"Pure Quill in Edgewood brings nostalgic diner vibes, with worn booths basking in sunlight, Dolly Parton serenading through the speakers, and a mood so relaxed it feels right to kick off your shoes (but don’t do this). It's never too busy, so this place works for sneaking away during a hectic workday or when you don’t feel like people’ing. You’ll get a filling, delicious old-school lunch here, like a cod sandwich so messy it deserves a bib, a crispy fried chicken sandwich piled high with pickles, lettuce, and honey mustard on a buttery bun, or hearty fried chicken livers over rice." - jacinta howard
"A reliable East Side favorite offering comfort food executed with intention; dependable hits and a solid beverage program make it a convenient local choice for neighborhood meetings." - Henna Bakshi
"When you want an old-school lunch or breakfast, Edgewood’s Pure Quill Superette slings good Southern classics like a cold meatloaf sandwich, a bologna club, and a simple but fantastic fried chicken sandwich drenched in honey mustard. But the main reason you should slide into a booth at this retro diner is for the Cod Royale. It’s our favorite sandwich, maybe ever (and also the messiest). A lightly fried piece of cod finds its soulmate in a tangy tartar-like sauce with shredded lettuce and pickles. Just be prepared for commitment because after you try it once, you’ll be a regular here." - juli horsford, nina reeder
"When modern life feels like a fast-moving hamster wheel, jump off and hit this Edgewood diner with a charming retro feel and tasty lunch and breakfast classics. Just down the street from El Tesoro, Pure Quill Superette channels the old-school luncheonette spirit with pale yellow booths, black vintage chandeliers, and Dolly Parton belting out bangers in the background. You won't find TVs buzzing here. Instead you can inspect the wall covered with vintage cigarette ads while you tear into a rice bowl topped with fried chicken liver and creamy gravy or the massive (and messy) fried cod sandwich dripping with a tangy tartar-like sauce—our favorite item on the menu. And if you want to pick up groceries for later, the superette also harkens back to a time when people said "harkens back" and shopped for all their essentials at small-town general stores. So you can also come here to pick up locally butchered meats, produce, and a variety of excellent pickled vegetables. Oh, and no one will judge if you snag a bottle of champagne to go with your hot dog. Food Rundown photo credit: Amy Sinclair Cod Royale A lightly fried piece of cod swims in a tangy tartar-like sauce with shredded lettuce and pickles. And it’s all bookended by a buttery bun. In theory, it sounds simple, but once you take the first bite, the flavors marvelously combine to form one of the best (and messiest) sandwiches ever. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Fried Chicken Livers With Rice & Gravy If you don’t like chicken liver, this dish will change your mind. Seriously, order this. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Fried Chicken Sandwich Perfectly fried chicken. Pickles. Lettuce. Honey mustard. A buttery bun. It’s simple, but it’s fantastic. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Pimento Burger The pimento cheese on this burger is melty, which we love. The patty is thick and full of meaty flavor. It’s not going on our best burger list, but it’s a really solid effort. All The Way Dog This hot dog is wet. It’s loaded down with smoky chili, tangy slaw, and a cheese sauce, so it’s hard to eat with your hands. But we’d order it again when we’re craving a dog and don’t mind using utensils to get the job done. photo credit: Amy Sinclair Sausage, Egg, & Cheese A fluffy egg patty, smoky sausage, and cheese sauce sit on a buttery bun. It’s a great way to start your morning or refuel in the afternoon. And don’t skip those fried green tomatoes on the side that have the ideal level of crisp and crunch. Squash Pancakes These have a hoe cake consistency and hardly any squash flavor. But with a drizzle of thick syrup and a slight brush of apple butter we dig it. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - Juli Horsford
"When modern life feels like a fast-moving hamster wheel, jump off and hit this Edgewood diner with a charming retro feel and tasty lunch and breakfast classics. Just down the street from El Tesoro, Pure Quill Superette has an old-school spirit, pale yellow booths, and a few shelves stocked with jarred foods and other sundries that you’d probably find in some small-town general store. You won't find TVs buzzing here. Instead you can inspect a wall covered with vintage cigarette ads while you tear into a rice bowl topped with fried chicken liver and creamy gravy. Our favorite order here is the massive (and messy) fried cod sandwich dripping with a tangy tartar-like sauce. " - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard