Good Service and Great Strawberry Pancakes! We went here with some family we were visiting who like this local spot and it didn't disappoint. We were probably the only people who were not locals here, so we were amused by the Bostonian accent which sounds so foreign to me! The strawberry pancakes were great. I definitely recommend.... Definitely a good spot with decent prices to feed your inner animal. read more

Owl Diner - Deluxe strawberry waffle! $6.99 - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Local breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. My uncle and aunt brought us here for breakfast. They live about 5 minutes away from here. They told us is gets busy on the weekends so expect to wait up to an hour! The have lots to choose from on the menu. From pancakes, waffles, and lots of omelettes! The names of the omelettes are street names. Which is cool. Fast service on the weekday and everyone was polite and attentive. read more

Owl Diner - Chicken fajita omelette - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Food is great if you ever get what you order. Slow, run out of everything, and don't inform wait staff ahead of time. Often "lose" the ticket. When express concern the crunchy old owners throw a tantrum. Saw four tables walk out. read more

Covid cautious with great service and amazing food! Must try their Eggs Benedict with spinach and tomato! read more

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Favorite breakfast place. No other restaurant for breakfast comes close. Classic diner setting, always nice staff, and quick service. I enjoy the low key environment with really good food. read more

Every Sunday after church my family and I would come to owl diner, typical Lowell place rude service but good food, I usually get the pancakes home fries, toast and bacon, large portions we always have left overs.. read more

First time. My son and his wife found this because I asked for a place with omelets. They not only had more choices than anywhere i had been to, but it was a 1950 diner with all of the vibe. Wow. Incredible. I didn't have the omelet, as they had my ultimate breakfast which was eggs Benedict with corned beef hash!!@!!. If I could have prayed for a better meal after 1 week in a distant place without much food, this was the answer Love the staff. So kind and friendly. This should be featured on Channel 4, Rachel Holt. read more

The food was good the waiting was pretty fast overall service was great would return yes..

Don't come here if you are claustrophobic. They pack people in this place like sardines. I'm sure they are breaking some kind of capacity law. Anyway, I've been here a couple times and the food has always been average. You get what you pay for. But this time, I got the eggs benedict and I guess when you aren't asked your preference, they will automatically hard boil your eggs. I'm all set with this place. read more

Owl Diner - Does that look like Eggs Benedict? I guess when you aren't asked your preference they will automatically make them hard. - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Oh, the Owl... Food generally so good, management so bad... My wife and I have been eating here for years. She gets the pancakes, I get the corned beef hash, and my kids like, well, everything. Prices are good/ what you expect. Tastes are generally delicious. For years, we've been suffering through their cash only policy, despite the fact that a 'cash only' policy is about as old as their original dining car. We don't typically carry cash and we have made the walk of shame down the street to the nearest ATM more than once. Today, a new announcement in their outdoor marquee: WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! Yay!! Welcome to the mid-20'th century, 50 years late... But sure we'll go in and have a nice breakfast. Again, we tend to not carry cash. The wife has pancakes, I have the hash... Nice breakfast, home fries are always good. We finish up and the Kids are getting antsy, let's scram. I get to the register, and despite the glorious pronouncement on the outdoor marquee, we're greeted with this sign at the register (see pic below). Can't tip on credit?? Are you kidding me? Again, who carries cash?? And I don't want to not leave a tip, so I'm still forced to walk to the bank-- in an establishment that NOW TAKES CREDIT CARDS!! So, (1) these guys haven't really increased their clients' convenience to eat at the restaurant, and (2) they're apparently too cheap to pay the $0.03 charge per dollar to allow the patrons to tip on their cards. If making those signs cost $10.00, then that would have been the equivalent of about $330 worth of tips. Stupid, shortsighted and CHEAP. -- and puts your waitstaff at risk to lose their tips. Again, it's 2015. Grow up Owl. read more

Owl Diner - Are you kidding me? - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

This place sucks overpriced poor seating and was even more poor attempt at being child friendly was told to close my carrige up so people could by wich is understandable considering its so tight and small there so they gave me a highchair wich i had to cram in corner it barley fit and made the entire breakfast cramped and uncomfortable I ordered the pancakes w/ a cofee and my wife ordered kalbasa and eggs .... lets jus say those pancakes were the worst pancakes ive ever eaten they legit tasted like cardboard very thick no flavor and horrible.... My wife experience wasn't any better the eggs were decent i can actually vouch i tried them scrambled and decent.... she said the kalbasa gave her belly ache and she felt bloated and nausea from them .... All in all rude customer service overpriced uncomfortable and bad qaulity 2 stars seems appropriate for the eggs read more

