Wow, this was great, the food is plentiful and delicious. And would you believe this, the staff is paid a living wage! When you leave a tip, it doesn't go to the staff, instead it goes to help feeding the needy. Much respect! I will return! read more

There is a lot of upside to this place and overall, the best diner in Vancouver. I got the breakfast platter $17.50 and a Bloody Mary $10 and it was good. Service was good and the venue was nice with parking. read more

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There is so much to love about this spot. From the "no-tipping" policy and fair wages to their partnership with Meals on Wheels, it's a business you can feel good about supporting. The ambiance is another huge plus-the 50s diner aesthetic is executed perfectly. The Highlights: Friendly, professional service and a truly cool atmosphere. The Feedback: My first meal was a bit of a mixed bag. The chicken fried steak (and my wife's French toast) lacked flavor, and the potatoes arrived over-charred to the point of half of it being inedible. That said, the team was clearly working through some staffing challenges (as noted by a sign on the door), so I don't think this visit represented their best work. Everything else was so high-quality that I'm more than willing to return for round two. Looking forward to a better culinary experience next time! read more

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I wanted to love this place so very much. I'm in love with their mission to give proceeds to Meals on Wheels. The place was clean, our waiter was attentive & friendly. The fries were pretty good but the hamburger (Western BBQ) was by far the worst burger I've ever had. I'd just come from a medical procedure that requires fasting so I hadn't eaten in over 28 hours so I was famished. Anything would have been delicious, but both the bacon & the smashed burger patties were so over cooked that not only were they dry, but had that bitter burnt flavor. The onion rings on the burger were good (I ate them separately). After 2 bites I decided to take the burger home to see if adding more of my own BBQ sauce would help, but it didn't, I'm afraid. I would give the restaurant another try, but would steer clear of trying a burger again. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Western BBQ Bacon Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great experience! First time here and I was impressed. The menu was easy to navigate, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I loved the traditional breakfast options. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the best part was how incredibly clean everything was. They've been around for several years, yet the place looks like it just opened. Amazing cleanliness, open space, and a great overall vibe. I'm a fan! read more

The Diner Vancouver - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great atmosphere and perfect location. The only thing I didn't like is the omelette ingredients were not cooked into the eggs. They were just laid inside of them. read more

I forgot to take a picture.....I was enjoying the food too much! First of all, location. If you are coming from the east, The Diner is behind all the other buildings. We were a party of five so we had a wait of about 15 minutes when we were all there at 11. That is my only "complaint". Once we were seated we were greeted with the nicest server! She was fantastic! We were doing brunch and the table got two mimosas, two bloody Mary's and one screwdriver. Drinks were great!! Very well made, and very affordable! Four out of the five of us got a hash. They were accommodating for a request for no mushrooms and the food was fresh and fast. I had the diner omelette, add spinach, with a pancake and the potatoes-----Amazing. Food was fresh and tasted like it was made with love. The restaurant didn't feel crowded, even though it was busy, the chairs were super comfortable. It was clean and with great food, drinks, and service-I will be back again. read more

Had breakfast here a few days ago. So good! We were given a cheerful greeting and promptly seated. This place is reminiscent of an old-timey diner with cute decor. The pancakes were light and fluffy and my corned beef hash was filled with tasty veggies, potatoes and corned beef. Coffee was pretty good too! We'll be back. Our favorite thing was that it supports Meals on Wheels! read more

The Diner Vancouver - Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Scrambled eggs melted on my tongue (in a good way!) Country fried steak was delicious with flavorful breading. The biscuits were flakey and fresh. Mint tea was tasty. Service was kind and helpful. read more

I visited once before for brunch years ago and decided to give it another try again over the weekend. It was a little busy when I arrived and it took a few minutes to be seated. Cute and small diner, very clean. I had to wait a bit for the waitress to come take my order. The items ordered was the French toast and also the chicken pasta. The pasta was good. Very creamy and not bland but not overpowering. The French toast was not that impressive. Thick but not crispy. It tasted like plain toast and the powdered sugar and maple syrup barely helped. I do love that some of their proceeds go to meals on wheels so I will definitely come by to try other items. Maybe I'll have better luck next time around. read more

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The food was great but never mind the review of the food. This place is amazingly well maintained and manicured inside considering that they have been open since 2019. It still looks new. If someone ran the ship this way, this is definitely where you would want to eat because you know their kitchen would be spotless. Just amazing. Kudos to the owner and all the hardworking staff that work here. read more

