College Park Diner
9206 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD, 20740
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Address :
9206 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD, 20740 - Phone (301) 441-8888
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:30 am - 12:00pm
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 : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Irma O.
I love this place my favorite is the French toast yum! I love coming alone to have a great start to my day with lovely ladies to help make it great!
(5)Diane B.
A great old fashioned diner. I had a chef salad and it was fresh, huge, and delicious! The waitress was very attentive, but didn't hover. The check was less than ten dollars. I'll be back!!
(5)Sebastian B.
Watching the short order cook work the grill I'm not seeing any magic. Undercooked hash browns and overcooked eggs. It's not very busy and everyone here is at the counter but my coffee cup is empty. Probably because there's only one waitress. This is not the best breakfast I've ever had. It is however edible but I'm hitting a Waffle House tomorrow.
(3)Lauren L.
I really like this place, it's not big but the stuff are really fresh here, and the breakfast and brunch here are soooo good! Pancakes, omelette, bacon....~~ it's a small restaurant but they are really careful and serious doing things!
(5)Joseph L.
Good service & price with a decent food. My wife had pancakes and eggs that was good. I had steak and eggs that was okay.
(4)Charles T.
I typically only rate good restaurant but I felt compelled to rate this one. I passed up an IHOP rated at 2.4 to go to CP Diner due to 4 rating. I get it that it is a trendy little 24 hour diner but I am not seeing a four conversely it seems that IHOP is a victim of being non-trendy thus a 2.4.
(3)Pastora Itzel E.
My husband and I discovered this place because I hope was closed. We didn't have high hopes because it's a little dilapidated but to be honest we were very surprised that the food was very good and the ladies where nice. We have had breakfast with steak, then hamburger sub was awesome (only complaint its I got to little fries for my taste) country fried steak was delicious as well. Our friend had the chari pie and he said it was very good. We recommend it. I will say I don't give it five stars because of the Decour and also because sometimes you have to wait a lot. PS. LOVEEEEE TGE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM
(4)JaCara S.
For what this place is, its a decent place to go. I walked in and was given immediate direct contact, she could tell it was my first time, I did not grab her name, but she said sit anywhere. Its a small place not to many booths and it was mostly filled. I found a spot the same woman was my server and she was exactly how I would want her to be. She came to me quickly got my drink(I want to mention it was really cold kind of pushes you to order something hot) I got a hot tea and French toast. It didn't take long she didn't come back till she handed me my food but for 10:30am when I was just wasting some time I didn't mind at all. The food was good I'm not a fan of French toast but I like they added a cinnamon confection powder which gave it a nice taste. It was 4 slices for $5.50 it was a good place. Overall really good place. Will come back Smile!
(4)Joseph S.
Everytime I visit Baltimore I have to have breakfast here. The omelets are incredible and the staff is always friendly. If you want just a really good classic style breakfast...Go here!
(4)Bern S.
Great food family friendly everything looks organized genuine diner decor. Milkshakes are good. Burgers and breakfast seem to be their thing. Definitely not fancy. Some graffiti in the bathroom (nothing clever).
(4)Darren C.
Very poor service the young lady had literally three tables and was acting like she was so busy my kids and I where sitting there for 15 mins and was not helped .so eventually went to IHOP .I do not recommend this restaurant at all.Also there spiders and what not and it was really dusty .
(1)Rick B.
3 words: Country Fried Steak. Amazing omelets as well. They are way more consistent quality and service-wise than the other diners in the area (one sounds like Play-doh).
(5)Stacy N.
Never fails. A favorite, for many reasons. Food is well cooked. Service is fast. Good, hot comfort food.
(4)Preet M.
Service: I consider myself and my friends regulars of this diner. We frequent the restaurant after nights out, as it operates on very college-friendly hours. Waiters and waitresses are super friendly and quite frankly, memorize orders as you begin to eat here more and more. Food: Food here is perfect for drunk munchies and definitely suitable for a quick breakfast or lunch. The portions are size able and prices very reasonable. No complaints at all! Environment: Being a college town diner, the place can get fairly loud late in the night. At most other times of the day however, the Diner is filled with the usual quiet locals and a nice place to spend time, Overall, I think this place has done very well for itself. Keep up the good work CP Diner!
(5)Cheryl M.
Dehydrated hash browns, extra thin toast, bacon was cooked properly, eggs were decent and iced tea. Bacon and cheese omelet- Bacon was fatty and under cooked, dehydrated hash browns and extra thin toast a glass of chocolate milk. We had to pick up our bill at the register? 20$ for this breakfast thought to be a little pricey? The place was busy we thought it would be top notch... It was just OK
(2)Merida F.
Really good for a local diner. Long line so get there early-especially on a weekend.
(4)Jacinta M.
I've lived in the CP area for sometime and I have always passed this diner and never stopped in until last week. I work overnights so on my way home I was uber hungry and decided to stop in. I was greeted with a smile from the clerk and was given a menu. I got the steak, scrambled eggs, cheesy grits and toast and let me tell you IT WAS GOOOOO OOOD! Reminded me so much of some good 'ol home cookin'! The only thing I would say negative is that their butter is waaaaaaaaaaay tooooooo rich! I've never tasted anything so concentrated! But it won't keep me away, as a matter of fact since last week I've picked up breakfast there 3x since. My arteries will certainly need a good scrubbin'!
(4)Alex F.
Clean, simplistic, nice looking small dinner. Its one of the only places that is open 24/7 or in the late hours, that being beyond 12:01AM. For getting French Toast, /w Two Eggs over Medium, Two sausage paddies and 4 pieces of toast /w a Coke, it cost me $12.46. (Not including tip) Other than price really I can't complain. It was pretty good and I had no complaints. Server was friendly and didn't pester me too much, (was on the phone) but at the same time my cup was never empty. For the Price, I guess I didn't go with any breakfast specials or looked for a cost friendly choice, but I will say this place can cook a pretty good breakfast in a very clean kitchen that's out in the open behind the bar like seating area that tastes good and thankfully, doesn't immediately give you the runs afterwords. *Cough* Denny's.
