Robot power I headed to Fort Myers yesterday and one of my reasons was to visit 41 Diner. I like visiting diners, they usually have big menus, large portions, and are reasonably priced. This particular diner had something else I was interested in, a robot food runner. My breakfast of choice was their Meat Lover's Omelet, an omelet that had cheddar cheese, cubes of ham, some ground sausage, and included in there someplace were little pieces of bacon. As far as omelets go, this one was average, nothing out of the ordinary. They didn't have their Home Fries, so my side was hash browns, which are almost designed to be uniformly average. 41 Diner has a definite diner look from the outside, inside didn't have neon or chrome but it's a large comfortable place not unlike a favorite diner. It was almost empty when I stopped in. My service was great and the food didn't take long at all to arrive. As for the robot, I didn't get to see it in action. Because they weren't really busy and I was a single diner i.e. not many plates to bring to my table, my food was delivered normally. At the end of my meal I did ask about the robot and learned they do use it. They can load it up and have it go to any table. The server will transfer the dishes to the table and send the robot back to wherever it hangs out. She told me it was very helpful and even offered to demo it for me. Here is an old school diner with point of sale checkout machines and a robot. Cool. read more

41 Diner - Meat Lover's Omelet - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

The exterior is definitely diner but inside it's a full on restaurant with a beautiful bar, amazing food and the best service. We met the owner Ali who works so hard to make sure each diner has the perfect experience. Our server Corinne was outstanding, as well as the rest of the staff we encountered. The menu is vast and will please any palate. The yum yum shrimp was a tasty, spicy moist appetizer that anyone would enjoy. My strip steak was seasoned to perfection with mashed potatoes and seasoned veggies. My husband loved his baby back ribs. Large bar area but also suitable for families. They also have a robot that delivers a portion of the meal which added to the dining experience. Lots of luscious desserts should you save room. Only open 6 weeks but with service and food this good I suspect once the word gets out how great this place is, good luck getting in. read more

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We were driving back after having physical therapy, and we couldn't decide where to go. So we saw the 41 Diner and decided to give it a try! It didn't look really busy and we were seated quickly. The coffee arrived immediately and was good! Our waitress arrived and took our order. Two western omelets with grits and sourdough bread, mine well done! Alright, we're twins already Dave and I lol! To our surprise, we saw a robot bringing people their food! Her name is Felicia, and she had a child like voice. How cute! More like a server's helper. Our breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The diner began to get busier. We had a lovely, relaxed breakfast, which we enjoyed immensely! Thank you 41 Diner for being open after this awful storm. We appreciate and always support our local community businesses! read more

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Let me save everyone a trip to this restaurant - DO NOT COME HERE!! If I could give this 0 stars, I would honestly give it a negative star rating. We were the only customers in the restaurant. The wait staff was not completely knowledgeable when we were placing our order. The staff stood around and talked the whole time. When our food came out, it was wrong and we had mentioned it the waiter who got an attitude and proceeded to go in the back to talk negatively about the issue. Mind you, we are the only customers in the restaurant so we heard everything. When I said they were negatively talking, I am not kidding. The food was below average, cold and did not taste fresh. We will gladly not come back here again not only because of the sub par food but most definitely because of the wait staff. I wanted to make mention to the wait staff that we heard everything that was said and they blatantly lied. Funny how 3 of us hear the same exact thing describing the exact scenario that took place, of course with the wait staffs extra flair of lies. Again, do not come here! read more

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My first impression was this looked like a nice diner with friendly staff. However, when we were sat at a table with silverware and menus which had clearly not been cleaned, the visit went down from there. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, but her choosing to memorize orders instead of writing them down had her asking questions which had already been answered, and one item served incorrectly although she was really quick of resolve. My choice was a Buffalo chicken sandwich, which looks like a Tyson frozen patty you would get in a large pack at Sam's club. I would not recommend it. While my experience was disappointing, my wife enjoyed her meal. Perhaps breakfast is where this place shines. I would just reconsider if you are looking for lunch or dinner items. read more

41 Diner - Buffalo chicken sandwich (not recommended) - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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This is no longer a diner. Search Yelp for "41 Bistro." The concept, hours and menu have changed.

How can you be a breakfast restaurant and open at 11am? I would love to try your breakfast during breakfast time.

