"This place is a great spot for a relaxed but elevated dining experience. The food came out fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The steak and eggs were absolutely amazing--the steak was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy, and the eggs were done just right, making it a standout dish. The drink selection was just as impressive, especially the classic lavender mimosa and cranberry-peach mimosa. Both were refreshing, balanced, and paired perfectly with the meal without being overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt welcoming and comfortable, making it a great place for brunch or a casual upscale meal. Overall, the combination of quality food, well-made drinks, and solid service makes this a spot worth coming back to." read more

The food is actually pretty standard, but it's a small town so I have to lower the standards Went there specifically for the German cake cause I've never tried it. It was ok. Thought it could be crispy but more of a stretchy soft bread texture. It would be much better with fresh strawberries. Too much syrup and way too sweet with the marinated strawberries. It's not bad just not as good as I wish it could be The stuffed hash browns has lots of content but again the flavor isn't much there Potato cake is pretty interesting texture: a mix of hash browns and pancakes Biscuits is pretty crispy as well Price is a bit high for the place, looks more like an old style Denny's Staff are nice read more

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GETTING HERE: I was traveling so my usual landmarks are lacking, but Elmer's is in a strip mall area, see my photo for signs. (Yelp has the correct address listed). MOOD: Ready for some good breakfast with friends and family! REVIEW: Food: I love restaurants such as this! Elmer's came highly recommended from friends in Albany and I am so glad we tried them out! The food was delivered quickly and HOT! I love this! We ordered several items including French toast, Sausage, Eggs & Tillamook Potato Cakes, Strawberry Cheesecake French toast (get this!) and they were all outstanding! My only caveat was that the meat in the Reuben was very tough and difficult to chew and enjoy. Service: Service was great both times we visited. Friendly and personable servers who weren't fake or phoning it in. We even got a military discount, thank you! Ambiance: Open, warm, inviting, lots of boots and tables spread out. Very roomy inside the restaurant. Very much recommend visiting Elmer's. Thanks so much! read more

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It's a diner with a pretty good diner menu. Service was great and food was exactly as pictured. Tasted good.

Had a great meal at Elmer's, our server Kendall was amazing! Everyone there was really friendly and the food was good!

We had breakfast here, Great customer service, plenty of space and seating. Portions are perfect! Great kid options on the menu!

What a wonderful experience. Payton was our server and she did an amazing job. So friendly, professional and kind. The food was very good. I would recommend the turkey sandwich and add avocado. We will make sure if we come this way again to stop by. read more

We've gone to Elmer's over 30 years and have done carry out in recent years due to spouse having a disability. Tried to order and was told they no longer offer to go orders. My wife is sad because that means she'll never have their delicious crepes again. I am furious and wonder if this is a violation of Americans with Disabilities Act. If they offer doggy bags for leftover dine in meals, I think it is. read more

I visited this Elmer's with a couple of special ladies well after normal dinnertime, when we were very hungry. I took a big risk and ordered the fish & chips, mostly on a dare from my fiancee. She knows that I hold a very special restaurant in a certain British Columbia port town in high regard, where I had the absolute best fish & chips of my life during a motorcycle ride to Alaska, and that I have since been very hesitant to order fish & chips that would be too far down the scale from that experience. Let me tell you: the fish & chips I had at Albany Elmers that evening was a solid 90% as good as you would get at C-Lovers Fish & Chips in Horseshoe Bay, BC. And THAT is saying a lot! Elmers could approach that magical 100% mark by making their fish & chips all-you-can-eat for $19, as well as providing huge crows that will swoop in and grab chips that you fling up into the air for them, like at C-Lovers Fish & Chips. read more

Best breakfast I've had out in ages!!! The cook made the potatoes really crisp, the bacon was great, the biscuit so fluffy and good, and the waiter was super nice. I wish it was always like that, everywhere!! read more

Great service from everyone. Seated quickly on Sunday with a pretty full house. Two fireplaces running. Wait staff very attentive. Food is like home cooked and tasty. Crab Benedict was delicious and the German pancake never fails. Nice family friendly and enjoyable place to grab breakfast. read more

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Nice, good food and service was good . On our way back to California, wasn't sure where to eat, just decided to stop in a town I used to cruise in back in the day. We were happy with this place read more

Very good!!!! very fulfilling, was greeted at the door. Waitress was friendly plates were big and tasty

Food is ok, sometimes greasy but the worst part is they won't do to go orders which is beyond ridiculous.

