Nick’s Diner
15693 N Reems Rd,Ste 113, Surprise, AZ, 85374
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Address :
15693 N Reems Rd,Ste 113
Surprise, AZ, 85374 - Phone (623) 556-1733
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Stephanie W.
Great home cooking food! Cozy and friendly!
(4)Triix N.
I would definitely recommend this spot over any IHOP or Denny's for sure. The place is cozy, it gives you that New York diner feel when you enter. The servers are friendly. I was surprised to see how generous the portions are for the price. The food was yummy. P.S. Donna is awesome
(4)Kenda V.
Asked a Local for a recommendation for a good Breakfast joint. Score! Service was prompt with generous portions of fresh tasty home food. Two thumbs up on the chicken fried steak breakfast plate, no gristle, no grease and enough potatoes to sustain me on the Long Drive back to the city!
(4)Dennis M.
Love Nicks Dinner. food is Delicious comming from the City of New york I give this Resturant A+ I had the chopped surline steak with mashed potatoes and vegies.It was real good.I And the Breakfasts 2 eggs any style and three Big sausages and two potato pancakes WOW. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE. DENNIS MORGANLANDER SURPRISE AZ
(5)Kevin S.
Excellent. My wife and I went on a Friday night. I had and all meat and cheese omelette with fried potatoes and toast. Loved it. Big portions and decent price. My wife had the all you can eat fish fry and loved it as well. Crispy battered cod. With fries and your choice of soup or salad. First visit for me and I'll definitely be coming back.
(5)Daryl B.
My wife and I had the craving for Pancakes! Boy am I glad we chose this lil place. Cause for under $13 ( not including gratuity) we got stuffed! We each ordered the #6 three huge pancakes with the choice of 4 sausage links 4 strips of bacon or ham. You walk in and as busy as they were, all the tables that were open were either clean or being cleaned. Cool atmosphere. I like how all the specials ( and there's lots) are written on a giant chalkboard that covers one of the walls. Service was quick. From the look at some of the other orders coming out it seems as if any one of them could have filled us up.
(5)Jimmy G.
Wasn't sure the place was open because the sign seemed out and there is a big window painting that only says what the breakfast hours are. But I tried the door and sure enough! There were two other tables seated so I just went in and found a place to sit. Took a minute to get a menu and my front order in but wasn't too terribly long. I had the "grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies". My order came with a choice of soup or salad so, based on other reviews, I tried the lemongrass chicken soup. It came out after a short wait and, well, I've never had this before and it was pretty good. Very lemony. A short bit after that came my entrée. Two giant pork chops, a heaping mound of mashed potatoes, and what we call in New Mexico, "calabictas". The potatoes were so hot I was sure they were microwaved. They weren't. They had a nice garlicky flavor and a good gravy. There were chunks of potato in the mix, and I like that. Had to let those cool. Then I tried the veggies which I was sure we're microwaved. They weren't. They were nicely steamed and not mushy carrots, squash, and zucchini, and trace amounts of cauliflower and broccoli. Normally I nibble at calabictas because in Santa fe, well. They microwave them. And they're mushy. I ate all my veggies. So far so good, right? The pork chops: Although cooked correctly, hot and juicy, they reminded me of my step mothers pork chops. Absolutely no flavor. The difference being that my step mothers chops are dry as the Arizona desert. These chops weren't. They were nice and juicy. Just bland. So. That made me sad. One thing to note, the servers talk to each other across the room. Because of this, I learned that if you order the daily special, check your ticket. Sometimes they forget to program the "computer". Also. While my ice tea glass ran dry, rather than fill my glass, the server spent a fair amount of time refilling condiments at empty tables. My server was very nice. Just slightly inattentive. This is a locals place, that much is for sure. They even offer a discount card. Oh. And yes. They do serve lunch and dinner. It looks like you already know about the breakfasts. Im giving 4 stars because the food is "real". Next time I'll try something other than pork chops though.
(4)Crystal L.
Pretty disappointing. It was OK for a breakfast I suppose, but when there are so many better options in the area, we won't be back. The French toast had no flavor, just bread and egg. The home fries were the same, just potatoes, no salt, pepper, or anything. The bacon was obviously premise in bulk and left out to wait for orders, very dried out. Just bland and plain all around.
(2)Stephanie W.
Great home cooking food! Cozy and friendly!
(4)Larry D.
I decided to do something different before writing this review. I've panned through a good dozen or so reviews on Nick's Diner. I am in disbelief that this place is as highly rated as it is. I presume it's comprised of mostly family and friends schilling this establishment. I haven gone to this restaurant a total of two different times (on two completely different occasions) to try some of the same and some different food items only to be left to wonder what did I eat. Moreover, did I really pay that much as well for what I bought? Off to the nitty gritty details. Firstly you walk in and notice the restaurant is dark. Keep mind it is Surprise, AZ, but seriously, it's so dimly lite for such a small eating space. Next thing I've noticed is that it's never really busy. Service is, on the slow side. Staff seems to be stressed by their manager. The staff acted as if they were rushed and overworked however, the restaurant was maybe 20% occupied. I've been to many other bustling other eateries where staff is constantly running back and forth on their feet and are welcoming to serve patrons. Here, not so much. Next, is the food. It's reminiscent of Aramark or Sysco foods. I ordered the gyros with a side of coleslaw. The serving portion was big, but it tasted sweet. The gyro sandwich was definitely off (this was not a Kronos gyro). The coleslaw was not tasty, fresh or edible. I also ordered the charbroiled chicken dinner. The chicken was bland, dry and pressed to the point it wasn't recognizable. It came with a side of rice. If it wasn't for the sodium/msg it was loaded with, well, it was definitely a salt mine. The dried, possibly freezer-burned vegetables looked as if it came from a bag. I steered clear of them for that very reason. Lastly is the cost, for the food offerings, I thought it was overpriced. Surprise, AZ is comprised of a sprawling elderly community and some young families and quality of food definitely was not on par with food costs. It didn't stand out to me that I would want to eat here again based on quality of food and overall cost.
(2)Leslee S.
My mom and I went to Nick's for dinner! We both had the pot pie soup and half of a club sandwich! The price was only $5.00! The soup was good and the sandwich was yummy as well! Our waitress was very friendly and efficient!
(4)Danie B.
Love love love Nick's. The owner is very sweet. He signed up for a pta business membership with no hesitation. Greeted our group with a big smile and came and chatted with us a bit while we had a PTA board meeting. The food was AMAZING! I had the Greek dinner. The meat was so juicy and tender. I recommend everyone to go check them out!
(5)Rachel C.
Great Service & Yummy Food. ! I love getting the Greek Favorite Omelette, which has Gyro Meat in it w Feta Cheese!!! I have been coming here for years. I've eaten Breakfast & Lunch there. I've gone there with co-workers, or post-gym workout. Certainly been there early in the morning 7am noshing on food & slurping down coffee to end a good night out. The Flaming Saganaki Cheese is incredible ! When I met a friends mother, we took her out to eat here & they put on a nice presentation when they bring it out and say "Opa" when they light it on fire
(4)Will G.
I've only ordered 1 thing on the menu, the Greek omelette! It's incredible, very big, contains gyro meat and feta cheese and veggies. A must try.
(5)Jason G.
Been here three times now, waited to review since the other reviews are all over the map. I will say this review is only based on going there for breakfast all three times. The food is slightly above average depending on what you get. I've had good luck with the eggs, omelettes, french toast, and all the kids items. The pancakes, while huge, have been over cooked and dry every time for us. The bacon, sausage and ham are all fantastic! Coffee is not bad either. The reasons for the two star review - First, the price. I get that they are small business in a city littered with chain restaurants, but it is really a bit much here. Second, and WAY MORE importantly than the bill is the servers. These have got to be the most disgruntled servers in all the restaurant business! For a place this small, and at least 3 servers each time I've been in, they seem disorganized, rushed, stressed, upset, and uncaring. I've even had to go to the extent of walking up to the 'bar' halfway through my meal to get coffee refilled, and even then it was half spilled all over the counter which warranted eye rolling and so on. Some of the food is good, and the kids seem to like it, but I am not sure I can tolerate the rude service to continue to go back.
(2)Jet W.
Last experience here was worst by far. We're semi regulars so we came back to give them another chance. Best burgers in town! Huge!
(3)Lizz G.
Third time I've been in due to a lack of breakfast places around and I have to say this place sucks. The women who work here seem to be the most miserable humans on earth. Owning a restaurant myself I pride myself on our customer service and positive demeanor. I actually got a judge mental noise (which I don't know how to convey through writing) when my husband said no toast. She might as well have rolled her eyes! Outside of the terrible customer service my husband and I ordered the meat omelettes. The outside was over cooked while the inside was undercooked, the bacon was limp and actually triggered my gag reflex and the potatoes have zero seasoning. Previous to owning a restaurant I would probably have excused the behavior for having a bad day but not anymore. You want a business/job? You gotta work for it.
(1)Nicole S.
I was pregnant and craving Greek food. It was a Tuesday night and one waitress for the entire place. After a wait my husband & I were seated... Waited 25 minutes for someone to come over to take drink order, when she said she will be back, I told her we are ready to order! I got an appetizer of hummus and pita chips, it was one pita cut up in 4 slices and a fairly large bowl of hummus. It was the best part of the meal. That took 15 minutes to come back, I asked for more pita and it was another 20 minute wait. Eventually maybe by the time we were there 75 minutes they came with our gyros. Not authentic... Gyro meat was nasty! After losing patience we just wanted to leave. Was charged extra for asking for another pita for $4 & change... Not mentioned to me or in menu. They didn't care. Family has been to Nick's II and have bad reviews there too!
(1)Stefanie P.
I love Nicks. We've been customers for years. I love their breakfasts. My favorite is the Greek omelet. Yum. The service can be kind of inconsistent at times, but usually good. We have had lunch and dinner and are always happy! Very affordable too.
(4)Canaan B.
It pains me to give Nick's Diner such a terrible review, but there was almost nothing good about the entire experience. I was looking forward to giving it a shot. I just moved into the area and passed by. It was busy, not an empty table in the house, so my party decided to eat at the bar. Kind of an uncomfortable spot to eat. It took a while for the wait staff to take our drink order and when they did, actually came off fairly rude and I am always a really pleasant patron, so it caught me off guard. When I went to the restroom, I came back to another party taking my seat, even though my drink was just placed there, so I was put in the uncomfortable place of having to say the seat was already taken. I ordered the soup of the day to start - it was a lemon chicken soup. It was so salty, I had a very hard time finishing it... but I was so hungry that I did anyway. It was just such a bad consistency on top of it. So, I ordered the fish & chips, simple enough. The fish was decent. The fries were pretty bad. I guess the best way to describe everything is to say it was bland (outside of the bizarre tasting sodium soup, of course). The fries were limp and had no taste at all. All said and done, I get the bill in a hurry, well before I finished my meal. Then, the waitress literally stood as close as possible to me to prod me on in giving her my payment. It was awkward, made me feel super uncomfortable. I feel bad that I was the one who suggested giving it a try.
(1)George F.
I truly hate having to give a local small business such a bad review. But it is what it is! We arrived for breakfast and sat ourselves... 2 adults and 2 small children. The place was about 3/4 full. We weren't not even recognized for 5 minutes. Here's the lowdown... Coffee... room temperature Orange juice... Overpriced and the quality of what you'd expect from QT. Western omelet and homefries... both incredibly bland. I'd go as far as to say borderline tasteless. Pancakes... Large and delicious! Cornbeef hash... Delicious! Kids French Toast... Completely devoured. Service... Basic at best. The bill... $40 for breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids under 5 years old. Outrageous! I want to hope they were having a bad day. I dunno. But I know this... I ate my words. When we pulled up we had a brief conversation about eating here. I actually said "How bad can they mess up breakfast food?".
(2)Manny M.
Don't get this place confused with Nicks 2 on Waddell, that place is fantastic. The original Nicks food and service falls short compared to Nicks 2.
(2)Henry C.
Horrible service with a horrible taste in food! Our party of 6 ordered all different foods and they were served cold and flavorless. Nasty employees who are not clean and healthy at all! Don't even wash hands after handling money and then grabbing your food!! How disgusting
(1)My N.
Food was 2 out of 5. I felt some of there ingredients or sauces were canned or came from a jar. Atmosphere was really bad. Felt like I was in a small school cafeteria or something. Will not be going back.
(2)Jim D.
Great breakfast experience. Huge portions served quickly. My eggs were cooked just right and everything was hot and fresh.
