EC Diner

My family and I had brunch her today. It was awesome. Food was good. Servers were amazing. Atmosphere was all the way around fantastic. I love how the menu has a little bit of almost everything. Love this place.

We loved it! Very busy but they are so efficient! I had the NY steak and eggs with home potato’s. My little one had the mini burgers which are also yummy he also loved the fries and he is picky with fries! Waffles, French toast ,the recess churro, and pancakes are worth the try! And they have a beautiful display of desserts. Chocolate fudge cake and strawberry cheesecake 10/10. They have fun shakes will come back for one of those. Mango smoothie was delicious very creamy and their brown sugar white mocha latte hot was delicious! Great latte ☕️. Steak n cheese egg rolls were 5/10 .

I was in the area and tried it out for a early dinner and it was very crowded, so seating took a long time. I ended up taking a bar stool and ate there. Service was ok, they seemed to be under staffed and workers are doing their best to manage the work load. Food was ok needed seasoned more, and they ran out of a lot of my original orders. It was a ok 1 time stop.

Personally, I thought the diner was better before all the renovations and new owners. Don’t get me wrong, all the food is still good, but it’s so overpriced. Waitstaff there is usually really good, although the server we had last night was really dull and slow. They no longer have matzoh ball soup or actual lox. Their menu says “lox” but it’s really cooked salmon. They don’t know what lox is there.

The food was delicious, and our server was friendly. I ordered the fruity pebbles waffle and was disappointed to find that there was no strawberry ice cream atop the crispy waffle, beneath the delicious layer of whipped cream - perhaps I was supposed to ask for it? The rest of our group THOROUGHLY enjoyed their breakfast items, and couldn't say enough good things about the scrapple and bacon in particular. This place is always jumpin', but as we were leaving the floor was so slippery my aunt with mobility challenges had a lot of trouble standing up. Thankfully there was a very helpful gentleman in the booth behind us who lent his support (and bodyweight) so we were not forced to stay and set up camp 🤣 I'm sure it's not easy keeping the floor squeaky clean when it is so busy! 🍨🧇🍳

Had a great experience at EC Diner. Frankie was our server and did an excellent job. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out quickly and exactly how we ordered it. He checked in at the right times and kept our drinks filled without us even having to ask. The service really made the meal more enjoyable. Frank’s professionalism and positive attitude stood out, and it’s clear he cares about giving customers a great experience. Definitely appreciate the great service and will be back again! 👍

I thought that this place was really nice. The parking is fine as there are spots literally surrounding the building. The food was pretty good. I got the EC Smash Burger which was excellent. My wife had the shrimp quesadilla which was even better. Also had mozzarella sticks. All great. The waitress was very friendly as well. The photos I shared are of one side of the restaurant, the other side is all booths. The actual building has been there for as long as I can remember. It used to be a place called Double T (which has a few locations in Maryland). The locals already know this, so this information is for people who are passing by. Anyway, I believe that this place has specialty milkshakes that you can purchase. I had one a few years ago and it was very good. Enjoy your time there!

I would NEVER eat here again. The food was old, bland, and cold. The fries and the rest of the food all came out cold. We had to ask for the fries to be redone. Food was missing from our orders. The sides didn't even come out until we asked for them. The burger I added lettuce and tomatoes to didn't come with the order so it came when I had basically finished the burger. The toast was burnt. The potatoes that came with the omelet looked horrifying and were hard and cold. The service was not great either. We tried to support a local business instead of IHOP or Denny's but we were extremely disappointed with our meal. Wasted our money going to this restaurant.

I need to say WONDERFUL food, service, and support of handicapped individuals. A great experience all around .

