Fabulous staff. They are very attentive and personable. The food is good and always fresh. A few members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians - Ring 6, which is headquartered at the nearby Community Arts Center (CAC) in Wallingford, meet at the Court Diner several times a month - usually before our monthly meeting at the CAC. Rita and Matt always take great care of us. We all love it there, which is why we keep going back. If the Court Diner weren't consistently good, we'd go somewhere else. But we are loyal customers; we recommend the Court. read more

I ordered a burger today. It was dried out and tasteless like a hocky puck. Come on guys you can't get a burger right in a diner? The main staple of American food. The French fries were a greasy mess with some awful coating on them that made them even greasier.. Please get this right at least. My dad owned a diner and he was known all over town for his delicious burgers and home made French fries. read more

Food is heavy, atmosphere is beautiful if you like to watch MASH and be around the elderly. Not bad. Anyways, I can't even remember what I ordered because the food was all one color. Strangely enough, it deserves a 4. The memory is coming back to me, kind server, food is okay, I got the chicken and mashed potatoes and Marta got corn. She thinks. Again, the color was disconcerting. It was a monumental night, we debriefed on topics that should have never left our homes. But that's okay. Anyways, gotta love old media. Also, I just remembered another memory. I went here with a childhood friend and I got the chicken and waffles (before my gluten free era) and it was BANGING. Anyways, hope everyone here has a great time. Truly. read more

My book club meets at the Court diner every 6 weeks. It's perfect. Patty is our server and does an excellent job. Food is always delicious. The prices are very good. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Love this cozy place! Come here whenever we come into town. Gotta get the scrapple! My husband loves the chipped beef, just like his Grandma's! read more

Court Diner - Diners Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Excellent breakfast food platter, super efficient wait staff who anticipates your needs, superb service, nice atmosphere and ambiance. Will come back again. read more

Surprisingly good diner after all these years. I had a burger and it was great. The server was professional and helpful and made sure we were taken care of. Next time I'll come back sooner than 20 years! read more

Excellent food, wonderful service, great prices. Wait staff are very kind, and the food is terrific. A lovely place to dine .

My dad and I stopped here one night for dinner on the way home from Springfield. I always drive past here and see it on my way through Media so thought, why not let's try it. Things we liked - My dad got eggplant rollatini and thought it was ok. Things we didn't like - The wait time with our server. She would disappear for large portions of time, meanwhile other tables with other servers were in and out before us. The calamari looked like onion rings. They were huge rings that were breaded and fried to almost a burnt crisp and the marinara sauce was plain and tasteless. I had a turkey panini that didn't have any type of toothpick or holder. When you picked it up, the sandwich immediately fell part with all the ingredients sliding out and being a huge mess. The fries were bland, overly cooked and not appealing at all. Our server may have been new, but she asked about our food after we ate it and when we shrugged, she said "she would never order it from here herself." It's not a diner I would try again. read more

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Excellent diner food with a friendly atmosphere!! Parking is easy and the menu offers a wide range of meals.

The service was great. Our waitress was sweet and funny and took good care of us. The diner was clean and fairly quiet. The food was mediocre, though. Unfortunately. It was bland. We ordered the Reuben, and there was no dressing on it and barely any saurkraut, which, if you know what kind of sandwich that is, those are main components! The homemade perogies were potato and cheese. They, too, weren't seasoned. We also ordered the shrimp pasta, which, again, bland. I ended up bringing it home and fixing it up. The Mac and cheese was also from a box. Overall, the service was outstanding, but the food just wasn't worth it. read more

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Our server is definitely in the wrong business. She immediately asked for our drink orders then asked for our food orders, we had been in the restaurant under 2 hours. Hot beverages were served barely warm, my dining companions eggs over medium were just about raw and the my bacon was horribly over cooked. read more

So I came to this diner for breakfast. So my waitress bought our breakfast and then never bought more coffee or even asked if we wanted anything else for that matter but she bought us our check and we asked for more coffee . So she gave the person I was with more coffee then turn around and left I said excuse me and she acted like she didn't hear me . won't be coming here no more !! read more

Service was excellent, and our waitress was very sweet and attentive. But I'm sorry to say the food is pretty mediocre. Everything we got for breakfast seemed like it was whipped together as fast as possible, with very little regard for presentation or quality. Everything was either overcooked, not hot, or bland. To make matters worse, nearly all parts of the breakfast were premade, canned, or frozen. Very low quality, I do not plan to return. read more

