Very disappointing experience. We waited over an hour for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was not prepared properly. The eggs were overcooked, and the sausage was barely warm. When I brought this to the waitress's attention, I was told there were no refunds, and she brought me a new plate--even though I clearly explained that I did not want another plate. After waiting over an hour, we needed to leave and simply wanted the meal removed from our bill. We were again told they would not refund the meal. It took raising our voices before they finally agreed to remove the charge. The long wait, poor food quality, and especially the way the situation was handled made for a very frustrating experience. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

I had a terrible experience here. The wait time was absolutely ridiculous--we waited over an hour after ordering and still didn't receive any food, while tables around us who arrived later were already being served. To make things worse, our waitress was extremely rude and dismissive the entire time. Her attitude alone made the situation even more frustrating. At one point, some of her comments even came across as inappropriate, which was completely unacceptable. Overall, the service was disorganized, unprofessional, and honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've had. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

The service was wonderful, absolutely the best waiting staff. The food was awful, took so long to arrive just to get there raw and bland. DFAC food was better than that even during Covid. And $44 was a wild price for the lack of quality to be honest. read more

Great food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices! Stopped in for Sunday brunch and was super impressed. The service was fast even though it was busy, and the omelets are stuffed full. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault! Highly recommend." read more

Great Rubens, nice staff. Have ate.there several times, never disappointed. Know for good breakfasts, but Rubens are great here.

Service, just as the waitress gets to know the customers, management moves them to different dinners or most recently change the morning open waitress to different hours. This is very wrong. As a customer we know who we can get good service from and then there's to ones that don't take good care of the customers. I do believe most try to do their best but still lack the skills and enthusiasm to take care of their customers well. Our morning group has really lost this dinners business because of this changing things up. At today's prices you'd think we could get our Prefered waitress back on the opening shift. Maybe then those customers that have gone elsewhere might come back. We use to have a group of 8-10 and now there may only be 4-5. You'd think management could see this difference. read more

Let's see. Ordered a burger and 2 eggs with bacon, waited 40 minutes and no food and left. - waitress nowhere to be found - kitchen cooks had no gloves or no hats with long hair - coffee was pretty bad. Kinda glad we left. This place should literally be shut down. read more

Me and my family went to The Factory Diner today in Farmington, Missouri and when we got there WE SAT DOWN AND WAITED 30 MINUTES and we didn't get asked for our order, NOT EVEN OUR DRINKS!! Whats makes it even worse is that the only waiter was going back and fourth at the other two tables that were next to us completely ignoring our table, THE ONLY WAITER WHO WAS WORKING BECAUSE THE OTHER WAITERS WERE IN FRONT FUCKING AROUND AND NOT DOING THEIR JOBS. We decided to get up and leave because they weren't serving us and when we told them why we were leaving and they told us "Just leave, We don't care." I understand that places can be busy on the weekends but you shouldn't give anyone disrespect like that and ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE ON THE JOB. There was nothing wrong with the ambience or the people around us just the service. read more

Very good breakfast and reasonable prices. We like dining there. Maple Valley location is okay, but usually crowded. Park Hills location was good the first time we went, but the second time our service left something to be desired. Location in the factory building is my fav! read more

Portions are large but food was bland ‍. Girls working were wonderful. Definitely an interesting setup but was styled as a diner.

We stopped into the diner on our way home from Chaumette. We had a delicious breakfast and our server Kristen was fantastic! read more

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The food was fantastic. The gyro salad had authentic tasting meat. The Southern Skillet had sausage gravy AND sausage Pattie's over the biscuits. Amazing food. read more

Nice small hometown restaurant in a converted neighborhood warehouse. Friendly and prompt staff. The food was very good. Nice crisp bacon as ordered. The breakfast burrito was huge. Good hot coffee. read more

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I Adore This Place! Hidden spot within Farmington that as many times as I've been here have just found it. I Love Love Love it! My scrambled eggs were fluffy NOT greasy Yes! My bacon was crisp NOT burned or black and the French Taost was Fantastic Our server Hannah...the sweetest she was so patient with this traveler with many questions. They are hiring and need more Hannah's. Next trip I will bring my sons. The food and atmosphere are splendid. This spot is a hidden gem! read more

There was a egg shell in my oat meal which make s no sense because it is from a packet not home made so I do not recommend this please and I do not remember when I had a good meal read more

Basic diner food not that good at all. Nice staff lots of options. Tables are spread out and room for big parties. Willing to do any substitutions. read more

