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Classic American style diner! Booth and counter service. Friendly staff and a good selection of breakfast option. Had the Farmer's Skillet w/ biscuits. Rolled me out full, and with no complaints! Biscuits were warm and not dry so that was great w/ apple butter. Eggs were not over done and the rest is a meaty blur. Plenty of local regulars were there getting in the morning started. No frills goodness. read more

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Terri W.

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We love to have breakfast or lunch at Nick's! It's exactly what you would expect from a small town diner. The staff is friendly and the food is yummy. They updated the inside a few years ago and it's got white subway tile and a modern feel to it. It's a great vibe and one of my favorite things about Nick's. We feel at home and comfy there. This place is busy for weekend breakfast service. Be prepared to wait a little bit! It's a very popular local breakfast spot! read more

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Christi R.

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Extremely long wait (over an hour). Food was excellent. Service was good. Restaurant was noisy due to how busy it was. Very busy on a Saturday morning. read more

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Staci C.

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Wow... there was a line on Saturday morning at 10:00 am. We had to wait for about 15 to 20 minutes but it was well worth it. The restaurant was super clean and service was extremely friendly and attentive. The portion sizes are enough to satisfy a teenage boy appetite. Hubby and I both left 1/2 our meals on the plate, we were so full. Next time we are in town, we will stop by and try something for lunch. Breakfast was a WIN! Oh and you can order off the entire menu at anytime of the day for those that are not breakfast food lovers. read more

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Keith R.

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Nicks is long time breakfast diner in downtown Denison. Excellent service. Good homemade food. Specialty is breakfast. Catfish, Chicken Fried Steak and Soups. read more

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Ryan M.

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Perfectly capable breakfast diner. Love that they have a breakfast bar to sit and watch the food get prepared. Smelled like bacon as soon as you walked in the door. Service was great and food was hot and delicious. read more

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Todd R.

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The wife and I were in town for an event at Grayson College the night before. Our niece recommended Nick's as a good place for breakfast. We agreed to meet at 10am. We showed up at 9:40 and the parking lot was packed. We go in and there is a wait - no big deal as we were early. We were seated in about 15 mins - not bad considering how packed the place was and the long line behind us. Sorry but I didn't get any pics, but the food was great. I had the biscuits w/ sausage gravy and cheese. Dang good. And a lot of food. The wife had their cinnamon French toast and it was so good - I stole a bite. The niece and her b/f had pancakes and by the looks of empty plates, they enjoyed as well. Portions are big - at least for us. Prices reasonable - all in w/o tip-$67.00. Service was outstanding - as busy as they were, we had our food w/in 10 mins of putting order in. Definitely worth the wait if you don't mind waiting. If you do, there's a Whataburger across the street. read more

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Tim B.

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First the people here are sooo good and nice. They truly care about the people that come into the the location. The prices and the food are well worth the time to stop in. I had breakfast both times there and nothing but greatness. My friend's wife had the burger melt and it was delicious. The Texas toast for it was off the chart! If you get a chance to try this place, please do. And make sure you talk to the servers, they are good people!!! read more

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Devi M.

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Big group of 17 wonderful friendly quick service. Food was delicious. Large portions , we all left full. Thank You So Much for accommodating out large boisterous group. We had so much fun. You can never go wrong with Nick's!! read more

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Elizabeth L.

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It was packed today but the wait wasn't long at all. The food and service are always top notch. Their cinnamon toast is always a highlight.

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Frank E.

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What a neat little family restaurant. Sunday morning and they have a few folks waiting. However the wait was not long to get a table. The wait for an order taker to come to our table was almost as long as the wait to be seated. She did a great job taking the order. The next time we saw her was when we were done. She never checked on us a single time. We even had our coffee filled by two different waitresses. Is this a staff failure or a management/training issue? The food came out reasonably quickly. My eggs, over medium, were perfectly prepared. That "loaf" of hash browns was twice what I'm accustomed to getting at other places. My wife got pancakes. They were plate sized, thick and really good. Would I come back here if I lived here? Absolutely. I'd just want a different waiter. read more

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J M.

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Typical have to wait 15-20 minutes but it is well worth it!! Staff is always friendly. ALL of the waiters come by to take care of you. Price is good for portions and taste. Food is severed within 10 minutes of ordering usually and the specialty orders are correct each time. We have gotten to go and dine in orders or breakfast and lunch and ALWAYS have a good experience. Most of the soups are great too!! Will definitely be back and have taken others with us to introduce them to a local favorite spot that is clean and down home feeling!! read more

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Val C.

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Waitress was sweet and offered great suggestions! Good menu choices, food cooked to perfection pancakes, eggs & bacon and a bit & fries. Hot coffee! All priced as expected. read more

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Sarah L.

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Really wonderful breakfast /lunch place. Amazing service and delicious food. Veggie omelette is full of fresh vegetables (not canned) You can tell they make their biscuits from scratch and use fresh beef (not frozen) for the patty melt. There will probably be a wait but it's worth it. We will be back! read more

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Gd T.

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Been going there since we moved to the area, staff is great and knows when my wife orders the pork chop one is going home to our service dog Bella and has her name on the carry out box read more

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Joe W.

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Best breakfast in town! The eggs are always perfect and fresh and delicious. Go on Tex mex day and get the best quesadilla ever! All the servers are so friendly and nice. I love to sit at the counter and watch the cooks in the kitchen, the beautiful big windows in the front bring in so much natural light. Highly recommend! read more

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Lila C.

