Nick&#x27;s Diner

3 years ago

It's a Diner folks, as dinerey as any you have ever been in. It's not IHOP, or Denny's just a neighborhood diner. Thank God we still have a few around. Weak coffee but look that's what diners give out. No one is here for coffee. With the wife and ready to have a cheese omelette! Big portions are the rule here. Meal out of home fries alone. The omelette was good as well. Again no purpose in giving a full bite by bite. It's a Diner not a French Restaurant. Still if you want to get good plain food for 2 at a more than reasonable price. Skip the drive thru for breakfast and stop in here. read more

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Beth P.

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This was all that and a bag of chips. Total greasy spoon with amazing employees and even better food. Clean clean clean to boot!!! Which is tough in a dinner. Kudos! To the staff. We were blessed to be sitting where we could watch the masters at work. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Efficient and effective. If you don't like tight spaces or greasy places do not come. Don't worry they will survive without you. read more

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Gerson R.

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2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic food and exceptional service! Nick's Diner never disappoints. The staff are friendly and welcoming, making every visit a delightful experience. read more

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Mike B.

3 years ago

It's small. The door is camouflaged bc I walked around 2Xs trying to get in. There are plenty of windows for someone to own for me. Definitely a diner vibe, busy. You can see the staff cooking, and they seemed to work on harmony without taking long to juggle carry out and attending to the customers inside. The bar area is a little tight but definitely satisfying af. read more

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7 years ago

Classic diner. I love places like this. NIck's is even better than Tastee. Definitely stop in. Fast, friendly service. Great diner food. I'll be back!! read more

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3 years ago

Good for what it is - basic diner food. Be warned that it does get quite busy on the weekends.

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Joel C.

1 year ago

Excellent pancakes! And the thick cut bacon was great too!. If want to experience an old fashion diner, this is the place.

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Wendy F.

3 years ago

Friend and I ate lunch here today, first time here. It's a small SMALL little place with a lunch counter and maybe a dozen - 15 tables. Tricky parking because it's right in a ridiculous corner but we managed. I got a steak n cheese sub, the potatoes/hash were nice n spicy, good. The sub itself was very salty so I only managed a half. Friend got a cheeseburger and said it was very good. Wait staff was very friendly, personable and happy. Will come again when in the area, but ya gotta tone down that salt on the cheesesteak. A LOT. read more

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Alexis C.

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4 years ago

I ordered from Nicks via Uber eats , and I must say I have been missing out. I've passed Nicks many time which is a small , no frills diner located in Wheaton . . I ordered the 2 egg combo with bacon and banana pancakes. The home fries that came with the combo was top notch, very flavorful and the portion size is enough for 2 people. The banana pancakes are delicious, I mean you can literally taste the bananas in every bite . The food was packaged well and arrived before the estimated delivery time. This will most definitely be my go to breakfast spot from now on. read more

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Zura M.

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2 years ago

I am soooooo mad that I didn't take a picture of my food it was soooooo good. I had the meat lovers omelette, potatoes, and wheat toast!! This food was sooo freaking good 10 out of 10 read more

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Sam K.

2 years ago

Great food, service and ambience. Plain old perfection. Best hash browns ever. Cute decor and happiness all around.

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Gregory M.

2 years ago

Amazing service. Nice people still been coming here since 10 years. I will always come here

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B R.

2 years ago

The food was great the service was fast and everyone was happy and very nice. The only thing was the parking is in a weird spot.

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Julianne B.

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I loved this place so much! I went for breakfast and found friendly service, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere. I sat at the counter so I could watch them make the food and it was fascinating! It was all so fast! I got my food in no time and it was so good! I will definitely be back! Keep in mind that they are closed on Tuesdays and that they only take cash! read more

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Istvan T.

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Great old fashioned diner. These are hard to find in MoCo these days. I highly recommend that you go here if you are looking for some excellent pancakes or French toast from the griddle. They do a mean grilled cheese sandwich too. I took my kids here to show them what a real diner feels like. They loved it. From the closely packed tables with a wide variety of clientele to the down-home, old-school waitress, every bit of it is like a time capsule. The food was great, exactly what you'd expect from a diner. Don't go here if you're looking for a Ruth's Chris type of steak however, if what you want is a delicious Homie meal and a hot bowl of soup then this is a great spot in the Silver Spring, our Wheaton area. The only other spot, which I would say, is equally good if not, may be a little better, is the Tastee diner. What a long-standing, beautiful tradition. I hope these diners are here to stay! read more

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Kirsy B.

