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    John's Plain & Fancy Diner

    2.7 (131 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kenneth L.

    While traveling to visit family in the area, my wife, a Virginia native, excitedly asked to go to a diner. Since I grew up in New England, diners hold no special allure for me. Still, I chose John's Plain and Fancy for her. I lived in Bucks County for 22 years and have eaten there before so I knew it was good. Unfortunately, no longer. Once we ordered, we learned it was under new management and it shows. We each had the 2-2-2. The hash browns were cold, the pancakes tasted like they were from a box (and mine had a faint taste of Comet), and the scrambled eggs tasted like insulation. Plus, the lukewarm coffee tasted like hot water with a brown crayon dunked in it. The facility looked run down and I noticed dirt around the ceiling vents. Very unappealing. Johns should take the money spent on jukeboxes and use it for a cleaning service. I will say our server was very attentive and professional. The host, though, had a bit of a "Meh, go seat yourselves" attitude. Now, as a Northerner, I know there are plenty of good diners. My wife, on the other hand, is disillusioned, and will just as easily want IHOP in the future. In any event, we won't go here again, fancy tabletop jukeboxes notwithstanding.

    Crab Benedict and an order of 2 eggs with extra bacon.
    Maureen G.

    Very good! New management is doing a great job! The bacon was delish. The home fries were ordered well done and perfectly executed. I got the Crab Benedict and my other half got 2 eggs and bacon. A simple order but all perfectly done.

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    John's plain and fancy is awesome, the portions are perfect and the service from waitress Dana is exceptional.

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    Went to try for breakfast because we heard there were new owners. Blah. Bad coffee, dirty dining room, and bland food.

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    8 months ago

    Went today for the first time and food was great, service was prompt and courteous. Was open during the blizzard, so we will be returning.

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    Food selection was pretty typical of a diner for the region. Food quality and quantity was very good. Staff were exceptional!

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    Food was delicious. Maria was very attentive. Nice atmosphere for a diner. Very clean as were the restroom's

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    Great food & service! We had a great meal. Darlene was a wonderful and attentive server. Thanks!!

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