Food was good but took a bit to come out. When we walked in we were not greeted, more so ignored. Waitress walked by and never said anything. We were expecting a "someone will be right with you" or a "Hey welcome in, I'll grab the hostess". Instead we stood waiting until the hostess came out from the back and saw we were there. The whole place is very dated but not in a bad way. It gives a very homey feel and I was surprised that it was very clean because usually older restaurants like this that still has curtains from the 80's are all nasty and dusty BUT this place was clean and well kept! (Maybe could use new wall art). All that being said the food came out hot and was very good and I would go again. read more

Very good home style food and a hometown diner feel. Mary's is well known for their like mom used to make. Assuming your mom was a good cook. Service could be a little slow when they are busy. read more

Called in my order 30 minutes early the person taking it kept reading it back wrong, finally thought it was ok, went to pick up order, they lost it, no food, 2nd time in 3 weeks, been going here for over 50 years even when it was A&W, they permentently lost my buisness. read more

Friendly staff and old school diner atmosphere. We enjoyed fresh salad, salads, and wraps for lunch. Pricing was reasonable also. Definitely will be back. read more

Great service. Pecan Waffles excellent! All you can eat friday fish fry - excellent. All you can eat was haddock. They also have perch. Fries were coated(not a fan of coated fries. Restaurant was clean, lots of seating, lots of parking. Lots of desserts. Chocolate cream pie, lemon meringue pie, many others. Enjoy! read more

I was there at 7:55 ish, on a Friday night. I was in the mode for fried / Broasted chicken. The open sign was on, the door was open and the dining room was empty. A guy met me at the host station and he asked me I was there to pickup to? I told him no, I wanted to dine in. No, he said, kitchen is closed, but the lettering on the door and the web says 8:30 close. I walked away and then went back. "So I don't do this again. Your open till 8:30, correct?", "Well, not tonight. Can I get you something To go?" "So, the kitchen is not closed? and maybe you would serve food to me?" I presume you are a manager." "Well, I'm sorry it is closed." It was a nice attempt. I heard from a friend that the chicken was signature level and the soups are as well. So, I can't write about the food, or service. Do I plan to return to a sit down place a couple of miles from my home? Ah, no. Turn off your open sign if you are not open. When I worked as a server, floor manager etc. we stayed open and would even seat people at 5 minutes to closing. read more

We came on a Sunday around 1pm. It was still busy and there was a line of about 15 people in front of us however it moved quickly. After around 15 minutes, we got seated. The server was quick to take our drink and food orders. The specials were a great deal price wise. The dumpling soup was amazing. The broasted chicken was freshly made and some of the best I've ever had. The ribs were also good and fell right off the bone. They do not serve any alcohol. The decor was of an old school diner however was very clean. When you get your check, you pay up front. They have a refrigerator near the front where you can buy prepackaged soups to go. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Service was great, food was fresh. Would recommend to others. The deep dish apple pie with caramel and ice cream was really delicious. 100/10 read more

I have eaten at Mary's several times, and always found it enjoyable. However my recent visit was horrible, and bears review. I arrived at 6pm on a Saturday evening, expecting to order Tenderloin tips and they were already out. I realize it's a popular item, but it was still early and they should not have been out of them. A good restaurant anticipates, and prepares extra of popular items. After looking at the menu, I ordered a turkey club sandwich and the waitress brought me a BLT. When I reminded her what I had ordered, she insisted I had said BLT. So now, I've been disappointed twice but being hungry I opted to eat the BLT that was brought to me. It was horrid. The bread had not been toasted in a toaster, but just tossed in the oven to toast, and it was hard as a rock. Also, I asked for hash browns instead of french fries, and they were greasy. When I went to pay, the hostess asked me the standard question if everything was OK. I told her no, it was terrible. She didn't even care. Just gave a curt "I'm sorry," and took my money. I asked her "Don't you want to know why it was terrible?" Without going into the other things, I just mentioned how disappointed I was that they were out of the Tenderloin Tips. Her response to this was, "I don't cook the food." I won't be back. Ever. read more