I am very new to diner culture so throwing out that caveat! But from what I know, this place hits all the major must-haves and gets 5 stars for that. - Good amount of food options for breakfast and lunch - Decent amount of dining space and family friendly - Big portion sizes - Friendly "down home" service This review will be on taste of food: I went her with my girls and we had a good time! We ordered the cheeseburger from the kids menu and it was nearly a plate of fries and 2 medium size burger sliders. And my other daughter had the pancakes which included about 9 mini pancakes. Needless to say we left with leftovers which I didn't expect for a $9 kids meal!? I ordered the buffalo chicken and cheddar stack with bleu cheese on the side. And instead of buffalo sauce, I asked for the hot honey sauce on side. This was surprisingly good. I really wanted something different and a savory leaning pancake with cheese, bacon, and jalapeños were right on track. I really enjoyed it and didn't finish it BUT my only complaint was the chicken. It was frozen chicken tenders that were soo tiny on top of my 3 mega pancakes. I was hoping for something more than store bought chicken which is why I can give this a higher rating. Again, this is a great diner but you have to want diner food. This isn't your fancy sit down brunch but it is a good chill breakfast stop.

I needed some healthy protein in my life the other evening and the normal diner I go to got that was closing early so EC was the closest. It wasn't that far of a drive and I was familiar with it, having driven past it before and have visited other establishments in the same plaza multiple times before. I looked at their website for my specific dish and was overjoyed seeing it and quickly ordered. I really appreciate they didn't add an upcharge for pickup or for their platform usage. I parked and waited a few minutes before calling to see if my order was ready although they told me it would take up to 40 minutes. I was instructed that it would be ready in less than five and was overjoyed to head inside to grab it. The restaurant was about at 40% occupation and I saw a pair of ladies walking out were dressed interestingly, a tutu and some other accessories which signify they were celebrating something but that they also had a really good time. They have a full bar and there was a TV playing the football game which I was watching a little bit from inside my car before coming in. I was greeted by two people and when I gave them my name for the pickup order I was instructed it was being put together at that moment. I grabbed my order after looking at the TV and searching their bar to see which brands they use and headed out the door before being thanked by the host. I got to my car and drove off although I wanted to open the bag and eat it immediately. It's a diner in all sense and if you're ever craving diner food this is a good spot to try. Make sure expectations are set on diner.

EC Diner is right off the Pike and has its own parking lot. Busy and limited during peak hours, nearby shopping blocks make for a walkable option. Arriving after the lunch rush, there was no wait and were seated in a booth near the entry. Greeted with a smile, our server Ms. Joy was a sweetheart. The menu is extensive and there's everything in between for everyone. The place is loud and bright! For this visit, fried burrata, tuna melt with fries, fried chicken Benny and waffles, brownie shake, and Cinnabon shake. The fried burrata was yummy. While the arugula was a bit wilted, the vodka sauce and balsamic made for a delicious pair. I could've had this as a meal with a side of toasted foccacia! The tuna melt was a massive sandwich. I prefer mine with red onions, and the toasted rye and warm tomato was a surpise. The American cheese was the standard, would've opted for Muenster or Gruyere. It also came with coleslaw but it remained untouched. The fried chicken Benny and waffles came with warm syrup, chicken was crisp, Benny was perfectly runny, and it was inhaled. Both shakes were ordered after the meal and definitely wow factor. While the presentation looked incredible, it fell short in taste. I am team thick milkshakes, I like them decadent and malty. This wasn't it. It was liquidy and the "Cinnabon" was a stale minibon impaled in the spoon. The description got me though ha! The brownie milkshake also was liquidy, however the double brownie and ice cream sandwich were reported delicious. Ask for a to go cup if you wanna take it for later! Overall, EC Diner was great. It could use a nice clean down. An option if you have time and in the area!

Cozy Spot with Tasty Breakfasts. Stopped in for a casual breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. The garden omelet was excellent--well-cooked, and generously filled with fresh ingredients. We also tried a toasted bagel with cream cheese. It came with a tiny bit of cream cheese- had to get a little bit more which we got charged $1. The bacon was cooked inconsistently. Service was friendly and quick. The only downside was the noise level--it got pretty loud. It's a typical diner with satisfying omelet.

Was finally able to check out the Ellicot City Diner. Went for dinner on a Saturday around 6pm. We were promptly sat on the booth side of the diner. It took about 5 mins for a server to come over and get our drinks and then another ten or so to bring them, there were two of us and I got a water. We ordered the shrimps bisque as an appetizer and it was really good! Would highly recommend. My girlfriend ordered the seafood pasta which came with large pieces of shrimp. The pasta dish itself was huge but lacked any serious flavor, it tasted like heavy cream. I ordered the bbq burger with egg. The patties were awesome and fresh but the bbq sauce was very runny and sweet. Not quite sure it was bbq sauce. The side salad was big and full of fresh veggies. We noticed a massive case of desserts on our way out and will try them next time! Overall, you get a ton of food for the money.

