We came in because we needed some food for our toddler son. The restaurant was empty and there was…read moreonly one employee, who took our order, cooked it and served it. The restaurant was super clean and the employee was friendly, and patient with our toddler who was running around everywhere. We ordered a couple of burgers and some mozzarella sticks. The food was good, the burger was good, wasn't amazing but it wasn't bad either and the food was fresh, so that was good. It's not a bad place when looking for a quick bite and want to avoid busy restaurants in the area.

Stopped off with the family to sample family friendly restaurant. Great time had by all. Three…read moredifferent burgers ordered without chips. Good job as the burgers were larger than average. Other order was for wings and sweet potatoes fries. Great service and friendly staff, with clean immaculate premises. Well worth the visit.

Me and my wife went here for my birthday last year. The waiting staff were al very pleasent,…read morehowever after waiting for close to an hour for a couple of rare steaks my patience unfortunately wore out before we even saw our food. In the end we ended up going to a nearby indian restaurant (that unfortunately has moved away) which managed to save the night. Im sure the food is wonderful but i would never expect to be waiting that long for a meal, especizlly when it isnt even that busy.

I came here last year, I had vegetarian Fajitas, they were really nice, and I came with a group of…read moreabout 10. We all very much enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to anyone, im sure we will definitely be coming back. I think the service was very quick and great, the staff were very friendly and very informative. The food was smashin, and I really enjoyed the drinks too. Average budget but definitely adviseable.

Looking for some American diner style breakfast/brunch spot, Seth S. and I decided to check out…read moreCelebz since another brunch place was closed. The Celebz concept is based on a kitschy stereotype of Americana with quintessential foods like burgers, waffles, fries and milkshakes. I love a good bit of kitsch but Celebz seemed to hit all the wrong notes. The blaring music, loud colors, and cold interior left me feeling like I was on Sunset Strip after a late-night bender in search of greasy garbage to cure my hangover. The vibe, encouraged by Rhianna screaming "bitch better have my money," was starkly contrasted by a grouping of families with small children. Womp womp. When placing our order we learned that the milkshake deal (+£2) advertised with the burgers only applies to the burger meal, requiring you to spend £9 for a sandwich and milkshake, with or without fries. Seth S. got the burger but skipped the milkshake and I decided to get some pancakes and twisty fries instead. Seth's burger and my fries were delivered to the table fairly quickly, but we were almost finished eating before my pancakes arrived. I was disappointed that the pancakes were crepes not American style pancakes in an American themed restaurant, but that's neither here nor there. The twisty fries were perfect - just like some of my favorite from a greasy spoon in NC. The crepe presentation was nice but the flavor underwhelming. Too much egg was used in the batter, and the egg flavor overshadowed the Belgian chocolate drizzle and strawberry filling. If you're in search of an authentic Vegas hangover cure, this is the place for you!

I am big fan of reviewing places on what they are and as an independent American diner I have to…read moregive this place five stars. Located over by Aston uni campus this place is a bit out of the way but when looking for a late night sweet myself and a friend took a wonder over here to see what it was all about. Now I know this place will not be for everyone, it's loud and in your face in terms of design with pictures of the USA and celebrities on the walls. The menu is made up of a range of popular American classics like burgers, milkshakes, pancakes, cookie dough and ice cream. We decided to go for nachos and a cookie dough dessert to share which were both surprisingly good. The nachos had the guacamole and salsa on the side instead of being all over top which is great for a condiment lover like me! The thing that I love about this place is you can easily sit a chill for a few hours eating and drinking on a quiet weekend night off the booze (dry Jan seemed like a good idea at the time) if you are looking for a place to get something sweet with a good range of options this is a great option in the city centre.

This is a note to Kate and the staff at Free State Kitchen to say 'Thanks!' for the delicious…read moreThanksgiving dinner last month. As an American visiting England, it was a real treat to celebrate my favorite holiday with a properly prepared, mid-day feast. Free State Kitchen had everything to make for a perfect Thanksgiving. From the starter rounds of breads, cheeses, apples and pumpkin soup, to the main course of Turkey, stuffing, cranberries, mash and sweet squash, green beans and of course endless boats of gravy that carried myself and friends from Liverpool into food bliss. Topping everything with a dessert course of Pecan pie with cream was above and beyond what I could have hoped for. Liverpool is lucky to have a place like Free State Kitchen and I hope to return here whenever I am in town.

