As most have stated: Standard diner fare. Food comes out VERY hot, and in big portions. Omelets are great, though for foodies-some things such as the biscuits and gravy-won't leave you incredibly impressed. The sausage gravy is extremely flour-y but also very edible. The potatoes/home fries...be sure to salt them well! Overall: Good food, served hot, large portions, low diner prices, fast service, and decent coffee. A solid Diner! read more

A friend and I decided to try a diner for a change of pace breakfast and decided to come here. Parking was a little tight and took a few tries, but it wasn't that big of an issue. We both liked the direct way that you ordered: you sat down, were given a menu and then made a selection. Your order was put on the lineup and in about 15 minutes, the food arrived. We sat on the counter/bar and actually watched our food being made. I suspect in less busy times the food would be out sooner, but we arrived and it was almost completely full when we got there. We have no complaints or issues at all: Nick's Diner was exactly what we were expecting-- simple, good diner food! The location only accepts cash-- no credit or debit cards! read more

So, this is your typical dive-diner...true breakfast food and it's very basic. Even the coffee is basic, so don't expect Starbucks or DD's. Everything is cooked greasy, and it's very tasty though I've moved on from this type of meal (unless of course I'm trying to cook breakfast at home). Seating is very tight, meaning tables are close together and seating is very limited. I don't see this being a real problem unless you are larger than the average person or are trying to bring a large party for breakfast. And breakfast is all day every day... read more

I love this diner! Years ago, when I was deathly ill, the owners were very kind to me. They always have fresh real ham, and great daily specials and soups. Tops for breakfast & lunch. Cash only. read more

Nick's Diner - The counter - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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This place is friendly, family own. Feels like you're always welcome. Food is fresh and delicious . Price it's affordable.

I must admit that I come every weekend as it's around the corner from where I live. The French toast and home fries are amazing but the pancakes are great too. This post is a plea to support them during the week (M-F) during COVID. They have a good system for takeout plus they are on Uber eats. Let's do what we can to support them during the week to ensure they can stay in business read more

Great dinner . Love this place .... The location is good for me .close to my house .. The food is great .. Yes .I will continue to come here .. read more

Your advanced greasy-spoon diner full of tasty food at reasonable prices, Nick's diner is nestled on a busy corner in Silver Spring. They're closed on Tuesdays. The menu is simple and clean, offering a no-frills selection of griddle favorites for breakfast and lunch. Parking doesn't look like much, but there are a few more spaces in the back by the tower. I would recommend that you avail yourself of other restroom facilities before coming here as the bathrooms are in the back and are super-tiny. The restaurant takes cash only, but they do have a handy ATM right in the restaurant. If you're in the area, stop on by and avail yourself of the best damn ham sandwich in town! The staff is friendly and the waitresses are on point. There is bar seating and there are a few tables on the side for parties of two or more. It's a great lunch spot. Enjoy! read more

The sign of a great diner is its mise en place--when they've been at it for so long that absolutely everything is there for a reason, and the staff knows exactly where it is and can find it automatically. Nick's clearly achieved this long ago and from my experience is still running at full steam. The space itself is small, like a traditional diner, but didn't feel too cramped. It was busy but nothing felt hectic or rushed. The staff was friendly and responsive, as if it was just another day. Good signs all. The menu is simple: just the basic diner fare. We were lucky to sit at the counter across from the cook, who prepared everything effortlessly. We had eggs, bacon, and french toast, but we saw just about everything else get made and it all looked and smelled fantastic. None of the food here is creative or high-end in any way, but if you wanted that, why go to a diner? I completely disagree with the reviewer who claimed this place isn't clean. It is very clean and clearly very well maintained. Yes, it's an older space both in design and appearance. Again, it's a diner, and that is why you're there. I will say that we did have to wait for a place to sit, and parking nearby can be challenging. It is also cash only, which is a real pain. But it's also just about the best diner I've ever been to. The atmosphere was exactly right, and everything was friendly and no-nonsense. The best part? The price was no-nonsense too. This is a place that knows exactly what it's doing and does it extremely well. Be impressed. read more

