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Downtown Diner

4.3 (122 reviews)
Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Mary Ann C.

What a great place to have breakfast! We were staying nearby in Lake Cobossee. I'm so happy we didn't stay at a Hilton or Hyatt with breakfast included. I would've never found this place. If it wasn't for the lodge that only had coffee in the morning. Someone recommended a pancake place but when we got there, the parking lot was jampacked full and I said you know what I don't do personal recommendations. I do yelp and I found this place within minutes. It was a place that locals go to. I loved it. I'm going back through this summer. The pancakes were ginormous and outrageously delicious! The ball I had was fabulous and stuck with me the whole day it had hash brown potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and sautéed green peppers and onions. The place was busy so I my expectations were low, but the coffee refills kept coming and they were friendly. What more could you ask for?

2 eggs scrambled with Ham and toast
Johnny F.

Fast service, Reasonable prices and good food; a winning combination for any restaurant. Small storefront on Water Street that could be hard to find, the sign above says Hersey's Shoe Store look for the black awning outside to find your way. Limited hours and on street parking so come early.

Lynn T.

Stopped in this morning for breakfast and we are very happy we did! This is a charming, comfortable and welcoming restaurant. We arrived about 8:30 am on a Saturday and were seated immediately. As an obvious first timer I did not feel out of place. They have an extensive breakfast menu of breakfast staples, lots of combinations, as well as board of specials. My husband had a sausage and cheddar cheese omelette which came with toast and I had the ham and cheddar quiche special which comes with either home fries or fruit. I chose the fruit which was watermelon and cantaloupe that had been cubed. Great choice! The fruit was ripe and soo good. The quiche was delicious and had a generous amount of ham. The crust was flaky and buttery. My husband's omelette was filled with sausage and cheese. The rye toast he ordered was thick sliced, buttered and perfectly toasted. Turns out ALL of their breads except the "Canadian white" are homemade. Don't skip the toast. We also added a single pancake which was the size of a dinner plate, light and fluffy. Note: they do offer real maple syrup for an upcharge. Natasha was our server. She was warm, friendly and attentive. Breakfast was a total win! We were so busy devouring our food I forgot to take pictures! Oops

Inside
Vivian M.

Two words: simple, good. Had breakfast here. It was simple and good. The service was good. Super nice people. Would definitely eat here if we're traveling in this area again.

Breakfast bowl with kielbasa
Desi-Rae S.

Downtown Diner is a hidden gem and a local fave! I'm a regular here and have not had a bad meal yet. It's your standard diner fare, cooked in the clean open kitchen. If you sit at the counter you can watch the chef in action (and also ogle the dessert on display). The diner offers the comforting, stick-to-your-ribs kinda grub, it's the stuff your grandma made. The staff and chef have been in the industry for a long time, they know what they're doing. Famous for their breakfast- you can get eggs and sides any way you like. My go-to is poached egg over corned beef hash (from a can - just the way I like it!) Want home fries? Ask for a little on the side cause breakfast is served all day. There are endless combos of omelets, pancakes, sandwiches, eggs, wraps, burgers, and homemade pies for dessert. Check out the specials board for what's hot that day. Corn chowder on a cold snowy day always warms me up! And a crab roll with fries always hits the spot. Coffee is black and strong, they have a variety of soda, tea, and juice. Because it's located in Maine's Capital City you might bump into members of the State House having a working lunch or staff from the state health department grabbing take-out. You can sit anywhere you like, I suggest pulling up a chair by the window and watch the world go by as you enjoy the nostalgia of a 1940's diner experience. Parking is on the street both in front of and behind the building. There are entrances at the back (stairs) and ADA accessible entrance on the street. Don't be fooled by the mosaic sign above the door that says "Hersey Shoe" - the downtown alliance did a big restoration on the buildings and the owners decided to keep the mosaic tiled sign as a nod to the building's past and charm. The downtown area is a thriving historic district if you're in the area stroll the history in the streets display, look at Fort Knox across the river, you might even see a sturgeon jump in the Kennebec. Check out the Downtown Diner - you won't leave hungry.

Steak & Cheese Omelet
Sue L.

This place was worth finding! We don't often go to Augusta for breakfast, and I wanted to try something different. It is hard to see it driving down Water Street, especially with the awning and the name of a shoe store over the door. We went down the back street and finally found it! The wait staff were all very nice and attentive, despite being busy and apparently understaffed. My Steak Omelet was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his Breakfast Bowl. Prices were average for these days. We will make a point to go back!

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Janice S.

I truly love this restaurant! The staff is so amazing! I always feel welcome. The omelette are full with delicious veggies and rich cheese. There breads and muffins are homemade. I love when I order crispy bacon and it's just perfect! Great coffee in big white mugs.

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