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    Poor Boy’s Diner

    3.9 (239 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    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

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    Tried many times, always makes me sick. They use lots of butter and oil or maybe it's old oil- not sure.

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    Great breakfasts, friendly service (truly) and outdoor seating under a tent. What more do you need on your way north? Thank you!

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    I have to say Poor Boys has a nice spacious out door area. I stopped for lunch with my daughter got a great meal and felt safe.

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    Always accommodating and great diner food. Gives the place across the street a run for their money!

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    Food is always great, servers are very nice. Favorite weekend breakfast spot. Worth the wait in line!

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