Me and my friends pulled up and filled up the bar in the rear. I must say, we had a ball. We tried…read moreso many different types of chips and sodas, it was crazy. Our entrees were tasty and buy one get one half off for happy hour. The pours kept coming and the laughs kept flowing. All I know is we went on a Monday and the bartender took wonderful care of us. What a great birthday!

So I don't get the hype but then I do get the hype. As a kid, I grew up in the village and Drug…read moreCity was where we always picked up prescriptions. I don't recall the "Fountain" in the 70-80's but if you're from the area I totally get the local support and they do have decent prices and discounts. My food today was average although the service was nothing less than perfect. I saw others eating pizza, chicken fingers and comfort food. I had the French dip which was a special today and it was decent. The restaurant is small but does boast a counter bar for any solos. It's worth a visit.

Amazing Diner!!!…read more Mad flavor! Great prices! Good service! Nice quantities! Amazing homemade desserts! A must try if you are ever in the area. Also I think they have a name change (Red Cup Diner).

This place was a one-and-done experience for us. Never again!!…read more My husband and I ended up here after the Dave Chappelle show because our original dinner plans fell through when the restaurant was fully booked. We should have made reservations, but at that point, all we wanted was a decent meal (nothing fancy) after a long workweek and then to head home. Unfortunately, a decent meal didn't happen. The food was some of the worst we've had in a long time. My husband actually spit food into his napkin, shook his head, and said, "I'm done." I've never seen him do that before. Several dishes were simply inedible. The mashed potatoes were bland and flavorless--how do you mess up mashed potatoes? The potato salad was equally bland and disappointing. The French onion soup had very little broth and was overloaded with a thick layer of hardened cheese. Overall, the food tasted cheap and poorly prepared, yet the prices suggested otherwise. It felt like diner-quality food being sold at premium prices. What made the experience even more frustrating was the manager's response. He came to our table after hearing about our concerns, but instead of focusing on the quality issues we raised, he seemed more concerned that my husband refused to order a replacement meal. That spoke volumes about where the priorities were. The one bright spot was our server, who was attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the meal. No complaints regarding the server as he was extremely apologetic with our experience. To our surprise, the restaurant also added an automatic gratuity to our bill. Ironically, had that not been done, we likely would have tipped our server more because he was not the problem. The kitchen and management were. No, I didn't complain about the tip after I noticed it on our bill. We were over the experience and just wanted to pay and get the hell out of there. Save yourself the disappointment and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. We certainly wish we had. Gordon Ramsay, if you're looking for a future Kitchen Nightmares episode, this place could desperately use the help. P.S. A business name change is not going to help with the quality of the food. Do better and prove that you actually care about your customers, not just the $$.

The food was excellent, but i spent most of my time wondering if my tires were being quietly…read moredeflated in the parking lot for asking for syrup with my pancakes. One time i was leaving and noticed 2 cars having flat tires, when i looked up to the restaurant I saw her beady blues eyes glaring out the window. I knew then I better leave a good tip next time I go in. She has the kind of cheerful energy that says "no problem at all" while mentally calculating how many lug nuts your car really needs. To be clear, she was fantastic, funny and probably slightly evil. I left a good tip complimented her service, and checked all four tires before driving home

Been here 3 times now. Once for dinner, twice for breakfast. Each time, I was overwhelmed by the…read moreamazing food and fantastic service. The good prices and generous portions are just the ribbon on the prize. The dinner, I had the veal cutlet. Wow. The veal was the size of my head, and cooked just right. The gravy had just the right consistency. Breakfast on Saturday was an early one, and I had the country fried steak. Again, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Sunday breakfast I tried the chipped beef. It had ALL the flavor and wasn't gritty tasting like some other diners. The service is ALWAYS friendly and fast, I've never had to wait for a seat, and my food comes out piping hot. The coffee is always fresh and they leave plenty of creamer. Parking is a little tight but not insane. Last but not least, they bring the check in a reasonable amount of time. I hate waiting forever for the check. The restaurant is clean, and brightly painted. There is also counter seating if you're flying solo. Definitely a place with local color, I think I found my new favorite spot on the Dundalk/Essex side of town!!!

Denny's is a great place for the whole family!!! They are always open, They have GOOD FOOD and…read moregreat prices, Also if you become a rewards member like me you get all kinds of freebees, such as free food and coupons that give you money back. One of my favorites is the blue berry pancakes, they are so lite and fluffy, I can almost taste them as I write this. And the best part is the people there (THEY ARE AWESOME). I can not say enough about how well they take care of us. This is my go to dinner. If You pay them a visit, You have my word You will not be disappointed George D.

