After about four visits here it is time to review. You will notice this little diner if you look…read morecarefully while driving down Airline and notice it is flanked on each side by a little gas station (Shell I believe) and a Casino. Parking is slight but if you get here around 6:15 a.m. in the mornings you should not have much of a problem. The semi elderly lady is very hard working and pretty speedy. I forgot her name but I'll go back and correct this later, you'll know her, she's about 60 with the body of a 30 year old but she is a diligent worker an asset to this place. HOWEVER, the cook that is in the back if you should have the unfortunate time to have her cook your breakfast is horrid. The last time I was here I was enjoying the Ribeye breakfast with a co-worker and without exaggerating it took an hour and some minutes for her to get the food out. This contributed to her coming out of the kitchen to take a phone order in which her duty was to stay in the kitchen and punch list the tickets placed in the back. My co worker and I ordered our steaks at 6:15 and did not get them until about 7:20. Yes, they were about 3/4 " thick ribeyes but you can tell she would get the tickets mixed up in the back and not go in order that she was given. The other times that I have had my meals cooked by her the food would be a little on the salty side. Biscuits and Gravy, hash browns, eggs you name it. The other cook that I've seen cook back there is a male guy that is very fast and I do not think I have had anything bad tasting or over done come from him. Thursday nights are steak nights. $14 and I hear it gets packed so Friday morning is the best time to get you a nice Ribeye steak breakfast with hash browns, eggs and toast for $15. The interior is nothing fancy, about 12 out dated tables, industrial thin carpeting and 1970's wood paneled walls. Come to think of it if you want a blast from the past circa 70's here is your place. There is a television here that you can view while you are waiting for your food. The restrooms down the halls are atrocious since it is shared with the next door gas station. The food here is pretty much good ol comfort food. I took pics of the menu's so you can get an idea of what is here. Best viewed on a screen bigger than 12" and not a smart phone.

Tired from the drive and at wits end we found dots diner A…read morebusy place . The food is delicious The waitresses take part in a prayer service. (I needed a Lift as I was feeling down.) Gloria is the best.

Food is prepared to order, always fresh and hot. If you're looking for a breakfast place here's a…read morenice one for you.

I hate chain restaurants, I adore mom and pop places. It has been a minute since I have been…read moreable to do a little road trip to find a new place to enjoy the ambiance and flavor. I was not disappointed. The moment we pulled into the parking lot we were treated with vintage vw bugs. A very good omen. The menu is vast and it all sounded so wonderful. As we stood there pondering our choices I couldn't help but notice the cleanliness and the decide. But what instantly drew my attention was the food being handed out. No paper wrap. No styrofoam here. Real plates and real silverware. . But the mountain of mouth watering piping hot onion rings called my attention. The old hippy he decided on the lot o burger with fries. And I had the veal tenderloin with those onion rings. Of course we had to have two frosty mugs of the namesake. Frostop RootBeer. Now I am a patient person and I will wait for fresh hot food to be served. So I didn't notice the amount of time it took. But any wait at all would be well worth it. The food was delicious and took me back to my misspent youth. People I am telling you if you are looking for quality and quantity. This is the place for you. The cost was reasonable. The owners are friendly and patient. But the real reason to make the trip is the food. They are the leader in every category: cleanliness, ambience, quality, taste, customer service, and quirkiness. This place has been standing along time. I hope they stay around a whole lot longer. We will return.

Brought my son and two friends here. They all ordered the burger combo and the famous root beer and…read moreI ordered the turkey club sandwich. It brought me back to when I was a kid when I tasted that nostalgic root beer. The onion rings were on point and so was the club. The kids did not leave a bite of their hamburgers, so it is safe to say they liked it and it was big enough for three teenage kids.

I've heard great things about this place since moving to the North Shore 5 years ago and I can't…read morebelieve that it has taken me this long to make it there. We went here for breakfast over the weekend and it won't be our last trip. We met some family here and the place was packed. The tables are small four person tables and there were six of us and they wasted no time at getting comfortably seated. The dining area is small and it was very busy and crowded however, that didn't prevent us from having great service. We ordered and the food was delivered promptly and our waitress was very attentive which amazed me c how busy they were. I had a mixture of things that I put together kinda ala cart if you will. Two biscuits with sausage gravy, two eggs, sausage patties, and home fries. Let's just say that I wasn't expecting the amount of food that I received. The biscuits were huge and the gravy was perfect. The portions were more than what I expected. The place has a great vib and is decorated very neglectful with various things from Madi Gras to mermaid paintings and lots of signage. The parking is ample and easy to get in and out of. So if you're in the Mandeville area definitely stop by and give them a try.

just had a late breakfast at Liz's. i had 3 eggs over medium with breakfast potatoes with onion,…read morebacon and english muffins. it was simple but perfectly prepared. the staff was awesome, as always. and i got to visit with my old friend Liz for a bit. i go there frequently and its always good. today it was exceptional.

My son and I stopped here while coming in from Orlando to drop him off for college, and I'm so glad…read morewe did! I ordered the fried pork chops with candied yams, and both were outstanding. The pork chops were seasoned perfectly--crispy on the outside, flavorful, and cooked just right. But those candied yams? Some of the best I've had in a very long time. The flavor was on point and had that homemade, comfort-food quality that's hard to find. What really made the experience even better was the service. It was incredibly attentive and welcoming. It honestly felt like my son and I were the only customers there, even though we weren't treated like just another table. Great food, great service, and a memorable stop during an important trip for our family. Definitely glad we found this place, and I'd happily come back!

Stop for breakfast today and had an ok visit. The staff were friendly and the food was ok. Liked…read morethe diner look and decor. It was just ok though.

Of course a New Orleans classic…read more It's not in the French Quarter, you'll find them op town right of the garden district street car. It's small and slow, but kind and full of regulars. Everyone in Nola undercooked potatoes so I struggle to ding them for that. Restrooms up and through the kitchen are fine but less charming. The dining room is tight and all counter seats, but that how they have been doing it for decades. Expect a wait.

First time in recently. Welcoming staff. Met a OG who grew…read moreup nearby and met his wife there he ended up paying for my meal. I had the best cheese burger + fries with gravy Kind, clean environment. Love the menu. Open later wish it was like 1/2am. Dayton was my server. Gave me to local recommendation, knowledgeable, calm & John THROWS DOWN on the grill. I live nearby and will def be back. Open since 1946.

This place does gumbo and po-boys better than any other place I've tried. I'm not sure what their…read moresecret is, but the word's gotten around town. It's not exactly a well-kept secret within La Place. At lunch time you may be forced to take your gumbo and po-boy to go because the place is PACKED! The oyster po-boy and shrimp gumbo are to die for. Beware: the portions are huge. A po-boy might be enough for two meals, and a bowl of gumbo is a large meal in itself. This place is homey and unpretentious. I have a feeling they've been doing traditional cajun deli food their way for decades. Had I not heard about the place from locals, I probably wouldn't have tried it on my own. I'm very glad I did, though. I wish they were open for dinner! :)

Server was very friendly!…read more Chicken and andouille gumbo was good, although I like a thicker and darker gumbo. Shrimp Stew was special of the day (Tuesday), but wasn't very special. The broth was very thin, almost like broth. The shrimp was almost certainly frozen and farmed, not deveined, and cooked to the point of mushiness. I would NOT order this again. BTW, there is a seafood market right next door with fresh shrimp. There was a lengthy po-boy menu and that would probably have been a better option.

We came back home to celebrate my birthday weekend and decided to visit Dots Diner on Labarre Rd…read more Jefferson, LA. Dots Diner has always had the best service and glad that it hasn't changed a bit. Food is always top notch. I love you Dots! I will come home more often to visit. ​

OMG, we absolutely love this place. Came across it here on Yelp and figured we'd give it a try…read morebased on the good reviews. Although very unassuming from the outside, the inside is just the opposite. A great nod back to the 50s diners. Then there's the food. Had the ham and cheese omelette, which was phenomenal. My other half had a standard breakfast, which was also more food than he could eat. The staff was amazing as well. So friendly, sweet and service was beyond compare .Even got one of the adorable Dot's mugs as a souvenir. Will definitely make this our go to place when in the New Orleans area. You should too!

Ok, so this is a Serious Double Cheeseburger. It's the kind of cheeseburger that you pick up and…read morecan't put down for 2 reasons. The first reason is that it tastes SO GOOD! The second reason is that it's SO BIG! Hard to get your mouth around, but you can do it if you try. The staff is always great and try to be fast to get your order in and serve you even during the busiest of times with a smile on their face. Unless you know where Dearman's is located, it can be difficult to find for the first time because it's subtly located in a strip mall establishment. Once you walk in though, you'll be taken back in time to the white, black and red-themed diner atmosphere and open kitchen. Plenty of seating and parking available.

You can never go wrong with a restaurant with Skylark patterned formica tables. The small fries…read morewere of a sharable size. Burgers were good. Didn't try the shakes, but that part of the menu looked good.

I'd give em a 4.5, all in all a great experience and I don't usually write reviews at all unless…read moreI'm very impressed and it's hard to impress me. I got the south of the border and fries, way way too much food but I'm not mad about it, I'll have the rest later! The fries were perfect and I knew they'd been fried in tallow, which I later confirmed with the waitress

The Big Easy Diner is one of the more pleasant diners I have visited, offering a nostalgic 50s and…read more60s atmosphere. The food has consistently been excellent; my daughters treated me here for Father's Day, and we were all very satisfied. We started with the large onion rings, which were substantial enough to nearly fill us up. For our entrees, I had the BLT, my youngest daughter ordered a hamburger, and my eldest chose the cheesy fries. Everything was well-prepared, and the milkshakes and iced tea were both top-tier. While service can occasionally be slow during peak hours due to staffing challenges, the staff on duty are always friendly and accommodating. Furthermore, the prices are very reasonable. This was not our first visit to the Big Easy, and it certainly won't be our last. If you are looking for fast food, the major chains are located just down the street, and if you are seeking fine dining, this is not that either. The Big Easy Diner is simply a wonderful place to enjoy a quality meal.