Had breakfast at this cute diner. Everything tasted great and the service was excellent!

Typically the food is great. However the last time I went it was terrible. I was super excited to take my kids to a new place for breakfast and they left saying to never bring them back. The pancakes and turkey bacon were completely overcooked. Had to send them back it was so inedible. The mashed potatoes were cold Then they returned with pancakes still overcooked and raw bacon. The waitress was inattentive and didn't even say anything when we asked for the food to be replaced. Of course this was the experience when I had my kids. I don't know if they had new cooks in the back or everyone was just ready to go home. I'll probably give them another shot since previous experiences have not been like that it just won't be any time soon read more

Really neat place. It's like a two story diner. It looks like a classic chrome diner though. I got an egg white omelette with mushroom mushrooms, feta spinach, wheat toast, home fries. Then I got a side of lox for some reason. I just really wanted it. I kept thinking this kind of looks like a strange breakfast. Whatever. It's $25. Half of that was unnecessary fish but it was really good. Then they bring you out two tiny donuts. They make these daily and man are they good. Glad they were tiny. I could see myself housing a lot of those if they let me back in the kitchen. They remind me of the old fashioned donuts that aren't super sugary. Then I think they put some cinnamon on them. Really great place overall and I'll try to stop whenever I'm in town. read more

Shiny metal diner with neon, very period. The food, diner impressive. I had an open faced turkey sandwich. It came with mashed potatoes (clearly made there) and what I would guess was a fresh vegetable medley. So comforting. (You should put gravy on the potatoes.) read more

Stopped in for breakfast and really enjoyed the experience. The staff is friendly, and the owner has a great personality--he personally greets everyone and checks in a couple of times to make sure you're doing well. The place has that classic old-school diner vibe, and there's even a garage with vintage and newer cars to check out, which adds a unique touch. Definitely a fun spot for both good food and a bit of nostalgia read more

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Good old fashion greasy diner! Very prompt service. Well run. Hard to find foods like spakel and grits. Great place if you are in the mood for greasy food! read more

Classic diner with great service! We come here regularly for brunch. The coffee isn't the best but the food is yummy!

One of the best Breakfast places....lots of choices and all very good. Service is a little slow but it's clean and prices are reasonable. My husband had the sausage gravy over biscuits with a Cappuccino. I had the Belgian waffle with strawberries and a side of scrapple. read more

Heard a lot about this place, everyone's always says "you gotta check it out. " Today, after visiting for my first visit, I was less than impressed. I was seated right away near the bar and waited for someone to come to my table, no one touched my table for I want to say at least 7 minutes, as numerous employees walked around the area back and forth. (I was a server- general rule of thumb is touch the table in less than 2.) Then once I ordered, the food was fast but was not what I asked for, I asked for the meat to be on the side (vegetarian- taking it home for my bf- I'm already paying for it) but that was not respected. The problem was quickly mitigated but once getting the food I was also not impressed, I'm not quite sure why everyone hypes this place up. They also had no working AC? I feel bad for the servers and cooks in the back, it was hot enough as a customer! read more

Goober’s Diner - Eggs, chocolate chip waffle, home fries, and bacon - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Stopped in for lunch on a weekday. Was able to grab a parking spot in their lot, and though they were busy, we were seated right away. Seemed to be a local, regular crowd, all walks of life. Plenty of options on the menu, we went with a steak sandwich, pastrami sandwich, pierogies, mozzarella sticks and Mac and cheese. The only dish that wasn't great was the Mac and cheese, everything else was as expected or better. Was your typical old school diner inside-neon and stainless steel-we will definitely return. And the service was excellent! read more

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LOVE this place and the eggs benedict florentine. When I get my car serviced at Honda up the street I stop here. The owner seems to be hands on. He walks around, greets guests and I have seen him helping the staff when it gets busy. Servers are wonderful and the young lady hostess is sweet and friendly. (I live in delaware and don't know why it shows San Francisco) read more

Greeted as soon as we walked in. Our waitress was Chelsea who was Very Nice and Helpful. I had the Turkey club .... Delicious Husband had an omelette said was good. When in area would definitely go back. read more

Our waitress was so kind! Had a great breakfast, and ambiance was adorable. Very classic diner vibes, will go again!

Typical diner fare in a clean faux-retro atmosphere. Attentive service. Decent prices. Nostalgic feel. Quality food prep.

