What a phenomenal breakfast I had here. The best word I can think of to describe it is rustic. I just ordered an ordinary eggs and bacon breakfast and this place simply blew it out of the water. The whole grain bread was hearty, artisanal, and freshly baked. The bacon was a meal in itself. As thick cut as I've ever seen and perfectly cooked so that it was crispy and chewy at the same time. I paid a few extra bucks for a side of fruit instead of home fries. As you can see, it was a perfect variety of ideally ripe fruit. You can tell this place pays close attention to detail. Taking simple meals and perfecting them with fresh and quality ingredients. Looking forward to checking the is place again for lunch and making a go-to for a an awesome breakfast. read more

Classic Diner - Eggs and Classic Bacon Platter - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Been here before, but the service was SO poor AND the prices even higher that I had to write a review. Two of us stopped in for late lunch yesterday, Sunday, around 1 PM-ish (04Jun2023). Not too busy... plenty of visibly open tables and seats at the counter. Very little/No line. Self-sat at the counter. It took 5-10 minutes for any of the 8-10 wait staff walking around and past us to even acknowledge us AS WE SAT AT THE COUNTER. We asked for coffee and menus. Another 10 minutes goes by. We placed our order and waited. Drank our coffees and juice empty. None of the waitstaff seemed to notice. Had to grab somebody for refills. Food was great. Prices, as always, high (nosebleed). Plus, they now add 10% to their already high prices. Our total bill for two came to $80 (inc. tip). Next time we'll go to Nudy's across the street and down a few blocks. read more

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Decent food but pretty expensive for what they are serving. Lovely vibes in some parts of the store other parts are pretty bad and fluorescents gave me such a bad headache I had to move. Wouldn't take the family here but would go if meeting a friend or coworker for a more professional environment read more

It feels like you're at your friends house having a breakfast but your friend is a chef. Cozy, chill, tasty. Affectionate service, clean and feels like new place. Beautiful food presentation, big portions at a great price. Wish they were in nyc read more

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Love this place. The dishes are substantial. The burger and fries are soooooo good

Wow! What a breakfast spot! Perhaps the best I have ever had. Attentive service and amazing food! FRESH! I had an amazing bacon and pepper Jack omelette with avocado on the side and fruit instead of home fries. The fruit plates was like something from the islands! Huge and fresh! Not a beat missed. Great coffee and fresh lemon in my mason jar water!! Highly recommend!!! Oh...and the music...perfect! read more

Worst "bacon"!I have ever eaten. Four strips, thick cut and cooked hard like jerky. They charge huge money for bacon. Rest of our meals were fine. Scrapple was also cut thin and wasn't crisp. Pricey for what you get read more

This place is solid but kind of overpriced for breakfast. Try the breakfast sandwich and thank me later!

Had brunch here with a friend, it was pretty good! The service was good, not overly great. The portions are okay sized and I think they serve breakfast all day which is nice (I love breakfast foods so I'm biased). The vanilla latte was a bit too sweet for me but had a nice vanilla flavor (not so much coffee though). My friend got an iced coffee here and said it was just okay. I would recommend getting the avocado toast with something on the side to pair it with, otherwise it's pretty bland by itself unless that's your cup of tea. The whipped cream was an additional add-on that I would recommend - a good amount and it tastes homemade! Overall I would come back here again but it is a bit pricey for what their menu entails and portion-wise, definitely more pricey than your average diner. Inside was nice and crowded on a Saturday morning, which was to be expected. For my party of 2 the wait was about 15 mins. They don't take reservations, walk-in only. read more

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This used to be a favorite, but after visiting this August, we were by far disgusted at the amount of filth. This place was so dirty,from the floors to the walls, the trim was rotting, and I would have never put my child in their high chair. Oh and the A/C was dripping condensation on us. Food was ok, service not so good. Sorry to say we will never return! read more

