I absolutely LOVE this spot. It truly deserves a higher rating. The vibe is a that of a true diner, which I love. The food is always awesome. We go about once a week and couldn't be more pleased. The staff is always attentive, even when super busy you never feel rushed and are always taken care of. It is truly a gem and just pure nostalgia. read more

Parking: large lot Decor: vintage diner vibe Staff: awesome Food: excellent prep and true diner portions read more

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Another great breakfast here at Avalon with my wife and brother-in-law. We've ordered several quite different dishes, but everything is excellent and we are all in the clean plate club. Our waitress is wonderful. We are sitting outside with the dog because the weather is cooperating. . read more

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If you like that home cooked kind of breakfast, this is a great place to go to! I had the ham and cheese omelette, hash browns, biscuits and shared some French toast! All was yummy! Service was a little slow, but it was busy. read more

Avalon Diner - Omelette with hash browns - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious food and such great old classic diner vibes. The service was also very homey. I can't wait to go back again read more

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Went for lunch on Tuesday. I hadn't been there in years since my husband passed away. We used to go often. The food was excellent. The service was great. Alicia was a great server waitress. The ambience was great. It was pretty crowded already at 11:45 ! keep up the good work the fried chicken was great the mashed potatoes and the mac & cheese yummy. read more

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The service was really good. My server was pleasant & attentive. The Diner was filled with what appeared to be locals. As for the food....my Corn Beef Hash was described as "chunky corn beef bits combined w/crisp potatoes". It was not. As you can see it appears to be out of a can; not chunky beef and not crisp potatoes. As you can see by my pix it looks like the slab of corn beef hash mixture was thrown on the griddle and forgotten & burnt flipped over for a second then served. It was not mixed up & heated through. I was already on a time schedule & hungry so had to eat and move on.The buttermilk biscuit was suppose to be home made, but I have my doubts. It was not HOT and not very buttermilked. Finally, the cup of fruit was room temperature, not cool/cold and seemed retail. The hosted talked to the owner by phone & there was a lengthy discussion, so much so I offered to pay. You would think it would be an easy decision as to what to do. The hostess relayed that the owner/Mgr would make an effort to improve. In my mind it would be serving the item as describes or changing the item description. Not sure about future visits. read more

Avalon Diner - Corn beef hash with diced potatoes & two eggs cooked to order. - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's a diner, expect "some" fresh vegetables. Just had chicken and dumplings and they were straight out of a can. As the old saying goes "if their can opener broke , they'd be out of business "! read more

Never heard of this place until Chris Shepherd's eat like a local episode aired. Walk in this afternoon. They were extremely busy. Had the feel of an old school diner very cool. Waited five minutes for an empty table and even though they were busy food came very fast not only but, fast the quality was there. I looked them up online. They've been open since 1938. That's pretty crazy but you can generally see the employees loved the people they took care of there. I saw one lady with an apron that said Brenda 1979 I was astonished. Shameless genuinely love what she does to be there that long but it wasn't just her we were checked on by two different employees that weren't even our waitress. I will definitely be back to this little gem. read more

Love Avalon Diner. Classic retro diner with very good service. Hardy breakfasts options or just a cup of fresh fruit. They refill your coffee without delay. My favorite locations are the Westheimer Rd and the Katy Freeway at Cambell spots. I hope they continue to thrive! read more

IGNORE THE BAD REVIEWS I never leave reviews and hate that this place isn't rated higher. Incredibly friendly service and incredibly fast service. All while the place is packed full of people too. This place is a perfect diner spot. read more

Best pancakes my husband and I have found in Houston & we've tried all the spots. Service is always decent with sweet waitresses that seem like they've been there forever. Not always the cleanest but it's a diner, take it for what it is. Also love their chicken salad sandwich with curly fries at lunch- yum! read more

