This diner is very old school. My mom recommended it. We went midday and had breakfast but lunch was a possibility. They have separate menus based on which time of day food you want (breakfast vs lunch). We chose a corner table 2 top overlooking the motel and boy did the motel guests provide some interesting entertainment. I ordered scrambled eggs with hash browns and a decaf coffee. The waitress was friendly and nice and food came out so quickly....like maybe 2 mins later...crazy quick! They do not have a GFree friendly menu but that's okay. read more

Odessa Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

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Dinner was so wonderful we came back for breakfast before we left town. The staff was spot one in every way. Plenty of parking. We had our camper with us. read more

This Is probably the best diner in Delaware. It's like food.Your mom used to make and they have some daily specials , but their weekend specials can't be beat like twenty five percent off for senior citizens. read more

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Great service. Cute spot. Has not changed in decades, and we love that about this place. The food is classic diner fare. Come hungry but don't come looking for anything fancy. We had tasty omelettes and my daughter had her first experience with mozzarella sticks. A classic Odessa scene. All the locals come here. read more

A-ok! I really feel that every diner should get three stars actually - like that's kinda the definition of a diner - if it's getting more than 3 stars it's trying too hard, it's not what I want when I want a diner! So yeah, come to the diner! Service was quick. Drinks were large. My hash browns were well browned. My sausage gravy on my biscuit was creamy and thick. Portion sizes were moderate. Kids portion sizes were on the large size. Prices were moderate. We all enjoyed our meal. Nothing fancy here. Easy in and out. read more

Odessa Diner - Biscuit and Gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middletown, Delaware

Great breakfast place - especially weekends. Closed for several years after it was The Hearth. Reopened as a family restaurant a couple years ago. read more

Odessa Diner has a very old-school diner feel, which I really like. It's one of those places that feels simple, comfortable, and reliable. The food has always been really good when I've gone. I usually order the BLT, which is always solid, but I've also tried the pork chop and it was surprisingly good. I've honestly never had such a juicy pork chop before. Overall it's a great local diner if you're looking for a classic meal and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Finally had the opportunity to stop in with my wife coming back from the airport in New Castle. What a pleasant surprise! Old school Delaware the way I remembered it from 1990 when I moved here from NJ. Love the family style, relaxed atmosphere. Staff friendly and pleasant. Our waitress Nicole especially welcoming and easy to talk to. Food fresh and home made was absolutely delicious- tried the broiled flounder cooked perfectly, creamy coleslaw and cubed sweet potatoes a real treat. Desserts have to save for take out next trip but an A+ dining experience. Portions are generous and value can't be beat. We'll be back again and again- love this place! Only wish they could put one up between Smyrna and Dover. read more

The food, the service and everything about this place. My family loves having our family dinner here. The ambiance. And diner with great food and service. read more

Sam s. Odessa Diner great food is very good.friendly service from staff and the proprietor takes so much pride in establishment.I have to give it a five star. you can fell the friendly ness as soon as you walk in the door. read more

We had a great lunch at the Odessa Diner, with very friendly service. This is the kind of business that makes me happy, because it is evident how much pride the proprietor takes in his establishment. Everything was spotlessly clean, organized and well maintained. Give it a try! Ample portions and good, fresh food! read more

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$7.50 for a scrapple, egg & cheese sandwich with home fries. Not the best made sandwich but I felt like I was thrown back in time. I swear I saw my mom's old maroon station wagon. Very good stop. The hostess was great. read more

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Nice comfortable restaurant with attentive friendly staff and owner. Good food well priced eith senior specials and plenty to eat. Our meeting place with family from Dover.... read more

Breakfast was great as usual. Our waitress Logan was friendly and engaging and helped us try scrapple (delicious) and a little side of Old Bay seasoning. This is the place the locals love and you will too. Highly recommend. read more

Had the creamy crab soup which was a lil spicy for me yet absolutely delicious! Hubby had chicken noodle soup which was also delicious. Both of us had house salads which were so fresh and tasty. Highly recommend. Excellent service read more

The food is always delicious... you can't go wrong no matter what you pick. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner... all the food is delicious. Everyone is very friendly and polite. Great service! The atmosphere and ambiance is comfortable down home feeling. read more

Stopped in for a treat breakfast. Ordered plain old scrambled eggs and sausage, toast, grits, coffee. It was ok. Served very quickly. But the eggs were dry, the flavor of the sausage was very mediocre and the coffee was just ok. The ketchup is not Heinz. I know, ketchup, how very not classy of you, but I like it on eggs and it should be Heinz or nothing. I think this was my problem; I can taste the quality of ingredients and these all were just...ok, not great. It's getting expensive everywhere, so I'd suggest to order something like pancakes or french toast or a filled omelet because the plain type of breakfast isn't very special and you may lay down $20 by the time you tip the waitstaff. So make it special. I wasn't impressed but I'll give it another try sometime. This classic location has been on Route 13 for decades and was several iterations of "very subpar-local-spot with shady motel" until the current owners buffed it all up. They're doing a decent job and are open Wed-Sun. The parking lot is often full, so they've captured the local hearts. But not mine, yet. read more