Had dungeness egg Benedict and hash brown and friend had German pancake and Seriously so delicious. Definitely making this restaurant my must stop by every time I'm in town. Excellent service read more

They don't do take out orders anymore. The food is really bland but portion sizes are decent. Servers are always nice. My daughter likes the cupcake. I'm not gonna go sit somewhere just for that. read more

This is a great place for breakfast with the numerous options. We opted for the eggs Benedict, German pancake, strawberry crepe and chicken fried steak. Yes, we were hungry , ate it all and left satisfied. The staff there were friendly and attentive. We had a great experience read more

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So, me and my family have eaten here twice! The food on both times has been amazing. My wife got the big country breakfast both times and her and my 1 year old son ate everything. I've had both the crab egg Benedict and the crab omelette, and all I can say is I would order both in a heartbeat. Our waitress on both occasions has been Adriana! She is the best! She is very nice and has taken care of us. The place overall feels very much like a homestead restaurant. My family can't recommend this place enough! read more

Elmer's Restaurant - This is a German Pancake with Strawberries! You can share with 2 or 3 people. - Diners Near Me - Albany, Oregon

We stopped for dinner, late Thursday, tired from flying into Portland, from Colorado and California respectively and driving to Florence for the weekend. We stopped for gas en route and asked the gas attendant where was a good place to eat. He said, "Elmer's". So we drove up the road about one quarter mile to Elmer's. We walked in, were greeted immediately, and proceeded to our booth. Within five minutes we ordered. In ten minutes our food arrived. Our dinner was delicious; the coffee was good; the service was beyond excellent. If you are anywhere near Albany, Oregon, you must stop at Elmer's for a bite to eat. The atmosphere is family friendly, the food is fresh and homemade, the prices could not be better, and you will leave wanting to come back. We are driving back through Albany on our way to Portland to fly home, and on our way, we are stopping again at Elmer's. It is just that good! read more

I don't think I have ever had quite as amazing service in a restaurant as Jaden gave us tonight. He was so friendly and funny and just brightened up a rather stressful evening I had had prior to arriving! Jaden was fun and went along with my odd request for what he would eat that exact moment and I ended up getting a surprise dish! See? Fun! And it was delicious!! A chicken strip sandwich with some flair! Jaden's exceptional service tonight was truly unforgettable. Not only did he make us feel welcome from the moment we sat down, but he went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. His warm and friendly demeanor made us feel at ease and added a touch of humor to our evening that we truly appreciated. It's not often that you come across such an outstanding server who genuinely cares about their customers, but Jaden exceeded all expectations. Thank you, Jaden, for making our night one to remember! read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Thank you for the SPRINKLES!!!!! Our inner child was so excited!! - Diners Near Me - Albany, Oregon

Best French toast I've ever had. Dangerously good. Friendly service. The 85 character minimum on yelp is dumb.

I usually go to Denny's but a friend of mine recommended this restaurant. I was Blown away by the perfectly prepared food with a fantastic taste. The server, Kassie W was friendly, proficient and her smile sent me to the cosmos. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. This is now my go to place to eat. The ambiance is great also. You get what you pay for and this is total class. read more

Stopped in while traveling from California, very glad we did! The breakfast was great with good sized portions. Jaden made our stay even better. He is very attentive and wonderful to talk to. If we are ever in the area again, we will be back! read more

Went here on Thanksgiving morning for breakfast. The servers are all super friendly and great to talk to and the food was pretty good.