I missed old school diners in NYC, so the retro charm of Avalon was an immediate draw for me. They are solid diner with a good amount of breakfast options that keep me coming back. While I wouldn't call them a destination establishment, they are deserve a look whenever one is in the neighborhood. The range of breakfast options is such that I end up going with a different plate each time I'm here. One visit will be chilaquiles with a nice runny egg and tortillas and on other occasions, it'll be corned beef hash with some perfectly soft scrambled eggs. I'm a sucker for hash browns and pleased to report theirs are as greasy as they're indulgent. Don't sleep on the chicken fried steak either, which is one of their more popular options. Aside from the quality food, I've come to appreciate the service as well. Ronnie is the one I look forward to almost always, as he's quick, efficient, kind, and even a little sassy. There is a wait here during peak hours on the weekends but the have plenty of seating for small to mid sized parties. Parking is never an issue and despite the food being casual, it's still consistent. At the end of the day, I feel like their prices are reasonable ($9-12) and the vibe beats out a lot of chain'y spots offering similar options. While I do wish they were open late at night, I guess I have something to look forward to in the mornings. read more

Huge portions for a really good price. It was pretty packed when we went at 1230 on a Sunday. Had to wait about 15 min for a table, which isn't bad. Service was quick and good. The food is standard diner food. Nothing amazing but satisfying for when you're craving homey food! I got the chicken fried steak and eggs, which was way more than I could eat and only $13.45. read more

Avalon Diner - Chicken fried steak and eggs. These two plates are just one order! - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went here this morning right when they opened. The service was excellent, and the coffee was even better. However, when I say this was the worst breakfast food I've ever paid for I mean it. My scrambled eggs were over cooked and tasteless. My hash-browns were burnt (literally black) and soft like mash potatoes once you got past the burnt crisp exterior. My blueberry pancakes had what tasted like fermented blueberries in them. Almost like a blueberry wine taste. Couldn't finish my food because it was so bad. Do better Avalon Diner, and get some cooks who take pride in their work. Just because you have a solid base of River Oaks elders who come eat your food every day, doesn't mean you can stop trying. read more

We made our first visit here today. It was kind of a random pick off Yelp. The menu looked good and the prices were very reasonable. The dinner was half filled when we walked in around 11 AM. It was seat yourself. As we sat an older couple walked in behind us. I think they were regulars and we got their table. They sat behind us. The waiter brought them water. Then a couple minutes later, 2 plates of food. They didn't order, the waiter didn't ask. I was impressed. My wife had the blue plate special (a true diner tell) catfish with two sides. The catfish was excellent. Fresh, hot, southern style corn meal breading. It must have been the largest fish in the market. It was probably 8x4 inches. Sheer perfection. I had the grill cooks medley. Hash browns topped with diced ham, onions, tomatoes and bell pepper. Topped with melted jack cheese and eggs cooked to order. It too was massive and amazingly delicious. We finished around 11:30, it's now after 7 pm and we are still full. My wife rarely finishes a meal. She finished her catfish and her 2nd side, a slice of coconut cream pie. The pie is only $1 every day. Next time we are in Houston, we will pay another visit to the Avalon. read more

Love the atmosphere of the place. Its sort of outdated but its a classic place. Food is just classic breakfast food and very good. Service was great and the waitress who served me was so sweet. 10/10 would go again. read more

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Went for brunch with two of my friends as we had been wanting a good diner experience and it was just stressful and I did not feel welcome. I honestly left wondering the history of this place as the demographic of the patrons was really white senior citizens When I arrived no one greated me or acknowledged me so I had no idea how to get a table. I asked the Cashier and sat on the bench as told. Next available table, and there were honestly several at that time to choose from, I took and ordered a lemonade while I waited about 10 minutes for my friends to join. The waitress came by just about every minute asking where my friends were. Once my friends joined it felt like we were being rushed to order and give up our table even tho the rush wasn't even a rush and there were several empty tables. Meanwhile there was a large group of boys doing the same thing and I didn't see the waitress bugging them. The food was terrible. No seasoning or flavor at all. It didn't have a comforting diner food feel at all. I got the loaded hash browns, I forget the name, and the veggies were barely cooked and it just felt like it was mixed together and nuked. Not even a spec of salt or pepper at a minimum. Will never return. read more

