I don't really get all the hype about this place. It took us forever to get seated when we went. The service wasn't very good, we had to get up to grab our own utensils from the little stand. Some of the food was really good but a few of the items we ordered were kind of bland. I believe our meal was over $70 before the tip for 2 adults and a baby. For a breakfast that price I expect something pretty delicious. But I will say I really enjoyed my latte and the place was cute. read more

My favorite food joint in Malvern! Parking can be tricky and the seating is cozy tight when it's busy here but the food is AWESOME! I'm an adventurous eater and love trying new menu items, but I'm so obsessed with my favorite item here I get it EVERY SINGLE TIME. Anti-pasta salad topped with loads of sliced smoked salmon (you could order prosciutto instead too) that comes with fresh olive oil ciabatta, spring greens, thick chunks of Parmesan reggiano and mozzarella, roasted red peppers, assorted olives, thick balsamic, and crispy grapes. It's huge and I can never finish it so it's the perfect place for lunch and then a second meal. Huge portions, great prices, friendly and efficient service. This place can't be beat except for the tricky parking if you come during peak lunch hours (12-1pm). read more

Classic Diner - Love of my lunch life --antipasto salad with smoked salmon - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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When we moved to the area, friends of ours with very discerning taste raved to us about the Classic Diner. We weren't sure what the hype was all about but we decided to check it out. Boy are we glad we did-this will be our new go to for casual breakfast/lunch. I would definitely recommend going in less peak time-with COVID they're not filling every table, so I can see that there could be a wait at busy times. I had the turkey Ruben and it was fantastic. Their home made chips are to die for! My wife had grilled cheese which was also great. Our service was efficient and friendly-we're definitely looking forward to returning! read more

We went for breakfast to Classic Diner with our two young children and felt that the food was overpriced compared to other local restaurants (double what we pay elsewhere for the same quality meal), and that the service was poor. Additionally, it did not feel family friendly. We'll be running back to our regular spot. Also, from a COVID perspective, just want to add that it was pretty cramped even outside. I didn't feel like there was adequate spacing between tables. read more

Painfully underwhelming. I was so excited to dine here and finally came in for breakfast with my husband a few weekends ago. The avocado toast was not real avocado it was very clearly from a container, so that was disappointing. The potatoes were hard and cold. We ordered the overpriced lattes and those weren't even hot and also clearly made from a machine that probably only costs 50 cents to make. We will not be returning. Much other better quality diners for breakfast. Too overpriced for the food quality to not be where it should be. read more

I was super disappointed with The Classic, as a friend had raved about the food. I started with a chai latte- it took about 10 minutes to get and tasted like milk with cinnamon on top. It was also barely hot enough to be a latte. My wife didn't love her coffee either, which should be something a diner does well. I ordered the pear cinnamon French toast. The French toast itself was great, but the pears were full of seeds and the syrup was overwhelming. I wish I had gotten a little pitcher of the syrup instead of a huge puddle all over the plate. My wife really enjoyed her breakfast sandwich and home fries, though she said there was way too much cheese on the sandwich. Service was generally slow and could have been friendlier. I wouldn't come back. read more

Have had good experiences in the past but the latest was really bad! Wouldn't honor our reservation that was made and confirmed hours ahead of time, even though we showed up on time. Took a very long time to get a hold of the host who then claimed we had never signed in even though we had checked in with her a half hour beforehand at our reserved time. Parking was also a nightmare. read more

I always enjoy coming here even though there is usually a wait, primarily on weekend mornings. Our servers are all usually pretty good. The food is great, I especially like the avocado toast. I decided to try the strawberry Nutella French toast last time, it was a little to rich for me. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it's insanely overpriced but that's because it's located in a very wealthy area. read more

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What an adorable diner! The food here is delicious. I ordered an omelette with toast on the side. My fiancé ordered a breakfast sandwich. Service was fantastic. The decor was charming and welcoming, and even though it is a bit small and cramped, I was still able to enjoy myself. My only complaint is the cost. I understand that it costs money to run a business, however with my omelette, everything that was put inside cost something. Unlike other diners where you get cheese and 1 other add-on to put into an omelette, this one charged. There was the base egg cost, a cost to add cheese, and then a cost to add in each additional item. I liked the build-your-own concept, however it felt like the only options were to pay if I wanted something more than an egg (which was already a higher price to begin with). Overall, I would come back again to try something else. It's definitely not a place to go often due to its higher costs, but if you want to go and enjoy a good breakfast, this is a place to check out. read more

I always like to eat here and also takeout from here. Food is delicious and always have great experience.

