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    Goldy's Grill

    4.2 (111 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Patti O.

    Wow! Glad we tried this place. Old school diner feel with a huge menu and cheap prices! Cash only spot; that's how you know the place is a gem!

    Pork chops and eggs. Also came with two mini waffles. - Two white plates of breakfast food are placed on a gray diner table. One plate contains cooked pork chops with a knife underneath, and some gravy or juice around them. The other plate has fried eggs with runny yolks and a large portion of hash browns. In the background, there are small containers and a green bowl on the table.
    eric h.

    This is a great place for breakfast. Lots of great quality food at very reasonable prices. Constant hot coffee refills. I eat here every time I'm in town.

    The image shows a breakfast setting with a stack of three pancakes on a white plate, a plate with scrambled eggs and bacon, a bowl of mixed fruit, and a hash dish topped with two poached eggs. Silverware and a glass of water are also visible on a dark outdoor table, indicating a meal served outdoors in a casual dining environment.

    Goldy's is the best breakfast & lunch spot in the area. Owner Florin is a short order cook extraordinaire! Friendly service, orders cooked to one's preference, and affordable pricing. Florin gets it right every time - never a miss! We've been coming to Goldy's on Sundays (and sometimes during the week) since they opened over 20 years. If you want a great breakfast - this is THE place!

    Bacon, eggs, fruit, toast, french toast, coffee - The image shows a breakfast meal with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, a small bowl of mixed melon and honeydew, toasted bread, and French toast with butter. There are two cups of coffee, a glass of water, and a small container of cream or milk on the table. The meal is arranged on white plates and cups on a light-colored table surface.
    Geoffrey R.

    Cute, small old-fashioned diner. It's a very different atmosphere from most modern restaurants. Super friendly service. There are many regular customers who just have friendly conversations with the servers the whole time, so it's a very sweet, warm, family kind of environment. The coffee is great, eggs, bacon, and french toast were good. Not expensive at all like most typical places you go to. Very friendly environment and nice, simple breakfast if you want something different from your norm.

    Cheeseburger Club. Yum! - A large sandwich with multiple layers of bread, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and meats is positioned on a green cutting board. The sandwich is held upright with toothpicks and appears to be in a kitchen environment, with metal surfaces and ingredients visible in the background.
    Bill M.

    Goldy's has the hardest working short order cook in the business. He is a show all in himself. I don't live in the area but my dentist does and I try to hit Goldy's every time I have an appointment. I'm real sad when they are closed or my dental work prevents me from eating. The food here is excellent. They do the basics but they innovate also. Last December I had a Cheese Burger Club. See picture. Where else could you get that? Listen it doesn't always work but I applaud the effort. Can't go wrong at Goldy's one of the best diners I ever been to.

    The image shows a white oval plate containing two Salisbury steaks covered with gravy and a portion of hash browns. The plate is placed on a table with a glass of water and condiments in the background, indicating a casual dining setting typical of a diner or American restaurant.

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    Food was great. The service is even better. Super nice and quick service including refills.

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    Nice little diner. Good food, great service (extremely friendly). Wish it wasn't cash only.

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    The food was amazing and everyone makes you feel like you are right at home. Could not have been better! Highly recommend!!!

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    A classic, good ol' fashioned diner that keeps the coffee flowing and food the coming out quick. My pancake special was really tasty!

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