(4)Lisa M.
Went for breakfast, it's good, classic diner fare. Loved the all-female crew and the price was right. Check it out if you're looking for a breakfast staple.
(3)Henry G.
I've always liked this spot, for me it kind of fills that waffle house void with quick good breakfast. My wife often eats the lunch/dinner items, everything usually looks fresh and she likes it.
(4)Dr Michael J L.
I would put the College Park diner in the same category as a waffle house or a Huddle house. They have a relatively okay food, but the atmosphere lacks a little to be desired. This is not somewhere i would eat on a regular basis, however, it is still good for that occasional early morning or extremely late night meal. The staff was friendly enough, and at the time we went, there was a line virtually out the door. This is obviously a community favorite, however, I am not so sure why.
(3)Jory L.
Saterday noon, a lot of customer but they service super nice & fast. Five stars for that!!!
(5)Shameek R.
I want so bad to pick this place up and drop it around the corner from where I live in NYC (sorry Jimbos) or wherever I choose to live. I first saw this place when staying at a nearby motel/hotel down the road in College Park. I can't lie, what initially drew me in was the $3.95 breakfast special: 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon. For $4? That's less than a latte at one of those coffeehouses. So I went in expecting the bare minimum for that $4 and that's what I got, right? Wrong. Their pancakes are magical. Light, fluffy, and they DON'T SUCK UP SYRUP like most other pancake places do (sorry IHOP - even you). I don't have to drown the pancakes in syrup to get the sweetness that I like. They are decent sized too. Eggs made anyway you like them. Here's the best part for me - even the Turkey bacon was included in the deal! The second day (my first time was two weeks ago and I stayed for two days) I went in and had a full platter with three pancakes, eggs, and turkey sausage. Again, equally as good. That Sunday, I saw some football players and their people from the University of Maryland come eat too. Now with options like Denny's down the block and IHOP up the block, they were here at the College Park Diner? From that point on - I was sold. I've been back twice since and tried their french toast and waffles. They're both really good - I prefer the waffles to the french toast. The waffles are soft but not soggy (they're easy to cut with just a fork after you put syrup on them unlike some other waffle places that serve soggy waffles and you need a knife and fork to cut them). Their french toast comes with powder sugar and cinnamon on top. This is a classic greasy spoon - not pretentious in the least. Come in, put your name in the spiral pad and wait a few minutes (no more than 10 I'd say). They'll call you for a booth or a counter. When you're done, hit the cash register to pay for your meal. They take cash or charge. Five stars for keeping it real, delicious, and value friendly - for breakfast. I need to find reasons to keep visiting the College Park are now - particularly by the College Park Diner.
(5)J Ryan R.
This is a great spot to grab food when everything else is closed. It's clean, the crowd is cool and the food is pretty damn good. Don't expect gourmet food of course but the french toast and pancakes are delicious.
(5)Eddie B.
Ihop what??? Best flavored pancakes here! You'd be surprised how this little place hits the spot.
(5)Lovet O.
I was in town because my cousin was celebrating her birthday. On our way home, Mister and I decided to "fuel up". We loved the look of the diner. It was small, had character and was busy. That's a good sign. We didn't wait long for a table. We ordered some breakfast but the waitress messed up our order. She forgot my eggs and took long to bring our drinks. She was more interested in the table next to us. I guess they were regulars because they all spoke Spanish and they seem pretty familiar with one another. When dining out, I no longer complain. I just tip accordingly. That is all!
(2)Marcela S.
Always go there for breakfast, lunch or dinner love the food!! There is one nice waitress that I always like the she treat us every time we go there.
(5)Olivia P.
No. No no no. A friend and I stopped by here on our way home from Ikea. It looked like people liked it, I mean, the line was out the door. But, as soon as we say down it became excruciatingly clear why the line was out the door: the service was abysmal. Save yourself from this overpriced grease spot and cook at home.
(1)Kaye G.
I love this place. It definitely looks like one of those places that you would drive by and overlook. It's not a huge place. Nor is it a chain restaurant but it certainly holds its own. You come in and seat yourself and a waiter will be over to help you. They always have a special and the food is always good. I've never come in and been disappointed. Definitely a place I would recommend to family and friends.
(4)Kelly K.
The food is good. Came out fast. All female staff. The bathroom is disgusting!!!!!!!! Ok, back to the food. Yum
(4)Matt W.
About as diner-y a diner as you could ask. Seat yourself, take a look at the menu, and decide what looks good for breakfast. I was surprised to see "S.O.S" offered, so I decided to go for it out of nostalgia. The chipped beef is served with their white gravy over toast or biscuits (I went biscuits) and you get a very healthy portion, though I would have liked a little more meat on my plate. The coffee isn't amazing, but it's hot and refilled quickly. It's not a bad option for a more substantial breakfast than McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts, but I'm not sure it's an exceptional one, either.
(3)Sara B.
Waited 15 minutes for a server. ....never came! horrible! Definitely not going back!
(1)Sabrina B.
The food was EXCELLENT! Way better than I-Hop. They know how to cook eggs! Seasoning was good, corned beef hash was made into a pattie and fried like a hamburger, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. My hash browns were the real stuff and cooked just right. Toast I ordered was white and a splatter of butter was spread on it. YUM! Oh, and the coffee Mmmm..... although, I love my coffee mild, if you like your Starbucks coffee, than don't order the coffee here. The service was EXCELLENT! My waiter refilled my coffee when it was half full, paid attention to when he judged I was ready to order, brought my food to me within 10 minutes. Yes, excellent service. The only down side I experienced was, waiting for my check, until I remembered reading someone else's comments here and I walked up to the register where my check was, and was promptly rung up. Food lunch and dinner in my area pretty much suck and I don't hardly support the eatery here. This morning I felt like a home cooked breakfast but did not want to drive to far. Thanks to Yelp, I found this restaurant and I am grateful for the comments. I will be visiting this establishment for breakfast more often. Thanks YELP!
