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    Pelham Diner

    4.3 (161 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    PELHAM DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Massive pancake! Crispy bacon!!
    Johnny L.

    Wow, this was my first time here, and it was super busy, just like a classic diner! The bacon was crispy, but the real star was the pancake--it was practically the size of the plate! I haven't seen anything like this since I left the West Coast, so it was a delightful local treat. Even when it was super busy, the food was fresh and served quickly! I saw a party with 10 people there. Some people say the Diner is dying but you can just look here and see a thriving business. The bus boy was lighting up the place with joking and just making the place feel light hearted.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Mitchell C.

    Great old school breakfast spot. Pancakes are massive. 2 people can only eat 1. Wife and I split the patriot breakfast and biscuits and gravy. We had way too much food.

    Patriot breakfast with grits and eggs over easy
    Carrie J.

    Perfect diner breakfast! Menu has everything you could possibly want. Don't be intimidated by the size of the pancake. It is like vanilla air! I managed half of it with my Patriot Breakfast. Hubby had biscuits and gravy with sausage. Came out faster than I thought possible. Service was excellent. We were well looked after. Great coffee, too! We will come back if we are ever in this area. Highly recommend!!

    Peach Cobbler, Corn, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Roll, and BBQ Pulled Pork
    Dawson S.

    Pelham Diner is a beautiful hole-in-the-wall style buffet restaurant. The food is incredibly cheap for what you get and you can always go back for another round and you will still end up cheaper than just one platter of food at most other restaurants. The food is kept warm, never cold and the cooks and waiters are super friendly and always checking on you. My food was absolutely delicious, though it was a bit on the salty side. The only thing that keeps this from being a perfect 5 stars is the restrooms are in rather poor condition and that could be a turn-off for a handful of people. Other than that, if you are stopping by Pelham and want a nice place to eat, this is it!

    Hubby loving the famous coffee.
    Sharon K.

    This place is fabulous. We're on vacation and our rule is only go to local restaurants, nothing we can have at home. So we found this dinner, lots of locals eating here. The waitress was fun and charming. The food was amazing. The place was clean. The biscuits were great. The best part, Cedric. He was clean and filling coffee and my hubby made a comment about the basketball hat and Cedric gave my husband a comical dirty look and kept it up through the entire meal. It was fabulous

    Biscuits and gravy
    Clint L.

    On my way to Tuscaloosa, and I needed some breakfast, I found this little gem. Now, this place has some Southern charm and great hospitality. The staff is super friendly, and I think the entire customer base was just speaking freely and out loud with them my entire stay. And the place is small, so you gear everything! The only issue for me is the waitress singing every 80's song out loud. It got old after a little while. I was hungry. Looking around, the portions looked to be fairly large. The pancakes are frickin' huge! I ordered the Oxmoor breakfast: three eggs, 2 choices of meats (double patties for me), grits or hashbrowns, toast or biscuits, and a bowl of gravy, Wow! All of that for $10.95! All the condiments you need are already setting on the table; hot sauce, ketchup, jelly, salt, and pepper. The food was served quick. Food tasted good. All in all, a great stop!

    Beef tips,  squash casserole, pintos
    Deyon J.

    Yum yum yummy! I'd been wanting to give this diner a try but I'm not usually down this way during breakfast and lunch hours. But today was the day. Pelham diner is a meat and veggies soul food spot. The lunch menu changes daily and it's served cafeteria style... which I like so that I can see what the food looks like before I make a choice. My sis and I enjoyed our plates. We couldn't eat it all. I ended up taking my porkchop home for dinner and it was still good. No complaints. The service was great and the staff was very very welcoming and kind. Like going to granny's house (ya'll know I love southern charm). I have to go back soon for breakfast to try the pancakes... even the other customers were telling us how amazing they are. Pelham Diner... stay delicious cause I'm coming back!

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    Cheryl M.

    For a good value and good food, come here! The menu isn't extensive but they have your basic breakfast stuff. I got the patriot breakfast. 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns and a pancake. Everton was really good. Bacon cooked crisp, grits creamy and buttery, eggs as I ordered. The pancake was enormous. They call it a hub cap. Needless to say, I took more than half of my pancake home. Service was good. We will come here again if we are in the area.

    I had the Patriot. It's more than too much food...delicious!

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    It was good, but not impressive! I would not go out of my way to go there again. Good service.

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    2 years ago

    The food & atmosphere is great. I recommend this place. The place was very clean and everyone was super nice.

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    This place is awful with service. Always have a min of 45 min wait n food was microwaved. Not coming back here.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food. Large portions. Friendly service. This is a popular breakfast place on the weekends. Will definitely be back.

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Great service! We were traveling and got a great breakfast before getting back on the road.