I love EC diner! The staff are always welcoming, the place feels like a second home, and the service is great. I have to start by giving a shout out to our waitress, Jo. She took special care of my kids. Whatever they whispered at her, she ran to get it and that made my night at a restaurant with kids survivable. The food is also just down right, spot on, perfect diner food. Most diners are meh. EC diner is the diner to go to and sets my standards for finding a good diner. The food is always tasty, the options are endless, and the dessert case is just fun. Even my salad was unbelievably good. A salad!

First time Tony the waiter excellent food absolutely delicious recommend the cream of crab soup definitely going back

Diner is not my norm scene, came with kiddo upon request and overall experience was not bad. Atmosphere: a typical diner setting; even the landline ringtone matches it. Fairly clean and comfortable inside. Service: wonderful. Jorene was great, friendly, and attentive. Food: chicken quesadilla - was fully loaded with chicken and delicious. Maryland crab soup - the flavor was tasty and not too salty, but it could use more crab meat. Watermelon burrata salad - sounded interesting, so I had to give it a try. It turned out surprisingly delicious and refreshing. Sweet watermelon and soft creamy burrata cheese paired perfectly. Penne alla vodka with shrimp was delicious, not overly sauced, and the seasoning was just right. Fried chicken - the meat was very dry, the batter was thick and hard, do not recommend. Milkshake - thick and yummy. Chocolate brownies - dry and hard to eat, we had a difficult time using a spoon to take a piece off of it...ugh. Given the numerous dessert selections, I wasn't expecting something this bad. Thought they will be good at them. Value: Given that the portion sizes and taste of the menu items are mostly tasty, the pricing is very reasonable and affordable. parking: plenty Do recommend for casual dining and takeout.

This restaurant always hits the spot. The staff is very friendly and the service is quick. This is a classic diner with better food than the old school diner. The true underrated unsung hero is the breakfast gyro. Everything is cooked to perfection and there's something special about warm feta cheese inside a wrap that makes it ultra satisfying. The gyro meat adds a savoriness that makes you want more as well. After your meal, don't just pay the bill and leave, check out the dessert case and get something special. My families favorite is the peanut butter cup mousse. It delivers on all the chocolate and peanut butter taste that will make you happy the rest of the day!

Man I love this place. Food is great and the owner is hands on and always here! Place is clean and everyone is friendly. Best Hamburger steak around. You get a full pound with 2 eggs, fries/home fries, and toast for $20.99. Sheri was my waitress at the counter. Always great service!

I come here for breakfast regularly. During the week it's a little cheaper than during the weekend for two eggs, meat and potatoes with coffee. Service is quick. Coffee gets the job done. I always have leftovers of potatoes and toast.

Our first visit to EC Diner was an absolute dumpster fire experience- ordering to-go we had incorrect orders, bad food (no seasoning, soggy), bad attempts at recorrecting our order, and with that bad staff interactions- but we've heard friends loved their dine in experience, so we decided to give them another shot during RW- we each ordered a 4course tasting menu-selecting different dishes to run through variety- I ordered: feta salad, falafel bao bun, stuffed soft shell, and cannoli Husband ordered: ceaser salad, crab hushpuppy, crab cake & lamb, and hazelnut cannoli the experience was better than our first, food as well- staff was very friendly, very attentive, checking in on us frequently the food was also better than our first visit- the crab hush puppy was the only item I didn't care for- I felt their sauce was way too mayo based giving an oily sickening taste- but other than that everything was well seasoned, with delicious bold flavor- their crabcakes are very hearty, thick crab, not too much filler- the lamb chops were cooked perfectly-moist juicy- the salads were massive-we actually ended up just boxing them up for lunch the next day- full meals on their own! the stuffed soft shell was well stuffed-with a unique sauce the cannoli would have been better if they filled their shells to-order, they were a bit soggy from being pre-filled but the flavor was good though they lacked the delectable crunchness we would go again to try other unique menu items- definitely sticking with dining in only

