Why spend money on a pile of synthetic frozen food here when you could go to Petsmart and eat a pile of cat feces instead? AVOID. At ALL COSTS. Although it's true that it's one of about 3 businesses that are open 24 hours in Dover, the Iron-Chefs at hollywood diner take special care to insure that you get watered-down, tasteless, unseasoned food 24/7 while at the same time prying hard-earned dollars from your wallet. How many ways can I say this? They suck. If you absolutely must satisfy a craving at 3 AM, try IHOP (south of Hollywood Diner [week-ends only]) or, although I would not recommend it under any other circumstance, (W)affle House on Route One (going south). If none of these options sound appealing, Wal-Mart on Route One is open 24 hours and you could buy some chips and soda instead* *ironically, chips and soda have 10 times the heath benefits and are filling beyond anything that has ever crawled off the floor and onto the dishes served at Hollywood Diner. read more

Looking to lose a few quick pounds and chisel that abdomen just in time for beach season? Don't waste time, money, and patience with fancy diets or exercise DVDs! Just pop in to the Hollywood Diner for some good times and great food! I highly recommend the scrambled eggs with toast and salmonella. Any charm emanating from the Hollywood Diner will soon be whisked away by fear of catching airborne hepatitis as you cross the eatery's threshold. You may be thinking to yourself, "There's no such thing as airborne hepatitis." Well, at the Hollywood Diner, anything is possible. I write this review from my third straight day sitting on the toilet. I've never had food poisoning before, and I usually have a stomach and immune system that will purge any type of foodborne illness without me noticing a thing. But remember, we are talking about the Hollywood Diner where anything is possible. I went the safe route and ordered eggs, hashbrowns, and toast since breakfast food is ALWAYS good There were only two other parties there, yet it took the classless boars working there roughly an hour to bring out a grease-covered turd-of-a-breakfast. No amount of ketchup or hot sauce will add the necessary *touch* required by such a tasteless meal. I wasn't that upset, because I was famished and the meal was under $10. I nearly didn't make it to my hotel room (a mere 1 mile away) before my night (and almost my jeans) was ruined by the bacteria-laden filth I so casually ingested. I would normally blame myself for knowingly getting into a jam of this nature, but even I couldn't have predicted the magnitude of my decision I witlessly made three painful nights ago. And this isn't just a freak occurrence. Another member of my party has contracted a foodborne illness from the Hollywood Diner and says his insides are, "Torn apart." I wouldn't wish this torment upon my worst enemies and would highly discourage anyone from even thinking about choosing the culinary prowess the Hollywood Diner offers. Believe me, you'll only end up malnourished, wallowing in regret on the toilet with a chafed behind. read more

You ever go someplace where you would be suprised if you dont get food poisoned? Imagine going into a diner that looks upscale but puts out meals your little brother could do a better job on. The server tried hard but the kitchen was useless. I ordered their goulash special and got a plate that resembled junk stew: maccaroni noodles with bell peppers, onions and ground beef in an almost non existant tomato sauce. Hamburger helper would have been more appetizing. I sent it back. My wife's scrambled eggs were stil runny and my son's hash browns were by Oreida - totally frozen fried then served. The final nail in their coffin was that the silverware and glasses were not clean. Save money and bad heartburn and go someplace really upscale like Bob Evans read more

Within ten minutes of sitting down, a fight broke out in the foyer. Not that that has anything to do with the food, necessarily, but it's a testament to the type of crowd you might expect to find in the middle of the night at one of Dover's three restaurants that manage to stay open past 10 PM. This is a city whose growth is largely due to the tourist money from the casino, so as you might imagine, the nightlife is a bit lacking. In the case of the Hollywood Diner, the food is lacking, too. Oh sure, the menu is expansive - you could get a steak and lobster dinner if you were truly willing to tempt fate, but this is a diner, after all, so you're best off playing to the typical diner strengths. This means eggs, one of the few things upon which no restaurant can easily shrift you. I had a tomato and mozzarella omelette which reached the upper echelons of "not bad," and the same could be said of the toast, as well, though the way it was presented it could have been called a butter sandwich. The good stops there - my dining compatriots had complaints about their severely overcooked chicken strips, the bland and salty waffles, and while The Hollywood was generous in giving up two warm-n-serve hash brown patties, it wasn't worth my time to make it through even one of them. I guess the scrapple wasn't bad, and the coffee was plentiful, so there's that. They say nothing good happens after 2 AM. I think choosing the Hollywood could be included amongst that list of mistakes. read more

