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    Victory Diner

    3.8 (635 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    VICTORY DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Connie T.

    It's my third visit here, and honestly, every time we're in the area, we make it a point to stop by for their burritos. I usually go for the carne asada burrito--it's consistently flavorful and satisfying. Service has always been great, and the ambiance is pretty casual, similar to a fast-food spot--nothing fancy, but comfortable enough for a quick bite. This time, I decided to switch things up and tried the tuna melt and the gyro wrap. Both were surprisingly delicious and definitely worth ordering again. It's nice to know they do more than just burritos well!

    Fried chicken with fries,rings, and rolls.
    Frank P.

    I ordered the fried chicken for lunch before going to work. It's four pieces with fries, onion rings, rolls, and a salad. The salad came first, and it was good sized. The hot items came later. This was a really good meal for the price. The only problem was the chicken was overcooked. The service was great. I liked all the photos of war planes, and the one hanging from the ceiling.

    Diner booths and airplane decor
    Richie U.

    Victory Diner is located off Main St and W Culver Ave in Orange within walking distance of CHOC - Orange and St. Joseph's Hospital. Looks like a WWII themed diner with a really cool model airplane hanging from the ceiling, model ship, and old warplane pictures on the upper sun room windows. They serve up a combo of American and mexican food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The diner's clean and the staff is friendly with smiles. You can order from a kiosk, at the counter, or drive-thru. They have a couple banks of soda fountains with Coke products and Pibb Xtra as well as a couple sets each of regular and decaf coffee. The breakfast burrito was good size and tasted good too. Didn't take very long for it to be made and was delivered right to my table. Looking at others food being delivered, the portion sizes seem to be on the medium to larger side, they don't skimp here. Lastly, my final observations, they still have covid glass still up between tables which I'm assuming are for germs and stuff, but they allowed a street vendor to go from table to table trying to sell stuff, putting her bag and merch on customers tables . Also, the staff seemed to know her since they were talking to her and allowed it. Just an observation during my visit, that's all. All in all, foods good, oh and it's very reasonable too!!

    You know it's a chill place with them letting us walk through the drive through
    Joe F.

    Giving them a big shout out. We needed something open late after 2 AM. One of the few things you can find around and the menu that's crazy. You could order everything for breakfast to hotdog to burgers fries whatever your heart's feeling you can order. Guy took care of us even helped us customize our drinks. We thought the dining room was open, but it wasn't. So we walked around to the menu at the drive-through to look at it and he offered us to go ahead and walk on through instead of having to pull our car up. Grabbed a breakfast burrito with bacon. Loved it maybe this salsa would be my one down point. My friends picked up French toast, which they said was excellent and her hot dog for a good mix which they also enjoyed.

    Egg sandwich with sausage.
    Brigette G.

    Service was good, very busy place and crowded. It took a while for us to find a table. But the lady cleaning was super nice and as soon as she found a bigger table to accommodate me and my two kids. She asked us to sit down. I don't remember her name but very nice person. The breakfast burritos were big, my breakfast sandwich with sausage was OK. I thought they used patties, but it was sliced up links with lettuce and tomato and mayonnaise. Not bad. I would definitely try something else. Next time I go.

    Lettuce was wet & dripping all over. I've driven by this place for years. Thought I'd give it a try but I will NEVER go back

    Disgusting! Soaking wet lettuce & tasted gross. I will NEVER come back. I've driven by this place for years & thought I'd give it a try. Gross!!

    This is delicious!
    Deron R.

    This is your basic independent Burger joint with a little bit more flair. They have all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, Mexican food as well as dinner platters. The unique thing about victory diner is it is in an airplane motif. Lots of pictures on the wall from world war II of old bomber planes and fighter planes as well as various heroic aviation pilots of that generation. They also have a huge fighter plane dangling from the ceiling so that's cool. I went with the gyro platter, which was massive and good. They bring you out a side salad which is big enough for two people. Tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese croutons okay all good. Then comes the platter with fries, some onion rings and then a hearty and delicious gyro. The onion rings have definite potential. I think these had been sitting around so it had gotten a little soggy, but the crust was of the proper consistency. Good fries and delicious food. I will be back when I'm in the area.

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    11 years ago

    Great food- great prices and happy staff. Can't wait to see when the remodeling is done.

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    7 years ago

    Great place. Working in the neighborhood, just happened upon! Great service good food etc. definitely recommend!

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    9 years ago

    Not an actual sit down diner. Still a great place to eat good food and friendly service.

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    You have to try the Pancakes...seriously some of the best I ever had....the breakfast burrito is bomb too. Did I mention try the pancakes.

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    Good food good prices good all-around little value meallike to go here a lot close to home

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    Good food at a decent price. Liked the seasoning they put on their fries. Enjoyed the aviation theme of the joint too.

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    Great employees and all of the food is good. You can't go wrong with anything. The portions are huge. Check out the DUI Fries!!!

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    9 years ago

    Stopped in for lunch, food was good. Prepare to wait a lil longer than other burger spots. Worth the wait.

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    Great place.really clean and modern. Food was good came out super fast. Employees were really friendly and polite.

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    11 years ago

    Perfect for lunch, really like their new salads, the greek salad with chicken can get a little pricey, but definitely worth it.

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    Excellent food. Wonderful service from very kind and engaged staff. The breakfast special my recommendation.

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    Ask the Community - Victory Diner

    Is breakfast all day?

    Yes, you can order the whole menu all day

    What are the hours for the dining room itself? How late is it available. Looking for an alternative to Denny's in the area.

    500 to 1000 pm Tuesday - Sunday Drive thru open 24 hours except on Monday!

    Do you have dairy free options or an allergens menu?

    They have many dairy-free options. Not sure about the allergens menu.

    For Tuesday to Sunday, is the dining room open 24 hours or just the entire restaurant? In other words, could I eat in the dining room Tuesday and Wednesday morning as early as 5am?

    Yes, you can.

    What time is it open till?

    It's open 24 hours.

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