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    Original Market Diner

    3.9 (651 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cabbage roll special
    Victoria E.

    While down in the hospital district had to stop by for lunch. Great diner ambiance and wait staff. Small can be crowded and noisy but delicious home cooking. They serve breakfast all day and we were tempted but my friend came for their liver & onions, with spinach & macaroni & cheese. She enjoyed every bite along with the brown gravy it came with. I went with one of the lunch specials a smaller portion for $12.95. A giant Cabbage roll stuffed with rice and pork and covered in a creole sauce with one side fried okra. Food was great and so much I had plenty for another meal. Also rolls and cornbread.

    #3 - delish!
    Kristy S.

    Loved it! My friend and I sat at the breakfast bar and really enjoyed it. The food was delivered hot and fast, and was delish. It was fun to dine at the counter and watch the entire "machine" in action. I especially loved their B&G and hash browns. So so delish! Will definitely return!

    The best chocolate shake in dallas
    Meggie W.

    The best breakfast diner in Dallas!!! The service and food is always consistently and exceptionally excellent. Their coffee is great! The shakes are incredible! Eggs and beef are always cooked as requested. The menu offers a large selection of options for breakfast as well as lunch. Highly recommend. We absolutely love this place!

    Kelly S.

    This was a cute old-fashioned diner, and our waiter was very kind, but the food was very underwhelming. It was in need of major seasoning. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and jt tasted like the patty was unsalted. The other guests with me said their food was also just ok. A better diner option is maple leaf diner in carrolton.

    Dallas D.

    Service was really great and food came out fast! My lemon with tea was pretty funny but I enjoy lots of lemon juice so I didn't mind too much. My apple pancakes were so delicious and filled me up completely! My friend's food was also good according to them

    Pecan, Applle Or Blueberry Waffle
    Sanjna B.

    We had an excellent brunch here on July 4th! It was packed, but we got seated after a 15 min wait and service was great despite how busy it was. I also love all the sauces, syrups, and jams at each table. We got the blueberry waffle, and I loved the waffle but did not like the blueberry sauce, I wish it had real blueberries instead. I loved the biscuits-they were buttery and soft. I also liked the Ranchero omelete, but wish the salsa had more flavor. The hashbrowns were perfectly crispy! Overall, we had an excellent meal here.

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    Thomas P.

    Great, classic diner. Felt like a hole in the wall restaurant. The food was delicious, and service was friendly and inviting. I got the eggs Benedict which was delicious.

    Kurt V.

    Take a step back in time to the early 1950's at the Original Market Diner. While the decor fits the era this place was built and adds to the ambiance of the place, the prices are far from those of the 1950's. Example, just under $17.00 for an omelette! The food was just ok, not great and certainly not bad. I ordered a Ham & Cheese Omelette that came with Hash Browns and Biscuits and Gravy. We also tried the Pancakes. I enjoyed the light and fluffy biscuits and the hashed browns the most. My grandma used to say "some pancakes need a little more syrup than others". These were pancakes that needed extra syrup! The service was great, absolutely nothing to be critical or uncomplimentary there about. Our server Laura was fantastic.

    Jalapeño cheese burger
    Ivan J.

    We came here after day one of martial arts state finals. It was right next to our hotel. Figured why not? Overall our experience was great. First the place felt like a part out of a horror film. Not a typical classic diner, but a dark classic diner. Like twilight zone. I don't know, that's what the midget said? I thought it was cool. A little rough, but it kinda was cool. Ok onto the food. The service was ok. I think it's because we went right before they closed, and we felt a bit rushed. We kept it simple, and just had burgers and the jalapeño mozzarella sticks. Let's start with the appetizer. They were actually good. They mixed the jalapeño flavor into the breading. You can see the jalapeño on the outside of the sticks! Great idea and it works! Wish they were actually spicy. Still good! He had the bacon cheeseburger, and I had the jalapeño cheeseburger. The buns were great, the beef could've used more seasoning. They give you tons of fries! Where they were creative with the mozzarella sticks, my jalapeño burger was just a burger with pickled Jalapeño slices from a can thrown on top. Not creative at all, and a little disappointing. Like a reach to charge more. We had dessert, hard not too when you are sitting next to the case. We asked for a recommendation and were told carrot cake and banana cream pie. They were both great, but the carrot cake was by far better. Not too sweet, not too much carrot. Just right. The other pie was just ok. Also, a HUGE plus is they had stevia at the table! I wish more restaurants had it! We will come back when we are back, to try more of the menu!

    Ham & cheese omelette with crispy hash browns and biscuits and gravy.
    Kim B.

    Cute little diner. The food was delicious and cooked the way I ordered it. The portion size was more than I could eat and price wasn't bad. Service was great. Food came out quickly and hot.

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    Katrina D.

    Hubby said "it's lunch time and there is this diner that I know is right in tune with your vintage living heart"! So off we went to the Original Market Diner! It's pretty small so adjust your schedule and time to accommodate a possible wait. We were there for an early lunch around 11:30 and zero wait time. The original part of the diner only has a counter and just a few booths and tables but it's so cute! Our waitress obviously is a long term employee who was knowledgeable, friendly and fast. She even apologized that my cup of coffee was drained before she filled it. I laughed and no problem I kind of gulped it down pretty quickly today. Ordered the iced cinnamon roll. French toast and hubby ordered the wild pig omelette with toast and hashbrowns. It was delish! Super cool vibe, great staff and good food. Be advised though it is a little pricier than other places, but it is also near downtown and Maple. You will see a wonderful mix of Dallasites from blue collar to white collar enjoying the food. So if you're looking for old-school diner with upscale food, this is your place!

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    Antonio S.

    Local classic, I've lived within walking distance of this diner for the longest time, but only recently ventured in. Walking in, you feel the classic diner vibe. A mix of booths, tables, and the kitchen side bar. Low indoor lighting but plenty of windows allowing natural light in. The location has plenty of foot traffic but no wait. There's a melodic comfort hearing the kitchen, and others conversing. It's an inviting place. My waitress was very attentive and friendly. She was quick to bring me my water and coffee, not long after taking my order. I ordered the classic eggs with sausage, hashbrowns, and biscuits & gravy. The food arrived fresh with my eggs cooked to perfection. The sausage was a little dry but still delicious. The biscuits were fresh and the perfect sponge to soak up the yolks. The food was as you'd expect from a diner hitting the spot after a long night out. I'm eager to come back and try some of their other options. Highly recommend!

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    Enjoyed an awesome omelette and they have friendly wait staff . Meal was at a very fair price. Good coffee too

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    Best biscuits ever. Enough said. Service was great and the portions were very generous.

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    Great vibes, reminds me of Seinfeld. It's like how a diner looks. But the food was just alright, good portions though.

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    Fast and friendly service. Great hole in the wall breakfast place. Lots of food for a good price.

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