Very good hole in the wall diner. If you want a no frills breakfast in a small cozy atmosphere with good food, check out nick's diner. We had the scrambled eggs and an omelette with home fries and a side of pancakes. The pancakes stole the show and that says a lot because the eggs and home fries were very good. The potatoes were done to perfection and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The pancakes were fluffy but not rubbery - they were more cake-like how pancakes should be. Server was friendly and refilled waters and coffee. Cash only pay at the counter when you leave. They have a small parking lot or you can park on street. Come early. Got here at 10am on Memorial Day and was seated right away but shortly after a long line started forming inside. read more

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One of the best hole-in-the-wall diners anywhere. George can cook, and everyone is in gear. Lotsa 20-year customers they treat like family, even an occasional customer like me. If there's a line on a weekend, you can get started on your coffee while you wait. But the scenery outside the fake window frames isn't really Greece, just sayin'. read more

When I lived in Silver Spring, this was my go-to breakfast place for Saturday morning. Diner-fabulousness on point. You know it's a great quality spot when the servers and chefs have been there since before you started going there on a regular basis. The counter diner seating is my preferred option because you can watch the cooks work the flat top like pros - pancake-flipping, homefries-cooking, and eggs-baking/sunnied/scrambled/etc. My favorite is their eggs and corned beef hash. The hash is crunchy on the outside and very flavorful. I'm a sunny-side up egg girl and they do them perfectly here. The coffee is some of the best I've had at a dinner (not like it's gourmet quality, but for diner coffee, it's really quite good). The wait staff is awesome and very attentive to anything you may need. Two things: bring cash and get there early. Parking can be an issue and on the weekends, there is almost guaranteed a wait. Still... totally worth it! read more

Great food, fast service, and the best breakfasts around. Especially the bacon, meaty and cooked exactly right. I will definitely look forward to purchasing again! Great staff! Very happy and, price's are reasonable. read more

This diner is the real deal. Old school menu. Nothing fancy. Good food. Friendly service. My mom and I sat at the counter and had a perfectly satisfying corned beef hash and eggs (me) and a egg white gyro omelette (her). The potatoes that come with the breakfasts are on point - buttery and crisp. I would come back here often if I lived closer. Nice to see a traditional diner keeping it real in the DC area :) read more

I only eat their breakfast and corn beef sandwich. Never disappoints and is reasonably priced.

I just had my first of what will be many breakfasts at Nick's. The place was really hopping, but all the employees were pleasant and welcoming. All employees wore masks. I sat at the counter and watched the hustle--waitresses were always in motion and the cooks never stopped! On top of that, the food was excellent. I had french toast and sausage links, which were both piping hot, and there are plenty more options for me to explore. This is the best find I've had since I moved to Wheaton several months ago. read more

This place is GREAT! Family owned and operated. The food, service and overall vibe is perfect. The structure, layout etc. are all the beautiful things that make this place unique and special. I highly recommend. read more

Very tight quarters ... but we were seated quickly and were a table of 5; you are elbow to elbow with other diners... but it adds to the greasy spoon vide. Menu is traditional diner fare and well priced. Somewhat limited tho for a diner.. no half and half or cream only milk for coffee which was a bummer. I had the big breakfast which was pancake, eggs and bacon with home fries... home fires were great as were the pancakes. Eggs and bacon were nothing special. My daughter had the soup of the day which was a navy bean soup and was delicious!! My other daughters both had omelettes which were good and well sized. I'm not sure we would return.. breakfast was good but not memorable and it was a very tight squeeze. read more

Very quaint local "mom and pops" diner. Great service and equally great food. I wanted something quick and away from the typical chain restaurants and this definitely hit the spot. We had the reuben and the turkey hot sub and couldnt complain about a thing. Being we were in between breakfast and lunch they served it with potatoes w/ peppers and onions. Not what was expected but glad they did. Well seasoned. read more

This place is super tiny in the inside. If you can deal with really tight places and people on top of each other than this is the place for you. I really enjoyed it more than I thought I would. While IHOP is across the street, I would still prefer this spot (and I do love me some IHOP). The food is priced perfectly and it is soooo good. No matter what you order, get the BACON. I love supporting local family owned businesses. This is a local spot and they treated me like family. The owner even shared her personal creamer for my coffee. read more

I will always come to this place just to get an omelette. This place is a local dive that serves freshly prepared meals. A lot of locals come here and the staff are genuinely nice. I've been here several times and I decided to come thru on a weekday to grab some grub and eat inside rather than take it home. I had the veggie omelette add chicken, some pancakes, the OJ, and home fries with bacon. Now, based on the price it's about $10 more than going to IHOP. If you do come to this place, just be prepared to pay a little bit more money. This diner is small. It's an old spot and they can use some upgrades but they're probably not concerned about it. A patron has to walk through the kitchen to go to the bathroom. The parking lot has limited space and the inside can use more room in my opinion. Will I come again? Yes. Many of us patrons said that thia place should be on Guy Fieri's DDD show. read more