The servers here are so kind and thoughtful! Last time, I tried the turkey hash, and it was a great choice. I was on the fence about trying something new, but will definitely crave it later!! My mom is obsessed with the turkey chili, which is also great. I have had their breakfast egg meal and quesadillas, and everything has been delicious. Extra points for La Vazza coffee, which is so good too. Ambiance is a cute modern farm-ish style. Would definitely recommend. read more

Menu great, but sadly we didn't stay to taste anything because they didn't seat us. Stood waiting, no line, only 2 people. Not greeted, but walked past many times. Seats open- clearly we weren't the right people for them to consider us patrons. Are there once before, enjoyed the eggs Benedict, but now I am never going back. Do not recommend. read more

My colleague and I were on business from out of town and needed an early breakfast. I think the reason we picked Classic Diner was because it opened 30 minutes earlier than anything nearby. What a great decision I made! We pulled up and thought out loud " This doesn't look like a diner". Turned out to be a very cute (old house?) that had been completely redone and beautifully finished and furnished. So the food? Well, I had a deconstructed bagel with cream cheese, a ton of lox, and all the rest of the fixin's. Tomatoes, capers, onions, cornichon, and a hard boiled egg. The meal was the size of a dinner... and then I got a side of scrapple that was as good as anything I have had outside of MD or DE. I couldn't even tell you what my friend had because I was concentrating on this deliciousness, but she did thoroughly enjoy her food and the experience. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks! read more

Classic Diner - Bagel w/ Lox. Scrapple. - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

This place was great. We sat outside as there was no wait, but the weather was great and it was quieter outside than in. Food selection vast and I was able to find a delicious portabella sandwich. All good ordered looked really good. Friendly and quick service. read more

I have been going here for 15 years. The parking is terrible, the tables are crowded together and there is a good chance that you will have a wait before being seated. Funny thing is, it is totally worth it! I truly love this place. The food is consistently delicious. The menu has just enough choices to make you stop and think. The bacon is thick, the home fries are incredible and don't even get me started on the French toast options! This past visit I had the avocado toast topped with tomatoes and sprouts - oh, my, go read more

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It is always a lovely experience when eating at Classic Diner. The decor, service and food are always great!

Probably should not have the title as "diner" since they really dont have alot of options. At best, maybe a "cafe". The place has decent food, but way too over priced for an a la carte place. However, you can tell that everything is made with fresh ingrediengs and is cooked-to-order. Certainly would not recommend the space for large groups since it is fairly small, but certainly ideal for a small breakfast or lunch date. Nice farmhouse feel. read more

We dropped by on a whim and discovered this jewel. The staff was wonderful, the decor was classic, clean and welcoming. This was our initial impression before we even ordered. I had a great cup of regular coffee, my wife couldn't stopped raving about her expresso. We ordered breakfast, great portions and perfectly done. We are going back there! read more

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My family and I had another great brunch here. We used the reserve ahead seating through Yelp and they had a table ready for us when we got there. I ordered my daughter one pancake with blueberries. The one pancake was HUGE and she absolutely loved it for breakfast over several days. They made it into a Mickey Mouse shape for her which was so cute. I ordered the stuffed French toast with Nutella and strawberries and the husband ordered the turkey club. Bother we're great and huge portions. The classic diner never fails to have delicious food! read more

I love this place but I may never be able to go back. Waitress at the counter had a rude customer for pick up. After she handled him she mouthed a racial slur about him to another patron in conversation. Which we observed. So unacceptable, can't support that type of thing. Will miss their bacon. read more

The food was good, we kept it simple today and went with the poached eggs, wheat toast, potatoes, and tomatoes, so I can't tell you how their specialities are, but the eggs were poached perfectly! The toast was a huge piece and went great with the tomatoes. The potatoes were also perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned. We took out order to go. It was ready on time and the staff were friendly. read more

