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    Old Lighthouse Diner

    4.4 (181 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Taste of Kuntry: Two sausages (or bacon), 1 egg your way and 1 biscuit with gravy.
    Dianne Z.

    We ended up having breakfast here two mornings on our long weekend in Bristol. Pretty easy to find on a main road but prepare for a wait on Saturday morning. I estimate they have 10-12 tables. Only open for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Saturday. On our visits, there were three servers, two behind the counter cooking and another employee bussing tables/cleaning. They all moved in perfect motion with each other. If you can get past all the Trump memorabilia for sale at the cashier's desk, you will enjoy your breakfast here. The two of us had coffee and a meal for less than $20 total.

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    Coach C.

    Amazingly delicious pancakes - one fills me up because they're huge! Lovely service! The decor is unique and cozy. I love the albums!

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    Amy S.

    Family owned and operated. Historic theme in old Bristol location. Has a long wait during NASCAR race weekend but once you are seated, they serve your order VERY fast. Really good food, breakfast or lunch, and friendly folks, makes for a good start to the day!

    Michelle E.

    This place is AMAZING! The food is delicious! They were so sweet and hospitable. I wish everyone was like that. I would highly recommend this place. Its truly your ma n pop spot food cooked with love.

    Scott M.

    Family owned and operated business with a can do attitude on making the best home cooked meal for you at a reasonable price. I have the 2 eggs, chopped steak (fresh ground hamburger) and sausage gravel over test toast. Yummmmmmm. This is southern home cooking at its best. Why spend top dollar for fast food that is full of preservatives when you can eat freshly prepared home cooking for the same price.

    Melissa R.

    Passing through Bristol and we had to stop here based on the reviews. When your server is same one who gets up at 3am to bake the bread, this is a spot you have to try. Friendly and fast service, this is a small but bustling spot. I had the 4oz bacon cheeseburger and appreciated the perfectly cooked bacon on it- the lettuce was crisp and the tomato was so ripe! It's small but a perfect little package. Paired with hand cut fries for a perfect little lunch. My husband had the Loaded Hash Browns with the house baked bread - delicious! Yelpers, stop in, have a bite and appreciate a local spot with personality and the friendliest service I've had in ages

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    Paul A.

    I love local dinners and this one was no disappointment,,waitress was friendly and helpful...don't pass this local gem ....you don't get a huge portion but what you get was cooked to perfection.....

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    Melinda Y.

    We stopped in here with the fam for brunch. It is small and we had to wait a bit, but it was worth it. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our food came out pretty quickly and we all enjoyed it. I had the veggie omelette and got the homemade toast which was a nice touch and so delicious! The decor is interesting to look at. It was fun to explain to the kids who some of the people in the pictures were. Overall a fun, good place to eat.

    Patty melt on home made bread

    The burgers were so good! And the fries! And the home made bread! And the service is friendly and efficient. But the coffee was no bueno.

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    10 years ago

    Wow, service was excellent and the breakfast was great. Small hometown diner, a great find.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome food great people always use yelp on trips never failed us yet loved the Philly cheese steaks and very clean bathrooms

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    9 years ago

    Friendly and attentive staff. Very clean. Great food, fluffiest pancakes I've ever had. Overall good atmosphere, real mom and pop.

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    11 years ago

    Extremely friendly and accommodating along with the delicious food. The loaded hash browns are the way to go.

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    9 years ago

    Was passing through the area. Stopped for breakfast. Family owned. Great older decor. Staff was friendly. Food was delicious

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    9 years ago

    Sucks... was established by previous owner... but they can't hold a candle to them... to pricey and menu sucks

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    10 years ago

    Nice friendly place to eat. Staff is very friendly and on top of their game. Great place for a quick breakfast

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