Can't lower the review but thought I'd give it another chance after the 58-year-old owner was shot and killed by his girlfriend... A 20-something server. It got worse. Ordered two simple breakfasts that arrived 20 minutes later, dropped on the table cold, with indifference. Not to mention I'm incredulous at what passes for a $9 breakfast. (See photo) read more

Me and my family went there for Thanksgiving. The food is pretty good. We got the turkey special, that was one great turkey! It comes with a lot of side dishes. Reasonable pricing considering that the diners in NY (where I'm originally from) are more expensive. The only bad thing about our whole lunch was that the salad was too small. Thumbs up for the milkshakes. read more

This place has struggled to keep its charm and good food and service since the owner is no longer around. Servers here are hit or miss. Had chili here once and I swear it was Hormel. I usually stick with the country fried steak and have never been disappointed with it. It can be a little salty sometimes though. It's open 24 hrs and one of very few places that are open late at night. So the patrons can vary greatly. read more

This is one of my favorite diners. It is open 24 hours. The employees are zany and fun. The meals are inexpensive. It isn't the Ritz but I feel as if I am eating at a friend's house. Bonus points for the decor & 80's themed pictures. read more

This place is awesome... I waitress (Header) was the best ever. Hospitality,service, sense of humor...perfect! read more

Dover Hollywood Diner - Our waitress (Header) gave the best service-friendly, great suggestions, perfect timing and just sassy enough to be real! - Diners Near Me - Dover, Delaware

Just your typical diner scene. Not the fastest service, but I have to give them credit for handling the Firefly rush. I would recommend the western omelette and the special breakfast burger on a bagel with a fried egg on top. Our waitress was super friendly and patient with our large order; however, we never did get our sweet potato fries. read more

First and formost.. I am no local. I came here with my fiancée on a whim because we were hungry for breakfast after a long drive. The coffee is hot and the food is good. You get large portions, so make sure you're hungry!!! read more

Dover Hollywood Diner - Big portions!!! So good though!!!! - Diners Near Me - Dover, Delaware

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It's a diner. Service for breakfast was fast. We had pancakes. The omelets looked huge read more

Dover Hollywood Diner - Pancakes and french toast - Diners Near Me - Dover, Delaware

Large menu and large portions.

Have been here several times with my family, has always been one of our favorite places. Took friends from out of town there and were a little embarrassed because several things were wrong with our orders. The most noticeable were that hash browns came out of the kitchen still frozen....twice. read more

88 year old room mate and I stopped in. Frozen, badly microwaved meat lasagna that showed no evidence of meat. A burger ordered rare, delivered medium well. Bitter lettuce and old onions on a salad. I asked that my meal be removed from the ticket, and waited while he ate his meal. During that time, I heard the waitress talking to someone else about the "a**hole" at a certain table. Oh, and the waitress poured coffee into a cup of tea. That was the tipping point. When I remarked about that, she told everyone that I was mad because my hamburger hadn't been cooked to my taste, and then came up to the table and told me in a loud voice that SHE WOULD HAVE COOKED IT HERSELF IF SHE THOUGHT IT WAS THAT IMPORTANT. She said this in front of her husband (?) and children, who had just walked in, bringing the body count to about eight in the entire place. (Fire Department limit sign says 90) The husband/boyfriend looked like a bit player from Easy Rider, and the kids screeched and yelled the rest of the time we were there. This place looks clean from the outside, but the walls inside are filthy and so is the bathroom floor. The Heinz ketchup bottle on our table had obviously been refilled -- two different colors of ketchup inside, and the glass bottle was filled right up to the lid. The sweetener compartment had been soaked several times, as most of the packets were stuck together. Fly population is healthy, they will dive-bomb your food. If you go here, pay CASH. While we were waiting for the check, I heard our superb (not) waitress talking to someone else about a credit card which had been charged 2 times when the person had only been in once. Rude, very rude staff, frozen and overcooked hamburger patties, frozen lasagna, and lots of attitude. The place needs to be bought out by a new owner, staffing changes need to happen, and it needs to become a real icon there on Rt 13. Also, if you look over the rest of yelp for the last few years, you can easily spot times when the place has gotten a few months of good reviews. Followed by months of bad reviews. Wasn't expecting a gourmet meal, just a pleasant one cooked to order. We should have gone to McDonalds. read more

