Romeo Rex
Wow! This place ckecks off all the boxes.
The nostalgic feel, mom and pop personality, and the food. Food are good portions, fresh and cooked well. I met the owners, amazing people. Totally a place I want to support and want to see thrive and be a Rowlett staple. Prices are competitive and feel like a good value.
… moreK BP
Stopped in as I was in the area and wanted to give this place a try. As soon as you walk in, it’s refreshing blast from the past with the decor and overall environment. The restaurant is very clean. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was so good!! This is a hidden gem, you won’t regret trying.
I will definitely be back very soon!!
Thank you Dalrock Diner!!❤️
… moreAndrea Knight
I came from Connecticut and grew up going to the Penny’s II diner on Blackrock turnpike. When they closed around 2022 after 40 years of service I thought of this place intuitively. I looked it up and indeed there was the same red sparkle booths and seats, 1950s style, and Greek food options.
Food – I ordered the 2 eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and 2 biscuits with gravy. The biscuits were fluffy, hot and homemade just like you want them. The white gravy was creamy with no lumps, very comforting. Eggs cooked perfectly, with plenty of food on my plate. Such extremely reasonable prices! A cup of coffee was only $2.99, pie was $3.99, by today’s standards that is amazing.
Atmosphere- 1950s style red sparkle booths and tables with 1950s music playing. I came in on a Sunday around 9:30am, and they still could seat me as the turnover was pretty good. Don’t worry about parking like I did, they have extended parking next door but I could still park in their main parking. Very cute coca cola everything knick knacks on the walls.
I was pleased, like a warm little hug on a Sunday morning.
… moreR Canatella
We have tried this place quite a few times and always have outstanding food. This last time we ordered Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs with a side of Hashbrowns and Grits, my partner ordered the Three Meat Melt and Grits. The Chicken Fried Steak was so delicious and cook to perfection. The Grits and hashbrowns were very tasty. My partners Three Meat Melt was fantastic a complete breakfast between the two slices of bread. Our server was very helpful and friendly. We found the restaurant very clean as were the restrooms. The restaurant has a very nostalgic feel in how the dining room is decorated. Very small with limited seating but worth the wait. We will continue to return again and again.
… moreJudith Garcia
We got seated right away. The server was very sweet and fast. They have all the sauces and jam ready before getting the food! I ordered Rowlett’s favorite and it was very delicious! My husband ordered Chicken and waffle. It was very delicious as well! The chicken had flavor. My brother ordered chorizo skillet and he said it had an amazing flavor and the portion was really good. Overall, definitely coming back!
… moreKaait
HAVE never tried anything here that I didn’t love. MY favorite is the fried white fish, fries, cole slaw, hush puppies and iced tea. The wait staff is very friendly and sufficient. The atmosphere is very relaxed and refreshing. They play 50s a d 70s music. Give it a try if you haven’t already. I believe eyou will really like it too.
… moreRuthiC
Service is awesome! All wait staff and hostess are really sweet. Food is really good. The problems; coffee is watered down and 1.99 , orange juice was bitter I had to put sugar on it and another 1.99. I asked for toast to go with my breakfast platter that was also an additional 1.99. So for breakfast for 1 person with tip was $30.00. That’s a lot of money. I probably won’t return.
… moreJam Bondoc-Bulanadi
This place is amazing! It has such a cool, retro diner vibe and a fantastic playlist. The food is delicious—especially the grilled Mediterranean Haddock and the Reuben sandwich—and the prices are very reasonable. Plus, the staff is so friendly! This is definitely going to be our new go-to spot for family hangouts. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
… moreElla V
The diner was busy but accommodating. The music was absolutely fitting and I couldn’t help singing along while dining. The service was great and the people in the diner were friendly and kind.
I got the waffle plater, the waffle was tasty – the perfect balance of sweet and crispy. I love crispy bacon and it was perfect! I even enjoyed the sausage.
Now… the coffee was great and I loved that my cup was never empty. I was impressed that they offered me a coffee to go.
Can’t wait to try other menu items!
… moreLindsey Stephan
My husband and I dined in today for the first time and we will definitely be back! Our server’s name was Laura I believe and she recommended the cinnamon roll french toast which was so good! Service was extremely fast and the food came out quickly as well. We were in and out within 30 minutes! The restaurant is extremely clean which we appreciated.
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