Looking to try the top diners around? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best diners in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. The Local Fry
At the front of the list is The Local Fry. Located at 21 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill, it's the highest rated diner in Baltimore. It boasts 4.5 stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp.
With a menu inspired by the owner's travels, patrons can try recipes hailing from Ireland, Korea, Greece, Italy, Mexico and the United States. A selection of Asian-style sandwiches and rice bowls are on offer along with Hawaiian fries and Buffalo wings.
2. Southside Diner
Next up is Southside Diner, situated at 893 E. Fort Ave. at the Southside Marketplace. With 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp, the restaurant in the Locust Point neighborhood has proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, look for Greek specialties like gyros and spinach pie as well as burgers, sandwiches, melts, wraps, steak and Maryland crab soup.
3. Broadway Diner
On the city's east side, Broadway Diner is serving up comfort food 24 hours a day. Located at 6501 Eastern Ave., the popular spot has earned four stars out of 292 reviews on Yelp.
On line for breakfast and lunch are items like cream chipped beef, vegetarian omelets, burgers and paninis. Dinner entrees include baked moussaka, stuffed scallops and fried crab cake. There are also several pasta, chicken and veal based plates. (See full menu here.)
4. Pete's Grille
Pete's Grille, a traditional American diner with breakfast and brunch in Waverly, is another go-to. With four stars out of 169 Yelp reviews, it's gained a loyal following.
Egg and seafood platters, breakfast sandwiches, hotcakes, burgers, meat dishes and more are all available at 3130 Greenmount Ave.
Take it from Carmen M., who reviewed Pete's Grille in March: "Best diner I've been too in a while! Amazing food, great ambiance and attentive staff. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area!"
5. New America
Head downtown to check out New America, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. You can find the New American diner with breakfast and brunch at 429 N. Eutaw St., Suite 1N.
Only open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for brunch, offerings include buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, corn pancakes with rhubarb compote, chilaquiles and more. (See the full menu here.)
