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Vintage counter serve in an railcar offering old-fashioned comfort fare for breakfast & lunch.
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Address: 18 Franklin St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 284-0015
Website: http://www.palacedinerme.com/
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Palace Diner
Palace Diner is a restaurant in Biddeford, Maine that serves breakfast and lunch at a 15-seat counter. It is Maine’s oldest diner.
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Reviews
Diana Schade
Best breakfast! Shared a few things; egg plate – got scrambled eggs…they were like cacio e pepe in egg form! A bit of cheese and pepper mixed in – they were incredible (best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had) came with large crispy potatoes and toast. Ask for blueberry jam for the toast! Also had the brown butter banana bread – came with a little salt sprinkled on top…Phenomenal. And a single pancake which was fluffy and delicious. Everything was amazing and the service was lovely. About a 20 minute wait on a late Friday morning and completely worth it! Only bar seating but people moved quickly and loved the authentic vintage diner feel. It was also extremely clean and organized for such a small space. 100% recommend!
… moreTulsa Foodie
We stopped by on a trip with our son to Maine after watching the episode on Somebody Feed Phil featuring this diner. We only had a 15 minute wait and enjoyed the weather and shops while we waited. The place is small but very cozy. The tuna melt was the best thing we had on our entire trip to Maine and that’s saying a lot! The chicken sandwich was delicious but hard to manage. I don’t know how anyone can finish it! My son got the French toast and it was some of the best we’ve had. That crunchy outside was from the heavens. Definitely worth a trip when visiting the Portland area.
… moreBrendan Antonelli
Phil Rosenthal mentions this hidden gem any and every chance he gets and there’s a reason. The heightened simplicity has me marveled over the greatness. Not a single dish falters. Service is consistently excellent. I drive from Boston for these pancakes because these are THE BEST PANCAKES IN THE WORLD.
… moreZane Chenault
Reasonable prices and excellent food. The fries were crisp and cooked well, NOT soggy with grease like so many places. Hamburger was fresh and thier sauce is delicious. Pancakes are made from scratch.
10 out of 10, a must eat place.
Be sure to plan ahead as seating is limited but the wait is well worth it. They have a text update once you are on the wait list that will give you 3 updates so you know when to start heading back and when it’s ready. Lots to see and do within a 2 minute walk.
… more10 out of 10, a must eat place.
Be sure to plan ahead as seating is limited but the wait is well worth it. They have a text update once you are on the wait list that will give you 3 updates so you know when to start heading back and when it’s ready. Lots to see and do within a 2 minute walk.
Courtney Fenton
After attending an event with Phil Rosenthal, where he spoke so highly of the Palace Diner, I could not resist the opportunity to come try it. Since it was my last morning in town before flying home, I was sure to get up early to be one of the first customers; given the limited seating, I was extremely nervous that I would not be able to dine here without risk of missing my flight.
However, I was pleasantly surprised when I showed up on a Wednesday morning and was not only the first customer to enter the diner when they opened, but actually the only customer in the diner the entire time I was there. I know that is not great for business, but in speaking with the waitress, she informed me that typically in the off-season there is not quite the rush that they experience in the summer months.
All of that being said, this quaint little rail car diner was everything I hoped it would be and more. I decided to order the lumberjack breakfast so that I could get a balance of sweet and savory, and also try their infamous flapjacks and breakfast potatoes.
The flapjacks were fluffy perfection and I ended up taking a side order to-go with me on my flight. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside while somehow maintaining a soft delicate interior. My eggs were scrambled perfectly and the breakfast sausage added a nice kick of protein that I needed.
The service could not have been more friendly and engaging – although I’m not sure the waitress really had a choice since I was her only customer (just kidding, she was lovely!) They are a cash only spot and there is some parking nearby.
… moreHowever, I was pleasantly surprised when I showed up on a Wednesday morning and was not only the first customer to enter the diner when they opened, but actually the only customer in the diner the entire time I was there. I know that is not great for business, but in speaking with the waitress, she informed me that typically in the off-season there is not quite the rush that they experience in the summer months.
All of that being said, this quaint little rail car diner was everything I hoped it would be and more. I decided to order the lumberjack breakfast so that I could get a balance of sweet and savory, and also try their infamous flapjacks and breakfast potatoes.
The flapjacks were fluffy perfection and I ended up taking a side order to-go with me on my flight. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside while somehow maintaining a soft delicate interior. My eggs were scrambled perfectly and the breakfast sausage added a nice kick of protein that I needed.
The service could not have been more friendly and engaging – although I’m not sure the waitress really had a choice since I was her only customer (just kidding, she was lovely!) They are a cash only spot and there is some parking nearby.
Sergio
We are on a trip that started in Stowe, Vermont and ending in Portland, Maine. After over a week of eating at different places, I can confidently say this is the best food we have had all trip by a long shot! The service was at the same level. If I am ever again within a couple hours from here, I am making the detour I am still fantasizing about our breakfast. I still can’t decide which I like more, the lumberjack breakfast or the chicken sandwich. I recommend getting both
… moreMitchell G
Saw this place all over the Internet and TV a few years before, and never had the chance to visit before until now. Of note, there are 15 stools available at the diner, and if you come when there’s a wait, they have a good weight loss system where you can come back to get your seat. I just walked in and sat down at one of the many open stools available that day. Sat right across from the kitchen and had a great time. Check out the menu photo below, but I got the classic everything breakfast that included their famous Palace potatoes, which were great. There is communal real maple syrup for everyone to use so you don’t have to ask, which was a nice touch as well. I don’t think it’s the best diner I’ve ever had breakfast at, but it’s solid and worth a visit.
… moreMajid Attar
It’s a small trailer setup with seating for about a dozen people at a time. We had to wait around 30 minutes for a spot, but the food is absolutely worth it. The staff are really friendly, and the overall vibe is fantastic.
… moreMegan Rutkowski
When is the last time banana bread made you cry it was so good? The Palace Diner is nothing short of amazing. It’s like stepping back to a simpler time. From the crooners playing over the speakers, to the cozy diner vibe; the food and service were outstanding. I quite simply can’t put into words how amazing the food is either. Everything tastes fresh and made with love, just like your grandmother used to make. I will most definitely be back and I’m only in town for a week.
… moreAaron Lucci
Classic box car diner! Stool seats only, and usualy there is a wait! But worth it! Fast service and classic diner food. The banana nut bread and coffee was excellent. They also have beer! They have a good system with wait list, will text you when seat opens. Cash only!
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