Wow. What a meal. Fried bologna sandwich was outstanding and the sweet potato fries, which are basically a disappointment everywhere I go, were even better. Pleasant place, pleasant people. Affordable. Will be back. read more

Delaney's Diner - Fried Bologna and sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Finally got a chance to try this place after hearing a lot of rave reviews. Inside is like a retro greasy spoon & coming from NJ, the land of diners, I was all for it. We sat at the counter, and after having to wait a bit because they were hopping, the waitress took our order. When we sat down there had been a young lady at the end of the counter, right next to us, portioning out potatoes for future use I guess. Then one of the gentlemen behind the counter made some sort of announcement about burgers and placed two packages of raw meat on the counter beside us and sliced them open. Then he walked away and the meat sat there for several minutes. You can see in the pics how close it was and there were bits of what looked like corned beef around the counter near the slicer that was there. After several minutes we asked a waitress if someone could please wipe the counter and remove the raw meat. Her answer was "well that's because she's going to slice it." and then asked us if we wanted to "slide over" to the next empty seat. After explaining that wasn't the point and that the raw meat shouldn't be out on the eating surface we decided this was not a good sign and left. It cannot be safe to have that opened raw meat out on the counter where people are eating and is a contamination issue. This is not a new concept, but an established policy in food prep and safety. I would encourage people to rethink eating here because if that's what they are doing in plain sight I can't imagine what is not being handled properly behind the scenes. Perhaps a check in from local health inspectors would be a good idea. Do better Delaneys. Edited to add: #1 Customers are not to be sat in prep areas. Prep areas are to imply knives and other kitchen prep equipment are in the vicinity of customers which is an Osha violation. #2 Plastic bags for cryovac items can and will leak. This is why, no matter what, raw meat is ALWAYS store on the bottom shelf of your walk in and away from RTEF (Ready To Eat Foods). Had there been a leak in the packaging of that beef(and it was sliced open )that countertop needs to be cleaned with a soapy solution in a green bucket and sanitized with a solution in a red bucket as per state board of health guidelines. 3. If state and local HACCP guidelines are ignored in the same manner but involving an allergen you now have a cross-contact situation where a customer can get very, very sick. 4. How long have you been related to the local health inspector and/or how much are you paying them? The correct response to my review should have been: "We are very sorry about the situation. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest quality of service. This was an unfortunate mistake that will not be replicated. As a token of good faith dinner is on us next time." read more

Delaney's Diner - Raw hamburgers in an opened package next to where we were eating at the counter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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A friend of mine raves about this place! I'm always in a quest for the best breakfast and brunches in Columbus, so naturally I had to try this local staple. I browsed the menu and you all know that I'm fan of corned beef hash. Their menu stated they had the best in Columbus, so of course I had to get it! Let's give them kudos for the chunks of corned beef! I mean, WOWZERS! we're not talking that minced or ground up stuff. If you are a meat person, the corned beef to potato ratio is in your favor. It was tasty, a bit too salty for me, but delicious nonetheless. I missed having a bit more potatoes, though. The coffee reminded me of my early coffee days sipping on freshly brewed coffee on a Saturday morning. No frills, just a nice hot cup of java. If you, like me are a fan of local cuisine, find a diner near you and enjoy! read more

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Good, friendly service and great food! Delaney's elevates simple diner foods to something special.

My friends and I went here bright and early when they opened at 6:30a.m., and it was already pretty full -- probably a sign of repeat customers. Like most diners, it had a very homely feel, and we felt free to have a good time laughing and joking with each other. Our food came out pretty quick. We all ordered different things, and overall, everyone was satisfied with what they had ordered. I will say the hash browns did weirdly taste of cheese. My friend really likes cheese, so she enjoyed them, but I found it a little off putting. I put it at four stars only because our waitress didn't seem to care for us much. She always seemed to be in a rush and would ask questions as she was literally walking away. We are three young women, so she might've assumed we wouldn't tip or something, or maybe it was an issue of understaffing. Still, at least she took care of us quickly. read more

