Original Market Diner

I went for lunch, specials run about $16.99. Today I tried the French Dip - it was good but not my very favorite. The Au Jus sauce could've been a little more flavorful. Our waitress was prompt, food came out quickly and she refilled drinks several times. Love this lil diner - it's a great lunch spit. SN - lunch specials do not include a drink in the price.

Accommodating staff and tasty food. Meatloaf sandwich and chili stew made for a great brunch, and I enjoyed the retro aesthetic of the diner. The diner is a short drive from the Renaissance Hotel (where I stayed), but hotel guests beware; there is no walkway that lets you walk across Harry Hines Blvd to the diner.

Bobbe was the sweetest waitress that was on top of it from the start. Food was amazing and the shake was delicious too. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for great cafe food. I wouldn’t come with more than 6 it’s tight inside.

Had a great experience here. Not only was the food good and affordable but our Waitress Sandra was personable and helpful with any questions. This place does get busy though! Great for a family breakfast and super happy that a burger was an option during breakfast hours

The service was excellent during our breakfast date with my wife. We were in the area, and while the steak and eggs I ordered were mediocre, the biscuits and gravy were delicious. Overall, I would rate it 4 stars primarily because of the outstanding service

The jalapeño cheese sticks were amazing! They were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of crunch and gooey. The kick of the jalapeño and the dipping sauce was exactly what a cheese stick needed! The portion sizes were ABUNDANT. I found the Mac and Cheese to be disappointing in that it seemed undercooked and lacked flavor but the vegetable soup was hearty and very flavorful, perfect amount of salty/savory comfort. Our other food was good as well and there were plenty of appetizing options. The decor and atmosphere was classic diner and I loved it. Lots of Marilyn, who doesn’t want to look at that? Despite being extremely busy/crowded, our waitress was calm, collected, prompt, and pleasant. I was surprised at how quickly we got our food. I would caution that the seating is very crowded and close together. You feel like you are practically sitting with the people in the tables next to you. As such, it was very, very loud with everyone talking around you. We didn’t talk much because we couldn’t hear each other. If you have difficulty with loud/cacophony of noises or tight spaces, this setting may be difficult if they are busy.

Comfort food at its best. Great place to get some great food. It was packed like usual, but the service was great, the food is so amazing here. And the pie selection is great. Coconut cream pie is the best. Definitely recommend stopping in to get some amazing food.

The staff and cooks are super friendly and professional. They give you awesome portions of food. They are fast and polite. The food is hot and delicious.

Location Just off Harry Hines in Medical District-by the Holiday Inn Parking Large lot Atmosphere Breakfast diner Seating Counter, booths, tables and chairs-great for groups. Saw a few large groups and dates! Service AMAZING!!! Friendly, fast, personable. Menu Something for everyone! Note= early birds can enjoy a selection of express breakfasts at a discount We had the two eggs with bacon and english muffin-the bacon was perfectly crisped, the scrambled eggs-AMAZING-soft, fluffy-not dry or greasy-best I ever had! The over medium eggs-also tasty! The grits are creamy. I had fruit-an overflowing medley of melons and strawberries. So fresh and tasty. Others nearby had chicken fried steak, fried okra, fluffy pancakes, chicken salad sandwich-huge! The iced tea came in a large glass-not bitter with fresh lemon slice. Large water glass also came immediately upon being seated. There is a large spinning pie/cake display-I got a free pie slice for my birthday! Summary Local large breakfast/lunch place. Huge menu, attentive service, best food ever!!

The Greek omelet has re-lit the fire in my will to live. Food 12/10 Service 12/10 Ambiance 12/10 - perfect old diner vibe

Went in on a Saturday for a late breakfast. The place was packed, but we got a table. I ordered the whole hog omelet, my wife had the eggs Benedict. My omelet was very good and well cooked. The hash browns lacked seasoning. My wife's Benedict left a lot to be desired. The egg was cooked hard, and the English muffins were too tough to saw through with her knife. The star of the show was the biscuits. I could eat my weight in them! The server was attentive and very courteous, making sure we had everything we needed, including drinks to go. The atmosphere is full-on old school diner. Lots of people and lots of food. We'd go back if we were in the area, just might make some different food choices.