Great in every way! I've been coming here for years and just realized I haven't given them the five stars they deserve. As others have mentioned, this place remains cash only so make sure to grab some before you get here. There's a bank next door with an ATM if you forget. Their breakfasts are out of this world and really can't be beat for the price. Their lunch specials are great too, specifically the spaghetti and meat sauce. Everything is cooked on two tiny flat top grills and two burners by Nick (yes, The Nick) and his son. When the place is crowded (and it is every Friday Saturday and Sunday morning) expect to wait for a table, and food moves out of the "kitchen" a little slowly due to the cooktop size, but it is 100% worth the wait. If your driving through, or have lived hear for years this place is something you cannot miss. Check it out! read more

Seriously don't waste your time or money. It's a hole in the wall with a long wait, a overbearing owner that you watch snap at her staff and food that makes you say 'eh. My pancakes were raw in the middle. We waited an hour at 12pm on a Saturday at the counter. Yelpers steered us wrong in this case. read more

Been going to Nick's for over 15 years now and it is my go to place for those mornings I don't want to make breakfast at home. I've never had a bad meal there and I truly enjoy that fact that it is a family owned and family run diner. I'm always recommending Nick's to friends, many who ask where it is even though they've probably driven by it countless times. This is the kind of place where you want to sit at the counter and not only have the staff get to know you, but have you get to know the staff. The food is delicious, the service friendly and the banter genuine. Go to Nick's once and you'll be hooked. read more

They accept CASH ONLY! Very old fashioned diner with professional waitresses. I love being there as it reminds me of a good home cooked meal! The bacon, eggs, and everything else in the menu is cooked with a home made taste to it. I've even had the sandwiches (they're known for breakfast) and that's also pretty tasty. Food is absolutely delicious!! Parking could be a bit larger. It's a small lot (really small) or you have to pay to park on University Blvd. Hence the only reason why it isn't 5 starts. Other than that, it's perfect! Also, they normally close early in the day (1-3pm) so make sure you stop by early in the morning or sometime during the morning. Well worth it!! read more

Best gyro and home fries. Potatoes peeled every morning and made the right way. If the gyro wasn't so good I would try more items. Great for breakfast or lunch read more

Best breakfast diner in Montgomery County! Hash browns are on point. Service was great and quick!

I love Nicks. My daughter and I go there regularly. The food is good, old fashioned Diner food - you know what you are going to get and you're never let down. It's family owned and operated and the staff is great. Highly recommended for breakfast. It's the kind of old school, friendly place you don't see much anymore. It's a treasure. The food is cooked right in front of you by Nick and his son and they never disappoint. Really like this place. read more

Diner atmosphere and great breakfast food. Corned beef hash was excellent and the hash browns were fantastic. Omelette s looked huge too, I'll have to try that next time. Bacon is thick cut and chewy which was a plus for me, but beware if your a crispy person. read more

Nick's Diner - Corned beef hash, fantastic! - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Nicks has been a staple in the community now. With a very old school diner feel to it, you know you're gonna get great food at reasonable prices from the moment you walk in. I usually do the breakfast once a week, and the ham platter is to die for. The ham is shaved off the shank and cooked, while the father of the family man's the egg station and creates a fluffy mound of yummy goodness. Served with toast and the coup de grace... the home fries. Soft potatoes, mixed with green peppers and onions. If you haven't been, get there asap. This is how you start a day :) read more

By far my favorite breakfast spot in Montgomery county. Their omelettes are the best!! I always go for the western omelette with cheese. The ham they use is cut right off the bone and so delicious. The breakfast potatoes are also amazing, so well seasoned with peppers and onions. I could go on and on. You can't go wrong with anything you order!! read more