I've tried Classic Diner twice now for Sunday morning breakfast, both times sitting at the counter. First time a month ago was a real let-down and I stewed on posting my comments. The food was good, but the service was so bad that it would take too long to explain. Gave them another try 3/24/18 and the service was much, much better, which made the food better and the entire experience better - and me a happier customer. As for food, everything I've had has been really good. Do not skip the "Classic" bacon! I think Classic is a bit precocious in their overall presentation and service, and could learn to treat everyone like a local. But they have been successful being what they are. read more

We love the classic diner, their bacon is to dye for their Eggs benedict is so good and I can tell is a homemade hollandaise sauce which makes it! The serve La Colombe coffee (let me melt right here). Their fruit bowl is large and I always have left over which is great. The only complaint I have is that it's a bit pricy but everynow and then we treat ourselves and it's worth it! read more

I'm a Fan! Went to Classic Diner for breakfast today. Every time I've been, the place is packed. Says something about the food and service. Today I had eggs over easy with the turkey pepper hash and wheat toast. Coffee for the beverage. My wife had eggs over medium with the slab bacon, sour dough toast with fresh orange juice and coffee. My daughter had the eggs benedict. We were not disappointed. The hash was superb and plentiful, Turkey with roasted peppers, spinach and pearl onions. I gave my daughter a taste and she said, "I don't know what hash is, but that's good!". The wheat toast was superb as well. My daughter said the eggs benedict were very good. She rated the hollandaise sauce a 7 on an 10 point scale, but the rest was good. She had avocado on it as well and it came with fresh sliced tomato. The dish included roasted potatoes which were seasoned with a sea salt. Very flavorful. She loved them. The wife had the slab bacon with her eggs. If you've read other reviews, you've heard my wife is picky about meats. She was very pleased with the bacon here at Classic Diner. The service at Classic Diner is just superb. They are friendly and very attentive. The coffee cup never went empty. Couldn't have asked for better service. I was introduced to Classic Diner by a friend of mine shortly after I moved to the area. I'm glad he did. I've been to Classic several times and I've never been disappointed. I highly recommend it. read more

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Food was good as always but it was sweltering inside and the air conditioning wasn't working, which really gets in the way of enjoying the food and the ambience. Maybe we will go back in the fall :-) read more

Great weekend breakfast/brunch location. If you get tired of Nudy's (and you will never hear me malign Nudy's, ever, not a single location, I just go there too much), and want something a step up in terms of food, this is the place to go. It holds itself out as a diner but the food is definitely several steps above standard diner fare. Their "hash" is out of this world--its not standard corned beef hash, so be forewarned. Their eggs benedict is also easily the best I've had in the area. Why not five stars? Parking sucks, and seating is even worse. when you go, unless you have a large group, go for the diner counter, seriously. Best seats in the house. Otherwise, the seating is super cramped, and since its a crowded/busy place, you're almost guaranteed to sit practically on top of another group. Would rank it above Nudy's and First Watch, and below the more Main Line places like White Dog or Silverspoon. Worth going to at least once, probably multiple times if you can snag a good seat (at the counter) read more

I've heard such great things about this place but perhaps this was an off day. Ordered the corned beef special but the not so special part was the surprise in the middle. As I was taking my third bite I tasted tuna fish in the middle. The waitress was very kind and apologetic though it wasn't her fault as she didn't make the sandwich. The new sandwich came back prepared correctly but this time it had noticeably less meat than the first sandwich. Again not a huge deal but not a fan of the inconsistency. Also had carrot cake which was just ok as it's clear it was cut from a cake that may have sat out for a bit as one side was sightly moist and the other side was very dry. Was turned off overall though may return and try a hot dish and see if the overall experience is better. read more

Classic Diner - Corned Beef Special (the special part was the random tuna in the middle) - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Still enjoy their food.. although not as good or carefully prepared as it used to be. We have been coming here for 15 or 20 years. I used to love their chicken salad club sandwich... but for sometime now it seems in my opinion they may be using canned chicken! I really can't eat it anymore.Too bad...it used to be soooo great! read more

