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Nelda's Diner

3.8 (200 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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NELDA'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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Sarah S.

This was a cute little stop on our long motorcycle trip. The booths were old fashioned and big enough to fit our whole group of 9 plus all our gear. It had a great old fashioned diner vibe inside and thru selection of shakes was incomparable. They had so many flavors! There were some fun food options too like potato pancakes. They did a great job splitting all the meals since most of us split our sandwiches and burgers with our significant others. The waitress was super nice and helpful.

Sarah G.

Cute old diner with a huge menu and superb service. We truly enjoyed this experience. Loved the art hung everywhere. All of our food was delicious. Our server was experienced, calm, and kind. We had a late lunch on a Wednesday, and this spot had been calling to me for some time. I would be glad to stop by here the next time I'm in Lake Isabella.

Chef Salad

Excellent food and service. Had Chef Salad (delicious and huge portion). Husband had burger and fries-very good!

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Carolyn P.

This is one of those diners that looks like it been here for forever. It is clean & well cared for. The staff if friendly and efficient. Felicity was my friendly server. My meal came out quickly and was very tasty. I ordered the "Guido omelette which had linguisa sausage, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. I had the biscuit & gravy. The biscuit was light & fluffy and the gravy had nice chunks of sausage. Good down home coffee shop food.

Chili cheese fries not bad!
El_Pito S.

Since Neldas has hired new people, I've enjoyed it much more. The staff is super cool, attentive and helpful. Love the seating of the resturant, I tend to come when there's not too many people. If you don't eat so much like I do, it shouldn't be too expensive. A cool classic diner feel to it.

Monte Crisco !!! Joe is the best period !!!!

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Neldas has great food and great service with that down home feeling... If your 8n Lake Isabella dont hesitate to stop by...

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11 months ago

Excellent milkshakes. People are really friendly and food is good. Good service and reasonable pricing for Lake Isabella..

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10/10 good food, friendly staff and the pie was sooooo good. Very diner type vibe and it was cute.

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Worst bisquits gravy ever. Just tasted like raw flour, no sausage flavor. The rest of breakfast was ok, but nothing special.

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Rat running across the floor mid afternoon that you could put a saddle on and ride. Management refunded my money fortunately without issue.

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2 years ago

Bad vibes. Came in and there was no greeting or anything and they wouldn't seat us so we just left - wouldn't recommend

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Excellent service and the dishes we ordered was outstanding. Better than any food I have had for a long time.

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