Nick's is a no frills breakfast joint. You rarely find places like this outside of DC, but it is always a pleasant surprise when you do. The menu is simple and the place is small. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are plentiful. The size of the diner is my only real complaint. There is no waiting area. If you have to wait, you're pretty much on display. read more

The service here is friendly and they keep it moving. On the weekends it gets very crowded and it will be standing room only as you wait for your table. They keep it simple. Don't bother asking for turkey anything this is old school. The portions aren't huge but the taste is good. The place has the old school charm of an original american style diner. There aren't that many of them left. read more

Nick's Diner - chocolate chip pancakes - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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Good food, GREAT service, and good price! We will definitely be back. Coffee was never empty and BF really enjoyed the banana pancakes & homefries. I had the big breakfast because I couldn't make up my mind & it had a little of everything but was way too much food (for only $8.95). Check this place out! read more

This is a nice homey lil spot, where there's so much grease that your feet might stick to the floor. Nevertheless, the food was very good. Compare it to a truck stop diner, with employees who have a good seasoning hand. The bacon was crispy, eggs fluffy, and even the tap water was good. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because they need to expand; I left smelling like fried food. The servers were also nice and the wait was next to nothing ok a Saturday around 11a. I'm definitely going back for a quick, solid bite to eat. read more

There is nothing like a diner breakfast. Simple, quick, cheap. Nick's delivers. Sit at the counter for the full "experience". Scrambled eggs were made with actual eggs, which is getting to be a rarity. Had some scrapple, which I love (I realize some will gag at the mere mention -- never read the ingredient label for scrapple). Home fries are coarsely diced potatoes with a few onions and green peppers. Very good. Gotta do it again! read more

Nicks Diner is the real deal. Been eating e here since the 1970s over 30 years. Authentic Diner. Best Gyro and Ham and cheese omlete ever. Hash browns so crisp and to top it off a true family diner. Nick and his son George man the grill. Heather, Nick's daughter is a great server and his wife takes care of the register. Been here over 100 times..always great food. Parking can be a challenge and on weekends there can be a wait, but well worth the wait. Oh yea I forgot...very reasonably priced. Cash only and not open for dinner. If i could I would give 10 stars. read more

A friend took me here and told it was a very good place and that had been there for a long time. When we arrived there I saw the place could use some remodeling on the outside, when we sat down it could also use remodeling in the inside. We sat down and all that I have in my mind is this is gonna be terrible experience, also a very small place. Well let's just say the Food was so good and tasted delicious. Felt like homemade food but better. The staff is very friendly and food comes out quick. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. Overall I would recommend this place to everybody, beats ihop and almost every breakfast restaurant I been to, please stop by and enjoy this great Greek restaurant. read more

My husband and I absolutely LOVE the banana pancakes - they are our go-to order! The home fries are delightful too and are particularly great when topped with sausage gravy. This is our favorite weekend breakfast/brunch spot. Gotta go early if you want to avoid the rush, especially if there are more than 2 people in your group. read more

Love this tiny, comfy, family restaurant. I have been coming here since I came from NY. Maryland, especially Montgomery County, needs more Ma and Pops shops. Reminds me from my old hometown. The food is good, very fresh. read more

We arrived at 1:15 on a Saturday with 2 kids for lunch. There was a wait, which would have normally been ok. But they were saving two tables of their small restaurant for a party that hasn't arrived yet, and they refused to give us an estimate of our wait time. Turned out to be 45+ mins. The kids were starving by then and we told them that we wanted to order right away. They said they'd get a waitress. Took 30 minutes for the waitress to even come over - and that was after us asking 3 times. The food took another 40 minutes to make - pancakes and 2 sandwiches. Insane! The girl bussing spilled cream on us and never cleaned it up or even apologized. The waitress never brought us water even though we asked twice. And after all that, the pancakes were burned beyond recognition and the sandwiches were mediocre at best. Never again: that's for sure. read more