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I got to spend some time visiting a friend while on a business trip to Philly and she took me here for breakfast. I figured it would be good because she always finds the best places, but I was still surprised at how good it was! I am not a big breakfast person and as I've gotten older I'm not able to put away the French toast, pancakes and waffles like I did as a kid. So I tend to eat a boiled egg and some fruit at home. I know, boring. When I saw the menu at this little gem of a spot, I got a little excited about the options! So many yummy things listed. I ordered a cup of the steel cut oats because I was intrigued by the "spiced" with "caramelized pears and dried currants" and topped with "homemade whipped cream" description. I also ordered a side of apple sausage for a bit of extra protein. The "cup" of oatmeal was bowl-sized and filled with what could have been mistaken for a fall-themed dessert. The oats were cooked perfectly and seasoned in just the right way. Cinnamon for sure although I'm not sure what else was mixed in to make such a heavenly bite. The caramelized pear was a perfect mix and the and lovely whipped cream added a nice creamy component to the whole dish. I have to say it's the best oatmeal I've ever had. Hands down! The apple sausage was also delicious - a nice serving size of juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked sausage was a good complement to the just-right-sweet flavor of the oats. The coffee was also fantastic and when my friend shared a piece of her bacon with me I almost died and went to heaven. It's thick-cut and was cooked to absolute perfection. I almost wanted to place my own order even though I was stuffed! All in all, a solid option if you're looking for an excellent breakfast spot with lots of creative menu choices! read more

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Wonderful breakfast choices and a good selection for lunch. We've Never been disappointed ! My husband daughter love their tuna melt and I find their hamburgers juicy and flavorful. The pancakes comes with real maple syrup are tender. Best that Malvern has to offer. read more

Bad attitude! Sat around for 15 minutes totally ignore. Left and went down the street to Nudies Cafe, nice folks!

Very good breakfast! Occasionally am there is a mistake when door dashing. Club sandwich is excellent! Always an enjoyable meal.

What a great find. I'm from out of town and this place was not tops on Yelp list, but should be. A higher end breakfast but worth the price. Everything we had was delicious and plated to enhance your visual palate. From coffee to eggs to lox and cream cheese all was delicious. Brioche French toast was just right. Bacon was more of a thick cut pork belly that melted in you mouth. Can't wait to try other things here on my next trip to town. read more

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Friends and I got salads from here for lunch yesterday for takeout. My Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken was very average. The Caesar dressing was extremely salty and definitely had a lot of anchovies in it. The croutons also were bland and didn't have much flavor. My one friend that got the Cobb Salad commented that signature ingredients like hard boiled eggs and avocado weren't included so she was bummed about that. I've heard other food from here is good so I'd come back to try that but probably wouldn't order a salad. read more

Happy to report that it is not a classic greasy spoon, the menu is what you want it to be but the food is not saturated in lard as one might expect from the name. The food was quite healthy and the potatoes were outstanding and the whole wheat toast had more grains than I can name The seating is a bit cramped, but this is because it is clearly popular with the locals it was not so loud that conversation was impaired, but it is a lively, happy place. The coffee was good, but not amazing, but then I am a bit of a bean snob, so take that with a grain of salt...oh I did have to add salt, so that's a nice option for those avoiding salt Well done, more classy than classic. read more

The food is mediocre at best and the prices are very high for what they serve. We had a late breakfast / early lunch. My husband ordered a cheese omelet. They charged us $2.25 extra for the cheese. He ordered a side of bacon which was another $8+ charge. I had a corned beef sandwich which was cold and light on the corned beef. Service was good but the ambiance was poor. It was very loud and cramped. All in all, I don't think we'll be heading back. read more

Great service and food. The coffee is amazing too! Brought my mother in law here she loved it too. read more

Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

I LOVE this place. We went there around 1PM and the wait was about 20 minutes, which wasn't too bad. Once we sat down, we ordered the following: 1) Turkey Chili - YUM! 2) Classic Benedict with Ahi Tuna Steak - the hollandaise sauce was superb. 3) Buttermilk Pancakes with Chocolate Chips & Strawberries - this is a guilty pleasure... dessert for breakfast! The pancakes were so good that no syrup was needed. 4) Belgian Waffle with Whipped Cream & Bananas - YUM! The whipped cream was so fluffy and light. I'm not even a big fan of whipped cream either. Everything was perfect. I would definitely return again. There aren't that many places that I would rate 5 stars... but this is it!! read more

