A big shout out to the waitress that helped us! Enjoyed the lunch - reuben,fries, salad and strawberry. The waitress also gave us pointers in the area to visit and to see the hidden troll and caught a bass directly in front of him! Also caught a chain pickerel for the first time along the path. So much fun! Thanks for the fun tips and making Rhode Island a memory for us both. Hopefully your son will move back up to R. I. And away from the hot mosquito infested La. read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Browning Mill Pond - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

Finished a hike in the area and needed a quick recharge around lunch time. Have driven past this oasis a few times and decided to pop in and give it a try. True diner experience, friendly staff more food options than one can list or think of. lol. Large portions to fed one's appetite and many leaving with to go boxes as well. Diner bar seating along with booths and tables in rustic atmosphere good for conversations over a hearty meal. read more

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Stopped in after a bike ride and was ready for a meal on a Sunday around 12:30! Parking was a little tight but we were able to find a spot. We put our name in and there was about a 15 minute wait. We were able to wait outside on the tables. We were seated in the back, it is very tight inside but a very quaint diner feel which is fun. The waiter was nice. The menu has a bunch of breakfast and lunch items so a lot to choose from! I ordered the chicken caesar wrap. It was good, nothing super crazy. It was filling and everything was a good price. I was able to bring home leftovers for another meal which was nice. Overall if you are in the area a great option for breakfast or lunch! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Chicken Caesar wrap - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

Absolutely amazing! We left Foxwoods casino looking for a good breakfast option. We were tired of the same old restaurants. We happened upon this little place, "in the middle of nowhere" and it was a hidden gem. A real treasure! I ordered scrambled eggs, which were fresh and fluffy. Tasted like they were farm fresh. The breakfast meal came with seasoned cubed potatoes and they were by far the BEST I have ever had! On the side was a piece of French toast and it was delicious. Perfect addition to an already amazing plate. The service was top notch! Staff was friendly and talk to you like you were a regular. The diner was small but quaint. I felt very much at home there. I will definitely be back for another visit and round of potatoes! read more

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This is a great diner. We went to eat here as it is halfway between the two new Thomas Dambo Trolls in Richmond and North Kingstown. It was a great lunch space. Staff very friendly and did not wait long for a table. The food came out without much of a wait. They have plenty of free parking. I tried the pastrami Reuben which was delicious. It came with a soup or salad. All of their soups are handmade. I had the beef barley and had huge nice chunks of beef and was delicious. The fries and coleslaw were great. My friend had their burger and was a good size and also very good. She had their burger sweet potato fries and were yummy as well. Their menu is quite diverse and they also serve breakfast as well which I will have to come back sometime to try. A great diner to add to your list. There is also ice cream place next door as well. It was a perfect break while finding the trolls. read more

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Tonight I had a salad with tuna. I love their tuna--no onions! Very fresh, nice mix of greens, with cucumber , tomato, peppers, olives, and onions (which I took off ). The salad is quite large, I even brought some home! Service here is always prompt and friendly. The diner itself is no frills, but for us, it's about the food! They do not serve breakfast on Friday night, the only night they are open. The other days, they close at 3. Well worth the trip to the Middle of Nowhere diner! read more

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It's not really in the middle of nowhere (this is RI after all, the littlest state of the union) but it is in a fairly rural area, alongside a main route. That being so, it's a popular spot for a meal or break. Service is prompt and courteous. The food is pretty classic diner fare although this being RI you'll find fried clam rolls, clam cakes, and stuffies, too. My wife had a very nice Greek salad and I went with a couple of hot dogs with sauerkraut. The fries were pretty good as was the side of Cole slaw. Not bad! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - MoN's Greek salad and a coupla red hots - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

We use this as our meet spot between RI and CT for breakfast, we have had good food there, it's a bit of a wait every time. The menu is good, the prices are reasonable and you never leave hungry! Make sure you read the menu and any questions make sure you check with the waitress before ordering, you should not be disappointed read more

I love this place stop here often - great food, great staff, great service! The Reuben omelette was delicious! Coffee is great. Easy on, easy off the interested 95. Best kept secret. read more

