The Stilly Diner

Had a great experience we came back the next day lol food portions are awesome and fantastic!…read more Service was great! Our meal wait was pretty standard even tho it was busy. We also went during lunch time. Cashier gals at the front were so friendly! Would def be back when we're in the area! (Also, place is kid friendly)

This place is conveniently located along the Centennial Trail at the south end of downtown…read moreArlington. It is a great lunch spot for those who are biking (or in our case, e-biking) along the trail. We all had burgers of one form or another - we ordered at the counter and then waited outside at a shaded picnic table. The burgers were large, delicious, and a bit messy. Fries were great, with very generous portions. I'm sure there are other great places to eat in Arlington, but we've done the bike stop here twice and we'll certainly continue to do so.

Counter and menus

Burger and onion rings.

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Fun decorations

Blue Bird Cafe

3.4(187 reviews)

0.1 mi

Love this place! Found it when the place across the street had a 45 minute wait…read more Have been here numerous times and it is every bit as good as that other place. They have a great breakfast and room for the whole family. The hash and chicken fried steak are my favorites but they do it all right. Fun atmosphere and great service with a smile. Highly recommend this gem that has never disappointed our crew!

We were driving through downtown Arlington and wanted to grab a bite to eat before heading up north…read moreand found Blue Bird Cafe. It's a nice little restaurant with really comfy and cute decor that makes it feel like you're in a classic diner. We were seated at a booth fairly quickly and got our drinks and orders in very fast. I got the eggs Benedict and my husband got biscuits and gravy. The meal portions were really generous, with me just barely finishing my meal to push it, abd my husband having some leftovers. Our friend also got a meal that had some biscuits on the side and he had two plates of food coming out, which gave us plenty of leftovers. The eggs Benedict itself had a nice flavor with the sauce and a slightly runny poached egg. It paired nicely with the hashbrowns that had a nice, crispy top and a soft center. The biscuits and gravy had a slight creamy texture paired with a hearty flavor. We were definitely happy with our meals and the amount of food we got! If you're in the area or driving by, this is a great breakfast spot to start the morning off!

Maple BACON Cinnamon Roll!!!

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2025 Breakfast Menu

Ellie's at the Airport

4.0(211 reviews)

2.5 mi

Ellie's is a spectacular little breakfast place, often busy but a great choice…read more With that being said we go for breakfast and the foods solid, nothing special nothing over the top but just solid fresh breakfast. Wait staff is great and does what ever they can to get you what you need. Never had a bad meal yet. It's literally on the runway of the Arlington airport. So it's great to see planes take off and land. It's loud when it's busy but quiet early in the mornings. Some wait times can be up to a hour so suggest to get there early!

We have come here a number of times and our experience has been good. Unfortunately today we had a…read morewaitress (Betty) who was extremely abrasive. Each time we requested something; a separate plate, water, to change beef to chicken on a salad, we were met with eye rolls, curt replies and being laughed at. This caused my wife to get extremely upset. My wife is on a special diet and wanted chicken in place of taco meat on her salad. After the salad arrived, the chicken was rubbery so all my wife asked for was to have the original taco meat instead. The waitress glared at her, turned shaking her head and laughed as she walked away. Overall Betty made this a terrible experience.

Bar area and restaurant

Eggs Benedict, country fried potatoes

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View of their outside patio

Willow & Jim's Country Cafe

4.1(140 reviews)

5.8 mi

Cute as a button. Neat as a pin. Clean as a whistle. The quaint similes just roll off the tongue…read morehere at Willow & Jim's, a beauty of a country cafe in picturesque Silvana. Traditional breakfast favorites are served on generous plates with bottomless cups of coffee, with gentle, swift and cheerful competence by their floor crew. Lunch offerings include deli sandwiches, diner favorites, soups, salads and snacks. I'm especially excited to try their shakes, malts and ice cream sundaes on one of these hot summer days in the near future. They do a giant banana split here - sounds like it would be great fun to share! I'll certainly be back for more. This is what a country cafe should be. Highest recommendation.

Great long time Silvana restaurant Love the pancakes and…read more milkshakes actually very nicely decorated the staff are super helpful and friendl

Diner bar

Philly cheese steak

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Mint chocolate chip milkshake

Katie's Kitchen

3.7(18 reviews)

3.0 mi

This is always a great place to grab a quick bite between gambling. Everybody is so nice here! The…read morefood is usually very good. My only complaint is the lack of tables. You can not always find one to sit at when its busy.

Great food relatively quick. Always made to order and right next to the bar. Also huge portion for…read morethe cost.