The diner that once was . I have not been in this diner in years so I did not know what to expect . I had one of the lunch specials , meatloaf , fries and broccoli. The meatloaf was extremely dry and flavorless . The fries did not have any seasoning on them and the broccoli was microwaved . My friend ordered what any American would eat at a diner a simply cheeseburger deluxe. Well he was in for another shock a very bland burger . Also way over priced mozzarella sticks 8.00 for 6 . If you look up to the ceiling you could see massive amounts of dust that can blow on your food when the heat or a/c kicked in . To be honest I felt like I was overcharged for what I got . 28.00 is a bit pricey for what I got . I guess the nostalgia of going back to my younger years hang out place was a failure . Even the staff didn't seem like they enjoyed being there . read more

Skip this place! Food, just okay. Service, meh. It is not 24 Hours a day.

I love eating at diners. The menu variety is endless. Thanks to Hollywood Diner for excellent service and food. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food was yummy, fresh, and cooked to our liking. I ordered the turkey sandwich with fries and added a house salad. My husband ordered the steak, baked potato, & broccoli. His steak was cooked perfectly! He's pretty picky so if he says it's good, it's good. We each had a piece of pie to go. I ordered pumpkin and the reason for 4/5 stars was the pumpkin pie was a little old. I love pumpkin pie, the taste and flavor was there, but it was a little rubbery. My husband ordered the cherry pie and it was much better. I would recommend this Diner. Good food for a good price. read more

Nothing special, but nothing to complain about, although, no longer relevant. Sign at register said they are permanently closing at 3 PM on Sunday March 25th 2018. read more

What a wonderful gem ...food was great ...service excellent ...waitresses were super pleasant and attentive... that's definitely will be my go to breakfast place in Dover.... great job Hollywood staff.... read more

Been going to DOVER awhile now an always try a new place when come down to casino .. Figured I try this place for breakfast .. How can ya mess up an give bland tasting bacon omelette an home fries !! Wow unreal .. Tasted burnt not only omelette but home fries needed put lots s/p give a taste .. An coffee forget bout it again no taste ... If ya can't make a good breakfast I can only imagine what other meals taste like glad didn't do take out for home .... An service goes right along wit taste of food . Blah .. Don't think I'll be going there again . Plenty other places to go an have enjoyable meal .. Got 3 stars for location an decor read more

It's not every day that you get a chance to eat in a real, authentic diner. This one sits right on Rt. 13 but you'd never know it once you're inside. The food was excellent and the service was just as good. There's a sad story attached to this diner, the longtime owner was murdered and his son has taken over running the business. He does a great job and is very appreciative to hear if you've enjoyed your meal. Take a minute and stop in with your kids and/or family. It's a great experience and meal. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! This place is horrible. Food, service management all bad and the roof was leaking. Spent $45.00 on the family for lunch and none of us were even slightly satisfied. Kids got breakfast and a milkshake. Bacon was way overdone. Food was cold Waitress forgot about the milkshake. Took an hour to get the food. I overheard another group send back food because it was not even warm. Half hour later it came back wrong, and they just said forget it and left. I had a corned beef rueben and it was not edible for a dog. All fat and no meat which made it impossible to chew. I had it on wheat because they ran out of rye. I also overheard they ran out of chicken fingers and scrapple. My fries looked and had the texture of saved from the previous day, while bf's were fresh but of the same cheap shoestring variety. Why would you give the same table one crappy order and one halfway decent? He had a tuna club and for $9.00 was not worth it. While paying in line the elderly women in front tried to complain and got nowhere so I just told myself this is a learning experience and never to go here again. read more

I will make it sweet and short, dont eat here if you value your stomach!! I am in shock with the quality of the food. I think this place could screw up toast. I have never met a baked potato that I could not eat. My fiancee has never had mashed potatos he was unable to eat...and he was in the navy! We did pay for our dinner but had to walk out without eating anything. We dd not feel it would be safe. Do yourself a favor .....just starve! read more

Nothing special at all with this place. Was driving through Delaware and wanted to eat at a diner and this place looks like one. I had the country fried steak and eggs. Steak looked like it was frozen but at least had some sort of taste. My wife had the pancakes and eggs with grits. Neither had any taste. read more

