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A1 Diner

4.1 (212 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
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!

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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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This is a nice, quaint place to grab a bite! The staff is very nice and friendly. The food is quite good too !

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Attitude of server was very negative. Food ok. Never again will I come here. Never greeted us and never a 'thank you''

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Great food and great customer service and prices are very reasonable highly recommended

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4 years ago

Food wasn't bad but could have been a lot better the waffles and French toast made me want to throw up would not suggest this place

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I've only ever gotten takeout from this place but the wife and I decided to eat in and boy I'm glad…read morewe did. The service was wonderful our waitress was very helpful when it came to any questions we had about the menu I got the honey garlic Mac burrito and the wife got rotary garage burrito see the pictures just as we were leaving live music started up.

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