(4)Amber J.
They get busy during the weekend mornings. Good food. Clean. There are very reasonably priced ! My favorite breakfast/brunch/late night spot .
(5)Carmen R.
Very good breakfast and more money for the food you are ordering. I got the French toast with 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon. It came up to like $6. It was actually a very nice amount of food. Definitely sit at the counter if you are going in the morning on a weekend. It gets pretty busy and the service is a lot faster if you just sit at the counter. Happy eats!
(4)Veena M.
Loved this diner, will definitely return if I am in the area! They know how to do their eggs, the sausages were excellent!!
(4)Luis A.
Wonderful place to eat. Staff is helpful and nice. They have small amount of items but they are really good, I enjoyed the waffles and pancakes. The eggs are delicious the ham and sausage as well. I recommend this small diner to anyone on a budget.
(4)Jeff F.
Stopped in for breakfast before a U of Maryland campus visit based on the yelp reviews. Service was fast & friendly and the food was tasty. I'd return anytime I'm in the neighborhood. We waited a while for the check until our waitress let us know that we could just go up to the register and have them find our bill. I'll know better next time.
(4)Ramona M.
I come to this diner at least once a month. I love how fast and how fresh the food is. The service is especially nice every time I come. When people come from out of town to visit me, I try to take them here for the experience. I usually get the Belgium waffle and a side of corned beef hash. It's so good every single time!
(5)Brittany S.
You can literally be seated, order breakfast, eat and pay your bill in under 30 mins here! Oh... and for like 5 bucks! Even when the place looks packed trust me, you'll never have to wait more than 2 mins for a table, people are always coming and going. I've been on off peak hours and Saturday morning busy, everybody running around hours and still had good food and service. The breakfast is bomb what can I say? Everything feels homemade, I even like their cheese eggs! And for a picky egg eater, they have some good cheesy eggs! French toast. Bomb. Pancakes. Bomb. All their bacon/sausage sides. Bomb. I usually order off of the senior menu LOL! They have perfect portions, not 5 pancakes not 1 but just the right about. Took off a star because I love blueberry pancakes... yum! But they don't make them fresh they make the pancakes and put the blueberry topping on the side, they're little baby blueberries in some kind of blueberry sauce :( not my fave.
(4)Matthew M.
Great little diner. I'm down here for work this week and ordered the SOS or chipped beef and gravy over biscuits, a double order of hash browns, and an apple juice. GREAT choice! The cook gets a nod in my book as well for handling the 6 tickets all at once on the grill.
(4)Lisa R.
Not sure why other reviewers are saying this is cash only - I was able to get my meal with my credit card not but two weeks ago. The Big B is pretty good, and the prices are reasonable. They are really FAST with bringing your food out. Perfect place to stop by at 5am after a sleepless night. Much less crowded than the ihop down the street, and a more comfortable feel.
(3)Rachel S.
This place is so nice and cozy. It's small but they keep it movin. Their syrup is the BEST I've ever tasted. If your used to IHOP and Denny's eggs, then you'll fall in love with their hand cracked eggs. The Belgium waffle is great. The service is fast! What are you waiting for?!?!
(5)Ricky H.
This is a good little spot, found it on Yelp with good reviews since we were staying at the hotel down the street. A lot of choices and good prices -- since it is a diner! And very busy noisy, but I give it to that staff, they were good at running the place. The thing we loved was the home fries, very good with lots of flavor!
(4)Phoenix J.
I've lived in Maryland all my life and am disappointed to say I have just found this jewel. My boyfriend and I decided to come here after hanging at UMD. I got the french toast and they were AMAZEBALLS. There is no other word to capture the perfection. They were fluffy and sweet and wonderful. I've only had their breakfast but I can only imagine what lunch and dinner is like!
(5)Lena W.
Every time I come here, I fall a little further in love with the place. A few dishes stand out to me -- the country fried steak is a must-have. The gravy is delicious and they're generous with it. I'm a fan of their corned beef hash, too. But the biscuits? A great accent to any breakfast platter. You have to watch when you come here on the weekends - there's a good chance you'll have a brief wait if its crowded. Rest assured that it's always worth the wait, because the food will be quick and tasty.
(5)Natasha D.
Found this place doing a yelp search for breakfast as we were traveling through the area. Food was fresh and delicious and you can see them making it right in front of you. I've never seen a restaurant operate this well.
(5)Lizz H.
Needed a spot between DC and Baltimore to meet for breakfast and this place worked out perfectly. Got the "humpty dumpty" omelet and it hit the spot! Quintessential diner experience.
(4)Rokeya J.
They are quick, cheap, and good. It reminds me of waffle house. Sometimes you have to wait a while because they're so busy, but it's worth the wait. I usually get the special which is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon for $4.
(4)De T.
My favorite diner! I have had the French toast, waffles, scrambled eggs and their chocolate shake. I would not go anywhere else! I have been here during the day as well as late night and they always have good service.
(5)Jimy F.
