Had been for breakfast a number of times but we went for lunch. Excellent burgers. Huge selection of burgers, hot dogs, and chili. Come and have a conversation at a unique spot. read more

Van's Spa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was freshly cooked and delicious came with a decent amount of home fries for $5 and it was ready in 5min. I'll dine in the next time, and try a few more dishes on the menu. I'm curious to know how they are. There's a lot going on, on the walls but you can tell that it all holds a story and some history to go with the rest of the restaurant. read more

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Great, old style breakfast with amusing decor. The food is greasy and delicious and prices are affordable. Cash only!

Nothing fancy - simple fast and delicious food. Fed our family of three for under $25. This place is a hidden gem.

This place is an absolute gem of a dive joint! 4 booths for 4, 2 tables for 2, and counter seating for 6. We arrived at 12:30pm on Monday and we're able to grab a table quickly - Manny just asked we give him a chance to wipe it down before we did. Like folks said, the menus are on the walls (see the pictures). I had the monkey bread French toast and it was amazing. Fries were fresh and crisp, bacon perfectly cooked. Burger was huge, and BLT was exactly what it should be. You grab your drinks yourself from the fridge, and put your order in at the counter with one of the two folks behind there - just be clear, and willing to repeat it a few times since they call it out to each other rather than write it, and there's no computer system. Payment was CASH ONLY, $25 for the 3 of us including drinks and tax, and you'd better believe I left a good tip! The walls of this place are a treasure chest of memories from RI and American history almost 100 years long now. I saw lots of locals, a few college kids, and some old friends of the owner in the restaurant the day I came in. A real friendly, get it right as you go feeling. I love love love this kind of owner run small business, where the frills are community and affordable prices read more

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Wet omelette, and the smallest serving of really peculiar home-fries (a mixture of a couple French fries and a several burnt potatoes) but good coffee and friendly service. It almost seemed intentionally bad. read more

great food love it here. the monkey bread french toast is my favorite!!! great people too

People love this place so I just not get the hype. But I didn't like the setting and it felt so weird being in there. Very very small, and there's clutter all over the place. No menus, just a chalk board. People are nice and food is good enough. I can't get the atmosphere though read more

This place always delivers good food and food service. A bit quirky and colorful because of the man, Manny. The coffee and conversations among the mix of old regulars and newbies customers flow endlessly. Small but a fun place to be. What continues to amaze me is the price and the service at this place. You cannot beat the price on the stuff you get here. Everything is made to order and fast service is this place's hallmark. This is a sure bet if you are looking for good ole quality American breakfast and Sunday brunch. read more

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Amazing old school diner. Don't come here looking for a fancy or if you're socially awkward. Friendly owner behind the counter.

Looking for a diner with good food at good prices? Look no further! It's always a treat to go to Van's.

Very small place and it's honestly a weird environment. It's an uncomfortable joint due to the fact that they don't have menus, just a chalk board, literally 1 table in the whole place and an awkward staff. I sat down and left soon after because it's just weird. read more

Lots of character! And amazing Monkey Bread French Toast! Double Wow! Sat at the counter and we're entertained the entire time.

This is by far the best old school diner around. Great food, great prices, local character and local charms abound. Gentle ribbing by the owner, Manny, comes with every meal. As well as a quick list of questions designed to ascertain who you are and where you are from. If you are local, meaning from Bristol or Warren, expect the long form to determine what street you grew up on, who your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins are and where are they now. Also be prepared to get your own silverware and bus your own table. Believe me, it's worth it! read more

Simply delicious and incredibly cheap. A burger and fries is 3 dollars, bottomless coffee is 1 dollar, and a chorizo sandwich and fries is 5 dollars- all of which are amazing. I will definitely be coming back here, this place is a gem. A couple of things to know before you go in: you seat yourself and get your own silverware. there is no menu , all the food is listed on the board above the grill. To order you shout out what you want to the cook when you're ready. Sometimes you bring your own dishes to the sink and you are 100% allowed to serve yourself coffee when needed. Loved the atmosphere here, very laid back and comfortable. read more

Fantastic little gem on Wood Street in Bristol. Doesn't jump out at you at first, but once you get in there, you find a homey, divey little breakfast/lunch joint with a friendly, wise-cracking owner and a menu that you have to see to believe. There is not an item on the menu that costs more than $6. I kid you not. The best part about the menu, though, is that it's ludicrously good. It's probably not all that good FOR you, but you're not going in there for wheat grass and tofu. You're going in there for huge omelettes, piled breakfast plates, and overstuffed sandwiches. If there's a better place to go in the Bristol area on a lazy Sunday or to handle a hangover, I haven't found it. Frankly, I don't think I ever will. read more

If Click and Clack from Car Talk ran a diner (and were Portuguese) it would be this. The 'ambiance', if you can call it that, is a history lesson into the Rego family and Bristol society. The walls are covered with laminated family photos and newspaper clippings. No real rhyme or reason to the placement, but always an interesting (however you define interesting) read wherever you choose a seat. Lou P. - I'm with you on the hygiene - don't ask and don't tell. One of those "messy" isn't always "dirty" conversations. Whatever you think - the food is still both cheap and good. Manny's service (yeah, we're on a first name basis - one visit), is super friendly. Come in more than once? You know where the coffee is. If you want a refill, help yourself! Sit at the counter, one of the 3-4 booths, or maybe you can snag one of the chairs outside from a local. And - please do yourself a favor - order a bacon, egg and cheese on a bolo roll. Out of this world. The best sandwich ever (and I like to eat). PS: If you didn't already know, bacon is a vegetable when crispy. Van's bacon, is a vegetable. ;-) read more

Ok seriously hold on to your hats, because your mind will be blown! I bought a fantastic cheezeburger here (yes I used a Z) and it was only $4. It came with fries. Please tip though because the gentleman and lady who served me were as kind as can be. Now let's back up, by no means is this cheeseburger a world renowned masterpiece in disguise, but it satisfied the greasy and down right tasty you sometimes want out of a cheezeburger (hence cheezeburger not cheeseburger, I will be coining this differentiation). Think Five Guys. I ordered takeout but if the rest of the menu is like their burger, it will be unhealthy, but down right tasty. Once again, I ordered take out so I can't really comment on the aesthetics. I look forward to visiting more and getting to know Van's Spa. read more

Divine dinner. Menu with all the basic breakfast/lunch food groups. Done the way you ask. Had a great time chatting with owner. Thoroughly great guy. Prices are very reasonable too. read more

This is definitely a crowd pleaser for the college kids. I went yesterday and got a cheeseburger w/fries and a drink for $4......... thats its $4! It was a very good burger! If you are looking for a greasy spoon diner place where the menu is on the wall and everyone knows everyone else this is your place! The owner Manny is super nice the food is good and you get get a great meal for under $5, what else could you want! They also have breakfast all day =) read more

This place is a dive gem. Get comfortable and hang out with Manny to clear all your hangovers

Corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick Day..delicious..Manny provide great food, awesome customer service, and all for a great price..highly recommended if you are ever in Bristol..you will not go home hungry read more

Van's Spa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Do you want a classy atmosphere, certified organic $20 omelettes,fancy imported scones and home churned butter served by snooty college girls? Then you're in the wrong place. If you want two bacon grilled cheese sandwiches with a huge pile of pastrami onions and saurkraut in between with fries for $6.00,served by a local legend, Manny,who is by turns friendly and sarcastically grumpy,then come to Van's Spa. You will love it! read more

Manny is the man. The perfect cheap breakfast place that won't disappoint. Not your typical diner but it has a unique atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the area. read more

The only place I know of for great breakfast , great entertainment and leave with a full belly and a full wallet.

