Little Good Times Diner

Great food with an AMAZING server, Laney with a wonderful smile!!…read more Kat had the chipped on toast and I had eggs and sausage. All were done perfectly and the chipbeef really took us back!!

Legit Diner!! This place is awesome. Filled with local charm, open grill, dishwasher, prep, and…read morelarge welcoming counter seating. Couple of tables complete the dining area. Menu is extensive considering it's a breakfast and lunch spot. If like me you love Taylor ham, here's your favorite sandwich with egg and American cheese on a real Kaiser roll. Served with crispy chunky potatoes! OMG, I savored each bite. They are funny, the menu says Taylor Ham/Pork Roll. They are welcoming to both parts of Jersey, north and south! Yes, they have all the regular breakfast options made fresh when you order. Loved it! Service is friendly and relaxed with plenty of coffee refills!

Complimentary Mini muffin served when we sat down

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Metro Diner

4.0(240 reviews)

5.0 mi

Metro Diner is always great for breakfast. I ordered delivery, and everything was well-prepared. I…read morelove the biscuits and gravy; the gravy was in a separate container, which I appreciated so the biscuits don't get mushy. It's a typical diner breakfast but honestly better than most diners I've been to. I always look forward to this when visiting. Comfort food at its finest.

I would've given 4 stars, but my experience with the service at dinner time is awful. I think it's…read morebecause they usually have kids working around that time, because when I come for breakfast, service is a lot better. The food is good and very delicious. My only issue here is the service with the younger staff. I think they need a little more training when it comes to how often they check on customers and the speed of service. It took almost 2 hrs total at dinner and there were only 5 tables occupied. And my server was not waiting on all of the tables yet she did everything very slow which prolonged our time there.

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Waffle House

4.4(23 reviews)

5.4 mi

I never review chain places, but the service here was outstanding and the hash browns the crispiest…read more[just how we want them] we have gotten. And, as far as Waffle House is concerned it is the best unit we have ever gone to but far. We make a point to eat breakfast there every time we visit punta Gorda. Try it. A solid 'A' in my grading book,

During our recent visit to the Waffle House in Punta Gorda, we enjoyed a delightful breakfast. I…read moreordered the biscuits and gravy, while my fiancé opted for two eggs, grits, and toast. Both dishes were served promptly and prepared to perfection, resulting in a very satisfying meal. The only suggestion is to put a little less butter on the grits. The cleanliness of the restaurant was very good, however the bathrooms, while generally clean, could benefit from a more thorough cleaning in the future (floor tiles and tops of tiles on wall). Nonetheless, I felt comfortable using the facilities. Our waitress, Christina, provided excellent service, contributing to the overall positive experience. For those seeking a reliable breakfast spot in Punta Gorda, this Waffle House is highly recommended. Even with the $.50 per egg surcharge, the price was very reasonable. I do not mind paying the surcharge. You can tell this restaurant is managed well.

Always interesting to sit at the counter

Bright & busy

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Closer view from Tamiami Trail.

Hometown Grill

4.3(87 reviews)

4.8 mi

You know they are a good breakfast spot when people are waiting at 6:15 for doors to open. We had…read morebreakfast here a few years ago and enjoyed it; wanted to go back but we don't eat breakfast often. Prices were higher this time, understandably. They are still better priced on a basic breakfast than other places nearby. I wanted to try their eggs Benedict even though I've only ever had it maybe 2-3 times in my life! I'm not a good person to judge since I'm not really sure what hollandaise should taste like! It was more tangy tart than I expected. The eggs were cooked the way they should be and the ham was thick. In my memory, it should've had a stronger ham flavor, as I think Canadian bacon is the traditional meat and I was hoping for that. But even eating a piece of the thick ham by itself, I couldn't taste a salty smoked ham flavor. While I found that disappointing, I couldn't take a star away because visually it looked great, and I imagine a lot of people would love to see that thick slice of ham even if it is too mild! Don't judge it by my photo because I broke my yolks and stirred them up before I remembered to take a photo. The grits (my choice of side) were just like I like them. My husband got a 2 eggs breakfast with home fries (?) sausage and toast. It was a full plate of food and he enjoyed it. They have home made strawberry jam (yum!) and I will for sure get breakfast with toast or biscuits next time just so I can have some of that jam. I did put a little bit of jam on a couple bites of my English muffin from under my Benedict. The coffee mug was tall so my husband appreciated that; and the friendly & attentive server, Melissa, filled it before empty, as needed. We will be back "sooner than later" hopefully, because there's more I want to try on their menu. I do recommend going here for breakfast especially if you are an early bird or find yourself out and about very early for some reason like we were, and need a breakfast. I think they might get crowded quickly, so early is better. Note that their hours were not accurate on the iPhone maps app - I submitted correct hours and it's pending approval. However I used the website hours and one of their days I think it was Sunday - was showing closed at 1 but it's actually 1:30.

