Jeff S.
Yelp
Our Yelp challenge in 2022 is to try as many local diners in south Florida as we can...and to find the best one!
Location #3 - Olympia Flame Diner, Deerfield Beach
My wife and I joined a foodie group on Facebook and the Olympia Flame diner was recommended by quite a few folks there. So, we drove over for lunch a few days ago.
First impression upon arrival: The place has a real 80's vibe to it. It looks like it could have been a set for some random Scorcese movie, so that's a plus I guess!
We were seated right away. Our first booth had a wobbly table so we moved. The next booth had a clunky seat and felt a bit cramped, but we decided to deal. Looking around, I felt like it was a pretty generic interior. Noise level was average. The enticing aroma of fried food wafted through the air.
Our waitress was quite a character. She was funny, chatty and friendly and made us feel like we were regulars for 20 years. I liked her style. She didn't miss a beat the whole time and did a nice job serving us.
As for the options, the menu was full of typical diner choices, from eggs, omelettes and pancakes to sandwiches, soups, burgers and fries. All the classics were there. For our meal I went with the onion and pepper omelette, home fries, and an English Muffin. My wife got the Eggs Benedict.
I liked my omelette. It was well seasoned and fresh. The potatoes could have been hotter, but overall it was a good plate of food. My wife said the Benedict was tasty and fresh, but the eggs were slightly overcooked. Still, she enjoyed the flavor.
My only criticism was the terrible coffee. It had a distinctly burnt and acidic flavor which was really awful and made me think that it was sitting on a heater for a while. Absolutely undrinkable. And for $3 bucks a cup...you gotta be kidding me!
Coffee aside, we had quite a pleasant experience here! The staff was friendly, the service was prompt and the food was tasty! What more can you ask for? Olympia Flame Diner gets 4 stars for me. Definitely recommended. I will be back!
Summary:
Food (4/5) - Our food was tasty and fresh and the portions were big. Coffee was atrocious!
Atmosphere (3/5) - Generic looking diner, dated interior. Booths were a bit cramped and each had issues.
Service (4/5) - Our waitress was efficient and pretty cool. She did a great job during our visit.
Value (4/5) - $30+ for 2 egg dishes and 2 coffees is a little bit pricey in my opinion.
Overall (4/5) - I liked the diner alot. Overall, very respectable establishment worthy of another visit.
2022 Diner Challenge Rankings:
1. Olympia Torch Diner, Deerfield Beach
2. Ellie's 50's Diner, Delray Beach
3. First Watch, Boca Raton