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Par excellence. Food, staff, environment, location... all top shelf. Fantastic breakfast. The omelets and egg dishes are farm fresh, the bacon is think delicious slab style, coffee is fresh and strong. Servers are phenomenal. And it's a comfortable hometown feel. Highly recommend. Our favorite breakfast on the mainline from City Ave to Malvern (second - Nudy's). read more

Such a cute little retro inspired diner with adorable counters where you pop in and sit for a quick bite. We had the tuna melt and it was HUGE and DELISH! It's the perfect balance of tuna and cheese and perfect buttery grilled Italian bread. The fries were hand cut and crisped to perfection. Will definitely be back. read more

Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Very pleased with the quality food and thoughtful service here. Very nice atmosphere! read more

Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Not a fan. Seating is really tight, almost to the point that it seems like you're eating breakfast with complete strangers. Slow service, food is ok, but not great and it's a bit overpriced. You can go up the road a bit to Nudys for much better food and service. read more

This location is very small, just like the West Chester one. It feels like more of a squeeze than in West Chester, though. Food is still delicious though. Pretty overpriced but worth it to treat yourself. Haven't tried a had a bad meal yet. read more

Classic Diner - Who doesn't love their drinks in mason jars? - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Always amazing food, great Lavaza coffee and wonderful service. Splurge on the side of bacon read more

Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

Food is always very good. However, cannot understand how they do not have pure maple syrup to purchase as a side. I had to run down to the local grocery store to purchase a bottle before returning. The kitchen looks very clean however the floors, bathroom, paint could use a refresh. read more

You can't do much better than the Classic Diner for breakfast. Or lunch for that matter. Although we have some solid breakfast and lunch options within 5 minutes of our house, we happily drive the 15 minutes to Classic because it's worth it. The waits are long during peak hours, especially on the weekends. Again - worth it. Would love if they had more space to wait inside during the colder months. Breakfast - the fruit bowl, omelettes, French toast and egg sandwiches - so fresh and consistently perfect. Lunch - bountiful, bright salads and generously-sized sandwiches. Amazing chicken fingers made with real whole white meat breasts. The fries? To die for. I would give it 5 stars but the waiting area is non- existent and the seats are hard and uncomfortable. Always cold. If you're not there in the summer, plan on being cold, or bringing an extra layer of clothing. The food makes all of this worth it thou read more

Classic Diner - Belgian waffle with fresh berries - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania

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Well I figured out the trick to getting a table here. For a few years, it seemed like when I tried to make it down here for lunch, I couldn't even get into the parking lot it was so crowded. So, I eventually stopped trying. However, pick the July 4th week that half of the local workforce is on vacation, and you can get seated pretty quickly and a decent parking spot to boot for lunch. That being said this place was still busy. I don't know if I will make it back here or not. But after the meal I had there today, I really hope I do. I enjoy turkey burgers, but I'm hard pressed to find a restaurant that makes them properly. After seeing previous reviews, I gave the turkey burger a shot topped with their famous bacon. Best turkey burger I have had at a restaurant by far! And that bacon... All of the hype people have been giving the bacon here is well deserved. I took a piece off of the burger and had it solo. Just incredibly thick and tasty! Perfection! No sides came with the burger. It was 8 bucks on its own. The bacon topping was 3 extra bucks. Normally I'd be calling that overpriced. But the size of everything is so huge that you won't care. I did try a cup of the turkey chili on the side, and it had a good kick. Made for something good to dip the turkey burger in as well. Service was perfect. Quick and friendly. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. The cramped feeling of the place holds me back but only slightly. The fact that I just can't seem to get in most of the time due to the crowds is a bummer. But food wise, 5 stars all the way! read more

Classic Diner - Turkey burger with the famous bacon - Diners Near Me - Malvern, Pennsylvania