Its ALWAYS GREAT FOOD! I do have suggestions... PLZ put the daily specials online with the…read moredate/day. That wld b soo helpful. PS The site has a menu from April

This is your quintessential small town American eatery. It's unassuming on the outside with a very…read moredated, all light wood, unrefined interior. I ordered a banana waffles with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs were perfect, the bacon was great and the waffle was amazing. It had bananas on the inside only and though it would've been nice if it had some additional banana slices on top with some whipped cream, I did literally get what I ordered! This place doesn't give off "above and beyond" vibes, it's all straightforward. This place is the epitome of "what you see is what you get" and I got what I got, and what I got was good!

My grandparents introduced me to the diner and I have been going ever since! I love this place with…read moreall my heart, I truly do. BUT the new cook and waitress are just not okay. The food quality is terrible when Gus isn't the cook. Some of the food was overcooked and then other ones like pancakes were undercooked in some parts. I had egg shell in my eggs... how. When Gus is not around it seems like it's a hangout club for the regulars. The hangout part isn't a bad thing at all, I find it to be a bad thing when the waitress is yelling through the diner about VERY inappropriate things. I do not plan on going back if I see either of them running the show. I am very disappointed with my last few experiences here. It's a shame to see a place that means so much to people slowly start to decline.

I'm 60 years old, and my grandfather used to take us to Al's when I was a kid. Nothing has changed…read morein the last 60 years, and I mean that in the best possible way. The prices are still inexpensive, the portions are generous, and the food is consistently high-quality. It's one of those rare places that stays true to what made it great in the first place. A classic that still delivers every time.

Went there to have some of Mel's spaghetti sauce. Order an order and ended up with noddle and the…read moretiny amount of meat sauce. They can keep.

We were greeted warmly by the owner of this fine Irish Pub!! She is lovely and so very nice…read moreoffering us a choice of breakfast or lunch menus. The specials were on the board but my girlfriend and I chose a late breakfast hers was a half Benedict Breakfast and I had their Corned Beef Hash , Eggs, Homefries, raisin toast! Both of our Breakfast items were served Hot and Delicious! Excellent Hash and Egg Benedict!! Great place and St Patrick's Day is coming around the corner!!

On the hunt for breakfast and landed on this spot. I have to say I feel like I went back in time,…read morereminds me of my grandmothers house back in the day. It's a seat yourself kind of place so we found our way to the back and found a table. The server come over shortly after and took our order. We both ordered coffee, 2 eggs, sausage patty, home fries, and toast. The coffee was very weak basically tea. The food was okay, nothing to write home about. Very underwhelmed. The ambiance is very dated and due for a renovation.

This is a great little mom and pop breakfast shop, the prices are amazing! You can have a whole…read morebreakfast under $15-$20. My go to is always the blueberry pancakes which are HUGE ( the size of the whole plate ) the servers and staff are super friendly and were very attentive on making sure I got anything I needed! I would recommend this place

I arrived just after they opened at 6am and spent the entire day here as my "office." Yes, it was…read morecoffee with a bagel to start, a lovely sandwich for lunch and then I was there as they closed for the day at 3pm. No one minded at all. Comfortable seating and great coffee. I started the day with a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I thought it was going to be jalapeno cream cheese but it ended up being cream cheese topped with jalapenos. Okay, different but still good. Lunch was a ham and cheese sandwich that was nicely loaded and served with fabulous kettle chips. Filling and inexpensive. Wifi worked well and the place was quiet enough all day that I was able to work easily. A few Zoom calls here and there, comfortable. I would absolutely return to Dam Cafe. [Review 1684 of 2024 - 1231 in Massachusetts - 22707 overall]

This spot is kind of a hidden gem, off the beaten path. It's in an older building, what you'd…read moreexpect in New England diners. The menu is generous, the portions good, the taste is great. The service was good and the vibe was good. I'd def come back.

For my son's birthday, we usually go to 3 different restaurants. My son and I Have been looking…read morefor a good diner. My son found this restaurant via an internet search. The first thing that increased my appetite was the aroma. Our waitress, Rachel, was very friendly and advised us that the cook made outstanding pasta dishes. I ordered a veal dish that was outstanding-fresh vegetables, quality veal and my son's pasta with sausage was great. We had the daily soups with our meals-chicken noodle and stuffed pepper both were outstanding-fresh vegetables, chicken, and the stuffed pepper soup tasted like a stuffed pepper. Outstanding service by Rachel, outstanding homemade food with fresh vegetables and quality meats. We ordered two entrees for home the broasted chicken and veal franchise (excellent)\. Finally, the prices of all meals are reasonable. We will be going again!!!!!!!! I highly recommend--give this place a visit.