Awesome old school diner right in Ellicott City. I stopped in to meet my co-workers for breakfast during a snowy Wednesday morning. It's a traditional style diner with counter seating or you can choose a table. It wasn't too crowded and they had the lot cleared so there was ample parking. The waiter we had was friendly and he immediately brought out water and took our drink orders. I just wanted a black coffee. For my breakfast a chose the pancakes with a meat of your choosing. I got the scrapple. The food came out pretty quickly but we all just ordered simple breakfast items. My order came with 3 page pancakes, more than enough to fill me up. The scrapple was thick cut, crispy on the outside. I know some people prefer thin cut so just be aware if you come here they don't have it that way. Price was cheap, my meal was around 15 with the drink included. I had plenty leftover so took a mall box to take them home. Definitely my go to spot when I want diner food. I only ever go for breakfast but may try their lunch or dinner menu one day.

This establishment is hit or miss. They have some great specials, but a big menu and not everything is decent. You can't go wrong with breakfast items and the desserts, but lunch and entrees are all over the place...as is the service. Tonight I had the french onion soup. The dish was hot as was the melted cheese, but the soup was luke warm. I ordered the hot roast beef platter and it also came out also luke warm. The waiter was helpful and said crap, they've been doing this all day (the kitchen), they aren't paying attention to detail. If you are a regular and know what is good for you, then you're ok. But until you find that sweet spot, beware of inconsistency.

Eggplant parmigiana sandwich definitely not worth the money. One skinny slice of extremely overcooked eggplant about the thickness of a McDonald's French fry breaded thicker than the eggplant slice then smothered by cheese so thick I couldn't bite OR cut through the serving. Very little taste at all. Son and husband said their Cajun chicken penne and tuna club were okay, but not really good. First time we've come in about ten years, and will probably never return.

Update: Tried the latte--- highly recommend! Unlike many places suffering from inflation and worker shortages, the prices at EC Diner have not gone up and the quality of food and service has not gone down. Miss Fussy-Pants asked for her Florentine crepe to be made of buckwheat, to add ham, and to cook it well-done because she likes the cheese to be all melty and the crepe to be nicely browned... success! My complicated order came out perfect! Thank you, EC

Came here after hearing about it from a friend. They have a huge selection of food, so many choices! I got a Philly cheesesteak and the person I was with got a chili cheese dog. Both were great! They had lots of crazy shakes with toppings. We ended up just going with the classic vanilla and cookies and cream. The shakes were wonderful!

I am a diner snob! And, man o man, this was a good one! I had their St Patty's Day special-open Reuben & potato leek soup. I devoured it so quickly and unfortunately forgot to take a photo. The service was exceptional!! Despite having a busy night, the food came out pretty quickly and as described, a testament to the diner's fantastic operation. I am in town for the weekend but will make every effort to return on Sunday for breakfast.

The service was pretty good for an Easter Sunday. Food was good overall. The rockfish could have been cooked a little longer. The MD crab soup was very tasty. Seafood deviled eggs were solid but not amazing. Would definitely go back and try one of the burgers and the elaborate shakes I saw people getting.

Every time I go to EC Diner, I walk away impressed. I recently celebrated my birthday and it will now become my traditional birthday dinner destination. I feasted on 3 tender lamb chops with a huge crab cake. One of the best so ever had. It came with two sides and I recommend the Athenian style green beans and mashed potatoes. Enjoyed a chocolate mousse dessert to top off the evening. Brendan L was our server and he was busy with many stations but always made time to make sure we were happy. He went above and beyond. One of their owners, Spiros, also stopped by to make sure we were satisfied with everything. As a fellow Greek, I appreciate a good Greek owned diner.

Food- large portions as you want out of a diner Big taste and satisfying. Ambience- the diner was packed. Luckily a table was being cleaned when we walked in just before the rush. Amazing place for a weekend brunch.