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    Food was great!!!! Prices are a little steep. Interior of restaurant needs some work.

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    Fantastic food and great service. The lunch buffet is awesome. Best bread pudding I've ever tasted.

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    4 years ago

    Very friendly down home food. Perfect for locals and welcoming to out of towners. The man-hole pancakes are a must.

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    Great ole school Diner. Food and wait staff are A+. Local breakfast stop. I travel for work and find it hard to find such a place

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    2 years ago

    The Western Omelet with salsa with grits was so delicious. Great service and friendly staff. I will continue to visit for good food.

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    I'm so excited that they have opened up a new brunch spot in Pelham! We visited about an hour…read morebefore closing on a Sunday, hoping to miss the church crowd, and we were successful! The space is by Taco Mac, and the new construction is bright, open, and welcoming. They have a pet friendly patio. I got the deep fried French toast, and while I'm more of a fan of traditional French toast, this was still pretty good, with the perfect amount of whipped cream and berries. My boyfriend's breakfast burrito was DELICIOUS, I'll be getting that next time. Definitely a welcome addition to Pelham's breakfast and brunch scene!

    We revisited 4/3/2026 at 7:52 am. Was surprisingly empty, got a window booth seat and saw they had…read moreNew* Spring cocktails. I'm a sucker for cocktails at any hour so I tried the Citrus mint Spritz . It was ok . Drinks once again are not their specialty but they are trying so I do appreciate that! I tried shrimp and grits this time w/red eye gravy. The gravy had a sort of vinegar taste and filled with bacon. I liked it better than the shrimp honestly. I would get it again sans the shrimp. I think I just don't like shrimp for breakfast lol. My husband got chicken and waffles. The waffle is thick and the chicken is lightly breaded. The chicken is the top thing to get here!!! It's not heavily battered and they filleted the chicken breast. No legs, or thighs here. We personally liked this. Service was fast and friendly. She always checked on us . We appreciate this. All in all it checked all my boxes 1. Good food 2. Good and fast service 3. Friendly employees 4. Clean bathrooms Unlike elites who think I don't give 5 star reviews to local places . I do indeed . I just have certain standards. They met them this time and that's why they get my coveted 5 * this visit. CONGRATS!!!! You deserve it !

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    I came here again on a Sunday at 11 for brunch with my friends. When I arrived, I was seated pretty…read morequickly and we had 5 of us. I started off with a pineapple, orange juice mimosa that was very delicious and refreshing. If you aren't already aware, this used to be an elementary school, which makes it even more interesting to me. I have the crabcakes Benedict as I've had before. It's so delicious with the hash brown sticks. As we were sitting, there did get busier however our server Jackie S was very attentive. I will definitely be back. I do like that they're white tablecloths as it makes it feel like a more fancier restaurant. I did visit the bathrooms, which are for all the businesses in this building and it was clean. If you haven't yet, been here for brunch or dinner I highly suggest checking it out.

    Half Shell Oyster House never disappoints! Every time I come, I get the Redfish Orleans, and it's…read morealways so flavorful and delicious. You get one side with your entrée, but I honestly can't come here without getting the Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée with Honey Butter. It is SO good and easily one of my favorite things on the menu! Not pictured, but I also always get the Chargrilled Oysters as an appetizer. I usually go for the Oyster Sampler because you get to try all of the different oyster flavors they offer, and they're all so good. This location is also really nice, cozy, and quiet, which makes it a great spot for a relaxed meal. The food is consistently delicious, and I always leave satisfied.

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    These are not all the same photos lol, I just like what I like and get the same meal every-time!…read moreThis is real food, cooked by good people. I am greeted by Mr.Eddie (the owner) himself every time I go and have had nothing but friendly conversations/interactions with most if not all of the staff. Mr.Eddie runs a tight ship! The food is fresh and hot every time, and on the one occasion where it wasn't, Mr.Eddie personally brought me a fresh piece of fried chicken! 10/10 each visit and would give it more stars if i could. It is a bit on the pricy side but i would much rather support a local business and friendly face, than corporate restaurant/fast food that comes from who knows where and doesn't care about your food or experience. Hope this cafe can stay open for as long as possible! Much love to the Bevelle family

    In the area for errands and came across Bevelle. A cafeteria style line that you go through and…read morepick out what you want. All the staff was incredibly friendly. They said everything is made fresh daily and the food tastes that way! We got turkey and dressing with fried okra and green beans. We were a fan of the dressing and the fried okra. The fried okra wasn't heavily breaded, made them that much better. Everything else we got was pretty tasty too. It's price is about 35% higher than the meat and two place we typically go to that's closer to pur home, but I would come back here next time we are in the area again.

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