This reminds me of a small town southern mom and pop restaurant. The staff is so caring and friendly. If you are over 6'5 ( like my family) be sure to duck, the fans are working full force. The lemonade was amazing. The sweetness and tartness mix will make you want more. Now to the food, they serve breakfast until noon, after you have to get lunch. The breakfast is worth driving. I really enjoyed this place. I will def try to visit before we head back to SC. read more

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Food prepared well. Very tasty. Small dining area. Be prepared To wait for a booth. Otherwise, food is served quickly at the counter!

I hate writing this however, I've had two experiences now which have upset me to the point where I will not return to this little establishment. I discovered Fairlane Grill last summer 2024 when I happened to pass there and tried it out. I fell in love with this cute little place. Unfortunately, about a month and a half ago I was an earshot away of the owner calling someone over so she could tell them a joke. The joke was totally antisemitic and my heart dropped to my stomach. I did return two other times, once with friends, and once alone and tried to just overlook what happened however I cannot. In these crazy times, there is no place for hate. One of my main goals in life is to live as one of Gods children (yes, Jewish) and treat people as I would have others treat me. I just had to get this off my chest. read more

My brother and I went to this legendary place while I was visiting him in southeast Pennsylvania last week. Syed from the food being great, it's like walking into a time machine. Vintage furniture, equipment, such as a malt machine etc. etc. etc. Service was great and as you might expect, there were two or three regulars there, who I sure had their name on the back of their chair :-) We had omelettes, toast and coffee, in addition to their homemade fried potatoes, which were to die for I don't get up there often, but I'll make sure to put this on my schedule every time I do! read more

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The biscuits and gravy are to die for 10/10 good staff that are all respectful and the decorations match the diner ambiance perfectly. 100% will be returned read more

Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Food satisfying. If you like diner food, place for you.

Best food. Best people all of the time. Very consistent. The wait staff is what makes it the best place ever

It's super tiny and staff don't offer a friendly vibe to say "Hi! Wait will be about X minutes." No place to stand while you wait for table. Wouldn't go back because chances of empty table are slim to none. read more

The Fairlane Grill is a throwback to an earlier time. The staff greats you warmly when you arrive and it feels like you're eating at home with family. I was there with my wife, sister and brother-in-law. We all had something different, e.g. Reuben, Egg Salad, a Wrap and a Hot Dog. Bottom line, great food, welcoming staff, and comfortable environment...it's a 5! read more

I am a lifelong fan of the Fairlane. Yes it is small (quaint and old fashioned) and you might have to wait for a table. And yes parking is tough. However, the reason for these minor inconviences is that they have GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE and the word has spread so they are BUSY. Try to come at a slightly off time for breakfast and you will not regret it. read more

Perhaps my favorite breakfast place in the world. I highly recommend. The food is great and the folks who work their are amazing.

I love Fairlane!! The staff is always wonderful no matter how busy they are. The food is down home style cooking. The French toast was amazing. So wonderful and buttery. The eggs and pork roll hit the spot! Fairlane is a fun, must visit location! read more

Fairlane Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

There isn't an item on their menu that isn't outstanding. This is the epitome of a small town home cooked meal diner. The owner and the service are all super friendly. Definitely a must go to if you are in the area. read more

Really cute place with an old time feel, but there is a price to pay for that vibe. Parking can be challenging to find, and it is small, loud, and cramped inside. Food was good. Best eggs I've had in a while. Apple pancakes were good but I would go the plain route next time. Potatoes seemed homemade and good. Would definitely return to try breakfast sandwich that seemed like a popular order. read more

Fairlane Grill - Cheese scrambled eggs, potatoes, apple pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

Very very clean inside ! Food was yummy! The young lady who waited on me was so nice !!!