My husband and I tried this restaurant a few times prior to being a Yelper and the food and most importantly the service has always been on point. We always came to this restaurant for breakfast because that is the most important meal of the day. I have also turned my parents on this diner and now they frequent this restaurant more than I. My parents chose this restaurant for a birthday celebration for our family and the food and service did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and bought out very quickly. My parents drinks tons of coffee so their cups were always filled. The waiter was very attentive to our table while the restaurant was extremely busy. The best part was the entire restaurant experience was the entire restaurant joined in to wish my dad "Happy Birthday ". It was the best birthday experience we could ever ask for and I really appreciated it. The smile on his face was the icing on the cake. The restaurant has a busy parking lot especially on the weekends during breakfast hours. 10/10~ My entire family will be back.

I had the big Greek Salad. It was fresh and tasty. Service is excellent! Well worth the wait. This is an old style diner. Love this place. Will be back.

We came here after an event because we thought it would give us Jersey diner vibes. But it only met the mark on a few things. The menu was really diverse and even had some cool things like goat cheese brulee, Korean Brussel sprouts, and pancake wraps. So we appreciate the inventiveness. However the food was lack luster. My husband's cheese steak was not good. It felt like someone forgot to get a humidifier as well because this place just felt damp from humidity and the floors really need to be cleaned. It was an ok experience.

Let's be honest I came for the extreme milkshakes but was pleasantly surprised by how generous their portions are on entrees as well. The menu is pretty extensive covering all the usual diner fare but the desserts are the star of the show. The most inviting glass case full of pie, cake, and a host of sweets treats welcome you at the door and those wildly good shakes are not to be missed!

Horrible. Who makes French Dip with sour cream.. Pasttichio definitely not made by a Greek. Wings were pretty bad too. The mozzarella sticks were great. Frozen food saved them on that one

EC diner has a nice vibe but we were let down by the food. Their portions are great but they tend to be pretty busy! If you go I'd recommend the pancakes. I stopped by EC diner on a Saturday morning. It was pretty packed inside! We had a party of 6 but still got sat pretty quickly & our food came out quick too. The vibe here was pretty cool. It had a generic but nice vintage diner look. Also - the fire alarm went off for a solid 10 min which really made the experience worse. Some people from our group had to go stand outside because the noise was so loud. The food was a letdown though... I got the eggs and bacon and ended up having to give some bacon to my friends (I never leave bacon uneaten!!). The French toast was bland and too big (it needed some more egg). It was kinda just bread toasted on the griddle. Overall consensus was that the food is a bit bland but the portions are huge. I probably wouldn't go back here again. If i did it'd be for the homey/nostalgic feeling

The EC Diner is LEGIT. So much good food to choose from. I came here with the family after seeing one of those foodie IG videos, and was surprised to see how good the food looked. Good breakfast in Anne Arundel county is so hard to come by (any suggestions are appreciated). We came out here and found a new favorite. The first thing we noticed was the menu is like 9 pages deep. There are really a ton of great sounding options. We had the Jack Ranch Fries ( which were loaded cheese friend with ranch, and what was described as bacon bits, but came out with cut up pieces of actual bacon) which was fire! I don't know what kind of ranch they use, but it was REALLY good. On top of that they have a whole section for "Loaded Fry Bowls" that all sound amazing. My son and I got burgers. The brunch burger was really good, though I wasn't feeling the huge wedge of tomato I got on it, and he got the 420 burger which had mozzarella sticks and Mac n cheese on it with a secret sauce. Some of the stuff is over the top, but at 20 I would've been in heaven...lol My wife got a pancake breakfast "The Lumberjack" that came with everything but the kitchen sink. I don't think anyone of us could finish our meals in one sitting. Everything tasted great, and there's definitely a lot to come back and check out. This is one of those places that the whole family can agree on, and that's rare for us. So we're excited to have found this place, and to come back again for another round.

We tried EC Diner for the first time using Door Dash. The order was wrong, missing a key ingredient that came as part of the item description. The order also included an item That wasn't supposed to be on the burger, which was a problem given that it was an allergen for the person who ordered. Overall, the attention to getting the order right, combined with the quality, was pretty disappointing. Since we ordered online, we didn't really have an option to get it corrected. We won't be going back.

2.5 stars The service is so so here. Today the waitress spilled water and coffee and left me a napkin to wipe it up! Diners are getting up and getting their silverware. Food wise they have a very extensive menu here. Food is cooked to order so it takes awhile. The eggs, toast, potatoes, and sausage special that includes coffee is a lot of food. The coffee is not good here and never has been but it's endless. The link sausage is large and very good. The eggs and toast are okay. The potatoes aren't browned much, like they were in a hurry to prepare them. I left most on the plate. The bathrooms need remodeling.