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant today. Recognizing that it was a busy Saturday morning, and we were a party of six (3 adults, 3 toddlers), still the level of service was far subpar. In fact we really didn't get any service at all. We were seated for 10 minutes, and had to ask for a server to help us. A few minutes later a server came over and took a drink order, and another 10 minutes passed without getting our drinks, and without getting to place a food order. Meanwhile, there was another group seated next to us that got served immediately. Very much seemed like nobody wanted to help us because we had three kids with us. Would not recommend coming here with kids, and I personally will probably never come here again. Which is unfortunate because I have been a happy customer at this restaurant for many years. read more

Excellent menu, reasonable prices, attentive service, great local ownership. We eat here regularly--wraps, skillets, meatloaf, potato pancakes are among the meals we have eaten. The restaurant is clean, sanitary and working with every customer. "Apparent customer" William M is likely a fake/rage review posted by a sick man. Michelin stars here? No. A hearty, reliable, well priced meal? 100%! read more

Went there for a late lunch(2pm) with my granddaughter. The breasted chicken had obviously sat awhile and was dry and overcooked. Mashed potatoes obviously instant. Much better places and choices to go. I won't be back read more

Dumpling soup and broasted chicken are my go to's for years at once was two locations. Appleton did this two location gem a dis-service closing down the road closest to me. Best diner in the world ever both nationally and internationally. read more

Love Mary's Place! They have the best breasted chicken and chicken dumpling soup. Have been coming here for years! They make picking up very easy with a weather protected pickup window - much appreciated during COVID. read more

Excellent choice for home-style cooking. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous. The staff are usually good at customer service, and are pleasant. I can't recommend their soups enough - especially the chicken and dumplings. I'm picky about dumplings, but it's perfect. Best soup I've ever had. read more

Great, homemade food with adequate service. Definitely recommend, especially the dumpling soup or the broasted chicken. Overall, a super cute family style restaurant! read more

Not impressed. The place could use new carpets and furniture, but more importantly it could use a good cleaning. The server was friendly, but the person at the register was surly. I picked at the food because it just didn't look good. What little I ate was okay, in a greasy spoon kind of way. The coffee tasted as though it was sitting around a while. There are a lot of great restaurants in the Fox Valley to choose from, there's no reason for me to choose this one again. read more

Ok, well I got the chicken Caesar salad, it was piping hot, which was very strange, & very unappetizing (except for the sliced boiled egg, that was cold). I also had the cream of cheddar & broccoli soup, which was also strange, it tasted ok, but when my husband reached over to try it, he had his fork & took a fork full of the soup & nothing dropped from it... We both started laughing. So we (kinda) had a good time at that expense. Also, it had the biggest chunk of broccoli I've ever seen in it, & that tasted ok, but it was literally the consistency of opening up a can of Campbell's cream-of-whatever soup & eating it straight from the can. My husband had the broasted chicken with mashed potatoes & sage dressing, & when he tried each item I would ask how it was, & every time he gave me a look where he'd would wrinkle his face in disappointment. He ate less than half of his food, & I ate about a quarter of mine... One other positive was that we didn't have to bother having the left overs put in a carry-out container, so we didn't need to carry that into the house when we got home read more

Long line but seated quickly. Terrible service after that, waited a good 40 minutes for someone to take our order then went to the front desk to ask for a waitress so did the table across from us. Food was hot and tasty so applause to the cook but the staff (that we had) needs training read more

Great home style cooking where the waitresses are like your mom making sure you got everything you need.

This place is exactly the same as when I was a kid... in a bad way. The booths, decor, and menu are so outdated. It's a shame, because the food and prices are decent, not great, but decent. A nice overhaul would do this place wonders. Dinner is the weirdest. They let you choose from about a hundred different side items for each entree. Things like canned pears and cottage cheese. Just... strange. There are some gems on the menu, however, like the broasted chicken and chicken dumpling soup. Their chicken dumpling soup is still one of my favorites in the area and I crave it when I'm sick. Maybe it's the soup or maybe it's nostalgia. I just can't believe this place is still in business. read more

A friend and I tried the AYCE fish (pollock) on Friday. Service was very good. Fries were good and a generous portion. Coleslaw was excellent. The fish was flaky and of good texture, but reeked and tasted of ammonia - a sign of decomposition. We should have refused it and gotten something different. Worst pollock ever, and very pricey for pollock. read more