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Met up this morning with my (ex) SIL, his new wife and 2 of my grand babies. The service was very friendly and the food was great! When you walk in you get the impression it's going to be commercial food. But you can taste the home made flavor in their food. read more

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Vish P.

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Amazing food for the prices and Excellent service and staff! Great Ambiance ample parking I will go back here when ever I am in the area read more

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Emily S.

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We have been going to Nick's Restaurant for the last 7 years and they sure know how to make their customers feel like family. The food is always good and the restaurant is always clean. I would like to give a special shoutout to Tabitha and Y.J. - thank you for welcoming our family and making our kids feel loved! read more

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Debra H.

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Service was great. Food was delicious. Home cooking away from home.The restaurant was clean.

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thalia M.

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Yummy breakfast, great atmosphere, and amazing service. Such a great mom and pop diner. read more

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James A.

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Nicks has been around as long as I've been in Denison at least 20 years. The food is good. The service is excellent. It's a small town friendly restaurant. I highly recommend it. read more

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Kim B.

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Nick's is one of our favorite places for breakfast after church. The Food is always good and They always serve Generous portions. They have Excellent service. If you are looking for Country Cafe ambiance, you'll find it there. read more

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Robin B.

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It doesn't get much better than Nick's!! Food is AMAZING! Everything we have had was sooo good!!! Service is first class all the way!! The people are so friendly and kind. You get a small town feel when you're there as many of the customers are greeted by their name. Just love how kind and friendly everyone is! Highly recommend this place. We stop by every time we drive thru Denison! read more

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Pat R.

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There's no better place in Denison for breakfast than Nick's. The food is wonderful and the service is great. Very friendly staff. Whenever I'm in Denison, I go to Nick's. read more

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Lee C.

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Awesome place to eat breakfast!! Service is 2nd to none. Very friendly staff that go out of their way to make sure the food and service is great! This place just feels like home! Our family of 5 is hooked! read more

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Good breakfast, good service, and good-sized servings. We will definitely return next time we're in the area.

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Faz K.

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We had the most wonderful server take care of us while we were here. A large group with kids of all ages and she did a great job and was very patient with the kids. The food was fine, nothing extra ordinary. Standard diner fare. I would've 3 starred but the service is truly top notch and helped us feel at home. That matters. Would happily stop here again if in the area. read more

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Steven B.

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Nick's Family Restaurant is fantastic! The food is delicious, and the service is excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. If you're looking for great food with exceptional service, Nick's Family Restaurant is the place to go! read more

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Nicole S.

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The food was very good and you got a lot for the price. I went on a week day for lunch and they were busy.

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Christopher P.

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A very friendly and welcoming place. I felt so much like family I was afraid I was going to have to do the dishes. Food was very good and plenty to eat. Just a side note, My wife and I asked the waitress about a local antique store and a customer overheard and said, "Follow me. I'll take you right there!" An excellent family restaurant. read more

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This is a iconic local place. Plenty of friendly regulars that welcome you along with friendly efficiency from the staff. Very family based and oriented. Please do not open carry, signage on inner door, concealed carry is welcomed. Extra crispy hash browns are amazing, plenty of variety on the menu. Inside is spotless and well kept. There is bar seating and table seating. Pay at the register on the way out. This place is locally owned and well worth supporting. read more

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Taufiq H.

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Good value for money Nice homey place. Packed outside parking and packed inside. Awesome servers and good food. Fast service!! Lots of country food and friendly local. Of course I went with my regular vegetarian Omlettte for $7.50 with hash browns and dry wheat toast Such a good deal !! Cooked to perfection. read more

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Linda C.

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i Give the chicken pot pie by a low rating because the chicken came from a can instead of boiled in a pan making broth then shredded into pie. Home cooking meals do not used processed canned meat!!! read more

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Tracy O.

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Immaculately Clean. Great local greasy spoon. Family owned with lots of staff. Never disappointed. read more

Nick's Family Restaurant - Great local greasy spoon for locals. Immaculately clean with lots of staff and family owned and operated. Never disappointed - Diners Near Me - Denison, Texas

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Linda J.

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Great food - huge portions! Very friendly, my husband had the croissant sandwich and I got the hash stack. Brought home most of it. Even the cinnamon toast was good!! read more

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Leigh Ann S.

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Great service! Went after camping at Eisenhower State Park. Wonderful people and food. Great stop after camping

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Frances C.

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Had lunch here with a friend. The atmosphere is very friendly and the food is good. She had the cinnamon roll French toast and I had the salad and soup. read more

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Mason T.

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The food and service was all amazing. Price isn't bad at all! Sitting at the bar reminded me of being at an upscale breakfast diner.

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I had to eat here 4 days in a row before I rated it. It's all good, but I think they put an addictive chemical into the chicken pot pie.

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210 S Austin Ave
Denison, TX 75020
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(903) 463-3687
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Hours

What time does Nick's Family Restaurant open?

Nick's Family Restaurant opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Nick's Family Restaurant close?

Nick's Family Restaurant closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Nick's Family Restaurant closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Nick's Family Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Nick's Family Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant does have catering options.

Does Nick's Family Restaurant serve alcohol?

No, Nick's Family Restaurant does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Nick's Family Restaurant allow dogs?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant allows dogs.

Does Nick's Family Restaurant have TVs?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Nick's Family Restaurant have bike parking?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant has bike parking.

Does Nick's Family Restaurant have outdoor seating?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant has outdoor seating options.

Does Nick's Family Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Nick's Family Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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No, Nick's Family Restaurant does not have free WiFi.

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