This family owned business is a hidden gem. The place is not modern but what it lacks in current times, it basks in history. The original owner passed but his daughter has kept the traditions alive. There are items on the menu that are marked to have been the original owner's favorites. The food was good and the service was great! The Greek gyro was in a wrap form but was extremely good. The mushroom burger was a bit lacking. The sweet potatoe fries were delicious! The place is clearly liked by locals as it was nearly empty when we arrived and standing room only when we left. Definitely worth a stop. read more

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I ordered a gyro & salad combo. The menu said it came with potato chips and below it said you could sub chip for fries, so fries or onion rings. I told the waitress I wanted to sub out the chips for so fires. Not once did she say oh chips are not included in the gyro you ordered just all the other gyros?! Huh? She said it won't even allow her ring it up that way. Then why not come back to the table and tell me that? Instead you ring in the large order not even the small order! Added over $6 to my lunch tab. I doubt I will be back. Fix your menu or train your staff better. That should have been taken off my bill period. This wasn't my fault but you took a first time customer to a last time customer. read more

Great, friendly service. Low quality ingredients. Likely wouldn't return. Sausage was gross.

Amazing!! 100/100!! Laura was AMAZING!!! Best service I've seen in a long time! We will definitely be back and bring everyone with. read more

Very nice diner with great prices. Service was friendly and efficient. It was Monday night, 5 ish and it wasn't crowded. We sat at a table and reviewed the extensive menu and special options. read more

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We are on vacation and this popped up on google. We stopped by for breakfast and we were so happy! The food came out super fast! The staff was so kind and filling the coffees and drinks for everyone in a full place over and over at like rapid speed lol. The food is home style stuff we had in our home town as kids. We will be back next time we are in this town!! read more

This is what I call a diner! You instantly feel welcomed by staff and you know the coffee is brewing while some great aromas are coming from the kitchen. Park easily outside, no steps to enter. Plenty of seats to choose from: table? booth? Or counter? Breakfast menu or lunch menu? My gyro was delicious-- loved the homemade tzatziki sauce! Prices are super reasonable :) read more

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Great diner! The people were so friendly. It's a must if you are in the area. It was our second time here, drove out of our way to actually eat here since the first time was amazing. Great variety. I would bet you won't be disappointed with anything you order. read more

Can't beat the burgers, I had hamburger sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes yummy, the bread was soft and fresh. We love randy's. We have never been dissatisfied. read more

Randy's Diner is the quintessential diner you see on TV. Every employee is friendly and welcoming. There is no place that refills your coffee cup than Randy's! The food is delicious, from breakfast specials to dinner entrees and everything in between. As soon as you walk in the door you are greeted and seated. Perfect diner ambiance. Be sure to make a stop at Randy's! read more

Absolutely AMAZING food and service, I don't think it even took 10 minutes for our food to come out. Server was very friendly, the only thing I would consider complaining about was that there was a fly annoying me(they can't really control that though). Very good prices for the quality, absolutely will be coming here again :) read more

Great diner. We stopped in for lunch. Had the spaghetti, which was delicious and very reasonably priced. She had a Reuben, which was also delicious. Would definitely return. read more

Great food! Great service! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND:) Preacher Pete say's, amen!!

Nothings Finer than Randy's Diner. That is their slogan and this place is a gem. You feel like you are walking into small town US, because it seems like everyone knows each other. This family owned and operated business delivers good quality food. The menu has a lot to offer and it is always offering something seasonal or new. I had a gyro wrap it was awesome. It's a busy place for a reason. read more

We found this local gem as we landed at Traverse City Airport and we wanted something from a local restaurant. Randy's is a special place, quaint and full of great food options ranging from traditional hamburgers, to turkey and gravy, to roast beef and gravy and a nice assortment of Salads with homemade dressing. I like to ask places like this, what is your favorite thing on the menu and i was pleasantly surprised to hear that fried cod with homemade dip is their specialty!!! Wow, was the cod fantastic, crisp, but not overdone, nice large white flaky chunks of fish...no need for any condiments, no sauce of any kind...the natural succulent flavor was all that was needed. The burgers were had by others and they didn't disappoint, thr fries were absolutely amazing. We had such a great meal that we stopped here on the way back where our son flexed his In-N-Out shirt read more

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Based on food: Interior not as nostalgic as I had hoped but definitely had its own character. I recommend the homemade malts and house fries. Hoping to go back sometime for what appears to be epic breakfast. read more

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We love the food and service at Randy's Diner. The affordable prices are a bonus. The wait staff is prompt and we especially love the waitress named April. She is our favorite and always greets us with a smile. Definitely recommend!! read more

Took my mother out to breakfast. We love local places that are recommended by locals. I was referred here by the folks at Sleder's tavern and agree with their recommendation. Home cooked-style breakfast. Mom enjoyed a waffle,...me, I enjoyed the corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, hash brow and with rye toast and gravy. $24 + tip for the two of us and worth every penny. Definitely a place to come back to! read more

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I just ate at Randy's Diner and became violently ill. Yes, I got food poisoning as did my friend. I'm a type one diabetic and could not eat as I couldn't keep anything down. I went to the ER and they confirmed I got food poisoning. I'll not EVER go back to Randy's Diner!!! read more

Definitely a locals hang out, but the service was friendly and fast. The serve breakfast all day so my partner was able to get eggs and hashbrowns while I had an awesome Reuben. A great value. Classic small town diner vibe. read more

Good breakfast, decent prices. They have toast and eggs for 3.99 as an early bird special. Basic but hard to find anything for 3.99 these days. read more

We were newcomers to Traverse City less than a year ago, and Randy's is Just the kind of place you hope to find in your new neighborhood. The food is always good, service always super-friendly and it's all affordable. Even the other diners make the place pleasant--this is where we learned that North Country folks are so nice. We became regulars at first visit! read more

Great home style cooking! Quick and friendly service. Old fashioned diner setting. Makes you want to return.

