It's like having breakfast at your best friends house. Plenty of great food and friendly staff. A big shout out to Daddio Scott and Fillipe. Best breakfast place in Batavia. read more

It was okay the food is exactly what you'd expect from a place like this:good but not memorable. It also took 45 min for our food to be ready, which wouldn't have been an issue however this couple who got there after us got served. The whole process of this place is confusing we didn't know we were supposed to seat ourselves which resulted in us standing there for a while. Also if you pay with a card they don't have you sign anything and they ask how much you want to tip. As a first timer I was not prepared for this, and it was confusing. Overall, good but not great. Pretty average in my opinion read more

We spend weekends sometimes looking for new places to try and this popped up. Food was OK, but nothing we would go out of our way for. Staff was pleasant but accommodations are veer cramped. If we were to come here and there was a wait (very few tables) we would try to find someplace else. read more

Positively our favorite breakfast diner - sit at the counter if you can and watch the chef make your omelet and ginormous pancakes. This is a family-friendly place (now under new ownership - Kathy is no longer there) called Daddio's. The new owners have the same philosophy as Kathy and have kept all of the original staff from what we can tell. I always order the omelet, my husband has had the skillets and love them. The pancakes are the best you'll find - but you only need to order one as they're huge. It's crowded on the weekends but people move through quickly and definitely worth the wait. read more

I love this place!!! Seriously, its like an old style diner. The service is always good and the food spectacular! Love the atmosphere and the homey feel to it! Moved here a month ago and have been having fun checking out all the eateries and this is one of the best!!!!!!! read more

Great Breakfast! Quick service, not rushed (there is a difference) and my coffee was kept fresh. Great selection on the menu and specials. Two thumbs up from my kids. My oldest had the "Ditka" skillet - all kinds of breakfast meat and my other son had the nutella stuffed French toast. I had a breakfast panini with hash browns. Definitely a good choice for breakfast if you are anywhere nearby. Breakfast entrees run from $6 to $13 (the Ditka with a ton of meat.). There is plenty of parking and they do have tables outside if the weather is cooperating. read more

A classic American greasy-spoon. It's a small busy restaurant with lots of people waiting to be seated, but the turnover is pretty quick, so don't expect to wait too long. Even during peak Saturday morning breakfast time, 9:30am, we waited only 15 minutes and was offered a coffee while waiting to be seated (unique customer service!). The atmosphere is very retro and the energy is great! I ordered the cinnamon swirl french toast made with an egg challah bread - it did not disappoint. The only thing which would have made it perfect would be to offer REAL 100% maple syrup, not the bulk, maple tasting, HFCS based table syrup typically offered at breakfast restaurants. Living north of the mason-dixon line, I assumed most servers know the difference between the two, but ours did not. As a Canadian, real maple syrup has s distinct taste that enhances any breakfast pancake, french toast or Belgian waffle, and also something that I would be willing to pay extra for The hash browns were well cooked to order. The breakfast sausage was generous size. The "scrambled" eggs are not really scrambled, it just resembled an unfolded omelet that was chopped with a spatula. When I asked about the scrambled egg appearance, the serve dismissively said "That's the way it is cooked here" The portions are generous, so if you have the appetite of a pregnant woman or Michael Phelps, no need to add more than what they offer each order. Even my wife who ordered a reduced size pancake, needed help finishing as it was served with her skillet meal (which she enjoyed). I was satisfied just completing 3/4 of my meal. in a nutshell, large quantities of an average size meal is not much to rave about. The value is good. It is the unique ambiance, quick service, and observing the restaurant owners hustling AND engaging the customers might bring me back for a second experience! read more

The location is very small and it is very busy on a Sunday morning. Very friendly staff and very cool atmosphere.

Awesome breakfast place. Great pancakes, skillet dishes, etc. Nothing spectacularly different about their offerings, but everything is done extremely well. This place really packs 'em in so go early. They do have some tables outside on the sidewalk, also. Service is very efficient and friendly, also. Great place to take the family on the weekend. read more

Went for breakfast today and both hubby and i ordered omelettes. They came out overdone with eggs crispy and hard. Potatoes were bland. The only reason I gave 1 star was service and coffee were good. read more