It's your classic American Diner -- doing what Diners do: good basic food, similar to many long-established others along highways and in cities throughout the country. The specialty is basic breakfast 24-hrs/day, with a few other basic standby options for Lunch and Dinner. I've been eating there for years, daily or occasionally when living or passing through the area. It's a regular-place that's got the fundamentals, economical decent eats, good service -- that yes, may have it's ups and down periods or days, but is generally what you expect and good. Home-cooking or American-food, but it's both better and worse than that; it's classic "Diner-food." You get what you came for, solid food and a comfortable no-frills place to eat and talk or read yer paper. Where else you gonna get grits made proper, or scrapple, or chicken-fried steak or SOS, the daily special, or as someone noted fried-okra -- and change back from your Ten-spot or Twenty? Service is generally fast, and generally good -- though there have been students or temps in-training. Hey it's life, real-life; ya get past it and move on down the road; likely to stop, coming back through. Weekdays are generally seat-yourself, with a sign-in list on weekend mornings. Also as someone noted it's either Counter or Booths for 2 or 4 (maybe 5) -- larger groups will have to split-up. For me it's home, an oasis, in an otherwise expensive or franchise fast-food world.
(5)Adele P.
Cute little place, cash only. We stopped in for a quick breakfast before hitting the metro. I had a bacon & cheese omelet, grits, and coffee. The husband wanted all southern food - he had sausage biscuits & gravy, grits and tea. He had agita after, but that's what he gets for eating the heavy stuff, haha. Service was great! This is a great little local place. The place needs a bit of an update (the booths had bolts on them holding them together) but all in all a real place.
(4)Susie K.
I've been going to CP diner for a few years now and it is definitely considered a hole in the wall with quick cheap food. They are always opened and breakfast is served at all hours of the day. I personally am not a big breakfast food eater but my boyfriend LOVES this place. He always gets the breakfast special: 2 eggs cooked how you want, 2 meats, 2 pancakes for $3.95. I always try something different, the vegetable omelet with a side of grits and buttered wheat toast on the side- tasty and filling. Their gravy on the mashed potatoes is good too. Try it as a side. Mac and cheese needs some flavor- it looks cheesy and flavorful but I think it just might be the color that's throwing me off. The Belgium waffles MELT in your mouth. Very good. I just wish they had different toppings! Bathroom is clean and the staff is very friendly. Check this place out if you want quick food that won't break your budget
(4)Lori R.
College Park Diner is exactly what you expect to be a fast-paced diner to be. We were a party of 2 and we were seated quickly, despite it being a Sunday morning. We ate at the counter, which was pretty cool because we could watch the staff cook everything at the grill. It's incredible how quickly they can prepare food! The food was typical diner food - not gourmet, but certainly tasty. I had the 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon special (for about $4) and my husband had the chipped beef and gravy. Both meals were good. I plan to try an omelette next time (they use real eggs, I watched!). The pros: Fast service Your coffee cup is never empty Food is prepared well The cons: The place is a little small, so it wouldn't be great for a group larger than about 4 people
(5)Paul D.
EVERYTHING A DINER SHOULD BE! This is just a good 'ol Greasy Spoon. The kind where, once your done eating here, you hate yourself for it - and you smell like a greasy diner for a few hours afterwards. What more could you ask for? It's Open 24/7 too. They have Hash Browns (which I prefer), and not Home Fries! Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, Egg, & Cheese, Omelets, Grits Pancakes, Waffles, Etc. mmmmm.... I ate it all, and I go back regularly. They say they have the best SOS too, though I'll never know. They also serve lunch & dinner food. I've had their Patty Melt w/fries & gravy, and Chicken Fried Steak. No complaints here - Just artery clogging comfort food, when you're in the mood. Only downside (besides the adverse health effects) is it gets pretty busy on Sunday's after church.
(5)Paul B.
The good: +Friendly service and fast. +Delicious food. +Convenient hours. The bad: -Small booths. I mean really small - I'm overweight and they nearly cut me in half, but I saw "regular sized people" having to squeeze in. -Often crowded so expect a wait.
(3)David E.
Great home-style food... Waffles and beefchip gravy. Courteous wait staff. Great value.
(5)MsDebora C.
I came here this morning for breakfast because my roommate & I wanted a change from Ihop. The reviews on here is what solidified our decision. On arrival we were slightly deterred by how many ppl were waiting but we figured maybe its just that good. The turnover was very quick tho & we were seated after about 15/20 mins. The wait staff were very friendly and accomodating. I ordered the waffle platter with 2eggs scrambled with cheese, bacon, and added a side of grits. My roommate ordered the same except with a side of hash browns. Everything was DELICIOUS. I typically have some type of food leftover on my plate, so idk if I was that hungry or the food was just that good but I literally cleaned my plates. The only one con I have is my eggs were cooked a little harder than I like but I mix them with my grits anyway so it wasnt really an issue. One of the best waffles that Ive ever had tho. This place is definitely worth it if your looking for a delicious breakfast.
(5)Faith C.
I remember when this place was Barnside! Loved coming here for breakfast in the wee hours of the morning... or night depending on how you look at it! It's not the nicest breakfast place but it's a great place to chill and grab a bite to eat late at night since it's open 24/7. It's also probably not the healthiest option because I'm pretty sure everything is cooked in grease! But it's good for the price you pay! You will come out smelling like breakfast food!
(4)Andrea T.
Oh my god. I just had an AMAZING experience there. The hash browns, the corned beef hash, the coffee and great service. Everything was so good and it was super cheap! I was blessed that this little place is right next to my hotel. Definitely going back there in the morning.
(5)Suzanne S.
It's very average diner food, service, and ambiance with a few stand-outs. The breakfast special was inexpensive and the pancakes were delicious. They were the best thing I tried at CP Diner. It tasted like they put a little vanilla in their batter which made for some exceptionally tasty pancakes. The sausage, biscuits & gravy that my boyfriend ordered were also pretty good. Even though we're Northerners, we appreciate a solid rendition of this dish. These placed somewhere in the middle, edging towards the better end of the spectrum. It was nice to dine in a locals joint while I was visiting town. Atmosphere is very cliche diner. Our server was nice, but did forget about two juices that we ordered. Also, I ran out of coffee which sat empty for several minutes, which is uncommon in most diners. Usually coffee is the number one thing servers stay on top of. They did clean up our table really promptly, which was nice. Worth a try: Prices good. Service adequate. Food decent.