They have great express menu for breakfast and lunch. Tried out the old fashion and it was delicious and filling! I was very impressed with the fruit cup! Great value! Great service! Lots of free parking. Clean restaurant.

Went here for lunch for the first time with my grandparents this week. I haven't been to a diner in forever and it felt like the perfect place to take my grandparents. It was so cute inside! Just what I was hoping for. They decorated for Christmas which was a nice surprise. The service was okay, our waitress didn't say much to us. She came by a few times asking if we needed anything but personality wise was pretty cold. Food was yummy, and a great portion!! Their lunch menu was a great deal price wise. You get a lot of food for a very reasonable price. I would say the feed needed a ton of seasoning, and I added a ton of salt, but it was still good. The hash browns were nice and crispy and the eggs were yummy! My grandmother loved her meatloaf. The rolls they gave were amazing!! So yummy. I will definitely be coming back for lunch sometime.

Food was amazing and the customer service was great. Quick bite to eat with the kiddos.

I stopped here with my friend prior to her flight for breakfast. We walked in and inside you definitely tell it's been there a while and it was a typical diner atmosphere. We were sitting and ordering our food within minutes. The coffee was great, and the food was delicious! I'm glad I found this place! Definitely will come back.

Food was great. Service was fast. Definitely recommend. It was very crowded but I can see why

Great breakfast spot - sure to have something homemade for everyone, no matter what breakfast looks like to you. This place has been filling bellies with hot delicious food for generations, so they know how to sling the hash, so to speak. Service is quick friendly and efficient, and so obviously is the kitchen. You won't wait long for your breakfast to arrive - and it will be hot and delicious! I had the two-egg ham omelet with hash browns and a pancake. My meal was absolutely delicious. Hash browns came crispy outside and tender inside, my perfect omelet was studded with a generous about of ham And seasoned well. I chose a pancake instead of toast, and it arrived hot, ethereally tall, and fluffy! My husband chose the chocolate Nutella banana bread French toast - he's a sweet guy and I'm savory, so i guess that's the secret! Ha! His banana bread was very moist, obviously fresh, and smeared with a generous amount of Nutella. It's a sweet treat for sure, and would also work as a dessert! 5 iconic breakfast stars

This is such a classic spot in Dallas. It's the place you pass by a ton but have never actually been to. Lol! Seriously, everyone knows where this is, even if they've never stopped by. ;) We've been a few times but it's not quite our top spot. It's a solid diner with good food. A bit pricey but overall, a good experience. Coffee was hot and fresh, biscuits tasted homemade with gravy that was well seasoned, eggs are always a solid choice. French toast was store-bought bread, a bit thin and could be made better at home. Potatoes (hash browns) need to be ordered well-done. Pancakes are okay. Service here is quick! Food will come out not long after ordering but there's always groups of people lingering at tables, talking and getting coffee refills. Service staff is friendly and efficient, and we've never seen them push folks out. It feels like there's a mix of locals and tourists here, with a big hotel so close by. It's always busy when open, but bigger than it looks, so we've never waited long for a table.

I went here late around 1:30 PM on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy, but there was a good amount of people there. There's an old 1950 ish vibe. The host seated me immediately. She didn't seem happy to be there. I waited five minutes before my server took my drink order. Then another three minutes for my water to get to the table. The server took my order and she showed me a way to order so that I can get what I want and save some money. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with baked macaroni and cheese, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. The food came out to my table no longer than 15 minutes later. The chicken was so delicious and the eggs were some of the best eggs that I've had in a while! The hashbrowns were good, but the baked Mac and cheese just wasn't as good as the others. It lacked flavour. The price wasn't bad. It was on par with the portions and taste. I would definitely come back again!

A very different (and delicious!) take on French toast with the banana bread! The chocolate hazelnut and the strawberries are a perfect compliment. If you like sweets in the morning, it's a must-try!

No problem with the food, just thought the price/value ratio was off. Not impressed enough to want to return unfortunately.