Great place for fresh good food . The service is great and quick ambiance chill calm . The place is an old diner from the looks but the food is great no issues with any food there's just not a wow factor for it to be 5 stars . This is a place good for traditional breakfast worth trying out . I will go back and try something else vs breakfast and will update when I do . All the food I seen people ordering looked great and great portions of food . read more

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Great neighborhood diner. It's always packed here and the service is friendly and attentive. Food is decent. The shakes are really good. The chicken friend steak is solid. Blueberry pancakes are delicious too. read more

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It feels like you're stepping back in time when you walk in. Old fashioned diner with counter dining available, milkshake mixers, and griddle off the serving area. Wait staff and busser were prompt and friendly and service was top notch. Coffee was good and hot and kept coming. The food was amazing; a good hearty southern breakfast of chicken fried steak and eggs, side biscuit and grits. Everything was good and plentiful (I did order extra gravy) and I finished all the plates. Price was under $20 for a substantial amount of food; I left a large tip. If I'm in Houston again I will return for breakfast. read more

Avalon Diner - Chicken fried steak with eggs and hashed browns, side biscuit with extra gravy and side grits. Delicious! - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Homely comfort Texas breakfast food. Friendly service. Food comes out pretty quickly. All of the menu items that I've tried are consistently good. The eggs benedict was well executed; soft egg, creamy hollandasie sauce, although the English muffin was a little tough. The chorizo migas delicious and chicken fried steak was tender. Seating is tight but efficient. There's typically a short wait during normal breakfast times. read more

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Hands down one of the best breakfasts in Houston. Biscuits, eggs your way, hash-browns, bacon and everything you like about breakfast. Go early on the weekends. There can be a wait. read more

We love this diner, and when in town, we try to stop by for a Malt, some breakfast, or one of their specials. Servers are always friendly and this place always maintains the ambiance of a diner. read more

Wow, I wonder if the rude waitresses here have ever eaten out themselves? When it takes a good 10 minutes to get a hot fresh chicken fried steak, shouldn't you bring the salad out during the wait instead of right before you fly bye with the hot entree? Also, I might have had a problem so checking with me would have been nice but I'd actually like dessert but the check was dropped off on another flyby so I guess I'll just pass (might not be an option). This is NOT the Avalon of yesteryear. read more

No pics of the food but my grandma and great aunt visited from south Texas. We tried this classic diner and they both loved it. The seating situation was a little over whelming but once we got a table the waitress was fantastic! read more

Avalon Diner - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been going here for 5 years. Food is always great. Staff is friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Good food but crowded on weekend. They have a great breakfast selection. Because of the line waiting inside the cafe to be seated, it is not the kind of place that you can dawdle after dining. In fact, we were asked to leave by management (not servers) to free up the table. Hadn't had that happen before. We did tip the server extra. read more

Service was prompt as was the time for our breakfasts to come out of the kitchen. Fun throwback menu and everything was delicious. read more

I must've ordered the wrong thing or these people who left this place 5-star reviews are delusional. The food here was probably the worst diner food I've ever had in my life. Maybe that's because we didn't order breakfast and selected something off the lunch menu instead. I got the Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potatoes & Fried Okra. The pot pie was so depressing. It was just a bowl of chicken soup with a soggy pie top. The sides tasted like old leftovers from days ago that were warmed up. I've never been to prison before, but this is how I would imagine prison food tasting. The upside to all this? Our server was awesome. The customer service was great. So we left him a good tip. But I never want to come back here again. I'd rather starve. read more

Avalon Diner - Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potatoes & Fried Okra - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thumbs Up: This is a great diner located near Upper Kirby, River Oaks, and not too far from Montrose. It's definitely the closest diner-style restaurant to Downtown (that serves good food). Thumbs Up: Most of the food I've tried here has been good. I especially enjoy the Corned Beef Hash, and their hash browns are tasty, too. Neutral: There can be a wait for a table, especially on weekends. Thumbs Up: I've also noticed a lot of college jocks dining here on weekends, which adds to the lively atmosphere. read more

Friendly staff, fast service and great food! Would visit again! Can't beat eggs bacon and hasbrowns for a decent price.

