You walk in to see a counter with seating for four people, high back, swivel chairs. There's a…read morediner menu letter board up on the wall, yellow with age, announcing the flavors of milkshakes and ice cream. It's from the 60s and probably hasn't changed since they put it up 65 years ago. There's a whiteboard on the back wall with the special for the day written out. Bacon egg and cheese omelette or a sausage egg and cheese sandwich on toast. Five dollars. The kind of place with a few locals sitting at a booth having their morning coffee, one of the waitresses offering Jim the last donut because they know he will want it. He accepts it. This is, in my mind, a classic American small town diner. The kind of place I grew up, eating in my hometown of 500 people. It's not high cuisine, there's nothing fancy about the food although I did come across a few things I had never seen before on the menu. Fried mush. Meat grits specials, like the scuttle butt and the chili Bob. An age old, but perfected recipe of eggs, meat, cheese, and a starch either potatoes ( homefries) or toast. The coffee is weak and not much flavor to it but, to be honest, it's exactly what you would expect in a place like this and there's something comforting about that. Honest, simple food made day and a day out, catering to the local crowd and a few roadway, travelers like myself who happen to come across it. There's a certain charm and depth to places like this that have been lived in day and day out by the same people for decades. For those like up rounded, there's the nostalgia and connection to the many other people having the same experience day after day in communities across the United States. Forgive me if I wax nostalgia can get a little sentimental here, but this morning's dining experience definitely elicited that for me. I hope you can find your own version of this sometime today or in the near future.

I love their food is really great the people are so sweet and kind I would like to go there…read moresometime soon

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

On our drives from Carmel to Michigan this wonderful, amazing, restaurant makes our long journey so…read moremuch easier. We love Payne's and have told everyone about it. In fact it is my favorite restaurant of all time. Sunday we stopped again. I had the British chicken curry and the fatoush. It was amazing as usual. That fatoush is so refreshing! My wife had the pork chop which comes with these amazing mashed potatoes with mustard seasoning that will blow your mind. She can never finish because it's so much food, which is OK with me because I help her out some. My favorite way to eat this is to mix a little mashed potato, mustard and pork chop together into one delicious bite. We were too full for dessert, but the times that we had the dessert here were spectacular as well. Thank you to all the people that work at Paynes, please don't change anything, you are the best!

I've ate here several times and have never been disappointed nice size portions I've only ate their…read morebreakfast but their food is great and filling friendly staff and service clean and inviting .

No coffee refills, biscuits are more like sugar-free cake? Everything else was good and server was…read morevery friendly. Just not the kind of breakfast I expect from this kindergarten of restaurant.

Train Station Pancake House is a family owned, local restaurant that sells way more than pancakes…read more The menu is broad with hamburgers and tenderloins and prices are great. The restaurant is in a renovated train depot. The decor is a mix of styles. We were seated in a comfy booth by a window. Daily specials were listed on a board. Our server was attentive and friendly. She was busy with the lunch crowd, but managed to check on us frequently. I had a patty melt with a side salad. The salad was huge and fresh. The patty melt was covered in fabulous fried onions and melted cheese. It was a tasty and filling. My husband had the tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was hand breaded and delicious, but could have used a bit more seasoning in the breading. The fries and pickles were good and lunch was filling. The restrooms are clean and gorgeous. There is ample parking in their private lot. I recommend and will definitely return.

Would not recommend!!! First and last time going. Takes our drink order and comes back with the…read moredrinks and still no high chair, meanwhile holding on to my two year old and trying to keep him from touching everything or running off. My boyfriend asked for a high chair again and this time the lady cleaning tables kindly got one for us and no apology from our waitress. Our waitress comes back for our food order and mid order runs off to grab sweetener for the other person with us and then takes the rest of the order quickly asking no questions about preferences. The food came out cold, the Mickey Mouse pancake was not even close to Mickey Mouse shaped and huge for a kids menu. Never once asked how we were doing, if we needed anything or how the food was. I would not recommend, they were not busy and there were plenty of people working at the time. Prices are somewhat high for the quality you get, I could have made better at home for less. Tables and decor is outdated and worn, but cute. Side note: they threw out a pair of someone's prescription eye glasses as well after two days.

Ample portions, good and friendly service, homemade food. Back-home ambiance to the place, feels…read morelike a step back in time. Dined here while visiting my grandparents and mother. It's one of their favorite local spots.

both husband and I were served cold french fries. The steak tasted like they bought it from a…read moreparking lot from a truck that sells frozen steak. The waitress never came over and asked how our mmeal was only to bring us the bill. There was only maybe six customers in there and a few waitresses so that wasn't the reason why she didn't get to our table. ive tried it 4 times since they've been open thinking each yr might get better but it hasn't

Such a great little diner! Food and service were excellent! If you like local diners, be sure to…read morestop in and enjoy breakfast!

Norms's has a true family atmosphere. Norm's isn't just a name, he's actually the cook. The food…read moreis very good and the portion sizes are good for the price!

Wonderful service and pleasant staff. The food was amazing and the interior of the restaurant was…read morelovely.

Tried this place for the first time for lunch. The ambiance is a cute little coffee cafe & bakery…read more I walked up to the counter to place my order & it was brought out to our table in about 5 minutes. I ordered the Southwest Club sandwich ($8.50) & my son got the Turkey Pesto Melt ($8.50). The sandwiches were made on extra wide pan bread so they're big. I tried both sandwiches but thought the turkey pesto melt was better. The club sandwich came on white bread but it would taste better if it were toasted. I regretted that I didn't order the 1/2 sandwich & soup as the soups sound delicious. The freshly baked pastries looked really good, especially the brownies. I was too full to try one. The owner was friendly & told me that his sister (co-owner) comes in daily before opening & bakes the pastries from scratch. I would return here.

We were looking for a place to grab a late breakfast/brunch. Stopped in here and enjoyed a great…read moremeal with great service. My son wanted lunch instead and got the kids hamburger which was adult sized. The pancakes were great as well as the skillet. Will definitely return when we are in town looking for breakfast.

Ok ordered breakfast for takeout. They left off an entire meal from my order. Also the food was not…read moreeatable. My sausage was uncooked in the middle and my eggs were overcooked. I fed 80% of my breakfast to my dogs. That's it I officially will never go back.

Always great food and service. Prices are decent for the portions. Love their Alfredo and veggie…read moreeggs Benedict too!

Let's start with the atmosphere. Pretty mediocre. Located in a strip mall and interior is as basic…read moreas it gets. Service was average. Not bad. A few traits I liked, a few I didn't. Food was average. Decent breakfast fare but nothing special. With more care and time, there is potential.