Loved the Palace Diner! If you are a lover of authentic old diners, this place will not disappoint. Highlights were the caramelized grapefruit and the home fries. I love that they serve lunch all day too. The guy next to me was eating a pretty boss looking chicken sandwich at 8am. The folks behind the counter were friendly and the music was good too. Overall just a great little place. Would be 5 stars in they kept some gluten free bread around for toast and sandwiches, can't have wheat and my diner experience wasn't quite as perfect without toast for the runny egg. Will be back! read more

Visited several years ago and honestly it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was a cool venue, great food, great music, great vibe, and one of the most romantic breakfast spots. Hoping to go back again this summer! Was just reminiscing! Very happy memories. So glad it's still here. read more

We love breakfast sandwiches and decide to try the Place Diner. The place is tiny and the menu is small but everything is perfect. We brought our dog and the brought the food out to us in our car. Wow a great decision the sandwich is amazing. We had the sausage and egg served on an english muffin. It was served with a delicate sauce with a bit of jalapeno. The flavors were amazing. The salty smashed potatoes were a great side. Definitely recommend this diner. read more

Palace Diner is worth the drive every time! I've only eaten breakfast here, so I can't sing them praises on any diner lunch items. There are great restaurants in Portland, but none I've come across make a corned beef hash quite like Palace does. Start with the browned banana bread (which in my opinion is purely amazing) and the caramelized grapefruit. You won't be sorry or starving. I always leave Palace feeling like I need to nap for 3 days. Service is amazing and it doesn't hurt that the coffee is Tandem. If you're not coming during the week (sometimes even if you are) be prepared to wait to sit. There are only about a dozen stools and the server is very attentive. read more

Palace Diner!!! One word. YUM! Palace potatoes. Bomb! Tuna melt. Bomb. omg. the PANCAKES . We've been a couple times (first time before Covid and the staff were exceptional!! So fun and kind and patient.) Keep it up Palace Diner! You've got two more fans in town read more

This place is awesome! The food has been delicious the few times I've gone, and the staff are so kind and engaging. Although there isn't much seating, the staff does a good job of getting food out quickly so the wait isn't too long. Bonus points for being featured on Somebody Feed Phil! read more

Waited an hour but not a big deal as we just perused local shops. We shared the last fried chicken sandwich. it was excellent and worth every penny. Ordered a side order of french fries. Terrible. it wasn't even the $7 pricetag. It was that this diner known for awesome creative food would serve up what had to be frozen bagged potatoes dumped in a fryer. So... definitely go and order anything except the fries. read more

You must go for the French toast. It is the best in the world--thick slices of deliciously creamy bread. It is so good that it does not need maple syrup, but do let the butter melt on the slices. The potatoes are also wonderful, but they were a bit salty for me. My husband liked his omelet, but he found the decaf coffee weak. The service is top notch. read more

THE BEST BREAKFAST PLACE ON THE EAST COAST! I've enjoyed their French toast and Palace fries for breakfast three times so far and everytime was amazing. Last time I traveled an hour and a half (from Chelmsford, MA) just for their breakfast and drive home deeply satisfied (and with a Palace t-shirt!). Everyone I have introduced Palace to has aggreed that they are the best. Can not recommend enough. If you are ever in the New England area, make a trip to Palace Diner part of your breakfast. read more

My wife and I had a great breakfast here this morning. I began with their carmelized grapefruit. Then a perfect omelette with what was probably the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. Great place, great food, great people. read more

Palace Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Yes. Food quality and reputation exceeded our expectations . The chicken sandwich is huge and excellent . Go at an "off time" and maybe no wait at all. Worth the experience! read more

Service here is terrible. They tell you there is a 40 minute wait and as your walking back to your car people walk out, and they sit the people in line behind you. I tried again the next day. Walk in.. 3 open stools. No one waiting at the door for a stool, and they still say it's a 30 to 40 minute wait. It's a small space. If you have stools open and people standing at the door.. then seat them. I give up. Not waiting in 20 degree weather for overpriced eggs and potatoes. Goodbye Palace Diner. Good luck. I wont be back again. read more

The first stop for anyone coming to visit. I can honestly say the consistency of excellence is amazing. Every time a great experience.