Was looking for a diner in the area and was enticed by the photo of Goobers. Noticed some antique cars out back when we pulled in, which added to the charm. Inside was bright & clean with pops of red, giving a snazzy retro feel. We were sat at the counter because it was so busy, that was the only downside. But we left with full and happy bellies. I was pleasantly surprised with the open-faced crab melt that had real crab meat! At a diner! Wow. I was told everything is made from scratch at Goobers. I believe them and hope to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Goober’s Diner - Open-faced crab melt on English muffin, with side of mashed potatoes and gravy - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great experience. Staff were attentive and service was fast. Food came out in a timely manner and tasted great. Excellent diner if you are vegetarian, they have impossible sausage. Everything was good would highly recommend and will be back. also a cute place. read more

Goober’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Omelets are excellent and the servers were friendly and prompt. Loved the old school diner atmosphere with a mix of vintage auto / racing memorabilia. We travel to Wilmington DE frequently, but it was our first time at Goobers Diner. read more

Food was awesome, service was awesome despite the long wait, ambiance is a classic diner.

This is one of favorite diners in Wilmington. They serve turkey breakfast products, the corn beef hash is great and the desserts are delicious. Everything you want in diner style dining. Servers are always just the right amount of attentive and they even have the old school cars out front or in the garage next door to transport you back in time a bit. read more

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My family was there yesterday, 9/20/25. We were celebrating my Mom's 94th birthday. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our waitress, the management serving our group along with other staff were awesome. They loved the retro style of the facility. My grandkids asked my son and daughter-in-law when can they come back! It was the 3rd time my husband & I have been to Goober's, the 2nd time for my Mom and the first time for the rest. We were a group of 9 and were seated upstairs. We will be back! Thank you for helping me to make my Mom's special day such an great occasion for her. Susie A, Newark, DE PS I would have rated it a 10 if it went that high! read more

Excellent food, generous portions at very reasonable prices. There were 6 of us and we all loved what we got. Friendly service. We will be back! read more

I got the best potato pierogies I ever ate here !! 5**** Recommend to try them at Goobers !!! read more

So glad we found this place. The service and food were great. I left my glasses and when I went back the young woman was at the door with my glasses in hand. read more

Goober’s Diner - Everything was delicious! I'd go back in a heartbeat... - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Food was OK, but they need to update their website in terms of wine prices. We ordered a bottle of Chardonnay that lists the price online as $27 but we were charged $38! read more

Good dinner food and service is overall is good. The only complaint, Our table had an elderly person, who asked one of the staff for more water. They were repeatedly told to wait for the waitress. This was the only unsatisfactory service response from the staff. If we weren't finished with our meals and the individual decided to wait for our waitress we would have addressed it directly and differently with the manager. Good portion and good selection makes it the trip. The biscuits and gravy were perfect as were the over medium eggs and bacon. Well the bacon was thick cut and a touch salty but worked well with the other dishes. Pancakes were large and fluffy but they do charge for extras such as chocolate chips. But the prices are reasonable. We won't hold behavior of a single individual against the establishment. Everything we ordered and requested was hot and delicious. You can sit at the counter, the two seaters, booths or the large tables. It looks like a stereotypical classic diner from the movies. Parking may be a problem especially for those with supersized SUVs, TRUCKS or other vehicles. read more

Goober’s Diner - Artist rendition of the diner. - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

The food is really good! The Diner is clean & the staff are a big help! I really like their omelettes! I like their menu! read more

Great service. Great food. Clean and fun diner decor. Get the cheesy hash brown taters if you're going there for breakfast. Very good. read more

Goober’s Diner - Cheesy taters the way to go here. - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Tried this place for the first time today and will be the last time. Was very disappointed in the small breakfast menu. Ordered a mushroom omelette with cheese, home fries with onions and scrapple. Food came out in a timely fashion however, everything was, COLD!! When our waitress, Melanie came to check on us, I asked to have hot food and she kindly replaced the home fries. The place was not busy and for being first time customers, I expected quality food. Service was great but food lacked big time! Again, we will not be back. read more

Have eaten here with friends...we have eaten all over the menu! My personal favorite is the Shrimp and Grits...Having spent several years in New Orleans I know what this dish should taste like! Great job! read more

This is a great little restaurant for a typical morning breakfast. I had a veggie egg, white omelette and added a few extra veggies. It was delicious. Other people in my party had scrambled eggs and bacon with hashbrowns and sunny side up egg with bacon and hashbrowns, yet another one had a regular omelette of some sort that they loved . Only complaint is the toast was burnt. I was surprised they served it that way. The service was amazing. I love their unisex bathroom as it has a urinal in it, which is necessary for unisex bathrooms. read more

Goober’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I ordered the 2 eggs anyway. I ordered scrambled and what I got was so small that I had to actually look for the eggs. No lie .felt like complaining but by not patronizing again should be sufficient. They take ur. Order then forget u. read more