If you're looking for a classic diner experience then look no further! Service: Seat yourself. Prompt service. Food: Delicious food at a great price with large portions. Home fries were incredible and were made fresh. Ham was a nice thick piece. Atmosphere: Music fit the old diner theme perfectly. Note: They only accept cash tips but there is an ATM located inside that you can use read more

My family's been coming here for years! My favorite breakfast place. It's a tight fit, but seat yourself, explore a little and you'll find a spot! If you have a large party, let someone know, they'll accommodate. The food is delicious, I don't branch out much, but a big waffle with whip cream and strawberries is my go to. The atmosphere is great, that old school diner feel. Parking can be a pain, they have a large lot, but it's often full. I've been coming here for 25 years, I'm used to it. A tip, there is on street parking along all the side streets near by. My only complaint is as far as I know, they don't have booze, so no morning mimosas. An yes, you need to bring cash for the tip, BUT can pay with a card. Another plus is the staff is great. Last summer, one of the waitresses clearly had to bring her young son to work. He was at the corner table coloring while his mom was going back/ forth between him and waiting tables. All the other waitresses were being great, pitching in to keep him entertained for her, bringing him pancakes and juice. I have a 4 year old, & I'm a working mom, so I know the struggle. I love to see places coming together trying to accommodate for a young mom trying to work. Whenever I have people in town this is where I bring them. We always leave happy! read more

You will definitely have a wait but is well worth it. Anytime You are in bull mass stopping for very, very good meal

What a great place for breakfast!! Parking is a bit suspect but we were lucky to find a spot right next to the door. Ordered some delicious muffins as we waited for my mother to arrive. Staff were amazingly prompt and pleasant. I ordered the sausage, cheese and tomato omelette with home fries and wheat toast. Good portions and the food was delicious . Will definitely be going back read more

Owl Diner - Great place for breakfast - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Terrible experience. Service was terrible. Had to walk up to the counter to ask someone to wait on us since we were seated at the table for 15 minutes. Didn't get drink refill we asked for and had to walk to the counter again to ask for our check cause no one ever came back to help us. Food was good. 80% of the tables and counter were empty but they made new visitors get in a waitlist so the kitchen staff could catch up. Never heard of such a thing. Waitress was behind counter eating and drinking and we basically had to beg to be waited on. This will be our last visit. Sad cause the food is good. read more

TL; DR: If their goal was to lose a customer, they were successful because I will never be back. I'm quite disappointed in the service at this diner. I took my parents here for breakfast one morning and we received extremely poor service. The waitresses would not be attentive, we asked for coffee and they would not be responsive or take much longer even though there wasn't too many people there. People who ordered their food after us had received their food first. It's quite unfortunate as this diner has been around for years. read more

Have come here numerous times now and always forget to review! I normally get the egg Benedict's w spinach and home fries, this time I switched it up to strawberry pancakes with home fries and the portions were amazing. My husband got the sirloin and eggs and said they cooked it all well. We will always go back, sometimes it's hard to find parking and make sure you bring cash, they don't let you add tip to the bill, cash tips only. read more

What a great little classic diner. Fresh hot coffee, fast service, old-school menu, mini jukeboxes. I ordered the Irish Benedict - corned beef has instead of ham - and thought no way was I going to be able to finish it... I cleaned my plate. Just what the doctor ordered after a night out. read more

Best diner in lowell. I got the Christian street omelette with Texas toast. Greatest hangover cure. The place is small and always busy staff are very friendly with a great sense of humor. They have always gotten my order right and havnt really messed up at all. My friend got the kielbasa omelette with peppers instead of onions but I forgot what street it was named after. I'll always keep coming back here they are very consistent from my experience. read more

Owl Diner - Christian street omelette. Blueberry pancakes. Texas toast. - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Good diner breakfast. We were doing a visit to UML and wanted to start the day with breakfast. I had omelet of ham onion cheese, my son had Belgian waffle with side of bacon and my wife had the raisin French toast. Everything was cooked well, flavorful, service was good coffee refilled. There is parking which was a big plus. Came to little over 15 per person with tip. Only compliant was check could have been brought to table a little quicker. It's a diner but the old Worcester dinning car is kind of neat. We eat in the addition off to the side, not fancy but clean. Bathrooms were clean as well. The decor is a bit dated but it's diner didn't come for the ambiance read more

