I had an early appointment nearby and stopped by to grab breakfast to-go from here. If you're looking for a nice place to do brunch with your family, Local Diner is great. It's very retro and there's plenty of staff to help you out. My takeout order came out pretty quickly and it was still hot when I made it back home. As far as breakfast food goes, it does it pretty well and I have no complaints! I love the location and ambiance so will definitely try to make it in time for their breakfast/brunch hours! read more

I've been coming here since 2010 as a Sunday morning ritual. The nostalgia and food quality is still worth it, even though they moved to old Coppell. read more

i wanted a waffle today but not a huge one. this place fit perfectly. i had a waffelette and 1 egg over medium with a couple bacon. with a fresh squeezed lemonade. it hit the spot. hubby had a bacon cheeseburger and he loved the fries. they have all sorts of food and i love the atmosphere. they give you celebrity names if you have to wait for a table. we were "james brown". funny seeing them call marilyn monroe. read more

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This place is AMAZING. Food, service, and atmosphere are all great!! The wait time on a Sunday morning was 10 minutes. They seated us fast. The waiting area is decent in size and provides lot of seating. They give you a card with a random name and that's how they let you know when your table is ready. The food. The food.....THE FOOD!! I personally thought the food was gonna be like a waffle house-ish level of quality but I think this can compare to the likes of First Watch. I had the border Buster. It was like chorizo and egg and potato with a flower tortilla and some salsa on the side(which was sooo good). It was truly delicious. Tasted very VERY good! The waffle was also very delicious. It was completely different than any other waffle I've tried. It was so good!! Highly recommend!! Eating all of this food in this restaurant was an experience. Very retro looking restaurant and it was also not too loud. Overall, recommend this restaurant!! You need to come!!! read more

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Worst restaurant experience i've had. Paid $17 for one egg, skimpy french toast, and terrible sausage. Ridiculous prices for tiny portions that don't even taste good. Menu says 10% off for military, but was told their policy is to give $5 off when the ticket is over $50. So much for appreciating veterans. read more

I got the blueberry stack and an order of sausage. The pancakes are huge! I immediately put one in a to-go box because I knew I could only eat one. The sausage is delicious and spicy so if you're not into spicy you might want to get the bacon. Cool diner atmosphere. Very nice service! Xander was awesome! I will definitely become a regular!! read more

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We ate lunch here today. The noon rush was there and the place was nearly full. The service was great with the waitress handling our drink order immediately after we were seated. Our food order was taken shortly after that and served in under 15 minutes. The place was pretty cool with the feel of an old diner. Counter, booth and tables were the seating options. I ordered breakfast, chicken fried chicken! Good flavor and not very dry. Gravy had good flavor as well. Hash browns were a little undercooked. Price vs value was pretty good. I would certainly visit again for breakfast. Others in our party had the hamburger, pot roast sandwich and blueberry pancakes. All reported good food. read more

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We had an excellent time at Local Diner (or as the locals call it, "LD.") The food is tasty, the coffee hot, and the atmosphere calming and inviting. Our waitress Amanda was very friendly and an excellent source of info about the diner for our first outing there. She was fun to talk to, reliable, and took excellent care of us in whatever would make our dining experience better. If you're in the area, check this place out for excellent customer service, a smile everywhere you look, and a tasty meal. I'm coming back and just sipping on coffee for hours next time to take it all in and relax. read more

It was 20 minutes from my house but I am glad I tried. I am big breakfast fun and the pancake was so delicious the way I like it. There are smaller portions of their favorites on the menu. So I order #1 a pancake with a egg with a sausage. It was a perfect portion for me without any guilt When I came in, it was a little chill with air-conditioning on. I asked the lady at front, "aren't you cold?" She said no but she took me to the corner 6 people booth saying this spot is the warmest table in the house. I was so pleased how thoughtful she was. I really enjoyed everything about this diner read more

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a cute spot! enjoyed the classic diner feel -- booths and checkers and the shower curtain dividers and pictures of marilyn monroe. might've ordered the wrong thing but i tried a wafflette with eggs and bacon -- found the wafflette to be a little dry and dense but someone out there might enjoy it. next time! read more

Local Diner - wafflette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coppell, Texas

Food and staff are awesome! We come almost every weekend and service is always consistent. You won't be disappointed.