The food is awesome, and the service is awesome. I love this place! It's a great place to eat

Food was pretty good. Service was good. Ambiance was nothing special. The place wasn't safe getting in because of many broken steps and sidewalks. I fell on the last step and sustained injuries. We will never go back there again. read more

The newest owners are doing a consistently awesome job this last year. Two? Our favorites are the Swiss burger, crab soup, Mac & cheese, and Caesar salad. The French fries are perfect. The chicken fingers are yummy but the kids portions we get for our kiddos are so similar to the adult portions- the pricing or portions could be changed on this. Waiters are friendly and prompt, and the place is clean and cheesy cute. We're so happy to finally have a great local diner. We've been trying it for 5 years and were greatly disappointed by the first two sets of owners- the food used to be so sadly underwhelming so we're happy with whomever took over this little gem! read more

Great Food. Great Service and OWNER and staff really ftiendly friendly. Highly Recommend this Restaurant. read more

Everything I wanted a diner to be! The best turkey BLT I can remember, fries were perfect too. Service was prompt and very nice. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick and delicious meal. read more

I am a weekly customer. I stopped in on a Sunday night. I arrived at 730pm knowing they close at 8pm. To my surprise I was met at the door by the door by the hostess telling me they were closed. I asked her if she knew it was only 730. She said we are closed. Realizing her "error" she offered to let me in. This has always been a very good place to myself and family members I have recommended. No more after this. Obviously closing the restaurant early is more important than customer service. read more

Amazing find on way home from outer banks. Short trek off Rte 1 - service was amazing and food delish. Don't let the full parking lot fool you - it's rather spacious inside. Veggie omelet so good- asked for grilled english muffins and spot on perfect. Great diner coffee to boot! read more

Had a really positive experience with a great breakfast at the Odessa Diner. My wife and I hadn't been there in about a year while they were working through some staffing issues. We were very pleasantly surprised with how well run the dining room is, the food is very good, and the wait staff is exceptional and very attentive to their customers. We definitely will be regulars there again! read more

BAD BUSINESS PRACTICE! We've been here many times, but after this visit, we're done. The server was great, and the salads were fine, but we were told they were out of the dish we ordered after we had our salad. We understand that can happen so we reordered, only to see customers who came in AND ordered after us get the dish that was "out". When we asked, the server explained that she was told to tell us they were out of the item and have us reorder, though our order HAD been placed first. She was clearly upset, and it was obvious the owner put her in a tough spot. VERY shady, especially since the other table seemed to be friends with the hostess. We canceled and left -- this is NOT how a business should be run. read more

I wonder if the Greek owners are still involved. The female staff is very very rude and not accomodating. It is not a good place for Seniors who may need a few more minutes, have questions, or have even a slight disability ie a hearing impairment. The food may be decent, but the staff in lacking in patience and customer service. Not a pleasant experience anymore and we've been customers for many years. read more

I fell on the front steps going into the dining area. The yellow signs adhered to the doors do not enough give enough warning, and no matter how many ppl fall or trip, the owner can't get sued because they're posted. I'd suggest a RAMP or signs posted on the pathway before one gets to the door . I was informed the owner REFUSES to install some type of ramp even though I was told at least ONE person falls or trips per day. WTH? I was also informed an ELDERLY woman with CANCER fell & hit her head was taken to the ambu hospital had to get stiches & the restaurant owner STILL REFUSED to install a ramp or additional signs. Only irresponsible & cheap restaurant owners would not do everything in their power to make sure their establishment is safe & welcoming. I was also told the "handicap" entrance is not accessible- which is against the law. Do better ***My waitress was wonderful- she & a customer were the only ones who helped me. ***The owner's daughter called me as I was leaving the restaurant. She insisted she & her father (owner) tried everything to ensure no one would fall or trip again. She said her hands were tied legally because they didn't own the building & city statutes...blah blah blah However, in my opinion, they didn't try hard enough - if an elderly woman falls, hits her head & has to get stitches and the only thing that's done is to adhere warning signs on the front doors it's definitely not enough. Some ideas: 1.Get a portable ramp that can be set-up in the morning & taken down at night. I believe they're adjustable, so one can adjust them to the length they want 2. Put more signs on the pathway. There is only ONE on the parking area to the right 3. They could get a smaller step & adhere it to the original step with super duper strong velcro or something similar, and, if needed it could be removed Try harder. Do better. Something similar to this should work Houseables Portable Wheelchair Ramp, Ramp for Steps, Portable Ramp, 5 FT, Ramp for Stairs, Wheelchair Ramp, Handicap Ramp, Wheel Chair Ramp, Ramps for Wheelchairs for Home, Stair Ramp, Folding https://a.co/d/grOzoUa Something like read more

You can't go wrong with odessa diner. Probably one of the best in the area. Don't look like much on the outside, but you'll be pleasantly surprised on the inside. Good food, good service. Have not had a bad meal yet. read more