Went for breakfast and we had the Chicken & waffle, Eggs Benedict and Hotcakes with turkey bacon. The coffee was good and the food was delicious. Service was nice and attentive. Was in and out quickly. Friendly staff read more

Goobers is eye catching an nostalgic from the outside to the inside. Friendly staff ,quick service, delicious food, and we will return read more

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first time in a two story diner. It's so SHINY. Inventive menu. Partner had the silky chicken and slippery dumplings. Like an elevated PA Dutch pot pie. Tables have USB outlets to charge your phone. I got a slice of French toast $2.50. Dragging it through that chicken gravy was a bit of heaven. It was also pretty good with some syrup. I also had the apple and endive (Belgian) salad. Dressing was odd. No lemon seen. Goat cheese not mentioned. Still pretty good. Coconut cake better than chocolate. $40 tab totally worth it. read more

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Food was very good. Service was quick. Ambiance: a real diner with friendly people and great comfort food. I had the steak and eggs. read more

Goober’s Diner - A real diner feel. - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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The service was fast and friendly. The retro concept and decor makes it a fun atmosphere for eating. Our 8 year old loved it. He had a chicken quesadilla that he really enjoyed. I had a chicken steak sandwich and French fries. The French fries were very good, probably the best I've had in a long time. But my chicken steak sandwich was dry. It was so little meat, so few onions and mostly bread. The chicken itself was on the dry side. My husband had a breakfast sandwich he liked (I think avocado, bacon and egg. My son and I shared the chocolate mousse dessert cake which was very good. I'm not sure if we'll ever come back though. Maybe just for dessert read more

It was diner food, so good for diner food. A bit salty for our tastes and toast was a little burnt. The service was fast and friendly, she checked on us a couple of times. The restaurant was very clean and bright. The music was fun and fit the diner theme. I would come back, but would ask to not salt items. We ate breakfast so not sure about other items read more

Goober’s Diner - Bar seating - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Great vibe and the food was delicious! The corned beef hash was outstanding, was nicely minced with onions. We would absolutely return!

I love a good diner and this is a super retro and clean one with averagely priced food! I went for breakfast (at 6pm) and loved every bit of it! The kids menu was stacked with great options too. A coloring placemat was included which was a nice perk. Love that this diner has an upstairs and downstairs! Everything seems nicely spaced and all condiments are single use! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Goober’s Diner - Egg and cheese Breakfast sandwich - Diners Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Atmosphere: If you are looking for a retro and fun diner, Goobers Diner is it. The outside is a big, metallic, retro-looking diner. It's unique in the fact that it has two floors that customers can sit at. I honestly can't remember if I've been to another diner with two floors. Inside is as retro as it comes with shiny red booths, the standard diner-style tables, a full-length bar, and a few tables too. There is also an outdoor seating area where you can sit by old-school cars. How fun. One thing to keep in mind about the outdoor seating is that they have transformed several parking spaces into seating, so there isn't a lot of parking at Goobers Diner. Food: Goobers Diner is open Sunday-Tuesday from 9-3 and Wednesday-Saturday from 7-9. Interesting they aren't open earlier on Sunday. Anyway, we arrived on a Wednesday for dinner. They serve breakfast all day and have several fun and unique lunch and dinner options. Ultimately we decided to get the buffalo chicken flatbread to start, and I got the chicken and waffles as my entree. The buffalo chicken flatbread was good. There was plenty of cheese as well as buffalo chicken. It had a kick but wasn't overwhelming, and you didn't feel like it was ever "too much." I was a big fan. The chicken and waffles were one of the better chicken and waffles I've had recently. It wasn't overpowering; the chicken was perfectly breaded, while the waffles weren't soggy. The amount of soggy waffles I've had recently (like LOL, the waffle kitchen) have been gross. Anyway, my chicken and waffles at Goobers Diner was great. My entire meal was great, and I was extremely pleased with my choice. Desert: I decided to order the confetti cake to go. It called my name when I saw it while walking in. The bright pink mousse and the fun confetti sprinkles told me to get it. I was happy with my selection when I brought it to our hotel. The cake tasted good, and the frosting and mousse were perfect. I could have used more frosting, but I can always use more frosting. Service: Our waitress was extremely friendly, and our food came out fast. We were in and out of Goobers Diner within 30 minutes. It was one of the fastest meals we've had. In all, it was perfect. Cost: $ The flatbread, chicken and waffles, and confetti cake cost $30. It was a lot of food, and I think of the Jax Diner in Napa, where the chicken and waffles were $30. Overall thoughts/Would I Come Back to Goobers Diner? I enjoyed my experience at Goobers Diner, and I would definitely return. I wish they existed when we lived in New Jersey, and it's a great option if you find yourself in Wilmington. read more