Amazing food! Great service in a friendly atmosphere. It's a small venue with lots of customers so expect a wait.

Finally stopped in to Palace Diner with some friends. It was a 15 minute wait for 3 seats which was no big deal! Gave us time to get money from the ATM out side because this place is CASH ONLY. Staff was super friendly and the old railcar diner vibe was amazing. Portions were fair but I did find the prices to be a bit steep. Also, we just missed the chicken sandwiches- they had sold out an order before us- sounds like the earlier you get there, the better likelihood of them still having this menu item! My friends ordered the Cheeseburger and the Deluxe Sandwich. I ordered a hodge podge of the sides as my meal: Brown Butter Banana Bread, Corned Beef Hash, and Palace Potatoes. The Brown Butter Banana Bread was the star of the show- insanely good. The Palace Potatoes were good but honestly did not live up to the hype for me. Overall, a bit pricey but food was pretty good and it is a novel location that is worth checking out at least once. read more

Was curious to see if this place would live up to the rave reviews. YES! Resoundingly, unequivocally Yes. Service as noted elsewhere is excellent - friendly and welcoming. Hesitated to order the flapjacks cause its such a basic item, available everywhere, but these were outstanding. Can't say exactly why, but the texture and flavor were just perfect. Carmelized grapefruit was also delicious, will definitely order again. DH had the omelette of the day, asiago and spinach to which he added sausage - heavenly. But the real standout were the Palace Potatoes, how do they raise roasted new potatoes, which I've literally had in dozens of restaurants as well as at home, to another level? Crispy edges, soft inside, but no idea how the magic occurs. We went on a weekday (Thurs) at about 9:30 or 10. No line at all. When we return we'll try to hit that sweet spot again - between morning and lunch rush on weekday. read more

I came to this restaurant for the first time today with a breakfast date. I was awed by the crowd of people waiting outside yet entertained by their upbeat attitude and positive comments. When my name was called I was immediately greeted by 'Nicole' who promptly served us waters. I cant remember the last time visiting an eatery where it I normally would have to ask. My first impression was already exceeded and I hadn't even ordered my meal yet. So we ordered our meal and I think it was like 10 minutes it was ready and beautiful. The omelet was scrumptious , fluffy, and flavorful! The home fries were red potatoes with a crispy brown outside with sprinkled salt. Simple yet elegant. Coffee was ok yet fitting for diner expectations. Price point was fair and I'm happy to say Ive found a new favorite. Palace Diner don't change a thing! read more

Came all the way from Connecticut looking for a quick sandwich to go. Walked in and asked the lady for a BE&C and she said if your not dining in you would have to order online and wait outside. I don't understand why she couldn't take an order i person. Plus i go on the website and there are no breakfast sandwiches only. Don't recommend this place or the service they gave. Next time take a order in person maybe you will get better business next time. read more

Fun diner with great diner food. Fried chicken sandwich was very good. So was their burger. A tight space and can get humid and hot during summer but a must try when in town. If not just for the experience. read more

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This is the best breakfast in town. Likely the whole state. Actually, i havent had a better breakfast in New England. Dont be scared off by a long wait read more

The food is OKAY. Honestly, the food at Denny's is better if you're looking for a cheap diner. The atmosphere is cool, I love a retro diner. The staff is hit or miss. I've been 3 times and will probably never go back. :( read more

Excellent food. Even better atmosphere. Theres usually a line, but it's well worth the wait

Love this place it's everything a diner should be. Hot coffee Fast service and Affordable!!! read more

Wow! Great coffee, great service, and great food! I got the lumberjack breakfast that came with eggs, palace potatoes (which are whole potatoes smashed then fried till crispy) your choice of breakfast meat and the fluffiest pancakes! My husband got two eggs, meat, palace potatoes, and toast. For his breakfast meat he got Taylor ham! This was exciting to see since pork roll is hard to find here in Maine! We leave very full and happy and will definitely be back! read more

Outstanding food in a very cool environment. Service great too. The Lumberjack with a side of caramelized grapefruit hit the spot. Everything was extremely tasty! read more

Palace Diner - Lumberjack with caramelized grapefruit! Killer. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

