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Lester's Diner

3.6 (429 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Limp bacon

What happened??? Your food used to be good. Had meatloaf with corn on the cob and baked potato. Meatloaf was all filler one bite and threw the rest away. Corn was old and baked potato was so over done it was hard. The other Lester's are good - what happened to you guys. We were not the only ones disappointed. Gross!!

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Judy S.

I liked this shining diner. The food was good and I specially loved the desserts. They have a counter with them displayed and they all looked yummy. The Baklava and apple pie caught my eye. I ended up getting them to go. The apple pie was delish. It had a perfect buttery, flaky crust and it tasted great. The Baklava was very good and a good size. I ordered break. I was happy to find that they serve breakfast all day. They also have other menus. Breakfast was great. I was happy. The corned beef hash was good. I would order it again. The service was great. The staff was friendly. The food service was fast. It was a good experience for me.

The greco had soft fluffy eggs, nice contrast of flavor from the sauteed veggies, crispy potatoes, and savory browned pieces of gyro!
Blake Z.

Given my family's past experiences with the Lester's in Margate, the chain has become a less than desired destination for us in recent years. However, given there wasn't too much around the area for brunch today; my sister and I decided to try our luck at the one I pompano! Going in, the place was jumping, but we were seated right away. Today, we ordered 1x Leo (scrambled eggs with chopped lox and home fries) and 1x Greco (eggs with potatoes, peppers, tomato, feta, gyro, and taztiki). Moving on with my review, it's been sometime since I've been to a Diner and especially one that was this good! The Leo had soft fluffy eggs and plenty of chunks of cooked lox; the home fries were also nicely crisped as well! The greco had soft fluffy eggs, nice contrast of flavor from the sauteed veggies, crispy potatoes and savory browned pieces of gyro! Only small critique is that the bagel that came with my sis meal was kinda doughy, but shouldn't have crazy expectations when Lester's is more well known for its breakfast and lunch/dinner options. Overall, both the service and food was very good. I'm glad I found this location as we'd certainly come back here again and for that reason; my final verdict is a 4/5!

Ann Robin H.

9/17/24- wow food was great I had the Monte Cristi. Ham, Turkey off the bird and cheeses. On French toast . Sweet and savory. Big piece came with a small ramekin with potato salad. G had the 222, 2 eggs, sausage and pancakes. A side of rye toast extra $2.59 really ?

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Élan D.

Hairball in waffle. Have been basically a daily customer for 10 years despite consistent issues -- only because it's a childhood tradition with my son. Have tried many times to kindly explain the issues with the food, which are simple: the waffles are often burnt. And now, a literal ball of hair in the food. When they've tried to compensate with a free meal, I've almost always asked that, instead, I'd just really appreciate if they could try to fix the issue as it happens at least 1-2x per week. They are generally kind but nothing changes. Things came to a head this week -- and I feel they have serious problems in their kitchen -- look at the photo below. It's like the waffle fell and got smushed on the floor or something and picked up a hairball. Worse yet, when I called, assistant manager said that it couldn't be them because ***they have had so many issues in the past specifically with waffles, that they have a better process in place now.*** So, she said they have had so many issues, there is no way there is an issue now, which is insane logic. Even though I made it absolutely clear that I did not want ANY kind of refund, and was letting them know because it was so disgusting, the assistant manager implied that either I was at fault for the issue. The general manager called. I called her back, and she never got back to me. I short, Pompano Beach should just be aware of how this place treats long-term customers. During the slow season, all of us regulars keep the local businesses afloat. Lester's only acts this way because of the influx of people in the area right now. For us locals, there are a lot of other great options in the area -- Yellow Yolk, Hen & Hog, Athena, and Nelson's are all other well-reviewed diners.

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Dr. Richard M.

Was in Ft Lauderdale for the Air show and decided to come here for breakfast. Restaurant was busy on a Sunday, but we were seated quickly. Had been here several times for both breakfast and lunch/dinner. Ordered the french toast combo with scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage. Food came out in short order and was delicious. Coffee is hot and was very good. Service is quick and efficient Place is clean. Plenty of parking in their lot. They have a large typical NY diner menu. The bakery case up front looks amazing.

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11 months ago

Food is always great. Place is always clean and the staff is very attentive to your needs / requests.

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Good Solid food. Omelets were fluffy -and they have real super flavorful rye bread. Pickles are also solid.

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Love this place. The food is delicious and the atmosphere cozy. Friendly staff adds to the warm feeling.

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Food here is delicious! Me and my husband absolutely love this place! Always clean and good service.

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2 years ago

A real honest to goodness Diner! Food is awesome and you get a ample amount. The help is very cheerful and efficient too!

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Pastrami sandwich was really good and my wife loved the meat loaf had to take home a piece of carrot cake to have later with coffee

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Yellow Yolk Pompano

Yellow Yolk Pompano

4.0
(82 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

6/1/2611:30am- I would give 10 Stars if I could! Crystal is the best! She is welcoming and…read moreattentive! I ordered the Absolutely delicious 2 eggs over medium, sesame bagel, Canadian ham and tomatoes! The tomatoes are so ripe and sweet! Where do they get them! Delicious! Love their coffee! They serve it in a mini coffee thermos! Brilliant! The service is excellent! Their menu has everything you could possibly want for Breakfast and Lunch! The value is amazing! Very affordable too!Inside and outside dining! It's a beautiful spotless restaurant! My eggs came out perfectly cooked and hot, the bagel was perfect! One of the best breakfast I've had ever! A large portion too! My food came out quickly too! What more can you ask for.. wait there's more.. Free Parking!!!! A huge savings and convenience! Love Yellow Yoke! You will thank me! Enjoy!!