2 years ago

CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED. They had to start to accept cards during pandemic. About the food: I love their omelets and home fries! Service and prices are great too. read more

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It's always a good experience every time I come to Nick's. You'll get that small diner experience with all the comforts of your grandmas kitchen. No powder eggs no questionable meat, just good solid food. I've only come for breakfast but I'm sure their lunch menu is just as good. You can literally see them cut the ham fresh so you can believe it's quality. We generally sit in the same area and have the same server and she's always a delight. My husband usually asks for non-diary creamer and she's pretty accommodating. I love the home fries here because I don't need to add any salt or pepper. The home fries are well seasoned and come with peppers and onions in them. I've had the big breakfast multiple times because I like the pancakes here. On this most recent occasion I had the chicken breast egg sandwich on wheat for the first time and it was yummy. My husband had the ham and egg sandwich on wheat. The ham is good here for the reasons said earlier so husband enjoyed his sandwich too. Definitely come here, just be advised they close at 1 on Sundays and 3PM the rest of the week. Enjoy! read more

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Dan C.

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Good food at fair prices. Came for breakfast, counter was half full and few empty tables inside. Order in and waited a longer than average time. Seems like the to go orders or small kitchen affect wait times. Staff is polite and assist with menu. Parking is plenty or in adjacent lot if able to navigate to it. Tried some normal diner type breakfast fare and it was good. PortIon size was great too. Recommend read more

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Kevin D.

2 years ago

Everything was delicious. My wife and I had a late breakfast and the service and food was incredibly delicious. If you're hungry, this the place to be. read more

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Dan J.

3 years ago

Chaotic from the parking lot to the counter to the phone orders, but pretty good for a greasy cheap dinner.

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Reggie H.

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3 years ago

Best breakfast in Silver Spring/Wheaton, don't argue with me. Service is great. It's a diner, we not here for the looks we here for the nostalgia. read more

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Rose C.

4 years ago

THE BEST BREAKFAST!!!! If you want breakfast that tastes literally one million times better than any expensive/upscale restaurant in moco, GO HERE!!! Idk what they do to their hash fries but they are the best I've ever had-- better than any place I've tried in the DMV, LA, and Southern cities. My chocolate chip pancakes were amazing. The French toast is also 12/10. Fantastic. Love you guys read more

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Kendall P.

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5 years ago

This morning I had a good breakfast at Nick's Diner. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the folks are nice. I had a scrapple and egg and cheese sandwich. Coffee too and hash browns. Would definitely do again! read more

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Angel S.

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Remarkable as always. If you're the type to rush through life and not enjoy the simple things, skip the trip to Nick's. If you like classic diner food done right in a true diner atmosphere, Nicks is for you. Me personally, I love Pancakes done perfectly with sizzling Sausage patties and a side of Corned Beef Hash that is unmatched in the DMV, so I come to Nick's. Walk in. Grab a counter seat or wait in line and file down to the left. It's CASH ONLY so don't forget the green (atm inside). It is VERY tight but there's something cool about that. Make sure to snap a little video of the guys crushing it on the grill. You truly appreciate the god much more when you see the passion going into your food. They love to hear and see people appreciating the art of a line cook. As a former Sous Chef, I applaud these guys and tip them out before I even eat...DO THE SAME! It's a Wheaton Landmark, so just give out a shot. And make sure to tell your peoples. Nick's lives on WOM. Let's support this spot and make sure it sticks around for 40 more Years! read more

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Martin B.

3 years ago

Nick's is a small diner with tables packed close together (had to reposition my chair several times to let wait staff and patrons get past). But the food was hot, tasty and served surprisingly quickly considering how crammed the place was. We were there for breakfast, and the pancakes were terrific. the "hash browns" were amazing. We will be back. read more

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Devin T.

3 years ago

Excellent service, solid food, great atmosphere. Recommend the potato bacon soup. Bottomless coffee cups. Ham is fresh

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Cash only establishment. Free parking lot next to the diner. Located across from lens crafters. This place is extremely busy on the weekends. Definitely line up early to be sure you get a seat at the diner. read more

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Demond S.

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Ordered breakfast delivery. Food arrived within window. I ordered breakfast meal. Eggs were fresh and scrambled as requested. Bacon crisp and flavorful home fries served with wheat toast. It hit the spot. I would definitely dine and/or order from here again. Bon Apetit. read more

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Carlos B.

3 years ago

Great food and environment. Costumer service was excellent and food was delicious. Recomendado para mi gente latina. read more

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Great find on a Sunday morning! Staff was attentive and food came out quickly and hot. I could taste the Greek seasoning in the diced potatoes and it popped with flavor. Restaurant was clean. read more

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Quick order grill cooking and they do it well. I took a seat at the counter, since I was there on my own. The cheese omelet seemed like the way to go, with toast and home fries. A few moments later, my coffee was poured. Not great, but good. Good solid java. And then my omelet arrived. Not huge, but there was a lot of cheese in there and a good serving of home fries. Those home fries are the bomb-diggity. Delicious. The omelet was also good with the right amount of cheese, i.e., a lot. $7 for a good meal. $10 with tip. I'd go here again! Parking lot can be a little tight. read more

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AUBREY J.

