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    Poor Boy’s Diner

    3.9 (237 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    POOR BOY’S DINER ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jay B.

    So, it finally happened. After years of driving back and forth past this place, I finally got around to walking inside and actually trying the food. Poor Boy's is one of those places that always stood out to me for its namesake and convenient location. Judging from the hours and menu format, it's clear this restaurant's specialty is breakfast, despite what the numerous photos might have you think. So naturally, I tried the veggie omelet with all the fixins. I gotta say...they live up to the hype. PB gets packed on the weekends, so it's best to arrive here early. Like...before 9:30. The inside is cozy and quaint, but also small. I imagine it doesn't take long for this place to fill up during peak hours. The omelet was pretty simple, but tasty with no singed or burnt edges like how so many other breakfast joints screw up their omelets. They sauteed all the veg prior to compiling the omelet, so that's a bonus. The hashbrowns were an interesting, new texture I'm not familiar with. It's hard to describe, but it's almost like....if hashbrowns were rice. In any case, I dig it and I'll have to try mine with onion next time. The bacon was crispy as requested, though also a little thick. One thing's for sure, you won't leave here hungry. They must've given bestie's hubby like half a loaf of bread's worth of toast; regular AND French (for some reason). I'll stick with my English muffin for now. Overall...like an 8 out of 10. My only real complaint about PB's is the furniture. Well....some of it. Their booths feel like they haven't renovated in decades. Because I definitely had what felt like a coat hanger shoved up my fifth point of contact. I imagine the chairs at the tables are more comfortable, so.....stick with the tables, if you can. I certainly see myself returning for a classic hash and eggs over easy. Till then, I'm giving Poor Boy's Diner 4 pristinely cooked veggie omelets (minus peppers) out of 5.

    Diana N.

    Went here before a hike and it was a solid place to go. We were able to sit at a table after waiting for a few minutes. Menu can be slightly confusing if potatoes and toast are included as pasty of your meal due to an addition that the restaurant had to add. But just ask to clarify and the waitress will help. I had the corned beef hash with sourdough toast, two eggs and tater tots. The tots were super crispy and well seasoned. All other parts of the meal were solid. Get here on the earlier side and you get a seat. Also, your entire party needs to be present before you can get a table.

    From the specials menu: the fried pork chops with maple syrup and bacon on top. Added with a side of fries and a side of sweet potato fries
    Andrea H.

    Simply Excellent food! This was our second time stopping in at this diner. What I really like about it is we went there for dinner and the menu was just so huge. You could get a breakfast favorite, a sandwich, or a full hot cooked dinner. So they really had something for everyone! I ordered an item from their specials menu which was this fried pork chop with bacon and maple syrup on top. I never had anything like it; not only was it gigantic, but it was delicious. There were three medium sized pork chops on the plate. The combination of the bacon and the maple syrup were simply delicious. My friend had the turkey sandwich and dad had the special burger with onion soup and onion rings. Big portions and tasty. You can't go wrong with that. It's located straight off the highway so it's easy to get to. Anyone whether they're old or young will find something to like off the menu and enjoy this comfort food spot.

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    Great food and a very large breakfast Menu. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but it is worth it.

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    Excellent food and excellent service! Menus constantly changing, and they always seem happy to see you

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    Delicious food great drinks and excellent service. Fun atmosphere very accommodating. We go there when possible .

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    Wonderful family style restaurant. Great breakfast and exceptional service by our waitress Judith.

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    Great Diner Food at a reasonable price. Staff is extremely hospitable and they encompass that retro feel with their decor.

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    Excellent service. The woman working the diner seems so friendly and is wonderful at multitasking. She is also very nice !

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