My favorite diner. It's classic, simple and GOOD. My dad used to bring me here all the time as a kid and I keep the tradition up even though he's gone. Get here before 11am to catch the breakfast, it's a home like feel and great experience. Love their homage to old Hollywood read more

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I usually come to Fairlane for breakfast but decided to give the lunch a try. I ordered the provolone & roasted pepper grilled chicken sandwich and it was amazing. Waitress was very pleasant and attentive. I can't say anything bad about this place. read more

Fairlane Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

We have found our breakfast spot in Glenside. I thought maybe we had to trek out to Jenkintown, but that is not the case anymore. I was in the mood for a big breakfast this past Saturday morning and my husband obliged with a trip to the Fairlane grill. I had warned him that we might have to wait given other reviewers comments, but I was willing to check it out. We got there just in time to grab the last open booth and ordered a cheese omelet and a stack of cinnamon sugar pancakes to split. The pancakes happened to be the best I have had, in my memory. The cakes were so fluffy and the cinnamon sugar so tasty, that they hardly needed the syrup provided on the table. The omelet was quite good as well, and I'm glad we went with the swirled rye toast which was a perfect accompaniment to the loads of American cheese in the middle of the eggs. Yum. Breakfast is served until noon on the weekends, and I will be back soon! read more

Fairlane Grill - Outside the Fairlane - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

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A great neighborhood spot, great food and service. Very supportive of Police more stars read more

Had a great breakfast here. We were lucky there was no lineup when we arrived. We got seated right away. Coffee was served quickly and so were the refills. We placed our order and told the waitress we were going to share our entrees. We were pleasantly surprised when our breakfast came already divided up on separate plates. I mean who does that! Made me very happy! The food was fresh and tasty. I can see why this place is so popular. Really enjoyed our breakfast here. read more

Fairlane Grill - Two entrees divided to share! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

Had a great lunch. Service sitting at the counter was perfect. We had a b&w milkshake, blt on rye, and a Ruben- everything was great. Didn't even have to tell them to overcook my bacon, they made it crispy. I will be back for sure. read more

Fairlane Grill - BLT on rye & Ruben with fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

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This is the definition of a neighborhood breakfast and lunch corner where one doesn't need to be a member of the neighborhood to feel welcome and get a good meal with a smile. The servers are friendly but not intrusive. I've never had a bad meal and I've eaten here a bunch. Gotta remember no breakfast after 11:30. The potatoes are generally brought out well salted but if I ask, they always make to order. When this Covid-19 passes and it is seemed safe again, Fairlane will be among the first places I visit. read more

I love an old fashioned dinner, that being said, this is not one to visit and spend your money at. I love biscuits and gravy, but i always try the gravy first, too make sure it is too my liking. When i asked the server for a sample, her attitude and response was rude, and inhospitable. I ended up ordering two eggs over medium with toast, home fries and sausage. The potatoes were bland, eggs under cooked and the food overall lacked taste. The lack of friendly staff and the poor quality of food, has earned this old restaurant a solid one star. read more

Under no circumstances eat at this charming, friendly, time machine of a diner with fantastic food and lovely waitresses and amazingly tasty shakes. Do not go! It is busy enough and small enough...if you all start storming it's doors I will never be able to get in even at the half hour before closing! Do you hear me? I don't want you to taste a cheeseburger as it is meant to be tasted with perfectly toasted crinkle fries, real (and green) leaf lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and a red tomato slab in a cute plastic basket with wax paper liner on a table of vintage boomerang formica surrounded by swell old photos and bric-a-brac. Even the 1960's wood paneling - in excellent condition - and faux marble floors - always spotless - should be denied to you. Go away. In fact , don't you dare read this review. Move on to something else...nothign to see here. I won't mention the specials....too tasty...or (again)...the vanilla shakes with chunks of oreo....no I won't do it. GO! read more