My husband and I love to go here every time we are in the area . Their food is delicious. I'm working my way through the menu but love the Mediterranean salad. On your way out, don't forget their dessert bar ... Service is great. It can be a little noisy at times but we usually go right before or after rush hour much calmer less people.

Food was ok. Service was friendly. Prices were high for the quality. The half of the building we were iin eeejrd overwhelmingly of mildew and mold. Gross.

A true diner experience, from the booths and atmosphere, to the service, to the vast selection of amazing food - you have to visit EC Diner! Regardless for what you're in the mood, you'll find it on the menu along with items you didn't consider. Or maybe you just want to go there for desert and try one of their extreme shakes. These are shakes with entire ice cream cookie sandwiches and brownies and other delightful sweetness. But don't get one unless you are sharing OR aren't eating anything else. Service is fast, frequent and friendly. You won't leave hungry or regretting you came.

Important note - this establishment is really loud if the tables are full. I'm mentioning it because some people are sensitive to noise. ie people with hearing aids. Other than that we had an enjoyable weeknight family dinner. The food was delicious. 3 members ordered a crab cake dinner that included crème brûlée, another the chicken cordon blue, a chopped hamburger steak with vegetables, Greek wrap. All were enjoyed. The waiter, forgive me I forgot his name, very talk thin man. He was excellent! We were there for a birthday. Party of 7. The staff and dining room sang to the birthday woman. It sounded really good!

While the portions were more than enough and the waiter was super nice. The quality of the food was fair.

I love coming here for their crab dishes! I've gotten the stuffed scallops and crab cake salad. I really like that you get huge lumps of crab meat and very little filling. Everything is always fresh, and delicious! The wait staff is nice and helpful. That's why I keep coming back!

- Most Recent Visit 10/14/2025 - I was hanging out with a friend who ordered from this place despite my strong warnings against doing so. They were hankering for some deli style sandwiches, and while I wanted to chalk up my last experience with them as a fluke: nope. They're still horrible. My friend ordered a roast beef sandwich and I ordered the turkey club to go. The roast beef sandwich looked as if the meat was mostly gristle and fat with marbling on it, which I have never seen with roast beef before, and they didn't even include my club sandwich, but somehow had the sides for it in the bag? When we called to speak to management over the missing items, the manager was dismissive like last time and I could overhear them speaking in the phone to someone behind them saying "another f*&^king complaint." The person on the phone then said, "there's nothing we can do, the food has already been given to you" and I was hung up on. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR SERVICE. This is your warning!! - First Visit 7/21/2025 - I would give this a half a star in each category I could. Now I know reviews can make or break a restaurant, so I give them his low rating as a warning to other people so they do not waste their money or walk into a bad experience like I did this afternoon. I'm sorry if this comes off as angry or whiny, but as someone who has been a waiter and worked in a kitchen, I don't understand how any of this happened. I know most diner-style places are going to be busy over the weekend with that post-church crowd and families doing their weekend out together, etc., but most places usually expect that or plan for it. I'm also generally a patient person as I've worked in restaurants and sometimes you cannot help there being a delay or increased time on orders if the kitchen gets backed up or things get really busy. It happens, it's fine and most of the time it sorts out and everything works out for staff and patrons. Waiting almost 1 and a half hours for food to get to our table, having an entire menu for iced coffee and different menu items but then telling us the coffee machine is broken so they only thing they can serve is iced lattes, seeing the table next to us who didn't sit down until we'd been there almost an hour hadn't even got their drink order in yet by the time our table left an hour later, having three different servers take our order despite us telling each new one that someone had come and taken our drink and food orders already, two of the servers didn't seem to understand us or really anything we were trying to say despite pointing to menus and repeating ourselves numerous times for each item, our final waitress either couldn't hear us or in many cases saw us and other tables trying to get her attention and she quite literally turned the other way away from us; It seems like the staff didn't want to serve the table next to us which was a family of black people so not really a great impression there. And on top of all that, I also tried ordering food to go for my partner at home. I ordered a BLTA with no mayo for them as they are allergic to ingredients in mayo, so I was doubly sure to make it clear to the server that no mayo be on the sandwich. She brought it to the table packed up and bagged so I didn't think to check the sandwich.. my mistake. Get home, partner looks at it, it's slathered with mayo. I get restaurants aren't going to get it 100% of the time, but so many things going wrong all at once in a single visit sends a lot of red flags my way. Admittedly, I hadn't been here since just after 2023, so not sure if there's new management or what. I tried calling their phone number to speak with management, spoke with someone who told me "you should have checked your sandwich before leaving", and then I was left on hold for over 15 minutes before the call hanging up. This isn't the same EC Diner, and like many historic establishments in the area it is sad to see another slide and phone it in. I will not be going back and I guess I should be grateful we didn't leave getting sick from things, or worse..

