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Went with my granddaughter for breakfast she had steak and eggs. The steak was flavorless, tough and hard to chew. I had the French dip and the meat was extremely dry, even when dipped in au ju somehow it was still dry. Also the roll was too soft. A French dip should be served on a French roll not on a soft sandwich roll. I have been there once before and had their ham steak breakfast which was good but they don't have anything of a reasonable size for someone that doesn't eat like an NFL linebacker. Three eggs a mammoth piece of ham and a very large serving of hash browns. That's great but why not have a smaller size for people that can't eat that much and don't want to pay an arm and a leg just to have a ham and egg breakfast.
First time here (online order) and it was just gross to be honest. Meatloaf sandwich was grease filled to the point of being inedible and the lowest quality, fries tasted like old oil. They required payment over phone and for $22 it was just horrible. I threw it all out. Had I seen how um run down it was I would not have ordered.
Great meal choices, good cooks, great wait staff, and atmosphere!!
However, they need more options instead of Pork in so many items!!!
Can't believe how much the Coffee has gone up!!!
Reply from Martin Way Diner
2022.12.27
Hey there, thanks for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Martin Way Diner.
Martin Way Diner feels like the kind of place that wants to be comforting, the sort of small-town spot where families laugh over mashed potatoes while Christmas music plays softly in the background. And to be fair, the atmosphere mostly delivers on that. Kids giggling, a cheerful hum in the air, and a waitress whose beautiful singing voice echoes through the dining room like something from another era. It all makes the place feel almost cinematic.
But the food… the food had a harder time meeting that warmth.
I ordered the meatloaf with corn and mashed potatoes, gravy on the side. It came with a roll, butter, and a cup of turkey noodle vegetable soup. The soup was simple and uninspiring but still somehow heart warming and very salty in a way I didn’t mind. The gravy was genuinely good, flavorful and heavy, exactly how diner gravy should taste.
Everything else struggled.
The meatloaf arrived oddly cold despite being freshly delivered. It wasn’t terrible, just incredibly bland. The mashed potatoes had a strange, almost bitter edge I couldn’t quite describe. And the corn tasted so unmistakably canned that even salt couldn’t rescue it.
A few small things added to the awkwardness. No one greeted me for the first few seconds, which made walking in feel a little like intruding. I was seated in a quieter part of the diner, which meant plates didn’t get cleared and check-ins were rare. This actually didn’t bother me since I enjoy a peaceful meal, but the flies circling my plate definitely did.
The bathroom was surprisingly clean and well kept, just very narrow. They serve Pepsi products, not Coke if that matters to anyone.
What really redeemed the experience was the waitress. She was kind, informed, and clearly cared about her work. When she finally checked on me and asked how everything was, I decided to be honest that it wasn’t quite my jam. Without hesitation she said I didn’t need to pay for it. I insisted, but she refused because she didn’t want me spending money on something I didn’t enjoy. That level of decency is rare and genuinely classy.
Martin Way Diner has heart. The atmosphere is warm, the people are kind, and there were moments that felt genuinely sweet. The food, though, needs a little more love to match the soul of the place. Still, I’m glad I went. Sometimes experiences stick with you for reasons beyond the meal.
Met a friend for breakfast on Black Friday. The Diner was hoppin! Busy, but booths continued to open up.
You can have as big a breakfast as you want/need with the standard breakfast fare or just a little.
I ordered off the sides menu and had one pancake and 2 slices of bacon with a small orange juice. The pancake was good sized and was served with pats of butter and a small pitcher of maple syrup.
Not sure why it was so good, may have been the butter. It was delicious and you can never go wrong with bacon.
Our waitress was super - friendly with a great attitude and sense of humor. She was very attentive, bringing extra napkins and checking in.
Martin Way Diner is a local staple serving up really good food with a smile. Give them a try!