The food was fresh and delicious. Japeno spread on a juicy beef burger with avocado and onions. Jen is the most high energy, accurate waitress. A wonderful smile, and fast on her feet. The bloody Mary, made by the hostess to die for. A real flavor bomb. I'm happy we chose court diner for lunch! Dr. C. Collins read more

Court Diner was the fist restaurant we visited indoors at the lull of the pandemic. We did go in there with significant trepidation; only one of us was fully vaccinated, awaiting the minimum time between shots. But what we saw, gave us comfort and a sense of safety. The Court Diner has been a timeless dining icon in Media foe generations. And it survives because of the same tradition that it has made it a generational venue.. No frills, excellent food, comfortable chairs, fast and efficient service, and a friendly attitude from the staff. We were seated within minutes of arriving there for brunch. There was an ambiance of safety, with staff masked appropriately. Food was superb as always. I had the Chorizo omelet which was finger-licking awesome. My spouse had the eggs Benedict and that was also memorable. Having moved away to Northern New England, I look forward to coming here when we're visiting family. It is definitely an institution. read more

I'll start out by saying our waitress was awesome. Don't remember her name (Jen, maybe?) but she was polite and very attentive. Service was fast as well and portions were generous. My grandmother and sister seemed to enjoy their meals (Cheesesteak and breakfast platter) however my salad fell short. While the presentation was great, my last mouthful of cranberries had literally the WORST aftertaste (almost chemical) and I had to spit them out in a napkin. Not sure if it was cross contamination or what but it was awful. Didn't bother mentioning to anyone since I won't be back anyway. read more

Serviceable diner. Unexceptional, but gets the job done. Hours could be expanded, not much direct competition in the area. read more

Turn off Newsmax in dining room please - put on sports - weather anything but right ( or left ) politics. I do not want to watch mr pillow while eating my breakfast pillows Decades long customer. Excellent food /service good value. read more

Great food and service! Highly recommended if your in the area. Great value and atmosphere for a diner!

I wasn't sure what to expect. I've been to tons of diners and most could use a good cleaning. My first impression was how clean the establishment is. Secondly the warm vibe and incredibly friendly staff. We all had breakfast and everything was as good as To be expected. read more

I've been to Court Diner a number of times over the years, most recently with my daughter and her family for breakfast this past Veteran's Day. We showed up at 10, had a wonderful breakfast, and made it to the parade at 11 with time to spare. All that with a toddler and a baby in tow!!! I enjoyed a delicious chorizo, pepper, onion and cheese omelet. So good! Their home fries are different than most, as they are super thin slices of potatoes. I enjoyed those as well. Our waitress was great - my daughter was excited to see that her "favorite waitress" would be serving us. Looking forward to going again sometime, hopefully sooner rather than later. read more

Court Diner - Chorizo Omelet - Diners Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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The media court diner is nestled up on a nice little perch off Baltimore Ave in Media, PA. I'm new to the area, but I fit right in here. Christmas music is still playing only days before the new year, just the way I like it. I came here last week as a breakfast on a half day of work, treated by my awesome boss. I enjoyed it so much I couldn't get it out of my head to come back. On another half day before the new year, the house was empty so I decided to mosey on down to the court for a plate of cream chipped beef - my diner go-to. I was greeted by who seems to be at the very least a head waitress in the joint. She was extremely lovely and quick with everything I asked for; albeit not much: coffee & a glass of water. I put my two sugars and a half & half in, gave it a stir, and took in the views that surrounded me at my corner spot at the bar. Drawings from children to the staff hanging on the walls, a great looking dessert case and of course a soda fountain serving all the favorites. Hell, they even had three beers on tap. All I could hear over the Christmas music was the constant chatter of regulars & staff that filled the room with a homeliness that only be found in a place like this. Everyone knows each other, and everyone comes back for a reason. Great food, and great service. Something restaurant employers forget these days is that people DO want to work and love to do it, in a place that they're treated well - especially in a family-like environment. When the food got to me, a ripe twelve minutes past me ordering, it was perfect. You couldn't have painted a plate of chipped beef that looked as good as this one. I enjoyed it throughly, all the while sipping my coffee and enjoying the scenery. The place's dining room to my left looks like your grandparents living room, fireplace and all. The exposed beams and the chosen colors really give it that homely touch that I look for in a diner. The chrome covered diners with the 1950s style are a completely other beast. There's nothing but dazzling things to look at. But at a diner like this, I feel like I can leave my worries at the door and come to place where everyone will know your name sooner than later. This is only my second trip to the court diner, but it will certainly not be my last. -Dozer read more

