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    Highspire Diner

    4.6 (90 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    HIGHSPIRE DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Fish sandwich! Watch out for our Lent Specials
    Amanda W.

    I have been eating here for about 6 years! Always great food and service. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. You can't go wrong. If you ask for something and they don't have it, they will make every effort to get it to be on special if possible. Go in and see for yourself. Friendly staff. Great food. Great service!

    Fruity tootie french toast
    Kc C.

    This is how good my chili was! Food was great as always. Employees are always pleasant here and ambiance is chill and cozy. Will be back.

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    Lisa B.

    Ambiance was great in the original classic diner but had a slight odor. We ordered a Sideliner and creamed chipped beef over toast with homefries. Food was cooked to order. Sideliner was very good according to my husband, however, my creamed chipped beef was quite dry (the gravy part)--the potatoes were good though. Service was good and friendly. Prices were on par for the area. Parking is in the back of the building.

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    Cheryl S.

    The old time diner has a new life with the new ownership. The place was crowded, but efficient friendly service was given. The real treat is the expertly prepared breakfasts. Will come back daily.

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    Katelynn P.

    Loved this joint. I was visiting the town for a wedding, and went for breakfast on Sunday. You can tell a lot of people consider this their "3rd place" - comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere-- kind to newcomers. Staff had some funny banter with regulars and newcomers. My food was fantastic- exactly what you want for breakfast - pancakes were super tasty and my eggs were cooked perfect. Big fan- will be back when back in town.

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    Best breakfast in the Highspire/Middletown area. Great old school prices with great ice cream parlor type atmosphere.

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    Awesome place. Unique items on the menu. Great ambiance. Small, and cash only. Friendly statt.

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