Went in on a Saturday around noon with my girlfriend. It was seat yourself and saw a waitress had just cleared a booth, so we sat there. She brought menus and silverware. We ordered coffee & water for me and a sweet tea for her. Those were brought immediately but never refilled or even offered to. She ordered biscuits & gravy, I ordered a Denver omelet, hash browns and sourdough toast. All told the meal should have been there within 10 minutes if they were busy. Our waitress (shoulder length, bleach blond hair and shredded jeans) found the time to roll silverware, and multiple breaks, but none to check on us. There was zero management visible, not sure if they were even there. After 30 minutes of waiting, we found another waitress, let her know to cancel our order as we were going elsewhere. When we departed, our waitress was outside and on the phone. I have waited tables in my past so my review, while critical, is on point. I know the job can be stressful at times but this is unacceptable. We will not be returning to either location. read more

Great place to eat and fast service! One of my favorite breakfast places! Highly recommended!

The food was decent but our service was pretty terrible. It was especially frustrating because the two tables on either side of us had the same waitress and she was attentive and friendly to them. read more

I absolutely love this little diner. The atmosphere is amazing. The service was fantastic. The food is fresh and made to your order super place to go and pricing is amazing.!!! 10 out of 10 will go again read more

This is a hidden spot within Farmington that's in the old Factory shopping building on 1st street. This is a no never-mind spot that has ample breakfast selections if you're the breakfasting type. The service here is variable depending on the volume of business being done but the food is generally the same good quality every time we come. The food portions here are quite generous and quite a low price for what you're provided. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast here are quite delicious if you're looking for something sweet. The bacon here is crisp but not burnt, but really lacks a good smoked flavor if you're a bacon aficionado that appreciates a good smoked bacon. I typically will steer away from that and go with the sausage links, which are quite good. Today, The restaurant is not running well. The dining room is not that tidy and the service is pretty slow. We waited a good 45 minutes for our food to arrive. Our server just seemed overwhelmed and wasn't rounding well. Bathrooms are situated outside of the restaurant in the factory building and we're out of order on today's visit. Several other tables were twiddling thumbs and being pretty patient as well. Not the best showing and not generally this crazy. We've had better service on far busier days, so just an off day I guess. read more

I really want this review to be able to be better. This is pretty much the only real breakfast place in the area. I've tried the other location with a similar result. I've dined here multiple times and will say that the skillets have been really good and the pancakes and French toasts are good, but the wait staff all seem like they loathe their job, and have trouble keeping up with things like coffee refills or bringing the check in a timely manner. The hashbrowns for some reason and anything else grilled have had the same strange taste the last few times I went, as if the grill is in dire need of cleaning or grease, or something. I have hopes that they will improve in the future, but right now am up in the air about returning or where to eat breakfast in this area. read more

This litte diner, in a building called the factory, is one of the best diners I've visited. The food is cheap and good. The service is oh so too friendly. You will not find anything fancy, but you will find some of the best food in the area. read more

This was a great place to stop at for a great down home cooked breakfast! My husband and I both really enjoyed this restaurant and looking forward to our next visit. I do recommend they take the 1st Factory Diner off of google maps. According to the place we first ended up... the 1st diner is no longer there. read more

Amazing breakfast! We had the Double Up Waffle breakfast (with blueberries and whipped cream), the Farmington Omelet, and an order of biscuits and gravy. All the food exceeded our expectations! Our waitress, Kristen, was delightful. She explained the history of the restaurant and was very proud to be working here. She gave recommendations on different menu items and was very helpful. I highly recommend a visit here if you're looking for a great breakfast! read more

The Factory Diner - waffles, eggs, bacon, and hash browns - Diners Near Me - Farmington, Missouri

You've definitely got to try this place! Their breakfast is simply the best and their waitresses are so nice and do a great job.

Always great food the servers are not always friendly. Smiling won't hurt them. Good home cooking breakfast. Good prices.

We were staying in town for the night and wanted a place with breakfast and lunch. This place was fantastic! The chicken fried steak was so crunchy and delicious. They cooked my husband's burger to order and he enjoyed it. The staff was crazy busy helping customers but they were doing it with a smile. (And that's hard to find now) Our waitress, Shawna was so kind and attentive. She did an excellent job! It was so nice to be able to sit down and enjoy a meal and feel welcomed. read more

I would like to leave a good comment, but I can't. We ordered waffles. They looked good, but were so hard we couldn't cut them, even with a knife, so I can't tell you about the taste. I told our waitress and she said that they have trouble with their waffle maker and there wasn't anything she could do. She didn't offer to get something edible, and said they had to charge me for them because she can't take them off at the register. We paid the $23 and left and ate at home. Beware. read more