This was our first visit to The Diner Vancouver. I was surprised that the proceeds go to support Meals on Wheels and they are dedicated to making sure seniors don't go hungry and have social needs met at the restaurant as well. Even if they didn't have that goodness going for them I would highly recommend them! The food was generous and delicious. My husband and I both got veggie omelettes. He added mushrooms and spinach to his. I had mine regular and loved it. Big generous chunks of onion, bell pepper and tomato. I opted for an "cream biscuit" with mine ($1.50 extra) and it was worth it! It tasted homemade-in a good way. I also liked the "country potatoes" that came with our eggs. They were thinly sliced in rounds with a hint of garlic. Sooooo yummy and a nice change from hash browns or other potato options at breakfast spots. Come give this place a try! I think you'll like it too! read more

The Diner Vancouver - Veggie omelette, country potatoes and cream biscuit, with butter in the little metal dish. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Super sweet server, very clean restaurant (including restroom) and ample servings of delicious foods! I had the traditional eggs Benedict which were expertly prepared with a very nice hollandaise sauce and came with a mountain of tender and flavorful breakfast potatoes. My dining companion had biscuits and gravy, which were okay but I've had better. They offer country gravy or bacon gravy; we sampled the country but perhaps the bacon is the way to go. Next time. Really positive experience overall. read more

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The service was great, the food was great, and I will be coming back! I love the mission on this place.

Great food and great service. Additionally their proceeds go to a Meals on Wheels program that I love to support.

When on this side of town, this is one of our "go-to" spots. Never disappointed with the service, food and atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful staff and they are all attentive to your eating experience. The possibilities on the menu are great and anything you try for the first time will pleasantly satisfy your appetite. read more

Excellent lunch today with very tasty sandwiches loaded up with crispy, delicious Bacon, tomato, lettuce. Fries are huge portions and very good. Excellent service even when busy & we sat at the breakfast bar since tables were full & service was great! read more

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The space had n old timey feel to it. And the service was very nice. I liked what I ordered. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Country fried steak, eggs, house potatoes, cream drop biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

How to describe Diner Vancouver?...cozy....definitely cozy. The restaurant is tucked away into a little cove off Mill Plain. It is adorably 50s retro-modern with comfortable seating and a decidedly unrushed, chill vibe. The staff members are genuinely pleasant and helpful. Our dishes were freshly prepared. I had my usual sweet/salty combo: pancake with a side of bacon. Hub had the breakfast platter. Pluses: fluffy eggs and pancakes, yummy pepper bacon, amazing Zenner's sausage, and tasty coffee. Minor minuses: margarine (not butter), sugar for the coffee is not cane sugar and made the coffee taste odd, and the pancake syrup lacked flavor. Again, these are just quibbles. Overall, we had a lovely meal at Diner Vancouver. Their mission is in giving to the senior community. All profits, tips, and donations go to the Meals on Wheels program. They provide fair wages and benefits for their employees. During this insane time, in which we are currently living, Diner Vancouver is a shining beacon of how we can live a better life through cooperation and generosity. We will certainly be back for another great dining experience and continue to donate to and fully support their benevolent work. read more

Good food (with a large menu), great cause, and friendly staff. Lots of seating options.

I really wanted to love this place but the food was meh. The mimosa was very sour.... However, the service was great. The retro vibe was also fun read more

I had a great breakfast burger. My mom had an agh that was a little cold and they replaced in no questions asked. Also no tipping policy is beautiful and the charity aspect is noble! read more

Great service, portions are big. We ordered Meat Lover hash and Original breakfast. The pancakes are delicious! Clean, bright and fun ambiance. Will return for lunch and desserts! read more

The Diner Vancouver - Meat Lovers hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I'm going to start off with a three hoping this visit was a fluke. $13 only gets you bread, eggs and potatoes. Closer to $20 if you crave meat. If you upgrade that bread choice to French toast they only give you one piece and there's an up charge. We were seated very efficiently by a host and served by two people. The lady that took our order and brought the food looked like she'd rather be anywhere but there. I get it but it's not the vibe you want on first impression. We had to ask someone else for a refill and the lady who did that was awesome. She got us the bill, helped me find my credit card that I'd dropped and even offered one last soda to take with us. Your experience may vary based on which server you get. It's pricey eating out anywhere so this place isn't an exception by any stretch of the imagination. We may or may not return since a little more flexibility on breakfast options is important to us. read more

The Diner Vancouver - The Traditional with potatoes no bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great new find with some solid choices. Really like the layout of the place and this is a new hidden gem in the Couv. Great layout, great ambiance, and great vibe. Solid choices, good staff, and centrally located. Don't miss out. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Traditional Breakfast with fruit instead of meat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Service was good, they were busy but we got seated immediately and didn't have to wait long to place our order. I got the breakfast sandwich and asked for my potatoes extra crispy, which they were not. Very weird form of breakfast potatoes too, they were sliced instead of diced or shedded. I asked for the egg over medium, and it was over hard. However!!! Very generous slice of ham, the bacon was deliciously crispy, and the bacon jam was incredible and the sandwich was toasted up to perfection. The value was great and the mission of the restaurant is awesome. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great menu and food is awesome. Staff are always friendly and helpful, wonderful service. Conveniently located and open early for breakfast. Brunch & Lunch menu and baked goods for dessert looked fresh & yummy too. Most of all, they help with Meals on Wheels for Seniors who need support with food. read more