(3)Alex K.
I've been coming here for over a decade and the one constant is the breakfast, which is available all day, is amazing. The pancakes & omelet's are a must. Busy days are on the weekends mornings. But on weekend nights and weekdays it's not quite as busy but the service isn't quite as good. All and all CPD is a nice place to eat.
(4)Adam C.
I was on vacation with my girlfriend and stood at the Super 8 next door and we had breakfast here everyday. Quick seating, great service regardless of who ever was our server! Oh and the food was very quick and tasty!
(4)Emely B.
The food is great, the service is excellent and the staff is amazing. Yes is a dinner, but not crazy greasy. According to my mom best hashbrowns she's ever had!
(5)Lisa J.
College Park Diner is a diner in every sense of the word: Small, packed, cheap and the waitresses call you "Hon". There's a counter to boot. This diner is located in the college town of University of MD, College Park and I'm sure is regularly visited by the students. I'm pretty sure it's a 24/7 establishment. The food is good and solid. You won't find gourmet offerings but you will find the run-of-the-mill bacon, pancakes and eggs; which, by the way, is $3.95! It can get crowded but the wait is never too long and once you get in, you will be served within 10 minutes. I go here after church on Sunday mornings. Most times I eat in but I have taken home on occasion. I love this place
(4)Bob B.
I decided to try this place because I'm having my car serviced nearby. I ordered the cream chip beef because it was "legendary" according to the menu, however it was terrible. Avoid the cream chip beef. So why the four star rating you might ask? Well, as I looked around, other peoples food looked great, and very large portions. The place was busy, so I'm going to assume I just picked the wrong item on the menu. I will try this place next time I bring my car for service and will definately try something else.
(4)Zoya F.
Can't beat the $4 breakfast special, available all day! Great service too. :)
(4)Mr W.
Closest thing to Waffle House I could find. I'm an addict of this food... Good service food was on point.
(4)Michael Z.
Pancakes are buttery and great. $3.99 deal never gets old! The line is pretty long on the weekends though, so be prepared!
(5)Ken S.
Great small diner. The food is always awesome, prices are good, staff is friendly. I love that it is a real old time diner, where they cook your food right behind the counter. Want a good breakfast this is the place.
(5)Don B.
I'd give it give but... It's a breakfast diner. Good food good service good value. Really hit the sport when I needed it. Had a short wait on a saturday, but I generally consider that a good thing - people like it
(4)Christina H.
Typical no frills diner, but everything that people are picky about (eggs, waffles, French toast, hash) always comes out perfectly cooked and in about 5 minutes. They have no staff turnover, it seems, because the same friendly faces are always serving us and cooking our food. I like the waffle house-style open kitchen--those women run it like a well-oiled machine. The portions are HUGE. They also have turkey sausage and sugar-free syrup.
(5)Marie D.
Cheap, quick service and yummy food. This place is tiny but somehow even on graduation weekend at UM there was no wait to get a table. I had a Western omelete with hashbrowns (tasted super fresh) and two biscuits (delicious). Huge portions. I could only eat half. My dad had to drag the plate away from me so I wouldn't gorge myself. My husband got the open faced hot roast beef, which is drenched in gravy, so I would not recommend unless you are into soggy white toast. Also, if ordering the open faced roast beef, definitely consider getting some fries or another hearty side as it's portion is way smaller than the breakfast fare. My dad got a fish sandwich which was good, but again, sides needed if you want this to be a full meal. Service is lightening fast and the folks are friendly. Seems like the typical college town hangout as there was a group of undergrads at the next booth with a table full of nothing but cheese fries and strawberry milkshakes. Also super accommodating, as we got a burger and some pancakes to go and they packed up all the condiments for us in separate containers, including the whipped cream and strawberries (my son was pleased). Downer: strawberries on the pancakes are not fresh, but considering the prices, that's not much of a complaint. Would go again.
(4)Sara M.
The College Park Diner (formerly the Barnside Diner) has one big thing going for it: THEY NEVER CLOSE. The College Park area has a few diners... but this is the only one that will serve you 24/7. It's pretty much the only place to get food in College Park after 3AM on a weeknight. The food is predictable diner food, generally well-executed. You can get the usual spread of pancakes, waffles, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, etc. Prices are reasonable and there is always a special. They have a number of dishes besides breakfast food, but I'd stick to the breakfast fare. They've got some interesting things on the menu, like scrapple, creamed chipped beef, and fried okra. I always get an order of okra with any meal. The diner itself is nothing fancy. It's got a counter and booths, all self-seating. They've recently painted the place, but it's still a little dingy and greasy. The bathrooms are generally clean. I love to call this place a "hole in the wall" because several years ago, someone drove a car through the wall of the diner. There was a literal hole in the wall for months before they repaired it. The service can be a bit slow or surly, but as long as they'll slop out my grits at 4AM - who's complaining?
(4)Dan W.
Everything a diner should be. Cheap, fast, & delicious. Probably not going to win any awards, but definitely the best breakfast place for several miles. Don't be afraid to try it just because it looks like shit when you drive by. Its definitely worth a stop in the morning.
(4)Autumn M.
LOVE breakfast here! I usually get the egg & bacon sandwich w/ a side of corned beef w/ green peppers & onions. AMAZING!
(5)Jay P.
I like this place. Hash browns are great. Nice size portions. Good service.
(4)Eeka S.
Cutest little diner! The server was really sweet and he made sure we happy. They have your typical diner food. I had pancakes, eggs, hash browns and toast. Super yummy!
(5)Crissy T.
I am big on breakfast food and that's all I order when I come here...and I always order the same thing: french toast, eggs and sausage. Great french toast. The place is greasy and old--from the plates to the silverware--so don't expect fine dining. When my father visits he insists we eat breakfast here.
