Dog House Diner — Restaurant in Washington

To start I will never eat here again. Reason being it is not because of the food in particular the waitress failed miserably at being a waitress. I will call waitress C. After coming over to give us menus and take our drink order C left tinkered around the waitress station, took menus to 3 gentleman that sat well after we did she then took their drink order served their drinks took another table drinks went back to the gentlemen at the table of 3 took their food order. This made me frustrated and I decided to go to the front to ask about a cup of coffee as well as ask for my tea for my partner. C immediately said "I was going to bring your teas." with the attitude of a snotty teenager. I just nicely let her know that if the coffee was strong that was what I wanted instead of tea. Now that I got an attitude from this lady I just sighed reminded myself that maybe she was not having a good day and give her grace. After another couple minutes my coffee arrived with another snarky statement and our order was taken. Now I am starting to get frustrated as I do not understand why this woman is giving me a attitude but I am hungry,the food sounded good from reviews and I did not want to leave to find a new place to eat. My food is finally in the window and we watched our food sit there for almost 9 minutes before C brought it to us. Yes it was 9 minutes because I timed it as I watched C stand there doing something with tickets and what not right in front of our food. Finally the food was placed in front of us cold, gelatinous and missing a item as well as having a item that was not ordered. Since I was hungry I ate my food which had the potential to taste good honestly if it had been the temperature at which you eat home fries and eggs and eggs Benedict. So here's to you C see you next Tuesday and I hope you have...

Just what one would expect from a local diner. This one prides itself on being around since 1964 - it states it boldly on the menu! The food is classic diner food and they execute it well, for the most prt. On our visit for breakfast, we got many standard: Omelets, waffles, and a bowl - with the exception of the eggs being somewhat dry, everything was tasty and put together well.

Proportions were large, and the service was very personable and quick. From the time we sat down, till we staggered away (totally full!) could not have been more than an hour, and we spent a long time looking over the menu since it was our first visit and the menu is rather extensive.

Even though it was a bit later in the morning, and mid-week, the place was full of regulars. (In fact, when we left, the parking lot was full!) We saw one pair of people walk in, and the waitress greeted them by name, and told them she was putting in their "regular" order - clearly an indication that they come there a lot.

Prices are very inexpensive compared to other, similar, places. The place is dated, but clean.

We thought it was interesting that most of the clientele seemed to prefer sitting up front at the counter, rather than at the tables. Even when groups of two or three came in, they seemed to gravitate towards counter service.

As mentioned in the beginning of this review, this is exactly what a local diner should be and we are looking forward to trying some of their lunch and dinner offerings in the future. Oh, not to forget, they have daily specials listed on...

I have been visiting this diner 4 times per week since the beginning of this year. I’ve always noticed that the waitresses are constantly involved in gossip, but ignored it since the service was always outstanding. But recently, I’ve somehow been involved in their gossip. I overheard them talking about how I’m always dirty when I go into their restaurant. Well, guess why I’m dirty? I actually work for a living for a hazmat company. 100+ hour workweeks at times. All I do is read a book and relax after my shift, which can be overnights or daylights, and I normally don’t talk to anyone. I just don’t feel a need to chat up the waitresses. Recently, the lady with the brightly colored hair told me that the book I’m reading might teach me to learn how to read people. I don’t need help in that department. The only behaviors they see from me are just baseline friendliness. I’ll be honest, it is really offputting to go to a place to eat and have to deal with small minded pettiness, almost like I’m a part of their work environment when I don’t even work there. It is just horrible customer service skills to be honest. I won’t be eating there anymore. I just don’t have time for unwanted drama to enter my life. I make a lot of money, and there are plenty of restaurants in the area who I’m sure actually appreciate the business their...