4 years ago

Great food and service. Simple and well done. I've gone for lunch and breakfast. Never disappoints!

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Priscilla Y.

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Nick's Diner is one of the cleaner diners I have been to. They serve quality diner food for decent prices. The portions are pretty big too and not overly buttery. I'm very picky with eggs. Their scrambled eggs are cooked to perfection and home fries are excellent. It's an open kitchen so you see what they're cooking on the grill. The place is small. It has counter top seats and a few tables. Staff is friendly and attentive. There is free parking out front and metered street parking. *Cash only, but they have an ATM on site. read more

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Glenn B.

5 years ago

Went on November 6, 2021 and picked up a call in via my wife for breakfast at around 11am and there was a long hair attached to my Bacon. Disgusting. read more

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11199 Veirs Mill Rd
Wheaton, MD 20902
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(301) 933-5459
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Hours

What time does Nick's Diner open?

Nick's Diner opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Nick's Diner close?

Nick's Diner closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Nick's Diner is closed on Tuesday.Nick's Diner closes at 1:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Sat 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMTue ClosedSun 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Nick's Diner take credit cards?

No, Nick's Diner does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Nick's Diner have catering options?

No, Nick's Diner does not have catering options.

Does Nick's Diner have a happy hour?

No, Nick's Diner does not have a happy hour.

Does Nick's Diner serve alcohol?

No, Nick's Diner does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Nick's Diner allow dogs?

Yes, Nick's Diner allows dogs.

Does Nick's Diner have TVs?

Yes, Nick's Diner has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Nick's Diner have bike parking?

Yes, Nick's Diner has bike parking.

Does Nick's Diner have outdoor seating?

Yes, Nick's Diner has outdoor seating options.

Does Nick's Diner have parking?

Yes, Nick's Diner has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Nick's Diner have free WiFi?

No, Nick's Diner does not have free WiFi.

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Nando's Peri-Peri

I absolutely love Nandos. Haven't had it since my trip to the UK and was pleasantly reminded of…read morejust how great it was. I loved my butterfly boneless chicken breast, I went with medium heat and a side of fries. There aren't many times where the side is just as good as the main meal, but the peri peri chips are just that good. The service here is great as they have table markers so your food is quickly brought to you. The atmosphere of this restaurant is nothing to belittle as well as it feel like a nice getaway from the crowded mall just outside the door.

Our family is a fan of Nando's - their famous PERi PERi chicken is sooooo good and flavorful. We…read moreordered take-out this time. ALL THE TRIMMINGS BOWL - $13.99 Not sure if this is just a special offered during the holidays? Comes w/ your choice of PERi-PERi chicken (I got medium), red skin mashed potatoes, PERi stuffing, creamy corn, topped with chilli jam and scallions. The highlight was the chicken and the mashed potatoes topped w/ the sweet chilli jam ... delicious! Not a fan of the stuffing - too heavy tasting for me. RAINBOW BOWL - $14.99 My sister & brother-in-law always get this bowl and rave about how good it is. The bowl has PERi-PERi chicken, avocado, tomato cucumber & onion salad, pickled cauliflower, hummus, superseed crunch, and feta served over Portuguese rice and finished with a Lemon & Herb PERi-PERi drizzle. CHICKEN THIGH SKEWERS - $12.50 Parents shared this dish - ordered Portuguese rice and cole slaw for their sides. They enjoyed - I tried a bite too. Very good. Comes w/ two skewers of skin-on-thighs, red pepper, and onions. Everyone pleased w/ their food - this Nando's is located inside Wheaton Mall. Great parking tip - garage parking next to Dick's Sporting Goods.

Two 1/4 Chicken Legs and Portuguese Rice

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Sarah C.

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17 years ago

. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = // \\ || = = = = || || || || == == == == == == == == == == == == == == ==|| || .: AT&T E 9:52 AM [::::::: ]} || ||... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..|| || Notes Nick's Diner... [ + ] || || .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. || || Today Jul 27 9:52 AM || || || || Cash only - Bank of America nearby || || No frills - just timeless diner-breakfast eats || || || || Ordered 2 eggs (scrambled) with ham || || Comes w/homefries, toast and jelly || || || || Scrambled eggs were fluffy and moist - score || || Ham had juicy fatty parts - classic good stuff || || Oniony homefries - This, I like || || -Favorite A.M. pick when at Nick's || || -Onions were harmonious w/the potatoes || || -Lightly seasoned.... subtle and I'm a fan!! || || Each slice of toast was buttered - yes, please || || || || They had hot sauce (Crystal brand) || || Easy-going amiable staff || || .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. || || (left) mail trash (right) || || == == == == == == == == == == == == == == ==|| || : : : : || || : : : : || \\ : : : : // = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Kickin' it old-school w/my first generation model read more

Mrs. Linda J.