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Food was amazing! We wanted a little diner to have an intimate breakfast at and this fit the bill. The service was fast and great! We will definitely be returning read more

Look, ya'll are 2 for 2 i don't know if ya'll got someone else making the pancakes or if this is just bad luck. I know it's a busy diner but the quality of your pancakes are definitely suffering. This is the second time in a row the pancakes are burnt. read more

Nick's Diner - 2 Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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Great place to eat. Don't let it fool you. Good food and good service. The Rueben was awesome. read more

Breakfast on point, friendly and fast service love love the breakfast potatoes. Highly recommend

Excellent ham, great pancakes, eggs just right. Thicker slice of bacon though not Canadian bacon, which was fine. Relaxing atmosphere with excellent service so a great value. Counter or table, your choice! read more

Rarer and rarer are the diners of yesteryear- novel interpretations notwithstanding- the ability to find a classic cup of coffee, ordering from the original owners- Watching the crowds order, eat, chat and live. A gem of a slice of life that America can still remember. read more

I stopped by for a breakfast and the prices are reasonable. Customers are happy when there done. I will try Nick's again and see how the lunch service is like! So far breakfast is a 4 star! read more

Why have I never been here before when I live less than three miles away? Nick's is what a diner should be: Cheap food like Mom use to make and service with a smile. I had the two slices of French toast for just under $4.00. It wasn't anything fancy. No Challah. No brioche. Just plain old sandwich bread fried in an egg batter served with maple syrup and a shaker of powdered sugar. My friend had her eggs over medium (cooked perfectly) with a side of home fries and 4 slices of crispy bacon. Milk for your tea and/or coffee over the nondairy creamers is always a bonus for me. Everything was perfect. Unlike a certain diner (Osman and Joe's) we weren't rushed. However, there is a counter to dine at and ample tables. It wasn't packed on a Friday morning. This is a great place to eat if you want home cooking and friendly service. They have a decent sized parking lot with access off University Blvd, not Veirs Mill Rd. You may have to make a few turn arounds to get to it, but it is totally worth it. read more

Don't be fooled by the size, this might be the best diner in town. Family owned and operated. Cash only and you might have to get creative with parking. read more

Definitely worth a trip! The food is inexpensive and delicious and everyone's friendly, great atmosphere for a cozy breakfast. Home fries are a MUST!! And it's cash only, so come prepared. What's a little trip to the ATM for a yummy and cheap breakfast? read more

Nick's Diner - Scrambled eggs and cheese with a side of homefries - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

So like so many others, I have passed by Nick's so many times but never stopped. Do yourself a favor and stop. The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. This place will definitely get put in the rotation of place we eat. read more

I had never ordered from Nick's because they close early but I finally got a chance to and oh my gosh....SO GOOD. I am spoiled when it comes to Diners- Silver Diner is literally 150 feet from my apartment. While Nick's isn't as modern or trendy as Silver Diner (which honestly is not a bad thing, it's a diner) the food is SOLID. Everything came fresh, the eggs were somehow still hot and accurate. Perfect amount of salt and not much grease. Not a single bad thing to say. Keep it up guys! I'll be ordering again soon! read more

Great Food and service. I have been coming here for the past 18 years and they never disappoint.

Pre-COVID lockdown visit. The diner is small but we managed to find a seat at the counter. The diner is cash only, so we were limited to order based on what he had on hand. I ordered an omelet and corned beef hash. My guest ordered the breakfast platter. The food was good. We were disappointed that we had to pay for tap water. Tap water should be free. If you charge for water, it should be filtered or bottled. The review is 3.5 stars but rounded up for exceptional customer service. read more

Had brunch with my Aunt (take out) couple days go and the food was awesome. The staff was great and they are following the new COVID-19 regulations. If you are ever in Wheaton please stop by and continue the support. read more

Best breakfast in the DC area. Their scrapple is always cooked to perfection. I don't know what the secret is to the potatoes, but they are far beyond anywhere else. They always nail an over easy egg. Everything else is great, but 98% of the time, im a two eggs over easy with scrapple and dry rye toast guy. And they have a counter so I can sneak in by myself before work and eat without having any weird eating-by-myself anxiety. I have two small kids, so I don't get to eat out much (let alone peacefully). I heart emoji Nick's. read more

