Whistle Stop Grill

Great waitress Lauren! She is alway on it ! Food was good ! Tomatoes looked excellent ! Quiet…read moreMonday !

My friend and I came here for brunch on Sunday around 11am. She got there before me and put our…read morenames on the list but the line moved quickly. I love a family style diner. Great for people of all ages and reasonably priced for delicious food. I did the Meat Lovers omelette (sausage, bacon, and ham) which came with their home potatoes and biscuit or toast (I picked biscuit). The omelette was soooo good and their biscuits were so soft. I didn't care for the sauce that was on the potatoes but overall yummy and my meal was $10.25! My friend did the pancake platter which came with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs any style, and choice of sausage or bacon. She liked hers and comes here a lot. This was my first time and I'd come back for sure!

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Southern Kitchen

4.0(475 reviews)

39.7 mi

They stayed open for 15 minutes while we finished our dinner, very much appreciated! The hush…read morepuppies were a little well done, but the butter/margarine combination had great flavor. The mashed potatoes were great too. The steak had a lot of fat on it, but it's not like this was a 5 star $100 steakhouse.

I would like to update my review from 7 years ago. We went…read moreto lunch at Southern Kitchen yesterday. The food was great and the service was spot on!

Juke boxes in booths

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Weasie's Kitchen

4.1(101 reviews)

10.6 mi

Very good food, service and friendly atmosphere. Prices were reasonable and I will definitely be…read moreback ... enjoyed it so much.

Based on a local recommendation, my wife and I stopped in for a late breakfast on a recent…read moreSaturday. The place had that classic diner feel--busy, a little old-school, but comfortable. Despite the crowd, we were seated quickly with minimal wait. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The food was a highlight with two exceptions. The corned beef hash was a standout--crispy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. My pork chops, unfortunately, were overcooked, and the home fries were softer than I prefer instead of crispy. Service really elevated the experience. Our server, Emily, was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming throughout the meal. This experience extended to all the waitstaff who collaboratively worked to ensure our satisfaction Overall, a solid neighborhood diner with good value, quick seating, and strong service. We'll definitely be back.

The pass.

Biscuits, gravy, bacon, egg and home fries

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Doodles Diner

4.4(37 reviews)

13.2 mi

Excellent breakfast, not greasy or over oily. Just yummy! Accommodating and friendly!read more

This place is a jewel! It's family food but not great food ! There are some things they do well and…read moresome not ! Service is great but only one waitress! Lately we play a game ! It's are they open or are they not ! Sometimes we like an alternative over tip tops for breakfast on Saturday! Guess what , closed on Saturdays and limited on Sundays! At times they close for no noted reason! This is a locals club! It works for them , but their hours are challenging! Again we love this local dive but frustrated!

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Tony’s Diner & Restaurant

4.1(119 reviews)

15.0 mi

Had an awesome and healthy breakfast with my partner before heading out of town for a wedding! I…read morenever knew that this place was here! Came here on the earlier side, and there was a table of older gentlemen and a table of cops. Usually a great sign of stick to your bones, no-frills, food for value. Our waitress was great and we were quickly seated in a Comfy booth. They had all your diner classics and some healthy options which I truly appreciated. I had an egg white veggie omelette, which came out lightning with delicious fries and a side of tzatziki sauce a must! Breakfast sandwich with a side of cottage cheese. Delicious home-cooked meals done right! Yum!! I love a place that has customizable options to make your breakfast feel like comfort.

Tony's Diner doesn't look like much from the outside since it's tucked away at the end of a strip…read moremall in Charlottesville, but don't let that fool you. We were greeted by Tony, the owner, as soon as we walked in and were seated immediately, which made us feel welcome right away. Our waitress wasn't especially bubbly, but she took good care of us. It may have just been her morning personality, and the service itself was perfectly fine. We stopped in for breakfast. I ordered the pecan pancakes with a side of sausage, and the pancakes were delicious. There were three large pancakes on the plate, so it was a great value. My husband had the French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries. The breakfast was classic diner fare, but the home fries were exceptional. One of the highlights was getting to chat with Tony when we paid. He shared a little about how he came to own the restaurant and some of his background, which added a personal touch. We also ended up talking with the regulars at the table next to us, and it was easy to see this diner has built a friendly community of loyal customers. The menu is extensive, with just about every breakfast option you could want, plus a wide selection of Greek dishes for lunch. Overall, it's a welcoming neighborhood diner with generous portions, good food, and an owner who clearly cares about his customers.

