Sam&#x27;s Diner

Don't know yet... Sitting here waiting for my New York cheesecake pancake filled with fresh…read morestrawberries yum yum Lea is the best server I have had at any establishment in at least the past five six years

Great service, clean place (even the floors) and great food with enormous potions make this a great…read moreplace to eat. Open 7 am to 2 pm only.

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Railway Station Diner

4.7(75 reviews)

4.0 mi•Maplewood

Excellent food and service! Friend staff big collection in the menu. Never had a bad meal here.read more

If you haven't been here, you're likely thinking, "it's a diner, just like all of the others. All…read moreof the others who have led me on. All of the others who have betrayed me. All of the others who didn't measure up." But take heart! All it takes is taking off the glasses and letting its hair down, and suddenly you realize just how attractive and special Railway Station Diner really is! It's the quintessential reliable diner. Above average food. Below average prices. Regulars. A counter. Good service. Quick service. The Mediterranean frittata was wholesome and filling. The ingredients, fresh. It came with roast (up charge for raisin toast, but worth it!). The breakfast sandwich with shred, too, was perfectly proportioned; the crunch of the English muffin and the squish of the sausage balanced each other exactly equally, like Neo and Smith in that third Matrix movie. But the true hidden gem was the muffin. Cut in half and grilled. With sugar crystals! Not too big. Not too small. Not so sweet as to be dessert-like. Just perfectly sweet enough to make you not regret "going savory" by getting the frittata as your main course. Next time you're asked about the best diners around, make sure Railway Station Diner is part of the pantheon.

Meat sauce! So good.

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Highland Park Diner

4.0(316 reviews)

4.5 mi•Swillburg

Huge portions, fast service, and a long menu of American classics…read more There's a policy of not seating a party until everyone is present: If you have a friend who's always late and it's bad weather? Let's just say the parking lot is small: Best to arrive together. This is a great place to brunch with family, to lunch with friends, or to get take-out for the office. They close daily at three.

Highland park diner defines "Diner" with a capital "D"…read more Breakfast is superb, grits truly appreciated, and the servers maybe wearing roller skates given their seamless juggling of so many freshly grilled orders. Being an out of towner sometimes places like these give a cold shoulder but not here ... warm and inviting

3.1 mi•Neighborhood of the Arts

Ham and cheese omelet, ( after a couple delicious bites)hash browns, sour dough toast

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Jim's On Main

4.4(293 reviews)

What a find...Hot, homemade food with great service and neighborhood feel! Couldn't ask for…read moreanything more from a local cafe! Thank you!

We came here twice on a 4 day visit, and would probably return if/when we come back to Rochester…read more It's a pretty standard diner, good breakfast, fast service, and non-stop coffee refills. There is someone just circling constantly with a pot. This is a cash only establishment, so be advised. There is an ATM. We did go at slightly off peak times, since we weren't working those days, but at those times, the restaurant seems to be a favorite of retired men, which is a good sign for a diner! They have a set menu and a specials board that I think changes daily. There's 2 full pages of breakfast, and at least 2 pages of lunch, plus the board. I'm sure you'll find something you like. I had the same thing both visits - a cheese omelet with hashbrowns and wheat toast. It was really cheesy, and I liked that it was a 2 egg omelet rather than 3, for me it was just the right size. We also split a piece of the rotating coffee cake, cinnamon walnut that day, and it was good - not too sweet, plenty of cinnamon. The guy had their 2-2-2 combo and was happy with that choice. For both of us, breakfast ran about $35, for 2 entrees and coffee, plus the cake.

Breakfast Sandwich

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222: scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast

Jay's Diner

3.1(304 reviews)

7.7 mi

I have become a regular throughout the years. I like the atmosphere of the retro diner of the 50s…read more Food has always been good, mostly during lunchtime and after work. Sandwiches and burgers. Their Chicken Salad is a winner. I came last night and had the Chicken Souvlakis very tasty. Ice cream for dessert. Service is good and friendly.

I've given this place a few more chances. The first time went smooth. The attitude of the servers,…read morethe way the food was tossed on the table and the fact the fries were cold granted they gave us more. The pita was hard... food is maybe a 3 but.... That's all I got better diners around

Good Idea ? Maybe Yes, Maybe No

Turkey eggwhite scramble with a side of potatoes and biscuit.