Feel like everyone here hates their job and they aren't too nice. The food is terrible now which is sad because growing up this used to be my fav breakfast spot but no way would I ever go back. My eggs in my omelette where absolutely awful and the spinach inside (I got the market street omelette) was so watery and distasteful almost as if it was frozen spinach. My pancake was mediocre could've made a better one at home. Just really unhappy with my overall experience which was disappointing because I was looking forward to eating there and sadly won't ever go back. The owl diner just isn't the same anymore or so called "four sisters" read more

My boyfriend and I come here often because it's so good. Great energy, good people and awesome food.

Great diner having that classic diner service and excellent quality food. It's an excellent place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch.

The Owl diner rocks! The retro vibe is alive and well here. The vintage juke box, vintage tile, and old fashioned curtains really set the mood. The waitress was perfect. I have only been once so far, but the food was much better than average and that's a good thing. I ordered the ham and eggs for $7.50. The ham steak was exceptionally good. The flavor was very good and you could cut it with a fork. Really good homemade baked beans. The coffee is better than "just good". I highly reccomend this place to anyone jonesin' for a vintage diner. Definitely worth an hours ride.. I'm giving it 4 stars for now. I will update in a week or so to 5 if the quality continues. read more

Owl Diner - The Owl and the Skunk! - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Nice greasy spoon diner in a not so great location in Lowell. The seating capacity is much larger than you'd expect when looking at the restaurant from the outside. Service was ok and prices/menu are pretty good as far as quality and value. read more

Really terrible diner food. Greasy AF Irish Benny has me feeling like throwing up. One star given for service, which was good. Important Edit: I went to a poutine festival last month and ate less grease there than I did at Owl Diner this morning. read more

Great hash and eggs, friendly wait staff. I had to kill time waiting for someone and they were happy to let me sit and refill my coffee. (note: you can pay your check by credit card but not the tip so be sure to bring some cash for the hardworking servers!) read more

The Owl Diner has always had great food, but dront rely on their website for pricing. We went there today and found that their pricing is 30% higher. The food was still good but cost a lot more. They should either take the prices off their on-line menu or update them. read more

Still my favorite diner in Lowell. Large portions. Great staff and nostalgic atmosphere. Feels like home. Everything was delicious last time I was there and I have never been disappointed. Parking may be difficult when busy but don't let that stop you. read more

Always a fun place to stop, average diner food. Parking isn't the best but it's somewhat downtown so not too big of a problem.

Important! You can't get lunch on the weekend This diner according to some is the "best" I ordered the spinach and feta quiche. I don't recommend it. To salty and tough. Also it was like a brick with crust on bottom and one side. Ordered sausage, pepper and cheese omelette which was good but there were onions in it. The hash browns are really good. The place had plenty of empty tables but service was slow. We watched this one server who kept going back for food. Watched her eat s muffin and fruit and a protein bar while on her phone. read more

This is the friendliest diner! Everyone is called, "honey" and made to feel like family. Menu has lots to choose from and food is great! Atmosphere is old-time diner at its very best!! Enjoy! read more

This is one of my favorite old school diners, the food is good and they are always busy. They have been around a while so you know that they know what they are doing. Breakfast is always great but my favorite is the fish sandwich BLT with fries. It is almost always my "go to" meal on Fridays when I can get there! read more

Owl Diner - My favorite Friday lunch at the Owl Diner is a fish sandwich BLT with steak fries always delicious Never disappoints - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Old school classic diner. Food is definitely a step up from your average diner fare. Very friendly service with just a touch of Boston attitude to keep you on your toes. read more

