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    Esme’s And Ruby’s

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    Our view of a nice hometown diner.
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    The breakfast menu is always good. I love the owner is always around to say hello and excited to try the new bar they opened next door!! Service is prompt and atmosphere hometown.

    Chicken & waffles with bacon gravy

    Great little spot, great good & customer service is great. Special breakfast & lunch specials weekly Never had a bad meal Stopped in on my birthday & they had my absolute favorite! Chicken & waffles either bacon gravy. Large portion (also came with eggs of choice) the best ever

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    Such a good place for brunch! The food is surprisingly tasty with a very lovely atmosphere.

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    Great burgers and onion rings. Friendly service. Good value. Tasty wings too. What's not to like?

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