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    The Village Diner

    3.8 (91 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Awesome cute Jewish diner. Looks like a little roadside diner inside and out. Decorated for Hanukkah. Staff is super friendly and family owned. Food was perfect. Can't wait to come back to try the specials.

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    Kristine S.

    The theme of end of summer travel has been hitting diners for brunch/breakfast. This was probably the 3rd or 4th diner we have hit in the last couple weeks so the bar is pretty high here... LOL!!!!! Restaurant is quaint and definitely has the diner vibe going on. You can tell the diner has been really loved and needs some TLC but often times that is a sign of great food. BLT sandwich was excellent and the bite of french toast I had was just the right ending to lunch. Would recommend their side of hand cut fries. Food was great though service was inconsistent. Meal took a long time to come out and others who came in after us had their meals before our meals and we got sandwiches. Also, one of the sandwiches was not as order. Diner was busy and was hard to get service. Would highly recommend diner does get busy on weekends do plan accordingly

    I just can't stop eating this waffle!  It was huge and perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
    Rebecca K.

    If you are looking for a homey family style eatery, this is the place. The waitresses were talking to long time customers but still made us first timers feel welcome. My waffle was fantastic, but there was a texture issue with the eggs Benedict. Peggy, our waitress was attentive and friendly without crowding us at all. A definite throwback to the 50's and well worth the trip.

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    Kevin M.

    On our way home we wanted to get a bite to eat before heading back to Mansfield. We liked the classic diner facade and interior. Our waitress was fast and friendly. We decided on breakfast. My wife ordered their short stack with a side of sausage while I ordered the two egg breakfast with Gyro meat. The pancakes were huge and fluffy and I thought the quasi Greek breakfast was absolutely delicious! So happy we stopped in!

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    Chris M.

    Mine: omelet was very good Fries were an affront to humanity. Zero crisp. All grease Partner: onion rings were amazing "Cheese" on burger tasted sour and ruined anything redeeming about the burger. The server was great! Andrea? Something like that. Very nice young lady on top of refills. The fries really were a travesty.

    Pat R.

    Stop at the Village Diner today. We had been by many times, on our way to Mike's Farmers Market. This is a cute, retro diner. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They have a great menu of food you would expect to see at a diner. My husband ordered the Peantbutter and jelly stuffed French toast. I had the original sourdough French toast. The food came out quickly. It was delicious!!! I highly recommend a trip to the Village Diner. You won't be disappointed!

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    Jason H.

    Small cite actual mobile diner from yesteryear. Service was mediocre, very greeindly but not particularly efficient. When she delivered my don his OJ she spilled akot on the table, said whoops ans never wiped it up. It was not a busybmorning. Our food was about the same. My sons waffle wasnt cooked inside, he ate the chicken off the top, the server didnt even notice she cleared a plate with an entire waffle on it. I had lox and scrambled eggs, which was mostly undercooked onion. They tried with the hashbrowns, they used a fresh potato...but they were greasy and not crispy- bake your potatoes til they are just done, then cool them, peel and run through a cheesegrater. Hashbrowns will be crispy and starchy, and cook much faster. No charge for the advice. Dont eat here.

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    Quinton F.

    I really like this place. This is a longtime established restaurant, and upon visiting I understand why it's been around for so long. If you like those old style diners, this is the place for you. The old school ambiance makes it very inviting. All of your traditional breakfast favorites are on the menu - home fries, eggs any way, breakfast meats, on and on, and they are prepared very well. The service was also great to complement the food. I could eat breakfast at any hour so I wish the hours were longer. Still, I'll be back to this popular little neighborhood corner diner.

    Gyro breakfast
    Tina G.

    My husband and I were in Cleveland for a conference, and we decided to check out The Village Diner for an early Saturday morning breakfast before our drive home to Indiana. At first glance, I loved the architecture- a retro exterior, so we definitely had to try it. We were welcomed by a friendly waitstaff, and after we were seated our friendly server quickly served our drinks and took our order. My gyro breakfast was very delicious, and I especially enjoyed the thicker than usual toast. Our coffee cups were refreshed often, and it certainly helped start our day for the drive home. We are glad we took the chance with this charming diner!!

    12/2022 breakfast menu.

    French Toast Omelets Service was fast and young man was pleasant. It's an old fashioned style diner

    Mushroom cheese burger
    Rich G.

    Visiting Cleveland this week. Thanks to Yelp thought I would try the Village Diner. Got here a little before noon just before the lunch rush. Looks like the "locals/regulars" eat here often. Love it when people are greeted on a first name basis. The Mushroom cheese burger was very good. Love when the cheese is melted under the broiler. Fries served nice and hot. The place is very clean. People are friendly. Worth a visit.

    Lin H.

    Sorry if I'm giving you whiplash. But like.... things change ok? Hahah. The food is decent, really. Depending on who is cooking it varies between 3-4 stars. The cleanliness though. Barf. Thinking about it gives me the heebie jeebies. Once there was food caked to the silverware. Another time there was lipstick prints on a cup. This time there were weird floaty things in the water that no matter how many new glasses we asked for, they were there. At this point, even though I don't mind their food at all, I'm not going back. The health department needs to get in there stat!

    Neal E.

    Pretty good little local diner. I had breakfast here one morning before heading out for a meeting. I sat at the counter and ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits, two eggs over easy, and corned beef hash, plus coffee. The sausage gravy was pretty tasty, the texture of the biscuits was a little weird, not the flaky kind of biscuits I like, the texture was more like dinner rolls. The corned beef hash was your standard, canned corned beef hash. The eggs were cooked properly - a little runny to mix into the hash. Service was a little on the slow side, but I was in no hurry.

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    Exceptional breakfast. County fried steak was phenomenal. Good coffee too. If you're in the area stop in .

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    The Village Diner is an amazing hidden gem in Cleveland. Amazing service, prices, and food!

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    Fast service. Good food. Casual atmosphere. I had the corned beef hash. My eggs were perfect.

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    I just ate there today. 50 minutes later my guts are not happy. I went for a "run" and never left the house.

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    Gotta try the chicken waffle. Everything is home made. From the batter on the chicken, to the crispy sweet Belgium waffle.

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    Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. Very friendly staff and very homey atmosphere

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    Had a problem and the owner addressed it. Like all businesses has some staffing issues. Be patient

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    The best food around!!! Done the right way!! All cooked fresh!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.. A new favorite for sure!!

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