Owl Diner - Diners Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

This place rocks, your local go to spot for a great breakfast, lunch or early dinner.. When I lived in Lowell I regularly came here for breakfast and sometimes an early lunch, dinners served here also but it does close at 2pm. The Owl Diner (four sisters diner) is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. The waitresses would get to know you by name making it quite the friendly diner. Food prices are not expensive at all, fair priced I would say. Fast service and good size portions. The Owl is a diner/bus? car with the kitchen and seating as you walk in. There is an attached building to fit more customers and It definitely gets busy here. Lots of regulars, it is the kind of place you skip eating at home for in the mornings. I would recommend everything on the menu, there is not one item that is a below average dish. If I ever go back to the area I would definitely eat here. If your reading this and have never been I suggest you put it on your list of to do's. Favorites- friendly staff, the food, the prices. Real People Real Reviews, JC.. read more

my mother and I came in on a saturday morning. We walked in and had to ask if we could seat ourselves because no one approached us. I should've realized that was a bad sign from the start. My waitress, whose name was donna, I believe. was miserable. We were super polite and didn't ask for anything extra or out of the ordinary, but yet she still wouldn't smile and she acted like I killed her family or something. I did not get a refill of my water and was never even asked. The food tasted pretty good, except for the sausages. Their flavor was a little off to me. We never got the check but wanted to pay. So we lined up at their cash register, which was crowded by two waitresses who wanted their checks processed. The old man who was working the register was a jerk and said very few words. Also didn't know how to smile. We just stood there expecting to get service, but the waitresses came first I guess. By this time, I was so enraged that I had to control myself and just get out of there. Our waitress walks by and goes, "oh, i'm sorry". and hands me the handwritten ticket to give to the old man I supposed. We paid and though I wanted to give her zero tip, I cracked and gave her 20%. super crowded. where we stood in line to pay was the same area where the entrance door was where ppl were walking and not getting greeted so it created a cluster of ppl just in the way. was very loud and we had to practically shout to hear each other. parking is bad too. we will never return here.they all need a lesson in customer service. (i work in the service industry fyi) read more

... normally average breakfast spot. Nothing spectacular but a good filling breakfast. Today I ordered eggs Benedict .. never came out with the meals for others in my party .. "yours should be out , sorry" . 15-20 minutes later while others plates are near cleared- I finally said to cancel the order as they were about finished . The reply from the 18 year old snoot waitress was "oh well there's nothing I can do , 2 cooks called out" as she flung silverware at the table aside me . there were a million ways this could have handled. They failed this one and I will NOT be back. read more

Do you like to be around people when you eat breakfast? Alright, the Owl is for you! Sometimes when I feel like being in a THRONG this is where I wind up having breakfast. Alone, with a book. It's a fantastic spot to quietly sit and watch loads of people dine in good natured, bustling cheer. This is where townie excitement, everyday conversations, and friendly pleasantries are commonly shouted from one end of the dining car down to the other as neighbors or friends who haven't seen each other in some time ask after each others families, businesses, exchange other greetings. This kind of energy is the charm of the Owl, and although their food is more than passing good, their coffee worth a second cup, and their waitresses sweet as pie-- being able to go alone, grab a bite, and relax in that frenetic current is one of the great pleasures of the place. read more

All I need to say is "Creamed Chipped Beef." Having moved to New England and away from my usual haunt of Philly, Jersey, and NYC diners, the Owl is definitely a real find with a real flair for breakfast done in true diner style. Having taken the family there twice now and tasted a good selection of their breakfast meals - including the creamed chipped beef (of course), pancakes, eggs benedict (with a chunk, not slice, of their own baked ham), scrambled eggs and home fries, the Irish Benny (corned beef hash instead of ham), and waffles - the Owl will be on our 'regular' list. I still want to try one of the "Street" omelets, so I will be back soon. The creamed chipped beef was good, more creamy than cheesy (PA Dutch vs. South Jersey diner style), and served on three (not 2) slices of toast. The Irish Benny was very good and the eggs poached just right. The pancakes and waffles have corn meal added to them (which must be a New England thing), but are perfectly good like that. The regular Eggs Benedict has that hunk of baked ham with the Hollandaise sauce that really has no equal in the area. True, it isn't the biggest place and you will need to wait during the Sunday morning crush (you definitely have to be a people person). Also, be very aware that the parking is much less than desirable. As another reviewer remarked, I suggest parking on the street, especially if you have a larger vehicle, as the lot is very tight - I can't imagine what it is like to try to park after a good snow storm. And, one other thing - bring CASH - no credit cards here (and really no problem as the best diners are usually just cash, just different from what we expect these days). Still, I am happy to have finally found a place with "real" creamed chipped beef and a true honest diner feel. If you are north of Boston looking for a decent breakfast, the Owl is the place to head in Lowell. read more