James Seth Johnson
Just what we were searching for on our Epic motorcycle trip, scenic byway, rustic diner, great atmosphere, friendly service, and great food!!!
… moreLee Tracy
Disappointed. We used to occasionally eat at this small family diner on Route 5 in Fairlee, Vermont after church. The atmosphere local, food good, and the prices were reasonable.
Yesterday we experienced sticker shock when we looked at the menu, even the restaurant realizes the prices seem outsized as they put a price disclaimer at the bottom of the menu.
The problems started when my wife noticed her knife was dirty, I didn’t say anything to our server, just placed it on the outside edge of the table—there it sat the rest of the time we were there. Upon ordering, we requested no cheese be placed on our turkey clubs…oops, both had cheese.
When I mentioned the cheese to the waitress she just shrugged and said, “Ok.”
I ordered a bowl of fish chowder, but got a cup. The clubs were supposed to be served with a pickle—nope. There was trash on the floor, you can see some in the picture. What you can’t see was the paper and debris along the counter seating.
There was a positive here—and it’s the main reason you go to a restaurant, the food, and our VERY LARGE clubs were well made and delicious. Thick slices of non-processed turkey, generous slices of tomato, and large slices of bacon that were cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, the restaurant didn’t match the food.
If you don’t mind paying top dollar for well crafted food, and a few bumps in the road don’t bother you, Jan’s Fairlee Diner will provide a tasty filling meal. Sadly, the distractions weren’t worth the flavor for us and we probably won’t be going back.
… moreKen Crites
A FANTASTIC diner in Fairlee. We had a fun lunch. The Rueben is delicious. Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Old school open face turkey sandwich is excellent. Proper diner coffee mugs. Great old stools at the counter. Need to go back for breakfast.
… moreKevin Love
What a great find and what a great Reuben I had! They smoked the corn beef in House and it was fabulous. I had broccoli cheddar soup as well which is also homemade and was out of this world I got some to go, great spot highly recommended!
… moreBrian Tompkins
I find comfort and my breakfast here regularly, usually for about $10, sometimes $15 to $20 if I add to my eggs or order an omelette. The staff tends to know most of the clients and serves everyone fairly. It’s a small, local treasure which can have busier mornings and lunchtimes. It knows its cycles and meets most needs in friendly fashion.
… moreKim Gick
I really wanted to love this place, I did (truthfully, I had a 3 star at best experience). Sausage gravy was way too thin. Corned beef item was underwhelming. Coffee tasted burnt. This place was recommended by the gas station attendants down the road
… moreEllen Christian
Great little diner in Fairlee that we frequent on our way to hot air balloning events. Typical bfast and lunch diner fare and nice waitstaff. Can get super busy.
… moreJen B.
Absolutely delicious Robbie (a local farm) burgers on gluten free buns.
The environment is excellent, traditional northern New England diner, really perfect.
Service is friendly and it was a quick stop on our way north.
… moreAkshay Bagi
The food was ok. The service was ok too. Didn’t provide napkins. Had to ask for those. Ordered beyond burger. Came with potato chips on the side . The bun was ok. The party was store bought. Breakfast closes at 11.
… moreLisbeth Smathers
Cute diner was the perfect stop on our way through town. Waitress and cook were super nice and quick. Lots of locals and we can see why they return. Just what we needed.
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