A perfect diner experience! It was a busy morning, but we didn't have to wait long and we were immediately greeted when we walked in. They graciously accommodated our odd number group (5) and moved some tables together for us. The mother-daughter duo that were waitressing were fantastic and were running that full diner like pros! The service was great, the food was very yummy and fast, and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for in a breakfast place. My group all said we wished we have a Randy's we're we live! We plan to make this a regular stop on all of our Traverse City adventures in the future. read more

Don't judge a restaurant from its outside! I've seen this place many times in my travels to the beverage store nextdoor but not needing to eat, never thought to stop in. Today? Hungry and hitting the road home, I stopped into Randy's and instantly knew I needed a sandwich from here. Small but mighty, my gyro didn't last long ! Their fries? crunchy, and tasty. "just one more" Give them a go! read more

This little hole in the wall restaurant is really good all around. I had a burger and it was great.

This diner is love on a plate. Flagrant hospitality with its arms wrapped around Mdwest comfort food, including breakfasts served all day, and lunches with some fresh and healthy salad and wrap options. But that shouldn't tempt you away from their burgers and meatloaf if that is what part of a diner menu speaks to you. Because their burgers are hard to beat, unless you are more of a hand-battered cod kind of person, which this place also does really well. Have a shake or a malt, or a piece of banana cream pie or strawberry rhubarb sometimes. They grind the beans for their coffee, which brews from open to close. Each of the waitresses has a collection of regulars, and it's a hoot to see them give each other the business between bites. read more

Our Airbnb host recommended this place. Cheap good diner food. Wait was a bit long at the host stand, but it was during mid morning rush at 10a read more

Was not pressed in any way except water was good and service was ok. Wife had the hot roast beef sandwich was luncheon meat sliced on stale bread gravy was ok. I had fired cod. Fish was watery breading was not good coleslaw tasted old. Fries were hot however they were the battered kind (not my favorite).Service was not bad. That's why the 2 stars read more

Never judge a book by its cover! Although that's exactly what I did! It's an ugly diner with a terrible interior design but it's well worth the money to eat there! I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! The Korean Salad made my day! The seasoning they put on the steak is a stunning addition and the Korean dressing made it all the more flavorful! Our waitress was also very kind and I overall enjoyed my eating experience! Would defiantly recommend and I would defiantly go back! read more

We stopped in to have lunch at The Diner before heading home to Grand Rapids after a a few days of R&R in Traverse City and we sure were glad we did! I observed a lot of "locals", army vets and folks whom the waitresses knew by name and what they liked to drink right away! We ordered the Beef & Mushroom Noodle Soup which was delicious and reminded me of something my Grandmother would make. Next we had the Walleye, fries and coleslaw that was up on their Menu/Dry erase board along with the soups and desserts and sandwich specials. ( I wish I could have had a taste of each of their featured soups! ) The Walleye was a nice big fillet that had a delicious batter and I loved how it was served with a big squeeze bottle of homemade tartar sauce that was great with our fries! We skipped dessert because we were so full but will try one when we return!!! Sooner rather than later! read more

The food was amazing. The staff was great and friendly. Inside is decorated with cute antique signs adorable

We loooooved Randy's Diner. Cute atmosphere, delicious food, and Cindy is the best waitress both sides of the Mississippi. I absolutely will come back next time we are in town! read more

Found this place in Yelp, and nothing better than a greasy spoon. We ordered chicken tenders with their amazing fries, and cod with hash Brown. The chicken and cod were both lightly battered and crispy. The amazing fries were good, but I didn't get the hype. Staff was friendly and attentive. We saw families, couples, seniors, friends eating here - a very good environment. The cost was decent. The heat register in the bathroom needed fixing but the bathroom was otherwise clean. read more

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I had the chicken spinach wrap. It was very good. My children loved the chicken tenders. Great experience would absolutely go again. Cindy was amazing! read more

Good food, good portions, very GOOD service!! Well worth the visit. Reminds me of the old highway travel Truck stops. Good food, portions, quick refills, friendly servers!! For my summers north at least once a week visit!! read more

Delicious first restaurant after they opened back up great choice for indoors dining and great burger selections

If you are in the mood for diner style cheap eats and attentive service, this is the place to go!

We decided to have breakfast here at the recommendation of a family member. The place was very busy with almost no open tables so we had high hopes. The coffee was good and my wife and I ordered two types of omelette's with potatoes & toast. The potatoes were undercooked, and our omelette's were both overdone (brown vs. light yellow). Toast was perfect. If I were to grade the food using a school grading system - our food would be a D+ to a C-. Not the worst food, but TC has much better breakfast places. read more

Randy's Diner - Menu 7/2013 - Diners Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Perfectly friendly, fast, delicious breakfast! We had the homemade beef noodle soup, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast... the hash browns were a tad underdone, but I thought everything else was fine! I'd be happy to come back. read more

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