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    Otto's Empire Diner

    3.3 (186 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    OTTO'S EMPIRE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fantastic breakfast!
    Jack A.

    Supper clean restaurant, excellent service and fantastic food. Have been here several times, never disappointed

    Grilled chicken sandwich
    Greg H.

    I love this place. I'm going to autos for over a decade and they never disappoint you. The inside is really very diner-like with license plates and pretty much every place you can think of decorating the walls. The staff are wonderful and very courteous. The best thing about Autos is the portions. You really do get what you pay for as all the sandwiches and breakfast especially are large. I would be absolutely shocked if anyone walked out of that place still hungry. If you're up in the Northwest Valley definitely take this place in for breakfast. The biscuits and cinnamon rolls and eggs and home fries are not to be missed. I just happen to stop in for lunch this day and was very thrilled with the grilled chicken sandwich. This place is a staple in this neighborhood and hopefully we'll be for a long time to come.

    Nice fluffy biscuit with really nice sausage gravy
    Nanci G.

    Today the hubs and I decided to stop at Otto's Empire which it has been a few years since we'd been here. The food is so delicious I think better than years ago. We will definitely be coming back here.

    Chicken And Waffles

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    11 years ago

    Please go here for raw prime rib that u cannot eat and horrible customer service... oh yeah and a stomach ache and nausea all day

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    9 years ago

    Fun atmosphere and always knows my order, steak, eggs(soft scrambled) . Thanks for awesome food

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    9 years ago

    Great diner breakfast HUGE portions good coffee. We will be back

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    16 years ago

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    9 years ago

    The absolute best omletes in the valley. Kick butt atmosphere and the owners are the cutest sweetest guys in the world.

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    13 years ago

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    11 years ago

    Did not like at all. Food was super greasy and sloppy. Hashbrowns were burnt. Will not be going back

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    12 years ago

    Good food, decent service, gravy could have been more spicy, will go back to try a crazy Otto burger

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    12 years ago

    Ok service but the food is not good. Horrible coffee, dried out ham, and the worst biscuits and gravy I've had in a long time

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    10 years ago

    Good food, best environment. Weekends are busy but that's expected. Good food and friendly staff.

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    13 years ago

    Great greasy spoon, good customer service, good prices, giant portions

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    8 years ago

    Huge, delicious portions for a reasonable price. I was even able to stay on track with my eating plan. We will be back!

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    11 years ago

    BEST eggs Benedict I've ever had! Prices are a little high but it's a comfortable environment and friendly enough staff.

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    8 years ago

    Great food! Especially if you like food that tastes like home! Just your regular diner, nothing fancy.

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    Ordering counter 4/2026

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    5.6 mi
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    In house Italian Ices

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