I have grown up with the EC's older brother, the Double T, so when my sister recommended that we take Mom to the EC I was all in. My elder mother had no problem getting into the restaurant thanks to the accessible ramp and convenient Handicapped parking. The place was as packed and as noisy as the Double T, and the service just as swift and dependable. The menu is not as huge, which make is easier to get through, and the choices are all appealing. My Mom stuck with a solid Egg and Toast Breakfast, which came out quick and she enjoyed. My sister had the Greek Salad which, apparently is her regular, and it looked pretty good. I had the Goat Cheese Brulé and the Crab Egg Rolls, both of which were excellent and made for a filling meal. I would absolutely go there again when I'm in the neighborhood, and so should you!

2 1/2 -3 stars Cheeseburger - no season/ bland Salt & pepper didn't help either ( prefer five guys instead) Cotton candy shake- cotton candy cheesecake- didn't taste like cotton candy /cotton candy wasn't fresh Onion rings wasn't hot or homemade The only good thing about this place was the price - the prices for food was affordable Would I return - heck no For 30 something dollars I was better off going to five guys I was disappointed wouldn't recommend

Smelled like sewer gases!!! We should've just left. After we ordered our drinks we would get an occasional wave of stink as servers and bussers were walking by. Thought it might be that one of the servers was having some digestion issues or something. I was going to ask for another table since we were in a busy spot, but my daughter felt bad asking. Then I started to suspect a nearby customer who was getting ready to leave. So we stuck it out. Smell went away for a bit but came back in waves when our food came. As for the food, my daughter's banana brûléed pancakes was excellent. I ordered the Fish and Chips special. The fries were blah. And the fish coating was like what you get on fried chicken - very crispy and kind of tough, not like the light beer batter coating that usually comes on fish and chips style fish. By the time I'd get through the coating the fish was falling apart. Not much flavor either. Didn't think fried food could be screwed up that much, but I was wrong. So 50-50 on the food. But then my daughter's pancakes would've been much more enjoyable without the putrid smell! Finally, when we got up to leave and walked toward the front door, we got hit with waves of the smell - definitely smelled like sewer gases. Don't know if they have a plumbing problem or what but it was disgusting (so much so that I couldn't get out of there fast enough and left my phone on the table - got in my car and realized it - I had to endure walking back in!! Ugggh!). Just looked through some other low star reviews and found a couple of mentions of bad smells from other customers. One even mentioned there must be a plumbing problem. So we are not the only ones to have noticed this.

Stopped in for a late lunch the other day with my husband. I was able to snag one of the chicken sautee dishes that was super delicious and still a huge portion. My meal came with a cup of soup. I opted fornthe chicken and pasta. Consistent with every other diner chicken noodle that I love. My husband had the french dip sandwich with seasoned fries. He enjoyed it! The server was friendly and attentive.

