I will be adding this to all my food groups. You do not single people out this way....I'm very disappointed with the customer service at this restaurant. My husband visited today 4/23/2026 and said the food was good, but his experience with 1 particular staff was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. On her way I'm going inside, a woman approached him rudely in a way that made him feel like he didn't belong there. She didn't greet him or anything. After he had already ordered his food and paid for it, he was sitting outside waiting , she approached him with an attitude and said "Do you need a menu or something, or are you just hanging out?" As if he wasn't supposed to be there. This was completely unnecessary and made him feel disrespected. I later called to speak with a manager about the situation. The woman who answered was unhelpful and unprofessional. She questioned who I was, refused to clearly identify herself at first, and would not let me speak to a manager. She even told me to come so she could meet me and I didn't understand that at all. She then hung up on me. When I called back, she ignored my call, but answered when I used a different phone. At that point, she said she would put me on hold so she could tell her side of the story to the manager first before letting me speak, which is not how customer concerns should be handled. Overall, while the food may be decent, the customer service was extremely poor and needs serious improvement. No customer should be made to feel uncomfortable or dismissed like this. read more

Great service, great food, a great variety of choices with daily specials. One of my favorite diners here locally and family owned. Did I mention they also have great breakfasts . read more

Came here out of curiosity after seeing good reviews and am glad we did, even though our GPS had a difficult time directing us to the right location, maybe because it's somewhat hidden among several other businesses located in a popular but relatively non-descript strip mall. We were glad we finally found this hidden gem. Quite a variety of menu options, all served with more presentation and flare than expected from such a low key establishment. A little far from our home for a quick breakfast or lunch out, but well worth the trip. read more

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I had went here to eat a couple times and my experience was great the server was really nice and super friendly she also had great servic would check up on us every 5 mins to see if we need a refill and how are food was not only that she was patient p.s her name was janice real nice young lady read more

My husband and I have been going to Little Good Times Diner and have not ever been disappointed. Today, I had a serving of 2 crepes filled with cottage cheese and smothered with blueberries, strawberries and pineapple as well as a rich blueberry and strawberry sauce. Very good presentation, delicious and filling! Affordable and shareable at $11.00, too. Very clean restaurant with so many choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Service is also consistently good. read more

Little Good Times Diner - 2 crepes with cottage cheese filling, topped with fruit - Diners Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

I met a friend for coffee here. After looking at their menu, we were sorry we had already eaten. Great server. She didn't "shame" us for not ordering a meal. Clean & cute diner. We will be back! read more

I used to eat at this restaurant quite often but the food isn't what it was. I stopped today and ordered chicken Alfredo. The chicken was so dry and tough I couldn't eat it. The Alfredo was a white sauce not much taste at all. I ate maybe a fourth of my dinner and couldn't eat anymore. It's sad at one time it was a very good restaurant. The whole experience has changed there. When I walked in there were only three tables occupied which to me was extremely unusual. It was always crowded especially in season. That was my last time I will eat there. A very disappointing experience. Never again. read more

My experience here was very disappointing. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, and when it arrived, the food was still cool--barely warm at best. I ate half of the meal hoping it would improve, but it never did. When I politely asked about a replacement or correction, an employee first said yes, then called me back and said no. What bothered me most was being told that I had eaten the entire meal, which was not true. I was not rude or disrespectful--I simply asked a question calmly and kindly, especially since it was my first time visiting. Unfortunately, the staff was not honest, and the food quality did not meet expectations. First visit and definitely the last. I will not be returning. read more

Love this diner! From breakfast to lunch and diner it's outstanding. Great portions, usually have leftovers. The food is straight comfort food and the waitresses make you feel at home. Everything you want from a diner! read more

A lot of good times had at this little diner. The food was outstanding and had very large portions. The servers were very kind and on top of everything. There was indoor and outdoor seating available. Our server brought us plenty of water and four baskets of hot and delicious rolls. There were many choices on the menu from Mexican to Italian to sandwiches to breakfast to desserts etc. This little local diner is a great find! I would definitely recommend this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!Everyone enjoyed their food and we would like to come back next time we are in the area! Our party of seven ordered: Eggplant Parmesan dinner with salad Roasted turkey dinner Split pea soup Burgers Chicken salad melt Chili Loads of rolls Cheese and mushroom enchiladas w/ rice and beans and chips/salsa read more

