the Broasted chicken on them. Good old fashioned home cookin ! read more

We stoped for dinner while we were traveling through Circleville, my husband had the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. I had the two pork chops, Shredded fried potatoes and onion rings everything was absolutely delicious and it was nice to support the family owned restaurant read more

Solid breakfast place. We opted not to do buffet, as we prefer made to order. Eggs, sausage, waffle- all good! We will be back!

It's a nice clean place, it's famIly cooking... breasted chicken is great, roast beef on buffet is excellent, prices are fair.. and free pie with Buffett..you want some good food that's not a chain restaurant atmosphere, but just a down to home place cooking comme here! read more

My eggs are never cooked right but sometimes it's about the experience, right? Just a cute little diner, good breakfast and nice staff.

This place used to be amazing, but as time goes on it seems like all good things come to an end. In any regard, to me, their chicken and coleslaw is still a favorite. Decent for a small town place. read more

We had a very pleasant meal here. Our waitress was great and the food was delicious. They are known for the broasted chicken we where told and I can understand why. We happened to drive up on this restaurant as we where taking some back roads home to cleveland from Tennessee. Definitely a nice surprise!! read more

Food and service has been great every time I've been here. However a friend of the man who runs the place was there today and met family here for a nice lunch. The 77 year old man appeared to be helping out as he made his way around to the tables and struck up a conversation with my family due to their Vietnam hat. When the family gave him some tips that's helped him with the VA the man took it straight to politics. At least three times this man kept bringing up politics and has an opposing view. We didn't try to keep the conversation going but this man started to leave and come back three times then told my family to get out of the restaurant and go back to where he's from. He then apologized to the table behind us as if we was the issue. We didn't do anything for this to happen. We later found out this man is only a friend to the man who runs it not an employee. A very bad taste. It didn't upset my family like it did me. You can't go anywhere without someone bringing up hate in politics. I'd been sick for over a month. It was my first time out and about and I left with a different kind of sick. Our waitress was great but never come back after this man did this to us. This man wasn't sorry that he stirred up a conversation that shouldn't have happened. My family member is strong willed on his political views and I was proud of them that they kept it cool against this man because of me. To not upset me. That old man was rude and wrong on several of his points and took everything I had not to disrespect my elder who was disrespectful to us. The star rating is due to the man who runs the place was there and looking our way when this happened and he was pointed out to us. I give this all a 1 star. The food and the young girls service up until this happen is a 5 star. Hate to rate low but this shouldn't happened. Averaging this to a low 3 star only because the food and young girl was as it was. read more

Visited the restauraunt on a whim. To my dissatisfaction I learned quickly through my experiene that most of the food seemed frozen and or from a can. Expected a nice night out, it was anything but. Bad service, worse food. Horrible, will never go back read more

I haven't been here In forever, but today I was pleasantly surprised. If you're looking an "old fashion" cooked meal, then this is your place. Breakfast menu is simple but you won't leave hungry. Local long running business with a hometown feel serving an old fashion breakfast that puts Bob's to shame not to mention there is no long wait on Saturday's.... Nice restaurant atmosphere and they serve the best broasted chicken in town! Last but not least very reasonably priced. read more

Nice clean restaurant with friendly service and great food. Ribs and chicken very good. Salad very fresh.

Lots of fried food on the menu. I ordered a grilled chicken salad. It was loaded with real bacon cut up. Which may sound like a positive point but not if you are trying to make healthy choices. I asked for light ranch which the waiter said they had, but I received fat free ranch in a packet. Light ranch and fat free ranch do not taste the same. I won't return. read more

Yes, some of the food is from a box or a can. But, the people are friendly and it's clean and comfortable. Most importantly, it's not a chain. I will return if I find myself in Circleville again. read more

This is our go-to restaurant when in Circleville. Breakfast all day and the eggs are fried the way you order them. Pancakes, mush, and eggs are our favorite breakfast meals and all are top notch. We usually get the broasted chicken or fish and chips when we don't want breakfast. They have great coleslaw that goes well with either of these. I like the shrimp too. The waitresses are quite friendly and cheerful. We have patronized this restaurant for fifteen years. Their prices are very good for what you get. read more

It's good and cheap. Not flashy but just a good hometown place, feel is local and good is just good. Breakfast is great and dinner too

Love taking my boys in for the breakfast buffet! Good food and great staff!! Price isn't bad either, place could use some remodeling but it's an old circleville classic. read more

We went in for a family meal and it was a horrible experience. My food was burnt, left without eating. They were so rude, even the manager. Will not go back. read more