Ya gotta eat breakfast, right? Oh, don't give me that mess about only having black coffee and a ciggie in the am. That is just silly. This is where real men and women go to eat their first meal of the day. That is, as long as said men and women don't mind waiting outside for a table or seat at the counter, as it's super small and turnover is pretty slow. But before you huff & puff and end up grabbing a scone at Starbucks, just hold your horses. Because the food here is worth waiting for. They make the best pancakes around (cinnamon sugar = pure love AND they'll even make them in a Mickey Mouse shape if you ask nicely. The kids love 'em, and so do I.). French toast? Delish. And if you like eggs, they've got those too, but when I'm at a diner I like to shovel as many carbs down my piehole as possible. My husband likes the omelettes, though, so you should try one if you need protein first thing. Service with a smile, retro decor and sweet, sweet sugary sweetness first thing in the morning. I say yes. read more

Hasn't everyone been to the Fairlane Grill in Erdenheim at one time or another? ... Or does it just seem that way? The Fairlane Grill is your classic main street breakfast and lunch spot replete with counter and booths and hearty food. It's been around for ever because it fills a comfortable niche for people looking for a friendly place to eat their favorite sandwich or omelet. My recommendation is the Rachael Sandwich. The sister to the Reuben Sandwich is in mind better than its older brother because of the cole slaw substituting for the sauerkraut and corned beef being used instead of the fattier pastrami. At Fairlane Grill it is made perfectly. Give it a try! Just remember this is a cash only place. read more

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My favorite breakfast spot. It can be difficult to get a seat on the weekends, but the turn over is fairly quick. We usually either go very early or later. It's a classic dinner. Great pancakes, great eggs - I an always happy with my choice. Luckily, I'm usually there with my family so, I can grab a little of what ever I didn't order. The only thing I don't love is the coffee. I am a kind of a coffee snob, so maybe you'll like it. And remember at Fairlane, coffee is alway free for Johnny Law. read more

Fairlane is a classic diner atmosphere with delicious takes on traditional American fare. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and everything is always delicious. The Pancakes, Breakfast BLT, and Philly Omelette are our 'go tos' for breakfast and Greg's Killer Steak is a home run for lunch. Outstanding milkshakes are great for any time too! read more

We have been to the Fairlane a few times and kinda like it but it was never really anything to write home about. Well these past few visits really solidified my thoughts on this place. For one the food is okay but the staff is sometimes great and sometimes not. The owner is really who this review is for because it sheds a bad light on their business. I was visiting the Fairlane while two of the neighbors of the street were walking by, the owner ran outside to yell at two old ladies about them calling the cops on people parking illegally on the street. First they were calling the cops on people who ran into the business, not the Fairlane. If I lived on the street I would be annoyed too. And one of the women was in a wheelchair! Seriously?! It was so stupid. I would think if you business in a neighborhood that you would want to work with the neighbors and not against them. Very sad that the owner has this attitude towards people who she shares a street with. Not going to do business with people like that. I also hear talking to some residents that the owner does this alot. read more

Just look at the old B&W TV (never seen the thing turned on but it's gotta be black and white) in the corner when you walk in and you know this diner oozes old-school 50's nostalgia almost as much as it embraces the locals that frequent Fairlane; waitresses are on a first-name basis with the loners at the bar and families alike. Think standard diner fare as far as the menu goes, nothing signature; they do rock an excellent marble rye for some of their grilled sandwiches (ruben is tops) and make a mean shake. Breakfast is done at noon and they're only open until 2:30 so get it early; this joint is small (I'm talking four booths and a table plus bar seating) but I've been lucky. A true neighborhood gem worth checking out. read more

Just talked to a woman on the phone asking what the wait was. She was extremely rude and told me I had to "come in" and see. That would be a reasonable answer if it wasn't her job to tell me. Her attitude was horrific and she actually hung up after the said that. It wasn't a child either, sounded like a 30-40 year old. I'm disgusted and used to love Fairlane, but after this, I am horrified and will not be back. read more

My co-worker and I were in the area for work and I saw this place as we were looking for somewhere to grab lunch! It was a cute little diner, in my opinion. The staff was super nice. We got there around 1:30pm and was able to get a booth right away. I got the BLT on marble rye with fries. My co-worker got the Italian hoagie wrap. I loved my sandwich! It was so good, nice thick cut bacon and thick slices of tomatoes! The fries were okay, I think they were a little too cooked. This place had a huge menu and they advertised homemade milkshakes! Overall, definitely a great place for lunch. read more

Just went there for lunch for the first time. I had the grilled cheese BLT. Perhaps a shade too much mayo but other than that, a fantastic sandwich. It come with chips. You can pay extra for fries. After having their home fries at breakfast, my hopes aren't too high so I just had the chips. I should have asked where they get their chips because they were surprisingly great. I really really like Fairlane Grill. I am excited to finally find a takeout place in Glenside that holds its own with my lofty Long Island standards. I cannot make the leap and give it five stars because if I was traveling to the area, I wouldn't HAVE to stop there, like In-N-Out Burger when I'm in California. Fairlane Grill is the very top of 4 stars for me. It is the cutoff. Having said that, I'm kinda considering going again for lunch tomorrow. read more

Was introduced to this place years ago by a high school friend, and have been back at least eight or nine times since then. The food is good; it's not cutting-edge or any other such crap, but simply genuinely good diner breakfasts. I've tried everything from pancakes to omelets here and never gone away hungry or displeased. Also, this is one of a relative handful of places where I know I can walk in, order a cup of black coffee, and consistently get something which is not only drinkable but also pleasant. I wish it were bigger, because I'm not keen on waiting to get in, but coming at off-peak hours as I usually do, it's never been much of a problem. read more

Fairlane is a great classic style diner. The diner is very small with only a counter and 5 or 6 booths and because of that the line can go outside and wrap around the corner. The breakfast at Fairlane is always excellent and Sunday mornings is often when you'll encounter a long wait. The lunch options at Fairlane are also very good, although I'm particular to the plain old cheeseburger. It is always cooked just perfectly and tastes great. read more

I went last Thursday with two of my friends who I went to high school with and I could not be more disappointed with the service. We get that the space is small and can't fit a lot of people, but my friends and I waited for a table and ordered meals like everyone else and at an hour EXACTLY after we arrived, the waitress asked if she could collect our food and we could go to the cashier to pay because ANOTHER family needed to be seated. Looking around there were people who were sitting for as long as we have been sitting and were not asked to leave. A few minutes later the waitress abrasively yelled at us in the entire restaurant saying that she would like us to get up and pay to make room for other people as if we were stealing their time. I paid for a meal like everyone else at that place and if I wanted to be told to leave before I even got to finish my coffee or the eggs and bacon that I ordered, I would have gone to a place that treats its customers with respect. So what was at first a pleasant meal catching up with friends I haven't seen in months, turned into a moment of embarrassment as we were treated like we were ripping the place off for not eating at their pace...and we were there for an hour. Then the cashier had an attitude when we asked to split the check, despite the fact that the menu said this was possible for a dollar extra. When my one friend told the cashier what she ordered, she then proceeded to call my friend a "big spender" as if implying what she ordered was not enough....Regardless to say, I've never been treated like that at a restaurant and I don't plan to go back because it was clear that they didn't have respect for myself and the other young ladies that accompanied me. read more

Best pancakes ever. Friendly wait staff, family atmosphere. Be prepared for a wait on weekend mornings. Cash only. My favorite breakfast place in the area. Even the kids don't mind getting up on the weekend to go and that says something. read more

Great little diner! Good food, very pleasant staff, old fashioned place. Tiny spot, so seating can be a challenge, but well worth it!

The food is always excellent and soups are home made. The size of the venue is its only limitation. But even if you must wait till be seated it is well worth you time. Remember, cash only here. read more

Fairlane Grill - Vintage 50's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

The Fairlane is a very small locals spot with 5 tables and 10 seats at the counter. They have all the normal breakfast options and the food is decent. I had a western omlette when I was there this past weekend. It was filled with fresh peppers & onions. The home fries were deep fried I think and way over done. The total for my girlfriend and I was about $18. I won't go out of my way to stop at the Fairlane but I wouldn't tell you not to try it for yourself. read more