This place doesn't look the way the food tastes, and it's surprising how little the decor matters once you get your meal. I walked in, and I had an immediate "judging a book by its cover" reaction, wondering if I should stay. I'm glad I did, because the portions were huge, and these were the best pancakes and home fries I've ever had. The positive reviews were spot on, and I thank the Yelp community. read more

Super attentive wait staff, great atmosphere, and a hell of a price. I don't know what they put in those potatoes but there's lot of green, which meant lots of happiness. Had the "Big Breakfast" and split it with my two year old with plenty to spare. Definitely coming back. read more

After years of driving by this diner, I never stopped until today. A friend of mine now works night (and she is new to the area) and I wanted to find a place to have breakfast when she gets off her shift. One friend had placed good comments on Facebook about this and I wanted to give it a go as a place to take my new friend. Bad decision. Parking is only available if you are heading westbound on University Boulevard. Impossible from any other route. First impression on walking in at the restaurant - filthy. The floor had trash food and squished food all over the place. Space is very cramped and I thought the food was marginal at best. Over easy eggs were runny, sausage was good, The hash browns (real sliced potatoes not string potatoes like at IHOP) were flavourful BUT because they were stacked high on the grill and probably taken from the top, were only warm. The toast was scantly buttered and "hard" like it was stale. On the contrary, I was very impressed that the salt and pepper shakers were not oily from other customer fingers. Kinda blew my mind. But glad. VERY nice and welcoming staff member who took my order and checked on me appropriately half way. Water served in plastic glass; had to ask for a straw based on the general dirty state of the diner. This diner has been there forever. I'm not a fan and won't be back. But I wish them continued success. The other patrons seemed to be old friends oblivious of the squishy dirt and trash food on the floor. The testament to a good diner/restaurant is return customers. Obviously this place has a great following. But I won't be back; and I can't recommend it to my friends. read more

I have to say I am a little biased since I grew up going here as a kid, but this is a no frills All American diner that suits all of your breakfast & lunch needs. The pancakes, eggs, breakfast meats, and home fries are always cooked perfectly and I highly recommend their scrapple since it nice and thick. They also have old school diner options like sausage gravy and cream chipped beef. If you are looking for a family owned restaurant with great service Nick's Diner is definitely for you. It is cash only, so keep that in mind. They do have an ATM if needed. Also, there isn't much parking so be aware of that as well. That being said as long as Nick's is open I will be eating there! read more

I'm a diner guy. This is the quintessential diner. The food, the service, the price...all outstanding! They have a husband/wife team running the place. May they live long and prosper!!! read more

Best diner in MD great family who own it food is good price is that why if you go there at breakfast time it well be very very busy you might have to wait to get a seat but you want go wrong if you do wait great food read more

Awesome food! The banana pancakes were great! The staff were very friendly, and I was so impressed with the cooks. We were passing through town and I'm so glad we stopped here. read more

Best home fries around, I never leave Nicks hungry, great portions! Lunch specials are always tasty. Prepare for a wait on weekend mornings.

The worst ever experience if you like small hole in the places then this is your place. If you are going with a group of friends prepared to be told that your being rude for laughing to loud! Either won't go again worst experience ever. read more

I went to Nick's Diner with my family, and it was fine when we walked in. It was a little small, but we found a table. When we sat down, my seat was sticky and so was the floor and the table. My grandma ordered a salad, and they said they were out of lettuce, but they offered to get some from a close grocery store. I ordered my food, and it took a fairly long time to get it. When I got it, it wasn't that good, it was basic. Before we left, we had to pay only cash. Once we paid, we had to use the bathroom. To our surprise, you had to go through the kitchen, to get to a extremely tiny room with a toilet. I'm defiantly not coming back. read more

I love this place. Everything I've had there is delicious, but my go to is the chipped beef on toast with home fries on the side. It's nothing fancy...it's just good food done very well at cheap prices. I always sit at the bar and quite often find myself in sports conversations with the owner and other regulars, and that's something I haven't found in a lot of the places I've lived. read more