Darrel's Diner absolutely crushed it for me, and I have to shout out my waiter because he was freaking awesome. I came in because I saw they had a pot pie special, which is not something they normally have and that's what drew me in. When I got there they didn't have it anymore, but they were so accommodating and offered to make me something custom instead. Not just a small substitution either. A full custom hash that is not even on their regular menu. They made me a custom corned beef hash with home fries, plus hashbrowns smothered in melty cheddar and jalapeños, with a side of scrambled eggs. And listen, the eggs were so good I honestly do not know that I have had eggs that good anywhere. Fluffy, perfectly cooked, and just flat out delicious. The hash itself was amazing, hearty, and full of flavor, and the potatoes were cooked exactly right. And the hashbrowns? Better than Waffle House, and if you know, you know. Crispy where you want them, not greasy, and just the right texture. Service deserves its own mention too. I came in a little late in the day, close to when they were closing, and they were just as kind and welcoming as if I had come earlier. My waiter was friendly, attentive, checked on me at the right times without hovering, and made the whole experience even better. Even though I missed the pot pie special, I left happy, full, and already planning my next visit. Darrel's Diner is a gem. read more

Darrells Diner 10 - Custom hash, eggs and hash browns - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

Ham and cheese omelette had almost no ham and very little cheese. Hash browns were good as was the service.

If you want feel good comfort food from mamas kitchen, made with love go on down to Darell's Diner. Country fried steak with 2 eggs, 4 pieces of toast, and has towns was just $12.00 and way better than IHOP or any Waffle House out there. The service is also amazing feels like a family environment. Good never takes too long to get and is always hot, fresh, and quality tasting. read more

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This diner will charge you an extra fee if you pay with your debit card against federal law! Beware!!

Be careful paying with plastic here. This chain actively violates federal law by forcing customers to pay an illegal surcharge on debit card transactions. Under the Durbin Amendment, adding fees to a debit card is strictly prohibited across all 50 states. Instead of following the law or training their staff correctly, management doubled down and called the police on an elderly customer who pointed out the violation. Avoid this place--they would rather weaponize local law enforcement over a $26 bill than fix their illegal payment processing. read more

Great breakfast and diner food. They are always busy for breakfast but they work hard and give good service. read more

Darrells Diner 10 - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

Over the last year we've had over a 100 breakfasts at Darrells. The food is what you would expect from a diner. Good,honest diner food. The kitchen will within reason modify items, but read the room. If the place is packed, it just might not be a good time for special requests. What makes this diner special is the front of house staff: Jenn, Amanda, Brian, and Eddie . These are seasoned professionals, unflappable, and each delightful in there own way. They work their asses off. There is always laughter, kind words, and shared stories. Please remember: if you can't afford to tip at least 20%, you really can't afford to eat out. i sure hope Darrell, (a gay Trumper republican??) recognizes what a great staff he has. Like Jews for Hitler, I'm certain one day when Darrell sees his rights vanished, he'll think different. read more

Stopped in here for late lunch, shared a Cheeseburger and Fries. Ordered the veggies ( lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle} on the side. Service is quick and food is hot. Hamburger patty was cooked as ordered medium well. Darrell's Diner is good for breakfast and lunch nothing fancy just good diner food. Plenty of locations throughout the Villages area. read more

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Had an early morning doctor appointment so right after, we needed food and Darrell's Diner came to mind. Have been here once before for lunch, so breakfast was on our minds. I ordered the half order of biscuits and gravy with two eggs and my wife had the two egg breakfast with her crispy bacon, toast and hash browns. Could have had American fries or grits, but hash browns was the selection today. Service was prompt, even though most tables were filled with customers, and their coffee was drinkable. All told, a pleasant experience read more

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Local place for a great breakfast in a cozy atmosphere. There are outside tables which many people with dogs used. I would definitely go back read more

We had a decent breakfast with good country potatoes (also their hashbrowns are good) and omelets. Good service and reasonable prices, what else can you ask for ? Try their biscuits too read more

My husband and I each ordered the country Benedict. The sauce was lumpy, and the eggs were well done. When I asked the server about the lumps in the sauce, she said the cook just didn't mix the powder well enough. I thought the powder? Jeepers he had to see it when he poured it over the well done eggs. The server didn't offer much else. We'll just never go back. read more

We have been there a number of times in the past few years and until recently we enjoyed it. The quality is not what it was. Today was our last visit. After our server put syrup on our table, a number of ants started crawling around. Apparently, they were in the cabinet where syrup was stored. We won't be returning. read more

Good food nice servers a little busy but that just means they're doing something right always enjoy breakfast there.

First time visiting and definitely will be going back for breakfast! The service was amazing, the food was delicious and good prices! I love to find breakfast sports that aren't the big chains and did I score a win with this one! Reminds me of the days when life was a different time! Very clean but retro. If you love a good breakfast please hit up this hidden Gem read more

Darrells Diner 10 - Biscuits and gravy half order with hash browns - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

I went in to give the place a try after moving to The Villages. Certainly the pricing is good, but I was woefully disappointed in what passes for "French Toast". It was like eating French Toast from the 1970's on plain white bread. Nobody makes that anymore. I don't even make that at home, I use Challah now. People may like it, but this was the most unsatisfying French Toast I've had since 1975. read more

Very good food. Clean restaurant and great food selection. Busy local restaurant . Restroom very clean. Reasonable prices. 3.9 % discount for paying cash. read more

While passing through Lady Lake,Florida on a rainy day looking for antique furniture. We stumbled across a small storefront diner and quite to our surprise the food was considerably good. It is only open for breakfast and lunch. The wait staff were courteous and friendly serving mainly to an older crowd who were also very amendable. The restaurant has been in service to the community for four years and it looks like it will remain for many more. I enjoyed a plate filled with chopped Homestyled potatoes that were skillet fried and well seasoned. Served alongside two biscuits with sausage patties on top of them then placed atop of them scrambled eggs, all smothered with sausage gravy. Voilà the Mountain Scambler. Not a bad choice for an off the cuff stop on a short run for fun, and being a little way from home. But yet I felt quite at home with this diners food. Thumbs up!! read more

Darrells Diner 10 - Mountain Scrabbler - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

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They're fast, friendly and cheap. What more do you want for a neighborhood breakfast joint? They just serve up the staples so don't expect anything fancy. And that's fine by me. read more

Darrells Diner 10 - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

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Darrels has breakfast and lunch at a good value with very pleasant service, ALWAYS! The breakfast special today was chili cheese omelet served by an always pleasant smiling Auerlee. I have not had lunch here but have had breakfast many time. Come and get it! read more

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Awful food if you go there to eat it's your gamble. Yes it's cheaper but the quality of food is awful. They treat their employees as awful as the food is. Nothing is sanitized due to the fact that the health inspector is paid to over look the things that should shut a restaurant down. I am a non disgruntled ex employee who is just making the public aware... This should not be allowed.. read more

Always a good meal @ Darrell's. The servers are very friendly, but do to lack in staff the meal could take some time. read more

Best Breakfast around Big Breakfast Great staff fast service Good location. Fantastic prices read more

Darrells Diner 10 - a half eaten plate of food - Diners Near Me - Lady Lake, Florida

I went there with my grand daughter for waffle breakfast. We all have our bad days but ya gotta keep it to yourself because it will get you poor reviews. 2 outta 5 stars for the breakfast and the price wasn't worth it either. Not going back. read more

For over ten minutes we were ignored completely after we entered Darrells for our very first visit. No one greeted us or told us where to sit. The few other patrons stared at us. Most seemed to be regulars the way the wait staff treated them. But us? We received no menus, flatware or even an offer of water. Instead, one waitress busied herself with wrapping flatware to finish filling a metal container. Another brought in an order from an outdoor table and dropped the menus of those customers into a slot next to a countertop appliance before turning in the order to the kitchen. And yet a third walked past our table several times to refill beverages at a table several down from ours and to leave a check for a foursome. Several minutes after we arrived another couple entered the diner and was greeted warmly, told to sit wherever they liked and given menus. At that point I asked my husband if we had suddenly turned invisible. I was disappointed that other reviewers had said that new customers were treated well here. We were literally about to just get up and leave when a server we hadn't seen before suddenly appeared at our table and, oblivious to how long we'd been waiting, cheerfully brought menus and asked what we'd like to drink. Because there were no soft drinks listed on the menu and the waitress didn't say what they had other than "Coke products," I stuck with water and my hubby chose iced tea, which he said was good but of which he was never offered a refill. After bringing the drinks our waitress asked if we were ready to order even though we'd only had a minute's glance at the menu, but my husband was hungry for a lunchtime breakfast, so after he ordered I just went with getting a burger with onion rings. The kitchen had no other orders to prepare so our meals were delivered fairly quickly and thus they were fresh and hot. Hubby reported that his meat lovers omelet was cooked perfectly. My burger was a bit on the well done side, but it was juicy and delicious, too. The onion rings were of the greasy side, but the onions were sweet and good. Only later did I regret eating them. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and would come here again. Just know that there is no team approach at Darrells where all the wait staff sees to the care of all the customers. Each table apparently has an assigned server and that server will not lift a finger to help the customers at a table that isn't theirs. And that can create difficulties for people who choose the wrong place to sit. read more