(5)Richard M.
Note: I'm writing this review about their Gyro. If you don't plan to get a Gyro than take this with a grain of salt. I'm very conflicted about this review because their Hummus is really good but the Gyro was a mess. First of all they use Kronos like most all other places, so the meat was pretty standard. Where they lost me was the Tzatziki. What a joke. You might aswell put straight yogurt on the gyro. It lacked any spices or even a hint of cucumber. Then to make matters worse they dumped their bland Tzatziki on top of the meat. Call it a preference but a gyro should go pita, Tzatziki , onions, meat. Then they served bland, undercooked, generic fries. Too boot while I ate my lunch I got to hear, what I assume is the managers or owners, discussing with a couple why they don't think that the customers credit card information was stolen at their restaurant. I don't know what happened but I didn't want to hear that. All in a bad visit not likely soon to repeat.
(1)Javier N.
Our family came here every time we visit arizona. This place it is good for family to came eat, and hang out in our short visit. I like this place.
(4)Lorelei J.
Food was disgusting. I asked for a salad I got lettuce and a rotten tomato. I got a chicken gyro and what I actually got was runny sauce, a soggy pita, a ton of onions and some pieces of dry chicken. My server had the biggest attitude problem. When I would say thank you or please she would just ignore me and walk away. She never came back to the table to see if we needed anything or to ask if we were okay. Just a horrible first experience I won't be back.
(1)Christy G.
Waitress horrible...over heard them complaining about tips ...saying they don't get paid enough...very unorganized... Bad attitudes...being rude to customer...didn't wash hands...touching bread and then handling cash register
(1)Mamma W.
You can't go wrong with Nicks. Half a very large sandwich and soup (homemade) for $5.
(5)Joseph M.
This place can be a roll of the dice. The first time it was great and the times after not so good and one of the the waitress was kind of rude. Which led to us complaining about her attitude. Definitely do not order anything but breakfast. I say just ok. Price wise you'll keep most of your money....
(3)Beatrice S.
As a local and loyal customer I frequent Nicks a few times a month with my family and friends. I had a restaurant. Com certificate which I always use on my smartphone to redeem at restaurants, was not accepted by the owner. He said I had to go print it out for him to accept it. So I looked at the fine print on the site and it says to just show the code on your smartphone to the waitress and press redeem and I get my discount. They refused so I paid the bill and walked out. Such bad service throughout as if we were bothering them. Not happy.
(1)Heather W.
Great food, great service, great prices. My go to place for breakfast. Never have to worry about your coffee cup being empty here. Every time I have gone here it is packed, but I have never had to wait for a table. They get you in and out quickly and the food is always HOT!
(5)Bill K.
Not worth waiting to get in. Nice looking diner and good service. Small place and had to wait. Went for breakfast and had chicken fried steak, eggs, home fries. A side pancake and potato cakes to share. Chicken fried steak seemed pre-packaged, pancake tasted like Bisquick mix and potatoes cakes are more like hash browns. Eggs and home fries were good.
(3)Crystal J.
We have been here a few times for breakfast. Good portions. Great speedy service. The potatoe cakes are really good!
(4)Tim L.
I had high hopes for Nick's Diner. I had heard they had very good gyros. I arrived at noon on a Sunday and the place was packed. They were serving large plates of pancakes, eggs and the like. It appears to be a very popular breakfast place. I sat at the counter and ordered my gyro. The plate arrived and looked good. The gyro meat was pretty good, however the Tzatziki sauce was almost flavorless and the onion was too strong. Oh well, I gave it a shot. This is not the place to go for a gyro. On a positive note, the fries were tasty.
(2)Brady M.
I have been here three times. We had a regular breakfast place back in tx and thought this might become our regular breakfast place here in AZ. Everything went fine the first couple times we ate here, good food, good specials, clean restaurant, and friendly staff. But on our last visit, after the meal I asked my waitress why my $5.59 breakfast special came out to over $8. The waitress bluntly told me it's because you had onions on your potatoes, I asked if they normally charge $2.50 for onions? And she told me yes in a very offended tone. After that short exchange her whole demeanor changed, she ignored us the rest of the time we were there and took over 30 minutes after we finished our meal to take my card to pay the bill, finally I had to just take the bill up to the counter myself and pay. I am the last person to give a business a less than favorable review because of one bitter employee, but I kid you not, when we went up to the counter every employee we saw and passed looked at us like we just shot the president. The lady at the counter never looked at me and when she finally did take my card she snatched it out of my hand and threw it back on the counter at me after she charged it, she threw the card back... My mouth dropped, I have never experienced that before, and over something as petty as me asking about the price of onions? I know you probably think I'm the douche who nit picks everything and makes every waitresses life a living hell, but I am the complete opposite. I tip very well and am nothing but friendly and courteous, but I am also going to be the first to call you out if you provide shitty service. I still left her a 20% tip.
(2)Mark P.
Took the parents there on a Sunday about 1 pm. The place wasn't that busy but we sat ourselves. Waited for about five minutes as two employees were busy talking behind the bar, but when two customers came in, she jumped to it and gave them menus. Mom said let's go! That was our first and last experience with this place.
(1)Benita W.
What a good meal we enjoyed this evening. There were four of us and the food was tasty and the proportions were more than one person could possibly eat. I had the, "All you can eat," fish dinner. There were three huge pieces of breaded fish, steak fries and salad. I couldn't finish two pieces of fish let alone the third. No way could I think of having more. The other's plates were over filled with pasta. So much food! Delicious. Our server must have been new. She forgot some things but the diner was busy. She was more than accommodating when it was pointed out to her. She was hustling and we couldn't hold that against her. She was very sweet. We agreed that next time we go we will split a meal or order a child's plate. I would recommend Nicks Diner to anyone. The menu had choices that you wouldn't expect to find in a small diner. Liver and onions, meatloaf, pasta's, sea food, breakfast and lunch served all day long. So very tasty.
(4)Vikki V.
Second visit. I had the Denver Sandwich and it was yummy. It's a mini Denver omelet sandwiched in sourdough. The oatmeal was really good too. Served with milk, raisins, and brown sugar just added the raisins and brown sugar and it was good to go. Looking forward to another visit...soon!
(4)Marei A.
Corned beef hash is awesome! The oatmeal is the best I've ever had. All the staff is friendly and food comes quick, even on a busy morning.
(5)Dasia Q.
I was super excited about trying this place after months of trying to convince my boyfriend to try it. It was the biggest disappointment. I got biscuits and gravy with a side of potatoes. The gravy tastes like if was formed from powder, not flavor and all. The potatoes were more than bland, even after adding a pound of salt they still weren't satisfying. My boyfriend got 2 pork chops with eggs. The pork chop was dry. I couldn't get the taste of pure garlic out of my mouth after one bite. He did say the egg was good but then again you can't mess up a simple fried egg. Overall all this the waitress which I believe was the owner was not nice and we did not feel we were well taken care of. With that being said avoid nicks diner!
(1)Daniel M.
Still like Nick's but disappointed to see another price increase. Used to get the gyro sandwich for around 6 bucks but it is now 7.50. Still a pretty good deal overall. Will probably still come around occasionally.
(3)Pam G.
Yuk. Sorry but the food was awful. Tried Nicks three times now & won't be back. The service was really bad too. I really wanted to like this as it's so close to my house.
(1)Jay D.
Great place. I Always look for a great. Breakfast place when out if town. I found it!! Great food and prices. People are very nice!!
(5)Paul F.
Reuben worked. Not as good as Irish Wolfhound but still good. I love this place. I seldom stray from the burgers at Nick's because they are... Are you ready for this?... THE BEST BURGERS IN ARIZONA!!! I am not kidding.
(5)Cheryl S.
Stopped by for breakfast & was greeted, seated and had a cup of coffee right away. Asked for 2 eggs, 2 bacon & a biscuit. She said we had to select one of the menu choices. Weird! So, finally just had bacon & eggs. Had to wait quite awhile to be served & no one ever asked how everything was & we had to wave someone down for the one and only coffee refill. Won't go back.
(3)Andy S.
JUST PASS! DONT GO HERE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! I have had some horrible experiences here. Food cones out sometimes hot and mostly cold. The customers are mostly old, Sun City folks so DO NOT TAKE KIDS! You will get crazily stared at! The service is horribly poor and the only reason they got this star is because of an OK Gyro. LEAVE HERE!
(2)Walter P.
Excellent greek diner. Inexpensive and good food. Breakfast served all day, kids eat free M Tu W. And 10% off breakfast M-F 7 to 11. And they have a military discount as well
(4)Erin L.
Cheap and simple but delicious breakfast food! There is always a wait but they turn over the tables really quickly and you'll have your food in no time. The food is delicious and the portions are big. Service was fast and friendly! We didn't have lunch but the lunch menu looked delicious! Can't beat that Greek food! Yum! I'll definitely be returning.
(5)Diana G.
Nick's has a decent breakfast with huge portions. On return visits, very average food.
(3)Edward D.
Well, we just had our worst experience this past weekend! Has nothing to do with the food! Food is really good, their service was really bad. Wife, daughter, her friend, and myself had lunch there this past Saturday! Even though their food was good, Again! our waitress was really bad, Wife order their cheeseburger well done! I had to send it back because it was really pink. Daughter wanted extra bbq sauce and ranch dressing! Never got the ranch dressing. I had to keep on top of her for refills! This is not going to stop us from coming back, but now we will consider other options now.
(4)Christopher A.
My wife and I come here every week, get the same waitress (Vicki, who is awesome!) And the same gyro omelet every time. This is the type of cafe that knows your name and you can count on the same great experience every time! Absolutely recommend! Ask for Vicki, she is wonderful!
(5)Maggie F.
I wanted breakfast for lunch & they delivered beautifully :) The food is simple & understated, but still yummy. The atmosphere is casual & cool. I literally do mean cool, lol! The shades are drawn & lighting is low, which is awesome when you're basically suffering from heat stroke just by walking from the your car to the restaurant door, which was only about 5 steps! Service is friendly, but during lunch they do get really busy so expect to wait your turn. They have breakfast specials from 7 am to noonish (ask them for the exact times) BUT they do serve breakfast all day :)
(4)Burning M.
Nick's gets 5 stars because I go for an occasional burger or breakfast. I don't want their special lamb or pasta or whatever else they're selling, but when I get the urge for a big breakfast or lunch they hit the spot.
(5)Misty R.
One of the things that I miss the most from Florida is the plethora of mom and pop diners with good ol' home cookin'--yes, that's my southern girl coming out ;-) Anyway, whenever I have an itch for that kind of food (which I do often) it's hard to find a place where I can scratch that itch. Enter Nick's Diner. OMG. This place is amazing. The food is hot, delicious and made from scratch! I have had the open face roast beef sandwich and the open face turkey sandwich. Notice a trend here? Both of them were awesome. They are smothered in gravy and come with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My husband had the mushroom swiss burger. Holy crap, talk about an instant mouthgasm. Mmmm. The patty is made with fresh ground beef. The fries are golden and delicious. My husband is a total fry snob and even HE gave them his stamp of approval. He was asking if we could tip the cook. It was that good. Speaking of tips, the waitress definitely earned hers. She was quick, attentive and did an overall great job. She brought our food out in about 5 minutes (and this was during a very busy lunch rush) and she kept our drinks topped off. I just can't say enough about this place. You HAVE to check them out! Oh, and the prices are extremely reasonable. The open face sandwiches are $7.25 and my husband's burger was a little over $8. Score!
(5)Jodi Y.
The Best Bacon Cheeseburger hands down. We eat at Nick's at least twice a month and always get excellent service. On Mon, Tue and Wed kids eat free! Our family of four can eat at Nick's for less than twenty dollars. We never leave hungry. We have also tried the fish and chips YUM! and some of the breakfast. If you are looking for great food that is fresh at a great price then definitely try Nick's.
(5)Jay V.
This place is going downhill!! I've been here a few times. Took some friends from out of town here 6/9/14... The waitresses were rude no customer service.. Older Hispanic lady and older white lady. The hash use to be real good, was really bland. Kind of embarrassing since I recommended the place based on the hash. Service was probably the reason I won't be returning though.
(2)Armando P.
I used to like this place. I went in the other day and had a Greek omelet. About 90% through the omelet. I found hair in my plate. I was so gross out. I tell the waitress and she tells me there is nothing they can do since it was 90% gone. I agreed. I still believe the Manger who at the bar should have come over to smooth things over. The waitress told me she give me a discount the next time. Well there is not going to be a next time!!!!