This has become one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Today we had a lunch special and a…read morebreakfast. Both were delicious. The meatloaf was very good and came with a bbq glaze and some bbq sauce on the two slices. The mashed potatoes are real, you can tell because they leave the skins on! My wife also had an order of the potato pancakes with applesauce. Those were fabulous! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, done beautifully. They also provide a small bowl of applesauce which was very good and we appreciated the amount. I had tow biscuits with gravy, two scrambled eggs, and hash browns. In my opinion, they have the best biscuits and gravy in the area. Gravy has plenty of flavor and the biscuits are soft and flaky on the inside, yum. Chasity was our server and she was fantastic! Got our order right, checked back to make sure everything was good, and offered good conversation.

Front inside of Home town grill

Two biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. Two potato pancakes with applesauce.

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Super size me please (No need to ask)

Good Times Diner

3.5(82 reviews)

18.2 mi

Good Times Diner is breakfast & lunch diner. Service was…read morevery good. Ambiance was very comfortable and welcoming. Servers made sure you didn't forget anything! I had an excellent western omelette, tomato slices( such as southern thing) to which I love) and rye toast, $7.95. Fairly priced. Highly recommend Good Times Diner whenever in Englewood, FL. Located next to Publix. Plenty of parking . They are open from 7am to 2pm.

Oh yeah! Real deal country kitchen. Nothing fancy at all but I felt like grandma cooked my…read morebreakfast herself! Our party ordered a variety and all were satisfied! I had a bacon, cheese, onion and mushroom omelet with tomato slices and toast. I throughly enjoyed my meal and washed it down with a cold glass of OJ! I ate some of my bf's home fries and I'm super jealous I didn't order my own! Lol Thanks for a great breakfast ladies!!

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Alva Country Diner

3.9(196 reviews)

34.1 mi

My group of seven traveled to Alva Country Diner for breakfast last week. We went because of a news…read morearticle about this homey establishment possibly shutting down in a few months if a new owner couldn't be found. When we arrived we were told that they will not be shutting down. Great news. The breakfast menu is fairly small but everyone in the group found something to order. Service was great, coffee kept coming, staff is friendly. We are putting them on our schedule for our group breakfasts.

A lunch stop in Alva, Florida this afternoon. This place…read morehas a rough aged exterior but once inside you are greeted and friendly staff are eager to help. Lots of locals with their families were seated around us. I ordered a cold meatloaf sandwich which came with cole slaw and a pickle spear. My sandwich was good and my wife enjoyed her chicken plate. No banana pudding, but they do offer several different pies.

Inside

1/4 broasted chicken dinner

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41 Diner

3.5(166 reviews)

39.8 mi

Robot power I headed…read moreto Fort Myers yesterday and one of my reasons was to visit 41 Diner. I like visiting diners, they usually have big menus, large portions, and are reasonably priced. This particular diner had something else I was interested in, a robot food runner. My breakfast of choice was their Meat Lover's Omelet, an omelet that had cheddar cheese, cubes of ham, some ground sausage, and included in there someplace were little pieces of bacon. As far as omelets go, this one was average, nothing out of the ordinary. They didn't have their Home Fries, so my side was hash browns, which are almost designed to be uniformly average. 41 Diner has a definite diner look from the outside, inside didn't have neon or chrome but it's a large comfortable place not unlike a favorite diner. It was almost empty when I stopped in. My service was great and the food didn't take long at all to arrive. As for the robot, I didn't get to see it in action. Because they weren't really busy and I was a single diner i.e. not many plates to bring to my table, my food was delivered normally. At the end of my meal I did ask about the robot and learned they do use it. They can load it up and have it go to any table. The server will transfer the dishes to the table and send the robot back to wherever it hangs out. She told me it was very helpful and even offered to demo it for me. Here is an old school diner with point of sale checkout machines and a robot. Cool.