11 years ago

I literally laugh at the people who give this place a few stars. This place is awesome. A total dive joint that serves good breakfast. You have to wonder why the place is jam packed on the weekends with a wait of people trying to eat when there is a IHOP less than 1 block away. I'll tell you why, people love mom and pop shops that serve good food. When you walk in the grill is right in front of you and you can see them cooking your breakfast. It's really is a gem bc they don't make places like this anymore. They actually carve the ham right there on the spot. Anywhere else will give you thin cold cuts. Their home fries are to die for and I think anyone can attest to that. This place has been open for 32 years and still has a line on the weekends like the president is dining in- CRAZY! I especially love the chocolate chip pancakes! If you have a sweet tooth go for the banana pan cakes!! Nick's is the best breakfast joint in the area and there's no other place like it. read more

Mark T.

8 years ago

I've been coming to Nick's for about ten years and the place never disappoints. Daily breakfast specials for $5.99 are unheard of anywhere else in Montgomery County, PERIOD. They are WAY more than reasonable with their prices. Anyways, I particularly like sitting at the counter and watching George and Nick at the grill. It truly is a lost art what they do there. The fact that your food is cooked right in front of you is amazing. Everything home made from scratch. #delicious. Monday night they have my favorite lunch and dinner specials which is a spaghetti with meat sauce (one of the specials I believe ) I've seen people take tubs of the sauce home; its that good. It's super wholesome seeing a family work together and remain successful for so many years. I think that alone speaks for itself. Do yourself a favor and try Nick's if you haven't! Skrufhdjfdhzjdncosjcjh Xhckfkxufffjdhfugmvjddqhccodj read more

Ashley T.

1 year ago

I want to extend a sincere thank you to Nick's Diner for coming through with last-minute catering for our executive staff meeting. My colleagues and I were beyond impressed--not only was the food absolutely flawless, but it brought the comfort and warmth of a true home-cooked breakfast. What made the experience even more special was the outstanding customer service. From the owner to every member of the team, we were met with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine attention to detail that did not go unnoticed. Their hospitality and willingness to accommodate us on short notice meant the world. We are incredibly grateful and already looking forward to working with Nick's Diner again. Thank you for making our morning feel so cared for and memorable. read more

Timna B.

11 years ago

"Worst service I've ever had!!! I was there last week. Ordered coffee and eggs. Got the coffee and one refill. After a half an hour I tried reaching my server but she was no where to be found. (For a fact she was one of the head waitresses) Not once did anyone check on me or my order. My food NEVER arrived???? I finally got up and left. I doubt it if anyone even noticed. Don't waste your time there!!" - Y.H. read more

Heather M.

10 years ago

Dylan S...everything at Nicks is fresh and homemade if you'd rather eat at McDonald's then you obviously have no idea what good food is all about! I've been going there for years and absolutely love all of there food ( breakfast and lunch) I absolutely love there pancakes and omelettes!! read more

Salma A.

10 years ago

By far one of my favorite places to eat. If you're looking for that mom and pop place then look no further. They have great portions and friendly service. They even remembers me from my last visit which for me made it very personable and I will continue to come back. read more

Kelly J.

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5 years ago

Tried this place after years of passing it on the street. I ordered the Nick platter, underwhelmed and overpriced, I was saddened I had to ask for syrup after waiting an hour for my order and not noticing till I got home:( read more

Lina D.

6 years ago

Love the food. I highly recommend this place as it feels at home. Great staff and service. It was my first time and I will definitely go back. read more

Veronica H.

8 years ago

I am updating my review to give it more 5 stars. I seriously cannot give this place a better review. They don't make them like this anymore!

Angel M.

4 years ago

Its been my favorite spot for so many years! I've tried almost every menu item and nothing has disappoint me at all!

Jason A.

10 years ago

Great food and excellent service. The place is pretty small, so there can be a wait, but it's well worth it.

Dylan S.

10 years ago

Rethink your choice on eating there. Not as good as people say. I would rather eat at McDonald's.

Michele F.

9 years ago

Delicious. Small, but fantastic diner food. Staff is friendly and helpful! Highly recommend.

Hugh H.

2 years ago

... is an excellent diner ... ... food always above expectations... service always there ... ‍

Heather M.

1 year ago

Best food, service and people. In business for 43 years so must be doing something right!!

Tony D.

12 years ago

Great if you're looking for a small greasy spoon. If not you'll be disappointed.

B B.

13 years ago

Cash only - womp, womp. Wasn't impressed by the food. I doubt I'll be back.

Larry T.

11 years ago

this place never disappointed me the best breakfast in town.

SJ In B.

13 years ago

Food is excellent! Service is pretty good. Friendly place

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