Love this place. You have to try the Fried Chicken it is sooooo good. We have not had a bad experience here the staff is very nice and friendly. New favorite place. read more

I love Mary's. It is my favorite Appleton Diner. Usually I get the all you can eat soup and salad. And of course the soup I always go with is the WORLD famous dumpling soup... Wait? It's not World famous? ....well it should be! The dumplings are all different sizes, and plentiful. Most of them you need to cut up with your spoon. The broth is hot, and light and full of that "comfort food" flavor that we all love. The salad comes with cheese and tomatoes on top, or you can get it without, apparently, since they always ask me "are you ok with the cheese and tomatoes on top?" Absolutely! This is Wisco...you better not skip the cheese. I also have to rave about the cinnamon Apples for a minute. Hot. Bubbly. Cinnamony soft apples. It is like eating an apple pie without the crust. So it makes me feel like I am being healthy when I am probably, actually, pretty far from it. But speaking of pie... They have that too. Lots of different kinds, in a spinning case. Another of my favorite meals here is the broccoli chicken dish. It is loaded with fresh florets of Broccoli and large chunks of chicken, smothered in a cheese sauce with a cheese and bread crumb top. It is really delicious... And very filling. What I love about Mary's is that the food reminds me of having dinner with my Grandma when I was younger. Even down to the decor that has definitely not changed...like ...ever. It is a great place to bring the kids and eat a nice, no flair, but still delicious meal. read more

We will not be back. Everything is obviously from a can or frozen. If you want to advertise everything as homemade, it should be. I was obviously served boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing and my kids were obviously served Bushs baked beans. While I have no problem eating those things, I do have a problem with eating those things when the sign out front says that everything is homemade. And I certainly do not like paying almost $35 for two adults and two kids to eat. Especially when the kids meals were only $1.99. This place is outdated and dingy and old. The service wasn't even that great. We were sitting waiting for a long time for pretty much everything. I do not understand the appeal of this place, I do not understand why they're always a million cars in the parking lot, and I cannot understand why before my review it has four stars on yelp. I am truly flabbergasted. There are so many other places to eat in Appleton that do not serve canned and frozen foods. read more

My brother and I were in town for the day and thought we'd stop and get a good breakfast in a family style restaurant, as we like to support local businesses rather than the big names. We got sat quickly and the gentleman who sat us was nice. But then we sat there for at least 15 minutes and never got waited on. Meanwhile, 5 other tables came in and got service right away. 3 of which were near us. There was a man who appeared to be an owner or manager that made eye contact with my brother as he was serving the table next to us and didn't bother to check to see if we'd been waited on. One of the servers also made eye contact and just walked on by as she took a ticket to the table next to us. Was extremely disappointed and even though we aren't from the area, we wouldn't go back if we're in the area again. read more

My experiences as of late have been very good. Food is reasonably priced, and hot when you get it. This restaurant has been around a long time. Enjoy! read more

When I come home, there are two restaurants I could easily eat at forever and ever--even if I get fat. Mary's is one of them. I have never had a single bad meal when I've been here. That isn't to say all the meals are the best I've ever had, but none of them have been outright awful. The food ranges from meh to outstanding, and a lot of that depends on what you order. Mary's signature dish, which, in my opinion is the best thing they've got on the menu is the Chicken Dumpling Soup. Many a dream have been had about this food while I've been away at Madison studying. It's just--perfect. Now, when you get to dishes that are common, middle of the road (like hamburgers)--meh. You can get these anywhere, why would you want to get them here when they have things like the Chicken Dumpling Soup or their Wild Rice dish? They're also the only ones in the Fox Valley that make a good broasted chicken (I'm looking at you, Van Abel's--sit down and take notes). I love Mary's and having been there was the single best gift my ex gave to me. I loved it so much I kept it as a favorite even after the split. read more

Great experience! We had breakfast on a Friday mid morning and had excellent service, food came out very timely and tasted very good. Will definitely visit again. read more

Now living away from Appleton, I don't go as often any more. We usuually make it there for breakfast...which is really good. Today I went with my mom, son and daughter for lunch. My mom and daughter got omelets (they have a huge kids menu now including cyo omelets). My son got the chicken tenders. I wasnt sure what I was going to get, but they have a new (since I was there last) all u can eat soup and salad. I jumped at that because I love the beef vegetable soup but never get it because it's only offered on certain days and I'm never there those days. That soup is the best beef vegetable ever! Always a good local place to go. Service is quick. read more