Just waited an hour for no food with three small children. Milkshakes took 25 minutes and we never got our breakfast. 40 minutes into our wait we had to tell them what we ordered again. Total dog Shit, they weren't that busy they just suck. Who makes the only kids in a restaurant wait an hour for pancakes? DO NOT GO HERE. read more

41 Diner - Terrible diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

This really is 3.5 stars. Nice local breakfast spot with good prices. Service is tops. Potatoes under done. Not covid friendly. Good coffee. read more

41 Diner - Outside - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Great salad and soup bar. I had the ground steak which had a good charbroiled taste and was ground steak not hamburger. My wife had the country fried steak and thought the gravy was pasty. Waiter was attentive and the manager came over and gave us a 10% discount because my wife didn't like the gravy. Good value. read more

Great breakfasts and best sausage gravy I have had in FL. Looks great since the remodel. read more

This was the worst meal I have had in years. The service was slow, the cooking time was VERY slow, and the food was really, really bad. The country fried steak was made from frozen and tasted terrible. I asked for beef gravy instead of white gravy and it still came with white gravy that looked like barf. We waited so long for our food, that I decided to let it go. I heard most tables around me (it was NOT NEAR a full restaurant) asking "Where is our food?" My mom had the turkey and stuffing. The stuffing was dry and out of a box. The turkey had no taste. The gravy had no taste. She didn't even eat it. My dad also ordered the country fried steak with Turkey gravy instead of white gravy and guess what? He got white gravy. A thick pile of grossness. The waitress never came back to ask how we were doing or we would have sent our food back and left. When she came with the check we told her about the food (my mom didn't even eat her turkey dinner) and her response was, I will let the cook know. What? I told her my mother shouldn't have to pay for her food that she didn't eat and at least she removed her meal from the bill. The whole meal should have been comped. We hardly ate any of it. I will NEVER be back. read more

VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!! We pulled into the parking lot at 9:30 on a Saturday morning and the lot was almost empty. That should have been my first clue. I've not been to a diner where they substituted NOTHING. Al I wanted was spinach instead of cheese on a breakfast sandwich and the server said they do NOT allow substitutions even if you pay for them. I am completely plant based and and even at steak houses they substitute. I wish them luck in staying in business with that attitude. So we returned to Mel's in Bonita where the customers come first! read more

Me and my family came here for dinner. The chicken pesto bowl the soup and the tater tots were very good and the service was wonderful. however, the pork Marsala left much to be desired. The pork itself was very over cooked and caused the whole Plate to move whenever I cut it. The Marsala sauce itself was overwhelmingly sweet and the mushrooms weren't any better. Also, the crème brûlée had a very strange consistency. If you go here grab something simple. read more

We had lunch here one afternoon and we were excited to come back for breakfast. The lunch we had was very very good, my wife had a beer and a burger...... I had a club sandwich very good. Back for breakfast! this restaurant is very clean the staff is extremely friendly the food is good. I ordered eggs Benedict my wife reluctantly ordered the chicken fried steak selecting fruit as her side... The chicken flyrod steak was over cooked and over season gravy was good. The eggs Benedict was good the holiday sauce had excellent flavor Canadian bacon was good and the muffin was proper. unfortunately they peppered it with paprika for some reason?? not quite sure... the home fries were horrible. Waitress was less then par but very friendly. read more

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Friends and I went here for lunch. Won't do that again. One of my friends is in a wheelchair, so naturally the young male host walked us all the time the far back. To try and use a BOOTH...what? Once we explained to him why a table is needed he just stood there with a confused look in his face. We had to demonstrate how to put 2 two top tables together to make enough room for the chair and the 3 of us. We order our drinks. Ice tea and Arnold palmers. The APs came without ice and tasted like cat tinkle. And then we noticed the glasses had something floating in them. (Both!). Thankfully the iced tea was fine. We reordered drinks and just got water Lets order lunch...ok . Grilled ham & cheese, fish sandwich and biscuits & gravy. Not a hard order, no modifications. The fish and the grilled ham and cheese were ok...the biscuits & gravy...was so full of flour pellets my friend would not /could not eat it. It looked like wall paper glue. So basically...the service mostly sucked (our waitress Nicole was super nice and apologetic for all the nonsense) the male runner, and host...need a lot of training and common sense. The food: basic to terrible The atmosphere: appears they are still remodeling with tvs everywhere or wires hanging down. Save yourselves ... McDonalds is just up the street. read more

had breakfast at 41 diner last sunday. i won't be back. I ordered my breakfast from the only waiter there, the food was brought to me 10 min. later by a robot. the food was COLD. I could't get the waiters attention beacause he spent the entire time that i was there in conversation with someone further down the counter. I asked the busboy to call him over. He took the cold food into the kitchen to warm it up. It came back cold again, delivered by robot. The only time i had his attention was when i asked for the bill. This sunday( today) i went to Haneys cafe,about 2 miles dow the road. I was servered a hot breakfast by a real server ( one of about 10 servers ). they refilled my coffee and were very attentive. the food was good and hot. Choose a server over a robot is your best bet. read more