(1)Gretchen L.
I heart gyros, but am rarely happy with what I get. This place is now my go-to when I am in a gyros kinda mood. Only $6 to boot, woo hoo! The hubby really liked their meatloaf, which is good because the serving was a truckload. I think he liked the gyros better though. :) The kids got... wait for it... kids' meals. The chicken strips were actually huge breast pieces in a decent breading and the cheeseburger was huge. We have been here twice now. The food and service have been really good, and I love the Mom-n-Pop ambiance. We'll be back!
(3)Jennifer H.
"I felt like I was eating a good family homecooked meal!" Those were the words that came out of my husband's mouth after dragging him to go to this diner. My husband was being stubborn that day that he decided he would finally go in and try it. Yes, it is in a strip mall, and it is tucked away, but it is definitely worth giving a try. The waitresses are so friendly and they greet you when you walk in. There is a huge variety of food: Greek-Italian-American. They serve breakfast all day long! Surprising to most, the chicken lemon rice soup is really good. They always offer it as a side if you would rather have soup than french fries or onion rings. The onion rings are cooked to perfection so it is definitely a tough choice between having those rings or the fries. The gyros are pretty big, so if you are hungry order one and make sure you get extra feta cheese on it. The kabobs are pretty good too. You could get a plate with 1 kabob for $11 or 2 for $12, and it comes with marinara covered rice. It sounds strange to cover the rice with marinara, but maybe it's a tradition somewhere else, and it works. I really liked that marinara sauce. On the Italian side, the lobster ravioli was decent, and it came on a huge platter, so only order that ravioli when you are starving or want to take some home. I didn't even cover the sandwiches or burgers yet, but my friends have tried several of them and they said they are all good. As you can notice, I keep saying everything is good. (Not amazing, but really good! We are talking about a diner here!) It's refreshing that it's a non-chain restaurant too! All I can say is that my co-workers have been there at least 9 times in the past 2-3 months at our lunch break and they always get us out in 30-40 minutes at most with satisfied, content bellies!
(4)Danielle F.
Gyro w/ feta. My favorite. Service is always great.
(4)Jennea B.
My new favorite place for breakfast. The potato pancakes are delish! And the bacon is super tasty.
(4)Laura D.
Gyro was good and service was good
(4)Joe M.
This spot was suggested by family members: Small corner strip mall diner, Walk in and seat yourself. It was pretty busy but we easily found a table. I ordered the Belgian Waffle w/ fresh Strawberries and coffee. I was unimpressed with the "Belgian" part of the waffle. It wasn't as thick with deep pockets as I was expecting. More importantly it was cold such that the individual butter pats didn't even melt. I should have asked to have the waffle made over or at least reheated or toasted but I didn't. The syrup was a sticky plastic bottle of Log Cabin, needless to say it was unheated. However the best part of the breakfast were the fresh Strawberries (they too were cold but oh yeah they're suppose to be), red and sweet but no whipped cream. The coffee was luke warm and very weak we had to ask for a hot fresh cup hoping it would be stronger. The others in my group had traditional egg breakfasts and omelets, with meat, potatos and toast which were just OK. This place is barely average at best and definitely skip the waffle. I was surprised Nick's was so full of people but then again, I was in Surprise AZ. pun intended.
(2)Doug M.
First time at Nick's just a few days ago. Great breakfast and service! Will definitely go back.
(5)Tony S.
Very nice find in Surprise, although I am hardly the first it appears! Nicks is a basic strip-mall diner embedded behind a fast food Chicken place so you can hardly see them from the street. The menu is basic american/greek/italian and the dish I had today - an open faced roast beef sandwich was good. The restaurant was busy which is a good sign that they have a fair amount of regulars and the prices were VERY reasonable. Most lunch plates $7 or less. Service was prompt, efficient and kind. While there I got to observe a pushy obnoxious "teacher" guy who had a major ego problem and thought that because he called ahead he needed his meal snorted down in five minutes or less. Wow dude, go to McDonalds if you are so important and need to eat so fast. Anyways, back to Nicks. The place was clean, had a good selection, and appears to have a great breakfast menu! I am looking forward to stopping back with my family. Really tasty good. Only reason I would not do the five star thing is because hey, it is a diner. But as far as a good, hot basic meal goes, I would recommend Nicks to anyone.
(4)Zach L.
Not a better spot in Surprise for breakfast in my opinion. The waitress that works weekend mornings is an absolute workhorse. I always feel they are understaffed, but you wouldn't know it by how well the entire place gets served by this 1 waitress haha. The food is good homestyle. I'd recommend the greek omelette: absolutely delicious.
(4)Hershell W.
Tried this restaurant for the first time with the family. Ordered fish and chips, spaghetti with meatballs, ceasar salad, and italian sandwich. All of it was good, tasty, and fresh. The service we got from the waitress? Can't get any better. She was very friendly, responsive, and patient. The place was clean and welcoming. The prices are reasonable with average portions! Gave three stars only because we came back a second time and I ordered the beef kabob. The kabob was a bit pricey considering the small amount of rice received with the meal and only 4 small pieces of beef (although tasty). Overall, We will be returning as this place is a pretty good diner and will spread the news about this tiny gem.
(3)Beth S.
After hearing rave reviews about this place from friends and family, I figured I'd give it a try. In a nutshell, the best word I can use to describe the place is bland. Don't get me wrong, the menu is very diverse. The prices can't be beat. I had a hard time selecting an item to try because there were so many great selections to choose from. I decided to settle on something simple because in my eyes, a restaurant worth it's moxie is going to be able to handle the simple stuff perfectly. So I had a turkey and Swiss sandwich with a cup of the soup of the day which was a lemon chicken rice soup. And it was all so darn bland! The lemon soup was only slightly lemony and it had 1 piece of chicken in it and a few floaters of rice. The turkey was...strange. It wasn't like a piece carved off the turkey itself, and it wasn't deli meat either. I'm not sure if it was a bunch of pieces compacted together or what. I had it on wheat and it was toasted which is fine....but damn if it wasn't just ugh bland. Because my husband really likes this place, I'll give it another try in the hopes that it was just an off day but man the first impression was really...bland.
(2)Jon S.
Went for breakfast there a couple weeks ago with friends. Good food, good service. Will definitely go again.
(4)Kellee K.
Came in for breakfast, our party of three ordered two greek omelets and an order of french toast. The omelets were A-OK, but the french toast tasted a bit off. I think it was the syrup actually, and the bacon was more fat than meat. Service was prompt and friendly.
(3)Andrew D.
Food was good people are nice. Got a little gross out my eggs was green in one part. Food did not have much taste that was kinda disappointing.
(1)Brittany D.
Every time we have been here we have got great food and great service. I appreciate the generosity we get going in there. Love the Lasagna.
(4)Jennifer N.
This place was pretty meh. We ordered online and tried to use a code they advertised on the site for 10% off, but it had expired late last year. Oh well, we were hungry, wanted to bring food home, and the menu looked good. When we picked up our food, the staff was pleasant. At first I don't think the waitress understood that we were there to pick up food because she told us several times to sit where we wish. We were worried for a second that we had just paid online and they hadn't made food, but they did have the order. I told them about the 10% coupon mishap and she said they would fix it on the site (I actually kind of expected a more generous response because that's really just false advertising, so at that point my review depended upon how good the food turned out). We each ordered pita sandwiches. I ordered a honey chicken pita sandwich and my parents ordered gyro sandwiches. The gyro sandwiches were good, but the honey chicken gyro was not quite what I had expected. For $6 I have had much worse, though. The site made no mention of fries as a side. Huge, steak-cut fries. They were soggy. I would've gladly gotten some other side dish had I known. We really just dismissed the site as being crappy for most of the miscommunication, but really, I didn't like my honey chicken gyro. The site told us that pickup was at noon, but since the fries were soggy and the cheese on my gyro had that weird consistency (as if it had been microwaved or something), I figured the food sat around for a while. If you're going to have online ordering, do it right. If you're going to offer discounts, do it right. If you're going to do fries, do it right. This place really didn't do any of it right. We shrugged it off and decided that next time we'll just go to Greek Corner.
(2)Melinda M.
My husband and I love going to Nick's. We've been several times over the past 9 months and it has been consistantly good food and service. It has that cozy neighborhood feel that we enjoy. I read a review and someone stated that the menu was vague and he had no idea that his meatloaf would have gravy on it (I'm not a meatloaf eater but doesn't most meatloaf come with gravy?). Perhaps a quick question to your server would answer your questions. It's quite simple. His wife eight, not seven but eight a sandwich that we all know can be a gut bomb and they were surprised that it wasn't soothing on her stomach. We love Nick's and are glad that they are in our neighborhood!
(4)Rick J.
Food was decent, but service was great. I decided to try Nick's with my teen-aged daughter for breakfast. We only had about 40 minutes to eat before she had to be at a school function and the restaurant is close to home. The prices seemed reasonable and Google's reviews were mostly good, so we didn't have much to lose. I figured it was this, or fast food. I'm glad we picked this. I ordered the corned beef hash omelet without onions. The green bell peppers were fresh and not overcooked. The sliced potatoes gave a more pleasing texture compared to the typical cubed approach. The sliced corned beef's lack of intensity and the processed swiss (?) cheese both detract from an otherwise solid idea. I had to pull the beef out to taste on its own to confirm it was indeed corned beef. The interesting choice to side the omelet with white gravy that wasn't overpowering makes up for some of the omelet's shortcomings - I wouldn't have tried the combination otherwise. Despite the grilled nature of the filling, the meal didn't seam greasy at all. The omelet could have used salt, but that approach to cooking seems better for you anyway. I'd still probably get it again if I didn't feel adventurous enough to try one of the many other breakfast options. My daughter ordered a tuna melt, but forgot that "melt" meant cheese was included (she hates cheese). She was a good sport and pulled it off without burdening the kitchen-staff. The side salad it came with was simple - iceberg lettuce with a tomato and a couple of Greek olives. With some Italian dressing, she was happy! As for the service - our server Vicky was very friendly and attentive. Despite taking our time to decide, she put our order in ahead of a larger group as she knew we were short on time based on some conversation. Our food came quickly, leaving my daughter and I plenty of time to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed. She even reminded us that we could stay as long as we liked, but commented that she knew the offer didn't matter as we were short on time. Kudos for remembering your table! The service and other promising menu choices would bring me back for more. I'll be sure to bring my Greek-food-loving wife next time - she'd most certainly want to try the rotisserie lamb shank!
(4)Marylou J.
I had Nick's Diner cater a recent gathering...and it was a HUGE hit with the family! And it was DELICIOUS!!! I ordered trays of: -gyro meat (inc. pitas, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce) -chicken kabobs -rice pilaf -Greek spaghetti (first time we've had it - won't be the last!) It was ready when I got there and Nick, himself, helped me load it into my car :) We were SO happy with our meal that I will have to have Nick make us dinner every once in a while. He has a great Dinner delivery offering which is posted on their Facebook page. And, for those of us who live in Surprise, this includes FREE delivery! Our family LOVES Nick's Diner!
(5)Rae S.
Nick's Diner is awesome. My husband and I went for the first time and were lucky to beat the dinner rush, we were seated right away. It quickly felt like family with several servers making sure we were taken care of. The food was good and a really generous size for the price. I had the french toast and my husband had a steak the size of his plate! The atmosphere is nothing fancy and it is what I would expect from a traditional family diner. I was VERY pleased with Nick's and immediately recommended the diner to several friends in the area. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!
(5)Jake A.
So... updating my review. Tried them again today (which just happened to be a year later) and they just haven't improved enough to warrant another trip. Got the Saturday Chicken Salad Lunch special that comes with the sandwich, fries/soup/salad and a drink. The soup was OK (chicken lemon rice) but the sandwich was pretty boring. It was just chicken salad on bread with a few pickles on the side. No lettuce, tomato, just chicken. I was taking pieces from my wife's club sandwich (which wasn't much better) to make my sandwich be more like a sandwich. Her club, while it had a bunch of meat, was dry and nothing special. When we got the bill, I was charged for the drink, that was supposed to be included. When I pointed it out, I had to explain that the special included a drink. I'll also add that while they have a pretty sizable menu, I have to wonder how fresh things like the meatloaf and brisket are. This isn't exactly a high volume place where they need to crank out a new loaf or brisket frequently. FYI, they now also have a $10 minimum to use a credit card which is not allowed by visa/MasterCard.
(2)Laurie W.