It was a cold and drizzly early evening, just before 5:00, when my wife and I decided to grab a bite before heading to a later engagement. Something about this particular evening made the word "Diner" that much more enticing, and since our first stop at Batavia Diner was thwarted by their early closing hours, we headed to Daddio's. As we approached and found no one in plain view inside, we were already on guard to the possibilities that they too were closed. But, upon proceeding in, an employee (or very possibly the owner) came from the back and greeted us very warmly. He mentioned the weather and properly predicted our previous curiosity as to whether or not they were open. He (I wish I knew his name so that I could refer to him more appropriately) directed us to sit anywhere we wished and handed us a list of the daily specials. I have to note the presence of one of my favorite, yet elusive, diner foods, "Southern Fried Chicken". I refer to it as "Chicken Fried Chicken" but, no matter the name, breaded and fried chicken breast with warm gravy and mashed potatoes are tough to beat. "He" made just the right amount of small talk, allowing us ample time to peruse the menu, place our order, and eat, while still remaining friendly and congenial. I had the "La Bamba" skillet, extra jalapeños. "He" then proceeded to read my mind as I was offered warm corn tortillas instead of toast, which I immediately accepted. My wife had a smoked ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel roll and homemade potato chips, along with a bowl of soup. All met her expectations equally. I should mention that the chips here are chips, not an English word for fries. I enjoyed my food equally, with average portion size and made to order quality. As I sometimes feel the need to do, I'll mention that 3 stars is "A-OK". It does not, in any way, mean "sub standard". This is a good place to eat, with friendly service at the proper price point. I do work in the area, but don't frequent Batavia for dinner options. That said, I will consider Daddio's again if the stars align on it's behalf. read more

The perfect spot when you are looking for a diner. Great food, diner style dishes and coffee. I would call this a great dive place, but the food is better than your typical dive. I really enjoyed my breakfast there. The only downside is that it is tiny and can be cramped. If you can put up with that and potentially a bit of a wait, this would be a great place to eat. read more

Probably the best breakfast food in the area and it is a great price. The people that work there are really friendly. They also have an I-spy game that was great for my daughter while we were waiting for dinner. We went because of a school fundraiser and will definitely be returning! read more

This is probably the worst place imaginable to eat. First, 3 days a week they are closed by 2pm. Second, the owner of the restaurant is a jerk. He's unfriendly to staff as well as patrons, and he seriously needs an attitude check. The menu is very overpriced, food is just ok. Cookies are absolutely terrible! I would never go back unless it was under new ownership. There is patio seating, but it's also downwind from the sewage treatment plant, so inside is best....if you're lucky enough to get waited on. All over terrible. read more

Been coming here for years and have always had an awesome meal. Love sitting at the counter and watching the organized chaos of the kitchen. This is our go to for breakfast, and we are breakfast lovers! read more

Love love love this place! Always good food and service. The soup is always fresh and the cookies are delicious and addicting.

I got the south of the border omelette with an extra egg, huge portion, well priced, cooked right in front of me on the flat top grill. The food was great, not overly greasy as they can sometimes be in diners. Friendly staff! Their BLT looked pretty tasty as it was carried past me to it's rightful owner at another table. Limited seating, I would imagine you want to get here a while before you want to sit on weekend breakfast, but they also have a breakfast bar for about five single patrons. Would come again! read more

I held out on coming here for the first 5 months I lived here. Now I come 4+ mornings a week. Fair prices, top notch service, friendly people, and the coffee hits the table before I can even sit down. They mix it up with some interesting stuff on the weekends, also, especially if you like Mexican food I would recommend it. Also, the cooks can poach eggs with the best of them, which I've found not to be true at other breakfast places. For a no frills tasty breakfast that won't break the bank, Daddio's is it! read more

MEH nothing special. Foods is below average. Syrup dispenser and cholula needed to be cleaned kinda gross. Sanitary issues in food prep area. Not worth the $28 bucks for a breakfast panni and an omelet. Better choices around. read more

Stopped in for carry out at 7am after working a 16hour overnight shift. Service was great! Very friendly and quick! Ordered biscuits and gravy, hash browns, and bacon. Pretty good stuff! Atmosphere was really cool, felt like an old school diner out of the movies. Keep up the solid works guys/gals!!!! I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Took my two year old out for breakfast at Daddio's. Server never checked on us after food was brought to our table. Didn't even check to see if we needed refills. Half way through my meal, I found a hair caked on to my plate. My meal was comped (which was expected). Found that the cook wasn't wearing gloves and a hairnet or hat. On a food scale, I would say it was quality of a traditional diner...average. I wrote a letter to management regarding my experience, but no response back after a few weeks now. First and last experience. Out of 5 stars: food 2; service 0. read more

Hands down favorite breakfast place! The servers are very friendly and it's got a great welcoming feel! But the food is definitely the best part about going here. They always have creative specials, and they always taste amazing. AND THE COOKIES ahhh! Best cookies in the whole world! read more

This place is called Daddio's Diner now. Good food, lots of it, and the chocolate chip cookies are spectacular!