My husband and I read all the raves how delicious this is on Next Door and I am so happy we gave it try.....WOW!!! From the friendly, attentive wait staff, to the awesome menu and then the delicious mouth watering food bursting with flavor is just phenomenal and it is reasonable ! This is my new favorite and I am so happy it is close by. Please don't go by previous reviews, this is a new restaurant that has only been open maybe a couple of months, try it, you will not be disappointed. read more

As we were driving down 41 we spotted this old fashioned dinner and decided to check it out. If you love salads, like I do, the endless soup and salad bar is a great deal. The salad bar had more then enough choices, including: cottage cheese, pasta salad and broccoli salad. There were 3 choices of soup and I can say the Chicken and Rice was very good, lots of chicken and I just needed at add a little pepper. They advertise that their meatloaf is "famous" so we will definitely return to give it a try. It almost felt like going back in time as it brought back memories of diners from years gone by that have been replaced by chain restaurants. read more

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By far the nicest diner I've ever been to. My wife and I were heading back to Boca from Captiva and were in search of a Starbucks or any place for some breakfast when we stumbled upon this 24 hour oasis. Pleasant decor and lighting. Breakfast served all day. I opted for the soup (3 choices) and salad bar at 11 am! The creamy broccoli soup hit the spot along with basic salads and toppings. Hard for me to find my favorite French dressing was there. clean clean clean. And Fresh. $8.99. Salad bar and soups included with most entree at no charge. Unlimited of course. My wife had eggs toast fruit etc prepared as she requested. Coffee $1.98 was excellent and our server Natalie also gets 5 stars for disposition and efficiency. What a pleasure. Took my last cup of java in a to go cup. It's a 2 hour drive from Boca but maybe faster in the middle of the night when we have a craving. The baked goods looked outstanding and I took a photo. This is not gourmet food but it's the best execution of a diner establishment. I meant to ask what the clientele is like between 1 and 5 am. You won't be disappointed! read more

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First off, we come here often because of the salad and soup bar included in the already reasonable entree prices - watch out Sweet Tomatoes. We've always gone around 10pm on weekdays and the waitresses are always kind and attentive. Lettuce always looks crisp and not wilted. Some of the soups taste EH or like a chili version - but hey it's "free". Avoid the spaghetti - it tastes a little like chili and just is overall 2 stars. Husband swears by the chopped steak. Their fries are really good and the garlic toast is A M A Z I N G. Everything breakfast is pretty good however if you like strawberries on your pancakes then might want it on the side since it is a bit gelatinous. read more

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We have been here for 27 minutes. Outside seating. We went in to tell them that we were here.... Nobody ever came out. The place is filthy... We are leaving... read more

41 Diner - The place is filthy. - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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You ever see a place and know it's going to be great? This restaurant had an authentic vibe from the get go. Parking lot was clean and ample, I was greeted instantly and sat immediately. Washroom was spotless and the restaurant was clean. I have a bing for cleanliness. I enjoyed steak and eggs and the coffee was fresh and topped off without asking. The dessert was great- Cookies and Cream cake. Natalie was super engaging, funny and a pleasure. Never felt like I was being rushed and took my time. Highly recommend this place; the service is what makes it a hit above all else. read more

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For those late night cravings, or early morning saviors from the night before. Diner 41 has you covered with a relentless staff and wide assortment of meals to provide sustenance to any by standard. I have tried anything from the Cuban sandwich to the Chicken Parmesan and am always pleasantly surprised with the quality. Which would lead me to give it a 4.25 stars rating for options and convenience. Take in stride that this is still a diner so don't expect the perfect meal every time. But know that when you want it, they are open. Not to mention there desert case, is filled with sugar spice and everything nice for your sweet tooth depraved. With Pie's, Cakes, and other specialty items that are sure to keep your mouth watering. Check them out if your in Estero and craving a comforting quick meal. read more

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My husband found this place and always raves about it for Breakfast. So yesterday I decided to go with him and give it a try. Got seated right away, greeted right away from friendly staff. They serve breakfast all day and the choices are many. The prices are great. The portions are big! They have an amazing unlimited soup and salad bar for $8.99. Or free soup and salad with all entrees. Got the 41 breakfast, see the picture, we could have split it! Will definitely go again! You should check it out too. They are open 24/7 read more

41 Diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Very clean, great service, and updated decor. Deana was a great waitress. Very attentive and quick to fix any issues. Would definitely go again. The food was fresh and not greasy. The 50's nostalgia was cute. I loved the music. read more

41 Diner - Forty one diner - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Went there this morning on our mini road trip. I always like small diners. This one is not so small. They are remodeling. But not while we were there and it was clean. We had breakfast. Service was fast and polite. To our delight our food came out on a talking robot it greated us and thanked us for our order. The waitress was a delight. When our daughter starts college there we will definitely go back and check out the completed renovations. read more