First off, I miss you Manny! Lived up the street from this diner and didn't know it existed my first 2 years in Bristol. What a shame! Manny is great. Definitely a townie spot. Don't tell the college kids this exists. I loved coming in here and getting a history lesson from everyone at the counter not to mention the wall decor. The monkey bread french toast is to die for. And really wish I could get him to ship some bolos out to Cali. Everything is reasonably priced and it's well worth the stop to get breakfast/lunch. read more

Great place for cheap breakfast and lunch. Manny the owner is great guy and is a character. Off the beaten path and a Bristol must

Van's is the best old school diner around. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Food is great.

Takes you back in time with all the fun pictures and other memorabilia of Bristol. Food is great, you feel like your on an episode of DDD. The owner Manny is AWESOME! read more

Great local place none better. When you eat here you feel like your family manny is a great guy that truly loves his business and customers. Great food great prices service is next to none. Food is great and the prices are so good they don't seem real! read more

Great food, inexpensive. Breakfast bolo sandwich, homefries, coffee - $6.00! Laid back place, you clear your own table. One of Bristol's best keep secrets. read more

Van's Spa has one thing going for it as a restaurant: its price. You simply won't find a cheaper burger joint in the area. But it's not only the price that draws in customers, it's also the experience. Manny Rego's, as its always called, has been a small diner smack dab in the center of downtown Bristol on Wood Street for over 50 years. Amongst the locals, 'Manny's' is notorious for their massive burgers and breakfast plates. The food is cooked quickly and the portions are massive. However, if you were a health inspector, you might have a nightmare upon entering. Aside from the obvious size issues Manny's faces, personal hygiene is a massive issue. The staff doesn't wear gloves and are often sweaty and dirty. On more than one occasion I've found long, dark, curly hairs in my burger - but simply pulled it out and kept eating. If the hygiene doesn't turn you off, the owner probably will. Mr. Rego routinely swears and throws around racial slurs in front of customers; often times making some feel uncomfortable. If you don't mind sacrificing space and cleanliness for a monster burger at an unbeatable price - than Manny Rego's is for you. Portion wise, their burgers do beat out the local fast food chains, but as far as a classic restaurant - I wouldn't advise anyone planning a date here. But if you want a quick burger, in-and-out, get a little dirty and head on down to Van's Spa. read more

A true hole in the wall, it can be hard to find, even if you've been there before. Manny doesn't have a sign or any indication there is a restaurant beyond a "Wow" sticker on the window, but he's always friendly, the food is delicious, and the prices can't be beat. His menu offers breakfast and lunch, often referred to as "the wow board" due to 'Wow' listed so many times it's only comparable to an infomercial. The food is made fresh and a burger and fries will only set you back $3. Manny is always working behind the counter and adds a unique character to the restaurant. My favorite memory was when, prior to leaving for vacation, he explained that he would not be hanging a sign letting customers know that he would be closed for a week, before or during his vacation, because that would just confuse his customers. He runs the restaurant with an unorthodox business plan, but it is rare to find a business that genuinely seems more interested in making its customers happy than making a profit. read more

Let me tell you something, no breakfast place can compare to Mannys!! This man truly goes above and beyond for his customers. I love the chill laid back cozy atmosphere. He makes you feel like you're at home. Everything on the menu is phanomemal! read more

I tried this place just the other day and the food was great with the prices being out of this world awesome! The owner Manny is funny, accommodating, and it's evident that really enjoys what he does! You won't leave hungry and it certainly won't be your last time visiting! I can't wait to go back! My breakfast with so yummy! read more

Good food, friendly staff, great price. Definitely will go back. Our kids had a great time reading all the clippings on wall. The home fries were super crispy. read more

Come here if you want a friendly, cheerful, old school eating experience you will long remember. And yes, the prices are so low you should not mention that out loud so Manny does not hear you and get the idea to raise them! We live 15 miles away but will be back frequently for sure. If Manny does read this, Manny... Thank You for being You and for what you do for your customers! read more

Great food reasonable prices fast Service friendly serviceI wouldn't recommend this place to all my friends and family

Can't go wrong at manny great food good company Great place to get the weeks gossip