(4)Michael S.
Great prices.... so if you're hungry for simple delicious diner food this is the place!
(4)Jon R.
So I finally took the husband there on Saturday. It was really crowded. But there were two seats at the counter... Yes they have a formica counter. The waitress was so wonderful. And she kept on calling us hon'... I ordered the chip beef on toast and it was so good. Mark got french toast. The bill came to like 20 bucks TOTAL with a good 20% tip. Still liked it but only now a little better. Beats IHOP any day.
(4)Martin B.
It's a good ol' fashioned diner that serves the needs of hungry students better than Plato or IHOP. The hash browns here are always nice and golden and all of the things that go into the omelets taste pretty fresh, and of course they've got the classic diner toast and diner coffee.
(4)Liza A.
Well it is diner food after all.....its ok the only problem they have is the space not great for large groups...also if u have a big family its impossible to sit a family of six like mine. Personnel forgets stuff must times but the good thing is that they bring food fast.
(3)N S.
Love late night breakfast here. Great 24 hour spot. It's more like the homecooked stuff I'm used to. Yum!
(4)Scott M.
One of my all-time favorite restaurants. If you go here when it's not packed, you can get your food in 5-10 minutes. They know how to cook eggs exactly how you want them. I usually get the Big B breakfast platter. Their breakfast sandwiches are great and only $4. The creamed chipped beef is awesome, the biscuits & gravy is awesome, the country fried steak is awesome. They have fried okra, grits, ham, half-smokes, scrapple, cherry pie. I could probably eat here every day. Their french toast is pretty good too. Also, you get a great view of them cooking the food and the staff is usually very nice and helpful. Also, you don't have to wait to be seated, you just sit wherever you want. The bathrooms could be nicer in both decor and cleanliness, and paper towels would be a welcome addition. Even during peak hours like in the morning on weekends, I was still able to get my food in about 10 minutes. If you show up after Midnight, be prepared to pay up front before you sit down to eat.
(5)Mike J.
Good food. A little warm in the restaurante and service was diner like. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest.
(3)Thumper B.
Breakfast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's a diner. Sit at the counter and watch your food being cooked and prepared. (I like that.) Busier during the school year, as University of Maryland students are included in their clientel. The coffee is really good, hot & fresh. There is an IHOP closer to the hiway - definitely skip the IHOP because the service is awful. (45 minutes for a grilled cheese sandwich). Waitstaff at College Park Diner are cheerful and reasonably fast. Tons of parking right on Route 1.
(4)Robin M.
Aside from the fact that 2 of the people i went warned me that the food will be horrible and not to expect much. I thought this place was pretty effin amazing. Especially for 2 o'clock in the morning, when we got there. It was a pretty random night for the 5 of us, but the food came quick and we were acting a fool for most of the night and the staff didn't seem care much. They thought we were pretty funny. Minus 1 for the service. The waitress was mad un-interested from the jump and I was abt to get smart with her but I'm bettrn then that... Anyway we tried every way possible to get a refill. It had been over 20 minutes and we're sucking air from the straw. BTdub...THE ONION RINGS ARE AMAZING!
(4)Arinze N.
I like this place, great alternative to the corporate machine that is Ihop (I kid). Food is greasy and simple, as to be expected from a 24/7 diner. French toast is great, but not really a fan of the pancakes. Try the liver and onions (gross in theory, but delicious in practice).
(3)Paula E.
ok the ppl was so nice and friendly and helpful but that is not what made me oh so happy!!! it was the food... i had a steak and pancakes and eggs w/cheese. i was in heaven from the jump. it smelled good looked great and melted on my tongue like bliss. i just wish i could have given a bigger tip to the staff. there was two ladies cooking when i went. excellent service and food!!!!!
(5)Duane E.
Best Belgium waffle in the DC area. I'm going there right now!! On a Friday night.... for breakfast...... it's that good!
(5)Yuri L.
My favorite place in CP. When I didn't feel like making breakfast, my husband knew what was next. Everything I have ordered(french toast, burgers, waffles, etc.) is pretty good and you definitely can't compete with the price. My husband and I are in love with this place, way better than ihop which wasn't that much further away. Be willing to wait on weekends though it's pretty packed. CPD you have my heart!!!!!!
(4)Krissy J.
This little hole in the wall is where its at!! Im telling you, the food is good, cooked to order, and cheap...and the service is fast and friendly. What more can you ask for from a diner? My favorite is the french toast. If I werent concerned about potentially becomming as big as a house, I'd probably go there and eat it everyday. This place gets 4 stars from me...only reason why it doesn't get 5 is because it does get a bit crowded on the weekends and the wait can be a little bit annoying. Other than that...its a winner!!
(4)Robert U.
4 stars for the food and 2 for the service To be fair, there were only 3 people working the entire place. While that wasn't a big deal in the beginning, by the time we were ready to leave, they were running around so much, it was impossible to get the check. I don't know if they normally have more people working, but that would make the experience much better. That being said, I liked the place. I got a western omelet with biscuits and hash browns and it was absolutely delicious. Right amount of spice that hit the spot. My roommate was satisfied with his omelet as well. Plus the omelets are roughly $2 cheaper than the IHOP up the street. I think we got a decent bang for our buck. What's cool about this place is that the kitchen is completely open to the restaurant, so if you're sitting at the bar, you can see them making your food! It's a cute little detail that gave the place a special feel. If you can, I recommend sitting at the bar for this very reason. I will probably go back, but not until I try a bunch of other places on my list...unless I'm craving breakfast food.
(3)Monica P.