We decided to check this place out because we were looking for diner food. Upon entering the place I was happy to see how clean it was. Very nicely decorated and very clean. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. You don't really get just one waiter (whoever is available is who checked in on us). My group got pancakes (pretty good), the breakfast sandwich (not a fan of the bacon jam), the breakfast burger (good), Mac and cheese (heavy on the garlic or something), and a piece of pie (good). I loved the look and feel of the place and the prices run you about $10-$15 per person. They don't encourage tipping but do accept donations for Meals on Wheels on the check. I think what they are doing is great but I hope the staff gets paid better than minimum wage. read more

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Inside transports you to a mix of 1950's menu with 1970's decor. Soft colors great wait staff. Food was simple but good. We had breakfast want to try their lunches. Only open until 3pm so not for dinner. Gauging by the packed seats it's clear they have an excellent reputation always a good sign. Worth going to ! read more

Awesome! Great idea excellent food. Excellent service. Nice clean spot. I will come again!

Breakfast/brunch at The Diner is usually our go to joint! We have been several times now and they never disappoint. We love their wonderful eggs benedict, omlettes, fluffy scrambles, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, blueberry pancakes, and cold refreshing orange juice! Not to mention their homemade peanut butter crème pie! These guys are super warm & friendly, serve breakfast very quickly and they keep a super clean restaurant! They now have an outdoor eating space which is great too as peak breakfast hours can be a little loud and chatty. They also do meals & wheels so there's even a better feeling with giving them our business. read more

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So great, excellent quality food, everything hand made. Excellent service, All proceeds and tips go to meals on wheels. We love the diner ambiance as well. read more

We found this gem on a rainy Sunday morning road trip from Portland to Seattle. Solid all-day breakfast staples. Great quality, generous servings, delicious pancakes, bottomless coffee. Attentive service with a smile. The added bonus is that by eating at The Diner you are also supporting a social enterprise. read more

The Diner Vancouver - The Diner is a social purpose restaurant. Diners voluntary contributions ("tips") fund meals for community members! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great food. Great and fast service. Ambience is warm welcoming from the inside and outside. Location is a bit off. But definitely come back for breakfast read more

The Diner Vancouver - Delicious Hot Coffee and Cold OJ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I want to love The Diner, I love the premise of supporting Meals on Wheels. I met a friend for breakfast and was excited about trying The Diner out. The menu is not real expansive, but they have the basics and a little more. The service was excellent, and the place is very comfortable. I don't drink coffee so I can't really tell you about that. The food arrived in a timely manner, and it looked quite good. I ordered The Main, two eggs, breakfast potatoes and choice of bread, I chose the pancake. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the pancake was quite tasty. My complaint, and the reason they lost stars, was the potatoes were cold in the middle and could have used some more seasoning. I'll try them out again, hoping they just had a bad day on the griddle. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Traditional breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I was surprised how busy this place was, but then again, it was lunch time. I was told I'd have a 10min wait but I only waited a few min (less than 5) for a table for 2. Although it's not on the menu, they do serve mimosas here which was a nice addition to brunch with a friend. I valued that I could order breakfast all day. Nothing fancy about this diner. Typical booth, table and counter seating. Service was a bit slow and our silverware sets had significant residue. Food was ok. Nothing special. Typical dinner food. The eggs Benedict looked really good, but I'd already ordered the traditional dinner breakfast (eggs, potatoes, sausage). What I found odd was they don't leave a spot at the end for a tip, rather you can make a donation to provide a meal on wheels to elderly. read more

The Diner Vancouver - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We stopped here on a Sunday morning for breakfast and found it to be a great place with friendly staff, simple menu and quality food. The coffee was served piping hot and it was delicious! For entrees we tried the Corned Beef Hash and the Diner Breakfast Platter. Each was served with Yukon Gold Potato slices cooked to perfection. The food portions are large and of high quality. We'll definitely have to come back to try the house made pies they have. One additional star for the staff not relying on "tips" for their wages... instead of "tips", you leave donations which are used to help support Meals on Wheels, a great cause. read more

The Diner Vancouver - The Diner Breakfast Platter (the yummy pancake is not shown) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Food and service are great. The menu is filled with hearty breakfast options. I would like to see more bakery goods like cinnamon rolls or muffins. read more

Lots of atmosphere and hustle. Old school, home style meals. Looks like a great place for any college kid to work at.

Awesome food and service. Loved the old diner feel. Great for breakfast. Pastries and deserts are.out of this world.