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    Abell's Diner

    4.1 (30 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Lunch Menu

    Always good old fashioned home cooking. The staff is friendly and food comes out quick. I haven't had anything on the menu I didn't like yet.

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    Sarah C.

    We've lived in St Mary's County for 10+ years now and I'm so sad we only recently tried Abell's Diner. We've driven past it at least a hundred times and had never stopped...it took my son sending me a snap of his breakfast one morning for us to finally give them a try...then we were hooked! This is our go to spot for breakfast. It's delicious down home country cooking. Kinda reminds me of the restaurant in the movie My Cousin Vinny lol Everything is made fresh to order and the prices can't be beat! Our typical bill for the 4 of us for food, drinks, and tip is $35-4. (I'm hoping to be able to stop in for lunch one afternoon soon because I've heard it is equally as excellent as breakfast.) It's definitely a locals spot so it can be hard to get a table...Sunday morning after 9 a.m. or so you might as well forget about it LOL They also do breakfast sandwiches to go (I've ordered those several times now) and unlike a lot of the other local places (Chaptico Market I'm talking to you!) they are made fresh to order not sitting under a hot lamp. FYI they only accept cash so be sure to hit the atm before you go! Went for breakfast this morning, it was amazing as usual! They've recently updated their menus so I wanted to share

    Brian R.

    If your mom, grandma, or wife isn't making breakfast this is where you go for breakfast in St. Mary's County. Hard to get a seat on the weekends but it's worth it.

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    Kelly K.

    Have lived in St. Mary's for 13 years & am just bow trying this place. Such a nice little place. The staff was very welcoming, the coffee was fresh & hot - plus, they serve it in a BIG MUG! We had The Bushwacker & Pop Pop's chipped beef. Both were absolutely delicious and reminiscent of the type of food my grandma once made. Prices were very reasonable. For 2 people - 2 entrees & Coffee was $18. Can't beat it.

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    Honesty is the best policy, right? Well, Honey and I have passed this place so many times and finally ventured inside today for lunch. From the outside, it looks like a old little hole in the wall, and we do love that type of place. There were many cars outside so we figured that they must move food quickly, and decided we would give it a try. The place had several locals inside at tables and the "brick bar" area, eating lunch. It is a tiny little place. I must say it was pretty dirty...more than pretty dirty - downright dirty! We probably should have run for the hills when we first entered, but we opted to stay. I think they must sweep the floors every now and then, but not behind tables... and washing the floors must be outside of everyone's job description. We sat at a table and I looked at the floor and baseboard under the table and could not believe how filthy it was. The street and parking lot are cleaner than under the table in this restaurant! YIKES! I was getting scared, feeling like I committed to this place since I sat down, but I truly wanted to leave. Honey was not offended by the dirt...he must have been mighty hungry. Their menu is a super limited menu (and the menu was also very dirty and tattered, btw) and nothing really appealed to me since I was not feeling so hungry after eyeing the lack of cleanliness. But, after I struggled to make a decision, I just asked the waitress what most people eat and she said "burgers". We both ordered burgers with fries. Service was quick and food was delivered. We both ate our burgers and fries... The burger tasted OK I guess, but dry, and the bun fell apart on me rather quickly, leaving me with burger, lettuce and tomato in my hands... the fries were crinkle cut and tasted good (oil tasted fresh, thank God) which was a relief... I don't know about Honey, but I will not go back, just based on the dirty nature of the place. The floors and baseboards looks as if they have not been washed in years!!! Prices were OK... food was nothing more than OK, and that is being generous...they don't take credit cards...Just a note: I would have much rather gone to Chaptico Market and gotten me some good fried chicken, a chicken salad sandwich or some stuffed ham salad.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, crab cakes need improvement, but salads are good. The staff could be friendlier.

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    1 year ago

    Although this diner can be missed because of the corner location, they have great food and prices. I can't wait to go back.

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    2 years ago

    Nice local spot good comfort food in a basic diner environment sometimes simple is best

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    7 years ago

    Excellent flavor and portion size! Ordered the Abell's Omelette and it was cooked just the way I like it!

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    5 years ago

    Great burgers! Just like you would make at home. Not a frozen, factory made patty. Not a fancy place, just good food.

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    7 years ago

    Great local spot. Food is good, the portions are perfect, and the prices are more than reasonable.

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    7 years ago

    I've only had breakfast here and only a few times so far. I have been very pleased with the service, the food and the price.

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    7 years ago

    Everything a diner should be! Friendly, fast, good food. Bathroom needs help but was clean.

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