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Just as I remember! Pasta Salvi was always a wonderful memory from my childhood. On a recent trip back to Ohio, I stopped by Delaney's for this amazing comfort food. The service was great and so was the food! read more

Delaney's Diner - Pasta Salvi with Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

We stopped here after hearing how good this place is in particular the pancakes. Honestly, I had to wonder, how good can pancakes be? However I found out the answer to this after breakfast here. The chocolate chip pancakes had a slightly buttery, sweet, and so very fluffy texture, and quite possibly may be the best pancakes I have ever had. The eggs and chicken sausage were also delicious. My husband ordered hash browns, biscuits, and yogurt with granola and was definitely impressed. The service was also great as well. The ambiance is typical for a diner but they have it set up to where you can see the food being cooked which is nice. The menu is also full of options and the prices are excellent! This place is a rare gem. Definitely recommend if you happen to be in the Westerville area! read more

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Love this spot. Very clean and well maintained. Food is excellent - pancakes are consistently a hit which is always a plus from a diner and the conewich is so fun! Biscuits are great too. Prices are reasonable and service is good, super kind and not overly attentive but still present if you need something. It's almost always busy so get there early and be prepared for a short wait if it's after 10 AM on a weekend. Worth it, though! read more

Delaney's Diner - Breakfast Conewich made with egg whites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Best place for breakfast ! Service is fantastic . The western omelet is delicious as are the hash browns. Loads of bread choices too. The challah bread French toast is amazing. This place is not to be missed . read more

We decided to meet here to have breakfast with friends. First time here and I think we made a good choice. The service was great and the food was very good as well. read more

Good food and fast service. They have an extensive menu and serve breakfast all day, but also have several lunch options. Prices are reasonable. I tried the country fried steak and it was delicious -- would recommend! read more

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Everything is great their services quick food gets to you quick. It's very good. The egg casserole is very good. Also I can't remember the name of it but order that. read more

Great breakfast place. Generous portions. Great quality and Low prices. Try the ham steak. read more

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I recently tried Delaney's Diner for the first time and was blown away! Where else in 2022 can you get a full lunch that leaves you stuffed, for only $7.49?! I ordered the Country Biscuit Breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious. I got this carryout, so I unfortunately didn't get a chance to interact much with staff, but the people I did talk with were so nice! So helpful. I'll definitely be coming back!!! read more

Delaney's Diner - Country Biscuit Breakfast (half eaten) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Classic American diner serving up simple hot dishes, fresh from behind the counter. We've been to Delaneys many times and it never disappoints. You know what you get is free from the fuss, served by friendly welcoming staff and I always hear an encouraging word from one cook to another in their busiest times. The vibe is lovely, social and you'll probably never meet a stranger. The food is always exactly what you'd expect, fresh, comforting, filling, and cheap without the pretentious fluff. read more

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The food was great in a perfect, busy diner environment. Friendly staff, too! We love to find these local gems when on the road.

Ordered tenderloin sandwich it was burnt . I should of sent in back but picked off the burnt coating. Sever was excellent , cook well that's another story . For me and my friend that ordered fish sandwich they state it was really good. But $31.00 FOR 2 sandwiches kind of pricey. This was 2 time eating at Reynoldsburg location. Think if i go back it will be for breakfast only. read more

Yuk. Dirty. Divey. Crap location. Food was below average. Maybe can compare to Waffle House. One and done. But- the Grove City location was completely 100% better. Nicer, cleaner, brighter, better service....so if I'm craving this kind of food...I'll take a drive. read more

Delaney's is an outstanding full service diner.,Good is served hot and decent. Service is fast and friendly.

