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    Woodlawn Diner

    4.4 (26 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    WOODLAWN DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Ham,Swiss and egg wrap with hash brown patty
    Judith P.

    Always good food. Always freshly made. You can't go wrong here. Everything is yummy.

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    Robert W.

    I always say great coffee can keep a diner alive. This was a great little breakfast spot. Very good coffee very good breakfast. Pancakes were a little heavier than normal and I like that. It wasn't like eating air. Corn beef and hash was homemade however, corn beef was a little dry. But still very tasty. I also very much enjoyed my waitresses recommendations. She spoke very highly of the diner and that's a very good sign. She was also spot on with everything. This was an awesome little Sunday morning diner and I will return.

    Mushroom Swiss Burger and fries
    Sonia L.

    Really doesn't look like much from outside, street parking only, not a ton of tables, maybe 10 booths and counter seating. I imagine this place gets slammed for breakfast, but they get your food on the table pretty quickly. I stopped in for lunch with my daughter, who was very happy to order a stack of lunch French Toast and a root beer. I had a mushroom Swiss burger that was huge, and came with a heap of fries that I couldn't finish. Our server didn't ask how I wanted the burger cooked, and it came pretty medium well, but it was still good. I love the décor, 50's themed, jukebox and all. The service was really good too. Pay at the counter, they accept cards but your bill shows the cash total and a higher card total.

    Do you know what these are? If you do you're having a flashback.
    Glenn M.

    We've surprisingly struggled for the last few years to did a breakfast restaurant to keep going to. We were down to 1 and it is a bit of a drive, so we didn't go out as often as we would have liked. We discovered the diner as we were eating lunch nearby and decided to give it a try the next day. We're so happy we did. We had a very good experience and were so intrigued by the wonderful classic old diner motif. But best of all was the service and the meal. As it was later on a rainy day we thought it would be slow but it was almost full. We were greeted and directed to a clean booth immediately and the menu's were dropped off as we were shedding our damp jackets. We couldn't help but be tickled by the classic diner feel of the place. (See photos). The menu is very classic, straight forward and easy choose from. Our server came over greeted us warmly answered our questions and we ordered quickly. We got our drinks promptly and as we noticed and chuckled about different aspects of the decor we also noticed as few things. The restaurant was very clean. The customers coming and going were obviously mostly regulars from the easy banter and joking around we observed. It was such a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The food came out quickly, hot and fresh. I was so happy and hungry I forgot to take any pics. But trust me there were no disappointments. We got refills promptly and friendly service and conversation throughout our meal. All in all we had a good meal and a good time. This place is legit and we're so happy to have found it. We were frankly struggling to find good breakfast options the last few years.

    French toast and bacon
    Judith C.

    Our first visit since reopening. Thank goodness for the same staff who are warm, friendly and excellent. I had French toast with bacon. Why make it at home when you can come here. This place is down home comfort cooking. It is the perfect place for breakfast

    Sausage egg and cheese on English Muffin.
    Georgia G.

    Food was amazing! Staff were pleasant and friendly. Our order was out in a jiffy!! The dinner was clean and very nostalgic!!

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    Colleen O.

    This diner was recently featured on the news regarding their reopening and recent renovations. Of course, my father and I needed to check it out . They were quite busy in the tiny diner, but there were a couple seats at the counter , so we grabbed them . A server (in training ) greeted us with menus, we both accepted her offer of coffee to start . My father chose a basic breakfast special (2 eggs over easy, sausage, home fries and rye toast ) and I went with my standard Eggs Benedict . The food didn't take too long to come out . All was good but didn't blow me away . What did impress me was the 50s themed decor , they even had a jukebox! Checking out was a bit of a hassle as the same guy making milkshakes (we went for brunch , so anything goes) was also the cashier . We had to wait while he finished up , but admittedly he was quite apologetic about it . Overall, the service was not too bad considering they just had a reopening /renovation. I would like to come back just for the ambience and try one of those old fashioned milk shakes.

    Amanda W.

