This is a wonderful little place. The food is great and service friendly. I can recommend the "Jo's one egg omelette". read more

The Open Door Diner - Western Burger - New American Near Me - Altamont, Illinois

Very good food in a quaint little diner off the highway. We had the bacon double smashburger and chicken sandwich and both were excellent. Homemade chips and dip were good and preferred over the fries. Lovely waitress. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to get some cinnamon rolls to go if they aren't sold out. read more

Very cute little diner. Aprons tied together on the windows for curtains. Wait staff very nice. Their salt shakers could use an update but other than that food was great, they had two different specials, prices were more than reasonable and got a small town very unique place. read more

What a darling place!! Friendly service, great prices and delicious food. Baked goods and breakfast - yummy. read more

Stopped in for coffee and nibbles while in town. The coffee was great and the cinnamon roll was excellent. Our kids also had eggs, bacon, and toast that they really liked. Staff were friendly and prices were reasonable. We'd come back here again. read more

Absolutely amazing every time I walk in there, Vienna the owner is always friendly and shares about god when she can it's lovely! Everyone else that works there is super nice as well, food is amazing and so is service if y'all haven't had this go check it out!! read more

We love looking for local diners for breakfast and while we were in Effingham we found this gem! Cute family restaurant with good food and great service. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Stopped in here to met some friends before hitting the road. Food was very good and the service was very attentive and kind. Enjoyed the very "country, hometown " feel of the place. Miss that in my town. read more

The Open Door Diner - Cute little place - New American Near Me - Altamont, Illinois

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Plenty of on street parking. Quaint, local spot. Food was good, large portions we ordered the half portion option. Coffee was hot and we didn't have to ask for refills. Service was friendly and gas. Would recommend! read more

Traveling and pulled it up from Yelp - This place is fantastic! Adorable atmosphere, the people are SO sweet, and the food is amazing. Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, breakfast sandwich all highly recommended, but I'm guessing everything is good! read more

Found this place on Yelp! It did not disappoint. It was a bit crowded on Saturday around 9:30am, but that expected for a place that serves breakfast. All the waitresses were super nice. We were greeted promptly, and were told to wait while they bussed a few tables. Didn't take long before they had us seated. We had coffee, orange juice, Farmer's breakfast, cinnamon roll, and steel cut oatmeal. All were very tasty except my husband complained about the hash browns which were the frozen kind and not fresh cut. He is very picky about his hash browns. Place was super cute and inviting on the inside. We were glad we made the stop. It was a very good value for the price. read more

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Amazing service. Home cooked meals. Cute little diner! I wish they were open later and for Sunday breakfasts because I crave them all the time! Their burgers and fries are so good. Dressed up chicken is the bomb. Their specials are always good. They have in house desserts that are hard to beat! Also - they have food challenges! read more

Small diner with big meals! Excellent services too. Breakfast is great, excellent biscuits and gravy, and good portions. Sandwiches and burgers are also delicious. We treat ourselves to cinnamon rolls occasionally. They do have a few food challenges for the courageous diner. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! Cute little Grandma's kitchen diner. Amazing breakfast and dinner, quite a quaint little place. read more

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Well worth the mile off the highway as the town is cute. Clever named menu item such as Dagwood Sandwich, Slim pickins etc. - breakfast served all day! Friendly staff, where everyone seems to know everyone, and if they don't know you they will chat! The home made biscuits and strawberry rhubarb jam are a must, Cinnamon rolls looked great aa well. read more

My favorite meal in town is the Club Salad- it's fantastic. The staff is always super friendly and accommodating. Open Door has great daily specials. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

Don't blink or you will miss it, and that would be a bummer. Kind staff, delicious food, and....by the smells in the air... Amazing desserts. Almost made me drop my keto for the night. read more

You notice the smell of smoked bacon when you enter. Had the BLT which is on large sized sour dough bread. Lots of great tasting bacon! They even asked if wanted mayo, Miracle Whip, or none. Great staff that were willing to talk. I recommend it and I'm dying to try breakfast. ps - don't fear the Cook's Garbage Can. read more

Let's talk about this hidden gem in central Illinois. If you happen to get the chance to stop at this Schitts Creek styled dinner you will never forget it. I literally think my waitress was one of Twylas marvelous relatives. I'm talking family recipes all down to the bread dough it's self. You ever see an antique glass/wood cabinet thats filled with the most scrumptious desserts, you will here! Different homemade specials every day every week. Also, challenge meals (with the prize of your money back) for both breakfast and dinner/lunch. I say I don't like to give 5s, but this is a gem I'll always desire to go to. Thank you ODD for your delicious foods and your heart filled service. read more

I found this hidden gem on Yelp while traveling from the Indianapolis area to the Lake of the Ozarks, and I am so grateful for all of you fellow Yelpers for this one! This spot is truly what was much needed for a road trip. The homemade biscuits and strawberry rhubarb jam was phenomenal! Can't wait for my next road trip to Missouri! read more

On our trip to Memphis, we slid off 57 South to grab some grub. Was recommended to hit up The Open Door Diner. We are from the Chicago area and no strangers to good food. This place from the outside looks new, and updated, but when you walk in, it is a warm slip back in time to a southern cafe. Reminded me of my grandmas kitchen in the city always wonderful smells. Everything our family ordered was devoured with the plates clean. Fresh made to order, with the sweetest employees that make you feel at home. Highly recommended and just mins. from the North and South 57. read more

