Palace Diner
Diner · Biddeford ·
Vintage railcar diner with elevated comfort fare and famed pancakes
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Vintage railcar diner with elevated comfort fare and famed pancakes
"It’s practically a crime to visit without stopping at the Palace Diner for its sky-high tuna melt or a stack of perfectly cooked flapjacks." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Operating in one of the last remaining Pollard train dining cars in America, this 15-seat counter in Biddeford serves a lumberjack-worthy breakfast that dates back to 1927 when it once ran 24/7; now open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (walk-ins and cash only), highlights include the tuna melt on grilled challah, brown butter banana bread, and the signature Palace potatoes." - Annie Brown Verdin
"If you decide to break up your road trip into two days of driving, stop at Palace Diner in Biddeford at the start of your second day. Go early, since there are only 15 seats available at the train car counter. The dine-in and takeout menus do vary slightly, but either way, you should try their fluffy buttermilk flapjacks and the deluxe breakfast sandwich that comes with a thick square slab of eggs, cheddar, jalapeños, mayo, and your choice of bacon or sausage on a toasted english muffin." - anne cruz, carlo mantuano
"One of Maine’s oldest diners recommended as a classic breakfast stop to kick off a day of winter activities, prized for nostalgic atmosphere and hearty morning fare." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Start your day with a stack of the world’s greatest flapjacks at Palace Diner." - Travel + Leisure Editors