This place is amazing. The food was fantastic and the staff were wonderful. But the real gem is the owners. I travel for a living and very rarely go out to eat while working due to not wanting to eat alone. Well the owner talked to me from the moment I walked in and sat down with me multiple times. It meant more than he'll ever know. I left in tears because I was so touched. I know that was just a normal interaction for him, but it made a new regular out of me. I'll be back for sure. Thank you!!! read more

Dolly's Diner - Chicken melt and bacon cheese fries - Diners Near Me - Princeton, West Virginia

Excellent lunch today at Dolly's!! Loved the vibe! Mr.Dolly was so friendly and a pleasure to talk to. Our food was delicious and we will definitely be back when passing through the area! Hoagie with chicken, Swiss, peppers, onions and mushrooms! Chicken livers special read more

This diner right over the border in West Virginia has an extensive menu, great prices and delicious food. Recommend the Philly cheesesteaks but everything looked great! I love the retro feel. Fun diner spot! read more

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Leonard and Dolly have an outstanding staff, a diverse menu, and it's a wonderful atmosphere to dine. A true asset to our community. Go support a great local restaurant and local hospitality team. read more

The owner Mr. Dolly greets you at your table. The waitress was wonderful. The food was delicious! Oh, and we didn't have to wait long. A gem among all the chain resteraunts. I wish it were closer I'd be a regular.it would be a mistake not to try it. Thanks for the good meal and good service! ​ read more

The weekend kicked off by having breakfast with a friend of mine here at Dolly's Diner in Princeton, West Virginia. It was recommended by the Days Inn hotel staff. It was a lively and lovely atmosphere here at Dolly's Diner, especially on a Friday morning in November. It was around 9am when my friend and I walked in and we got a table almost immediately. I thought that was pretty cool. The entire experience took about an hour since breakfast didn't take too long. The chatter and laughter for the weekend was nice and for me to be there was intoxicating for sure. The service here was good and typical. Friendly and welcoming as well. Even my friend stared to chat up the server that day, saying that I was from Hawaii and he was from Canada. I thought it was funny and interesting at the same time. The server seemed to be amused but it was what it was. I ended up getting a standard plate of breakfast eggs and corned beef hash, with pancakes to make it a good meal. I also had toast and it was delicious with syrup. For my drink, I just had ice water. The prices were not too bad for breakfast though. In Fact, it was around the same price range as the Bob Evans restaurant nearby. Around $10-$13 depending on what you're buying. I enjoyed the meal and my friend from Canada enjoyed his country fried steak. It was an interesting choice for breakfast for sure. And so, if you're in the area for pleasure, business, or visiting or just passing through, consider getting your day started by having breakfast at Dolly's Diner in Princeton. It would probably be the highlight of your day, I promise. I know it was for me, heading into the weekend and a 50 mile race in neighboring Kentucky. The overall experience here at Dolly's Diner in Princeton, West Virginia was good and nice, while being casual and friendly as well. The service was fast and friendly while providing a bit of a show between my Canadian friend and the server. I guess he was trying to be friendly. The food itself was traditional breakfast combos with nothing else. Everyone enjoys traditional breakfast comfort foods and Dolly's Diner serves up a lot of them on a daily basis. The restaurant was just busy at the time I was there and that's perfectly okay. It was clean and thankful we got a table as we walked in when it was semi busy. Maybe we beat the breakfast rush that morning. Maybe that was it. The corned beef hash that I had was delicious and good. I had the runny egg yokes, which was the best perfect thing to have with your breakfast protein of choice. The pancakes were fluffy and moist. It was one of the better breakfasts I had while traveling this year. For the most part though, the experience here at Dolly's Diner in Princeton West Virginia was good and nice. I was happy that I dined here versus Bob Evans nearby. While they both provided similar experiences and menu items, I thought that Dolly's provided the ambiance that wasn't there At Bob Evans. I would definitely recommend coming to Dolly's Diner on your next meal here in Princeton, West Virginia. The pancakes are great, the corned beef hash is fun and delicious, and it just seems like everything is awesome, whatever you decide to get. You can't go wrong at Dolly's Diner. Check them out on your next road trip thru Princeton, West Virginia. Dolly's Diner in Princeton, West Virginia is located at 909 Oakvale Road near the cluster of budget friendly hotels next to the Starbucks. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have a small parking lot for anyone and everyone who wishes to drive here. Best bet would be to have your own private vehicle or rent one if possible. There is limited regional public transportation in and out of Princeton, but absolutely helpful to have your own transportation plan in place. There is uber and Lyft at your discretion as well, but the best way to get around and getting here to Dolly's Diner would be to have your own vehicle or rent one. They have your traditional breakfast and I'm willing to bet you can order whatever you want at any time of day. Lunch items for breakfast and breakfast items for dinner. Whatever you want it's all good. Breakfast food is always good any time of the day. And so, if you find yourself here in Princeton, West Virginia, consider coming to Dolly's diner for your next meal. It's my hidden gem in the community. Hope it will be for you too. 4.5 stars for the overall experience. 3.0 stars for the prices, but 4.0 stars for the service and 5.0 for the location. Support local! B+ read more

