Ruben Mendoza
How can you rate this 5 star when your wife found a rubber band in her mash? BECAUSE Everybody has a bad day. In my 52 years I have yet to find a perfect person or restaurant. The food is great! Service is great! Atmosphere is great! Big portions for decent price and im a sucker for hot pancake syrup and real butter. I’ll be back again and I strongly advise you to try this hometown little dinner. P.S. The owner graciously comp our entire meal. I can appreciate that.
… moreAlbert Aceves
The food was AMAZING! The chicken fried steak was tender and delicious. The service was top tier. Everyone was extremely attentive. Our food came out quickly and our coffee stayed topped off
… moreTali Golan
We had a delightful experience at this classic small-town diner during our trip back from Three Rivers. The owner personally welcomed us and promptly seated our group of six, which was much appreciated. The kids were entertained with books, giving us adults a rare moment of tranquility. Everyone enjoyed their meals, especially the omelettes and pancakes. The train-themed decor added a fun touch to our visit. We absolutely loved it and plan to return the next time we’re in the area!
… moreSuzette Barrett
This was the cutest little restaurant/diner and the food was delicious. The owner even sat with us and chatted for a bit. Very kind and friendly lady and staff! Thank you! Glad we stopped by after our drive through the Sequoia National Park!
… moreTj
The Exeter Whistle Stop is the Gold Standard for American Diners! They nail the big 3 when it comes to a restaurant. First off, the Atmosphere is amazing. The diner sits in the cozy setting of downtown Exeter. The ambiance of trains on the inside and outside is perfectly done.
Secondly, the top notch service by the two waitresses. Teresa, (not sure if I spelled her name right) was my main server. Not once did my, or any other person in my group drinks go empty. Both ladies had our drinks refilled regularly without having to ask. The waitresses were constantly in motion taking orders, serving meals and refilling patrons drinks flawlessly. All while being able to interact with each and every customer and make you feel at home. It truly was an art form to watch.
Thirdly, was the food. My pictures do it no justice. The flavors and textures of each meal were nothing short of perfection. The homemade chili was superb. The French fries were perfectly crisp on the outside while the center was fluffy and the seasoning was spot on. I highly recommend trying it. The Patty Melt had a perfect toasty outside while the meat inside was very flavorful and the onion rings were some of the best I’ve ever eaten. The biscuits and gravy were flavor packed along with the French Dip.
If you find yourself anywhere within 20 miles of this amazing diner you have to stop in. I actually went back a second time recently and ordered the Chicken Fried Steak with country potatoes. It was out of the world delicious.
… moreBay Walker
Fabulous! Great service, wonderful hostess, delicious food and excellent decor—especially if you’re a train enthusiast, like me. Our 4 breakfasts were delicious and real comfort food done just right. Our only disappointment was it wasn’t pie day(carrot cake) but we’ll be back—earlier in the day. Enjoy!
… moreAntoinette S.
First time here! Awesome food. Huge portions. We had the pork chop and eggs with biscuit and gravy and eggs with sausage patty. Our waitress was a sweetheart, very down home environment. Will certainly go back.
… moreBlanca V
Very attentive service and loved what we had today…a turkey sandwich with the wedding cake soup and the grilled chicken sandwich with a salad. Small and cozy place to eat…must try it! ♥️
… moreEmiliano Mendoza
This diner is definitely a place to stop at. Service is quick and polite. Tasty food. This small restaurant sets a warm cabin feeling decorated with all sorts of trains. Great for the kids and family fun. Service is very friendly and are good company.
… moreP Moreno
Quaint little breakfast and lunch diner near historic downtown Exeter serving generous portions! Everything served here is homemade. Our order, along with every order we saw brought out to other diners were huge! Pancakes the size of a large platter but still delicious. I ordered diced ham with scrambled eggs and they must’ve used 6 eggs (not powered!) to make it! I’m a big eater and was hungry that day and I STILL struggled to finish it all! Careful if you order the biscuits n gravy, that alone is enough to satisfy most breakfast appetites.
They are very busy so be patient, it’s well worth the wait. We went mid morning on a weekday and they were STILL busy!
Be sure and ask your server to turn on the train that runs on the tracks overhead while you’re there to complete your visit.
They are NOT open for dinner so you’ve gotta make it a breakfast or lunch visit but you can do that 7 days a week.
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