Families with toddlers evidently not welcome. I visited Mary's restaurant on Richmond St. in Appleton on Saturday November 6. Our party of 3 adults and 3 toddlers arrived at 10:40 AM and were promptly seated. After 20 minutes we had to ask for a waitress. A few minutes later a waitress arrived and took our drink order (all waters) then walked away before we could order food. Another 10 minutes passed and she did not return. So 30+ minutes in our booth with no drinks or opportunity to order food. Meanwhile I table seated after us already had drinks served and order placed. Message received load and clear....families with toddlers are not welcome here. read more

If there is ever a restaurant you want to take someone to give them diarrhea, this is the place. The place is older then dirt, the carpet was filthy. There was dust everywhere and the food was disgusting. One good thing about the place was the server was very nice, attentive and seemed genuine. To start off, the menu items were old fashion and nothing seemed appealing. I ordered the fish platter...My big mistake, when I cut into the fish, water squeezed out of it as if it had been frozen and they warmed it in the microwave. The hamburger was tough as a hockey puck. The 1/4 pound steak was a hamburger patty with mushrooms and gravy on it. The chef salad looked like bag salad with a slice of ham and cheese ripped apart into the salad. The salad dressing was really bad mayonnaise with season salt. The tartar sauce was mayonnaise with sugar because it was sweet and nasty. Yeah, never again....I got sick after eating here. This restaurant is an epic fail....pre-cooked, frozen nasty food is what you get when you eat here. Fail fail fail read more

The food is fantastic for comfort diner type food. The waitstaff has always been friendly. The decor and cleanliness could use a little improvement. read more

Here's the thing: I love broasted chicken, and usually just the dark meat. White meat has always been dry but I think the way they have mutated chicken for meat has made it much dryer. In any case, I love chicken that is broasted. Any other way is okay, KFC regular, JJ's, other great places I like.. but broasted is the king of chicken. Mary's has the best broasted chicken in Appleton. They have the best cole slaw in Appleton. They have the best baked beans I've had ANYWHERE. And, to be truthful those are the only things I eat when I'm at Mary's. Why get anything else? Love it and if they ever close I'll be lost in the wilderness... LOST I TELL YOU!!!! read more

I have eaten here several times and the food is always good! Yesterday we got our order of Broasted Chicken and a Belgian Waffle with Strawberries as Carry Out for a Picnic with my 91 year old Mom. I was very impressed with the food and the care they took packing it for us. The Chicken was Hot, Fresh and Juicy without being greasy at all. It came with very good Cole Slaw and Mashed Potatoes. My Mom LOVES Strawberry Waffles. She used to just get them on special occasions, but now we get them for her whenever she wants. They packed each component in its own separate container so things wouldn't get soggy. We assembled things for her and she ate almost all of it, except for a small piece she gave to my sister's dog. read more

I love their Broasted Chicken and dumpling soup. I grew up eating this and it is still as good as ever. Chicken is always juicy and hot!

I wish I could give a review of the food here. I was so looking forward to a bountiful breakfast but it was not to be. Unfortunately I am TFTF which means "TOO FAT TO FIT". Like many restaurants the tables of the booths were attached to the wall so the space between table and seat is non negotiable. We tried the chairs at a table but they were unpadded and hard on the backside. We took our coffee to go which was very tasty. It seems to me that restaurants would want their larger clientele to be seated comfortably as we generally eat more therefore they make more money. read more

If you're looking for a good chicken dumpling soup this is the place. Eat in or take out - you can't beat it!

In Summer,you can't get a better treat than the cold strawberry soup...DELISH!!

We ate there this evening and did not have a good experience. The waitress did not make us feel welcome. When the food arrived it was cold, not luke warm, but cold. When we mentioned it to another waitress she told us to wait until our waitress could take care of it. This was after 5:00 pm and the restaurant was not very busy. When our waitress did come she did have our food reheated. The portions were small. After finishing the main course the waitress brought the check and never asked if we would like desert. This is the second bad experience we had at this restaurant in the last month and it will be the last read more