This is my third time here. The first two times weren't great, but Denny's has stepped up and made…read moresome much needed changes. My server Karrie R. was so delightful, a definite ray of sunshine. Give that girl a raise. She was fantastic. I ordered the double cheeseburger with American cheese and fries. Oh my word, the burger was enormous! Both Karrie and I laughed looking at this monster of a burger. Next time I will order just the single. The burger was flavorful, juicy, and did I mention big! The fries were ok. Looking around the place I noticed the He-Man movie items, which was cute. They also had some crazy He-Man food items, which I passed on but someone's kiddo's would love it. I did have to try the claw machine after my meal, which after 7 attempts I gave up. The meal came to $ 19.98 for burger, fries and a drink. You know with today's economy it wasn't bad. I will definitely be returning on my lunch break. Nice knowing there are some good tasting places nearby.

Stopped by on a rainy Tuesday for a dinner before my meeting. Walked in, and was greeted as if I…read morewas an old friend, even though I'd never been here before. After choosing a seat, I picked up the menu to decide. The waitress was there asking for my drink order already!!! I took a minute, and ordered the French Dip sandwich with fries. The food came out with scarcely a wait, and was cooked just right. And it was the best sandwich I've had all week!!! Seasoned perfectly, and served with a cup of steaming Au Jus. The fries were crispy on the outside, just how I like them. The wood paneling and Formica tabletops harken to a simpler time, as does the menu. While well worn, everything is obviously clean and well cared for by an owner and management team that really cares. The prices are reasonable, considering the amount of food you get. The staff is friendly and funny, with some folks trading jokes with the local regulars. The Essex feels like the diners of old, and I wish there were more like these still around. I can't wait to see how breakfast is after this great dinner!

- The restaurant was dirty. - The owner behaved…read moreunprofessionally. - The experience didn't meet basic standards of cleanliness And respect.

Three of us came, we got smashburger and cheesesteaks. Everything was wonderful. Fries are…read moreperfectly done with salt and pepper...the cheesesteaks were not very greasy, fresh pit beef used to make. The burgers are always great

I was in the Dundalk area by chance and decided to give Smokin' Joes Grill a shot after seeing…read moreothers' reviews. I think it's worth mentioning that I've never had pit beef before so I am by no means an expert as to what's good or not. I will also say however, that what I ordered, the open face pit beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy was ok. The entire plate was swimming in gravy so that took away from what could've been a better meal. I did ask for gravy on the whole sandwich and the mashed potatoes (because the picture on their website looked like gravy only came on the mashed potatoes and I do like a little extra) but I wasn't expecting a to-go box literally full of gravy, so that's probably my fault. The texture of the beef mixed with all the gravy and mashed potatoes was a bit unpleasant and soupy and I periodically had to pick burnt bits and foil out my mouth so that also took away from the experience. They seem to have a pretty vast menu and I had no idea what I was going to get when I walked in. The young lady that took my order was very friendly and helped me come to my decision so the customer service was good and I appreciated her patience with me. As far as ambiance goes, while I was waiting for my order, there was an older man waiting for his order that was yelling at the tv about how Joe Biden hasn't done anything for this country and that Trump only told the truth. I try not to get caught up in politics with strangers because it really can be off putting but what can you do. I wouldn't do the gravy with a side of open face pit beef sandwich again but there's so many other options I'd like to try in the future should I find myself in the area again. A man that was also waiting for his order said he really like the ribs.

This is a solid breakfast option. The food is good, but not great, and is consistent in the way of…read morechain restaurants. We popped in right at 7 one morning before work and actually beat the server and the hostess there. The staff was friendly and mostly left us alone but for frequent coffee refills, and the food was about what I expected from a restaurant that is basically a different version of IHOP. The bacon was thick and crispy and way better quality than anticipated and the over easy eggs were cooked perfectly, which is rare. The protein and buckwheat pancakes were nice surprises on the menu and were quite tasty. The neighborhood has a dearth of true weekday breakfast places, and this is a nice option. It's also huge and could easily accommodate a large crowd.

While in Baltimore, we found this spot. We are familiar with the Brand. The restaurant was located…read morein an Old City type of building. Very rustic look which is cool. Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. The food was consistent with the national brand. The reason for the 3 stars was simply because the Pancakes were cold and it took 6 minutes to be noticed as we entered in.

I discovered this place during Covid, they were the only one of my local restaurants that could…read moreever get my food to me hot. Now that I'm retired, I go there nearly daily for breakfast. It's amazing. The Staff is wonderful. The food is excellent. It's top-notch. It's well priced. The place is clean and the clientele are fun and exciting. I believe they do DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber eats.

Had creamed chipped beef with my mom my go to place for this when I'm in bmore so delicious and…read moreservice always great same server from over the years