Doesn't look like much when you pull into the shopping plaza, but trust me, you'll want to check it out! The menu is reasonably priced and the food was very good! We highly recommend the pancakes, French toast and Corned Beef! read more

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Went for an early breakfast while visiting the area. Was recommended by locals. Friendly and kind, very attentive staff. Food was delicious, only downfall is that the plates are too big, they should use smaller plates. When the food came out there was too much space left on the plate and breakfast was sliding around, I thought it was going to slide right off. read more

Delaney's Diner - Breakfast Conewich with Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

Unexpected good food at Delaneys. My wife got the two eggs, bacon, and French toast. You can substitute pancakes for the French toast. Egged were perfect and bacon extra crispy just as she likes it. Two rather large slices of French toast which she shared with me. I ordered the corned beef breakfast with two eggs, basted. Eggs were delicious and perfect. The corned beef was large chunks and chewy. There was a lot of corned beef, too much for me to finish. I wasn't happy with my choice but I won't knock the restaurant for that. Eggs were delicious. Next time I'll order an omelette Maddie was our server and as with the other employees she was out going and efficient. Food arrived quickly. Lots of parking around the restaurant. Traditional diner decorations inside. Plenty of room if you have a large party. read more

Delaney's Diner - Corned beef with basted eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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I love this place so much. I moved to Texas now 2 years ago. I just visited back home. For the holidays in Xmas. I HAD TO STOP here. the prices have went up which ain't no surprise, 2 years ago. I used to stay coming here cause how cheap it was and I couldn't believe how cheap it was, and felt like it needed to be more, check this out, I was so excited to eat here, that I didn't realize I placed the order in the high street area, so I had to make another order, she warned me it would be close to 40 mins, guess what I did? LMAO I WAITED , THATS how much this place is worth. I which i could pack yall and place yall somewhere close to my house in Houston, breakfast like y'all's WILL never be topped in my eyes, idk what yall putting in that breakfast but man... it's everything! I woke up today in Houston wishing I could eat here today read more

We Came here with my son, his wife and 1 year old daughter. Being new to the area we were looking for a good breakfast place and we definitely found it. It's tucked away in a strip mall but Very clean and comfortable inside with lots of room. Easy to see there were lots of locals and regulars! Always a good sign. Service was friendly and outstanding! Pretty sure they would have watched our granddaughter if given the chance. . Everything was delicious from the eggs, to the pancakes, French toast and everything we ordered. Frequently refilled our coffee too! This is definitely a local gem and we will be back! read more

I am a frequent customer; the cook knows our order. Today the owner was there and was immediately rude to me. I talked to the cook and she said "Where is your order? I told her I hadn't placed an order yet. I was talking to the cook. She said nothing goes by this kitchen unless it goes through me. And I let her straighten the face as well I wasn't really talking to you and I walked away. Our food took 45 minutes. I watched every table around us to get served first, I feel this was on purpose. People left. They got there after me with to go boxes and I still haven't received my food. When I got my food, it was ice cold, I tried to explain to the waitress what was going on and how I felt this was on purpose and she dismissed me too and causing me to actually burst into tears and I left the restaurant without paying My Bill, leaving all my food on the table. I don't know what's going on at Delaneys this morning, but I left. Customer service especially from the owner was that at all time low. this morning the diner had a Waffle House vibe ( once I posted this you can see the response from the owner.) un accountable and blame shifting. I wasn't yelling at people at the counter. I was talking to my favorite cook Robert my cousin and I we have camaraderie with Him and he always jokes about how I order my hashbrowns. Send them to the depths of hell he says lol it was my favorite place to go because I love the staff. It's clear to me. The owner doesn't have any idea the camaraderie that goes on between her staff and the customers. That is a shame! So the lady is an older gray haired lady with black glasses behind the counter. You can't miss her...........I walked into the restaurant waiting for a table. I saw Robert and just to let him know that I was there because he told me to do so when I get there so I can start my hashbrowns. She interrupted us by saying nothing gets through this kitchen, except by me that's when I told her. Oh I'm sorry I wasn't really talking to you. She was the nasty one. She pulled the trigger. I was a paying Customer at that time. Learn your place. read more