Weekday late breakfast with my wife, we stopped in at Nick's hoping to discover a gem, and I think we did. We squeezed past a crowded counter to a small table in the back, and our waitress greeted us and right away just asked if we wanted coffee. She knows why we're here! Top Dog - Ham - When I walked in, two things caught me eye 1) a sign that said they had the "Best Ham Sandwich in town" (making me instantly doubt it, cuz places that have the 'best' of something tend to have lines out the door) and 2) the huge skewer of ham calling my name from next to the griddle. You had me at HA, ham sandwich. I had a breakfast sandwich, and the star was the ham, perfectly crispy and juicy with a flavorful glaze. Honestly, the sandwich was $5, and they could have added another slice of ham or two to up the value and flavor a bit, but it was a great way to start the day. Contender - Home Fries - Remember that moment in My Big Fat Greek Wedding where they don't understand what spice they are tasting in the potatoes? BAM! Exactly! I don't know WHY these home fries were delicious, but the seasoning took it up a notch. Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, with some onions in there... Mmmm! Disappointing - Sausage Gravy - OK. This is half my bad for overdoing the order and asking for the home fries with gravy on top. But it is on the menu, and it is NOT an upgrade in my opinion; I would have rather eaten them without the gravy and maybe a little ketchup, salt, and pepper instead. But the lake of blandly-seasoned gravy on my potatoes took away that possibility. Great diner coffee, blue and white checkered tablecloths, and the waitresses kept the refills coming. They are cash only, but there is a bank the next lot over with a drive-thru ATM. And you can really only get to Nick's by driving East on University Blvd., so come from that way, or you can try to get away with parking at the bank like we did. I'd love to go back again and try an omelette or some of the lunch options. read more

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This spot was clutch for being open early on Sunday. Hole in the wall, but would certainly come here before the IHOP around the corner. Very friendly and attentive staff. I could tell that they get regular customers, the way people dropped in to chat. Warm environment even if you're alone. The food was like....breakfast food, nothing grand. read more

Old fashion diner experience with great food! The corned beef hash is simple hot, delicious and plentiful! Banana pancakes are FULL of bananas and great tasting! read more

Great friendly family diner. Delicious breakfast food. Huge portions at affordable prices. Tables and counter seating during regular times. Pick up available. read more

amazing diner in the kensington area, you can't really go wrong with anything here. scrumptious

I always order the same thing but decided to be adventurous and order the Ruben Sandwich this time. I enjoyed it so much I couldn't start this review fast enough. Never disappointed with the food but didn't know it could get even better! read more

Food was okay but honestly wasn't impressed by the location and the setting. It's a small diner that's like your diner on the side of the street! The food wasn't extraordinary at all it was quite basic. There is no room to stand so if it's cold outside and it's full inside you are shit out of luck!!! The diner doesn't sit many people at all so you feel in a rush. read more

I did a yelp search for a breakfast place close to work and Nicks diner was the first to pop up! The food was amazing, inexpensive and quality service. I was skeptical about trying a new restaurant but I can foresee myself stopping in before work more often!!! I brought the cinnamon French toast with bacon. (Thick cut bacon lol) read more

Nick's Diner - French toast with bacon - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

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It is not possible to find a better diner. As far as I know, Nick's diner is run by a family and others. You can find the father and son on the griddle, the mother behind the cash register, and the daughter serving. There are also lots of other wonderful people working here. You will know it is good the moment you walk in because it is always packed. The line for a seat moves very quickly. We like to sit at the counter and watch all the magic happen at the griddle because man do they churn out that food fast. The service is amazing, but you may have to wait a little bit for your food once ordered just because of the amount of people always there and the limited griddle space. It is well worth the wait. The ham and cheese omelet is heaven on a plate and made with fresh ham that they carve at the griddle. It is served with hash browns that are equally as amazing with the special ingredient being bacon juice. My spouse always gets the chocolate chip pancakes with a side of one cheesy scrambled egg, and she is always happy. This is the diner we always bring visiting family or friends because it always leaves everyone happy and full. But make sure to bring cash because it is cash only, and there is limited parking in their parking lot so it is better to find street parking or use the bank lot next door. Highly highly recommend! read more

I enjoyed my experience here, but I can't give you too much input on my food. 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast is a fairly simple meal... The bacon was crispy but not too dry. The potatoes with hot sauce is delicious, but again, not very special. The toast comes with a butter spread or something melted on, that's always good! and sunny side up eggs... can't really mess that up. Our waitress was really friendly. read more

Nick's Diner - Eggs, potatoes, and bacon! Sorry I had already started eating before I remember to take the picture, hah. - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

If you're looking for fast friendly service and classic diner food, look no further. If you are looking for healthy, this is not the place. My husband and I were starving and tired from a night out. This food hit the spot. read more

Nice option for a good breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly and the ham gives them an extra star. Service was friendly and efficient. Coffee cup was never empty. read more

Nick's Diner - Breakfast with ham - Diners Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland