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Duck's Diner

4.0 (258 reviews)
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Closed • 7:00 am - 1:15 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Shrimp and grits, pancake

I visited a year ago and again today. Each time the food and service were exceptional. The shrimp and grits today, were flavorful and plentiful with delicious toasted bread. I NEEDED something sweet so the side order of 1 pancake sealed the deal. My server, Ashton, was efficient and very welcoming! As a solo diner, my seat mates at the bar area were locals and very friendly. I highly recommend Duck's Diner and will definitely return on my next visit!

Ducks choice, cheese grits, scrambled eggs, sausage, & blueberry pancake
Kaitlyn A.

This was such a great breakfast spot! Great food and hospitality. The service was great and the restaurant was clean.

Pancakes
Ted S.

Let me tell you, this place? Community, comfort, and carbs, all in one. From the moment you walk in, it's giving warm, welcoming, "everybody knows your name" energy. The décor is cozy and inviting, like it's hugging you before the food even hits the table. Now LISTEN, do NOT come here playing around. Come hungry. I mean empty stomach, no snacks before, say a prayer kind of hungry, because these portions? Baby, they are not for the weak. Everything is super filling, and they are not shy about it. And somehow, SOMEHOW, our food came out in less than 15 minutes...in a packed restaurant. I don't know what kind of kitchen magic they've got going on back there, but I was impressed. Like, are there teleporters involved? Because wow. Our waitress was also a gem, super social, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were good. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of without being over the top. All in all, amazing experience. Great food, great vibes, great people. I'll definitely be back...after I recover from this food coma.

Berry biscuits before pre-syrup :)
Brenda M.

This rating is for breakfast only as we have never gone for lunch but regularly dine in or pick up breakfast. This place has been around for years and for years they have done breakfast right! They have wonderful bacon and always cook it to perfection. If you order it well-done, you get it well-done. Poached eggs soft, medium or hard-cooked are always as requested. The grits are perfectly cooked and creamy. For something different try the Berry Biscuits. This is innovative and as delicious as it is beautiful (fried biscuits with a slightly creamy pecan syrup and loads of berries). Such a delight!!! Whether dining in or taking out, we have never been disappointed in thirty plus years. Its a cozy little space with friendly, attentive staff. Don't miss!!

Lindsay S.

The ad for this place popped up in my social media and one look at the menu and I was hooked (dang algorithms ...). We got there a few minutes before they opened and there were already vehicles in the parking lot waiting. Since we were one of the first people there, I snapped a picture of the inside with no customers but it quickly filled up with what looked like local folks. Very cute place and fun decor. Both the hostess and our server were super friendly. My husband ordered the Riley Special, with scrambled eggs, bacon, and a waffle. I ordered the Creole Shrimp and Grit Cakes with a side of avocado slices. He loved the Riley, but maybe could have eaten a little more? He said it was probably enough for a normal person. The quality was great, though. My shrimp & grit cakes were outstanding: perfect sauce and a LOT of shrimp. I was surprised because I have had shrimp plates at other locations that barely have any shrimp at all. FYI though: the avocado slices were $3.50 when added as a side. The menu didn't really say (I don't think), so I was a little surprised. The rest of the menu looked so good, we're talking about going back for lunch one day!

mimosa flight
Tanya C.

Service was really good! promptly seated and greeted ! we enjoyed the mimosa flight for starters. he had the creole omelette with hash brown casserole. the casserole was a bit dry but omelette was good with a nice cream sauce. i had the special omelette with feta, spinach and tomato. the restaurant was clean with outdoor benches available for seating while you wait. breakfast is served all day.

Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns
Bailey B.