I always go to the Free State whenever I get the chance. Best wings in town, with a great selection…read moreof craft beers. Well worth a visit!

So, having had luck with recommendations from Ben C before, I thought it best I check this place…read moreout on a day in Kings Heath. Now, I was meeting Ben for lunch at Veg Out (see http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/veg-out-cafe-birmingham?hrid=GgI2cmA6RaEsO8pLKdk1Aw), I didn't actually eat here - I just grabbed a coffee to visit and soak up the ambiance (being your intrepid Yelp Community Manager). Al's Diner is just off the main stretch of Kings Heath and opposite York Road. It's easy to spot, with it's American vibe and bright red exterior. As you might guess from the name, it's got a bit of a "happy days" vibe to it. From the red and white patterned work surfaces to old school Americana prints and design touches, it's all very sweet. As I say, I just popped in for a hot drink - but I will definitely pop back in for a burger at some point! The burgers looked huge and were priced around £2.50 (without fries) making it a bargain! They also had a great selection of sweet treats on the menu at similarly reasonable prices. My coffee wasn't the best (it was served with UHT milk), but that's not why you would visit normally. I grabbed a coffee and a can of cola and I believe it came to around £2.20 - which is a bit of a steal really. I was served with a smile and felt welcome throughout my whole visit (despite taking up a whole booth just to drink my coffee and do some work). I probably wouldn't travel all the way to Kings Heath to visit, but I urge you to pop in if you are based around here. If I was down here for the day, I would 100% make a date with one of their calorific treats for lunch or dinner.

At one time I counted 12 places that you could get chicken and chips from between The Sun at The…read moreStation and The Pear Tree. It doesn't take much imagination to offer something original in the ways of fast food. Al's Diner have spotted a niche in the market and jumped right in. They serve burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and deserts in such authentic US surroundings, (NYC print wall paper, state-side memorabilia authentic shake-bar stools) that you half expect Arthur Fonzarelli to enter stage right with a 'Hey!' and start asking 'bout Richey. This place is very popular with tweens, who have claimed it as their own space to meet, hang out and gaze out of the window while supping a shake. Others like to drop in for a pre-pub snack before hitting the High Street. Families are catered for too, and on a Friday evening they take time out from busy schedules for some quality informal dining time together. Those who believe that 'It's Dork To Eat Pork' can join in as the hot-dogs here are made with beef. In fact, the whole menu is Halal. Service with a smile comes as standard, and they'll tweak meals to suit you. There's a level of community and philanthropy going on here which is hard to beat. If you haven't got an Uncle Sam then you can find a surrogate family member in Al.

I had a day off, so me and the missus decided to go out for dinner.. I'd heard of this place…read morebecause it used to be the suburban bar and the opening night was a few weeks before.. they have a 3 meter big screen for sports downstairs and a restaurant upstairs.. you can book a table upstairs but you can also sit downstairs and still order a full menu in front or a massive tv. Anyway.. I ordered ribs and my other half got a brisket salad.. I have to say they both tasted amazing, if you like sticky ribs then you have to go there.. I'll be going back for sure. It's probably the best place for food in bingley now.. taking over from the potting shed in my opinion.

Visited this recently refurbished pub. It's a great stop for a family wanting American style food…read morewith burgers and sandwiches filling most of the menu. For an English burger we found it to be very good. We also liked the free refills with ice on the soda and the family friendly seating - both indoor and out. The pub was very dog friendly as well as cyclist friendly - as we found many clean dogs and dirty cyclists mixed in among the locals and families on holiday.

