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Lindy's Diner

3.6 (150 reviews)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Lindsay B.

I really enjoyed this historic diner. The service was friendly with a pleasant atmosphere. I really liked learning about the history if this special diner.

Feta o letter & Mediterranean avocado toast with poached eggs
Jessica M.

Love this place on historic Route 66 downtown Albuquerque . The owners are always here and really nice and make a great avocado toast also omelette with best hash browns in the 505 .

Pickle fries
Mia M.

During Comic Con we needed a brain & food break to get through it, we decided to take a walk downtown and try something new- that's when we found Lindy's! Lindy's is a cute diner where you seat yourself (I love getting to pick where I sit)- and has a pretty good dinner menu. They have breakfast all day and a juicy lucy (burger stuffed with cheese) which is super hard to find on a menu these days. Our waitress was faboulous, super attentive and kind. We split the juicy lucy and a chicken sandwich both were pretty bomb. I am not a big pickle lover, sometimes I can go for some fried pickles but these were a bit too thick for me, but perfect for a pickle lover. We will defenitly be back to try something else!

Used chewing gum on coffee cup
John C.

I'm giving two stars after almost giving just one; the food was great and the server was friendly and attentive especially given how many tables she had. However, there was used wet chewing gum on my coffee mug when we were served the coffee. The table had been cleaned just before we sat down. After the coffee was served, I noticed the mug kept sticking to the table and leaving a trail of what looked like melted cheese. When I looked closely, it was used chewing gum! I went and washed my hands and let the server know. She apologized and got me a new cup. However, that was it. The restaurant didn't even discount the coffee that had gum on the cup. While the food was good and server was nice, and for that gets an extra star, chewing gum on dishes served to guests without any effort to make up for that is inexcusable.

Pile up with red and green chile
Lisa J.

Had lunch on Sunday and wondered into Lindy's. Love the inside with all the old pictures and different kinds of gadgets and machines used back in the day. We sat in the back where you can see the cooks in the back making the food. They were awesome! Great communication and getting the orders out fast. We ordered 1 of the juicy lucy burgers and the pile up with red and green and an order of green chile cheese fries to start. Green chile had just the right amount of spice that was enjoyable and very flavorful, and those fries were super cheesy just like I like them. The burgers were made to order. They were big and hella juicy and the one we ordered had the cheese inside the burger. It was amazing! The french fries were fresh hand cut fries. Man they were prefect and crunchy and you get a fresh grilled jalepeno, and boy were they spicy, but delicious. The pile up was beans, hashbrowns, bacon and 2 eggs and cheese piled smothered with your choice of chile and of course a grilled jalepeno, oh dont forget the tortilla you have to use as the spoon to sop it all up. We thought we were full until our waitress asked if we wanted dessert and so my nephew wanted an ice cream cone. That cone came out and I swear it was as big as his head! The ice cream was some of the best we have ever had. It tasted like it was homemade! We can't wait to go back! Highly recommend tou giving Lindy's a try if you haven't!

Inside the restaurant with my biscuits and gravy breakfast.
Rolley L.

I ordered biscuits and gravy with coffee. The coffee was really good. My order came with a roasted jalapeno which I loved! I have never been here before I definitely give it five stars. The food was yummy! :)

This is a Chicago Dog?
Jim R.

I guess you can't believe everything you see on TV. Somehow, Lindys Diner was mentioned on national television recently as being one of the best, if not THE best diners in the country. So while we were in the downtown area, we decided to stop in. It was a Saturday early afternoon. There was no line, but most of the tables were occupied. After a few minutes of sitting, our server finally came to our table. We asked for water, he told us there had no straws. No big deal. Then it was several minutes more before another server came by and asked if we had ordered. We answered, "No" and placed our order. Pretty simple - a Gyro plate (which was the "Special") and a Chicago Dog. After waiting for nearly a half an hour, the Gyro plate came out. It was another 15 mins before the Chicago Dog came out. The Gyro was overcooked with burnt edges and was dry. The tzatziki sauce was almost flavorless. The Chicago Dog came out placed on a broken, soggy, bun with some garnish thrown on top. (See picture). Both plates came with soggy, limp fries. The total time it took from when we sat down, until we were FINALLY able to leave, was just over an hour - for a gyro and a hot dog. The servers were nice enough and the food isn't their fault, but even the nice service couldn't save the otherwise off-putting experience.

Cowboy Breakfast
Vanessa T.

I was walking downtown with friends and we decided to stop by this place. This place is a cute diner and very old school. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was okay, nothing too special, great place to eat if you are in the area.

Hungry man breakfast
Rachelle C.

The food was ok. Connor was my server and the only person to speak to me actually and he was very nice and polite. I got nasty stares from some lady that work there. The place was relatively quiet and clean. I came for breakfast.

Metal ceiling tiles; other decor keep the nostalgia feeling while here
Kevin M.

I moved to Albuquerque in September of 2021 and continue to enjoy exploring the outstanding variety of restaurants. I am a soft touch when it comes to diners; I like the relaxed environment and comfort foods. I had beyond burger with fries. Burger good, fries outstanding. Nice service, very friendly waiter. He was attentive without hovering. I for one (and I know there are others) would like to see downtown Albuquerque flourish. As the saying goes "vote with your feet." Sum: unpretentious diner style restaurant with good prices.

a hamburger and fries on a blue plate
Danace Y.

Great value for food, big portions but quality is still great. It is the longest standing restaurant in Albuquerque and also 66 route. The burgers were really juicy and flavorful. We always get fast and incredible service. The location is really cute and it gives a vintage diners vibe.

The mother cluckin sandwich fries with nacho cheese on the side and a grilled jalapeño
Israel T.

Was passing through here for lunch came in environment and staff is very friendly I ordered there new chicken sandwich called the "the mother cluckin" very good huge burger fries were delicious came with even a grilled pepper highly recommend

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The food is always so good and the prices! Service is quick. The vibe is so cute. And they serve free cheese with the fries

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Delicious breakfast food in a diner with awesome vintage vibes, service was efficient and friendly. 10/10

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Delicious breakfast and great service! There was something for everyone in my family of picky eaters. We would definitely go back!

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