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An excellent sandwich Before I did the trek to Punta Gorda for lunch I had checked out Yelp. Recent reviews are very positive and spoke highly of their Reuben from their special menu, and their burgers. I can certainly find something to eat at this place. Little Good Times Diner is located in a shopping center and was easy to find. Out front was a long table with a group of about 18 people. I stepped inside and was relieved to see it wasn't packed and was shown to a table. Looking out a window towards the parking lot and this large table, I couldn't really see the restaurant behind me to know if they had a specials board or something. When my server stopped by I asked about the Reuben and learned they did have it today, so that's was I ordered. I mention the large group only because my sandwich took a little long to be brought to me, which I fully understand because the group got their food while I was waiting. Busy kitchen. As for my sandwich, it was definitely worth the 15 minutes or so wait. This was one of the better Reubens I have had in some time. Some assembly required, the thousand island dressing came in a separate container. That actually worked out well, I used any remaining dressing to dip some of my fries. There was a generous amount of grilled slices of corned beef, making it an excellent sandwich. Service was casual and comfortable, I felt like I was treated like a regular. The bill was dropped off before I ran out of food, making it easy for me to pay at the register and leave when I was done. A good time, a good meal, was had by me. read more

Little Good Times Diner - Reuben - Diners Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

I used to go there for breakfast. Not sure what happened but the food changed. Service always was good.

Fantastic place to eat!!! We have eaten Inside numerous times, but I was fabulous service. The atmosphere is very calm and quiet and the food has never been a disappointment. Since we live close to the restaurant, order, takeout and rest times. Every time we get a takeout order and as I was exactly as we have ordered, they even provide every condiment new can imagine for the dishes that you were eating! Even with carry out the dishes are hot, fresh and taste delicious. Nothing is prepared ahead of time. He'll exception would be the baked potato which they could cook to a more traditional consistency! The servers and the cashiers always right on taking care of any extras you may request!!! Greatest "LITTLE " restaurant around for dinner, lunch, or breakfast!!! 10 STARS FOR YOU read more

Love this diner. My grandfather lives close by and it's his fav diner. They treat him so well there. Friendly and great food! Outdoor seating too read more

Ate there for the first time on 4/4/25. I had fried fish and my BIL had roast turkey. The fish had a light panko batter and was delicious. The roast turkey was delicious also. Large portions at a fair price. Our server, Brandy was awesome. She constantly checked with us to see if we needed anything. It was our first time eating there and we both were very impressed. Also, their menu list is huge. read more

Fast friendly service Excellent meals Great prices Clean and very cute ambiance.. Love it! read more

With the rainy Saturday in our sights, our friends, my husband and myself always try to find new places and it was Little Good Times Diner. Not only was the food priced extremely reasonable, the food was delish, and our waitress Madison from Maryland was a sweetheart. Carl, Paula, Gary, and Lisa will be back! read more

This is a little hidden gem. The service is always on point and efficient. My favorite thing to get on the menu is the calamari.

I have been there twice in the last week. I never knew about this restaurant. The service is excellent and the food is fantastic. I had turkey and dressing and prime rib. I will definitely go back there soon. read more

Great little brunch / lunch spot! Great food, good portions, and very polite and friendly servers. Lots of seniors here! Loud, bustling diner with daily specials and good prices. We had breakfast and it was all very good, the potatoes were outstanding. read more

Amazing food and service. Breakfast available all day! Super friendly staff, ask for Charlie!! read more

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I was craving liver and they cooked it perfectly. They're very light on seasoning but the texture and the onions were very good. I loved the rolls. I would like to try some of their Mexican dishes next. read more

I had a business meeting over breakfast here. It got a bit loud to truly conduct "business," so may not recommend that in the future. The service couldn't have been better -- attentive, quick, and kind. I got a western omelet and grits and there were about what you would expect from a good diner. I can certainly see why it's a local favorite -- it's definitely a place where "everyone knows your name" with homestyle breakfast favorites. read more

Really good except for the dark haired manager/owner. His customer service skills need a lot of work.

One of the best home cooking restaurants in Florida!!! The fried oysters and turkey and dressing and mash potatoes with gravy are delicious!

