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Grandma's Diner

3.5 (81 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican
Closed • 7:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Mark T.

Setting aside the fact this is a family small business that deserves patronage. I don't see how anyone rates this beyond a one. It's charming sure but full of workers who are bowed in morning prayer (glued to their cellphones). No one looks up. Paper bowl and plastic? The server literally dumped my bowl and wordlessly shuffled off. They were all so engaged in chitchat I had to get up and ask for things. This is a regular priced restaurant with CHEAPLY executed average quality food and no service. Today there are six workers in a chat circle behind the counter. I just don't see why anyone would come back twice. I'm going /

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mia k.

Cute little diner, delicious food, friendly atmosphere and great service. Came to check out this breakfast spot with a friend, and we were not disappointed! They have custom coffee cups and serve local coffee (gotta look up the name, but I checked out the coffee shop day before coming here), how awesome is that?!!! We both got the steak omelette and it was delicious! The only downside is that they use paper plates and plastic utensils, but I think that may be due to covid? Next time I'm visiting this will be on the list of breakfast spots for sure!

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Zack S.

This is an amazing diner located in downtown Charles Town that serves breakfast and lunch. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and the prices are very cheap! I highly recommend this local diner if you are in the area.

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Michael N.

Grandma's Diner is a wonderful place to get breakfast in the morning in Charles Town WV. If you're looking for a more local feel and good food. It's a little cramped in the restaurant but the owners have been responsive to The CDC's Covid 19 guidelines and so they limit the number of customers in the restaurant. There is no outdoor seating but they do delivery though Grub Hub. I had the steak and cheese omelet with hash browns and rye toast. I thought it was delicious. When you arrive, you will see that's it's a family restaurant and the owners are extremely friendly. I found the prices are fair and reasonable. I would recommend stoping by to try it if you are in the area or are passing though Charles Town, West Virginia.

Demy N.

I really think supporting local small businesses is important these days but I should have gone to McDonald's (same quality) . Went in, sat down, no acknowledge. The group of 4 that came in after me were. Few minutes later the waitress came to take my order, ordered my coffee and coke and my breakfast. My breakfast came out in literally 5 minutes but I didn't have my drinks. The girl just acted like I wasn't even there and continued to serve the other table their food and drinks. I waved her down and asked for my drinks. Then nothing after that, Coke went empty and nothing was asked about how my food was. Anyway, I hate when staff acts like it's a hassle to deal with customers who are paying for service and good food. Bacon-flabby sausage-ok eggs-broken yolk homefries-tasteless and undercooked PAPERPLATES??? Saved the best for last, if you want to get sick, this is the place to go. I went to pay, the waitress was putting some food together and wiped her bare hands on her pants before touching the computer and my debit card. GROSS! The cook lady had no gloves on and had a slab of bacon out putting it on the griddle and touching the spatchula WITHOUT washing her hands.... You can make people sick by these actions. At least if your kitchen is visible to customers, practice cleanliness please. In the end, I had to find a bathroom immediately after I got into my car to leave. Basically paid $20 to take a crap... I will not return here at all nor recommend to anyone.

Frank N.

If I order Jalapeños on my sandwich, and you bring me fresh peppers rather than canned peppers, you have a loyal customer in me.... I love this former 'White Castle' diner in charming downtown Charlestown WV... The food is good, the prices are quite reasonable, and the staff is extra friendly. What more could you want??

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Ed L.

I ordered the Western Omelet with hash browns and toast. The food was great and well prepared. Hash browns were cooked perfectly, the omelet had all of the flavors I had expected, but the service was lackluster. There were two people in the diner, and I was only ask about a refill for my coffee once in 45 minutes. It almost made me feel as if I were an outsider, as it was my first visit to this restaurant. I ight come back for the food, but I will not be back for the service. Unfortunate.

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2 months ago

Feels like a homemade breakfast, good prices and server was very attentive. Came in on Sunday afternoon, good food!

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9 months ago

No value . Cute place. Overcharged .little amount of food . Didn't like the paper plates. Friendly waitress. Small town feel.

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Very friendly waiters are very kind the food is very good the service is wonderful I would recommend a place

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My favorite spot in Charles Town. Reasonably priced food and the staff are courteous and quick. Reliable quality of food every time I go.

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3 years ago

Serviceable diner, food. I did ask for my eggs over easy and they came well done. And the paper plates and plastic ware were not optimal.

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5 years ago

David and his crew are always on top of it, and the food is amazing. An old school, small town diner with friendly staff and patrons.

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4 years ago

Breakfast was not very good. Home fries taste like season salt. Meal was serve on paper plates and foam cups.

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Stopped in for breakfast. Food was great and service was very good. Will go back again when I'm in town.

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