After big meal, walking around and playing some arcade games. we decided to go for desert and have…read morea chat. I have heard good things about this place and their dessert. I haven't had dessert from here so my hopes were high from what I've heard, and also couldn't think of any other place that do deserts in Star City. Place wasn't full and got table easily. I love that theres TV all over and they played music videos from 90s. It's good distraction for the waiting part of your food. I've got a thing for waffles, pancakes and crepes. I got a nuttela and banana waffle, which my friend later told me I had orderd the most expensive dessert on the menu £6.50. I felt guilty and knew theres no way I'm going to finish it. You can have it with ice cream or just whipped cream. Less than five minutes and I'm already digging in. I just have to say this is one of the best waffle I've had. Was so soft and buttery but felt light. Just melts in your mouth. I loved it and even knowing I had no more room left to finish I still tried. Banana and nuttela sauce went well with waffle. Though it does later gets too sweet and started to take off the sauce as it was too much. If wasn't for eating not long before, I would have had 2 of these.

Yes please!! It may not be big, it may not be clever but Tinseltown hits the spot. Those folk who…read moreare a bit precious about food and scoff at the thought of choosing an American-style diner over more 'fancy' options really won't enjoy Tinseltown but, for anyone who thinks a juicy burger and milkshake combo done well is just as good an option, you're in luck. Located in the city's off-the-track Star City complex, Tinseltown is in debt to Hollywood although the food it offers is likely never touched by any actress hoping to get an agent. It's all about moderation though so, as an end-of-week treat, Tinseltown offers the goods. The last time I went was a couple of months ago and I stuck to the classics: vanilla shake complementing a double cheese burger with fries. It's simply delish and a lot more satisfying than Maccy D's. The menu offers more exciting options (including, of course, 'Challenge' burgers because America just hearts obesity) but, if I'm going to an American-style diner, I'm not gonna go for chicken or spicy - don't mess with the cliche, guys! The restaurant itself is fine but nothing special (or that authentic) inside, reminding me of a similar venue I encountered at Disney's MGM Studios in Florida. As expected though, the waiters are very friendly as if trained in 'have a nice day' school.

AVOID AT ALL COST! These guys sent us a £60 parking charge because I drove in, looked at the menu,…read moreand decided to leave. In total, we spent 12 minutes in their empty parking. We were not parked there to go to McDonalds or any other restaurant, but OK Diner, like the owner tries to pretend we did to justify this unjust charge. If you tell the owner this, he will tell you that it is your problem and that 5 minutes is more than enough time to find parking, read the signs, look through the menu, and leave. Do yourself a favour and read through the many reviews on Truspilot of people who fell for this.

What a beautiful place. Came for first time for a fry up to nurse my hangover. Food was nice but…read morecould have been a little bit hotter but other than that, it was what I needed. Staff were lovely x

Visited: 13/5/14 I…read morecouldn't fault the place really. Good service and great food. I had chilli in the skillet for the starter, and this was great. £4.85 The fillet steak was perfect - £22.50, with nice chunky chips, and succulent mushroom. I had a pint of Shropshire Gold - £2.70 A large glass (250ml) Malbec - £5.75 Definitely go back again..... Note it was quite full for a Tuesday, and we were asked if we had a reservation, but they found us a nice spot in the conservatory. I suggest you book.....

Extensive drinks menu, mainly wine and beer, fairly reasonably priced for pints, which is obviously…read morethe local tipple. We were welcomed by a not fabulous smell, but I trusted my friends stamp and we sat down, thankfully out of stink range. Bread and such for starter, and the most rock solid cold butter I have ever met, which is a personal gripe when they give you that super soft lovely white bread, but I used my innovative streak and held the butter dish over the candle for a little while whilst the waiter was;t looking. Out mains were great, huge portions of meat, two minutes longer and it would have been too dry, but a through dousing of gravy mostly disguised that. No greens on the plate though. Mash was good, smooth, but fluffy rather than creamy slop that restaurants seem to think we all love. We both plumped for the same pud, cola cake, as it tempted us oddly (must ignore curiosity cola puns...) and it was one of the oddest textures i've had, heading towards jelly like. It wasn't unpleasant, but I would;t call it cake. Not bad, but priced at a similar level to other places nearby that pip it.