We stopped at Open Door on our way from Indianapolis to St. Louis. Great diner with good food and friendly people. Decorated with aprons and vintage wall decor, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly as many people seemed to know each other and talk to one another across tables. My husband ordered the farmers breakfast, and I got a salad and onion rings - we were both very happy with what we ate. If you're traveling on I-70 and looking for a quick, yummy, budget-friendly place to eat, definitely stop here! read more

The Open Door Diner - New American Near Me - Altamont, Illinois

The restaurant was charming. The food was freshly cooked and reasonably priced. Homemade breads and cinnamon rolls made the air smell wonderful. Friendly staff waiting to take care of you. read more

Love this cute little restaurant. Don't miss out on the cinnamon roll, but be sure to try their lunch specials. We had fish tacos today and a great salad. Best fish taco I've ever had. read more

Great little restaurant in downtown Altamont. We had lunch consisting of cheeseburgers, a Dagwood sandwich, and chicken fingers. We thoroughly enjoyed all the food. I forgot to mention the to die food homemade potatto chips with a blue cheese dipping sauce. Great service and great value! read more

Definitely worth stopping at this local place and enjoying a great extremely inexpensive meal. On our way from Cincinnati to St.Louis we were desperate for a good breakfast that was not part of any restaurant chain. This place is truly a piece of small town America. The owner and waitress were extremely sweet and it was clear everyone knew everyone. The food was great. The pancakes were large, fluffy and delicious. The biscuits are a must get! For two people with two drinks and meals the check came to under $10. I have never seen something so cheap with homemade quality and clearly made with love. Next time your driving through stop here and eat a biscuit. read more

Cute decor, awesome biscuits (dense, heavy and delicious). INCREDIBLE cinnamon bun. I'm so glad I took one to go. When I got to my hotel that night after a long days drive, it was the best snack/late night dinner ever. I'll be heading back west from NJ eventually and will try my hardest to stop back in town for another great meal. Thanks Ariel! read more

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Everything here is so good! One of my favorite places to eat in Altamont. It's definitely a mom and pop type atmosphere and everything tastes homemade. I got an iced coffee for the road and it was one of the best I've ever had! read more

We had breakfast here. Very small place. Decor was very cute, aprons hung at the windows, for valances, lots of wainscoting..... The food was great, I had eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast, it was all cooked the way I ordered it! My husband had sausage and gravy, they gave you plenty of gravy, nothing worse than a dry biscuit... My only complaint is they do not butter your toast, the butter doesn't melt as well when the toast cools... The prices were very reasonable!!! I would definitely recommend this place for a great breakfast at an excellent price!!! We will try then for lunch when we are in that area again!!!! read more

We found this delightful little place on our travels back home. We checked Yelp on what was near by and got off the highway for dinner. We walked in to friendly staff greeting us and the locals talking to us. The food was delicious and the decor was so quaint and homey. My husband had their fish special and the rest of us had their sandwiches on the menu. The desserts are homemade and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

Doesn't look like much as far as decor but the food was very good and the waitress very attentive...would eat there again. The chicken sandwhich was delicious! read more

The Open Door Diner - New American Near Me - Altamont, Illinois

The Open Door is an incredible, intimate, family-run diner with comfort food that is tasty as home cooked! It's a must-stop!

Great small diner , well worth the mile off the highway . Great friendly staff with good prices , get the cinnamon roll , we got two to go ! read more

The Open Door Diner - New American Near Me - Altamont, Illinois

Discovered this when looking for a cooked breakfast away from highway chain food while on a trip. The outside is uninspiring, but we walked in anyway as we didn't want to keep hunting for another place. SURPRISE! It's a comfortable classic small-town cafe, locals enjoying coffee and eggs while exchanging the morning news. BISCUITS, PIES, AND DESSERTS ARE BAKED THERE. The biscuits were so good we ordered some "to go" to eat in the car later. I'm only sorry that we were too full after our meals to sample the delicious looking pies in the bakery case. Friendly, cheerful service. Good value. Definitely worth driving a few miles off the freeway. read more

I will certainly recommend it, my husband and I stopped here as a quick stop and we were not disappointed. The food is delicious and everyone should try it. And their staff was very friendly. read more

Best cinnamon rolls in town, but you need to get there early in the morning or they will be gone.

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Everything is scratch made and locally sourced. Yeah that is way over used, but not here. The food is really fresh and delicious. Service was with a smile and that alone is worthy of a stop. The decor is mostly repurposed, such as as 50's aprons for curtains and old album covers as wall decorations. read more

It was great food. Very small town setting with the small town feel. I had club salad and don had a cheese burger with fries. He is very picky and raved about how good it was. Don't hesitate to eat there. You will not be disappointed. read more

This an authentic, local, small town restaurant where everything is made on site. Nothing phony here. The people treat you like family. It is a hub for locals. Get away from the highway and experience genuine hospitality. read more

Stopped here for lunch while on a long car trip. It was wonderful! Food was great. All made from scratch. There is an art to making the perfect biscuit. And they have perfected it! The pancakes were light and flavorful and enjoyed their cinnamon roll for dessert. Service was fast and very friendly Definitely five star! read more