The signature chicken fried steak and the "Mom's special" waffle are the dishes that built the diner's reputation, and there's a gluten-free pancake option for anyone who needs it. The place has a heated, covered outdoor section in addition to its tiny indoor dining room, plus a drive-thru -- unusual for a diner this small -- and it's wheelchair accessible throughout.
It opens early, 6:30am to 3pm daily, and closes before dinner, which tells you exactly what kind of place this is. The wait on weekends can run long and the room is tight, but the 4.6-to-4.8-star average across hundreds of reviews says people keep coming back anyway.
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