Everything I put in my mouth here was delicious. The experience? Not so great. Busy Sunday morning at 11am, we come in and were told there were 3 people ahead of us, so, shouldn't be a long wait. I saw the waitress put my name down on a piece of paper under a different name for a party of 3. Really wanted to try the pancakes so I was okay with the wait. The party of 3 was seated about 5 minutes later. We waited outside in the cold as the space is tiny. 15 minutes later a car pulls up, let's a man out who goes into the diner. His wife follows after the car was parked and joined him inside. We go inside as we know we're next and it's cold out. Two spots open up and this couple is seated. I looked at the list and the other waiter says they were ahead of us. Um, what? WHAT?? Their name was definitely not there when we checked in. They then ordered the last of the pancakes. Cut to the food- we each had 2 eggs, home fries and toast, split the banana bread and the caramelized grapefruit. All were delicious. Prices are comparable to a downtown brunch in Portland, not a diner. The food is much better than your average diner, but don't expect the standard coffee, pancake and eggs breakfast for $5 like most diners. It's going to me more like $20, no joke. I heard the waitress thank the couple who was seated before us for "coming back." I'm assuming they left and changed their minds and came back and cut to the front of the line to be seated. This is not cool. They also got the pancakes I wanted. I don't know if I would go back. The food was good but for the price and experience I would prefer to take my business elsewhere. Oh- and cash only! read more

Tuna melt for the win. The vinegar infused lettuce was a game changer. Sad that I waited so long to try!

Standard diner fare, notably the pancakes were good. Moderate portions, except the omelet which was tiny. Friendly service. All three to four star ratings. So why the two stars? If the price tag didn't come to over 40 dollars for two people, I would definitely give this three stars. If you are a stereotypical Biddeford Pool resident and rolling in the $$$, definitely try it out. For a greasy spoon, I'd rather trek to Portland and Becky's Diner or Marcy's Diner and spend half the price for twice as much. While everything was really three stars, I expect much larger portions OR all organic/local OR something truly inventive to pay that much. Am I sorry we tried it? No, I thought it was a decent breakfast. Will we return? Probably never. Pro tip: Cash only, but no signs on the door. Pro tip: No place for you to put your purse/coat. Leave them in the car or sit on it. read more

I was told that the Palace Diner is the oldest diner of its type in Maine. 86 years and counting! The new owners, Chad and Greg, were looking for a place to open a restaurant and when the Palace came along, they bit and have definitely been on the food radar south of Portland. Since I was going to be buzzing around Biddeford for the afternoon doing some research, I thought, I'll start my downtown tour at the Palace. So glad I did! This is a counter-only establishment. The word is that sometimes you can't get a stool if it's busy. Luckily for me, I was post-lunch crowd and there were several seats waiting. I opted for the trad cheeseburger and fries platter, for $9 bucks. That's what a burger should be, containing locally-sourced beef (from Farmer's Gate in Wales, ME). The mayo, finely shredded lettuce, with cheddar cheese and a sesame seed roll were el perfecto. While the fries aren't hand-cut, one of the few items that aren't prepped in-house, they do come from local purveyor, Native Maine, and they are the skinny fries, ala McDonald's. This isn't a complaint, but a compliment; they were perfectly deep-fried and salted so that they tasted like the iconic chain's french fries, which in my book, is a plus. The service here is attentive and personal. The owners both were onsite and spend time coming out from the small kitchen and chatting up the clientele. They also answer the questions of inquiring minds like mine, wanting to know all the details. Loved this diner, the food, and the other diners were friendly, too. If you haven't been to the recently revitalized downtown Biddeford, you need to plan a visit and when you do, be sure it's between 8 and 2 (the hours of the Palace Diner). Oh, and bring cash--they don't accept plastic. read more

My go to place for lunch. They have best cheeseburgers in Biddeford. The staff is always nice and happy and the food is delicious

food was good, coffee was great BUT you have to get their specific food combinations or be prepared to take out a second mortgage to pay for your breakfast if ordered ala carte. My breakfast was $22+ read more

Best breakfast in the area, hands down. You need to try the hash and the French toast