I ate there today for lunch with my husband and son. Factory Diner has an extensive menu, mostly full of breakfast choices. I can't comment on their breakfast because we didn't try it. All of us ordered burgers and fries. My husband and son ordered mushroom Swiss and I ordered a regular burger. The fries were ok, very similar in size and texture to McDonald's fries. The burgers had large 1/4 lb meat patties. They would have been ok except we all noted that the meat had an odd taste and smell like spoiled meat...not strongly, but enough to be noticeable and ruin the meal. I ate most of my fries, but only part of the burger. It was thoroughly cooked, so it was probably safe though far from enjoyable. My husband was so put off by the off flavor of his burger that he said he would never return. The service was courteous. However, when I asked the server questions about the restaurant or the menu, she repeatedly referred to it in third person ("THEY have a second location," THEY have breakfast and lunch items" and "THEY have a large menu", instead of "WE"). It was strange, and made me wonder if she normally didn't work there. When I asked her why she kept saying they instead of we, she stammered something that made no sense. So the dining experience wasn't just unpleasant, it was very strange. Only one other family was dining there. I didn't wonder why they weren't more busy. read more

Very cool setting inside an old downtown factory. Long list of menu options for breakfast, especially omelettes and waffles -- those waffles were fluffy and really, really good. read more

Excellent omelette! Beverly was our server and was extremely friendly. She took great care of us. The omelette was large enough for my wife and I to split between us. Filling breakfast for two for only $10.02!! You can't find that anywhere, not even a fast food dump. The diner is located inside an old factory, hence its name, and is a neat little place. Food was served hot and on our table within 10 minutes. Overall excellent experience. Highly recommended. The below attached photo is of my half of the meal. read more

The Factory Diner - Diners Near Me - Farmington, Missouri

The service is great but the food is not so great. Toasted bread isn't toasted. Cheese is the cheapest u can get and the bacon has a hoggy taste. I don't go there for the food. Go there to visit with friends. read more

We were passing through Farmington early Sunday afternoon and were wanting breakfast so we Goggled and found this place. We had just a little trouble locating it but soon arrived. it is in an old factory building with lots of open ceiling and exposed mechanical that has a neat appeal. We got seated immediately and a nice young lady took our order for a gravy skillet for me, omelet for the wife and a short stack of pancakes to share. The food took a while to arrive but we were not in any hurry. When the food arrived is was just warm. the pancakes would barely melt the butter (which we had to request) and the toast was tough as were the pancakes that I had to saw through with the knife. I've always said it is hard to mess up breakfast if you will just get it out hot. That did not happen. They were nice and the price for all that and drinks was under $20 so 3 stars. read more

Worst service ever. After waiting nearly an hour an 15 minutes for an omelet and biscuit/gravy I just walked out. Servers standing around acting like they have no clue what to do and one young lady that appeared to be a manager/server running around working her a$$ off. After bringing us 2 waters no one ever came back. Never apologized for the long wait. I will never return. read more

Jennifer was only on her 3rd day on Mother's Day. She was swamped and she never missed a beat. She did an amazing job for us and even clarified our order to make sure she got it right. I give her a 5, but the kitchen has trouble with special orders on normal days and when it is as busy as it was today it is hard to get things special. Jennifer was the best waitress in the house today. Thank you for making my mother's day breakfast special. I hope you have a great day. read more

We had an awesome breakfast at The Factory Diner! Kristen was a wonderful server for us and gave us great recommendations for a tasty breakfast. Biker friendly, cozy ambience. Thank you! read more

First time visit to Farmington, and boy, were we WOW'ed by this diner! Loved this place! They take breakfast to a whole new level. I had the Farmington Omelet and a side of biscuits and gravy. So so good! My husband had the Double Up Waffle Breakfast and he is still beaming. Their portions were huge and the food was spectacular. Kristen, our server, was super friendly and provided wonderful suggestions on the menu-which were spot on. We were served within 5 minutes. If we didn't have to get back on the road, we would hang out for lunch. I highly recommend this place! read more

Ironically, out of all the breakfast places I've tried, the food here tastes the least like it was made in a factory. This is hands down my favorite breakfast restaurant. I eat here every time I take a trip down to Southern Missouri and pass through Farmington. It's cheap, too! You could get two meals here for the price you'd get one at an average diner. read more

We like to go here for brunch or breakfast. The food is very good and inexpensive but the service is usually good to below average. Not a big fan of their omelets because they are flat and overdone. Everything else that I have had is very good. The atmosphere is very family friendly and non smoking is a bonus. Pretty much all other breakfast places in Farmington are smokey and that is a plus for the Factory Diner. read more