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Aesthetic: Retro, 50's style diner with an all day breakfast menu, comfort foods, and desserts. My Favorites: The little bopper breakfast! Experience: This diner is the cutest! The food is delicious and the service is exceptional. We felt like we stepped back in time and enjoyed the vibe of this spot. We both ordered the little and big bopper breakfasts, and it was a perfect cheat meal after our hike. We also ordered a root beer float to share since it was our anniversary weekend. Everything was perfect, we will definitely stop here again the next time we're in Princeton. read more

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I'll always miss the Omelet Shop that was there for years and open 24-7, but Dolly's has done a good job filling their shoes. Great breakfast food at a fair price. read more

First time at the diner and it was great. Food, service and the atmosphere was super. Glad we went.

Stopped while traveling thru the area - we both had a cheeseburger with fries - nothing special - could tell the patty had been frozen at some point but it was edible as were the fries - we got a dessert called "strawberry crunch cake" which was the star of the show - tasted just like one of those frozen strawberry dessert bars - our server was efficient and friendly - would we stop again? .. maybe? .. would we go out of our way? .. probably not .. read more

The staff was amazing. Multiple servers stopped and checked on us or to just have conversation. The food was great. The desserts all homemade and so good. Will come back when we visit WV again. read more

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Went there last Thursday for breakfast before hitting the road to Cleveland because we wanted to support a local restaurant. Our waitress was Bobbie...she was, friendly, kind and attentive....kept our coffee mugs full!! An older gentleman came around to our table welcoming us and asking if we liked the food...we assured him we enjoyed it and then noticed he sat at table in the corner with a woman...that had to have been Dolly!!! She looked just like the woman on the picture! My parents and I thought it was so warm to see the owners sitting down having breakfast as if they were customers themselves! May Dolly's Diner continue to thrive and if there are folks coming through WV looking for a bite to eat, it's worth it to stop at Dolly's Diner!!! They also have daily specials!! read more

Dolly's Diner - Diners Near Me - Princeton, West Virginia

Great local place to support instead of all the chain brands. Good food, friendly service.

In all our travels south we have seen this place but never stopped. On our way home from the beach we needed a nice break from the car for lunch and this was the spot. Its cute and retro, very popular, it was so busy but fast friendly service. Amber was the best and friendliest server I have had anywhere ever. She was so sweet and helpful and attentive. We had mac n cheese bites, and burgers & all amazing. Plus some homemade desserts to go. I would make sure to stop here again for breakfast lunch or dinner during our next trip. read more

Please treat yourself to this incredible gem in Princeton! Get a milkshake, the house fries, and any burger of sandwich. I promise you won't regret it. Peak Diner with cheap prices read more

On our way down to Charlotte thought we would go to a local diner. Definitely a good call. Old diner vibe with energy to match. Seated immediately and service was great. We asked for recommendations and as it was unlimited spaghetti night, Tuesday, that was first recommendation. We went with second recommendation which was any of the burgers. Delicious and really hit the spot. Everything was seasoned well and quality of the product was evident. In fact we probably will stop in for lunch on the way back. read more

Dolly's Diner - Mushroom burger was delicious. The sweet potato fries were crispy and could not been better. - Diners Near Me - Princeton, West Virginia

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Had the best experience stopping in for a dinner while traveling through town on our way up north. Chili cheese fries were amazing, as was the cheese steak. Literally everything was so good and so filling plus prices are super great (love finding somewhere with a kids meal around $5 Instead of $10+) We hope we will be back when we are stopping through again! read more

