Mel's Diner — Restaurant in Dyersburg

In retrospect...the restaurant not as bad as my review. I must temper my expectations when I go to a new area. And I have been to a lot of places that are really good so when I go somewhere where you order at a counter etc...no waitresses...no biscuits and gravy...no eggs over easy...no kitchen as I am used to...humbly speaking...

The atmosphere inside is very wonderful and everything is very clean. No doubt, they have a wonderful clientele for lunch that keeps them going. I am just old and set in my ways.

Lots of art on the walls... perhaps from the business next door. The building in again my humble opinion, deserves a much better menu.

But another first for me. I'd never had an egg from what I presume was a microwave.

The employees were very nice and respectful.

I'm sure the younger set would like this place but they evidently don't get out for breakfast. I am just old. I have something in my tummy that wasn't there before.

I learned something... not...

Local down home goodness. Everyone is hometown at this little “whole in a wall” small sort of neighborhood joint, hence you will be “noticed” - it’s just the southern way. Give it a try! You can’t beat the prices or the service. The food is good! The breakfast plate is very economical and deliciously flavorable . The hash brown casserole is an appetizing add on. Breakfast at lunch is always one of our favorites on lunch break. (Breakfast all...

Old school breakfast and lunch place. Just a small hole in the wall roadside diner with whimsy. Patrons talk amongst themselves over who they are related to and plans for the day. My 2 eggs and 3 large strips of bacon were cooked just right. Coffee is delicious. Waitress and kitchen staff are easy to laugh and friendly. They take cash and card. Open at 5 a.m. for breakfast and close at 2 p.m. after the lunch rush. And as the sign says, don't...