Enjoyed sitting outside and a home made southern lunch - every thing was hot and definitely…read morehomemade. The wait was longer than we are used to but it was a beautiful day to sit outside. This was one memory from our 30th anniversary celebration trip on our HGTV cross country trek (from Palm Springs, California)

This was a must stop at place for my mom and I. We learned about Pearl's Diner from the show…read moreHometown and knew we had to visit once coming to Laurel. It is only open for lunch from 11-2pm Tuesday through Saturday. We made sure we got in line a few minutes before 11am. Yes a line, so get there early. The doors opened right at 11am and you order from the counter and have a seat. The staff is welcoming and assist with the line and seating to have everything move smoothly. The prices were not bad at all and we got alot of food. The fried chicken is out of this world. A must get. You won't regret it. It is so flavorful with crispy skin, yet moist chicken. Also, it is not super greasy which was my favorite part. I enjoyed the green beans and corn on the cob. The jalapeño corn bread was amazing! My mom got the black eyed peas, mac n cheese, and regular cornbread with her fried chicken. She raved about the black eyes peas. We also ordered banana pudding and Mrs. Pearl's Cheesecake. The banana pudding was my favorite and a great sweet treat to round out my southern meal. The inside of the diner is not very large but does have plenty of seating inside and some outside. While we did not see Mrs. Pearl, her sister greeted us and was definitely running the diner while we were there.

The food is always good. I've never ordered anything I didn't like. The fried fish is very good and…read moreI also love the chicken tenders and sweet potato fried.

My favorite local country food! Taste just like my grandmothers southern cooking! Family owned…read morebusiness. I love their lunch blue plates!! Some of my favorites are the fried pork chops, fried chicken, and banana pudding . Service is always super friendly and has great suggestions. Fast service. You can see the family love and history inside on the walls, it's so cute

Had breakfast here. We both got the eggs with meat and grits. Only complaint was the grits were too…read moresalty. I am clueless how places can over salt food. Salt shakers are on every table. Eggs were cooked perfect. Bacon and sausage just right. Really like this. Has a very retro feel and taste. And the prices are very fair. Service was fast and friendly. Looks like a dinner from 50 years ago. And that's a good thing

If you're on US-49 near the US-98 junction on the outskirts of Hattiesburg Mississippi, you're…read morelikely to see a truck stop called Dan's Truck Stop and Cafe. Now, for the record, I love non-corporate truck stops, and there are still many out there, but they are a dying breed, especially when they feature a mom and pop diner. I've now been here on two separate occasions, and it hasn't disappointed me either time. The place has a kind of late 70s/early 80s charm to it. Tables on tile floor, art painted on wood trimmed walls. Feels comfy and familiar to me. My first go around, was late in the evening, and I was feeling breakfast, so I strolled up to the counter and looked at the menu. I'm a sucker for a good omelette, so I went with the Western omelette, and smothered it and the hash browns both in country gravy, so that's what I ordered. One of the things I love about truck stops is the large portions for a good price, and in today's economy, there's nothing wrong with that. I paid for the omelette, and found a table, and a few minutes later the girl who took my order brought it to me, with an exceptionally large glass of water. I dug into it, and while the egg was a little thin and not quite fluffy enough, it was stuffed with enough peppers, onions, sausage, bacon and cheese to make it filling enough on its own. The toast and hash browns were just a little something extra. But I ate every bite on that plate. That gravy was worth the extra cost and tied the whole thing together nicely. I was sated, and perhaps a little food drunk when I left. Today, I tried the Chili Cheese fries. Again, I paid at the counter and again they brought it to me, with that large glass of water accompanying it. The chili was obviously homemade and was of the beef variety without a bean to be found, there was plenty of cheese on it, and onions too! (Which I added to it.) it also was delicious and well portioned. Both times here, the service was friendly and great, and I left feeling full. Absolutely no complaints about this place. And since it's on my work route, I'm sure I'll be there again to try other things.

Norma Jeans is like eating at your Southern Mamaw's house. Great meat and three-fresh and hot…read more Always served with a smile!

Classic meat and three veg. No menu, and she may run out, so come early. We got here on a Sunday…read moreafter the church crowd, so all that was left was fried chicken- which was just fine by us. All the veg comes from cans and boxes, but it tasted just fine. Corn casserole seemed fresh and was very good. Buttermilk pie and chocolate pie were also great. Fried chicken is perfect. I loved the jalapeño corn bread but no one else in the team did.

This place was yummy. Yes it is in a gas station strip center but do not let that stop you. It was…read morean one man show the day we went for lunch. We had the daily special and the quarter leg chicken was smoked perfect. Potato salad was good and baked beans great (not to sweet). Ribs were fall off bone but just a bit dry for a perfect rating. Service was helpful and courteous.

3 out of 5 -- Hoping for better next time I love supporting…read morehometown businesses, and small, family-owned restaurants are usually my favorites. I really wanted this one to be great. In my mind, Bert's and Cynt's reminded me of one of my favorite local spots near work, so I came in expecting similarly good food. I ordered the catfish po-boy and fries. The fish portion was huge--a single giant filet that I had to eat down a bit before I could even close the sandwich. The catfish was tender and cooked well, but it lacked seasoning and ended up tasting a little bland. Unfortunately, I also got a mouthful of something crunchy--pretty sure it was a patch of small bones--which was a bit unsettling. The lettuce, tomato, and mayo didn't add much and could've been left off without changing much. The fries, however, were the star of the meal--hot, crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and loaded with seasoning. While I wouldn't order the catfish po-boy again, I'm not giving up on Bert's and Cynt's just yet. I'll be back to give their burgers a try--they look promising!

Best breakfast in Columbia right now. Great new interior, good service, and nice breakfasts…read moreselection.

Not from around here . Seen a spot a few miles from where I'm staying. Best service you can…read moreask!Food was amazing everything homemade!

A cute little diner. I got the bbq pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries. It hit the spot…read morewhen looking for lunch. Several classic kids menu items available. They provided a high chair but no changing table in the bathroom.

Had the BEST experience at Liz's Where Y'at Diner!! The atmosphere, food, and drinks are absolutely…read moretop tier. It truly feels like you just walked off the beach and straight into a laid-back island restaurant. The food? Unreal. So good I completely forgot to snap a pic of the shrimp and grits--they were THAT good. And the biscuit... wow. It tasted like something your great-grandmother would've had sitting on the table all day, warm and perfect. Coffee was spot on too (especially with a splash of Bailey's ), and the spuds were seriously mouthwatering. Add in the great music and chill vibe, and it's just a cool little spot you'll want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend!!

We've been meaning to try breakfast/lunch at Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville for awhile, but…read morejust got around to it. Liz's exterior appears a little downtrodden and parking a bit limited, but inside is welcoming with a bright and shiny Louisiana ambiance. We had excellent service and Liz herself dropped by and welcomed us. We ordered a variety of specialties, with me enjoying an egg scrambler with all the trimmings, my wife having a sumptuous roast beef po'boy and my son having a burger and fries. All were very good and our iced tea glasses were never allowed to be empty. We were seated immediately, but business is brisk and you may need to be prepared to wait at peak times. We look forward to returning!

They are not open and looks like out of business There were no signs or lights and it looked…read moreempty inside

A variety of different food options. One of my favorites is the nachos and fried chicken salad…read more Some of the nicest people and always cooked to order.