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    Eclectic Diner & Sweeterie

    3.9 (68 reviews)

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    Sausage and bacon scramble
    Bob T.

    We came in about 11:15am for a late breakfast. Our first time here. We weee promptly seated and our drink order was taken and delivered in a timely manner. After a short time our waitress came and took our order, she was very pleasant. 11:30am - no food 11:45am - no food 12:00noon - no food, people around us are leaving, new coming in. 12:15pm - waitress comes to our table and tells us that "the machine" misprinted our order, our food should be out shortly. I'm sorry but this is very suspect to me, everybody else's orders were printed correctly and how does a machine misprint unless the operator mis-entered? When the food came it was good, but an extremely long wait, would have preferred to have just been told the truth....giving a rating of four but 3.5 is how I feel.

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    Marianne R.

    Can't believe I haven't left a review for this place yet..Lol.. My midnight crew from work and I would try and visit weekly on Fridays..well we all went to different shifts and that ended. So when my hubby and I go for breakfast we always forget this place. Not today!! Stopped in and were seated right away. The atmosphere is like 50's diner on the outside and inside. Red leather seats and old signs and the black and white check floor. I ordered the Breakfast fries but instead of fries I had them add their potatoes. Talk about yum! The eggs over hard on top of them with their gravy and the cheese chunks.. then I get some of their sourdough toast which is to die for. My hubby even ordered the same as I did and loved it as well. He even ordered a stack of pancakes which were light and fluffy. They have daily specials and a case full of goodies when you check out too.

    Gluten free brownie
    Amy P.

    I love this gem of an independent eatery! We have never been disappointed with anything on the menu. Their baked goods are amazing and they offer gluten free. If you have the chance to stop, your taste buds will be forever gra

    Diner meal with scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes and 2 biscuits with sausage gravy
    Victoria W.

    Do not judge a book by its cover. This diner is a classic gem and a wonderful family-friendly foodie destination! The food is hearty and made with TLC. The space is very clean and well-taken care of. The is a ton of parking in the front and back. From the fresh coffee, to the fresh fluffy biscuits with gravy, all the way down to the potatoes, fresh fruit and blueberry zucchini bread, everything was tasty and delicious! We will absolutely make this a mandatory regular visit for future trips back to Ohio.

    Brioche French toast  Blueberry Zucchini bread
    Kimberly B.

    Breakfast: Let me tell you about breakfast~ WOW....Dive Ass Diner is what we found for sure! *Eclectic Diner & Sweeterie in Delaware. The service was great and the food, ohhhh the food was scrumptious. If you go, get the Blueberry Zucchini bread and when asked if you want it grilled the answer is YES I will drive the 90 min trip to go again!!

    Great home style diner
    Tim L.

    Great little eclectic diner off of 23, pun intended. I've driven by this place literally a hundred times never popped in and try it but now I can honestly say that I did stop in and I cannot drive by without stopping in ever again!

    Harvest salad

    The food here is amazing! Definitely the best diner in town. We have tried their breakfast and their lunch and have loved every meal. You have to try their grilled cinnamon roll it is amazing.

    Breakfast.
    Mike N.

    Old style service good rib sticking food excellent service all with a smile. Great for breakfast and lunch.

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    Great food, friendly staff. I love their breakfast! I love their menu and I feel like I am treated like a friend instead of just a customer.

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    Great service and homemade food. I love being able to support a family restaurant too!

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    I've been here a few times now and twice was seated in the back corner booth where is seemed the servers forgot about us. Food was good.

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    Came here for the tater tots and wasn't disappointed! So good and the star. My wife had the nut…read morecrusted chicken salad which was also good. I had the Reuben...big mistake, not a lot of meat. Get the tots when you come here and thank me later!!!

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