I had breakfast today at this very nice diner. All the help was fantastic. I had Traditional Eggs Benedict with hash browns. Everything was cooked as ordered the food was delicious. I ordered a piece of Carrot Cake to go and I just consumed it. It was one of the best I have ever had. Kudos to the bakery they get this from. Very reasonably priced for the size I wish I could have another piece. Leaving to go out of state and back home in the morning. If I come back to Dallas, I will definitely eat at this place again

One of my favorite places to eat breakfast everyone is always so nice and the food is always hot. I have one waiter that helps me all the time and she is awesome. Thanks so much for your service.

I live near this place and finally after 3 years, decided to try it out. Their lunch portion is huge! I ordered the beef tips with pasta and it was delicious! The portion was so much that I ate it for lunch and dinner!

This was my first time here. I have driven by this place many times on the way home and it is alway packed with people. So we decided to go. When you arrive it is a typical diner which is awesome the smell of the place was good. We order our food and I got wild hog omelette with biscuits and gravy that omelette was delicious it was filled with meat every bite I took was good. The biscuits and gravy was good the biscuits were soft and fluffy and with the gravy even better. Now when the food comes out it is a lot of food you will be satisfied. So, if you are wanting to try some good hardy breakfast come out to This great diner. Don't let the outside fool you.

Great classic food at a good cost. Gets busy. Worth the trip! Classic diner feel. Ordered the Greek omelette and it did not disappoint. Eggs Benedict was homemade and delicious as well. Their homemade gravy was fantastic.

We had breakfast here. I cannot rate the food as it was nothing special just eggs, sausage and hash brown. Did not taste anything different. I had their takeaway blueberry pie, coconut cream pie and banana pie. I just loved their pie. It was truly yummy. The ambiance was different to us usual cafes. It has kind of a cosy environment which I just loved. The customer service was also great.

Nice divey diner for breakfast or lunch. I mean that in a good way. Waitstaff is friendly and just what you'd expect.

Me and my wife went to this restaurant and she had the burrito with hash browns and I had eggs, turkey and hash browns.. it took like 10 minutes and it is great.. however, the pancakes were 25 or 30 mins.. is a pancake take 25 mins?!? I can flip a flapjack in 5 or 6 mins.. the food was ok, it was cold.. my wife was warm/hot and it was ok.. I would say 2.4 or so.. it was not outstanding but it is Ok.. again it is $$$ $41 for two people.. I will not be back.. owner: there are 80% of the breakfast restaurants that are cheaper than the business AND better food..

Been a while since we been here, as always they are accommodating. Small place as you know and if you don't then let me tell you it is. Went on a Sunday and the place was as expected busy, waited little for our table. I'm sorry for no pictures sometimes I just get ahead of myself but just managing some good home cooked breakfast that taste delicious no matter what item from menu you get. Come by check them out if you can they are worth the visit.

Tough One! The food is fine...Good, not Great (Tuna Club on Wheat Toast, Fries and Sweet Tea) Problem- Cost! I am not cheap...most would say far from it, but $26 for this pedestrian meal ($22 plus 20% tip) is freaking ridiculous! I haven't been here in a while, I prefer Mother's Daughter, but I wanted to give it one more chance...for half the price and comparable atmosphere, this will probably be my last time at the OMD! Mama's Daughter, Your Lost Son is Coming Home!

I'm giving four stars for diner food and feel. If you go in expecting and wanting a diner, you will get exactly what you want. There is nothing fancy about this place but it hits the mark when you want some diner breakfast. From the outside and inside it looks like an old time diner which I really enjoy. It was quite cramped with small tables. The four of us ordered omelets and we could barely fit all of our food on the table. But they also meant that we had a lot of food to eat for a good price.

This spot offers good comfort food at a reasonable price. The location is great and so is the customer service. I can see why people frequent this establishment. In general the food is pretty basic but I enjoyed it. If I'm in the area and need a quick and comforting meal, I'll definitely be back.

Such big portions and the food tasted incredible! Great service with such a great vibe inside. Will definitely come back again to try more food

This is a nice breakfast place. Good food and plenty of it. Good prices and great service. Food delivered very quickly and my iced tea topped off very often. They have an express menu that appears cheaper. As nice a breakfast place as I've seen in Dallas.