Elmers is a local haunt with a diverse menu and food service! Breakfast is our fav as their Eggs Benedict with Avocado is just the right size and flavor! Only drawback is their coffee! Far from good but always plentiful! read more

Took my daughter here for breakfast today and it was so delicious and service was excellent. Attentive wait staff and kind servers. I had the photos to pancakes Ian's they were amazing My daughter had the blueberry crapes. Yummy read more

Elmer's Restaurant - Potato pancakes were AMAZING and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Blueberry crapes. Yummy - Diners Near Me - Albany, Oregon

Elmer has great food. But you know when you take three people out for breakfast and a cup of coffee is almost 5 dollars. And your entrée let's save the sunrise omelette is $18 times that by three that's a lot. If you've got money sure go and buy whatever you want. And enjoy. read more

We went to the Elmer's over by Valley River mall. What an amazing staff. Patty our server was amazing. Super sweet and took great care of us. I noticed as we were there that all of the staff were so friendly and very fun to socialize with. We then hung at the bar with Debbie. She was also such a sweetheart. We really enjoyed coming in and having a wonderful breakfast with cocktails. Definitely would go back. Thanks for a great start to our day. read more

Elmer's Restaurant - The lavender never mimosa and a regular mimosa. - Diners Near Me - Albany, Oregon

I love it here. 35 years now. great service. clean environment. Bathrooms clean. little lounge with video poker. the cinnamon roll pancake is my favorite. read more

I love this place on our trip from California to Alaska we visited at least 5. Every time the food was great, hot, well prepared. Love their Dutch Babies, which the call German pancakes. Eggs Benedict were marvelous. Staff was always there and nice to talk to. read more

We went this morning and ordered strawberry crepes (mouthwatering), the cub cake for my little, and potato cakes all came with eggs and sausage. It was pricey compared to other spots in town, but delicious. The service was okay, everyone seemed a little moody, but maybe it's just cuz my partner and I stand out a little lol read more

Elmer's Restaurant - a car parked in front of a restaurant - Diners Near Me - Albany, Oregon

Heading back to The Bay, From Washington, stopped for a little comfort food Server Jaden truly made it a wonderful experience, and the food was Amazing. read more

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Good breakfast eggs over easy were perfect, biscuits were very good, hash browns nearly perfect good sized breakfast and attentive waiter. Very clean restaurant. read more

Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! Friendly service! Home like ambiance! I love this place for home style cooking!

I was at the restaurant at the end of August 2020. We were able to eat at restaurants and I was still a little scared but because we needed to stop, we decided to have a bite while here. I was very pleased to see that they were being careful due to COVID-19. When I entered, there were no people or servers cramming together and the restaurant was placing people spread out through the restaurant instead of at nearby tables. Even though they did not have anyone in the booth next to us (and were not sitting people there), they had plastic between the booths. I really liked this. Because they were being careful, I was able to enjoy my meal. My husband ordered lunch and I ordered breakfast. Come on, you can't go to Elmer's and NOT have breakfast. Granted, I do drink a diet soda with my breakfast. This is where the problem was....my server was distancing herself so much that she stopped coming around. My poor soda was not getting filled. I had to ask other servers for refills during my stay. Yes, that's a big deal for me, hence taking one star. Other than that, it was a good visit. read more

Elmer's has got "the best POTATO PANCAKES" ever and their bacon is great, also. It really is the only reason I frequent their restaurant! I know that they have a lot of good food items to choose from but it's definitely their potato pancakes and bacon that keep me coming back. They also have a very friendly & efficient staff and the restaurant is always clean and inviting. Sincerely, Joanne 79 and still Walking read more

The food and service has greatly declined. I used to look. Forward to eating there, now it's something that I would never recommend.

Excellent service, food was delivered quickly and tasty! Plenty of hot coffee, never an empty cup! Meals to fit any desire, all very reasonably priced and large read more

We had a Wish Reveal party this evening for a boy who is being granted a trip through Make A Wish. His favorite restaurant is Elmer's. The staff went above and beyond to make this a wonderful experience for this boy and his family! And the food was delicious! I had the fish and chips, which was fresh and tasty. read more

On our regular rotation for both breakfast and dinner. Best eggs benedict I've been able to find locally and great omelets. Hashbrowns are crispy outside and tender but not mushy inside. read more