This is about the 4th or 5th time we have driven out to eat at Nick's and we aren't prone to driving more than 3 or 4 miles to eat ANYwhere. This place is amazing. I grew up in the restaurant business and I am telling you, these guys are good.. CONSISTENTLY! Their salads are excellent, fresh.. their fish and chips, BIG chunks of cod and great tartar sauce, BIG steak fries, and breakfasts are fabulous. Omelette's are huge and packed. REAL good place-- REASONable prices and nice lighting.. ambiance for the price. GO.. you will be glad.
(5)Frequent Diner R.
AWESOME!!! Dinner here tonight rocked as usual. Rueben is out of this world! Tzatziki sauce to die for! Quality food at a sensible price! Keep it up Nick!
(5)DD M.
The food was mediocre at best and our waitress was incredibly rude. Brothers Cafe in Peoria is similar to this place, but is MUCH better. We will not be going back.
(2)Simon E.
You can't do much better for breakfast in Surprise than Nick's. Every time I go in I have to hold back from ordering something I clearly won't be able to finish......and where to start?!?! I'd do a poor job embellishing on what others have written - all I'll say, is that you like a cooked breakfast, eat here! nom nom nom.... :)
(4)Jacque G.
My family was really looking for a LOCAL place to go for breakfast. My husband drove by Nicks diner and so we decided to stop in. It was a small place but so were the prices. What wasn't small was the serving and the flavor. We really liked it and will definitely be going back!
(5)K C M.
I can say I like Nick's for breakfast. Decent food, decent prices and they usually are spot on.They have some good choices and portions are right on. Even the small order of French toast really can be split by two people, it is alot of toast-just order an extra side of meat and you got a cheap b-fast This past weekend I took myself to breakfst and things did not go as well as normal. I received my #2 with bacon, but alas no toast. The waitress said she would bring it in a moment. My super hot food was hard to resist so I hate a piece of bacon a couple bites of potatoes and after 5 minutes, still no toast. When the toast finally got there after what seemed like 10 minutes, my food was only warm then and the appeal had left me. It is hard to eat over easy eggs without toast ya know? I have gone there for other meals too, fish and chips are good, gyro meat is good and club sandwich is good. I always order my home fries and reg, fries 'crispy' as they seem to cook them but not to my liking of crispy.I like the type of fries they have, closer to steak fries but a bit slimmer in cut. I did have a friend who will not go here anymore because he ordered the Friday Night all-you-can -eat special (the week before it actually started as they posted it but did not say it was starting the next week) and got a piece of fish that was still cold inside. He thought no biggie, I'll just get more fish and send this back. Well they didn't honor all you can eat AND they refused to remake the part that was cold on the inside. Just bad customer service all around on this one. So, I would say very good place for breakfast and lunch, dinners are good but not great and will fill the need when you want a simple, decent meal at a decent price. Btw, on many visits I have seen the Sheriff deputies here and the SFD getting takeout for breakfast so you know these guys like to eat good stuff.
(4)Colleen S.
Just had our first but definitely not our last breakfast at Nick's and we are stuffed! The French toast was so good, bacon nice and crispy. I love that when you order oj you get a big glass not a small 4oz size. My husband had a little bit of everything, eggs cooked perfectly, hash browns, sausage that was not too spicy with just enough hint of sage and toast that was already buttered. We can't wait to go back and try the burgers which our waitress said are the best. We had no wait either.
(5)Sharon K.
Came in for breakfast with my friend and we left completely satisfied. My friend suggested I try their breakfast sausages and the scallop potatoes. It was fantastic. The sausages were oh-so delicious!! Oh gawd, just thinking of those sausages makes me want to fly back to AZ! The plate I ordered had three huge sausages, scallop potatoes and scrambled eggs with toast.It is simply a good, old-fashioned breakfast. You can't go wrong with that.
(4)Mark D.
Smaller store front diner, with a friendly staff. They have typical "Greek" owned restaurant menu, which is super huge. Breakfast is good, as is lunch. Nothing to write home about, but much better than fast food! And locally owned, which is always a plus!
(3)Walter H.
Got here kinda late for breakfast (around noon) and was told that they were still serving breakfast so we were very Happy! The steak and eggs meal had been sold out so we I had to order another meal. But the service was great! It was ready almost before I could finish washing my hands! I highly recommend the place.
(4)Dustin D.
It's local, it's not a chain but man was it disappointing. My biggest complaint about the menu is that it is vague. There are some cool names for dishes but no descriptions as to what is on the plate. Ruben (corn beef or pastrami, you tell me) baked meat loaf (what does it come with) Western omelet (what makes it western) I got the baked meat loaf dinner. This is all the menu stated. I get a plate with steamed vegetable, mash potatoes, and two slices of meat loaf smothered with dark brown gravy. (I am not a gravy person) but the menu did not state what was coming on the plate. The mash potatoes tasted like instant potatoes, the vegetables were obviously a FROZEN medley. the meat loaf was flavorless and the gravy was instant. Very disappointing. My wife got he Philly cheese steak with onions and peppers. She only eight the meat. The onions and peppers were soaked with grease. Shortly after eating she had an upset stomach and the runs. Needless to say she was not happy. You can't make potatoes from a box and steam frozen vegetables and expect people to come back for more.
(1)Ben Q.
First impressions: Simple menu, small diner, a bit loud when crowded, friendly service, tad slow when busy, clean. Food for thought: Food not overly salted or greasy, good value=good portions. Tips: Get there early and/or be willing to wait a bit to be seated. Worth the wait.
(4)jennifer c.
Good food, rude waitress named Theresa. The Nicks II on Litchfield is nice and friendly!
(2)Melissa H.
Nick's has potential.My husband and I took and chance and tried out Nick's a couple of weeks ago. The menu is diverse including a lot of mediterranean/greek choices but more traditional "diner" fare as well. I tried the Greek Burger which is a regular burger smothered in feta- not shabby. I will admit I was jealous of another diner's omelet and wished I would of gone for the "breakfast for dinner" route instead. We are already talking about going back to try breakfast soon and I hope more people in the area check it out and support it so it doesn't meet the same fate as so many local places in Surprise do.
(3)Mark F.
Good food and good portions. Fish Fry is great.. Keep it up. Long time fan...
(4)Bob S.
I don't know what Donna R.'s problem is, but her review is 100% unfair and vindictive. I eat at Nick's # 1 every day for three reasons: 1. The food is excellent, 2. The prices can't be beat, and 3. Because Theresa works there! Far from being "rude" or "burned out", she has a loyal following of customers...all of whom she treats with respect and a great sense of humor. Regulars or newcomers..they are all welcomed...and the size of your tip has nothing to do with it.
(5)Ty G.
I was visiting for work and felt like Greek so typed Greek Restaurant into my GPS. 2 came up within a 3 mile radius. I couldn't find Greek Corner so ended up a Nick's Diner. It should have been my first red flag, looking for Greek but going to a restaurant without the word 'Greek' in the name. I order the hummus and pita to start. The hummus was fine, but nothing special. Probably something out of a container. Next was a 'Greek' salad with Gyro meat. The Gyro meat was not finely sliced, but huge chunks sat on a heap on top of the salad that was barely chopped. The meat was tender but with little flavor. Huge pieces of onion, cucumber and tomato accompanied. You had to work hard slicing and dicing in order to eat the salad. Kitchen staff needs some knife skills. The worst part was the 'Greek' dressing. Which came on the side. A pink concoction that looked like raspberry yogurt. It tasted like a ranch and Italian mixture. I might have been able to eat the mix but couldn't get over the color. Staff was very friendly and Nick was there too. It seemed like a lot of locals go there. He spoke to and knew most of the patrons. Seemed like an older/senior crowd. I overheard them talking about a senior community near by. As I ate, a couple complained about the spiciness of a dish they had. I did not experience flavor at all. On the plane ride I was reading Anthony Bourdain's Medium Raw. He says that a good meal is measured on how you feel afterward. I feel cheated out of a good meal. I even ran 3 miles on the treadmill to earn it. One of the most unsatisfying meals I've ever had. Perhaps this is a great diner, but Greek it is not.
(1)Rosemary L.
How we found this place I don't know it's a bit hidden! On our way home looking for something other than fast food was our plan! I personally am Leary of diners because of their desire to fry everything ! But it was Friday night, fish and chips was the special, the young waitress told us it was very good so we indulged it was very good, extremely hot as well! Once again fried food, but I see breakfast is on menu so will be back to try that! Since I've only been once I will only give it 3 stars but hopefully will upgrade if I find the other visits just as appealing!
(3)Leslie S.
This is a little gem slightly hidden from the road. My husband and I have come here on different days and during different times and tried several items. We have yet to be disappointed. The restaurant is clean with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. They have daily specials listed on a white board by the door and on a huge blackboard next to the kitchen. My husband really enjoys their omelets. So far our favorite is the corned beef with swiss. You can tell that they use fresh ingredients. I love hearing the cook scrambling the eggs just after we put in our order. Their chicken lemon rice soup is also very tasty. It tastes like it was home made and not from a can. Their gravy is also good and not greasy. This is a place we will go to often. The food is always fresh, service is friendly and fast and the price is perfect for the portions.
(4)John C.
This place has gotten progressively worse. The "home fries" are either burnt hard or chewy raw. The new menus look great but are held together with bread ties. I believe in supporting our local restaurants but this is our last time here.
(2)Ericka S.
We've ordered gyros from here since they first opened. For some reason the last year they've been burning the gyro meat. Tonight was the same. I still can't get burnt taste out of my mouth and I'm angry they never responded to my husbands email complaint months ago. I expect better and I will no longer order food from them. The lemon rice soup is great and the only reason they 2 stars instead of 1.
(2)Jeffery V.
Love it!! Huge portions at great prices. Very clean place and friendly staff.
(5)Matt H.
I was surprised to find that Nick's wasn't a traditional diner. in the last month the availability of greek / mediterranean food in surprise has increased by 200% a trend I'm quite fond of. expecting american traditional food I suggested Nick's knowing they recently opened their doors. We arrived to find they have a variety of greek, mediterranean, italian dishes, as well as traditional american including many diner staples and deli sandwiches on their menu. from appearances there's not a lot to look at, the space is pretty barren other than a central counter and a condiment station in the corner, however the space appeared to be very clean. Our server was very attentive and polite despite being the only server, and refilled our drinks regularly. After recently trying the also newly opened Greek Corner I was anxious to have a Gyro face-off. I ordered the Gyro dinner which includes choice of salad, soup or coleslaw as well as bread service. I ordered the soup which was a chicken, rice and lemon juice soup, it was actually very enjoyable and well made. The bread was a crisp bread served with a plate of garlic cloves in olive oil which again was not bad. My dinner arrived with a large portion of Gyro meat, Feta and tzatziki. Which brings me to the only thing that mildly bothered me. As with most greek dishes they are served with a mountainous portion of rice pilaf, this was no different however they seem to put a red I can only guess sweet marinara / tomato sauce on the rice, and not just a drizzle in the middle, my rice was pretty much drenched in what tasted like marinara. I've had greek food hundreds of times in my life and I never recall anytime having marinara on the pilaf. it might actually be pretty good to some, but I'm also the type when I eat spaghetti I only put a minimal amount of sauce on my spaghetti so this may just be a matter of preference. the only reason I subtract points is because this was not stated on the menu. Other than that the Gyro meat was generously served, thick and very tasty. I would order the dish again but would ask they omit the sauce next time. Additonally their breakfast menu looks very tempting, Melissa was pining over an old man's omelette at the table across from us most of the time we were there and we both plan to come back for breakfast. Did I mention the prices. the two of us had 2 entrees including bread, soup and drinks for just over $20 the same Gyro dinner would have cost $15 at some other restaurants. almost no dinners are more than $10, breakfast items average $5-$7 the same with lunch items. I'm anxious to try breakfast at Nick's as well as some of their more traditional faire, and hope to add Nick's into our rotation.
(3)Amy J.
So disappointing...I have been dying for an authentic NJ style Diner...it's not a lot to ask...low prices, great food... * Not one item came out the way we requested * Spaghetti sauce was sweet- it's not supposed to be * Items were left off our plates b/c they assumed we didn't want them (asked for no ham on club, so they assumed we didn't want bacon either) * Added on a soup, they took away our fries- assumed we wanted to subsitute * Pasta was overcooked and oily : My kid threw up afterwards * Son had a beef kabob- meat was tougher than nails
(1)Nicholas B.