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A little disappointed with todays lunch. Veal cutlet dinner wit brown gravy and beets. Veal was thinner and drier than last visited. Skeptical to try veal parm sandwich next time. read more

Disappointing. After a very long delay for a table, we were finally seated. Coffee came quickly, and the staff members were all friendly. Unfortunately after ordering, we waited for about an hour for our food. Service was slow all around; the table seated shortly before us had waited just as long. My breakfast was dire as well. My eggs were firmer than hard-boiled, and the home fries were oddly loose and grainy. read more

My wife and I had brunch/lunch for her birthday after a hike and it was very good. The Omelette I ordered was cooked perfectly. The only thing they need is brewed iced tea not instant. read more

This hidden gem of a little Diner is a great place to stop and get a wonderful meal. The Breakfast was exceptionally well prepared and the staff was great .May have to wait a few min for a seat , well worth it !! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

I love me a good diner so who says I can't give a diner 5 stars ? First let's talk about service. Coming from Miami, I can't remember when I have enjoyed warmer service and hospitality- I almost started to believe it was a lost art like phone calls. Andy whose last name I didn't catch is the security guard who recommended we have breakfast here and I am so thankful he did. I had a steaming cup of coffee with the Irish benny which was served over corned beef hash with home fries, served freshly cooked, I could not ask for creamier eggs.. just what I needed for this cold rainy morning. My man had the yankee pot roast with spinach and gravy mashed potatoes - tender and flaky. Also had a steaming cup of clam chowder- our first on this trip - delish The portions were huge so I actually asked for a to go box because I definitely wanted to try some dessert. I had the strawberry short cake which I as recommended by our server - I'm not much of a strawberry gal but I have to say she was right. My man had the Boston cream pie - both had a whopping amount of whipped cream and we ate to our hearts content. Cannot wait to be back in the area to try other dishes like the cod, meatloaf and sandwiches I saw on neighboring tables. What a find ! read more

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Do you love diners? Do you love a great breakfast? Do you like to pay more money than you need to to have that great breakfast? How about service? Do you like friendly, nice people who really work hard to make sure you have everything you need and that you're happy? If you're answering the way I expect, this is definitely the place for you. However it IS one of those places that you kind of want to gatekeep because it's already obscenely popular and hard to get in at breakfast time, especially on the weekends, just from the locals. But I'm here to help... This place is literally in the middle of pretty much nowhere on Rte 3. But the breakfast options are many, the food is fantastic, the service is super nice and friendly, and the prices are from 1985 I think... It's like stepping back in a time zone both from the atmosphere and your pocketbook. Absolutely nothing pretentious about this place. It's full of locals. But it's also full of great smells, great tastes, great service, and outrageous values. Literally anything on the breakfast menu is worth having, cooked to order and delicious. The nice thing is you could get everything on the menu and still pay less than you would at a lot of places. They do everything right. This is a professional breakfast organization here. If you get lucky and hit it right you'll get a table reasonably soon. But there are other times when you're not even going to get in the parking lot. It is what it is. If you're anywhere nearby it's definitely worth trying and seeing for yourself. My favorite breakfasts in RI are this place and T's in East Greenwich. The locations, the ambiance, the food types, and the prices could not be more different than they are, but they are both spectacular in their own ways. Don't miss either one. Blue collar breakfast done right by great people. You truly can't go wrong here. read more

I stopped to have a cheeseburger it was a frozen patty cooked while it was still frozen no taste over cooked. It was awful.

Great diner to stop at! I got a breakfast special- stuffed French toast. It was so delicious and they don't skimp on portion size. It's a good hometown diner and the staff were all very kind and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Stuffed French Toast - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

Good food, cozy and quaint atmosphere and right next door is the Next to Nowhere ice creamery!

