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    Grandma's Diner

    3.3 (105 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Stephen C.

    This family owned cafe is run by a sweet lady who is very proud of her family. I came with a coworker and wasn't all that hungry, I ordered an arepa, which was very good. The menu is an assortment of waffles and breakfast food with lunch items from burgers to specially sandwiches. The price point is reasonable. Service was excellent

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    Renee P.

    This place could not have been better! They sat our family of nine quickly and the service was SPECTACULAR. There were a variety of options, everything was delicious, and there was never-ending coffee. So glad we discovered it!

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    Mike B.

    A good breakfast at this local spot on this Sunday morning. Grandma's is hopping on Sunday morning, with a full house of COVID spaced tables and a steady flow of to-go orders. It was clear that the kitchen was straining to keep up. A very good problem to have, I would say. I opted for 2 eggs, over easy, bacon and pancakes. The eggs and bacon are well prepared and piping hot. Pancakes arrived lukewarm, but still delicious. The western omelet was great. Nice and fluffy and filled with freshly chopped veggies. Substituted sliced tomato for the toast at no charge, a nice touch. As long as you're not in a hurry, this is a great spot for some delicious diner food.

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    7 years ago

    Outstanding breakfast place. Love the owner. This is definitely a joint, not upscale, but the food is fantastic.

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    8 years ago

    Grandma's Diner serves an excellent, cheap breakfast. The staff is very friendly, service is quick, and food is great!

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    Waited 25 min for a simple breakfast. Food was okay but Portions not generous. If that was two eggs, they were pigeon eggs.

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    Awesome food and the best sausage I've ever had. Staff is super friendly and great with their service.

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    Best Arepas in town! Green sauce had the right amount of heat. Friendly service. I will definitely be back for lunch soon.

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