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Highspire Diner

4.6 (92 reviews)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Fish sandwich! Watch out for our Lent Specials
Amanda W.

I have been eating here for about 6 years! Always great food and service. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. You can't go wrong. If you ask for something and they don't have it, they will make every effort to get it to be on special if possible. Go in and see for yourself. Friendly staff. Great food. Great service!

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Lisa B.

Ambiance was great in the original classic diner but had a slight odor. We ordered a Sideliner and creamed chipped beef over toast with homefries. Food was cooked to order. Sideliner was very good according to my husband, however, my creamed chipped beef was quite dry (the gravy part)--the potatoes were good though. Service was good and friendly. Prices were on par for the area. Parking is in the back of the building.

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Kc C.

This is how good my chili was! Food was great as always. Employees are always pleasant here and ambiance is chill and cozy. Will be back.

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Cheryl S.

The old time diner has a new life with the new ownership. The place was crowded, but efficient friendly service was given. The real treat is the expertly prepared breakfasts. Will come back daily.

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Katelynn P.

Loved this joint. I was visiting the town for a wedding, and went for breakfast on Sunday. You can tell a lot of people consider this their "3rd place" - comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere-- kind to newcomers. Staff had some funny banter with regulars and newcomers. My food was fantastic- exactly what you want for breakfast - pancakes were super tasty and my eggs were cooked perfect. Big fan- will be back when back in town.

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Best breakfast in the Highspire/Middletown area. Great old school prices with great ice cream parlor type atmosphere.

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Awesome place. Unique items on the menu. Great ambiance. Small, and cash only. Friendly statt.

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All day breakfast is awesome! The home fries are crispy, and toast is buttery and the eggs are…read moreperfectly done. We've never been disappointed in the food. And the servers are super nice.

I've been making the 20-25 minute drive to Angie's Diner for at least 10 years because, in my…read moreopinion, they're the only place around that serves truly authentic Amish-style creamy chicken and waffles. I've happily made it a destination restaurant because I always felt the food was worth the trip. That's why this visit was so disappointing. The creamy chicken was nothing like I remembered. Instead of the rich, thick, yellow gravy I've always loved, it was thin and almost like a clear broth. The waffle arrived folded over on the plate, so even the presentation wasn't very appealing. My mashed potatoes were fine, but my second side was a single-serving lunch cup of applesauce, which honestly felt more like something packed in a school lunch than something served in a restaurant. Unfortunately, the atmosphere wasn't much better. The first booth I sat in was dirty, so I moved to another one. I genuinely felt sorry for my waitress because she was obviously overwhelmed. She was pleasant, apologized several times, and was clearly doing the best she could under the circumstances. She kept mentioning that her relief person never showed up and was running around trying to keep up with everything. The cook even came out and announced, "That's the last order I'm taking," which made the whole dining room feel tense and uncomfortable. Whether he was simply overwhelmed or not feeling well, it wasn't the kind of atmosphere you'd expect when you're trying to enjoy a meal. The bright spot was the club sandwich I ordered to go. It was made exactly as requested and was very good. What concerned me most, however, was what I observed regarding sanitation. I watched a container of individual half-and-half cups accidentally spill onto the floor. Instead of discarding them, they were picked up and placed right back into the refrigerator to be served to future customers. Later, I also watched clean drinking cups dropped onto the floor and then placed back with the clean cups instead of being rewashed. Those are the kinds of things customers notice, and they undermine confidence in a restaurant's sanitation practices. Checkout was also frustrating. Even though I was the only customer waiting to pay, it took three employees about five to seven minutes to figure out an issue at the register. I don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, especially for a restaurant I've supported for so many years. My hope is that management takes this as constructive feedback because Angie's has been one of my favorite destination restaurants for a decade. I'd love to recommend it with the same enthusiasm I always have, but the food quality, sanitation practices, and overall dining experience need attention. Loyal customers notice these things because we genuinely want to see a restaurant we love continue to succeed.

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