Sometimes names are totally appropriate; the "MIddle of Nowhere Diner" is exactly that - an old-style diner that's situlated about as far away from everything as it's possible to be and yet still be part of Civilization ;-) Tip: Despite it's location, this is a very popular breakfast venue; their menu is basic but everything on it is affordable and tasty. Service is friendly and fast; sometimes there's a wait for a table when the place gets busy, but turnover is surprisingly quick, and you never feel rushed when you dine here. read more

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Excellent diner! And the staff has personality... lots of personality! Our server pointed out the $100 minimum tip... LOL!! Their shaved beef sandwich is a treat. And, they have lots of ever-changing specials. You'll have a difficult time deciding what to order! Service was fast and friendly, and the food was all excellent. read more

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I have been here, before, for breakfast, which is spectacular. But, first time here for lunch! I highly recommend the Middle of Nowhere Cheese urged with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, onions, (I had red peppers), lettuce, tomatoes, French fries, Cole slaw and pickles! Yum!!!! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Middle of Nowhere Cheesburger - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

I've been here one other time, but it's been a while. I went here in December of 2022 and have been wanting to go back since. So today, me and my brother made the trip to go to Middle Of Nowhere Diner and it sure was worth the wait of almost 2 years! It just incredible. Just as good as I remember!! It's an adorable, old and charming diner in, you guessed it, literally in the middle of nowhere! It 100% is the definition of a hidden gem. We were there today around 10:30ish and even then it was still fairly busy given it was a Thursday at 10:30am. Nonetheless though, we walked in and were greeted within 1 minute and then were able to choose whatever table we liked (that was clean and set). Then when we were sat we were basically immediately greeted by our waitress and asked if we wanted anything to drink. So I got a hot coffee and a water. One weird thing though was that the water, and my brothers iced coffee came in plastic cups... that's the only thing that was "weird" about the place. Besides that though, the food was incredible!! What did I get? Well, I got a bacon, sausage, potato and cheese omelet with well-done home fries and a grilled English muffin. I wasn't sure what to expect regarding having potatoes in my omelet, but it was literally just home fries in the omelet, lol. Me and my brother also got pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter (a stack of three pancakes) which were phenomenal. They had such a nice pumpkin fragrance and flavor and they were sweet and fluffy too. My brother got a corn hash omelet with cheddar cheese with well-done home fries and a grilled English muffin along with a cup of oatmeal. I tried the oatmeal, and it was delish! I also tried his omelet which was also really really delicious too! The prices are very reasonable here too. Especially for the portion sizes which are very generous. The total without tip at 53.92. So we got a lot of food for the two of us for not that expensive. Overall, the experience of The Middle of Nowhere Diner was amazing and I will for sure be back. I highly highly recommend you checkout this hidden Rhode Island Gem! read more

Perfect place for a breakfast and coffee Middle of Nowhere is the classic stile diner with a booth and counter seating. We don't have these kind of places in Houston so I was happy to note it on my way to the airport and did a u-turn as soon as it was safe so I could try the place out. Glad I did. Food good with desert portions. Try the banana bread! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

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Great little country diner in... the middle of nowhere!! Had a great omelette with fantastic home fries. My wife enjoyed her breakfast sandwich as well. They open early which is perfect for a quick breakfast whilst on my way to the Mystic Aquarium from Providence. It's just off the highway which makes this place very convenient. read more

Was heading out east to Newport, decided to stop here for dinner. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE. From the surrounding roads and "town", you wouldn't expect much. But it's SO homey. The food served reminds you of old fashioned home cooking. Portions are huge. Meals come with choices of many sides. Staff is so nice and gave great recommendations. White chowder is creamy. Fried pickles are fresh and crisp. Baked Scallop and Scrod were buttery and savory (a tad salty, but I was will delighted by the meal). I loved the butternut squash. I'd definitely recommend visiting at least once. read more

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My husband and I were camping at a local campground and decided to go out for breakfast for our first morning there. Middle of Nowhere Diner was the first to place to pop up being that it was the closest to us and with such great reviews we gave it a go. We arrived just before Noon so we just missed the morning rush and was seated immediately. Our server was very pleasant and tended to our every need. The food was absolutely delicious! They accidentally served my husband the wrong omelette but kindly replaced it with his original order in a timely fashion. We'd definitely visit this diner again Should we find ourselves in the area and highly recommend others to check it out! read more

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Went to for breakfast the morning after daylight savings and they were BUSY. We luckily got a spot at the bar seating and were attended to immediately. The food took a little because of how busy it was but they kept our coffee cups full and were apologetic about it. We both got an omelette that came with home fries and toast.. both were so filling and delicious. Would definitely come again.. read more

Service is excellent, food is excellent and price is great!! The diner is a small diner very close to interstate 95. I look forward to stopping there when I travel home from Massachusetts. Easy off, easy on the interstate. read more

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Great food, generous portions, diverse menu, and friendly service. I had the gyro platter, my wife the Buffalo chicken wrap. I was hungry and am a big man but almost didn't finish. It was great! Looks like a great breakfast option as well! read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - a car parked in front of the diner - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

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Great American diner! Lots of locals there. Fast and friendly service. If you're looking for a burger, or breakfast this place is great.