I've only been there for breakfast a couple times but we liked the food both times. We both had omelets which were of generous portions. The prices could be a little cheaper, but the food is pretty darn good and the staff is friendly.
(4)Triix N.
I would definitely recommend this spot over any IHOP or Denny's for sure. The place is cozy, it gives you that New York diner feel when you enter. The servers are friendly. I was surprised to see how generous the portions are for the price. The food was yummy. P.S. Donna is awesome
(4)Kenda V.
Asked a Local for a recommendation for a good Breakfast joint. Score! Service was prompt with generous portions of fresh tasty home food. Two thumbs up on the chicken fried steak breakfast plate, no gristle, no grease and enough potatoes to sustain me on the Long Drive back to the city!
(4)Dennis M.
Love Nicks Dinner. food is Delicious comming from the City of New york I give this Resturant A+ I had the chopped surline steak with mashed potatoes and vegies.It was real good.I And the Breakfasts 2 eggs any style and three Big sausages and two potato pancakes WOW. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE. DENNIS MORGANLANDER SURPRISE AZ
(5)Kevin S.
Excellent. My wife and I went on a Friday night. I had and all meat and cheese omelette with fried potatoes and toast. Loved it. Big portions and decent price. My wife had the all you can eat fish fry and loved it as well. Crispy battered cod. With fries and your choice of soup or salad. First visit for me and I'll definitely be coming back.
(5)Stephen K.
Come down to Arizona three times a year for a week each time. Always go to Breakfast at Nicks. Love there food
(5)Jimmy G.
Wasn't sure the place was open because the sign seemed out and there is a big window painting that only says what the breakfast hours are. But I tried the door and sure enough! There were two other tables seated so I just went in and found a place to sit. Took a minute to get a menu and my front order in but wasn't too terribly long. I had the "grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies". My order came with a choice of soup or salad so, based on other reviews, I tried the lemongrass chicken soup. It came out after a short wait and, well, I've never had this before and it was pretty good. Very lemony. A short bit after that came my entrée. Two giant pork chops, a heaping mound of mashed potatoes, and what we call in New Mexico, "calabictas". The potatoes were so hot I was sure they were microwaved. They weren't. They had a nice garlicky flavor and a good gravy. There were chunks of potato in the mix, and I like that. Had to let those cool. Then I tried the veggies which I was sure we're microwaved. They weren't. They were nicely steamed and not mushy carrots, squash, and zucchini, and trace amounts of cauliflower and broccoli. Normally I nibble at calabictas because in Santa fe, well. They microwave them. And they're mushy. I ate all my veggies. So far so good, right? The pork chops: Although cooked correctly, hot and juicy, they reminded me of my step mothers pork chops. Absolutely no flavor. The difference being that my step mothers chops are dry as the Arizona desert. These chops weren't. They were nice and juicy. Just bland. So. That made me sad. One thing to note, the servers talk to each other across the room. Because of this, I learned that if you order the daily special, check your ticket. Sometimes they forget to program the "computer". Also. While my ice tea glass ran dry, rather than fill my glass, the server spent a fair amount of time refilling condiments at empty tables. My server was very nice. Just slightly inattentive. This is a locals place, that much is for sure. They even offer a discount card. Oh. And yes. They do serve lunch and dinner. It looks like you already know about the breakfasts. Im giving 4 stars because the food is "real". Next time I'll try something other than pork chops though.
(4)Daryl B.
My wife and I had the craving for Pancakes! Boy am I glad we chose this lil place. Cause for under $13 ( not including gratuity) we got stuffed! We each ordered the #6 three huge pancakes with the choice of 4 sausage links 4 strips of bacon or ham. You walk in and as busy as they were, all the tables that were open were either clean or being cleaned. Cool atmosphere. I like how all the specials ( and there's lots) are written on a giant chalkboard that covers one of the walls. Service was quick. From the look at some of the other orders coming out it seems as if any one of them could have filled us up.
(5)Larry D.
I decided to do something different before writing this review. I've panned through a good dozen or so reviews on Nick's Diner. I am in disbelief that this place is as highly rated as it is. I presume it's comprised of mostly family and friends schilling this establishment. I haven gone to this restaurant a total of two different times (on two completely different occasions) to try some of the same and some different food items only to be left to wonder what did I eat. Moreover, did I really pay that much as well for what I bought? Off to the nitty gritty details. Firstly you walk in and notice the restaurant is dark. Keep mind it is Surprise, AZ, but seriously, it's so dimly lite for such a small eating space. Next thing I've noticed is that it's never really busy. Service is, on the slow side. Staff seems to be stressed by their manager. The staff acted as if they were rushed and overworked however, the restaurant was maybe 20% occupied. I've been to many other bustling other eateries where staff is constantly running back and forth on their feet and are welcoming to serve patrons. Here, not so much. Next, is the food. It's reminiscent of Aramark or Sysco foods. I ordered the gyros with a side of coleslaw. The serving portion was big, but it tasted sweet. The gyro sandwich was definitely off (this was not a Kronos gyro). The coleslaw was not tasty, fresh or edible. I also ordered the charbroiled chicken dinner. The chicken was bland, dry and pressed to the point it wasn't recognizable. It came with a side of rice. If it wasn't for the sodium/msg it was loaded with, well, it was definitely a salt mine. The dried, possibly freezer-burned vegetables looked as if it came from a bag. I steered clear of them for that very reason. Lastly is the cost, for the food offerings, I thought it was overpriced. Surprise, AZ is comprised of a sprawling elderly community and some young families and quality of food definitely was not on par with food costs. It didn't stand out to me that I would want to eat here again based on quality of food and overall cost.
(2)Leslee S.
My mom and I went to Nick's for dinner! We both had the pot pie soup and half of a club sandwich! The price was only $5.00! The soup was good and the sandwich was yummy as well! Our waitress was very friendly and efficient!
(4)Danie B.
Love love love Nick's. The owner is very sweet. He signed up for a pta business membership with no hesitation. Greeted our group with a big smile and came and chatted with us a bit while we had a PTA board meeting. The food was AMAZING! I had the Greek dinner. The meat was so juicy and tender. I recommend everyone to go check them out!
(5)Stefanie P.
I love Nicks. We've been customers for years. I love their breakfasts. My favorite is the Greek omelet. Yum. The service can be kind of inconsistent at times, but usually good. We have had lunch and dinner and are always happy! Very affordable too.
(4)Jason G.
Been here three times now, waited to review since the other reviews are all over the map. I will say this review is only based on going there for breakfast all three times. The food is slightly above average depending on what you get. I've had good luck with the eggs, omelettes, french toast, and all the kids items. The pancakes, while huge, have been over cooked and dry every time for us. The bacon, sausage and ham are all fantastic! Coffee is not bad either. The reasons for the two star review - First, the price. I get that they are small business in a city littered with chain restaurants, but it is really a bit much here. Second, and WAY MORE importantly than the bill is the servers. These have got to be the most disgruntled servers in all the restaurant business! For a place this small, and at least 3 servers each time I've been in, they seem disorganized, rushed, stressed, upset, and uncaring. I've even had to go to the extent of walking up to the 'bar' halfway through my meal to get coffee refilled, and even then it was half spilled all over the counter which warranted eye rolling and so on. Some of the food is good, and the kids seem to like it, but I am not sure I can tolerate the rude service to continue to go back.
(2)Jet W.
Last experience here was worst by far. We're semi regulars so we came back to give them another chance. Best burgers in town! Huge!
(3)Lizz G.
Third time I've been in due to a lack of breakfast places around and I have to say this place sucks. The women who work here seem to be the most miserable humans on earth. Owning a restaurant myself I pride myself on our customer service and positive demeanor. I actually got a judge mental noise (which I don't know how to convey through writing) when my husband said no toast. She might as well have rolled her eyes! Outside of the terrible customer service my husband and I ordered the meat omelettes. The outside was over cooked while the inside was undercooked, the bacon was limp and actually triggered my gag reflex and the potatoes have zero seasoning. Previous to owning a restaurant I would probably have excused the behavior for having a bad day but not anymore. You want a business/job? You gotta work for it.
(1)Nicole S.
I was pregnant and craving Greek food. It was a Tuesday night and one waitress for the entire place. After a wait my husband & I were seated... Waited 25 minutes for someone to come over to take drink order, when she said she will be back, I told her we are ready to order! I got an appetizer of hummus and pita chips, it was one pita cut up in 4 slices and a fairly large bowl of hummus. It was the best part of the meal. That took 15 minutes to come back, I asked for more pita and it was another 20 minute wait. Eventually maybe by the time we were there 75 minutes they came with our gyros. Not authentic... Gyro meat was nasty! After losing patience we just wanted to leave. Was charged extra for asking for another pita for $4 & change... Not mentioned to me or in menu. They didn't care. Family has been to Nick's II and have bad reviews there too!
(1)Crystal L.
Pretty disappointing. It was OK for a breakfast I suppose, but when there are so many better options in the area, we won't be back. The French toast had no flavor, just bread and egg. The home fries were the same, just potatoes, no salt, pepper, or anything. The bacon was obviously premise in bulk and left out to wait for orders, very dried out. Just bland and plain all around.
(2)Canaan B.
It pains me to give Nick's Diner such a terrible review, but there was almost nothing good about the entire experience. I was looking forward to giving it a shot. I just moved into the area and passed by. It was busy, not an empty table in the house, so my party decided to eat at the bar. Kind of an uncomfortable spot to eat. It took a while for the wait staff to take our drink order and when they did, actually came off fairly rude and I am always a really pleasant patron, so it caught me off guard. When I went to the restroom, I came back to another party taking my seat, even though my drink was just placed there, so I was put in the uncomfortable place of having to say the seat was already taken. I ordered the soup of the day to start - it was a lemon chicken soup. It was so salty, I had a very hard time finishing it... but I was so hungry that I did anyway. It was just such a bad consistency on top of it. So, I ordered the fish & chips, simple enough. The fish was decent. The fries were pretty bad. I guess the best way to describe everything is to say it was bland (outside of the bizarre tasting sodium soup, of course). The fries were limp and had no taste at all. All said and done, I get the bill in a hurry, well before I finished my meal. Then, the waitress literally stood as close as possible to me to prod me on in giving her my payment. It was awkward, made me feel super uncomfortable. I feel bad that I was the one who suggested giving it a try.
(1)George F.
I truly hate having to give a local small business such a bad review. But it is what it is! We arrived for breakfast and sat ourselves... 2 adults and 2 small children. The place was about 3/4 full. We weren't not even recognized for 5 minutes. Here's the lowdown... Coffee... room temperature Orange juice... Overpriced and the quality of what you'd expect from QT. Western omelet and homefries... both incredibly bland. I'd go as far as to say borderline tasteless. Pancakes... Large and delicious! Cornbeef hash... Delicious! Kids French Toast... Completely devoured. Service... Basic at best. The bill... $40 for breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids under 5 years old. Outrageous! I want to hope they were having a bad day. I dunno. But I know this... I ate my words. When we pulled up we had a brief conversation about eating here. I actually said "How bad can they mess up breakfast food?".
(2)Manny M.
Don't get this place confused with Nicks 2 on Waddell, that place is fantastic. The original Nicks food and service falls short compared to Nicks 2.
(2)Henry C.
Horrible service with a horrible taste in food! Our party of 6 ordered all different foods and they were served cold and flavorless. Nasty employees who are not clean and healthy at all! Don't even wash hands after handling money and then grabbing your food!! How disgusting
(1)My N.
Food was 2 out of 5. I felt some of there ingredients or sauces were canned or came from a jar. Atmosphere was really bad. Felt like I was in a small school cafeteria or something. Will not be going back.
(2)Jim D.
Great breakfast experience. Huge portions served quickly. My eggs were cooked just right and everything was hot and fresh.
(5)Richard M.
Note: I'm writing this review about their Gyro. If you don't plan to get a Gyro than take this with a grain of salt. I'm very conflicted about this review because their Hummus is really good but the Gyro was a mess. First of all they use Kronos like most all other places, so the meat was pretty standard. Where they lost me was the Tzatziki. What a joke. You might aswell put straight yogurt on the gyro. It lacked any spices or even a hint of cucumber. Then to make matters worse they dumped their bland Tzatziki on top of the meat. Call it a preference but a gyro should go pita, Tzatziki , onions, meat. Then they served bland, undercooked, generic fries. Too boot while I ate my lunch I got to hear, what I assume is the managers or owners, discussing with a couple why they don't think that the customers credit card information was stolen at their restaurant. I don't know what happened but I didn't want to hear that. All in a bad visit not likely soon to repeat.
