One of my personal favorite diners in the area, food is delicious, staff is super awesome and…read morereally listens to your needs, prices are super affordable, and I really enjoy the dining aesthetic parkway gives off.

This place pretends it's vintage charm on rails, but don't be fooled--it's more nostalgia at a…read morepremium. Ambience: It's a genuine 1950s Worcester Lunch Car--complete with Formica counters, vinyl booths, and tile floors that feel like they haven't changed since before your grandparents were born. Charming if you like that "museum exhibit" vibe--but cozy it isn't. Seating is tight, and the wait can feel longer than vintage itself. Food: Yes, it's scratch-made breakfast and lunch--maple syrup is local, English muffins made in-house, eggs fresh from Vermont farms. Great effort. But then you find out the famous hot turkey sandwich and VT burger that earned Roadfood praise under the old owner are no longer on the menu. The new proprietors swapped nostalgia for a rewritten menu--and higher prices. Some folks rave about the blueberry jam and standout flavors, but others griped that biscuits and gravy were "downright gross." Contrasting reviews and extra-charge condiment notes further muddle expectations. Service: Staff tend to move with diner efficiency--fast, polite, and no fuss. That said, reviews note some inconsistency: stellar one day, meh the next. They're friendly, but don't expect a guided gastronomic tour--just order, eat, move on. Value: With plates clocking in near $19 for diner fare like chicken-fried steak and breakfast burrito bowls, this isn't exactly your classic greasy spoon find. Everything tastes well-executed, but you're paying for that curated "local ingredients" label--not bargain basement. Bottom line: If you're nostalgic for a parlor that looks like a train car and serve-your-mother's-recipe breakfast served up with giddy pride, Parkway Diner might still charm. Just be ready to pay for ingredient provenance and ditch your hopes for old favorites like the hot turkey sandwich or VT burger. Solid for breakfast or lunch, but don't expect miracles--even if they serve bottomless coffee.

The food was great and the service was quick. Sitting down makes you feel like you are in a jungle…read moreor a forest with the decor. Overall great food good service and amazing jam.

Amazing. Food is wonderful, fast. Service is always glad to see you. I can't say enough that this…read moreis the place for breakfast even if you are 40 minutes away like I am.

Favorite diner throughout my 4 years in college. My favorite Sunday breakfast, it never misses. The…read morewaitresses are also so nice.

They have really good food and great service. I love their breakfast skillets and omelettes…read more The waitresses are very friendly, too.

This was a great breakfast choice. It says it's over 100 years old and I can see why. The food is…read morewonderful. This is a quaint old school diner with counter seating, booths and regular tables. Bigger than it looks from the outside. The servers were all very pleasant and professional. We had 2 orders of the chicken fried steak and eggs, one corned beef hash and one order of chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was outstanding. We are looking forward to going back.

Super cool old school diner in Burlington! There was a line outside, but I got right in to sit at…read morethe counter since it was just me. Service spectacular! The food was coming out super quick. I got the skillet with corned beef hash, and ended up ordering some gravy to top it with. It was super tasty. Overall, this is a super cool place to come for breakfast in Burlington. Great fast service. It's some really good food.

This is a great diner! I was on a ski trip in VT when one of the locals suggested we take a short…read moredrive to grab breakfast here. The diner was comfy and the service was very friendly. We had a couple of mimosas and I ordered the Hippy Homefries. The food and drinks were great! They have a bakery where they make donuts, but they were all sold out by the time we had sat for breakfast. This was a lovely recommendation and we'd stop by when in the area again.

Ordered the chicken parm. No batter on chicken and all 3 of us tasted the sauce and didn't like it…read more Didn't eat anymore than a taste. Cashier said oh that's m favorite thing to eat here. Not pleased with the outcome. Breakfast here on other days good.

We wanted some quick bites before our flight and stumbled upon Al's. The decor is so cute and makes…read moreus feel like we were in Grease haha. Most people who come here seemed to be locals/ workers nearby and that adds to their value imo! The food line was organized and efficient. Affordable prices like with any diners! And of course we wanted to try the infamous Vermont creemee and got a medium. IT WAS THE SIZE OF MY HEAD! The photo doesn't really show it, but it was HUGE for just about $5 if I remember correctly. More than plenty for 2 people because their creemee is very rich. It was a great pit stop and we would visit again when we're around!

Single burger with bacon, mushrooms and lettuce, fries with gravy and a strawberry shake!!!…read more Line moved quickly, service was friendly and everything was hot and correct, just as I ordered. Dining room was clean and there was vinegar on each table for the fries too! Couldn't ask for any more.

What an awesome breakfast spot! Super cool 50's-style diner with amazing food, huge portions, and…read moregreat flavor. The ladies who run the place are wonderful, they knew many customers by name and made everyone feel welcome. You can really feel the local vibe here. This will definitely be a must-stop anytime I'm back in the area. Can't wait to come back and maybe try lunch next time!

Fun throw back old school diner. Came on a Monday morning, every table packed, had to wait 10 min…read morebut finally got seated. Waitress was lovely and attentive but it took over an hour to get our food. She came around refilling our coffee regularly so we were happy. Food was good, wanted to try the homemade desserts, but we needed to get back on the road, would stop back next time skiing.

We are staying in VT and found this gem of a diner. The place is adorable and seats about eleven…read morepeople total. The ladies running the place are super sweet, but the chef is truly the star of the show. She single-handedly slays that tiny kitchen and produces great food at breakneck speeds. Her whole prep area is about 2ft by 2ft. When we arrived, there were six others that had just arrived too. She whirls around that tiny kitchen, whipping up masterpieces, all the while chatting up the regulars sitting at the counter. We had a traditional breakfast of eggs, potatoes, bacon, pancakes and toast. All of it hot and delicious. I highly recommend you stop in if you get the chance.

We stopped here not knowing what to expect on our way home from a great Vermont weekend. There are…read moremaybe 16 seats in the whole place but the food was excellent! Definitely small town atmosphere and everyone was so kind. This precious gentleman gave up sitting at a four top and moved to the bar so our family could eat there. The waitress was great- even the cook came out and said hello! Definitely recommend if you're passing through or even from there!

We walked here from our Airbnb and had a good time, it was one of many breakfast places in the…read morearea. Menu is not huge but they had good pricing for options. The Eggs Arnold with different- like an eggs Benedict but over cornbread- very good. Portions were pretty big. Service was quick and friendly. Place is about average size and what you would generally expect for a diner. They have some cute decor and was a good environment.

Service was good. Food was fine. Coffee was a bit too strong for both of our likings. Heart of the…read moreADK and no maple syrup? Just fake syrup? Not even available as an "extra"? Quelle horreur! There are no window shades so you may want to be strategic about where you sit.