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Sunny’s Family Diner

4.1(156 reviews)

7.1 mi

Sunnys is our new go-to for breakfast or lunch! They have a…read morefairly large menu and have specials! Two of us ordered breakfast, eggs, potato & toast for $10 ea. The dining room is warm and inviting. Service is spot on!

This place was so bad. My waffles were burnt, and my sausage patties tasted like they were frozen…read morefor too long and just thrown on a griddle. My eggs were just ok, nothing special. Only reason why i'm giving this place 2 stars because our server was very accommodating and the horrible food wasn't her fault. Management still made me pay for my burnt waffle...

Dining Room

Chicken Salad Club

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Menu page 2

Locals Only

Great Food, Fine Friendly Service, Chill Ambiance. The Amazing Chef Specials. It's Mint.read more

If you are looking for a treat, yes , this place is great. Service yes, ambiance no. My comment to…read morethe owner was they went to small. However, the food the menu the coffee, yes. Expect a wait or go early.

French Baiser

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Mt Hope Diner

3.6(146 reviews)

6.1 mi•Upper Mount Hope

My daughter is having surgery and we found this diner to get a bite, and wait. What a pleasant…read moresurprise this place was! The food was fabulous, the homefries were perfect, and our waitress, Erica, was amazing. The prices were very reasonable too. I definitely recommend this diner, it's walking distance from the hospital and close enough to feel comfortable that you're not too far from your loved one. One of the best diner experiences I've had.

I stopped by Mr. Hope Diner for breakfast, mainly because it's one of the few places open at 6:00…read morea.m. If you're looking for an early breakfast, it's definitely a convenient option. I ordered the eggs, grits, and steak. The eggs and grits were good, but the steak was disappointing. It lacked seasoning and flavor, so I ended up adding A1 sauce just to make it enjoyable. The staff was wonderful very friendly, attentive, and quick to check on us, which made the experience much better. One area that could use improvement is the restroom, as it wasn't very clean during my visit. I also found the environment to be a little too loud for so early in the morning. I was hoping for a quieter, more relaxing breakfast. Overall, I'd come back if I needed breakfast that early, but if I have other options later in the morning, this probably wouldn't be my first choice. The great service is definitely the highlight here.

Mt. Hope

The Cuban without bread

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The Original Steve's Diner

4.1(100 reviews)

8.0 mi

This is our 2nd time visiting this restaurant. Our cousin highly recommended it. We live in AZ…read more We first came last October, it was busy, which is a good thing. The staff was so nice, the food was outstanding, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We went again yesterday for breakfast, once again they knocked it out of the park! The waitress so so kind & funny! Thank you for the shirts & hat. It was great seeing you again, until next time!

Mom and I went to Original Steve's for breakfast. I'm always impressed by how many different ways…read morebreakfast can be reinvented and Steve's was no exception. We both had omelettes for breakfast. I was thrilled to see gluten free toast on the menu and even more thrilled to learn that it didn't taste like cardboard. My omelette was cooked to perfection, as was moms. The service was great and I loved the hustle and bustle feel of the diner. While I don't usually like tables close together, it seemed very natural and homey here.

Strawberry lovecakes

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Bob's Diner

4.0(83 reviews)

9.0 mi

Great little breakfast joint! Service was fast and super friendly, drinks were kept full, and the…read morediner was clean and put together. Hot stuff omelette was excellent and the hot sauce was fantastic!

The service was impeccable. My coffee cup was never empty. My breakfast was delicious.i had a…read morefratatta omelette and had 2 over easy eggs with a pancake and side of crispy bacon. The restaurant is your typical diner. It was clean and neat. The restaurant was full of patrons which is always a good sign

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Hot Stuff Omelette

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Bob's Diner

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Nicole G.

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11 years ago

Delicious! Food is always great and the owners are wonderful! Super reasonably priced. Daily breakfast and lunch til 2pm and great Friday night dinners! read more

Viktor C.

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8 years ago

Food is ok, not great even for breakfast. The service was quick and officiant. I will not go there again. read more

Kathleen M.

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1 year ago

Closed and Sam is now working at Parkside. They are tearing down the mall Sam's was in. read more

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