Palace Diner is divine! The owners are both amazing chefs who put an upscale twist on diner classics. Service is always super friendly and efficient as well, and you can't get more quaint than a historic diner car. Breakfast: I'm sure everything is amazing, but I always get the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Deluxe, which is incredibly filling, perfectly spicy with jalapenos, and comes with a side of the impossibly perfect Palace Potatoes. Lunch: If you like burgers, and you see the Palais Royale on the menu, order it. Do not ask questions, just do it. It's a huge double cheeseburger, the top of their buns are packed with sesame seeds, the patties themselves are pressed perfectly so it's not completely unwieldy, and it comes with tasty french fries. If it isn't on the menu, their regular burger is marvelous as well. I've also had bites of the tuna melt, which was delicious even though I'm not a huge tuna fan. The coffee is Tandem, $2.50 for a mug with free refills, which is amazing. Just remember to get cash, though there is an ATM a block away on Main Street. There can obviously be a wait at times, since there are only 15 seats, but it's well worth it. read more

Great little place! Bar stools only. Breakfast was delicious, we had the flapjacks, huge portions and very tasty. Special was a sticky bun more like a popover from a local shop - yum!!! Nice staff. We must have been there at a good time - 8:30 am and pouring rain - no line read more

Great place to eat. Small quaint dinner counter seating kinda tight but works for the space. Very efficient service great food worth the wait as it can get a little backed up. read more

The Palace is just too good. If I'm having breakfast, I'm having the lumberjack, ideally on an empty stomach. The pancakes are deliciously flavored with lemon, and they are fluffy and light. The bacon and sausage just divine. The eggs are always perfectly done, and the potatoes are bomb. For lunch, I love the burger. They use spicy pickle slices, mustard, shaved iceberg, and the best beef. Seriously the best burger in Maine. The staff are also incredibly nice and keep the line moving as best as possible, always offering coffee while you wait. Just a total gem in Biddeford! read more

The first thing to know is you will have to wait. There are less than a dozen seats at the counter, so especially if you are in a big party, it's going to take some time. That said it is so worth the wait. I have eaten here several times and I have yet to try something I haven't liked. Though their selection is small, they know what they are doing with it! read more

The PD as we call it is one of my favorite breakfast places in Southern Maine. I'll give you a couple reasons why: 1) The opening hours are in French 2) The portions are always big. For example, my date once ordered 3 eggs scrambled on the side. We both couldn't finish them, and I can tell you that those were no 3 eggs scrambled, probably more like 6. 3) The prices are Biddeford-tastic. Which for those of you from away means, cheap. You can easily eat a very large breakfast for two for under $10 including tip! 4) It's a real diner, one of the last few originals, so there is only the diner counter to sit at. Service is quick and always friendly. 5) The Dog Dish! Go order it to find out what it is! But it's one of my favorite menu items. 6) Other things I and friends have had are French Toast (thick and luscious), Homemade Corned Beef Hash (spectacular), Pancakes (thick and fluffy), and again the Almighty Dog Bowl. It's closed Sundays and is only open till 1030 anyway, so you'll have to make a concerted effort to get in on time if you like to sleep late, but it's well worth it, and you can always go back to bed afterwards with a well-filled tummy of breakfasty goodness. read more

this place serves excellent food. not many seats, so usually a wait, but worth it. the pancakes are ethereal. read more

Palace Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Biddeford, Maine

A very charming, unassuming, simple-in-the-best-way ex-rail car diner practically hidden from view in downtown Biddeford. Maybe 12, 13 seats at the counter & that's it. A refreshingly small menu offering diner staples like cheeseburgers & tuna melts (which is what I had, and I've never had a better - or bigger- one). Breakfast from open to close 8am - 2pm, seven days a week. And you can get a beer with your burger - a small selection featuring macro brews like Coors to local faves Banded Horn and Maine Beer Co. I imagine the selection rotates. Very cool staff, decent prices (I never consider price any kind of an obstacle when the food is this good), diner-hay day period music. Went on a Monday for lunch and didn't wait (we timed it perfectly!). Love this place. read more

Palace Diner - What says diner better than a tuna melt, fries and a Coke? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Biddeford, Maine