I don't know if Paul D is talking about the same College Park Diner. I used my credit card to pay the bill, and there is no lobby. I don't know about an ATM on the premises. No matter, I agree that this is a good diner if a diner is what you are looking for. I am glad my GPS and its outdated maps had this place in its memory. We were looking specifically for a diner near our hotel where my son could order lunch and the rest of us could order breakfast. The kids, not understanding that you don't judge a book by its cover, had serious reservations about eating in a place so small and kind of shabby looking from the outside (e.g.marquee was missing letters, none of the ambiance of the corporately owned restaurants and pseudo-diners they are used to). It was noisy and crowded when we arrived but we were pointed to a table right away and our coffee and teas were on the table within a few minutes. It didn't take long to get our food. It wasn't served at one time but dishes were served close enough together that no one was eating alone for long. Oldest son ordered his fries with cheese on them, something I practically lived on in high school but haven't eaten in years because of the calories and the disappointing taste of "cheese product" a lot of places use. I tried a couple since his fries arrived before my western omelet and I was really hungry. Delicious! Cheddar cheese on hot crispy fries. I would come back to this diner (if I was in the area) just for this special treat. I ordered a Western omelet with tomatoes instead of green peppers. Usually, I can't eat a 3-egg omelet, but this one I could not resist finishing. Not at all greasy, cooked well but not dry, and very flavorful. It was a busy place, no time for chitchat with the waitress or a long discussion about about what's good on the menu, but the service was flawless. We had everything we wanted when we wanted it. The waitress knew we were first-timers, so when she saw we were about finished, she explained that the check was already up at the register and we should tell the cashier we were at table 6. I didn't think the prices were cheap but were a good value for the money, and I could be out of touch with what's reasonable in that area. My omelet (came with grits or hash brown & toast) was $9.00. I can't remember the other prices. If our organization books the same hotel next year, we will return to the College Park Diner for more cheese fries, hoagies, french toast and omelets.
(4)Jason L.
This place is a complete and total dive but that is ok with me. We just finished an Ikea trip and wanted a quick place to grab a bite. The people of College Park really don't like their food choices that much since most of the Yelps in the area are quite pitiful. We headed here and the place was nearly deserted despite it being around 9:00 on a Thursday night. When we pulled in the parking lot and looked inside I looked at my friend and said, "this is going to be either really good or really bad". I have a fondness for writing about bad dining experiences on Yelp but unfortunately this place didn't give me the chance to do that. The menu is pretty comprehensive and covers just about anything you could want out of a diner. I knew I was in the right place when I looked behind the counter and the cook had about 5 lbs of bacon on the grill. Part of our mealtime discussion revolved around what in the world she intended to do with that much bacon but we could not come up with anything rational. The service was kind of spotty but there was only one college age kid running the entire floor. I had the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich and hashbrowns. Pretty good for diner food. The sig-o seemed to enjoy his Western omelet and the bestie said the Turkey Club was serviceable. My tea tasted like 4 day old mop water that someone stuck a teabag in. If you are expecting something fancy then steer clear of this place. The food is decent diner fare and reasonably priced. Perfect for the college kid on a budget with the munchies but not for the more refined palate.
(3)Sarah L.
Excellent chicken salad and pancakes, too. We eat here almost every weekend. Service is friendly and fast. Food is what you would expect from a diner. Enjoy!
(4)Set V.
4 stars for the french toast and Belgium waffle. 4 stars for 24/7 operation. 4 stars for service.
(4)M. P.
Typical diner serving typical diner food. Pancakes were quite good as was the sausage. College Park isn't one of my usual haunts but if I'm back in the area I'd go back.
(3)Lacsap G.
When it comes to that classical diner scene, CP Diner does it as good as anyone. It is open 24/7 so for a college student who is awake into those wee hours of the night, those hours of availability are crucial. The service is great and it has become a staple of my life here in college park.
(5)Joy H.
The good? Open 24/7. The bad? Pretty much everything else. While waiting for our order, I noticed a huge giant bug on the wall and well, I wanted to get up and go immediately. After receiving my entreé (I ordered the chipped beef) I took one bite and couldn't eat any more. It was so salty and so dry, it pretty much ruined my whole experience there. The service wasn't that great either. After getting the food, the waiter was nowhere to be found. I won't be returning to this place any time soon...
(1)Shaun G.
I have eaten here more times than I should have. Despite always coming in past 2am, and usually being completely dead when I show up, the service is extremely slow. I've tried their burgers, which were bland, the SOS, which tasted like absolutely NOTHING, and the fries are nothing great. I think the food is overpriced for its level of quality; if they made it dirt cheap, I'd probably give the place 3, maybe even 4 stars, but as it stands, this should be a 1.5. Plato's is a better choice than CP Diner, no question.
(2)YJ L.
I've only been here once, and I guess I can't really judge too harshly since I haven't been to many diners but I'd definitely have to say that the CP Diner is probably lower on the ladder of eateries. My boyfriend seems to love the food here, but then again his iron-clad stomach seems to be able to handle anything remotely edible. I would have to agree that it's a pretty good for how little you pay. Other than the dingy walls and outdated decor, the food seems fairly clean and I do like how the 'kitchen' is in the open. No funny business behind your back here! The mozzarella sticks were pretty standard, nothing special. I ordered the crab cake sandwich (which, in hindsight was probably not the wisest choice...) but either my standards were so low that it tasted fairly decent (what was I thinking?! Crabcakes at a diner?) or it was actually not bad. The eggs over-easy my boyfriend ordered were done perfectly, and his scrapple... seemed normal? (Is it supposed to be gray? And what kind of meat is scrapple?!?!) I haven't been here during a rush so I'm not sure how the service is during peak hours, but it wasn't too shabby. Most importantly, the bathrooms were clean! Basically, you get what you pay for. Not bad, not great, good for some quick cheap eats!
(2)Alexandra M.
Breakfast here is fast, good, and cheap. Really cheap. I think their special is under four bucks. It's small and on weekends there can be a bit of a wait, but for pancakes and bacon, this place gets my vote.
