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Scotts Diner

4.6 (343 reviews)
ModerateDiners, American
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Sarah M.

This is a classic American diner with some Mexican influenced options as well. The food is plentiful and delicious! And the staff is friendly. I am a picky eater and they made a breakfast exactly the way I wanted it. Definitely will return. Oh and the prices are good for the amount of food they give you.

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Rosalinda V.

My boyfriend and I always come here and the food is amazing. I especially love there steak and eggs. That's only $11. The staff is really friendly. Also for those of you guys. Who asked. Yes they do sing Happy Birthday for you.

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Gus M.

As advertised! Don't let the looks of the place for you, they have good service, they are nice, and they have good food! It looks like an all Mexican restaurant, but they serve American food. We had the beef stroganoff, and a low-carb turkey club sandwich. We had a darn good time, and I highly recommend this place.

Fernando S.

It's crazy that I've driven by this restaurant so many times and I've never tried it. Well a few weeks ago my girl and I gave it a try and it's definitely one of the best breakfast spots to go to. Definitely feels local and the service is great but the food is even better!!! Love their pancakes! Weird parking lot to get to lol gets extremely busy between 11am and closing time and great prices too! Portions are amazing too.

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Cee T.

Food is amazing and big portions! So be ready to eat! Service is great and they were so kind to our guests! The ambiance was wonderful with respectful people. Will definitely be going back for sure!

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Erin J.

Yummy yummy food. Waitress was very kind. looks like an old run down place from the outside But the foods is great and the menu is huge. Food came out fast. Also hot and apple pie slice and ice cream after and that was great too! If passing through town again we will visit again!

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3 years ago

Food was great and not overpriced just wish they had real maple syrup but I guess Im bougy

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3 years ago

Great food! We were from out of town and stopped and got great breakfast. Great American breakfast

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2 years ago

This place is a frequent spot of mine!! The service is fantastic and the food is delicious!!! Has not disappointed yet!!!

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4 years ago

Scott's Diner is a great addition to the dining options in Merced. Breakfast and lunch have been great every time! Friendly service too.

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3 years ago

Great food and nice folks and evenly priced and nice environment but not the best part of town.

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5 years ago

Not a very extensive menu, but the patty melt was actually pretty good. Fries were average.

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I think they make one of the best biscuit and gravy I have had!

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3 years ago

The service was good and the food as well, the manager was very talkative and helped with anything we needed.

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3 years ago

Love coming here! Everyone is so kind and they treat us like family and the food is amazing!!

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3 years ago

Everything was amazing.. it's a small place but it's well worth the stop.. I will definitely be there again

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I've ordered dinner and it was amazing and felt like homemade, I'm looking forward to the eggs Benedict...

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Our favorite place to eat!!! Great food! Great service and reasonable prices! The staff is always friendly!

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3 years ago

The food is prepared quick and taste great. The restaurant is clean and well lit. The service is great, they are personable.

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Great service! Food was great and came out really fast even though they were busy. We will definitely be back.

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