The exterior is definitely diner but inside it's a full on restaurant with a beautiful bar,…read moreamazing food and the best service. We met the owner Ali who works so hard to make sure each diner has the perfect experience. Our server Corinne was outstanding, as well as the rest of the staff we encountered. The menu is vast and will please any palate. The yum yum shrimp was a tasty, spicy moist appetizer that anyone would enjoy. My strip steak was seasoned to perfection with mashed potatoes and seasoned veggies. My husband loved his baby back ribs. Large bar area but also suitable for families. They also have a robot that delivers a portion of the meal which added to the dining experience. Lots of luscious desserts should you save room. Only open 6 weeks but with service and food this good I suspect once the word gets out how great this place is, good luck getting in.

41 Diner

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Dena's Place Diner & Grill

4.9(42 reviews)

67.8 mi

Great Food and Great Service! The breakfast special is the Best Buy in Lakeland. We are in for…read morebreakfast at least three days a week.

Omelet wasn't as fluffy as other diners and the ham was cubed portions instead of shredded. There…read morewasn't a lot of ham in the omelet. Home-fries were fresh cut potatoes and not the frozen variety. There was a mix up when I ordered the home-fries as we were talking about the serving that has grilled onions too and that was what was on my plate. No big deal as they were very good.

Please wait to be seated

Eggs, home fries, and toast.

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Weekly specials.

Mel's Diner

3.9(397 reviews)

30.7 mi

very Impressive menu, I wanted to try several different things. Ordered the American Idol burger…read more it is two smaller burgers on a bun. Unfortunately it lacks any flavor. Fries were undercooked. Coleslaw had no taste whatsoever. Onion rings were good. Probably won't return.

Where to eat after a Drs. appointment at 3:30 in the afternoon? First we tried Thai Star, which…read morewasn't open. Then KJ's in Ft Myers. They only serve the dinner menu after 3:00 pm. No chance of getting a hamburger there. So we finally decided to go to Mel's Diner! Here we can get whatever we want and a home cooked meal. Jason was our very knowledgeable and professional server. He suggested the chef's special-shrimp scallops and red snapper and a side of vegetable rice. At first I was hesitant because I expected something like you see in a Chinese Buffet. But this was actually very tasty and covered with a light sauce. It also came with soup or salad. Dave got the salad and I got the chicken noodle soup. I wanted matzoh ball soup but there was a $3 up charge for a cup. The soup should have been called chicken veggie with two noodles. Very disappointing. We opted to share an order of rice pudding and it was served in an ice cream sundae glass with whipped cream. Delish! Jason was extra attentive and made sure that we had refills and everything we needed. As always Mel's saved the day.

Inside Vide

NY Strip, eggs, and tomatoes

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Mel's Diner building

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Brad T.

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11 years ago

Disappointed. After reading the other reviews on here, my wife and I changed plans from eating at a fast food joint to enjoy some locally cooked food. We both had items off the 'Mexican' side of the menu; me a chicken Chimichanga and the wife the chicken enchiladas. Mine was edible, mostly due to me being extremely hungry, the wife couldn't even take a second bite. The chicken was extremely dry and the sauce caked on. The rice was not very good and the refried beans just average. We were there during mid afternoon, and the place wasn't very busy. Service was OK for there being just one waitress, but still very disappointing. Perhaps we just had a bad timing, but I think I'll try elsewhere for a late lunch rendezvous. read more

Richard E.

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11 years ago

My wife and I had a late lunch of Mexican food and it was better than the Mexican restaurants in town. The food was reasonably priced and a good size portion of food. The waitress, Charlie, was very helpful and friendly. read more

Renee W.

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12 years ago

Great food, and lots of it for the price. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Will keep going back.

Tamara R.

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14

10 years ago

Very nice atmosphere....great and friendly service...Food was delicious! The prices are great

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