During an overnight in Princeton, we decided to take a chance and avoid the chain restaurants at dinner time. We drove over to Dolly's Diner, which was less than 2 miles from our hotel. We are soooo glad we did. The food and service were amazing! I had the fried shrimp, my husband had the fish dinner. My shrimp was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The hushpuppies were slightly overcooked, but still delicious. The hash browns were perfect. The portions were generous, but not huge. I had all I could eat, and my husband reported the same. My only regret is that I didn't have room for the coconut cream pie. Oh, well, next time. read more

I'm a transplant from South Jersey, and this is the closest thing I've found to a Jersey diner. They always seem to be busy, but there's never a long wait. The menu is extensive and the service is fast and friendly. It's not gourmet dining, but it is good food at a decent price. I'm sure all of their desserts are delicious, but I tried the butterscotch lush on my first visit and I haven't been able to order anything else. read more

Not a terrible quick serve place, staff has always been extremely friendly even when there was an issue with the meal. They are almost always extremely busy on the weekends and with a smaller parking lot sometimes finding a space can be a challenge. They pick up a lot of travlers from the interstate (including me) for good reason. It's a much better option than a fast food location if you have the time to sit and there is a gas station nearby. They go with a classic car theme which is noticeable but not over the top. Menu consists of traditional American and you can see your food being grilled/made right out front similar to older diners or a Waffle House. read more

A good Philly cheese steak and great desert! We had the Philly cheese steaks, fries, strawberry milkshake and the Dolly Holly Cow Pie. Service was quick and friendly. We are here for a few nights and will definitely be back read more

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast on our way through from Florida, first of all the customer service is everything you would expect of Southern hospitality, they have a full menu and their own homemade seasoning ( delicious! ) that they sell. One of a kind delighted. read more

Excellent spot for some lunch when you're tired of chain food. Our server was very kind and helpful. The portions were nice and the atmosphere was fun. Glad we stopped. Our daughter's kids meal breakfast was a highlight with her pancake delivered in the shape of Mickey read more

Everytime I go here is well worth to wait for! Friendly staff, and not too bad for the prices for the amount of delicious food you receive and the cleanliness of the place! read more

This has great classic diner ambiance with a very attentive wait staff. The onion rings are quite good, and the philly cheese steak was fair (nothing to write home about, but enjoyable). The stand out here is the deserts. read more

I personally love Dolly's! I have tried quite a few menu items, and I have been impressed with everything that I have tried. It is a small diner, but I would wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. They have a little bit of everything, the servers are always so kind, and I love the retro diner feel to it. read more

Dolly's Diner - Squealin' Chicken and Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Diners Near Me - Princeton, West Virginia

Coming through on a long road trip Dolly's was highly recommended. Did not disappoint. Good quality home cooked style food. Fast service and very friendly staff. 1950's decor was very clean and fun. read more

Saw the well placed road sign, checked in at the hotel, returned to Dolly's for a late dinner. Good Decision. Friendly welcome, prompt seating, helpful server. I chose an omlet from the breakfast menu- fluffy like the grand ole days of Waffle House, perfectly sauté hash browns. Partner chose house specialty chicken salad plate, flavorful chicken matched with tasty dressing, nuts and fruit. We were tempted to return for breakfast but our Scotch souls told us to enjoy the continental fare at the motel. Would gladly return to Dolly's if we find ourselves back in Princeton WV read more

Good food and great service. Homemade chicken salad was delicious. Staff was very friendly/