Been coming here for about 5 years and absolutely love it. To acknowledge many other reviewers, it is crowded and it is loud, so if you're put off by a little jostling as you make your way to your table, this may not be the place for you. But although I wouldn't normally seek out a place in pursuit of these characteristics, they're part of the atmosphere and Classic Diner makes it work. It's not a "diner" full of chrome and rows of banquettes, but a modern rustic old house where they serve homey and delicious upscaled fare. The food is remarkably consistent. Offerings include a huge variety of brunch-ey stuff, some reimagined and others in the classic style. The coffee is terrific (Lavazza, coffee-snob approved ;), and comes fast once you sit down. I wish they topped it up more often, but this is my only ever complaint, and someone always passes by with the hot pot soon enough. We tend to get a few things on the regular: Spinach benedict - greens that were clearly fresh before a quick saute in garlicky oil, eggs always poached to perfection, they make a mean hollandaise, and they don't drown the food in it; warm, crisp english muffin underneath. There's also a crabmeat benedict - just as good and not skimpy on the crab - and a few other options in addition to the classic. Nutella french toast with strawberries is a fam fave; it's simple and they do a nice job. Likewise for avocado toast (yeah, I can make it at home, but really, who has fresh crusty bread on hand), and a bagels with lox platter served as a spread, deconstructed so you can make your perfect sandwich, and with enough to share. Huge variety of omelette components on offer. Scrapple on the menu. Lunches and deserts are just as good. Prices are fair. They open at 06:30 and if you can get there before the crowd, so much the better. read more

We just had a yummy brunch here on Sunday. I got blueberry pancakes, with eggs and bacon. My g/f got soup and eggs Benedict. My pancakes were perfect, and her Benedict poached eggs were perfect. The service was terrific and pleasant. The only reason for 4-stars instead of 5 is that the coffee was a little on the weak side, and the pancake syrup is like Log Cabin and not real maple (1st world problems, I know). Overall, this place is very good! read more

Service was super slow. Food was good but the service was super slow. I had the eggs Benedict and the water didn't come with straws. Haha but seriously, server didnt come check up on us at all throughout the time we where there. read more

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Really good diner far better than your average greasy spoon. The strawberry Nutella French toast is spectacular but I did have some other issues with the place. First and foremost it is incredibly expensive. we had Three people for breakfast, no alcohol or specialty drinks and the bill was over $70. The atmosphere is in fantastic, it feels like you were sitting on top of all the tables nearby and the seats are very uncomfortable. The service was very friendly and helpful. read more

We had such a fantastic meal this morning. Fantastic prices for such well prepared and displayed food. The classic/modern clean vibe was comfortable though a little crowded and loud for my preference however it was brunch on a Sunday so that's to be expected. I would most certainly recommend this diner to anyone who wants a quick simple yet delicious breakfast/brunch! read more

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Tight and uncomfortable seating.. can only use one door to enter..taped off booths because of painting/renovations. Plus they have significantly raised prices which they make sure is front and center on the menu. It's a shame because it use to be great. read more

It's pretty hard to screw up breakfast and Classic Diner does not disappoint. The food is excellent. I ordered the brioche French toast which COBE's with cinnamon butter. Divine! My friend ordered the yogurt parfait and it was HUGE! Big chunks of home made granola. The downside of this establishment is a severe lack of parking and a tiny lobby area. The restaurant looks like it's an old house, which is very small. read more

Yuppie diner where clientele and staff are all straight out of a J Crew Catalog. Excellent and good looking (mostly female) wait staff and FABULOUS albeit higher priced diner classics with a twist. Turkey chili was terrific as was house-made oatmeal and Eggs Benedict (pricey) with a variety of add ons including spinach and crabmeat. So good. LOVE! Can't wait to return. read more

This was a pretty good breakfast spot, and I will admit that the bacon was delicious, however, definitely over priced for the average brunch place. Service was alright, we definitely waited a while for our check. There was nothing wrong with the food, it was all yummy, but nothing more than average! read more

While me and my family were traveling from Massachusetts, we happened to stumble across this diner. And wow, we were shocked. The service, the aesthetic, the scenery, the food, everything was amazing. The food we ordered felt very fresh and the attention to detail was simply impeccable. Feels very homestyle and was just an overall great experience. The only bad part to this diner is that we can't come more often! Would highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a good quality breakfast/lunch. read more