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Chicken Souvlaki Platter

Angelle's Diner

4.4(458 reviews)

81.0 mi

Yelp reviewers, thank you for the recommendation! I'm just passing through (Louisiana to Niagara…read moreFalls) and did a quick search for a good place to eat in this area before I booked my hotel & I'm thrilled I made time for Angelle's Diner! I made lots of friends in the outdoor dining area since I have my sweet dog. My new friends recommended hamburgers & the BLT. I decided to strike out on my own & ordered the Country Fried Steak with white gravy. Now I'm from Texas & I love CFS, so when I tell you it was good, that means something!!! It was fresh & hot! Fresh okra that you can tell was hand breaded (amazing, my first of the season since we've had so much rain in LA)! The onion rings were also awesome. The ranch was a little runny but it tasted great (I just would have liked more sticking to the ORs)! Patty was great!!! Super helpful & attentive. She brought my pup water & then brought him refills. That has never happened to me before! Doggie owners, I felt welcomed. All that plus a really nice fruity cake for dessert cost $23.58! I feel weird giving my meal a 10 (since I'm from TX & the food is a Texan staple) but it's well deserved. Great ending to a very long day driving!

We ate here on 9/15/26. The place had a good diner vibe, but…read more.. We ordered two of the hickory smoked bacon burgers, medium rare. Mine was perfect. My wife's was raw, and I mean raw. My wife had half of mine while they made another one. The new one was almost right. About 1/4 of it was raw. What wasn't raw was very good. The fried okra was good. The fries were so-so (not crispy). The service was terrible. They were a little busy, but not *that* busy.

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Hawksbill Diner

4.5(111 reviews)

37.4 mi

There's just something about a small diner that draws me in. I love walking into a place where…read moreyou're greeted with a smile and a friendly hello--almost like you're Norm walking into Cheers. It's that feeling of being welcomed, appreciated, and treated like more than just another customer. Hawksbill Diner is just that kind of place. My family doesn't get there very often, but every time we do, we are treated with such a level of respect, kindness, and friendliness that you just don't find everywhere anymore. The food is good--nothing fancy, just good, old-fashioned, home-cooked country cooking. My only complaint would be that the diner is small inside and parking is limited. It's often busy, so definitely plan ahead. But even when they are very busy, the wait usually isn't long, and the service is still wonderful. I really appreciate places like this--good food, friendly people, and that comfortable "come on in and sit a spell" feeling. That's what keeps people coming back. If you're looking for a little hometown diner with good country cooking and genuinely friendly service, Hawksbill Diner is worth a stop!

Pretty solid diner! Service was quick and our waitress was very attentive! Their breakfast sausage…read moreand biscuit with gravy were delicious!

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Steak and Eggs

The Villa Diner

3.9(192 reviews)

11.1 mi

Yum! We love the villa and their food is delicious and well made. This is classic breakfast diner…read morefood, so don't expect an avocado toast, frittata, charcuterie board vibe. This is a simple, no frills, pancake egg hash brown coffee kinda joint. This is NOT brunch - it's breakfast. No complications, just simple good food. My boyfriend's two favorite things are the biscuits and gravy and the French toast. He gets it every time and it's always good. I usually get a combo breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage links, corned beef hash and hash browns. Can't be beat! The food is hot and delicious. The prices are totally reasonable so you'll have to wait awhile if you come in person especially on a weekend. Expect to wait up to an hour. If you don't want to do that you can also order delivery which I've done a few times. Overall, this is a great spot for simple hot and delicious breakfast!

We were looking for breakfast heading out of UVA family weekend and it this hit the spot! So much…read moreso, we forgot to take pictures of the food. Highlights include the 1) eggs: whether sunny side up or scrambled, delish and well-seasoned, 2) accompaniments on the table: jelly, butter, syrup, half and half, sugar, salt and pepper, hot sauce...didn't have to ask, 3) service was overworked but really kind and as responsive as they could be, 4) menu variety: they have something for everyone. Drawbacks: none. That all being said, this is absolutely solid but nothing unique to any diner. (That would be my only suggestion...like Penn state diner has grilled sticky buns...a unique dish would make this a stand-out)

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Rylie's Diner

3.7(105 reviews)

21.2 mi

I eat here when ever I get a haircut and the food is Great, Ashley is the best server and I love…read morechatting with her.

Great food and service! Never had a bad meal. Breakfasts are awesome:)…read moreServers are exceptionally attentive and nice.

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Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries Sunny side eggs, Home Fries, Bacon and Biscuit

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Amazing place! Great food and atmosphere! A perfect family place to grab a quick bite.

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Wonderful Staff And Great Food

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