June special, chicken adobo $11

Chicken Adobo

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Grilled cheese $3.50

Farmers Cafe

4.0(258 reviews)

9.9 mi

I had the avocado scramble. And it was delicious and the service was great. The coffee was awesome…read more And the hash browns are exactly the way they should be cooked. You need to stop at this place. My wife had the the farmers omelette and the thing was jam-packed with bacon sausage cheese and it was great

First time visit, a friendly local breakfast place. Friendly staff, nice simple breakfast that was…read moretasty. Coffee was on the weak side and the only issue. It's nice to go 'local' versus a chain restaurant.

Kids Kid's Blueberry Pancake

19. Country Breakfast

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19. Country Breakfast

Centennial Bar and Grill

3.6(87 reviews)

0.1 mi

Always have great food and service! Fun bar for viewing…read moresporting events or a hosted event like naughty bingo Whether alone, or with a group, this family friendly bar is a good spot!

Service is hit and miss. Stopped by here last week. Grabbed some happy hour nachos. Wow, they were…read moreawful. Barely any cheese on them, and the ground beef was not seasoned at all. Do the cooks taste their food at all? The shredded pork is equally as bad. I want to like this place but you can't charge the prices you are and serve bland food. Come on now.

Hog Sandwich with sweet potatoes fries

Nachos

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Cheeseburger with waffle fries

The Alley Bar & Grill

3.9(104 reviews)

0.2 mi

This is a classic bowling alley with a hauntingly beautiful old town charm that we loved. We were a…read moregroup of 8 visiting for a birthday on Sunday evening. We had the lanes to ourselves, it was great! You pay by the hour and its affordable. We were relieved to bowl without the hassle of giant LED tvs advertising at us, like at Angel of the Winds. The ball return is fast, too! Service was excellent, super polite and friendly staff, fun and accommodating. Busy, but hey, they were helping customers carefully and thoughtfully all the time. Food was VERY GOOD! I heard rumors between towns that their pizza was great, and it did not disappoint. We had a pepperoni pizza and a taco pizza. The taco pizza I can't recommend enough, that kinda blew my mind. No grease, no plain-ness, just delightful slices of flavorful heaven, you can tell the kitchen puts soul into their craft. Clean soda, nice desserts, too! I felt pretty spoiled. We're definitely coming back, this is going to be our new bowling spot from now on. We want to be sure places this cool never go away. Preserve it for generations more!

Stopped in here on a Thursday afternoon. Bar was quite full but the general seating area was fine…read more Was greeted right away and told to seat myself wherever. They have clean and well maintained bowling lanes in the back, 6 to be exact. A league plays here Tuesdays according to the board on the wall, but I did not play this time. I ordered the Maple Bacon Ranch Burger and was left impressed! The burger was exactly what I expected. It tasted like a maple bar stuffed in between 2 pancakes. Utterly delicious. The fries were good too, I actually ate them all with my meal. They serve a Hazy that was made specifically for this location by "In the Shadow" brewing, which is another local spot right up the road. I was told the owners know each other and worked together to release this. It's pretty good if you like hazy IPAs as I very much do. The beer paired nicely with the burger and I was left feeling full and happy after the fact.

Image from The Herald.

Bacon cheeseburger basket: on special for $9!

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Italian sandwich. So frickin' good!!

Bacon Breakfast Cafe

4.2(427 reviews)

6.9 mi

Great breakfast spot in a very unassuming building. Super sweet service and yummy food. Coconut…read morepancakes are one of my favorites, but they have so much more. Yum!

Decided to drop into a place unknown to me... little treasure down the street ... food was good,…read moreservice was friendly and the atmosphere was Café style.. my parents loved it.

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Pick up counter

Nutella crepes with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and mini chocolate chips

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Restaurant front facing parking, Wednesday 5 July 2023.

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Henry C.

1

4

2 years ago

On a recent trip to downtown Arlington for my daughter's SAT exam, I discovered Stilly Diner, and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, the service was outstanding. The staff was friendly and attentive, making me feel right at home. I chose a traditional breakfast, and it was delicious. The sausage and bacon were perfectly cooked--not too salty--allowing the flavors to really shine. The hashbrowns tasted homemade, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just like a comforting meal from your kitchen. One of the best parts of my visit was meeting some wonderful people. While I waited for my food, I chatted with a lady outside who loved the diner's gluten-free options, and she mentioned her husband found the corned beef surprisely delicious. I also spoke with a guy next to me who works remotely as a frontend programmer and comes to the diner often--his stories added to the welcoming atmosphere. To top it all off, someone at a table behind me unexpectedly paid for my meal before leaving. Maybe they got charmed about me working hard on my laptop while easting in the corner on a Saturday morning! I made sure to tip generously to spread the good vibes to the wonderful servers. Overall, Stilly Diner is a true gem in Arlington. With great food, friendly faces, and a sense of community, my first visit was truly memorable. I can't wait to return! read more

Alicia C.