This is no ordinary diner! It is always crowded, the seating inside is tight (not the place for large groups) and the parking lot sucks but the food is worth it. They have a huge menu of breakfast and lunch items from soups, salads and sandwiches. We went for lunch but I could not pass up ordering breakfast. I went with a bagel sandwich on an everything bagel with cheddar cheese, bacon and a fried egg. It was very tasty and filled me up. Others in our party ordered the toast and eggs with a side of avocado for the toast which looked so delicious. The service is good and the prices are a bit on the high side. read more

Is it ironic I take Sugartown Rd to get to the Classic Diner to eat their dessert, er breakfast offerings? With menu items such as Peanut Butter & Banana French Toast with Star Anise Infused Honey or Pear & Cinnamon Cream Stuffed French Toast with Grand Marnier Orange Sauce, it is easy to confuse breakfast with dessert. They have savory (and healthier) breakfast offerings, such as an extensive build your own omelet menu (egg whites too), or Eggs Benedict with many a meat option. My brother and I agree that you can judge a breakfast place on their potatoes. If you operate under this rule as well, then you will see that the Classic Diner is top notch with their crispy and seasoned sliced potatoes. I am not one to order tomato juice, but the boyfriend did today and dear lord it was the best tomato juice I ever tasted. He also ordered a side of bacon, which I of course sampled as well. I will say it was the second best bacon I ever tasted, which says a lot since bacon is always yum! Their lunch offerings seem tasty as well, but I always get wooed by the breakfast side of the menu. I know it is a hike, but really, this place is worth it. Sure the parking lot is crazy (as if parking for Sabrina's is any easier). Inside is just as packed, but once you sit down, and partake in the fresh and yummy food, you will forget that you drove all the way out to Malvern. For the ride home, you will be in such a happy food coma, you won't mind the drive again. You always leave The Classic Diner with leftovers too! The staff is a bevy of fresh faced waitresses (sometimes waiters) who always are equipped to pour you a fresh cup of coffee. The main downer to this place is the lack of space. Usually there is a wait on weekends. Also, if you are unfortunate to have the outside seat as I did on my trip today, you will get bumped a lot by the fast moving staff. It would be cool if they at least apologized for knocking you mid bite. Even with that, I will not be deterred! read more

Went for brunch; likely not to return. Service was lackluster. The place seemed overstaffed with many employees standing around the hostess stand hanging out, and our server barely present. Food was tasty. I had a bagel with salmon and some slab bacon. My girlfriend ordered a turkey burger. Both come out reasonable quickly, were well constructed dishes, and were well cooked and seasoned nicely. My biggest issue came when the check arrived. MULTIPLE items on my bill cost more then what was listed on the menu, including the side of bacon that came in at a whopping $8.50, $2 more then listed on my menu (yes I double checked that on my way out the door.) Upon closer inspection of the menu, my eyes found a disclaimer: "Menu prices subject to change." As a restaurant, if you are going to increase prices, pony up the money to get your menus reprinted; nothing ruins a meal more then a surprise on your bill. Put a bad taste in my mouth - likely will not return. read more

THE GOOD: Really fantastic breakfast food. Pretty waitresses dressed in black. Tasty coffee in big cups. Used to be my favorite breakfast place. THE BAD: The parking is atrocious if you get there after 8am. Once you wedge your car in the last spot, you'll wait for a table. Outdoors. In crappy weather. For a long time. Once inside, you get to sit at one of their tables jammed 18 inches apart. THE UGLY: Prices...you'll pay dinner prices for breakfast. Noise, like being on an airport runway. And the waitresses' I-don't-care-if-you-choke-or-come-back attitude. read more

Parking is terrible!!! Food was okay not worth the aggravation. You sit on top of one another and I was sitting against literally a windowsill which was digging in my back but couldnt move the table out bc my boyfriend was sitting right next to a step and people were coming and going. read more

Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

The Yelpers and my friends warned me not to come here because it's so crowded, so I came at 1:45 on a Friday afternoon. Good call, it was emptying out. The Yelpers and my friends warned me that the portions were huge. So I had no breakfast and ate lunch late. Was supposed to be a good call, but I didn't finish my lunch here. Read on. I had the pulled pork sandwich Boston-style. That should have been my first clue. The only city in America ideologically further away from pulled pork is probably San Francisco. Why would a "Boston-style" pulled pork even exist? Anyways, I digress. The pulled pork sandwich was huge, yes, the bun was a little small but who cares about that when you have pork! But the pork was not pulled, it was more like it was Cuisinarted. Mush. The sauce was too sweet and kind of bland. Very little spice. The fries had more spice. Which brings me to the fries. Obviously had been lying around too long. Congealed but I doubt they were good even right out of the fryer. Many of them were dark, a sign of overcooking. The potato inside had crumbled to powder they were so overcooked. The cole slaw was served in one of those tiny round metal containers where they usually put the french fry dipping sauce. Hey Classic Diner, it's a SIDE of cole slaw, not a DECORATION of cole slaw. Guess no one who eats here ever has their vegetables. The service was efficient, attentive and friendly. The decor is pleasant and the table configurations are cool. The lunch counter/bar is stainless steel. The place is kept nice and clean. But the food was just bad. I know it's a diner, but even diners need to execute on the basics. Seriously, messing up fries is criminal. If others dragged me here again, I would give it a second chance. And probably have to wait, too since I wouldn't dare come this late for lunch here again! read more

