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    Broadway Diner

    4.0 (185 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BROADWAY DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Becca B.

    The Broadway Diner, located in downtown Columbia, is a classic diner with a whole lot of history. Although quaint in size and space, this spot is an absolute must try in Columbia. They serve home-style breakfast dishes with an open-kitchen concept. There are a handful of tables inside the restaurant, as well as a bar-top that gives you the full classic diner feels and vibes. We always order the pancakes, biscuits & gravy while we are there! Because of the popularity, you can expect a line when you get there (unless you get there early). However, this spot turns tables pretty quick, so you can expect a small wait! If you are looking for a great breakfast spot in Columbia, make sure to stop by the Broadway Diner.

    Momma's Special Casserole
    Greg M.

    Stopped in at the historic Broadway Diner, and it was fantastic! I ordered the Momma's Special Casserole, and it was perfect--hot, light, and fluffy eggs mixed with meat and cheese, served with one biscuit and gravy on the side. The fresh fruit and OJ were a nice addition. My daughter, who's very particular about her French toast, loved every bite of hers. We also shared a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, which was the perfect treat to top it off. The diner itself is small and eclectic, with a cozy, nostalgic vibe. Service was fast, and the food came out quickly, even with the place buzzing. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in Columbia!

    Mathew M.

    Friendly staff, old-school divey-diner feel with counter service. Well-used old green shake machine in the bar. This place is busy and small with dinerish food. I like the diner vibe and simple real food, but believe it it could be improved with clean floors, windows and menus that you want to touch.

    Pj M.

    Truly a Diner Vibe. Staff is friendly and explained that the no price menu is because they do a lot of special orders. Their online menu has current pricing. The coffee is great. Homemade Apple Pecan Cinnamon Roll is very good, I didn't taste any pecans but the apple compote was a nice touch, not too sweet.

    Two egg breakfast platter with Biscuits And Gravy
    Allison S.

    THE breakfast place in CoMo! The food was amazing, and traditional with great service. Small, cozy diner! They get you in and out. Will definitely be coming back to try the pie!

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    John F.

    One of my favorite diners. It's got the atmosphere of a bygone past of counter service and delicious food. This is a great breakfast place in the downtown area of Columbia. Great menu selection as long as you include eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, has browns, biscuits and gravy in the order. Cheese is the optional ingredient. Decent coffee too that is an additional plus. I noted that they now have outdoor seating and a revised entrance/exit way. Highly recommended, especially early in the morning.

    Marlana P.

    If I could give this dump a zero star I would! the cooks grab sausage crumbles throw them on the grill and then wipe their hands on their clothes and then continue touching food. Don't even bother complaining to the manager/owner because he couldn't care less. The place is absolutely disgusting. We saw roaches behind the counter where they cook. We decided to leave, and told some friends about it and somebody we know got crazy food poisoning from there. Don't waste your time ladies and gentlemen go to Glenn's Café. It's 100 times better and clean! The health department will be getting a phone call about this dump!

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    Lucy W.

    Broadway Diner is always a columbia treat. Especially after a night of drinking, I always crave some hash browns and eggs to put me back together. extra points with the toast too. Every time I have eaten in the diner we have had great service and the staff is really friendly and personable. However, every once in awhile we order pick up and there's been a couple times where we get home and realize we don't have everything we ordered which is always such a bummer when you're ready to sit down and eat. But again, dining in has always been great and it's exactly what you would expect from sitting inside a cozy local diner. The theme is spot on and while you're waiting the place smells wonderful and the kitchen is right behind the counter so you get all the wonderful smells and warmth from the kitchen.

    The Super Stretch, w jalapeños
    Jim S.

    The Super Stretch, jalapeños added. I had to get special dispensation to eat this sober at 8 AM, but it was worth it. Enough left over for two more meals, preferably in its natural state, inebriated at 3 AM.

    One Pancake- Chocolate chip
    Maria A.

    This is a small hole in the wall restaurant. Not much space in the restaurant but fill with people especially on the weekend. Order the western omelet, one chocolate chip pancake and hot chocolate. I was absolutely stuffed. I wished the eggs was a little more seasoned. The pancake was moist and really good so was the hot chocolate. I was stuff at the end of the meal!

    Two Eggs with Bacon or Sausage or Hamburger
    John S.

    Popped in for a late Sunday breakfast, so late they were about 15 minutes from closing. They were friendly as can be! When my food came, one of the wait staff even asked if my bacon was cooked enough. Food was good as was service!

    I had not been in a diner since I was a girl eating at Guy's Diner on Garth which has been gone for decades. So similar I thought they'd moved it at first. Great breakfast Friendly staff - early Saturday so not too crowded yet. Eggs and bacon were fixed just right We were close enough that the cook carried on a conversation with us while cooking The nostalgia of this place makes it worth going back!

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    Get yourself a big ol' plate of nostalgia. One star subtracted because they're not open late night anymore.

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    Best hash browns EVER!! Great service and friendly staff. Fun little place to grab breakfast!

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    Great Food Great Service Old School Atmosphere! They turn table quick! Most go to get the feel of Columbia!

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    What a gem. The "Diner Eggs Bene" was so comforting on a cold Wednesday morning. Great staff and extremely comfortable environment

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    Good, fast food. Great atmosphere. They will make changes to the dishes in the menu to suit your taste.

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