(1)Javier N.
Our family came here every time we visit arizona. This place it is good for family to came eat, and hang out in our short visit. I like this place.
(4)Lorelei J.
Food was disgusting. I asked for a salad I got lettuce and a rotten tomato. I got a chicken gyro and what I actually got was runny sauce, a soggy pita, a ton of onions and some pieces of dry chicken. My server had the biggest attitude problem. When I would say thank you or please she would just ignore me and walk away. She never came back to the table to see if we needed anything or to ask if we were okay. Just a horrible first experience I won't be back.
(1)Christy G.
Waitress horrible...over heard them complaining about tips ...saying they don't get paid enough...very unorganized... Bad attitudes...being rude to customer...didn't wash hands...touching bread and then handling cash register
(1)Mamma W.
You can't go wrong with Nicks. Half a very large sandwich and soup (homemade) for $5.
(5)Joseph M.
This place can be a roll of the dice. The first time it was great and the times after not so good and one of the the waitress was kind of rude. Which led to us complaining about her attitude. Definitely do not order anything but breakfast. I say just ok. Price wise you'll keep most of your money....
(3)Beatrice S.
As a local and loyal customer I frequent Nicks a few times a month with my family and friends. I had a restaurant. Com certificate which I always use on my smartphone to redeem at restaurants, was not accepted by the owner. He said I had to go print it out for him to accept it. So I looked at the fine print on the site and it says to just show the code on your smartphone to the waitress and press redeem and I get my discount. They refused so I paid the bill and walked out. Such bad service throughout as if we were bothering them. Not happy.
(1)Heather W.
Great food, great service, great prices. My go to place for breakfast. Never have to worry about your coffee cup being empty here. Every time I have gone here it is packed, but I have never had to wait for a table. They get you in and out quickly and the food is always HOT!
(5)Rachel C.
Great Service & Yummy Food. ! I love getting the Greek Favorite Omelette, which has Gyro Meat in it w Feta Cheese!!! I have been coming here for years. I've eaten Breakfast & Lunch there. I've gone there with co-workers, or post-gym workout. Certainly been there early in the morning 7am noshing on food & slurping down coffee to end a good night out. The Flaming Saganaki Cheese is incredible ! When I met a friends mother, we took her out to eat here & they put on a nice presentation when they bring it out and say "Opa" when they light it on fire
(4)Will G.
I've only ordered 1 thing on the menu, the Greek omelette! It's incredible, very big, contains gyro meat and feta cheese and veggies. A must try.
(5)Bill K.
Not worth waiting to get in. Nice looking diner and good service. Small place and had to wait. Went for breakfast and had chicken fried steak, eggs, home fries. A side pancake and potato cakes to share. Chicken fried steak seemed pre-packaged, pancake tasted like Bisquick mix and potatoes cakes are more like hash browns. Eggs and home fries were good.
(3)Crystal J.
We have been here a few times for breakfast. Good portions. Great speedy service. The potatoe cakes are really good!
(4)Tim L.
I had high hopes for Nick's Diner. I had heard they had very good gyros. I arrived at noon on a Sunday and the place was packed. They were serving large plates of pancakes, eggs and the like. It appears to be a very popular breakfast place. I sat at the counter and ordered my gyro. The plate arrived and looked good. The gyro meat was pretty good, however the Tzatziki sauce was almost flavorless and the onion was too strong. Oh well, I gave it a shot. This is not the place to go for a gyro. On a positive note, the fries were tasty.
(2)Edward D.
Well, we just had our worst experience this past weekend! Has nothing to do with the food! Food is really good, their service was really bad. Wife, daughter, her friend, and myself had lunch there this past Saturday! Even though their food was good, Again! our waitress was really bad, Wife order their cheeseburger well done! I had to send it back because it was really pink. Daughter wanted extra bbq sauce and ranch dressing! Never got the ranch dressing. I had to keep on top of her for refills! This is not going to stop us from coming back, but now we will consider other options now.
(4)Christopher A.
My wife and I come here every week, get the same waitress (Vicki, who is awesome!) And the same gyro omelet every time. This is the type of cafe that knows your name and you can count on the same great experience every time! Absolutely recommend! Ask for Vicki, she is wonderful!
(5)Brady M.
I have been here three times. We had a regular breakfast place back in tx and thought this might become our regular breakfast place here in AZ. Everything went fine the first couple times we ate here, good food, good specials, clean restaurant, and friendly staff. But on our last visit, after the meal I asked my waitress why my $5.59 breakfast special came out to over $8. The waitress bluntly told me it's because you had onions on your potatoes, I asked if they normally charge $2.50 for onions? And she told me yes in a very offended tone. After that short exchange her whole demeanor changed, she ignored us the rest of the time we were there and took over 30 minutes after we finished our meal to take my card to pay the bill, finally I had to just take the bill up to the counter myself and pay. I am the last person to give a business a less than favorable review because of one bitter employee, but I kid you not, when we went up to the counter every employee we saw and passed looked at us like we just shot the president. The lady at the counter never looked at me and when she finally did take my card she snatched it out of my hand and threw it back on the counter at me after she charged it, she threw the card back... My mouth dropped, I have never experienced that before, and over something as petty as me asking about the price of onions? I know you probably think I'm the douche who nit picks everything and makes every waitresses life a living hell, but I am the complete opposite. I tip very well and am nothing but friendly and courteous, but I am also going to be the first to call you out if you provide shitty service. I still left her a 20% tip.
(2)Benita W.
What a good meal we enjoyed this evening. There were four of us and the food was tasty and the proportions were more than one person could possibly eat. I had the, "All you can eat," fish dinner. There were three huge pieces of breaded fish, steak fries and salad. I couldn't finish two pieces of fish let alone the third. No way could I think of having more. The other's plates were over filled with pasta. So much food! Delicious. Our server must have been new. She forgot some things but the diner was busy. She was more than accommodating when it was pointed out to her. She was hustling and we couldn't hold that against her. She was very sweet. We agreed that next time we go we will split a meal or order a child's plate. I would recommend Nicks Diner to anyone. The menu had choices that you wouldn't expect to find in a small diner. Liver and onions, meatloaf, pasta's, sea food, breakfast and lunch served all day long. So very tasty.
(4)Vikki V.
Second visit. I had the Denver Sandwich and it was yummy. It's a mini Denver omelet sandwiched in sourdough. The oatmeal was really good too. Served with milk, raisins, and brown sugar just added the raisins and brown sugar and it was good to go. Looking forward to another visit...soon!
(4)Mark P.
Took the parents there on a Sunday about 1 pm. The place wasn't that busy but we sat ourselves. Waited for about five minutes as two employees were busy talking behind the bar, but when two customers came in, she jumped to it and gave them menus. Mom said let's go! That was our first and last experience with this place.
(1)Marei A.
Corned beef hash is awesome! The oatmeal is the best I've ever had. All the staff is friendly and food comes quick, even on a busy morning.
(5)Dasia Q.
I was super excited about trying this place after months of trying to convince my boyfriend to try it. It was the biggest disappointment. I got biscuits and gravy with a side of potatoes. The gravy tastes like if was formed from powder, not flavor and all. The potatoes were more than bland, even after adding a pound of salt they still weren't satisfying. My boyfriend got 2 pork chops with eggs. The pork chop was dry. I couldn't get the taste of pure garlic out of my mouth after one bite. He did say the egg was good but then again you can't mess up a simple fried egg. Overall all this the waitress which I believe was the owner was not nice and we did not feel we were well taken care of. With that being said avoid nicks diner!
(1)Daniel M.
Still like Nick's but disappointed to see another price increase. Used to get the gyro sandwich for around 6 bucks but it is now 7.50. Still a pretty good deal overall. Will probably still come around occasionally.
(3)Pam G.
Yuk. Sorry but the food was awful. Tried Nicks three times now & won't be back. The service was really bad too. I really wanted to like this as it's so close to my house.
(1)Jay D.
Great place. I Always look for a great. Breakfast place when out if town. I found it!! Great food and prices. People are very nice!!
(5)Cheryl S.
Stopped by for breakfast & was greeted, seated and had a cup of coffee right away. Asked for 2 eggs, 2 bacon & a biscuit. She said we had to select one of the menu choices. Weird! So, finally just had bacon & eggs. Had to wait quite awhile to be served & no one ever asked how everything was & we had to wave someone down for the one and only coffee refill. Won't go back.
(3)Paul F.
Reuben worked. Not as good as Irish Wolfhound but still good. I love this place. I seldom stray from the burgers at Nick's because they are... Are you ready for this?... THE BEST BURGERS IN ARIZONA!!! I am not kidding.
(5)Andy S.
JUST PASS! DONT GO HERE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! I have had some horrible experiences here. Food cones out sometimes hot and mostly cold. The customers are mostly old, Sun City folks so DO NOT TAKE KIDS! You will get crazily stared at! The service is horribly poor and the only reason they got this star is because of an OK Gyro. LEAVE HERE!
(2)Walter P.
Excellent greek diner. Inexpensive and good food. Breakfast served all day, kids eat free M Tu W. And 10% off breakfast M-F 7 to 11. And they have a military discount as well
(4)Erin L.
Cheap and simple but delicious breakfast food! There is always a wait but they turn over the tables really quickly and you'll have your food in no time. The food is delicious and the portions are big. Service was fast and friendly! We didn't have lunch but the lunch menu looked delicious! Can't beat that Greek food! Yum! I'll definitely be returning.
(5)Diana G.
Nick's has a decent breakfast with huge portions. On return visits, very average food.
(3)Maggie F.
I wanted breakfast for lunch & they delivered beautifully :) The food is simple & understated, but still yummy. The atmosphere is casual & cool. I literally do mean cool, lol! The shades are drawn & lighting is low, which is awesome when you're basically suffering from heat stroke just by walking from the your car to the restaurant door, which was only about 5 steps! Service is friendly, but during lunch they do get really busy so expect to wait your turn. They have breakfast specials from 7 am to noonish (ask them for the exact times) BUT they do serve breakfast all day :)
(4)Burning M.
Nick's gets 5 stars because I go for an occasional burger or breakfast. I don't want their special lamb or pasta or whatever else they're selling, but when I get the urge for a big breakfast or lunch they hit the spot.
(5)Misty R.
One of the things that I miss the most from Florida is the plethora of mom and pop diners with good ol' home cookin'--yes, that's my southern girl coming out ;-) Anyway, whenever I have an itch for that kind of food (which I do often) it's hard to find a place where I can scratch that itch. Enter Nick's Diner. OMG. This place is amazing. The food is hot, delicious and made from scratch! I have had the open face roast beef sandwich and the open face turkey sandwich. Notice a trend here? Both of them were awesome. They are smothered in gravy and come with mashed potatoes and vegetables. My husband had the mushroom swiss burger. Holy crap, talk about an instant mouthgasm. Mmmm. The patty is made with fresh ground beef. The fries are golden and delicious. My husband is a total fry snob and even HE gave them his stamp of approval. He was asking if we could tip the cook. It was that good. Speaking of tips, the waitress definitely earned hers. She was quick, attentive and did an overall great job. She brought our food out in about 5 minutes (and this was during a very busy lunch rush) and she kept our drinks topped off. I just can't say enough about this place. You HAVE to check them out! Oh, and the prices are extremely reasonable. The open face sandwiches are $7.25 and my husband's burger was a little over $8. Score!
(5)Jodi Y.
The Best Bacon Cheeseburger hands down. We eat at Nick's at least twice a month and always get excellent service. On Mon, Tue and Wed kids eat free! Our family of four can eat at Nick's for less than twenty dollars. We never leave hungry. We have also tried the fish and chips YUM! and some of the breakfast. If you are looking for great food that is fresh at a great price then definitely try Nick's.
(5)Jay V.
This place is going downhill!! I've been here a few times. Took some friends from out of town here 6/9/14... The waitresses were rude no customer service.. Older Hispanic lady and older white lady. The hash use to be real good, was really bland. Kind of embarrassing since I recommended the place based on the hash. Service was probably the reason I won't be returning though.
(2)Armando P.
I used to like this place. I went in the other day and had a Greek omelet. About 90% through the omelet. I found hair in my plate. I was so gross out. I tell the waitress and she tells me there is nothing they can do since it was 90% gone. I agreed. I still believe the Manger who at the bar should have come over to smooth things over. The waitress told me she give me a discount the next time. Well there is not going to be a next time!!!!
(1)Jennifer H.