This place is Fantastic ! Yes, it's a little more expensive than usual but the quality and the serving sizes more than justify it. As unhealthy as it may be, I'm a big fan of country fried steak. The Original Market diner has the biggest and one of the best offerings that I've had. It is clearly made in-house. It was literally about 8" across and comes with a small bowl filled with country gravy on the side. Everything was cooked perfectly. The eggs were fluffy but not under cooked. I had hot tea with my breakfast which gave me 2 tea bags, a cup of hot water along with another to go cup filled with hot water and I was offered more when I was paying my bill. As you can see in my photo, the serving was huge. The plate was covered with eggs and hash browns with the country fried steak on top of it all. My server was Laura who checked on me to see if there was anything I needed several times. She was great. I can't wait to eat here again on my next trip to Dallas.

When I was looking at breakfast spots closer to Dallas, one of the photos on their online menu caught my attention. I thought it was what the Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread French Toast. I got to the parking lot a little after 9:30 am and it was packed. I was fortunate to catch of the few spots available. Surprisingly when I entered the restaurant, the young hostess could have seated me immediately. I spot two empty chairs next at the counter near the cash register, so I opted not to take up a table or booth just for one. I did not realize an elderly, very talkative regular would sit next to me. While waiting for someone to get my order, the regular suggested I order the omelette since it would give me the day's allotment of vegetables. Right before he made that suggestion, I was made aware of their sign about pie. Although he had not followed it himself this morning, he advised ordering dessert with breakfast. Eventually, a waitress stopped and got my order. She said the photo was the Iced Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Regardless, I still got the Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread French Toast. In case three pieces of bread was not sufficient, I also got a single sausage patty. Afterwards, the regular gave his approval on my order. I joked that the chocolate hazelnut would be my dessert. The French toast was more like a banana bread chocolate hazelnut sandwich. Rather than dump the chocolate hazelnut on top, the banana bread was cut in half and a moderate amount was spread between the slices. As a result, the French toast was not too sweet and I got a taste of chocolate hazelnut with each bite. None of the syrup given on the side was poured. The banana bread was moist enough not to require any. The dollops of whipped cream placed between the sandwiches cream made sure of that. Ordering the sausage patty was a waste of $3. Although it was three slices, I failed to consider a slice of banana bread is not equivalent of a slice of bread or brioche. I barely finished two slices without touching the sausage patty. The lack of the perfect rating was due to the closeness of the chairs. The chairs were placed to the left and right of the pie display case on the middle of the counter. As such, the two chairs between the cash register and display case were very close. How close? The talkative regular said something and I felt droplets on my arm. Even in the pre-pandemic era, I would not want another person's saliva droplets on my food. Fortunately, my hunger had been satiated. The waitress passed me several times when I had stopped eating. When she did not stop, I asked the cashier next to me for the check.

I stopped by with several friends after a morning workout, and my, was it a treat! I went with the smaller portion menu, which was still a sufficient amount of food for me. I got the 2-egg omelette with ham with fruits and 1 pancake. That was just enough variety and portion size for me, and it was just around $10! Service was friendly and quick, even though the restaurant seemed pretty busy. Loved my experience here!

Fantastic late breakfast. The food and coffee were amazing and the waitress was super attentive.

Cute little spot in the medical district. Diner-style environment and breakfast options until 3pm! Our waitress was fantastic, friendly, and accommodating. The place is very small and usually packed, so anything you say can and will be heard by the neighboring tables!

Prices tend to be on the high side here, so I chose the Express Breakfast, which has slightly fewer offerings & costs less. Wait service is super friendly, coffee arrives in branded mugs (see my pics), tables are a bit close together (choose a booth & you won't have this problem), the main menu is huge, and you can also order from the old fashioned Blue Plate Specials menu. Hot sauce, jellies, creamers, etc. adorn your table, just like a typical diner. We enjoyed it. Get here early, or you'll be waiting a while to get a table.

I loved this place! A true all American authentic diner. It is nostalgic, and the food is homemade comfort food.

