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    University Diner

    3.3 (93 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Virginia M.

    Ok this place makes their own corn beef hash. Even if you don't eat corn beef you will fall in love after eating this! Their grits are also cooked well. It is an old school diner with a counter and merch and I love that they have cats on TV. The service was great and I would return! There are other things that caught my eye on the menu but I think I'll get the corn beef hash again!

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    Heather R.

    Husband and I went to University Diner for dinner tonight. We were greeted by the new owner (son took over recently) and our waitress was very pleasant. Inside the restaurant was bright and clean. My husband ordered- Country Fried Steak dinner and I ordered- Tuna Salad Sample. For Dessert- Apple pie. Food was very delicious; we cleaned our plate. We definitely will be going back to University Diner again.

    Juiciest, huge Cheeseburger with all the fixings.

    Another outstanding meal at UD. Their cheeseburgers are huge. It takes two hands to pick it up. The service was awesome as usual. We love what you're doing to the place!

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    Kel G.

    I've never heard of this place but seen it every time I go to the Dairy Queen close by. My husband and I decided to try it out one morning. I think it's a small mom and pop joint. Order: French toast, diner breakfast The diner breakfast included of eggs, potatoes, bacon, pancakes, all of which were under seasoned. The French toast were okay, just okay.

    Haven't been here in years! Looking forward to seeing how it is today!
    Rena S.

    I've visited University Diner several times over the past 10 years or so, and it was always really good. Maybe it's just me, but it seems lately it's never open when I pass by. Or maybe I just get going too late on the weekends lol. But today, the Brunch Gods were smiling down upon us! My son and I were planning to go to the Waffle House, just because it's been forever...we found the one on Merrill Road packed...so headed to the Atlantic location only to find it was only doing take out. We did a quick check and saw that University Diner was indeed open-until 2 PM! Only 30 more minutes. So we headed over and sat down about 1:45. I was afraid we might get turned away, being so close to closing time, but there were a few other tables apparently just ordering, so lucky for us! Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The coffee tasted fresh & hot! So far, so good. I ordered the Skillet with scrambled eggs and country fried steak; I chose hash browns instead of country potatoes; grits, and a biscuit. The Skillet has plenty of onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheese mixed in. My son opted for the Steak & Potatoes breakfast-country fried steak (whole) with country potatoes & onions, eggs over easy, and an English muffin. Before our order arrived, our server delivered the sad news that they only had brown gravy, they were out of white gravy :( Which I was disappointed, but arriving near closing, I wasn't surprised. However, my sons steak did somehow make it to the table covered in white gravy! While I got a bowl of brown on the side. No matter, my Skillet was still eggs-cellent! The only thing lacking is my grits was cold. I did bring it home ( along with a LOT of leftovers!)...so I will be enjoying my diner delight again tomorrow morning. Places that serve breakfast all day are my favorite and it's good to know that University Diner is right around the corner. My son and I both agreed everything was great, and we'd be back! You should go too.

    We'll, supposedly a "grilled" chicken salad.

    We'll, supposedly a "grilled" chicken salad. The first plate was not a grilled chicken salad so I came back to the diner and they remade the salad but the chicken is simply "boiled" almost made me puke from the plain dry taste... I can't believe I spent $15 dollars plus $3 tip for this.

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    Always great food and fantastic service. The staff is like family. Our go-to for lunch after church.

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    Classic Diner, amazing food, excellent service, fair pricing. It tastes like the cook cares about the food he makes

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    Really enjoy the food here. The staff is really nice and kind. I get my food pretty quick and it's always fresh and good.

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