"I felt like I was eating a good family homecooked meal!" Those were the words that came out of my husband's mouth after dragging him to go to this diner. My husband was being stubborn that day that he decided he would finally go in and try it. Yes, it is in a strip mall, and it is tucked away, but it is definitely worth giving a try. The waitresses are so friendly and they greet you when you walk in. There is a huge variety of food: Greek-Italian-American. They serve breakfast all day long! Surprising to most, the chicken lemon rice soup is really good. They always offer it as a side if you would rather have soup than french fries or onion rings. The onion rings are cooked to perfection so it is definitely a tough choice between having those rings or the fries. The gyros are pretty big, so if you are hungry order one and make sure you get extra feta cheese on it. The kabobs are pretty good too. You could get a plate with 1 kabob for $11 or 2 for $12, and it comes with marinara covered rice. It sounds strange to cover the rice with marinara, but maybe it's a tradition somewhere else, and it works. I really liked that marinara sauce. On the Italian side, the lobster ravioli was decent, and it came on a huge platter, so only order that ravioli when you are starving or want to take some home. I didn't even cover the sandwiches or burgers yet, but my friends have tried several of them and they said they are all good. As you can notice, I keep saying everything is good. (Not amazing, but really good! We are talking about a diner here!) It's refreshing that it's a non-chain restaurant too! All I can say is that my co-workers have been there at least 9 times in the past 2-3 months at our lunch break and they always get us out in 30-40 minutes at most with satisfied, content bellies!
(4)Danielle F.
Gyro w/ feta. My favorite. Service is always great.
(4)Jennea B.
My new favorite place for breakfast. The potato pancakes are delish! And the bacon is super tasty.
(4)Laura D.
Gyro was good and service was good
(4)Joe M.
This spot was suggested by family members: Small corner strip mall diner, Walk in and seat yourself. It was pretty busy but we easily found a table. I ordered the Belgian Waffle w/ fresh Strawberries and coffee. I was unimpressed with the "Belgian" part of the waffle. It wasn't as thick with deep pockets as I was expecting. More importantly it was cold such that the individual butter pats didn't even melt. I should have asked to have the waffle made over or at least reheated or toasted but I didn't. The syrup was a sticky plastic bottle of Log Cabin, needless to say it was unheated. However the best part of the breakfast were the fresh Strawberries (they too were cold but oh yeah they're suppose to be), red and sweet but no whipped cream. The coffee was luke warm and very weak we had to ask for a hot fresh cup hoping it would be stronger. The others in my group had traditional egg breakfasts and omelets, with meat, potatos and toast which were just OK. This place is barely average at best and definitely skip the waffle. I was surprised Nick's was so full of people but then again, I was in Surprise AZ. pun intended.
(2)Doug M.
First time at Nick's just a few days ago. Great breakfast and service! Will definitely go back.
(5)Gretchen L.
I heart gyros, but am rarely happy with what I get. This place is now my go-to when I am in a gyros kinda mood. Only $6 to boot, woo hoo! The hubby really liked their meatloaf, which is good because the serving was a truckload. I think he liked the gyros better though. :) The kids got... wait for it... kids' meals. The chicken strips were actually huge breast pieces in a decent breading and the cheeseburger was huge. We have been here twice now. The food and service have been really good, and I love the Mom-n-Pop ambiance. We'll be back!
(3)Tony S.
Very nice find in Surprise, although I am hardly the first it appears! Nicks is a basic strip-mall diner embedded behind a fast food Chicken place so you can hardly see them from the street. The menu is basic american/greek/italian and the dish I had today - an open faced roast beef sandwich was good. The restaurant was busy which is a good sign that they have a fair amount of regulars and the prices were VERY reasonable. Most lunch plates $7 or less. Service was prompt, efficient and kind. While there I got to observe a pushy obnoxious "teacher" guy who had a major ego problem and thought that because he called ahead he needed his meal snorted down in five minutes or less. Wow dude, go to McDonalds if you are so important and need to eat so fast. Anyways, back to Nicks. The place was clean, had a good selection, and appears to have a great breakfast menu! I am looking forward to stopping back with my family. Really tasty good. Only reason I would not do the five star thing is because hey, it is a diner. But as far as a good, hot basic meal goes, I would recommend Nicks to anyone.
(4)Zach L.
Not a better spot in Surprise for breakfast in my opinion. The waitress that works weekend mornings is an absolute workhorse. I always feel they are understaffed, but you wouldn't know it by how well the entire place gets served by this 1 waitress haha. The food is good homestyle. I'd recommend the greek omelette: absolutely delicious.
(4)Hershell W.
Tried this restaurant for the first time with the family. Ordered fish and chips, spaghetti with meatballs, ceasar salad, and italian sandwich. All of it was good, tasty, and fresh. The service we got from the waitress? Can't get any better. She was very friendly, responsive, and patient. The place was clean and welcoming. The prices are reasonable with average portions! Gave three stars only because we came back a second time and I ordered the beef kabob. The kabob was a bit pricey considering the small amount of rice received with the meal and only 4 small pieces of beef (although tasty). Overall, We will be returning as this place is a pretty good diner and will spread the news about this tiny gem.
(3)Brittany D.
Every time we have been here we have got great food and great service. I appreciate the generosity we get going in there. Love the Lasagna.
(4)Beth S.
After hearing rave reviews about this place from friends and family, I figured I'd give it a try. In a nutshell, the best word I can use to describe the place is bland. Don't get me wrong, the menu is very diverse. The prices can't be beat. I had a hard time selecting an item to try because there were so many great selections to choose from. I decided to settle on something simple because in my eyes, a restaurant worth it's moxie is going to be able to handle the simple stuff perfectly. So I had a turkey and Swiss sandwich with a cup of the soup of the day which was a lemon chicken rice soup. And it was all so darn bland! The lemon soup was only slightly lemony and it had 1 piece of chicken in it and a few floaters of rice. The turkey was...strange. It wasn't like a piece carved off the turkey itself, and it wasn't deli meat either. I'm not sure if it was a bunch of pieces compacted together or what. I had it on wheat and it was toasted which is fine....but damn if it wasn't just ugh bland. Because my husband really likes this place, I'll give it another try in the hopes that it was just an off day but man the first impression was really...bland.
(2)Jon S.
Went for breakfast there a couple weeks ago with friends. Good food, good service. Will definitely go again.
(4)Kellee K.
Came in for breakfast, our party of three ordered two greek omelets and an order of french toast. The omelets were A-OK, but the french toast tasted a bit off. I think it was the syrup actually, and the bacon was more fat than meat. Service was prompt and friendly.
(3)Andrew D.
Food was good people are nice. Got a little gross out my eggs was green in one part. Food did not have much taste that was kinda disappointing.
(1)Jennifer N.
This place was pretty meh. We ordered online and tried to use a code they advertised on the site for 10% off, but it had expired late last year. Oh well, we were hungry, wanted to bring food home, and the menu looked good. When we picked up our food, the staff was pleasant. At first I don't think the waitress understood that we were there to pick up food because she told us several times to sit where we wish. We were worried for a second that we had just paid online and they hadn't made food, but they did have the order. I told them about the 10% coupon mishap and she said they would fix it on the site (I actually kind of expected a more generous response because that's really just false advertising, so at that point my review depended upon how good the food turned out). We each ordered pita sandwiches. I ordered a honey chicken pita sandwich and my parents ordered gyro sandwiches. The gyro sandwiches were good, but the honey chicken gyro was not quite what I had expected. For $6 I have had much worse, though. The site made no mention of fries as a side. Huge, steak-cut fries. They were soggy. I would've gladly gotten some other side dish had I known. We really just dismissed the site as being crappy for most of the miscommunication, but really, I didn't like my honey chicken gyro. The site told us that pickup was at noon, but since the fries were soggy and the cheese on my gyro had that weird consistency (as if it had been microwaved or something), I figured the food sat around for a while. If you're going to have online ordering, do it right. If you're going to offer discounts, do it right. If you're going to do fries, do it right. This place really didn't do any of it right. We shrugged it off and decided that next time we'll just go to Greek Corner.
(2)Rick J.
Food was decent, but service was great. I decided to try Nick's with my teen-aged daughter for breakfast. We only had about 40 minutes to eat before she had to be at a school function and the restaurant is close to home. The prices seemed reasonable and Google's reviews were mostly good, so we didn't have much to lose. I figured it was this, or fast food. I'm glad we picked this. I ordered the corned beef hash omelet without onions. The green bell peppers were fresh and not overcooked. The sliced potatoes gave a more pleasing texture compared to the typical cubed approach. The sliced corned beef's lack of intensity and the processed swiss (?) cheese both detract from an otherwise solid idea. I had to pull the beef out to taste on its own to confirm it was indeed corned beef. The interesting choice to side the omelet with white gravy that wasn't overpowering makes up for some of the omelet's shortcomings - I wouldn't have tried the combination otherwise. Despite the grilled nature of the filling, the meal didn't seam greasy at all. The omelet could have used salt, but that approach to cooking seems better for you anyway. I'd still probably get it again if I didn't feel adventurous enough to try one of the many other breakfast options. My daughter ordered a tuna melt, but forgot that "melt" meant cheese was included (she hates cheese). She was a good sport and pulled it off without burdening the kitchen-staff. The side salad it came with was simple - iceberg lettuce with a tomato and a couple of Greek olives. With some Italian dressing, she was happy! As for the service - our server Vicky was very friendly and attentive. Despite taking our time to decide, she put our order in ahead of a larger group as she knew we were short on time based on some conversation. Our food came quickly, leaving my daughter and I plenty of time to enjoy the meal without feeling rushed. She even reminded us that we could stay as long as we liked, but commented that she knew the offer didn't matter as we were short on time. Kudos for remembering your table! The service and other promising menu choices would bring me back for more. I'll be sure to bring my Greek-food-loving wife next time - she'd most certainly want to try the rotisserie lamb shank!
(4)Marylou J.
I had Nick's Diner cater a recent gathering...and it was a HUGE hit with the family! And it was DELICIOUS!!! I ordered trays of: -gyro meat (inc. pitas, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce) -chicken kabobs -rice pilaf -Greek spaghetti (first time we've had it - won't be the last!) It was ready when I got there and Nick, himself, helped me load it into my car :) We were SO happy with our meal that I will have to have Nick make us dinner every once in a while. He has a great Dinner delivery offering which is posted on their Facebook page. And, for those of us who live in Surprise, this includes FREE delivery! Our family LOVES Nick's Diner!
(5)Melinda M.
My husband and I love going to Nick's. We've been several times over the past 9 months and it has been consistantly good food and service. It has that cozy neighborhood feel that we enjoy. I read a review and someone stated that the menu was vague and he had no idea that his meatloaf would have gravy on it (I'm not a meatloaf eater but doesn't most meatloaf come with gravy?). Perhaps a quick question to your server would answer your questions. It's quite simple. His wife eight, not seven but eight a sandwich that we all know can be a gut bomb and they were surprised that it wasn't soothing on her stomach. We love Nick's and are glad that they are in our neighborhood!
(4)Jake A.
So... updating my review. Tried them again today (which just happened to be a year later) and they just haven't improved enough to warrant another trip. Got the Saturday Chicken Salad Lunch special that comes with the sandwich, fries/soup/salad and a drink. The soup was OK (chicken lemon rice) but the sandwich was pretty boring. It was just chicken salad on bread with a few pickles on the side. No lettuce, tomato, just chicken. I was taking pieces from my wife's club sandwich (which wasn't much better) to make my sandwich be more like a sandwich. Her club, while it had a bunch of meat, was dry and nothing special. When we got the bill, I was charged for the drink, that was supposed to be included. When I pointed it out, I had to explain that the special included a drink. I'll also add that while they have a pretty sizable menu, I have to wonder how fresh things like the meatloaf and brisket are. This isn't exactly a high volume place where they need to crank out a new loaf or brisket frequently. FYI, they now also have a $10 minimum to use a credit card which is not allowed by visa/MasterCard.
(2)Laurie W.
This is about the 4th or 5th time we have driven out to eat at Nick's and we aren't prone to driving more than 3 or 4 miles to eat ANYwhere. This place is amazing. I grew up in the restaurant business and I am telling you, these guys are good.. CONSISTENTLY! Their salads are excellent, fresh.. their fish and chips, BIG chunks of cod and great tartar sauce, BIG steak fries, and breakfasts are fabulous. Omelette's are huge and packed. REAL good place-- REASONable prices and nice lighting.. ambiance for the price. GO.. you will be glad.
(5)Frequent Diner R.