We took a drive to have breakfast on a Tuesday morning. Yelp and other online searches showed they were open but they were closed with no one around ? Wish we could have tried them after driving 35 minutes read more

So after driving by this place for 27 years going to work, I am out on a Sunday ride on motorcycle and drive by and think, I am finally going to go in this place! It's Sunday morning Oct 13, it's pretty busy. Super nice lady in long pony tail asks if I want counter or a table. Being solo say, will wait for counter. After 35 mins two people leave the counter, as it's being cleaned, two people walk in who had not waited at all, (there were 25 people out in parking lot waiting to be called), short waitress with glasses immediately gives them the newly opened seats. The three of us in chairs watch and think, " guess this lady is not using same system as others! Lol Anyway nice lady with ponytail comes back from serving in back room, I tell her to take my name off list and point to the people who just took my spot and had literally been there 30 seconds. So I politely left, after 27 years, what a disappointment. I will just chuckle every day I drive by read more

This breakfast joint is as old-school as it gets and worth every penny. The friendly staff and stick to your ribs breakfast is a rare find.

Went on a Sunday morning...most were tables were filled, but the staff still manages to attend to every table. My breakfast was great and my coffee was refilled. I would order the same thing again, but would get my home fries well done. read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - Chorizo hash, eggs, home fries - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

The perfect American dining experience! Everyone was so friendly and they accommodated our group of six quickly even though they were busy. The food came out fast and each of us loved what we ordered. We were just driving through but if we ever drive through in the future we would definitely stop again. read more

The Middle of Nowhere Diner - 6oz cheese burger - Diners Near Me - Exeter, Rhode Island

Food was pretty good. Service was friendly and kind. Place looked very interesting and cool. I loved how it's right next to the ice cream shop. 4.5 stars read more

This tiny diner is easy to pass by but if you're hungry and a fan of great diner food- this is the spot. They have 3 types of clam chowder- white- NE, clear- RI and red- Manhattan and a variety of homemade soups. If you're a fan of whole belly clams- these are like Ipswich clams- small bellies and so tender. Service is fast, friendly and efficient. It's the type of place if you lived in the area, you'd be a regular! read more

Grabbed breakfast here and as usual the place was packed. The server was polite and attentive. And the restaurant has the ambiance of a town diner. read more

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Great down home cooking on the menu, daily specials, great real friendly waitstaff always decorated for whatever Holiday is up next. Irish Benedict eggs, fresh blueberry pancakes the size of your dinner plate..Teal Greek omelette. Now open later on Sundays too and you can order breakfast all day! read more

This place is the real deal. Their menu is extensive, to say the least, but of course, me being the pain in the rear vegetation that I am, asked the server if instead of the having steak on the eggs Benedict special, I could omit it. She promptly replied "I can sub it with anything. Spinach? Tomatoes? Both?" I was blown away, as my husband had only moments before told me how extra I was for not just selecting one of the 29 other vegetarian "no special instructions needed" options. My husband, being in the complete opposite end of the herbivore / carnivore spectrum ordered the biscuits and gravy. Our kids shared a combo plate to please all of their finicky passions, as well as a scrumptious, butter slathered blueberry pancake. We were so obsessed with our meals that we didn't do much talking, mainly grunting like cave people, aside from the kids who needed things like help with life, deciding on jelly flavors, playing with the cute little creamers ....etc.... I cannot wait to visit here monthly to try everything that their gigantic menu has to offer. The service was excellent and the place had a nice classic breakfast joint feel, without the grime! They clearly update it regularly. I'm so happy we finally visited this gem of a place. read more

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