So we were on the freeway heading to Salem, VA from Columbus, OH. As usual, hubby gave me very little notice that he was incredibly hungry and wanted to stop soon for dinner. Our MO when traveling is NOT to eat at chain restaurants or any place we can eat at when home. Or any place we've been before. So I Google mapped our location and route to Salem. I highlighted restaurants and started working way down the road. The first place I came to that met our criteria was Dolly's. I clicked on and checked out the menu to make sure there were options we'd both like. CHECK. Next I looked at the reviews - and wanted one recent. Sure enough, there were several reviews left just days before and all said the same thing - this is a must eat at place. So we did. We pulled in at dinner time on a Tuesday. Regardless, we were seated right away. A nice little table tucked at the end of the counter - a nice view of most of the restaurant and down the counter into the kitchen. The menu was just as I saw online. One salad that was perfect for me - the grilled chicken salad. Hubby had more to pick from and asked our waitress for help. He ended up with the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with hash browns. Our waitress was young, friendly and attentive. She kept our drinks topped off and checked back with us often. However, before we could even get too comfortable, our food was ready. Amazingly quick service. But no complaints about that - we still had a couple hours to drive before our trip down was over. We both dug in immediately and ate every single bite. The salad had a generous amount of flavorful chicken and plenty of fixings to boot. Hubby said his sandwich was delicious and the deep fried hoagie roll was crispy on the outside and hot and soft inside. After the waitress checked to make sure we didn't save room for dessert, she brought our checks. And I was more than happy to pay as the prices were so low - compared to the other meals we will eat out on this trip. You pay at the register on the way out - and that was the only slow down. The people is front of us must have had an issue or they held a really long conversation with the cashier - something made it so hubby used the restroom while I stood in line then he stood in line while I used the restroom and then finally it was our turn to pay. I highly recommend you eat here if you want good food, fair prices, friendly staff and a quick meal. read more

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Dolly's Diner is a very special place. Staff members Brandon, Angie, Alissa, Lilly, Katelyn and Ashley will always make you feel at home. At Dolly's Diner, you are not just a customer, you are family. The food is excellent, it is a very nice family environment. Leo has done an amazing job here. Highly recommend this dinner. Best spaghettis and Burgers in all the area! read more

First impression wonderful, greeted right away the counter; staff super friendly and cooks extremely efficient, clean and well lit dine with great patrons. Both Bobbi & Derrick super nice! Food is very flavorful & filling, if you're traveling through need to stop by. read more

Dolly's Diner - Western Omelette w/sausage biscuit. - Diners Near Me - Princeton, West Virginia

Consistently, excellent service and food. Usually easy access, Plus Just a great atmosphere Throughout... read more

Seeing the sign alongside the road, decided to try it. Best decision I ever made. Food was excellent had excellent proportions service was amazing. Couldn't ask for anything better 110% would go back. read more

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What a great find while traveling. Of course I found this gem by searching Yelp and the reviews did not disappoint! We stopped for breakfast but after asking our server for recommendations she suggested the chicken Philly. It came with fries but I changed to onion rings. The sandwich was fantastic. The onion rings were good but after seeing the fries on someone else's plate I made the wrong move. They batter the fries! My hubby stuck with the breakfast and it was really good too. read more

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We discovered this place in our travels last year and have changed our usual route from north to south to be sure to hit Dolly's for lunch or dinner. Food is always good. Deserts are to die for and service is top notch. So friendly and accommodating. Worth going out of your way. Saturday specials are The best slaw dogs I've had since my childhood with buttered and grilled square buns and all meat chili. read more

I'd give a six-star if available. Meal was fantastic right down to the Apple Pie Dump Cake with ice cream. Our server, Samantha was pleasant and very attentive with us as well as all other tables she was caring for. Will definitely be returning! JOY read more

Great place retro style. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly. Big menu. Terrific service. A pleasure to dine here.

Great food, easy on & off the highway. Lovely service from Amber. Quick but not too fast. Nice old timey diner vibe. I had a biscuit and 2 eggs over hard & broken; Amber knew exactly what I meant. As a North Carolinian, I love a good biscuit, and this wasn't bad. Grilled on both sides with just the right amount of crunch. As an afterthought, I ordered waffle sweet potatoes "for the road" - and Amber brought a to go container with them. They were tasty, crispy, and not greasy. Spouse had scrummy home fries (the square ones; we talked with Amber about the difference between home fries and hash browns). His ham steak was quite good- not salty at all and not dry. Coffee was acceptable (high praise from him). Great find - highly recommended If you're driving through WV. read more

We had an excellent late breakfast--my husband got the Big Bopper, my MIL got the Little Bopper, and I had the strawberries and cream waffle with eggs and bacon. The coffee was perfect and not too strong. All of the food came out quickly and was hot; the portions were generous, and the eggs were delicious with their house seasoned salt. The home fries, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and biscuits and gravy were all great, and I was pleasantly surprised that the whipped cream on the waffle wasn't cool whip. Our server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back to try a milkshake and their lunch/dinner options. read more