AWESOME!!! Dinner here tonight rocked as usual. Rueben is out of this world! Tzatziki sauce to die for! Quality food at a sensible price! Keep it up Nick!
(5)DD M.
The food was mediocre at best and our waitress was incredibly rude. Brothers Cafe in Peoria is similar to this place, but is MUCH better. We will not be going back.
(2)Simon E.
You can't do much better for breakfast in Surprise than Nick's. Every time I go in I have to hold back from ordering something I clearly won't be able to finish......and where to start?!?! I'd do a poor job embellishing on what others have written - all I'll say, is that you like a cooked breakfast, eat here! nom nom nom.... :)
(4)Jacque G.
My family was really looking for a LOCAL place to go for breakfast. My husband drove by Nicks diner and so we decided to stop in. It was a small place but so were the prices. What wasn't small was the serving and the flavor. We really liked it and will definitely be going back!
(5)Rae S.
Nick's Diner is awesome. My husband and I went for the first time and were lucky to beat the dinner rush, we were seated right away. It quickly felt like family with several servers making sure we were taken care of. The food was good and a really generous size for the price. I had the french toast and my husband had a steak the size of his plate! The atmosphere is nothing fancy and it is what I would expect from a traditional family diner. I was VERY pleased with Nick's and immediately recommended the diner to several friends in the area. I can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!
(5)K C M.
I can say I like Nick's for breakfast. Decent food, decent prices and they usually are spot on.They have some good choices and portions are right on. Even the small order of French toast really can be split by two people, it is alot of toast-just order an extra side of meat and you got a cheap b-fast This past weekend I took myself to breakfst and things did not go as well as normal. I received my #2 with bacon, but alas no toast. The waitress said she would bring it in a moment. My super hot food was hard to resist so I hate a piece of bacon a couple bites of potatoes and after 5 minutes, still no toast. When the toast finally got there after what seemed like 10 minutes, my food was only warm then and the appeal had left me. It is hard to eat over easy eggs without toast ya know? I have gone there for other meals too, fish and chips are good, gyro meat is good and club sandwich is good. I always order my home fries and reg, fries 'crispy' as they seem to cook them but not to my liking of crispy.I like the type of fries they have, closer to steak fries but a bit slimmer in cut. I did have a friend who will not go here anymore because he ordered the Friday Night all-you-can -eat special (the week before it actually started as they posted it but did not say it was starting the next week) and got a piece of fish that was still cold inside. He thought no biggie, I'll just get more fish and send this back. Well they didn't honor all you can eat AND they refused to remake the part that was cold on the inside. Just bad customer service all around on this one. So, I would say very good place for breakfast and lunch, dinners are good but not great and will fill the need when you want a simple, decent meal at a decent price. Btw, on many visits I have seen the Sheriff deputies here and the SFD getting takeout for breakfast so you know these guys like to eat good stuff.
(4)Colleen S.
Just had our first but definitely not our last breakfast at Nick's and we are stuffed! The French toast was so good, bacon nice and crispy. I love that when you order oj you get a big glass not a small 4oz size. My husband had a little bit of everything, eggs cooked perfectly, hash browns, sausage that was not too spicy with just enough hint of sage and toast that was already buttered. We can't wait to go back and try the burgers which our waitress said are the best. We had no wait either.
(5)Sharon K.
Came in for breakfast with my friend and we left completely satisfied. My friend suggested I try their breakfast sausages and the scallop potatoes. It was fantastic. The sausages were oh-so delicious!! Oh gawd, just thinking of those sausages makes me want to fly back to AZ! The plate I ordered had three huge sausages, scallop potatoes and scrambled eggs with toast.It is simply a good, old-fashioned breakfast. You can't go wrong with that.
(4)Dustin D.
It's local, it's not a chain but man was it disappointing. My biggest complaint about the menu is that it is vague. There are some cool names for dishes but no descriptions as to what is on the plate. Ruben (corn beef or pastrami, you tell me) baked meat loaf (what does it come with) Western omelet (what makes it western) I got the baked meat loaf dinner. This is all the menu stated. I get a plate with steamed vegetable, mash potatoes, and two slices of meat loaf smothered with dark brown gravy. (I am not a gravy person) but the menu did not state what was coming on the plate. The mash potatoes tasted like instant potatoes, the vegetables were obviously a FROZEN medley. the meat loaf was flavorless and the gravy was instant. Very disappointing. My wife got he Philly cheese steak with onions and peppers. She only eight the meat. The onions and peppers were soaked with grease. Shortly after eating she had an upset stomach and the runs. Needless to say she was not happy. You can't make potatoes from a box and steam frozen vegetables and expect people to come back for more.
(1)Ben Q.
First impressions: Simple menu, small diner, a bit loud when crowded, friendly service, tad slow when busy, clean. Food for thought: Food not overly salted or greasy, good value=good portions. Tips: Get there early and/or be willing to wait a bit to be seated. Worth the wait.
(4)jennifer c.
Good food, rude waitress named Theresa. The Nicks II on Litchfield is nice and friendly!
(2)Melissa H.
Nick's has potential.My husband and I took and chance and tried out Nick's a couple of weeks ago. The menu is diverse including a lot of mediterranean/greek choices but more traditional "diner" fare as well. I tried the Greek Burger which is a regular burger smothered in feta- not shabby. I will admit I was jealous of another diner's omelet and wished I would of gone for the "breakfast for dinner" route instead. We are already talking about going back to try breakfast soon and I hope more people in the area check it out and support it so it doesn't meet the same fate as so many local places in Surprise do.
(3)Mark F.
Good food and good portions. Fish Fry is great.. Keep it up. Long time fan...
(4)Bob S.
I don't know what Donna R.'s problem is, but her review is 100% unfair and vindictive. I eat at Nick's # 1 every day for three reasons: 1. The food is excellent, 2. The prices can't be beat, and 3. Because Theresa works there! Far from being "rude" or "burned out", she has a loyal following of customers...all of whom she treats with respect and a great sense of humor. Regulars or newcomers..they are all welcomed...and the size of your tip has nothing to do with it.
(5)Rosemary L.
How we found this place I don't know it's a bit hidden! On our way home looking for something other than fast food was our plan! I personally am Leary of diners because of their desire to fry everything ! But it was Friday night, fish and chips was the special, the young waitress told us it was very good so we indulged it was very good, extremely hot as well! Once again fried food, but I see breakfast is on menu so will be back to try that! Since I've only been once I will only give it 3 stars but hopefully will upgrade if I find the other visits just as appealing!
(3)Ty G.
I was visiting for work and felt like Greek so typed Greek Restaurant into my GPS. 2 came up within a 3 mile radius. I couldn't find Greek Corner so ended up a Nick's Diner. It should have been my first red flag, looking for Greek but going to a restaurant without the word 'Greek' in the name. I order the hummus and pita to start. The hummus was fine, but nothing special. Probably something out of a container. Next was a 'Greek' salad with Gyro meat. The Gyro meat was not finely sliced, but huge chunks sat on a heap on top of the salad that was barely chopped. The meat was tender but with little flavor. Huge pieces of onion, cucumber and tomato accompanied. You had to work hard slicing and dicing in order to eat the salad. Kitchen staff needs some knife skills. The worst part was the 'Greek' dressing. Which came on the side. A pink concoction that looked like raspberry yogurt. It tasted like a ranch and Italian mixture. I might have been able to eat the mix but couldn't get over the color. Staff was very friendly and Nick was there too. It seemed like a lot of locals go there. He spoke to and knew most of the patrons. Seemed like an older/senior crowd. I overheard them talking about a senior community near by. As I ate, a couple complained about the spiciness of a dish they had. I did not experience flavor at all. On the plane ride I was reading Anthony Bourdain's Medium Raw. He says that a good meal is measured on how you feel afterward. I feel cheated out of a good meal. I even ran 3 miles on the treadmill to earn it. One of the most unsatisfying meals I've ever had. Perhaps this is a great diner, but Greek it is not.
(1)Leslie S.
This is a little gem slightly hidden from the road. My husband and I have come here on different days and during different times and tried several items. We have yet to be disappointed. The restaurant is clean with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. They have daily specials listed on a white board by the door and on a huge blackboard next to the kitchen. My husband really enjoys their omelets. So far our favorite is the corned beef with swiss. You can tell that they use fresh ingredients. I love hearing the cook scrambling the eggs just after we put in our order. Their chicken lemon rice soup is also very tasty. It tastes like it was home made and not from a can. Their gravy is also good and not greasy. This is a place we will go to often. The food is always fresh, service is friendly and fast and the price is perfect for the portions.
(4)John C.
This place has gotten progressively worse. The "home fries" are either burnt hard or chewy raw. The new menus look great but are held together with bread ties. I believe in supporting our local restaurants but this is our last time here.
(2)Mark D.
Smaller store front diner, with a friendly staff. They have typical "Greek" owned restaurant menu, which is super huge. Breakfast is good, as is lunch. Nothing to write home about, but much better than fast food! And locally owned, which is always a plus!
(3)Walter H.
Got here kinda late for breakfast (around noon) and was told that they were still serving breakfast so we were very Happy! The steak and eggs meal had been sold out so we I had to order another meal. But the service was great! It was ready almost before I could finish washing my hands! I highly recommend the place.
(4)Ericka S.
We've ordered gyros from here since they first opened. For some reason the last year they've been burning the gyro meat. Tonight was the same. I still can't get burnt taste out of my mouth and I'm angry they never responded to my husbands email complaint months ago. I expect better and I will no longer order food from them. The lemon rice soup is great and the only reason they 2 stars instead of 1.
(2)Jeffery V.
Love it!! Huge portions at great prices. Very clean place and friendly staff.
(5)Matt H.
I was surprised to find that Nick's wasn't a traditional diner. in the last month the availability of greek / mediterranean food in surprise has increased by 200% a trend I'm quite fond of. expecting american traditional food I suggested Nick's knowing they recently opened their doors. We arrived to find they have a variety of greek, mediterranean, italian dishes, as well as traditional american including many diner staples and deli sandwiches on their menu. from appearances there's not a lot to look at, the space is pretty barren other than a central counter and a condiment station in the corner, however the space appeared to be very clean. Our server was very attentive and polite despite being the only server, and refilled our drinks regularly. After recently trying the also newly opened Greek Corner I was anxious to have a Gyro face-off. I ordered the Gyro dinner which includes choice of salad, soup or coleslaw as well as bread service. I ordered the soup which was a chicken, rice and lemon juice soup, it was actually very enjoyable and well made. The bread was a crisp bread served with a plate of garlic cloves in olive oil which again was not bad. My dinner arrived with a large portion of Gyro meat, Feta and tzatziki. Which brings me to the only thing that mildly bothered me. As with most greek dishes they are served with a mountainous portion of rice pilaf, this was no different however they seem to put a red I can only guess sweet marinara / tomato sauce on the rice, and not just a drizzle in the middle, my rice was pretty much drenched in what tasted like marinara. I've had greek food hundreds of times in my life and I never recall anytime having marinara on the pilaf. it might actually be pretty good to some, but I'm also the type when I eat spaghetti I only put a minimal amount of sauce on my spaghetti so this may just be a matter of preference. the only reason I subtract points is because this was not stated on the menu. Other than that the Gyro meat was generously served, thick and very tasty. I would order the dish again but would ask they omit the sauce next time. Additonally their breakfast menu looks very tempting, Melissa was pining over an old man's omelette at the table across from us most of the time we were there and we both plan to come back for breakfast. Did I mention the prices. the two of us had 2 entrees including bread, soup and drinks for just over $20 the same Gyro dinner would have cost $15 at some other restaurants. almost no dinners are more than $10, breakfast items average $5-$7 the same with lunch items. I'm anxious to try breakfast at Nick's as well as some of their more traditional faire, and hope to add Nick's into our rotation.
(3)Amy J.
So disappointing...I have been dying for an authentic NJ style Diner...it's not a lot to ask...low prices, great food... * Not one item came out the way we requested * Spaghetti sauce was sweet- it's not supposed to be * Items were left off our plates b/c they assumed we didn't want them (asked for no ham on club, so they assumed we didn't want bacon either) * Added on a soup, they took away our fries- assumed we wanted to subsitute * Pasta was overcooked and oily : My kid threw up afterwards * Son had a beef kabob- meat was tougher than nails
(1)Nicholas B.
I've only been there for breakfast a couple times but we liked the food both times. We both had omelets which were of generous portions. The prices could be a little cheaper, but the food is pretty darn good and the staff is friendly.
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