Local Diner is a cute place to get breakfast or brunch. It has a really nice classic diner feel with the checkerboard tiles and old-timey posters. The staff is nice and service is fast. The French Toast is super classic and basic. You can't really go wrong with it, as it's exactly what is expected. Nothing about the taste was outstanding, but it does give you that comforting nostalgic feeling. read more

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Great place to have breakfast or lunch! We visited today and met the most attentive and wonderful server named Angie. The food, coffee and lemonade was all delicious. The decor makes you feel like you are really in a 50s diner! Instead of plexiglass partitions to protect from COVID (for those who are still weary/being cautious) they installed shower curtains between stalls which I think is so cute and genius! We will be back! read more

Some of the best pancakes we've ever had! As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a smile, taken to our seats and told that Zander would be right with us. Not only some of the best pancakes but waiters and waitresses as well. Zander was amazing from his attitude to his service. He was on top of it with a genuine smile. Thank you for the experience. We're (husband and I) from another city and already planning a trip just to bring our hungry teenage boys to LD because it's was so delicious that we need to share it with them. Now the food, my husband isn't fond of onions and most hash browns have a hint of onion flavor and these had were simply hash browns. Perfect! The sausages were perfect portion size and delicious (mild) and the pancakes!! The pancakes were amazing and ginormous! All worth the calorie intake. As we were walking to front to pay another witness demanded to make my like easier and bagged my to go plates when I had already said no. I appreciate it because she sure made it easier for me to take more photos. Breakfast rush was already over so few people were dining. This diner gives off a 1950's vibe and pictures posted from entertainment stars. Oh and it turned to that Zander's from my city!!! Be sure to visit the great waitstaff and chef(s) at LDDon't forget to tip! Remember someone is waiting on you . read more

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This place is so good. The staff are awesome and the food has always been great. I've never had a meal here I didn't like. Their pancakes are delicious. We eat here almost every weekend. Can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Local Diner - Pancake plate with a side of hash browns, turkey sausage, and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese. As you can see, the cakes are huge! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I really wish I could like this place. The Ambiance and location is perfect. But that's the extent of it. I understand that food prices are high, I understand payroll has increased. But if you're going to demand the $14.95 for a regular two eggs and bacon breakfast . Give the service that warrants that price! Literally two tables at 7am and it took 25 minutes to get break. One plate! Waitress ask do we want bacon crispy , we said no bacon still came in deep fried crispy. I know we are blessed to even get to go out and eat. But my goodness people. Charge the price give the service. read more

We went to Local diner about 9:15 this morning. Not many customers in there yet, as the surge starts about 10 am. Experiences in past have been good, but not this time. After waiting over 25 minutes to receive our breakfast, all the food was cold. We returned the food and left the restaurant. My wife told me they just had a change of ownership. With this bad experience and now my neighbor said their visit was also a disaster, words gets out very quick to not go there. They better get it together real quick or this place will close like the one they had in Irving. read more

I had a great sandwich (Reuben) with fries and it was excellent as was the service. The facility takes you back to a simpler time and what is really important is that it was clean read more

They have some unique menu items. The food was very good as well as the service. It's in a cool spot in a small downtown area.

We're in town for the week and have now been to Local Diner two days in a row! Such a cute spot and wonderful service. Thank you Amanda!

Cute spot! Friendly staff. Very much a classic diner spot. I ordered the grilled cheese with bacon with a side of tomato soup. The waiter was open and admitted that the tomato soup was definitely just from a can of Campbell's -- as if evident in the photo. A little disappointing. Tried my friend's fries and chicken tenders -- amazing! Unique taste that must be from the batter they use. Would choose this place for fries and tenders over any fast food stop. read more

Local Diner - Grilled cheese with bacon and tomato soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coppell, Texas

I paid $15 for a scoop of mashed potatoes, 2 triangles of toast, and sprinkles of roast. It was takeout and they didn't include plastic ware. I would have gotten my moneys worth at McDonalds. read more

Very nice wait staff...food was decent..my wife had the chicken and waffles...the flavor was great but the chicken was over cooked and dried out...grits were cooked perfectly read more

Had lunch with my wife and 23 yr old grandson. He ordered a burger and fries ($13) My wife ordered chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans ($15), I ordered fried calf liver with baked potato and wilted spinach ($15). My grandson pronounced the burger and fries as delicious, and my wife enjoyed the CFS. I received a nice serving of liver and onions with brown gravy. The spinach was crisp tender and tasty the baked potato was loaded. The liver, however was tough and grisly, much to my disappointment. Otherwise, service was attentive and courteous. The ambiance is like a retro diner. We will give them another chance. read more

Great food and even better service!go for lunch and get a shake! Very retro diner but excellent food

I live in Plano and willingly drive to downtown Coppell to eat here. I think that sums it up. I love this place! The small town vibe of Coppell, the family feeling, the management, the food. I always feel right at home here and so does the rest of Coppell and all those that pass through. Very good on price for the quality. Great cream soda and lemonade! Both are actually made in house! If I come with my siblings, we ALWAYS get the Cinnful French Toast... it's like Cinnabon and French Toast had a baby and created the heavens and stars. Seriously in love! Now of course, the coffee is always great. I really like how EVERYTHING you need is on the table and the tables are big enough that you don't feel cramped with it all there. Highly recommend. Don't go anywhere else for breakfast or lunch if you're feeling any sort of southern home cookin'! read more

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Yummy breakfast and nice blueberry milkshake! Loved all the milkshake options. The waitresses were very kind.

