Elmo's Diner
Durham, NC 27705-4803
Phone: (919) 416-3823
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Elmo's Diner – by Alice Bumgarner
In Short
A front counter evokes Small Town, USA. Lone diners read the newspaper. Waiters chat with customers and whip up milk shakes. Kids occasionally run past, since it's one of the best spots in town to bring the family. Large windows and wood-plank floors make the space feel as old and preserved as the diner tradition itself. Comfort food, like meat loaf and roast, hamburgers and all-day breakfast, including omelets, waffles and pancakes, are this kitchen's forte.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe first Tuesday of the month, Elmo's donates 10 percent of its Carrboro sales to area schools.
User Reviews for Elmo's Diner
04/05/2008 Posted by SidLC
Service was great! Food on the other hand was bad, so fare as the portions sizes. It's a diner not Burger King. After me and my family spent 30.00 dollars plus a good tip for the great service. We went and had to get something to eat at the local Cook Out. Which we was thinking, we should have just gone there all along. We would have spent half the money and would have been more satisfied none the less. The Kids Meal, if that is what you want to call it that. We order burger and applesauce, and oone with carrots. That was a big joke as well. Burger dry , nothing on it. Carrots dry no dipping sauce. Like I said good service bad food.
Pros: None
Cons: Service was great!
03/25/2007 Posted by tbrave
This is what a good old family restaurant is all about. They've got a huge menu, ranging from a turkey dinner with stuffing and mashed potatoes to breakfast anytime. I love this place. I wouldn't park in their dirt lot--just park down the street and walk a block or so. Also, don't expect to sit down right away, especially for breakfast on the weekends.
Pros: Solid food, huge selection, great service
Cons: It's so popular, expect to wait a while at peak times