    Came in here for breakfast yesterday, a very late breakfast. My husband has come in here before while working a job in south buffalo and we stopped in on a whim since he enjoyed it the first time. It's a seat yourself style diner, maybe 15 booths/tables, on the smaller side. I like the jukeboxes on the tables, I'm not sure if they really play music but they were definitely cool to look at, setting the vibe. The waitress came right over and took our drink orders and warned us the fryers were not turned on. I love the kind of small, family owned, local diner that doesn't always turn the fryers on. We didn't mind at all since we were in the market for breakfast. I opted for the three cheese omelette, which was a steal at $6.99 considering it came with home fries and toast as well. Definite bang for my buck! I didn't think it was possible but it ALMOST was too cheesy for me. ALMOST. It was right at the line of pure cheese heaven. It was stuffed with cheeses and had cheese on top. I love cheese, I was not offended. The sourdough toast was really hitting the spot for me, the cook joked it was almost too thick to fit in the toaster. A dream come true! When it came time to pay, it was $18 and some change for both us which is a great price for two. I didn't realize in advance that they didn't take cards. But, the ATM in the corner by the door saved the moment of panic and it was all good. Great local spot, I'd recommend to anyone in the area for breakfast or lunch.

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    Amanda M.

    Great food! My go to is the large antipasto salad.... and it's enough for two meals! Full of ham, lettuce, cappacola and all the other mixings! It is delicious!! Parking may be a hassle but it is worth it!

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    Great food. Cute place. Friendly staff. I had the steak and eggs. Very tasty! Remodeled building recently

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    EggsCellent.... Eggs Benedict & Potato Pancakes too ... mmmmm good. Great service too. Very attentive & pleasant staff.

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    Early morning, you need a simple vibe. Your emotional state should be undisturbed as the day will…read moretake of the disruption. That is to say, that first cup of coffee should have some cream and bliss in its confines. Such zen calm is caught before the crowds descend on the breakfast rush at the Swan St Diner. The long therapeutic hug that your stomach needs awaits in the early morning hours at Swan Street. In addition to the damn fine cup of coffee they brew, breakfast is there for you. from sunny side up eggs & bacon to Blueberry pancakes, the skillful kitchen crew gets it, gets me, and along with a glass of the fresh squeezed oJ, i always depart feeling like the day ahead can at least be solved a little easier since I fueled up among great food, adorably tasty hot donuts, proper coffee, laid back groovy tunes and an awesome staff, some of which took pride in having my coffee sitting on the table. I might be a tad predictable (guess I'm there with some frequency), but that has its upsides. First hour of the day has the staff ready and the groovy tunes to go along with the great food will get your day going right.

    What an awesome place! The food, vibe and energy of this place is fantastic…read more I had their homemade corned beef hash and eggs. What an incredible dish! I think it's the best corned beef hash in the area if not one of the best tasting I've ever had. Will always want to come back to this place when in the area.

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    When asked where I'd like to eat, I always think first about the Smokin' Little Diner…read more It's well worth the drive from anywhere! I especially love the Hawg Wings and the Brisket Plate. Their private label BBQ sauces are great, and my favorite is Fireberry, but really they're all phenomenal! I love the kind greetings we get as we enter this nostalgic train car diner. The cozy-vibe is through the roof here! The servers are so pleasant and helpful! They make one feel right at home!

    Went back because first visit was so good! This time I pre ordered for a lunch…read more. I called in the day before. Ordering was easy and the person was very friendly on the phone. Food was ready about five minutes after my scheduled time, which for as busy as they were, I thought that was great timing. Ordered the big sampler, with pulled chicken, pulled pork, brisket and ribs! Platter is a nice size with large portions, four of us ate on it. The pulled chicken for me was a stand out, so good! 10 piece chicken wings, cheeseburger with fries, pizza logs and crab cake platter. For our sides we tried the mac and cheese, pasta salad, baked beans, mash potatoes and sweet potatoe fries. Everything was good and would get again, except the crab cakes. These were just not good, very fishy, and burnt. The pizza logs were huge! The Mac and cheese had no seasoning, but was cheesy and after little salt and pepper wasn't to bad. Definitely on my top three favorite BBQ spots! I forgot pictures, but enjoy the video!

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