Went in on Friday at 6pm with wife and son and no other patrons which should have raised a red flag. I ordered the hot open roast beef and wife ordered spinach and feta omelet. Order was taking longer than it should of, we thought, since we were the only diners. The meals came and I took a big bite and almost hearled slimey rancid beef. My wife looks at me and knows instantly what's wrong an completely looses her appetite. I flag the waitress and she can see by our astonished faces that something was seriously wrong. We explained the the beef was rancid and she quickly took the poison away while asking if I'd like something else. That would be a forever NO!!!! Called health department. read more

Took wife and parents for a Sunday lunch. Not a good experience. No drinks even after seated over 20 minutes. Complained nicely to manager. Server rolled eyes and didnt seem to care. Hope she has to pay for the food. We walked out. Cannot recommend. No idea how food was but didn't care. Manager should have done more about problem waitress. Went down to Kirby and Holloways restaurant short distance away. It was much better service...even though they were busier! read more

everytime i go there the food is good ,nothing special. service has always been excellent. Trudy is the greatest asset to the diner. Stay with normal dinner food burgers, fries, eggs. huge portions. read more

Second visit here with Father-in-Law, Brother-in-Law etc. Not quite as good this time, though the Liver and Onions was larger and just as tender and tasty as last time. Tuna Melt was excellent, and Knackwurst with Saurkraut quite good. However, chicken with biscuits was very salty--almost decided to send it back. But the service was prompt and friendly, iced tea flowing freely, despite a big crowd for Father's Day. read more

Had breakfast and lunch there a few times. Like most diners, they do a great job of having anything and everything on the menu, but an average job in every department. The decor is somehow borrowed from a 60's diner. The back section of the diner could use more ventilation. The staff is loud, friendly and keeps your glass full. Everything is overcooked, but they serve a good cup of coffee. read more

Lived here for years but never went in. Turns out I wasn't missing much. Went here on a Tuesday night around 9pm and there was only 1 other party. A young couple with 2 kids that were running rampant around the diner. The parents didn't care nor did the staff. The lady served us seemed nice but only checked on us once. I ordered an omelette and it was very mediocre. The cheese was too much and the egg was overcooked. The person I was with ordered the chicken fried steak and it was cold and possibly even worse than Denny's/IHOP/or other breakfast chains that carry it. Such a disappointment. read more

It's gets two stars for the atmosphere. I wouldn't try and get fancy with what you order. Stick to eggs bacon and toast. Getting anything else is asking for trouble and most likely a serious upset stomach. Even for a diner it under performs. They put alot of money into a remodel but should have put some money into getting decent cooks. read more

I went here before going fishing and needed a stick to the ribs breakfast. I got the big poppa and wasn't disappointed. Good price and good food read more

The food was awful so was the atmosphere also it is a very poorly managed place my opinion is steer clear of this place as there are much better diners In the area read more

Well if I could give this place no stars I would! Last year I had a breakfast here and I sent it back because the home fries were so greasy and tasted a week old. I was assured by a friend today that things had done a big turn around and was much better. The fact is the meal was disgusting, the hash browns were hard and rubbery and still tasted like they were three days old and cooked in rancid oil. The chipped beef had a very off taste as well, the only bright spot was a decent waitress. My recommendation is to avoid this place at all costs, a big waste of money. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go gargle again and try and get rid of this taste in my mouth, ugg. read more

A classic diner w a full breakfast menu. Food was good, server Heather perky and efficient. Just what we'd hoped for.

Best breakfast in town, the staff is great. Super courteous and friendly. The portions are large, everything is very fresh.

I've only been for breakfast but it's one of our favorites. The servers are friendly and the coffee is good. I always order the spinach and feta omelet. My husband changes his orders up. We've always had good food and service. I'd like to try it for lunch or dinner. read more

French dip. On a stale hamburger bun? MonteChristo. Also gross. Milk shakes.....yummy. Pretty sure I'm going to get sick.

We went despite the lower reviews. Service was quick. The waitress and hostess were friendly. Our food arrived quick and correct. It was hot and tasted pretty good. The place seemed clean and has a old timey diner feel. Overall our experience was good and we will probably go back again for breakfast. read more

Dover Hollywood Diner - Diners Near Me - Dover, Delaware