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    Dale's Diner

    3.9 (100 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    DALE'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mega huge side salad.
    Dustin H.

    On a leisurely weekend drive to Grand Rapids from Toledo, we found ourselves hungry in Waterville during a pandemic. Normally we'd keep driving, but the pandemic has made being adventurous with eating tough, and when we noticed Dale's was open with outside seating, we decided to give it a try! Long story short, the food is solid, the portions are big and the view from the sidewalk is pretty lovely. If you haven't been to Waterville, it's classic historic small town America, and the food definitely follows suit.

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    Nancy R.

    Yes. A 5-star review for a diner. Location is ideal. Menu is extensive but not overwhelming and all the things you expect at a great diner - including chili, home fries, and homemade pies. The staff is friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. The food comes out fast and is high quality. I wouldn't change a thing (although they are closing for 3 days the first week of November for renovations - I'm sure it's maintenance and necessary but I still wouldn't change a thing). Great for breakfast or lunch; worth any wait quoted. Great service, great value, great tasting food. The trifecta for a dining experience and a delightful restaurant. Today we ordered two 'skillet' breakfasts: 1. Country: Home fries, sausage gravy, peppers and onions, topped with two eggs and shredded cheese 2. Veggie: Home fries topped with two eggs, spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and our shredded cheese blend. Both with biscuits for the small upcharge. Both delicious. Website: http://www.dalesbarandgrill.com/dales-diner/ This diner is the perfect small town diner and the food is consistently great. I no longer live in town, but enjoy coming when I visit. Parking is free street parking and a good indicator for how long your wait will be. (Totally worth any wait though) Decor is charming with historic photos of Waterville and seating is comfortable. My favorite orders have been the skillets (the home fries are Hand-sliced potatoes lightly griddle-fried with onion) but Dale's is famous for their burgers. I save my burger orders for Dale's on Conant in Maumee since I cannot get a breakfast skillet there. :) I'm convinced there is not a bad food order here. Excellent choice.

    Long wait this morning. Hope it's good.
    Rob R.

    I really have nothing bad to say. The door was delicious and the service was great. We were told it would be a half hour wait, which turns into an hour wait. That's how busy and good the food is. I've never eaten anything other than breakfast here and can't comment on the lunch menu items. I would recommend getting there early though on a weekend or your going to have to wait fire sure.

    Cinnamon pecan French toast (side order)
    Andrea C.

    First time here and won't be the last! Hubby and I were in the area for a long morning bike ride. We wrapped up our biking and were starving - I yelped the area and Dale's came up when I sorted by score. We got a cute little table outside. It was a bit overcast but the weather was great for breakfast outside. I ordered bacon (crispy) and home fries (crispy) along with a side order of cinnamon pecan French toast. The bacon was average thickness and not that instant microwave stuff. Home fries were plentiful and perfectly "crispy". The French toast was incredible. Lot of pecans and a great cinnamon whipped butter.

    Eggs, sausage, cinnamon swirl French toast, potatoes!
    Tim W.

    Loved this popular place! Had eggs, thick sourdough toast and their sausage. All amazing! The waitress was very kind, she made great recommendations! I recommend if you're in the area. Also, be prepared to wait a bit. We waited 15 minutes. Was worth it!

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    11 years ago

    Better than average breakfast and lunch menu with fresh offerings really good coffee very popular spot in Waterville

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    13 years ago

    Went for breakfast twice. once I had pancakes and once omlet. both were excellent. will go back.

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    10 years ago

    Was told the wait would be 20 mins. Waited almost an hour. Service is terrible and food isn't any better than other diners or restaurants.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent place to eat breakfast. Food is great, service is great. Wonderful local diner.

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    9 years ago

    Great little diner that we visit a couple times a month. Big portions at a good price. Service usually is good as well

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    9 years ago

    I'm not a fan of diners but this place was fantastic! Great feel, great food, and great staff!!!!

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    12 years ago

    Best pancakes I've ever had! Atmosphere is great, service is great. Completely 100% recommend

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    10 years ago

    Best food ever! I got the veggie skillet. A little of a wait but not bad. Service good and food came very fast.

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