This is the first review, whether positive or negative, that I have ever actually written and posted on Yelp in my life. However, this place is such a hidden gem that I almost feel obligated to inform as many people as possible about how amazing it is. Upon entering the restaurant, I immediately noticed the ambiance, which resembled that of a classic 1950's diner. This was particularly cool because the place has been around since 1953. The hostess who greeted me was an absolute sweetheart. She promptly seated me, took my drink order, and within a minute, my coffee and water were already on my table. Personally, when I visit a diner, a significant part of my evaluation is based on how frequently the coffee cups are refilled, and this place exceeded my expectations. Throughout the entire hour and a half I was there, despite being incredibly busy, the coffee was constantly being refilled, whether it was by the manager, hostess, or my waitress. Although the waitresses were quite busy, they didn't come to my table for about 10 minutes after I sat down. Normally, this would be considered slow service. However, it was not an issue here because the exceptional teamwork at this place allowed the hostess and manager to step in and not only bring me my coffee but also refill it before my waitress even arrived at my table. This was a nice change of pace considering a-lot of restaurants nowadays are staffed by a bunch of lazy kids sitting on their phones, scrolling through reels on instagram and smoking their vapes, more worried about how their hair looks than taking care of customers. Clearly, the management and leadership, all the way up to the owner, deserve an A+ rating. Once my waitress, Bobbe, did arrive, she was one of the sweetest individuals I have ever encountered. While taking my order, she had a smile on her face and patiently answered my questions about the menu items. She also asked me questions to help me decide what to order. We settled on the Sam's Benedict, and it was absolutely divine. The food was undoubtedly fresh and the delicious hollandaise sauce was homemade. Despite the restaurant being packed and the staff being incredibly busy (and possibly understaffed), my food still arrived at my table within 12-15 minutes. After devouring my entire plate of Sam's Benedict, Bobbe came by my table and assisted me in selecting a dessert. We decided on the chocolate peanut butter pie, and it was indescribably amazing. Overall, there is a 100% chance that I will be returning, and I highly recommend that anyone reading this review makes their way to this place as soon as possible. 10/10.

Stopped in because of the great Yelp reviews and it was close to our hotel. I can tell why this place has great reviews. There was a bit of a wait because we had a large party and it was a weekend morning but it was worth it. The waffle was delicious, the accompanying chicken was so delicious. Husband had chicken fried steak with eggs, so good. The kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes. Worth a visit!

Very fast service. Small restaurant with limited walkway - don't bring your suicase/bully backpack in. You will bump into someone. Food was decent, and very fast.

Ridiculously overpriced!!! You lost me as a customer. 1 Belgium waffle and two small sausage patties and a cup of coffee for 23 dollars!!!! I almost spit my teeth out! I asked the waitress was that a joke and she said no. NEVER AGAIN will I grace your doors! We had a good run but you've outpriced yourself for average food! RIDICULOUS

Very good breakfast on a busy Saturday morning. Parking lot was full but we were seated right away. Wait staff was helpful explaining menu options and quick to turn our order into the kitchen. Delicious hot breakfast. I want to return soon to try so many more options.

Home style cooking! This little diner is a quick and easy delicious home cooked good meal. We went for breakfast and enjoyed our bacon and eggs with a large fluffy pancake! Yum, the pancakes are so delicious! I would like to stop in and try their lunch since they have so many different options. Covid: everyone is wearing masks and the seating is kind of separated where I felt comfortable enough.

Stopped in to have breakfast with my hubby and daughter on a Saturday morning. The wait wasn't bad but the place was PACKED! Which was a bit alarming with COVID and all. Some of the staff wore masks and some didn't. Our waitress was either having a bad morning or just rude I couldn't figure it out. The food was delicious and the price was definitely decent however I prefer a lil less crowding so I'm a bit conflicted on whether I personally will ho back. That being said my hubby has returned with his colleagues from work as he enjoyed the food.

Tasteless food. And that assumes one actually gets what one orders. Okay service. Below average ambiance. I want to like it, but I'm throwing in the towel.

We came here because we were looking for a price discount dinner, but without a decrease in quality of food. We actually found the ambiance to beet out our regular place, luckys, but the food was almost just as good. Our service was also amazing, as Bobby made our first trip unforgettable. You also get a free piece of pie on your birthday which was nice! We will be back.