Local Diner used to be our go to place and somehow it has changed. I brought my family from out of town telling them the pancakes were the best in town and they are no longer. What happened? The pancakes were gooey in the middle and burnt on the edges. No flavor! I think they either changed ownership or lost all their cooks. The waitstaff has completely changed too although our waitress was very good and tried to help and make it better. Maybe it's Covid and that's sad but we won't be back. read more

Great food, very clean environment, the staff was so friendly. What a great way to start a trip.

Great food, reasonable prices, family friendly. Can highly recommend this place especially for family or friends get togethers! They are very helpful and welcoming. read more

You can't go wrong coming here for breakfast or lunch, this place is amazing. The food is made from scratch, delivering comfort food like no other place. This place have been serving generations with great quality. Do not miss the pancakes, the cinnamon rolls or the omelettes. And don't forget the milkshake. read more

Such an amazing food huge portion and the owner is so kind and friendly and their hours are greater

Just moved to the area. And was really excited to enjoy a family meal at the local diner. Really really disappointing as this was our first time eating there our server young gentleman with tattoos only reason why I'm saying tattoos so hoping that the owner manager is reading this post needs to work on customer service, I get it... it was an hour before closing but the place was really busy and you would think the service would've been good. Unfortunately, that was not the case as the customer service was really poor!! We never saw our server after he delivered our cold food or even bother to ask how was our food or if we require anything such as refills with our drinks. As for the food not much to brag about. I could've went to a national chain and probably got better quality and the food at least would've been hot. My wife's fries were cold and the amount of pot roast on her sandwich was minimal as they were probably scraping the bottom of the pan to make her sandwich as for the dipping juice was cold and bland and water down again they probably were attempting to provide a product that ran out so they had colored water instead. The atmosphere in our experience was not as welcoming as one would think. There was one gentleman who was a server very attentive to his customers, and was really putting in an effort to make sure there was quality customer service. I wish we would've had him that would made the experience nice and I would over and looked at the quality of the food. But when you have bad customer service cold food mediocre quality it leads to question if you want to really want to come back. You may want to try this restaurant and maybe get a different perspective or treatment from what we received but if someone ask, what would my recommendation be? I would tell them you can probably get a better quality product and service for the amount of money I paid somewhere else... hoping this is not going to be the norm in Coppell, Texas when a family wants to support local businesses. A 1 star is not even worth giving but to post you have to rate this restaurant. read more

Lived in NJ forever and I know great diners. This is one of them! Tasty food, friendly & prompt service, Elvis & Marilyn on the walls - what more could you ask for? When you come here for business, skip the free motel breakfast one day. Local Diner is worth the visit! read more

Local Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coppell, Texas

We are traveling from out of town. We walk and felt so welcome. The food was so good. The chicken salad was to die for. I had the salad with their homemade honey mustard salad dressing. Our server Heather was the best. She was very patient with our special need child. If you are in the Dallas area it is worth the drive. read more

I was in the area for a meeting and several of my other favorite restaurants were too packed at lunch time for me to have time to enjoy my lunch. I decided to give the restaurant a try since they were not as busy as the other local establishments. I ordered one of the "Lite Blue" specials, the meatloaf with one side. I was totally impressed. The meatloaf was a bit overcooked around the outside and the mashed potatoes were way too chunky for my taste. Service was good and attentive but I won't return unless it's for breakfast. I might then give the restaurant a try again. read more

Cute, pristine 80s copy of a 50s diner. Sparklingly clean and well-lit (maybe a teensie bit too well-lit). The staff is excellent: prompt and friendly. The pancakes were excellent, and if that and eggs were all I'd had I'd probably be giving them 5 stars. Sadly, the home fries seemed like pre-fab potato squares that hadn't been cooked long enough. The bacon was likewise floppy and chewy. The coffee was odd. It tasted more like muddy tea. There are so many great reviews of this place, I'll probably try them again some time for lunch. If I return for breakfast, I'll be sticking with the pancakes and eggs. read more

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Excellent service, decent selection, typical diner food. I ate here on an early Sunday afternoon, just had to complement the staff on their friendly demeanor. I had the ultimate cheeseburger and fries, nothing to write home about but it was filling and tasty. read more

Local Diner - Classic diner atmosphere. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Coppell, Texas

This place was good. The service was good and the portion sizes were a little more than average. It was an average diner as far as taste go. I had the breakfast sampler which included typical eggs, pancakes, meat. I would recommend going here if you are in the area but nothing to travel a long distance for. read more

Met a friend here fo breakfast. The food was great, but the service was even better. Nice "Diner" atmoshere. Everyone was super attentive. Our waiter was awesome! read more