(4)david q.
grease, thick and wafting in the air? check. basics on the menu? check. sunny-side-up eggs not over cooked? check. hmmm... did i mention the grease? hash browns were too thick and generally underdone. boo... corned beef hash also generally underdone--strong canned feeling kraft jam on table was not decent (do i nitpick? check.) will only return in a couple of years if i cannot find a decent corned beef hash nearby, it does have the grease thing going for it. mmmmm... that, and I am rather desperate in college park. as an aside, the wait staff was friendly, but service cannot save a 24 hour breakfast joint if the breakfast itself leaves something to be desired. That said, it would have otherwise been a nice bonus.
(2)Michelle B.
Easily my favorite diner in the area. I haven't been to many because I'm pretty faithful to the diner formerly known as Barnside. It's straight up diner food so it's cheap, plentiful and greasy. If you don't like grease, keep it moving. If you especially don't like walking out with your hair and clothes smelling of old grease, this isn't the place for you. However, if you partied a little too hard and want to avoid the inevitable morning meet-up with cold porcelain, then this is your cure-all dammit! Proceed here after the club, let the greasy goodness permeate your innards and rest easy. They have pork hot links on the menu - loves it. French toast is served with a hunk of butter on the side - yessir. Country fried steak takes up the entire plate...sweet tea is available...open 24 hours...2 people can eat here for $15. This place is 5 star to me, but I will be totally impartial and subtract a star because I HAVE observed some "diner-esque" stuff here on occasion and I'll leave it at that....
(4)Rosie Z.
The College Park diner always satisfies my late night AND day-time craving, whether it may be through spicy hot chicken wings, mozzarella sticks at late-night OR spicy buffalo chicken wraps during the day time. I used to frequent here and after moving to Baltimore, I still have random cravings here and there. Last week, I visited the diner and ordered my usual of spicy buffalo chicken wrap -- to my surprise, they even offer the option of tomato wrap and spinach wraps, in addition to the normal wrap. The healthy options also expanded to grilled chicken, in addition to just fried chicken. I could not help myself and and ordered a spinach wrap, to be toasted, with avocado smeared nicely on, nicely diced fried chicken, and provolone cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and of course hot sauce. The memories flooded back. This meal also included either pretzels or chips with a pickle, both given in abundance. Great option for a mid-day or late night snack if you are in the CP area. Not to mention, the campus is one of the most beautiful campuses in the whole U.S. -- filled with luxurious trees and squirrels.
(4)George C.
I wasn't expecting much out of the College Park Diner. I'm sure it's great if you're hammered but...I wasn't. Came in for breakfast and everything was pretty standard. Good milkshakes! Service was good and they crank out the food from that little tiny grill up front which is impressive.
(3)Emily A.
I am really shocked at the reviews after eating here. Nothing is homemade...not even the french toast. It is clearly just re-heated frozen french toast. I asked about the biscuits and she said the waitress told me they were pillsbury style. I asked for poached eggs and they were inedible - the center was hard and the whites were rubbery. Even the bacon was rubbery - I have no idea how one makes bacon anything other than delicious. There's an Ihop down the street...just go there.
(1)Robert R.
Nice local spot. On the weekends be prepared for lines going out the door. Has that old diner feel where you watch your food being cooked in front of you. All the breakfast foods are very good. Check out the wall over the prep area where customers bring currency from their country and it is mounted on the wall
(3)Nicki M.
A sweet down home diner just off the DC Beltway and near UMD. I loved my strawberry Belgium Waffle topped with whipped cream. No butter or syrup necessary. Nom nom nom. I'd easily stop here the morning after a night partying. Good stuff.
(3)Reggie M.
Can't belive the ratings this place is getting. Sad state for food. The food is frozen and reheated, NOT FRESH. The service was terrible. Waitress was slow and had a bad attitude. She acted as if she was doing me a favor by bringing me food. I would never recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Amy J.
It's okay. Not great. Not horrible. If you want quick food. We ordered breakfast items and they were tasteless eggs, waffles, hash browns and a frozen biscuit. Blah.
(2)Vashaan J.
It is a small diner but it fulfills all of your breakfast needs especially right after a night out at the club. Sunday mornings can get really crowded so it's best to eat there real early or after rush hour which is about 10am to 12pm. I would definitely come here before I would IHOP or Denny's and the menu is simple so I am glad they did not over cook my steak and eggs.
(4)Beckham R.
Exactly what you can expect from a diner experience. I sat at the bar on an early Saturday and ordered a basic breakfast. I enjoyed watching the one cook preparing everyone's food. She was very efficient. Order and food went through quickly. It was an easy pit stop, can easily be the quick choice in the future. I left around 8am and saw that people were starting to fill the dinner, so many must feel the same!
(5)Sam C.
Waitress is kind of sketchy. Raspy voice and all. Mashed potatoes are super fake. Burger looks good, but overall sketchy atmosphere. 7/10
(3)Erica B.
I have visited this diner on multiple occasions (just getting a chance to comment on it. I had a favorite server but for the past few time I went I didn't see her. We always get the same thing: 1. Chicken tenders and fries: nothing fabulous. They are pretty standard. One thing that stands out however is the size of the tenders...nice large pieces 2. Pancakes: again good size and nice light taste 3. Corned beef hash with eggs: hash was cooked to my liking (crispy crunch on the outside and softer on the inside). Eggs were prepared fried hard 4. Beverages: your typical juice selection and the sweet tea with a slice of lemon was very refreshing The price is right for the quantity of food that you receive. Fast service and I like that you can sit wherever you like (and not put and the next available table). Looking forward to the next visit. Will try something new and provide an update.
(4)Sarah H.
Good diner food. Nothing to go crazy about. The food is always tasty, but you almost always have to wait in line for a while to be seated and because of the open kitchen it's really loud. I usually get the Belgian waffle with strawberries and whip cream, has never disappointed. Great place for hangover food!
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