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    Angel's Dining Car

    3.6 (190 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Diners
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Restroom
    Carol W.

    Had to try this place - billed as the oldest diner in Florida (in operation since 1932). It has a true retro vibe - cool dining car, records on the walls, lots of pink. (Restrooms are outside - very clean, very small but cute! Service was great - one waitress was managing all the diners and the takeout orders and did a fabulous job! I ordered the cheeseburger platter (platters come with fries and 2 onion rings). Cheeseburger was good but not real hot, but the bun was cold (my personal preference is a toasted bun). The fries were amazing! A lot of people like their onion rings but I did not care for them - they had an overwhelming flour taste to me. Hubs had the patty melt and enjoyed it. Overall a fun experience.

    Menu
    Haley R.

    Make the trip to Angel's. A downtown Palatka staple they are not to be missed. Hand spun milkshakes as well as delicious burgers and fries, you can't go wrong. The space is small but there is outdoor dining as well as dining from your car if you so choose. The staff are very friendly and accommodating even with a couple small children in our party. All in all, if you're in the area, stop by and give them a try.

    Fried green tomatoes
    Tami S.

    It was quaint, the wait staff was attentive and lovely. The food was everything I expected it to be. We both had the black bottom burger with fries, and we shared an order of fried green tomatoes.

    BLT and onion rings
    Dee S.

    You definitely get this spot - don't believe Elvis has ever been here - but they have a Elvis put outside

    Lori B.

    Yummy! The best old school lunch I've had. I can't wait to go back. The French fries weren't as good as the onion ring. Trust me!

    You Have To Try The Milkshakes!

    Found this gem on "Vanishing America-Florida" Very nostalgic! Simple menu & delicious cheeseburgers, the strawberry shake was AH-mazing!!! Great throwback from 1932. If you can manage your expectations and live in the moment, this is 5 stars all. The way

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    DiDi H.

    We know diners.. NJ.. NY. We had to try Florida's oldest diner and we were pleasantly surprised. We sat at the counter, our server, Cheyanne, was very friendly and polite. The burgers were good The nostalgia was perfect! Great ambiance.

    James D.

    If you're looking to step back in time and have been wanting to dive in to some nostalgic feels, then Angels is for you. You'll be welcomed with large patio seating and a tiny counter inside what appears to be an old airstream-esque building. Angels has been slinging classics since 1932. It is Florida oldest diner. The food however, is merely average. While the burgers were properly cooked to temp, they lack seasoning. The slaw dog is your typical jumbo dog covered with store bought slaw. The onion rings had potential to be great, but just lacked seasoning and texture. The milkshakes were proper though. If you're in the area and feeling nostalgic, grab a burger. If you're going out the way for this, skip it.

    Menu
    Fabu L.

    If you want to be taken back in history and get a true diner feel, this is the place. Had the long diner counter with 45 records in the walls. Only thing missing was the large Juke box. The inside is very small so don't go with a large group of people. The seating at the counter is not made for larger folk and is pretty uncomfortable. The tables barely seat 4. Service was quick and all the food was like real!! The hamburger steak and the patty melts were like something I would have made at home...definitely looked hand and homemade. Nothing was overly salty and everyone enjoyed their selections. It would have been nicer to have an option of mashed potatoes with the hamburger steak but the fries were excellent crisp thin fries with little salt. The sodas were da bomb!! Loved them and we each got two...so we could try multiple flavors. They are a little pricey but were worth the splurge. There are many flavors to choose from and you can even make your own combination. Had fun experiencing real diner feel and, when in town again, will definitely stop by for another patty melt and soda.

    Chicken dinner with Cole slaw
    Jay N.

    I visited Angels for the first time for lunch. It's an old school diner. The ambiance was really neat. It was clean and well decorated. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the fried.chicken lunch special. It was very good. The chicken was tender and moist. I chose coleslaw rather than French fries. I was not disappointed. The price was 8.99 for the chicken dinner. The total cost with ice tea was $14 with tip. I plan on going back. I recommend it.

    Outside
    Edward A.

    No frills diner and apparently the oldest in Florida. Food was as expected. My lunchmate's burger was really good apparently as I saw it then it was gone. They had a steady line of to go orders and I heard pretty much everything on the menu being ordered. Pork chops, burgers, fish sandwiches - you name it. My catfish dinner was good. Fries probably came from under a heat lamp which is forgivable being we arrived just a few minutes before shift change. I'd return for sure. I'd also be interested to experience their fried chicken only available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

    Since 1932
    Dave O.

    The sign says since 1932 - There are no frills.  It's dated.  It's old. It's nostalgic. It's probably not spic & span clean but it's doing what it does best - cooking up great hamburgers in a setting that spans generations. Personally I consider these types of places "bucket list" worthily - the staff upfront was energetic and friendly, I felt the kitchen lacked motivation although the food doesn't necessarily reflect this, but it does takes what seems like forever to deliver a couple of burgers and fries plus two onion rings. We grabbed a few stools at the counter (far end near the cash register) there was no waiting but lots of bumping and grinding as people formed a line to cash out or place takeout orders, hey it's a dining car so it's narrow and can be a little claustrophobic. The food - the burgers are old school they're hand formed and the patties are cooked to order so your burger will always be served hot from the grill and constructed with fresh ingredients (no complaints here I loved it) - the burger baskets are served with homemade fries and two premium onion rings, this seems to be the tradition here so it's not either / or you get both. The prices are still reasonable and it's likely this place will always be busy and you'll probably have plenty of time to enjoy one of their handmade shakes while waiting on your food to arrive so relax and take it all in - now that I've been here I have no doubt that I'll return when in the area, the bone-in fried pork chop sandwich is calling my name...

    Counter Area
    Jon R.

    My wife and I try to eat at Angel's Dining Car in Palatka at least once a month. They claim it's the oldest Diner in Florida. It is a great throwback to the old aluminum Diners from the 1950's. Inside it is cozy with a few tables and counter seats. There are picnic tables outside under cover if you like the heat. Most of the time, I order the 1/2 pound hamburger with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, slice of raw onion with mayo and ketchup. I usually trade there great French fries for onion rings. One great burger. Never been disappointed ! Once I tackled the 3/4 pounder. The burgers are always cooked to perfection. My wife usually gets a patty melt or a burger platter. The burger without the bun covered in fried onions and mushrooms. Both delicious. Angel's also has the best handmade milkshakes around. If you have room after polishing off that big burger. By the way breakfast is great at Angel's too. You just got to get there before 11am. The waitresses are the best at Angel's. They usually are working their tails off because the place is usually hopping. Warning, Angel's is not for the Starbucks crowd. It is a true dive joint. Old fixtures, tight eating area and restrooms outside. We love it and keep coming back for the delicious food.

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    Horrible service and burger that looked like a child's portion and cooked extra well done.

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    They alright drinks are cold I like my drinks hot but over all it good type shit if u not full go to angle's

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