Delaney's is easily my favorite place for some local breakfast cuisine. There is usually a wait but they get through the line pretty fast considering they don't have a ton of tables. We went on a Saturday morning at 10 am and waited about 20 minutes for a party of 2. I've never had anything bad here, but the pancakes are probably the best. If you add blueberries they seriously taste like blueberry muffins. I usually get the 2 eggs with meat, hashbrowns, and toast and then add one pancake because they are plenty big enough to only have one. The servers are always kind and quick. On top of that the prices are incredibly fair. I will keep coming here as long as they don't change the pancake recipe up on me! read more

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Pasta Salvi! I heard that they make this dish here and I came running! They do and it's very close to the original. Oh yeah they do diner food right also but that Padta Salvi is slap yo mama good! read more

cornbeef hash was very good service was not that good but overall food has been above average

This has become a place I come to with my dad when I'm home. We are the early risers of our family and I like that it's become almost a tradition. We've always had great service and the food hits the spot every time. My husband and older son had the opportunity to come a few times now and they enjoy the breakfast as much as my dad and I! read more

We called ahead and they wonderfully accommodated a group of ten. The diner was bright, clean and the staff very friendly. I had the Buffalo chicken wrap and sweet potato fries. Both were tasty and I'd order them again. read more

Exceptional! Exceptional food , exceptional service, exceptional atmosphere ! It was truly like going back in time, I constantly heard people greeting people that they knew like a small town. Even the coffee was exceptional . I don't live in Columbus and I will visit Delaney's anytime I come in the area. I highly recommend giving it a try, I did the corned beef hash and never have if you like corned beef hash, that's what I got and I highly recommend that dish . We got the pasta salvi to go , we'll definitely order again. read more

This little dinner is an absolute gem! Situated in a little strip of shops in a quiet neighborhood, Delany's hits home runs on every front. I went with my daughter and grandson on a quiet Monday afternoon for brunch and from the moment we walked in we felt welcome and special. We were greeted with smiles and seated immediately in a room that felt both quaint and full of life but still on the quiet side. All the chrome and formica fit the dinner vibe to a tee. The textured chrome panels along the wall were a nice touch. The food was great, bacon was perfectly prepared and the French toast was great but the service we received was nothing short of spectacular! Every staff member who passed by our table checked on us with a smile and a pat for the baby. I wish I lived closer! Also, I read a few reviews that described the place as less than clean and the food as greasy. If any of this were ever true the staff have over compensated for it as even the rest rooms were immaculate and the food was fresh and not "greasy" at all. read more

Great food and portion for the price. Service was great and the staff was very friendly. Great place to meet friends for breakfast.

COVID UPDATE. My original review pre-covid is down the page. I avoided Ds in the first 10 months of the pandemic, only because of its popularity and we let others get in! Today after a weekday early doctor visit, we stopped in here after 9am. Yes, the seating space is limited, but we got right in. When this is over, I'll happily go back to sitting tight among all the Delaney's regulars. Food and service was excellent from start to finish. This was only the 2nd restaurant dinner I've had in this crisis that I was as comfortable as I was pre-covid and the dining experience was just as good. read more

Wonderful local place to have breakfast. Delaneys has become a regular when I am in Columbus.

Lovely diner and the best French toast I've ever had. Definitely will go back. Fast service and all food delicious.

Best pancakes...ever! I have no idea how they get them to be so dang good, but they are truly addictive! Can't say anyone I've been with to Delaney's has ever had a bad meal either. Diners are hit or miss, but there's a reason this place is a Columbus main stay. read more

Food is good, fast friendly service and priced right. Usually a wait for breakfast. A Wait for lunch too unless you go at around 11:00am. Great place to eat, nothing fancy but very popular. read more

Great service, food was out quickly, good quality. Prices are fair. Good breakfast place for traditional breakfast.

nice place - Home of Pasta selvi , tasty crunchy love it the coffee is so fresh and great - Local best diner ever so far ! should try read more

Delaney's Diner - Quick ans Prep are so great - Nice clean and tasty inside outside kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westerville, Ohio