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    Don's Diner

    4.3 (72 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Our bacon and cheese omelets
    Jeff M.

    Small diner in a little strip shopping center. Not many tables and the instant vibe was that this place gets a lot of locals who come here often. We ordered bacon and cheese omelets with home fries and toast. Everything was cooked on the grill behind the counter so you actually could see your meal being prepared. The food was very good and brought to us pretty quick. Our waitress was extremely friendly as well. The only negative I have is that they do not take credit cards. Being from out of state, I just assumed everyone takes credit now. I had to use the ATM machine and of course was charged a service fee. I didn't see any type of sign stating cash only. It should be posted somewhere, and if it is, I missed it. But great little place overall.

    Dixie in Mass
    Gina W.

    Super fast service and much better than the big business restaurants. If you like small hometown feel, this place fits the bill!

    Don't let the outside fool you.
    Tony M.

    Nice place for breakfast without the crowd. Just try not to sit by the door in the winter. It is quite breezy when it opens. Cash only.

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    Ian W.

    Don's Diner is located in a small strip plaza, just north of the downtown area, serving up breakfast and lunch at reasonable prices. Specials are offered including fresh seafood items and chowder. Breakfast only on Saturdays (9AM-12PM). The atmosphere inside is homey, a typical greasy spoon with counter seating, open grill area, and several tables. The walls are adorned with old cuckoo clocks, framed old posters of Leominster events, and plenty of antiques. Mass Lottery tickets are sold here too. I had a pretty good breakfast here very recently. The New England Coffee ($1.30) was good, brewed just right. I had 2 eggs (scrambled), home fries, homemade roast beef hash, and wheat toast ($5.75). The eggs were soft and fluffy, the home fries were fresh cut potatoes, grilled brown and slightly crisp on the outside. The roast beef hash was very good tasting (not salty), which had minced roast beef and shredded potatoes, The service was prompt and attentive. I was offered refills on the coffee, which was much needed to start off my day.

    Jo H.

    This place reminded me of Cheers. Friendly and those who entered where regulars and called by first name. This place is a 60s throw back. The four seasons big girls don't cry played in the background as the walls had nostalgia memorabilia. The food was average. The pancakes were probably the best part of my meal. I ordered a veggie omelette which was well done and had a little bit too much cheese. The coffee was so-so. I wanted to like this place a lot. However, it's average. The one good point is the friendly service. Which I enjoyed.

    Chef and waitress
    Elizabeth F.

    The people was very friendly nice cool old signs and vintage receipts on the wall. I rather have a real size menu to take a look at instead we got paper folded paper menu. The food was good and the price was cheap not bad. The chef and the waitress were really nice and friendly

    Accepts cash only but does have ATM

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    4 years ago

    Excellent food and excellent service! The homemade muffins were awesome, as were the omelettes. We'll definitely be going back

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    It was a very good breakfast the staff was very kind.it was kinda simple yet the food was very very good

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    6 years ago

    Good breakfast for the money. Their pancakes are really good. Only gave it 4 stars because the service can be a little sketchy

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    7 years ago

    Great food and great service as usual. Love this hometown diner. Never disappoints.

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    4 years ago

    Perfect breakfast, nice people. Menu has plenty of options. Plenty of parking when we went on a Sunday morning

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    Just what you're looking for in a small town diner. Quick service, good coffee, delicious breakfast. And the decorations are very cool

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    I have always gotten excellent food and service. The breakfasts are a great price and have lots of great tasting food

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