I would like to see them open longer hours (diner hours) but they do take cards instead of only cash which is convenient for a diner. I've eaten breakfast there twice and recommend one of the omelets with homefries. I've had both the western and chorizo ones and both tasted very good. The Court Diner is a cozy little Delco diner and definitely caters to the locals which is nice these days. The wait staff seem like that's been their trade for many years which is also rare and nice to have these days. Go for breakfast or brunch! read more

Love this place so much. I'm not ashamed to admit that we go weekly with our three (mildly behaved) kids who are 5, 4, and 1. The service is everything you hope for - speedy, attentive, with hot and delicious food. We like the specials - French toast, pancakes, and veggie omelette (I add feta). It is consistent and the kids are huge fans. We've come for dinner a couple of times which is also solid. It's got a homey feel inside with big booths and wood tables. Overall: they get the classics right, if that's what you're craving! read more

Always enjoy a good breakfast at a classic Diner. Service is nice and we enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff for coffee refills. read more

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I usually come here for breakfast and order the French toast special with scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. It's always delicious, I can't go wrong there. However one time I ordered a waffle instead and it came out cool, not warm at all and a little hard. Please serve your waffles hot and spongy, thank you. read more

Sorry to give a negative review because this place is a much loved family restaurant in Media. I used to love it, but this time, I was afraid we would all get food poisoning. Each dish was disgusting in its own way. My salmon was overbroiled and the asparagus stringy, unflavored and inedible. My son's meatballs were grey, and he said they were too disgusting to eat. My youngest's breakfast for dinner came with a few specks of scrambled egg and ungenerous bacon, plus a side of oldish, brownish strawberries we ordered on the side. My son got the wrong soup; I tried the Italian wedding and the meatballs had a rotten aftertaste. Next day we aren't noticeably sick, but what is going on?! The service was friendly, but missed many things. It also took well over half an hour to get our food and I had to remind her to bring our soup, which she finally did, with the entrees. A disappointing dinner. At least, on the plus side, they are friendly and the prices haven't kept up with inflation. I cannot see wanting to eat here again anytime soon and I'm wishing the health department would look into it. read more

It had been a while since I had been here, but I gave them a shot tonight. I'm really glad I did. This place is a diner, but really isn't in some ways if you know what I mean. They have many dishes that are standard diner fare. But the menu isn't crammed with everything under the sun like at a lot of diners. I went for an old diner standby, chicken croquettes. the meal came with soup, and the Country Chicken soup was as good as any soup I've had at a diner. The meal itself was actually quite excellent. The croquettes were not overly big, but they were done with the right consistency. And my biggest test of any diner is the vegetables. Too many places give you the side dish of veggies that taste like they were out of the can and nuked to death. These were fresh and presented right. Since my meal included dessert, and I couldn't decide between the bread and rice pudding, the waiter was nice enough to give me a sampling of both in the same dish. Very nice touch, and the homemade puddings were good enough for me to consider licking the dish when I was done. That made his tip a little bigger when the check came. Best part... total dinner bill with soup, entree, and dessert with soda was around 10 bucks. Not sure if this place has any inconsistency based on other reviews, but on my night they were spot on. read more

Court Diner - Chicken croquettes with mashed potatoes and Italian zucchini. - Diners Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

You can't find a better place! The food and aerate amazing. Big menu. Lots of choices. Friendly clientele. You can ask for more!!