Placed a door dash order, dasher had to wait 45 to 50 at restaurant for food. I called restaurant…read moreand all was offered was "we are sorry, we are very busy". Soon after door dasher left as couldn't wait any longer for the order and now have to wait for another dasher to arrive for order??? I would cancel the order but door dash will not let me without losing my ability to receive a refund. This will be the last time I place an order with this restaurant.

This is a local diner, but I'm from out of town and it's not local to me!…read more I love this place. I find it charming and fascinating, and fortunately the food is quite tasty! I have gotten the prime rib special before and it was alright. Mind your expectations people. I ordered the surf and turf. A cut of steak, and stuffed shrimp that came with a soup/salad, two sides, and bonus vegetable and onion rings! Also, such space in the parking lot for cars to park in!

The cheese blintzes brought tears. No further comment…read more Seriously though, the service and environment were great, and the food was outstanding. Everything, from the french toast to the sausage egg and cheese sandwich, was hot, fresh, and delicious. It was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time, and I am already looking forward to my next visit!

FIFTIES DINER We have been going to the Fifties Diner for…read moremany years and have always enjoyed it, but today's breakfast was the best we've ever had. I ordered the Fifties Diner Special, which came with 2 eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, rye toast, and two pancakes. Everything was excellent. The home fries arrived hot, the eggs were cooked perfectly over easy, the bacon was crisp, and the sausages were large and flavorful. The rye toast was already buttered, which was a nice touch. The pancakes were especially impressive--fluffy, moist, and served with four soft butter pats and plenty of syrup. The coffee was served in the classic old-fashioned white restaurant mugs, which added to the diner's nostalgic charm. My wife ordered the meat omelet, and it did not disappoint. It was huge, packed with meat, hot, cheesy, and cooked perfectly. The food, service, and overall experience were outstanding. After many years of visiting, this was easily our favorite meal at the Fifties Diner.

The diner itself is super cute. Soda was poured from warm…read more2 liters on the counter @2.99 a drink Mozzarella sticks were barely warmed through so the cheese was all still hard. I ordered chicken tenders and fries... paper thin tenders over cooked. The fries were good. My fiancé ordered a Ruben. The meat was grilled before going on the sandwich and was extremely rubbery and lacked all flavor. What worse was the service.. waited 15 plus minutes to order our drinks and our food. It all came out at the same time.. drinks, appetizer and dinner. Our waitress never checked back for refills or even to see how food was. She was talking on her phone instead of helping her customers. Overall I'd say McDonald's across the street will give you better for and service.

Found this off chance while staying in Chicopee. Food was fabulous. Cheese omelette, side of bacon,…read moregrilled English muffin. Husband had made to order spinach & mushroom omelette, home fries. Coffee was hot. Cream in a pitcher not the wimpy little fake things in a bowl. Our waitress Betty-Jayne was the best. I would ask to sit in her station if we ever get back. I saw her helping other staff members, directing new customers to open tables when they were cleared and handling take out orders. Very experienced and good attitude. She knows how to talk and connect to customers. A real pleasure.

Very cute local eatery. This is where the townies go. It's friendly and the prices are great!…read morePancakes are yummy and the make a perfect runny egg. Coffee is good too. If you're new - it's seat yourself, so saddle up and get a seat!

Great food.. the Bao Buns were divine , beet salad with Salmon perfectly cooked with crispy char…read moreoutside and moist tender inside and lots of beets!! Lamb chops and burger also very good Service was excellent and a nice vibe with inside and outside dining options. Highly recommend

On a street most people take to get out of Holyoke (one-way), I dare suggest to take a trip IN to…read morethis tavern. After the big St. Patrick's Day Race, we stopped in after Yelp suggested this was both on our way home AND a better bet than the food trucks. We were surprised that parking was a breeze, with multiple entrances. The seating os designed to fit couples or larger groups comfortably, and you can tell the local love to sit around the long bar and chat. We loved our booth! The staff was quick, knew a lot about the different food options, and cocktail selection and beer selection was great. We chose a different cocktail from the list, and shared a bunch of appetizers. The sprouts were good, and the wings were tasty. I think the only thing that got a "nah" was the crab cake. I definitely have it on my list to go back for a meal, noting several dinner specials that met my creative palette.