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6

8

9 years ago

My husband and I went here for the first time today. The joint was full with another couple waiting before us. Food was excellent and the service was superb. I ordered the chicken fried steak and my husband got eggs Benedict. We got a giant cinnamon roll to go. It was only $5.99. I thought that was a good price for a yummy giant frosted cinnamon roll. I'd like to mention the cook (whom I didn't see). When the waitress showed up with our food, she told me the cook wanted to know if I wanted more hashbrowns. I ordered my hash browns crispy (which the cook did perfectly), but the cook was worried that my portion was too small. That portion was big. In fact, I took left overs home. I thought that was extremely thoughtful to make sure I was satisfied with my portion size. Also, with how busy it was, I waited for food maybe 10 min. Go there! You won't regret it. read more

Scott T.

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19

0

6 years ago

Really, so first my son's mom found this spot and she kept saying it was the best and I was like what do you know. Well...she did know. Within a 75 mile span, there is only like 3-4 good breakfast spots and this is one of them. All the foods are great. As far as the owner, she called the cops on me because she thinks a sign out on the street is legal saying for drive up only in a public parking area. Had to put her in her spot. And I was on the phone, pulled over because it was a family emergency and I told her that and was there to pick up food and she still proceeded. So even though the food is great, be careful of her owner and parking, she thinks she can get the law on you and a arbitrary sign is legal. If so my tax free sign on my property should bare the same weight. read more

Tennille W.

339

10

8

3 years ago

They sat us practically in the kitchen all the way in the back with a static-y sounding radio blasting in the background. Husband and I had to talk over the radio to hear each other. The server was great, food was good, but not spectacular. Had to wait 30 minutes to be seated in our cold car. However, I have visited here once before and had no wait and a pleasant experience, so I'll give 4 stars. read more

Oliva V.

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14

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9 years ago

One morning papa wanted to go to breakfast. He was already going Arlington Hardware so it this place was next door. Oh my gosh the breakfast was amaaaaazzzing! There was much food, we took two boxes with. Well we took three cuz we had a cinnamon roll to go LOL! The leftovers were so good. Those potatoes reheat good. I love that it's so clean. The employees are ever much nice. read more

Anna S.

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1

0

11 years ago

This place is a diamond in the rough, with most of Arlington closed Sunday's it's nice to have a great friendly diner to go after church with the family. With the close staff and wonderful service the food is just a cherry on top. I will definitely be back it's highly recommended. read more

Jesika S.

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1

0

10 years ago

BEST Chicken Fried Steak Ever!!!!! The gravy was by far the best I have ever had!! Service was excellent, portions for the price made me think we were undercharged!!! My iPhone suggested that we stop here for a late breakfast and for once iPhone was so right!!! read more

Don V.

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2

0

11 years ago

Excellent Service and food. Had country fried steak and eggs gravy was homemade not a premix gravy. Person with me had pumpkin pancakes very large portion and the best I have ever had. You could tell they where pumpkin from color and real fluffy pancake. read more

Jennifer C.

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8 years ago

Super busy but well worth it. Busy for a reason they are great! Will be going again and again. Wonderful food and great staff and just because they were busy did NOT mean they are slow. Quick, delicious and friendly read more

Bryce H.

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4

0

7 years ago

Delicious food delivered fast by friendly staff. Their cinnamon role is a must-try. There is typically a waitlist, not more than 20-30min during the busiest times I've visited, but it's definitely worth the wait! read more

Rem M.

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4

14

9 years ago

What a great local place don't live far so I have eaten here several times everything's done very well with high-quality ingredients in a low key setting and a very nice and accommodating staff read more

GamerWolf Tirade 1.

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5

0

3 years ago

The food is like something you would get from your grandmother so good! Feels old school in the BEST way. Service is fast with bigger portions making it feel like more of a bang for your buck. read more

Ronald S.

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3 years ago

Great little diner, great service........................................................................................................................................................... read more

Mark D.

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7

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8 years ago

The Stilly Diner offers the best breakfast food in the county. That said it is always full of people so be ready to wait to get in - but it is worth the wait. read more

Bo S.

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15

2

4 years ago

Best breakfast in this area. Great ingredients, awesome service and a comfortable atmosphere! Prices are very reasonable and about average for the area. read more

Katrina M.

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6

1

10 years ago

Great food! I haven't had anything that wasn't great! Chicken fried steak is amazing. Huge portions. Sometimes there's a wait, but worth it!

Chandra B.

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2

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7 years ago

This place is amazing! Friendly staff great food for the price huge portions! Definitely my favorite breakfast place in town. G t

Coreen H.

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7

0

9 years ago

So good!! Friendly staff, yummy breakfast, good coffee. Also, the line moves quickly so don't let that stop you from coming here

Jamie C.

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8

0

7 years ago

Always great food and fast! Seems always to have a lot of people. Great service. Better the other breakfast place in town.

Hoku N.

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187

34

6 years ago

Great staff, great menu selection and great food. I always look forward to the next time we get to dine or take out.

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