Last morning at the beach, fam wanted to do brunch before we rolled out and Duck's wound up being the call. Somewhat surprisingly, this was the only spot we had any meaningful trouble getting into all weekend; there was a 25 minute wait at around 11 AM on a Sunday. There's seating outside and a nice loud speaker so no worries about missing your name being called. They were true to form with the wait time, though (right at 25 min) and eventually we got all 9 of us seated. It's a little cramped inside and can get quite loud but the decorations are fun and kitschy. The highlight of the experience for me was the service; everyone we interacted with was incredibly pleasant and working hard and very efficiently. I ordered a breakfast platter that came with eggs, hash browns, bacon and a piece of French toast. Hubs got something somewhat similar -- don't remember what -- but sans French toast/pancake/waffle. I think my mother in law got chicken and waffles and my father in law got some type of steak or pork chop sandwich. That stands out because whatever it was he said he rarely saw it on menus despite loving it. I don't recall what the rest of the group got other than Sis-in-law and baby cousin got some kind of fancy cold brew drink and liked it. The food was fine but I thought mostly unremarkable. The sweet tea was good. My eggs were cooked nicely but my husband's were veryyyy oily and he didn't care for them at all. My bacon was fine but a little underdone for my preferences. I did enjoy my hash browns; nice and super crispy the way I like them. I added bananas to my French toast and really wish I hadn't. The bananas were some of the most unripe bananas I've ever eaten in my life -- hard, bland, almost sour. I scraped them off and just enjoyed the French toast instead. Overall, no huge complaints, but nothing to sing to the skies about either. Pleasant family atmosphere and simple, familiar food; the service was the best part for me! Not a bad option but wouldn't necessarily be my first choice in the future.

Cheese Omelette, Hash Browns and Biscuit
Melba M.

Wonderful service and good food. The biscuit was fantastic! The cheese omelette was cheesy and good. This is a must try while in the area.

Poboy
Glenn M.

We had lunch here. My partner had a shrimp poboy that was good. I had a cowboy burger that was not really great. It was a little salty and the beef did not have a lot of flavor.

Little duck breakfast with sausage

Loved it here! It feels like your grandparents decided to convert their home into a diner. Lots of duck decorations! Tables are set up in the main house section and on the two enclosed porches. Bathrooms were clean! Waiters and waitresses were all helpful and attentive! So kind and even gave us suggestions on popular menu items. Banana stuffed French toast was delicious!! It tasted sort of like a cinnamon sugar donut with bananas and foster sauce. It was also topped with pecans. The biscuits were super fluffy and soft on the inside. Hash brown casserole was a favorite for the whole table. You'll see that some of the scrambled eggs were well done, but that was as requested. Best breakfast some of us had all week!

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15 years ago

Great food and great service! Came here a few times for brunch and couldn't ask for more. It hit the spot.

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My food was great and the family who owns it is sweet as can be! My aunt and uncle who have a property in the area are regulars.

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Awesome place. Found it on Yelp and was not disappointed. The staff and food was homemade and absolutely delish

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13 years ago

The blueberry pancakes were the best I can remember having! Delicious!! Great service as well.

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15 years ago

Great local place for breakfast that's off the main path. Lots of flavor and choices. GREAT biscuits!

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13 years ago

Food and service was excellent. Very friendly. The owners even came around to chat and check on us. Highly recommended!!

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9 years ago

Each time we are in the Gulf Shores area we try to eat breakfast at Duck's. The waitstaff is friendly and the food is consistently good.

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12 years ago

Meat and 3....hard to find in OBA. Great service, exceptional price and food. Will definitely be back!

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14 years ago

Great breakfast but nothing out of the ordinary. Excellent service. Very expensive for a breakfast place, i.e., $6.95 for 3 pancakes.

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Duck’s Diner - Gulf Shores

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Nice place! Food is awesome!! We had a great breakfast and a great experience! I would recommend to…read moreall.

Visiting Gulf Shores, AL? Nice seeing you... now go home!…read more LOL, I had to start out with that one. But seriously--whether you're a local or just visiting, you have to try Duck's Diner - Gulf Shores. It's a true local favorite, and it keeps getting busier now that the tourists have discovered it too. One of my personal favorites is the Creole Shrimp & Grits--a true classic packed with awesome flavor. They are definitely not skimpy on the sauce or the shrimp, so be ready because you're probably going to need a to-go box. More of a burger person? Heck yeah--the Cowboy Burger is always a strong favorite and a solid choice. Want a sandwich instead? Go with the Reuben on Rye. It's definitely a winner and never disappoints. Need something to drink? They've got you covered with everything from good coffee and sweet tea to a Screwdriver, which happens to be one of my favorites. Overall, you really can't go wrong stopping in here. Sometimes I almost wish y'all wouldn't because it gets so busy , but I'd hate for anyone to miss out on one of the best local spots around. If you stop in, tell them the local biker "1/2 Time" sent ya! I won't get anything for it, but at least they'll know I was true to my word and gave them the solid review I promised.

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First time here since new owners, love the duck theme!!!

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