I don't know why I'm writing this review. Because I don't want anyone else to discover this place and crowd it any more than it already is. For whatever reason, this place is only open until 3pm on weekends, and does not serve dinner. They're also one order of magnitude too small for the amount of passionate devotion their low-priced, hugely-portioned, stellar food inspires. But if you and/or your family don't leave feeling it was worth the trip, I'll pay for your meal. (Just kidding, but seriously, it's awesome.) Recommended: the hot chocolate is probably not up to Ghiradelli standards, but for us East Coast folks, it's as good as it gets. Also any of the home-made fried potato products (fries, chips) are inexplicably addicting. Finally, the turkey hash and yogurt parfaits are frequent favorites. My wife and I gladly drive the 30+ minutes each way to this place from Bryn Mawr on weekends with a lot of time. read more

Started off on a bad side when we were told the wait was 45 mins but really took 1:15 hrs. Our waiter was nice but all others no so much. This was my third and last time for this over-rated diner. The tables are so cramped together that two people can't pass without one disturbing other gusts. The food was not so good either and a little over priced. I had the Sautéed Spinach Benedict and it was not so tasty and the egg was well over cooked. The Potatoes style was way too thick, not crunchy, and not for me. My son's side order of bacon was not completely cooked and my wife's French Toast was bland. I expected the French Toast would be thickly cut from the large raisin bread loafs in their bakery, but received wonder bread style. I always expect something special on the menu to set one restaurant apart from their competition. Unfortunately, one will not find any specialty items at this time at the classic Diner. read more

Stylish waitresses dressed in all black; $15 eggs benedict; diners dressed to impress at 10am on a Sunday... Classic Diner has a vibe that's more NYC than Malvern; and it delivers on all counts. Classic Diner is a must-visit breakfast/brunch/lunch spot for anyone in the western suburbs. My go-to-dish is the eggs benedict (classic, salmon, crab, avocado, etc.) - it is gold standard and a reminder of how this dish is supposed to be prepared. Expect to wait and spend for breakfast what you usually spend for dinner... but, yes, it's worth it! Update: Lunch is just as good as breakfast (I'd add a 6th star if I could). Huge portions. Amazing presentation. Don't miss the mile-high apple pie & the chocolate chip cookies for dessert (served warm if you eat it there) read more

I now remember why I haven't been to Classic Diner for several years. Good food, check. Good service, check. Unique menu, check. Horrible wait to get a table, check. Hostesses who say 1/2 hour when the wait will be 1 and 1/2 half hours, check. Cramped and claustrophobic, check. Milling around in a parking lot inhaling exhaust fumes while you wait, check. Can't wait to go back in about 2-3 years, when my blood pressure has normalized! read more

Over priced, loud, crammed seating, and waitstaff needs training! Paid 40.00 for breakfast for two was a joke. Waitstaff are impersonal boarding ignorant. It is like eating in a closet with the World Cup being played outside. You can go down road to Frazier Diner and get twice the value for half the price and much better food! read more

Best diner around It is a bit pricey, but you get quality food and lots of it in a pleasing atmosphere. It is busy at lunch, so you may have to wait for a table. Well worth the wait read more

This place has huge portions enough to split with someone. The food is somewhat good. The service could be better. Its basically too crowded to get good service the only other problem is the parking.. You could try to get a spot that they own but chances are at lunch time that's not going to happen. If you try to park across the street you have to risk the run across Rt. 30 and if you go and park at the Vet hospital next door you will get towed. Oh and they do use a lot of butter or lard in what they cook,hence that's why the large folks there love the place. I get a film inside my mouth after eating there and feel sluggish but other than that its ok. read more