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    The McAlpin Diner

    4.4 (15 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Atmosphere - Great! The restaurant is small (with about 7 four tops and a counter with 6 stools), but it has personality! The decor is country casual and I felt welcome and comfortable as soon as we entered the restaurant. Service - Excellent! There were two servers who were very pleasant and attentive. If only other restaurants would take their servers to this restaurant for training! Food - Excellent! I order the Western Omelette, which came with home fries. I chose the biscuit instead of toast. The omelette was large and served was served hot. The vegetables and cheese were fresh and ample. In short, it was one of the best that I have had in a long time. The fried potatoes were also served hot and they were delicious. The biscuit was also ample in size and it tasted like a homemade biscuit! Overall Value - Excellent! This restaurant is a gem! Unfortunately, we do not live anywhere near the restaurant. Otherwise, I would absolutely become a regular

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