West Side Diner — Restaurant in Flint Charter Township

An Absolute MUST-STOP Gem! Worth Every Detour! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**

Don't let the unassuming location fool you! WESTSIDE DINER, tucked just off the highway near Off I-75 at exit 117B, is hands down one of the BEST burger and shake experiences I've ever had. This place is the definition of a hidden treasure.

The Burgers? Phenomenal!We're talking about juicy, perfectly seasoned patties cooked to absolute perfection (I went classic cheeseburger, and it was heaven!). The beef tasted incredibly fresh and high-quality, not greasy or bland. The bun was soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without getting soggy. Toppings were crisp and generous. You can taste the love and attention in every bite – far beyond typical roadside fare.

The Shakes? UNREAL! Thick, creamy, and bursting with real flavor. Cherry/strawberry shake tasted like it was made with premium ice cream and real ingredients – none of that artificial syrup nonsense. It was pure, nostalgic milkshake perfection, the ideal companion to the burger.

But the STAR is the Service! Walking in, we were greeted with genuine, warm smiles like we were regulars. The staf were incredibly friendly, efficient, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. They offered great recommendations, checked on us without being intrusive, and had our food out quickly despite it being fresh-made. It felt like a true "mom & pop" hospitality that's so rare these days, especially at a highway stop!

The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and exactly what you want – unpretentious and focused on delivering amazing food with a smile. The prices were more than fair for the exceptional quality and portion sizes.

Final Verdict: If you're driving anywhere near I-75, do NOT miss WESTSIDE DINER. It's not just a pit stop; it's a destination. Fantastic, crave-worthy burgers and shakes served with outstandingly friendly and attentive service. This place deserves all the success in the world. We'll absolutely be making this a regular stop on all our future trips! 5/5,...

This place was much better than I expected! Actually I can't wait to go back. There is plenty of parking it's near the highway and located at the intersection of two main roads. The waitress was super friendly as was the lady who cashed us out. They have daily specials written on the sign when you first walk in there's plenty of seating mostly Booth style like an old school diner with really cool old photos up on all of the walls and an old legit style jukebox behind the counter. The menu is really good it's full it offers lots of different choices for people of all ages. I got the bacon cheeseburger with french fries and a shake. The shake was absolutely delicious I could go back for just that. It was super thick not overly sweet. It came in a cool metal cup with an actual metal spoon I mean who even gives metal spoon these days.

The bacon cheeseburger had crispy edges crispy bacon a fresh tomato and a soft pillowy bun. French fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I also had some fried pickles with ranch dressing. The fried pickles were nice because the batter was really thin often times the batter's so thick you can't even taste the pickle this was not the case.

I was absolutely thrilled with all of my food it was tasty, it was fresh and hot, the place was clean, and the service was friendly I would go back any day and I would recommend...

Ordered fish and chips . Have ordered this many times from here. Got dinners home and the fish is the size of cheese sticks. Called to talk to manager. He was screening his calls. Talked to waitress who took order from me. She said manager would call me back. He did. He spent most of the phone call trying to talk over me. He offered to replace meals if I came back to restaurant. I explained I live 45 minutes away and pick up food on my way home from work. He kept insisting nothing about the fish dinners had changed. This was not the same fish dinners we have had in the past from here. I would not knowingly pay $10 for a 3 piece fish dinner when the fish is the size of a cheese stick. No exaggeration on my part. He said he would replace all 3 dinners next time I came in. He wanted to know what it would take to keep me off of Facebook. I will not be going back. He can keep his replacement "dinners". I didn't care for his demeanor when he was talking to me. Lesson learned. I am only one customer but I do have a voice. Just as I told friends and family about positive experiences here I will share the negative also. You Sir have lost a long time customer. The portion size of the fish I was willing to try again but your demeanor on the phone I can't get passed. I will not be returning to...