My husband and I came here around 5pm on a Friday and it was pretty busy! It was really nice inside and has a huge menu. My husband and I shared the 'Jack Ranch Fries' which were piled with fresh bacon bits and melted jack cheese drizzled with cool ranch dressing. They were very good. Unfortunately, they came out the same time as the entrees so we didn't get to eat much of them but we did take it back to the hotel. For our entrees, my husband got the 'Crabby Burger' which was 1/2 lb Angus patty topped with crab dip and topped with Old Bay French fries. He said it was very oily, messy and he ordered medium and it was definitely well done. Also, there was barely any Old Bay on the fries. He couldn't even taste it. I ordered the 'Muffaletta Sandwich' which had tapenade spread, Genoa salami, mortadella, pepperoni and provolone cheese on ciabatta bread. I got Onion Rings with it instead of French Fries. The sandwich was salty which is to be expected, but overall it was just okay. However, the onion rings were great! We did not get to try the extreme shakes but overall, the experience was just okay. The food was quick, the service was fairly fast and a very friendly staff. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend? If you like diner food, sure.

We visited the EC Diner for the first time and was surprised by the experience. Large menu with many homestyle favorites. I was happy to see good fashioned open faced roast beef with mashed potatoes. It was very tasty and the mashed potatoes reminded me of a diner from home. Operations was large and reasonably priced. The service was good and our server was cheerful and busy. Management was very attentive and always trying to be of service. The only issues was long wait to place our order and to get our check but we'll definitely be back.

Great spot. I had the Mediterranean quinoa salad. Quite the delight ! The kale was a treat, and the veggies were fresh and tasty, plenty of quinoa, and feta galore. I'd probably get that every time but they have a seemingly limitless list of options. We were there with a party of 10 and the waitress managed our group, in addition to the other tables, with hardly any hiccups.

Excellent food & service. Our food was simply delicious and our server was attentive & on the ball. All of the desserts looked amazing! The diner is very clean and recently renovated. We'll definitely be back!

9.22.22 This dinner has a very extensive menu. May be one of the largest I have ever seen. After seeing two reviews of my fellow yelpers raving about the Stuffed Scallops with lump crabmeat, I wanted to come give it a try. Since I was eating solo today, I decided to eat at the counter. It was about a minute or two after being seated that a server came by to acknowledge me. I couldn't decide what I wanted for my sides so went with corn and the sweet potato fries. It took about 15-20 minutes before my food came out. The fries came out about 3 minutes after the scallops and corn were brought out. IMO, the kitchen was slower compared to other local restaurants. I'm not sure if the kitchen is normally this slow or if it is because of their participation in Md Restaurant Week which is now through the 25th. The scallops and crabmeat were good, but I should have asked for additional tartar sauce on the side. When the scallops separated from the crabmeat it was bland and needed something extra for taste and texture. Overall the scallops were ok to me in terms of taste. I am not sure if I would have rated it as highly as others made it out to be. The crabmeat didn't have fillers and the portion was generous. The corn was flavorless and bland. It tasted like it was canned. I had to add butter and salt. I do not recommend the corn. The sweet potato fries were awesome, sweet and crispy. Loved it! I am sure if I went with items that were most popular I would have it enjoyed my meal more, but not bad for my first visit.

A place I grew up with, previously called something else (I can't remember the name right now). This place brings back nostalgia for me, as someone who now lives out of state, but.. it feels like home coming back here. The weekend and afternoon crowds are either families or the older people, kind of hanging out, and it seems like it would be hard to get a table, but.. they seem to always have space (I don't know how, but it works). The owners are the kids of the previous owners, and they follow their parents in being some of the nicest people you'll meet, always happy with every customer, and always pushing (I don't mind) to buy desserts. Their desserts, are absolutely amazing! My one issue is the kids took away a few of the least healthy ones, and replaced them with "relatively healthy" baklava cheesecake and some other items (bring back the triple layer chocolate!). I usually go for salad since I'm getting older, but.. the best food is still (in my opinion) either going greek, getting the fettuccine Alfredo, or just ordering typical diner food like a cheeseburger with fries. This place is a home for all those who live in the area, and if you live here and haven't had it, I'm sorry, but... if you do eat here, try to convince them to open some other locations out of state (I'd go in one one)

Wasn't crowded but kitchen was slow and messed up. 2 orders were completely wrong, sandwiches didn't have items on it that it was supposed to, was very dry. didn't have sweet potatoe fries as ordered. Tried to get the waitress attention a few times but couldn't. The French dip looked like it was microwaved so it was tough. The au jus had no flavor. The fries were cold. Waitress had them make 2 more sandwiches to go. Management was told but didn't come over to inquire or offer any apology.