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    A1 Diner

    4.1 (211 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    A1 DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My sandwich!
    Amy V.

    Would you believe that I had never been here before? We were in town to look at a house, as we are moving to the area. Stopped in for dinner. I LOVE a retro diner. I was expecting the typical diner food, but this was not that. It was BETTER. It had a very unique menu. I chose a sandwich with delicious toasted/buttered whole wheat bread, savory roasted Turkey, apple butter, a handful of arugula and Ooey gooey melty brie cheese. It was so good! The ambience is definitely that of an old diner, it's very cool! The colors. The materials. The size. The waitress was very nice as were all of the customers we met. The waitress was very helpful and sweet. I of course, immediately added them on Instagram. I can't wait to be a Gardiner local, and visit often! Looks like they have a stellar Christmas Eve bunch every year!

    A1 Diner from the street

    Loved this place! Had blueberry waffles and homemade corned beef hash and it was all yummy. The staff was friendly and kept the great coffee coming. And you can't beat eating in an old train/trolley car!

    Mushroom omelet
    Rob W.

    Driving through the cute little town of Gardiner, Maine, situated next to a stream and placed on stilts so that it can reach the side walk is the time capsule known as the A1 diner! You must stop and eat! Prices are fair and the food is amazing. On a recent Sunday we stopped in for a late breakfast and we're not disappointed! Upon entering, we were faced with a counter with stools that looked right out of by-gone era. We sat down at the counter and ordered. I ordered the eggs Benedict that was served with mixed salad greens and home fries! I can't recall ever being served mixed salad greens with breakfast. What a treat! She had a mushroom omelet with toast and homefries that was thoroughly enjoyed. Both of our plates were heaped with delicious food that will definitely bring us back the next time we are in the area!

    Cute little place.
    Donald R.

    I was kind of excited to come in here for breakfast, but was really disappointed. The Service was outstanding, the ambience was pretty cool, but the breakfast was not good. I ordered my eggs over medium, but they came out burnt, the potatoes were dry and look like they've been sitting there for a while. I would not recommend A1dinnerfor breakfast.

    Tuna melt with fries and gravy.
    Kelly S.

    So good! Best tuna melt I've ever had but honestly everything on the menu looks great!

    turkey and Brie sandwich
    Mackenzie T.

    the most adorable diner in the heart of gardiner. It is located on the corner of the Main Street so I recommend finding street parking there and then walking over. There is some outdoor seating but to get the full experience you have to eat in the train car! The booths are so comfy and private but that isn't the important part The food is AMAZING. I've loved everything I've gotten here and would happily try everything off of the menu. The fried avocado is the most delicious treat and you can't find it anywhere else nearby. My favorite is the turkey and Brie sandwich!

    Great Diner!

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    2 months ago

    Very good but expensive ! We went once and were shocked by the menu. We will not be back due to the prices

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    11 months ago

    Food, service, everything was so good! Some days they look so slow, and it's strange to me because everything was five stars.

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    11 months ago

    The food was amazing. Service was most excellent. It was super unexpected excellent food. You have to try this!!!

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    Another great Gardiner restaurant......the original great Gardiner restaurant. Great food and great people!!!

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    Staff is rude. The woman with the black ponytail is nice...but that's all. Good is delicious. Dress warm in einter

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    Solid joint in downtown Gardiner! Very good food for a diner. Not your average greasy spoon.

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    Excellent food, good service. Good sized portions. The chocolate cream pie is fabulous!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service--a Maine institution that consistently delivers. New Mainer here and look forward to making this a regular spot.

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    Oh what a place!! I love this little spot (emphasis on LITTLE). This is not a traditional diner -…read moreit's much more like an upgraded coffee shop. You walk in to this gorgeous space, step right up to the counter, and order all the goodies you could possibly want. The drink menu is vast - so many fun coffee beverages for the adventurous, and non-coffee options for everyone else. But if you want to keep it simple, their serve-yourself drip coffee is delightful, and there's plenty of flavors to keep it interesting (peppermint white mocha drip coffee, what??) Ok so you get your bevvie and you work very hard to find a cozy little nook to sit down - maybe someone is waiting for a to go order and gives up their seat for you? It's Gardiner, people are kind! You sit and wait and take in the surroundings - it's almost like you're in a greenhouse, with potted plants everywhere you look and dried flowers hanging from the ceiling. Then your little buzzer goes off and you go get your own food directly from the kitchen - no server/expo/restaurant experience required! Score your own hot sauce, silverware, and other condiments along the way. And dig in! The food is amazing! It's all stuff you've seen on a brunch menu before - French toast, eggs Benedicts, sandwiches - but it's got that extra flair. French toast with lemon curd and raspberries. Corned beef Reuben, but baked in Filo pastry instead of bread. A breakfast scramble with a spicy Korean twist. It's all fun and different and GOOD. You'll be too full, but stop at the counter on the way out the door and snag a fresh croissant or pastry for later. You'll thank me. I would love for this place to be full-service... But I think that might change the whole vibe. There's something cozy about the do-it-yourself aspect. And everything else about Bintliff's is delightful. We can't wait to return.

    A1 Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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