The food was amazing. I remember coming here on the weekend to get pancakes with my mom. Our server was really attentive, patient, and knew the menu like the back of her hand! I ordered 1 egg, hash browns, wheat toast. My bf ordered the chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy! I really wish I could have helped him eat the biscuits but the portions are so big that you leave feeling really full! The diner is still the same as it's been all these years. I love it . Prices are reasonable as well!

I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed with the Original Market Diner. I really do love a good diner and when I first arrived with my two girls (ages 7-11) I was excited because it looked the part. The decor was "old school" Dallas and it even had a revolving display case full of delicious looking pies. We were there for breakfast so unfortunately we didn't get to try any. I should also say that I have never had any other meal there besides this breakfast. The staff was attentive and friendly enough but my problem was with the quality of the food for the price. As I said earlier, I love a good diner. The food should be simple and remind you of a home cooked meal and that just wasn't the case. Together we had eggs, pancakes and a blueberry waffle with sides of bacon and sausage. The pancakes were a bit chewy and I had to drown them in syrup. The "blueberry" waffle was just a plain waffle with a side of blueberry compote that looked like the kind you get out of a can. The eggs were done well and the bacon and sausage were both decent but nothing special. I could have chalked all that up to "just a run of the mill diner" and been ok with it. But the biggest issue I had was with the price. The total bill for the 3 of us was over $60 before tip and we didn't order any alcohol. We ordered 2 adult breakfast plates, one kids plate, coffee and juice. I know inflation is real but this just seems plain overpriced. We live in Dallas and we were just having a stay-cation at the nearby Anatole, maybe the proximity to the hotels in this part of town allows them to charge such high prices. If I would have known the quality I was going to get for the price point, I would have just paid for room service. This is just my humble opinion and maybe it will help some other family looking for a breakfast option. Quick update: I just told my daughters about my review and one of them asked me to include that they thought their meal was excellent. She ordered the kids scrambled eggs and bacon. She also didn't pay but I wanted to include her to be fair.

This place is pretty good for some old fashion diner foods. I got the eggs benedict, & it was absolutely delicious. They give you real Canadian bacon & rich hollandaise sauce. Breakfast is available all day, & the portions are huge! Not to mention, the staff is very friendly.

As Yogi Berra said "this place is so crowded, no one goes there anymore"'. I admit I miss 10 years ago when it was always the same people, they were so friendly and you get get Sunday lunch for two under $50.

While we were in town we thought we'd try it out. It was a mixed experience. We really liked the old school diner vibe that the place has. Our server was personable. I ordered the blueberry waffle, bacon and two biscuits. I'll start with the positive. The bacon was properly prepared - too many places cook their bacon until it's crispy and breaks up - here the bacon was perfectly chewy but not under done. The biscuits were - ok. They seemed a tad bit dry inside and the outside could have been baked a bit more. The blueberry waffle was a disappointment. It was about 6-7" diameter and no thicker than a frozen boxed waffle. It came sprinkled with a bit of powder sugar and a side of blueberry pie filling. The waffle had no crispiness to it at all - not soggy but definitely undercooked. For $14 I was expecting more from a waffle. My wife had eggs over easy which were prepared well. The hash browns were very good, homestyle, crispy on the outside and tender but not mushy on the inside. Definitely made from scratch! She also had the chocolate hazelnut banana bread French toast. First, the portion was generous. The combo of banana bread with the chocolate hazelnut was delightful. That said, the outside did not have the crispy coating or texture one expects from French toast. It was much more like banana bread and much less like French toast. Overall, I might have given them a 4-star, but $43 for the above is a bit pricey for a diner. If we happened to be by the place and wanted breakfast (which is served all day) I might go in, but would not drive any distance to go back.

Awesome little diner. Good service. Exactly what you need for a late or all-day breakfast.

This is my reward for another medical trip. :-) I enjoy this little place and the homestyle menu. I like breakfast all day and that is always available also. The staff have been very helpful and attentive. It's a diner but it is a 10.