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    The Downtowner Restaurant

    3.9 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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

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    a plate of breakfast food
    Hannah F.

    My favorite Lafayette breakfast spot! It's your standard greasy spoon diner with delicious biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes or hash browns, and HUGE pancakes! The prices are very good for the huge portions and the service is always fantastic. When given the choice of where to go to for breakfast, my son always chooses The Downtowner! The hot chocolate is also a big hit :)

    The classical start
    Luke W.

    Easy going simple breakfast focused hit, buddy and I tried the basic morning routine here. Very friendly staff, a bit cramped or cozy depending on your space desires, lots on the menu, the familiar and usual. Nothing crazy or unique here, it's not Tick Tock Tavern by a short or long shot but I can see some liking the predictable. My benedict was right on, a tad small and lacking that rich gooey nature but it went down well. There's a lot of heated competition amongst the Tippecanoe community for brunch which is won every Sunday by Sixth St however Downtowner makes a great place for itself amidst Town & Gown, Tick Tock, and the high flier 8eleven Bistro for those wanting the usual and being able to say that and getting it.

    Southern scramble with toast and a side of country gravy.
    Kat B.

    This classic greasy spoon is a mainstay in town. Solid diner food with breakfast and lunch options. Service can be slow or chaotic at times but just flag somebody down. They're pleasant and don't mean to overlook you.

    Breakfast bar
    Chelsea M.

    What a cute little diner! Everything you expect in a small downtown diner; hot coffee, friendly waitresses, cosy but busy atmosphere. The food was very good, taste homemade and that just adds to the appeal.

    Lumberjack Jr with scrambled eggs, bacon, and chocolate chip pancakes
    Natalie G.

    Really delicious and inexpensive little diner! Plenty of seating, lovely staff, and great atmosphere. This is my new favorite brunch place near Purdue.

    Country fried steak. The sausage gravy actually had great flavor with a little extra black pepper!
    Eric D.

    Downtowner is a great name because this is a classic down-to-earth diner. This place can be pretty busy on the weekend, but they have sooo many tables that it shouldn't be a problem. Since diner food is pretty standard, the thing that makes them stand out is the service and the price, which The Downtowner does very well. The scramblers and the country fried steak were very good, and the French toast is a step up from the usual for sure. I would definitly consider coming back in the future. Highlights: price (6-10/person), speed (food within 10 min of odering) Lowlights: They cram a lot of people in 1 building

    A great new 'neighbor'
    Curt H.

    Lunch at my new Northend neighbor today and WOW! A couple extra requests on menu items and a VERY helpful and kind staff made for a great experience! Being located now with in walking distance of this place could be an issue Spicy Omolet and jacked-up grits were not on menu but they gladly made both requests.

    Jumbo tenderloin
    Nolan S.

    Very good food. It's a cute little diner with little activity. The waiters are very kind and quick. The food was awesome diner food like tenderloins and burgers. Everything was very good including the eggs benedict that was ordered. I would for sure recommend this place for someone looking for some simple diner food that's very good. THIS PLACE DESERVES MORE LOVE!

    Jason M.

    Good hometown feel to this place.food was good and people were very nice. Stopped in when we had a break at a softball tournament.

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    7 years ago

    Decent prices , decent food, I'm sure we will frequent here when we have the time. :)

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    8 years ago

    Passing through town and stopped due to the good reviews. This was a regular breakfast diner. Nothing exceptional.

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    8 years ago

    Great breakfast. Good coffee and excellent service. Best breakfast in Lafayette Indiana.

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