Avalon Diner is a great, dependable neighborhood spot. When you're looking for a casual breakfast or sandwich on the weekend, there's no better place to look. It's amusing to me that they serve pretty much the same food as House of Pies but with a much more River Oaks clientele. If House of Pies dressed like it just got out of church, it would be Avalon Diner. On the lunch menu, I love the Black N' Bleu. It's a great chicken sandwich with bleu cheese crumbles. It's a diner, so you can expect most of the food to be pretty good. I was less impressed recently with the chilaquiles, but I'm actually going to pin that on seeing the flurry of Yelp pics of their chilaquiles as opposed to actually reading Yelp reviews that endorsed the chilaquiles. Service is great and keeps the drinks flowing. One major call out worthy of removing a star -- the fries here are terrible. They are definitely frozen, and are cooked in some sort of way where the outside crispies up but the inside is mushy and tasteless. At least they've got a great variety of sauces to pair with them. Definitely recommend dropping by if you're a fan of House of Pies but want to mix it up a little. read more

Old-fashioned comfort food in a former drug store. Daily Specials can't be beat! Check out their menu here

Needed that breakfast fix during lunch hours, Avalon was perfect for it. Food was served quick. Eating healthy too, with egg whites and chicken. I had to come back and add, the environment is great too. Like a blast from the past. A true diner. Love it. read more

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As a 20+ year customer - The food was good but the bill was rung up for $5.34 more than my ticket Plus the tip & TAX. Their is nothing that will run me off faster than over billing me. sent a message to them on their page on 8/1/21 and here it is 8/4/31 and no reply. So posted to their page to check their messages, now we wait... read more

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If anyone reads my other reviews. You will see that I very rarely complain about restaurants. You know this place wouldn't have been as bad as it was if I didn't have this one bad experience. Okay so it's located on Westhimer between Kirby and Shephard across from the Avalon Square apartments. Okay when you walk in, it has that open diner feel with the kitchen open to the dining area. And ripped seats in the booths. It's something that I love about a ripped booth that makes me think the food is going to be absolutely delicious. Well I ordered the breakfast platter with a waffle which was and extra charge to substitute a pancake for a waffle which was fine. I asked for my bacon crispy. When they gave it to me it was super burned. Like non edible burned. I wasn't going to say anything because in my mind I felt like I did ask for it crispy. (I used to be a waiter, so I know how annoying picky customers are.) I mentioned it to my friend and asked the waitress for some less burned bacon. She was cool about it and took it back to the kitchen. Do you know this cook took the same pieces of bacon dropped it in the fryer and gave it back to me?? And I know for a fact it was the same pieces of bacon. Because I know how I broke it before. To me that was equally as bad as spitting in someone else's food. I didn't complain to a manager about it because it wasn't about the money. We paid our bill even left a tip. I just wanted to leave that place and never come back. read more

Avalon Diner - I asked for crisp bacon they gave me burned bacon. TWICE - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and sizable portions for a greasy spoon and friendly wait staff! Like walking back in time to a friendly neighborhood diner!

Friendly service, affordable pricing, and delish food! Their homemade biscuits are incredible! read more

Avalon Diner - homemade Biscuits - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was exactly what we were hoping for overall. The ambiance, the service, the hospitality, the menu - it was all on point. The food at my table ranged from good to great. I had the 1938 Original Hamburger with the works plus cheese and bacon and curly fries and it was fantastic! The reviews on the meatloaf, chicken salad sandwich, and chicken strip salad were all very good. The desserts of apple pie, coconut cream, and chocolate mouse were amazing. Look forward to going again! read more

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