Terrible experience. No customers in the building and we waited too long for service. The food was mediocre. Home fries were so soggy, neither of our orders was cooked through, Corned hash was definitely from a can. They charged us for the full meal and we couldn't even touch the sides because they weren't cooked. After they cleared our plates we waited so long that we had to get up and get somebody's attention to even get the check. The staff was just hanging out while we sat there. Just overall unprofessional and inedible. Would not recommend! read more

I love this place again! They have made huge strides since taking this place over and have done a wonderful job. The owner prides himself on getting your order correct. No pad and pen, just memory. If it isn't right he wants you tell him. We were a table of 8, my wife and I and our 6 kids. Our food was really great and I love good diner food. I went for the 41 feast, which has plenty of food for those that are hungry. The pancakes have some good denseness to it and are tasty. I go with some butter on mine and no syrup. On this day, we all got up Christmas Day Morning after opening presents and went to the 41 Diner for Breakfast. Yes, they were open and pretty busy! ;-) Good for them! I love when a local spot is doing well and has great customer service and real good food. This is a reasonable place too. Reasonably priced with good portions. I think everyone needed to bring something home! If you haven't been to 41 Diner in a while, check them out again. The owner really wants you to have your order the way you wanted it. Hearty Appetites to you all! read more

This was our go to restaurant for several years and we would go there weekly. We loved the salad bar and some of the specials. Unfortunately they have been closed for what seems like an extremely long time for 'renovations'. Now they are only open from 7am to 3pm, no specials, and the salad bar is GONE. Unfortunately the food was terrible the last 3 times we were there and I'm not sure they will ever be open 24/7 again but it won't matter to me because I seriously doubt that I will ever go back! read more

41 Diner, S. Tamiami Trl., Fort Myers,Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter. The food. Buttermilk fried chicken,stewed green beans, with soup and salad bar. The fried chicken was a delight a bit sour buttermilk and a bit sweet with the honey. I was not too crazy about the stewed beans but they were fine. Now the salad bar. Three different lettuces, 2 soups and a slew of condiments.Plus coleslaw,potato salad and macaroni salad. Something for everyone. The split pea soup was thick and flavorful. The service was stellar. Unfortunately I could not eat desserts. Too full. It all looked fantastic. read more

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I went tonight for a Ruben sandwich, it used to be fine no complication, tonight my Ruben was about as tin as a grilled cheese,and sloppy, i never seen something as bad, and worse of all they dint seem to care. I dont think ill be back for a while , until i digest this bad lunch. Joseph.Y read more

41 Diner - my Ruben sandwich at 41 diner tonight. - Diners Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Looks renovated and not inviting first thing empty first impression. The cakes/dessert display empty. Servers look a bit lost. Asked for apple juice for the kid and the answer is "we don't have it" they have a Publix 50 feet away and no apple juice? Asked for a kids menu and they don't have a kids menu two people said that then another server came to take the order and said we have a kids grilled cheese. Doesn't seem management is on the same page. No next time for me here. read more

Nice place to eat. Come here if you want to feel nostalgic. They have a full salad bar, and plus, you don't have to spend a lot of money!

Used to love this diner. Used to. It's still okay. They used to be open for supper and had a fantastic salad bar with great soups. The salad bar was their best feature. The food is still good and we've never had problems with the service. read more

A great diner experience! Super breakfast menu, polite and numerous staff = quick service! Lots of TVs if there's something you do t want to miss. Go there with confidence. read more

Everything that I ordered tasted like disgusting raw onion. Sorry if you like that taste, but eating arm pits doesn't sell food. It's not about your nasty taste. read more

I ordered broiled cod what i got was not cod. There is no way this thin fillet was cod fish. I bought cod many times in my adult life. I love to cook. I can tell the difference between cod and tilapia. Maybe it wasn't tilapia but definitely not Cod, cod is a very thick and buttery fish. It was tasty, but definitely not Cod and not worth 13.99 My friend got chicken alfredo and said the sauce had no taste, it was blend. The salad bar was the best of it all. Soup had only broth and nothing else in it, I do like ruby tuesdays salad a thousand times more. Our waitress was a sweety and we left her a nice tip, its not her fault they are trying to fool people on what they serve. Both my friend and i got sick before we even got half way home and had to make an emergency stop at the first gas station. Not very happy and will not be stopping there again. :( read more

It's not exactly what it seems from the outside. A converted 50's style diner look form the outside but not the inside. Servers were kind and friendly, unfortunately it took near 40 minutes to get our lunch on an uncrowded afternoon. Food was fair, but lukewarm to cold. Our waitress did a great job keeping our coffee and drinks filled. read more

I gave it 3 stars only bc workers all wear the mask below their noses! Unacceptable respect the client that come in with their mask on. Otherwise if your not worried about covid then this is your place to eat! Food was excellent !!!! read more