Friendly and homey and good. LOVE the buffalo chicken wrap. My husband likes the big breakfast

Yesterday I found out how the "chef" makes a western omelet. First he mixes the soggy onions and peppers and ham in the grill and fries all with the most deplorable cooking oil. Then he ladles out the powdered eggs and uses the same horrific oil He then takes the burned veggies and places them in between the eggs. He then puts the ham in between one third of the eggs. No ham until the last of the omelet is seen. Next he takes the home fries and kisses the on the grill which are served very cool Not even the middle of the potatoes are warm. The final serving is the soggy toast lathered with a sub standard margarine. Each time I try to give this independent restaurant another chance hoping they improved their cooks , I again am disappointed but never surprised. read more

This Darrell's is or has to be close to being the best in the area. The staff are fantastic. The food excellent and the prices very reasonable. You always have a full coffee cup at this Darrell's. read more

Good news and bad news. My breakfast omelette was really good, even the wheat toast was great. The bad is that server Garet was more interested in talking football with someone, and checking his phone. Other than "coffee?" and "ready?", he didn't speak to me. Just dropped off the food, and later the check. read more

Decent diner with excellent service. I ordered the Western Omelette with home fries and rye toast. Great portions, good food. The location I went to was in The Villages, FL. Most of the customers were regulars, but as a newb, I got as much attention as they did. Great place for breakfast. read more

Excellent food and reasonably priced. Staff are all friendly and welcoming. The portions are generous as well!!

Review Summary: Great diner with awesome staff and fast, delicious food. We came during a lunch rush and were able to get a table pretty quick. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. We saw several dogs outside and the servers even gave a couple treats to the dogs. We ordered the burger, BLT and tuna melt. The bread they used for both the BLT and tuna melt was amazing. My dad said it was the best BLT he has ever had. Crisp bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato as well. My tuna melt came out hot, toasted and amazing. The portion sizes here are pretty big so I took half my tuna home. Lastly, the burger was thick, juicy and cooked perfectly to order. Fresh toppings and amazing crinkle cut fries. The menu is large and can accommodate picky eaters. I forgot to take a picture but they have pretty much everything you would want for lunch in a diner. We will be going back for breakfast soon and I will update this review. read more

Great food, lightning fast courteous service and very reasonable pricing. What more could you ask for?

We love this place! Scratch-made diner food. Cheesy scrambled eggs are my favorite! Pleasant and competent wait staff who will remember you after only a couple visits. Choose the white bread for your toast. I don't know where they get it but it is delicious. read more

Good hearty breakfast at reasonable price. Server was friendly and payed us the right amount of attention. We will be back.

Staff is pleasant. Food could be better quality. I bring my own ketchup due to the taste of your ketchup. Food could be brought to the table warmer. read more

We were in the area and looked up places to eat on yelp and darrells came up. It was 2:30 pm and they were closing at 3. We checked if we could come in and we were warmly welcomed. The staff was friendly and welcoming with a lot of bantering amongst the staff and the customers. We ordered the chicken quiche which came with potato salad and the Cuban which came with cole slaw. Food came quickly and was delicious. Staff was excellent. We would be back if we lived a little closer. read more

This location in lady lake is the only one I'll visit anymore. They have a great staff and the food just tests better than any of the other locations ice been to. read more

First time here. The food was great. Loved the breakfast potatoes. Best I have ever had. Prices were very reasonable. I had breakfast my husband had lunch. The chicken salad was delicious. He had it as a wrap. The onion rings were a little greasy but good. The place is tight. Lots of tables in a small space. Tables outside also. The staff had everything under control. Definitely going back. read more

Not impressive at all with my breakfast meal. I order Scrambled Cheese Eggs with home fries and a side of ham. The cheese used was obviously something like Kraft Individually Wrapped Cheese, which is horrible and not really cheese. It certainly ruined 2 good eggs. The ham was OK, but not the best ham (Waffle House has better city ham---MUCH BETTER). The home fries were deep fried and probably frozen vs. fresh, and very bland. Home fries should be grilled with onions in my opinion. Unfortunately, I sat at the counter and could see in the cooking area. It was clean, however the cook who was making the pancakes and waffles dropped his spatula on the floor. Did he replace it? NO! Did he at least wipe it off? NO!! I was thankful that I did not order pancakes!!! The only good thing to report is the server. He did his job well. But I won't be back to this Darell's Diner or any of the other locations. read more