I was happy to see our community grow, and this place has definitely been busy, which is great…read more I've been coming here since the day they opened, but unfortunately, today will likely be my last visit. They tell you to wait to be seated, yet there is no one assigned to seat guests. The waiters can clearly see there is a line, but no one takes the initiative to step up and seat anyone. Management seems very unorganized. They should assign one person specifically to seat guests, and when there is no wait, that person could float and assist elsewhere. After waiting, I finally asked a waiter if I could seat myself. I sat down and waited almost 10 minutes, and no one even came to offer water. At that point, I decided to get up and take my business elsewhere. The service today was horrible, and it seems that as they get busier, the service gets even worse. I do not recommend this place at all.

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Breakfast special with toast
Breakfast special with toast
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Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort

3.2
(255 reviews)
1.6 mi
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I just left the hotel after spending two nights there for a staycation. I was very pleased with my…read morestay. The hotel is made of two towers. I was in the southern tower room 5509. It is an ocean-view king room. This means the room is on the side of the building but still had a great view of the ocean. You enter valet on the northern side of the building. The valet Matt was quick, friendly and helped with my luggage. Valet is $44 a day. There was a short line at the front desk but there were two employees working and it went quick. The $45 resort fee covers chairs and umbrellas on the beach and two complementary drinks. You can pick from a small list of drinks including beer, g&t and wine. They also offer a morning exercise routine. Monday was yoga by the pool. The room was large with a nice modern design, a small couch and side table and a nice balcony with two chairs and a table. There was a coffee maker and fridge but no microwave. We ordered room service and had breakfast out on the balcony one morning. There were games setup in one of the meeting rooms right outside the pool and free popcorn was offered daily. The pool was large with plenty of chairs but people did save seats early in the morning. I went down at 9am and there were about five seats not claimed and only around eight people at the pool. Everyone else started showing up to their saved chairs around 10am. The pool did get less crowded with fewer children as the day went on. By 3pm there were more open chairs available. The beach is right outside the gate. Along with the chairs and umbrellas there is a sand pit with toys for the kids, a tiki bar and volleyball net. The hotel is very clean with modern decor. It is in a very residential area so there aren't any shops or restaurants around to walk too. Everything is about a mile south near the pier. It was the perfect place for rest and relaxation which is exactly what I was looking for.

The positive: Rooms are beautiful and spacious. The corner king has stunning views of the ocean…read more The remodel brings a very elegant feel. Housekeeping staff are super kind, and anything we needed arrived quickly! The negative: Don't waste your money! We paid $400+ per night (amenities included, valet separate) and found out the hotel sells $45/day passes to non-guests. We had an issue with our room, and the hotel could not move us because it was full. We were told we'd get 2 chairs, access to the private beach, and 2 welcome drinks. No chairs, all 4 days we were there (party of 8). The welcome drinks were gin, non-ach or wine... Service was extremely slow, the pool was overcrowded, and the staff was so cranky/rude that everyone seemed to dislike their job. For a hotel marketed as a remodeled, luxury spa retreat, this was disappointing and not what we paid for. The icing on the cake was waiting 30m+ to valet our car due to the influx of people coming and going, oh, and having to bring our own luggage up and down due to no carts. Spoke with Ricardo about our entire stay, and he just stared at my husband, then proceeded to say, "Well, when you go to Disney on a holiday weekend, it's going to be busy." Sir... when I go to Disney, I know it's going to be crowded because it's DISNEY. You're a Marriott selling $400+ rooms a night and over-crowding your hotel, causing your guests to not enjoy the amenities you're claiming to provide, then when we say we are unhappy, you don't even bother trying to work with us; you looked annoyed. I wish we read the comments before staying because it seems to be a recurring theme.

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Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort
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The Sticky Bun

The Sticky Bun

4.5
(682 reviews)
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What a lovely neighborhood breakfast spot. I called in for a to-go order. I ordered the biscuits…read moreand gravy. The dish was a solid 10. The gravy was creamy yet had that bite of smokiness from the meat. The home fries were a large size and not your typical normal freezer bag of potatoes. I ordered the cinnamon rolls to-go and that was decadent. I will dine in person one day. The atmosphere inside has a lot of character and not the modern bullshit you see on Sundays for brunch for a photo opt. I prefer food over anything. Things are getting tight financially so when I do eat I want to it to be worth it. Nonetheless, this place was worth my money and at a good price point. Will be back!

Four of us tried a Ladies Sunday Brunch at this location because we heard about the live music. It…read moreis first come first serve so no reservations accepted . We arrived in time to choose from an indoor booth or outdoor sidewalk table. It was a hot morning, even at 10:30 am but the indoor area was so loud due to the music and crowded restaurant. It is very popular. The music was great but we couldn't talk or order from the counter without screaming so we ate outdoors mostly sweat. The menu had great choices. You could find it online Or on the chalkboard and you order at the counter, they bring your food to the table. We ordered a variety , BLT, Roasted Turkey sandwich, breakfast sandwich on a croissant and a regular breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage and home fries. Everyone loved their meals and it came out timely. Parking was free and prices were very fair. I will definitely return but not for a Sunday brunch! Way too loud for us old girls!!!

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6 Slicer BLT
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Pork belly Benedict with salad

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