Its ok. Went in for breakfast. Like the decor . . .the service was great and really friendly, but the food suffers from how should I say it . .. .cheapness??? The food is not terrible but its not that good either. Example this famous large pancake for 5.95 comes out... looks great . . .but with country crock? really? wheres the butter?? And the pancake itself kind of taste less ... nothing to make me come back. All the other food is the same, not terrible but not that good either.... just taste cheap like they don't really use anything good in the cooking. If you like diner food served in a nicer atmosphere this is the place just not for me. when when when is Batavia going to get a place that can serve decent food. read more

Good local diner in downtown Batavia. Somewhat limited seating, but you see everything going on in the kitchen if you like to see the chef and line cook in action. read more

Fantastic local eatery. The food, service and ambiance are exactly what you expect from a "diner!" They don't skimp on the portions either. You'll need to wait for a table or seat at the counter on the weekends, but entirely worth the wait. read more

I went with my daughter for breakfast. I got 1 cup of coffee (and not very good coffee) and my daughter got 1 glass of tea.No one ever came back to see if we wanted a refill. I never did get my toast. Food was good but the service was terrible. Breakfast cost $28.00 without a trip.I won't be going back read more

Daddios is a regular for Saturday morning breakfast. The food is great and the owners and staff are friendly and accommodating. Some of my favorites are the biscuits and gravy, breakfast burrito and challah french toast. read more

Been here a few times now. Amazing food, hard working friendly staff, and seemingly bottomless coffee. Good in my book, can't see myself going anywhere else for a tasty weekend breakfast. Try their specials and their biscuits and gravy.Try their Mr. Potato Head, it was on special last week when I went for brunch. Holy cheesy potato deliciousness. read more

Small, pricey for what you are getting. I recommend not going if your in a hurry especially on major holidays or weekends the wait can take up to 30min. Food is pretty good, staff is nice. A lot of parking. read more

Anytime I've eaten here, I always seem to get sick or feel just awful after, Now I know why. The food isn't freshly made in house. A lot of it is either in cans, or sitting in containers that aren't even sealed. The owner is extremely rude and unfriendly. Never understating the real emphasis of customer service. The menu is way over priced and I always seem to see such unhappy staff. Not exactly the dining experience I'd like to have again. Lums is honesty sounding like a better option for my breakfast where the staff actually enjoy their job and the food actually tastes freash. read more

The food is pretty good and they are super friendly in there. Our only beef is that it has taken forever and a day to get our food both times we've eaten there and they didn't bring it to us all at one time. When you have smaller children and they are starving... having them see someone else get their food and have to wait another 5 minutes for theirs is torture :) We realize the grill is pretty small and they want to bring your food when it's hot, so recommend this place for smaller parties. If you have a family of 4 or more, expect a little longer wait for food. There really isn't seating for a party of more than 6 people... it's a very small neighborhood diner atmosphere. read more

We love Daddio's! Friendly attentive staff and delicious food. Lot's of good specials that aren't on the menu and Fish Fry Friday with several fish plates. read more

Great food, service, style and location!!!!! The pancakes are a must try. The decorations and outdoor seating combined with the downtown Batavia location make for an enjoyable experience. read more

this place is great. the atmosphere is cool and the service is decent and the food is amazing. I love good breakfast food that's greasy, fast, and diner style in general. read more

Love this local gem! The food is to die for, the staff are always friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Highly recommend Daddio's! read more

The Classic Diner with the Quality an Executive Chef can bring... Scott Beltran Left the "Big Place" to run his own little Classic Truly Family diner with His Spouse Terry the Creative Artist and their other family members! The Friday Fish Fry with all the trimmings is World Class! I have NEVER Haddock This Wonderful (on Repeated Visits!) and The Lake Perch is Awesome as Well! Great Diner, Great Family, Great Experience... The Real Deal! Make the Trip Out from anywhere in Chicago Land... You will be Well-Rewarded!!! Go EARLY if you go on Fish Fry Friday!!! - Lyle Anthony Klein, Jr. PS: I have sent several suggestions to The Cooking Chanel and other Foodie Shows! Daddio's is World Class. Thanks to My Father and Sandy for introducing me to this Institution of Americana! read more

This is one of our family's favorite places to go for breakfast. There are so many options in the area and we always end up back at Daddio's! We have never had a bad experience with them. The staff is wonderful. My son loves to play eye-spy as we wait for our food. Unless something drastic changes we will be loyal customers to the diner! read more

I don't know why this place gets such good reviews. Went for breakfast and the place is a dump. It's tiny and uncomfortable and greasy. The service is bad and the wait staff can be described as "salty" at best. The food was mediocre and because everything is cooked out in the open behind the bar I had a hard time eating it seeing the debris and grease that littered the food prep area. The coffee was awful (straight up deal breaker for me right there) There is very little seating available and you get the stare down of the people crammed just inside the door hovering like vultures to get the next available table. The theme was cute and kitschy and they played great music, but I'm going to have to give it a big thumbs down. read more

This is just the best all-around diner. I love their skillet breakfasts and the "Ditka" is just stuffed with meat. Fantastic! The ambiance is straight out of small town 50's and 60's with the Beatles and Beach Boys always playing in the background. The waitresses are also very attentive and friendly. Be prepared to wait for a table or seat at the counter on Saturday and Sunday mornings, but it is well worth the wait. read more