Nancy's Cafe — Restaurant in Westminster

We had some friends from NYC visit which revealed an abhorrent lack of diners in my local restaurant repertoire so we made it a goal to seek an old reliable diner experience..

quick google search around me indicated a very close, very consistent diner which, for having been born and lived in South Westminster for the vast majority of my life, I was severely lacking an experience with. so upon the discovery that there was no syrup in my pantry for a home-cooked breakfast, we brushed our teeth and headed to Nancy's Cafe.

planted in a former Walmart parking lot for about the last two decades, Nancy's Cafe is well worn and obviously also well-loved. we were lucky enough to have Nancy herself be our server. She was very friendly and remembered my name while we were on our way out the door after breakfast, which I appreciate because it takes me 10 tries to remember someone's name.

breakfast was impeccable. fast, hearty, cooked the way we requested everything. i would not hesitate to have breakfast there again! husband said he's looking forward to trying out the tuna melt for lunch soon!

if you're looking for a refined, polished, bougie breakfast experience keep moving and looking. if you want a friendly, well-loved, and fast diner- this is your place!

thanks for the brekkie Nancy! we'll...

We were looking for a new breakfast spot. And this place is close and had good reviews. The food wasn't bad. Typical greasy spoon viddles. However, I'm sticking to 3☆ for the following reasons.

1. Price. It was way more expensive than I anticipated for breakfast. $4 fountain sodas. That's a little ridiculous. It was over $60 for three people. For breakfast.
2. Seats. It's time to put a little bit of coin back into the place. I was uncomfortable the entire time. The springs in the booth seat were either broken and/or missing.
3. Cleanliness. I understand this place is old. But it's time for a 'deep clean.' Anyone who's worked in food service (especially in an older establishment) knows what I mean. The BIG question. Will I go back? The answer is... Maybe. Like I said before. The food wasn't bad. The portions aren't large enough to justify the price. And I think that might be the deciding factor for me and anyone who reads this. I won't recommend this place to anyone. But I won't discount the die-hards...

Nancy has probably worked very far to get where she is, but being the biological offspring of her now husband, they truly give my grandfather's last name a shameful connotation. Peace be with y'all that venture near here, but all old southern hospitality perceived is lost when your see the strange decor hung-up and realize the pathetic struggles of her husband. Sorry Nancy, I didn't know he was around still when I was homeless around your Cafe for a year, until my mother had the decency to let me know. Especially when there was a concerning white Econoline van that resided in that parking lot for a period of time. Thanks for the good breakfasts and giving me work for the short period of time I knew you, but this is the best way to cut ties and let anyone know, I'll never become a man, if a man is that poor excuse of a being that is your...