Great little diner in the town of media. The staff is friendly and the food is good. Our family goes to breakfast here every once and a while and never had a bad experience. Jennifer is the best waitress! read more

Prices up Portions smaller by New kitchen help/food preparers. Not worth it anymore. Servers still very good and personable. Have not increased staff's hourly wages. read more

Went earlier this week with friends. The menu said the turkey club was $12.95 yet when we got the bill it was $14.95. That kind of stuff drives me crazy. Doubt I'll be back read more

Charged $11.00 for a simple cheese sandwich with no sides (pickle, coleslaw or chips) that were advertised in the menu. Requested twice for the sandwich to have lettuce and tomato (never received the lettuce). Don't think I'll be back. read more

Had to send my half cooked meal back, it just ruins dinner, when that happens. They ask you how you want it cooked, wasn't the The waitress fault.my fiance had burnt chicken, how hard is it to cook chicken. Last time going to that place. My finance said, they use to have good food,no dinner special, not very busy, now i know why. Good place to avoid, been to many dinners in the area, last time at that one. You try and help out small businesses, they take advantage of you, and serve you lousy food. Jenn, the waitress was sorry and apologized for what happened, but when your order is not right, the whole meal is ruined. Better to avoid this place, no wonder there was no business. They need to replace the cook. I would if i owned the place. Especially now with the corona virus, they need good business to get by. read more

Our waitress was great and the service was fast. My cheesesteak was full of meat and on a crispy roll. The platter included fries and coleslaw. The portion was too large for me and I boxed half the cheesesteak to take home. read more

Court Diner - Cheese steak - Diners Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

I loved this place when I lived in Media; it was my favorite breakfast joint. The food is good and tasty and plentiful, and the waitresses are ladies who have been doing this for years and years.... brilliant service.. your coffee will never get cold. We also went for lunch a bunch of times because my wife loved their salad... Good American cooking... read more

I may have eaten what is possibly the best French Dip I've ever had here. Stopped by in a time crunch to grab a bite before a meeting and was immediately seated. Not an overwhelming menu like most diners that I go to, but traditional items are on there so it's not difficult to find something you like. Ordered my old standby, the French Dip, and waited. It took a bit, and then my au jus wasn't included, but our server quickly remedied that. The bread is fresh, with a thing crust and just the right amount of meat, not too much and not too little. The au jus was deliciously seasoned to compliment the sandwich. Again, the amount of the accompanying french fries was just enough. There's outdoor seating and the dining room is decorated like granny's country dining room, which is a nice change from the Vegas neon-like interiors of so many diners. read more

With all the overrated trendy places on State Street, we have gotten frustrated at Media and have often seen it as a culinary wasteland. I would not go to Media for Michelin star gourmet (not that you even can, but some people seem to review like that's what they're after), but you can get really good standard all-American fare in Media, and the Court Diner is a great choice. I had not been to Court Diner since I was about 7 years old and my grandfather would take the family to Sunday breakfast. I am really sorry I have missed out all these years! Recently we had the Court Burger (comes with fries and coleslaw), the Pork Cubano Sandwich (also comes with fries & slaw), and the Lemon cake. The burger was actually FLAME BROILED, and you could taste it. SOOOO good, totally would not expect that from a diner, especially when all the other so-called "foodie" places on State Street wouldn't even attempt to do that. On A Roll's Angus burger? Please, Court Diner's Angus burger, is tons better, the taste, the flame searing, the roll, the fresh red leaf lettuce, the non-hydroponic tomato, etc. LEAGUES better than On A Roll, or Buddy's or wherever else they slap together a burger in Media (I can think of more I've tried but won't go on and on)... just get your burger fix at Court Diner and you won't be disappointed. The lemon cake was also extremely good. I do not think it was made on the premises, but I could be wrong. It tasted like a premium dessert from a supplier, which is not as good as chef-made, but I have been impressed over the years when restaurants pick a good one, and the lemon cake was GREAT! If they do make it there at Court, I am floored and will have to ask and give credit later. If they have some when you stop in, TRY it! SO good! Lemon, buttercream, walnuts, moist cake, creamy frosting, so good! This is kind of random, but their pickles are SO good. I was surprised at how homemade fresh they tasted, absolutely delicious! I am going to ask to buy a container of those things next time, I am craving them now! The Pork Cubano was good, but not as good as the burger. We both went back for the burger the next visit. (And they didn't have any more lemon cake, so hopefully next time...) The french fries were not so hot. Not crispy or cooked as well as we like. We'd go to Tiny's for the fries, and Court for the burger. Anyway, I'm sorry I underestimated you, Court. My husband and I are glad to have a new burger place that delivers! read more

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I liked the way the waitresses are very friendly and welcoming. Espesically, Mary, she was always polite and funny and very attentive. (Don't see her anymore).When I would go there almost every Sunday with my husband and sometime my family service was quick. The breakfast is amazing especially the pancakes and scrapple. I would recommend this diner. Their one of the best places I like to eat. read more