WOW! An old school Diner right here in Port Charlotte. The service is fast and friendly and the breakfast is great. Don't miss out on this hidden gem read more

We took our daughter and two grandkids for breakfast while they were visiting food is always very good but charging $4 for a glass of orange juice is ridiculous! There were 3 glasses of juice that we ordered not knowing that would total up to $12! Also we ordered a few combo breakfasts which I assumed came with a choice of meat when we were asked what choice did we want sausage links patty or bacon not telling us it was a separate charge for the meat! So that was xtra! The total bill for 3 adults and two kids was $65 not including tip! But $4 for a glass of orange juice adding $12 to our bill was overcharging! read more

Our go to diner when in Florida. Great food, great service and reasonable prices. We have tried a variety of menu items and have not been disappointed. Love the crunchy French toast and the eggs Benedict florentine is amazing. My husband loves the steak and eggs and it is always cooked the way he likes it! read more

Good place love the bacon!!!!! The BLT was great. And I love sautéed onions family friendly!

Ate lunch at 10.....service was ok....portion size was average. Prices have doubled from a few years ago.....that was a little disappointing. All in all, not a bad place but doesn't stand out like it used too. Pancakes were good and the Philly omelet had good flavor. read more

Stopped here for lunch after dropping a visitor at the airport, diners are my kind of places. this one did not disappoint, friendly and attentive staff with a nice menu. I had the hot roast beef sandwich and my wife had the quesadilla. We were both very happy with finding this place read more

Just ordinary breakfast. Nothing special. I would've liked to see more attention given to stop the germs from spreading. The menus weren't wiped down between usage, nor was the booth and seats. Just ok in my opinion. read more

We ate breakfast there this morning. Excellent, fast service even though they were very crowded! Wonderful food! We will be back! Highly recommend read more

Can't say enough about the home cooking and fresh ingredients. Staff is friendly and efficient. Our favorite place

We decided to try some place new today and boy are we happy we did! We had lunch at the Little Good Times Diner on Kings highway in the Winn Dixie plaza right next door to the Dollar Tree. We both ordered off of the special menus, I had the fried fish sandwich while Lucille had the Reuben. The specials came with french fries, coleslaw, pickles and soup or salad all for $7.95. The food was served hot and delicious. Our server was awesome. We will be back! read more

Little Good Times Diner - Diners Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

I love this local restaurant. The staff is great and the food is really good. We've only had breakfast there so far but it was delicious.

A nice little diner with good food. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food came out quick and was hot. They kept the coffee coming read more

Little Good Times Diner - Texas French Toast, eggs and bacon - Diners Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Decided to do a presentation/taste comparison this morning and Little Good Times Has Peter's beat on both counts! Went with another breakfast burrito and a side of home fries. The burrito was presented beautifully with salsa and melted cheese over the top. Inside had eggs, more cheese, sausage, and massive chunks of peppers and onions all served with a side of sour cream and salsa. Dad had the breakfast special of two eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast. The eggs were done perfectly over medium. Especially liked the massive coffee cups and free refills... No rhyme or reason to the cups either! Dad had his served in a Cleveland Browns mug which, to me, was the only downside of the entire experience. Anything reminding me of the walking douche that is Johnny Manziel tends to put a damper on the day. Love all the servers and was actually remembered from my last visit. The total cost? A whopping $13 dollars. Look forward to my next visit which will probably be tomorrow morning read more

Little Good Times Diner - A super stylish way to get your grub on! - Diners Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Pleasantly surprised! The menu was confusing and convoluted, so I was not expecting decent food. I'm very glad to admit I was wrong. I got the egg, ham, and cheese on a bagel. It was delicious! The bagel was chewy and reminded me of NYC. The sandwich was exquisite and the grits were fresh and warm. All in all, I'd recommend this place for a hearty breakfast! read more

Very impressed with the food portion sizes, flavor and prices! My mom ordered the patty melt (medium rare) and I went for the grilled mushroom onion and Swiss burger (medium) and added American cheese. It came with coleslaw fries and even a soup. We all were very happy with the food. The service was great she remembered and brought everything we ordered. Really blown away by their freshness of the food. The burgers were so flavorful and juicy! The mushrooms and onions were freshly grilled. My burger came with a nice big slice of beautiful tomato, and lettuce and pickle that were super fresh. Both of our meals came with a soup and we opted for the wild chicken and rice. We loved it and so did the kids. The kids each got the chicken tenders and fries which was a very large portion. They could have shared the one. Thanks Little Good Times Diner for an amazing lunch!! Will be back! Pictures are from half way through eating because the food was so good I knew I had to do a review! The pictures don't do it justice! read more

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