Looking to try the best diners in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top-rated affordable diners in Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Borderline Cafe
Topping the list is Borderline Cafe. Located at 18510 Detroit Ave., the breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated affordable diner in Lakewood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp.
Come hungry, but leave your credit card at home. This cash-only joint serves up classic diner fare like Southwestern omelets, buttermilk pancakes, huevos rancheros, bacon and avocado Benedict, stuffed French toast, veggie quesadillas, and steak and egg sliders.
2. Shore Restaurant
Next up is Shore Restaurant, situated at 12009 Detroit Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp, the diner has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
"Typical diner but with a Greek twist," Yelper Ashley S. noted. "Order nearly anything with gyro meat on the side. Good food, great staff and service. It's cash only but there's an ATM inside."
3. The Place To Be
The Place To Be, located at 1391 Warren Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable diner and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 96 reviews.
Breakfast classics include two eggs any style with a choice of meat like bacon, sausage links, patties, turkey links or ham steak; country biscuits; a selection of eggs Benedict; homemade potato pancakes; Philly steak breakfast burritos; and peach supreme waffles topped with whipped cream.
4. Gray Dog Diner
Gray Dog Diner is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 13411 Detroit Ave. to try the daytime cafe for yourself.
This diner offers special event catering and specializes in dishes like country fried steak and eggs with sausage gravy and home fries; breakfast bowls with sausage gravy, cheddar cheese, home fries and breakfast meat; a selection of omelets; burgers, wraps, sandwiches, hot dogs and sides like coleslaw and french fries.
5. Joe's Deli & Restaurant
Finally, check out Joe's Deli & Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the deli and diner by heading over to 11750 Madison Ave.
Keep an eye out for hearty sandwiches piled high with pastrami, chicken salad or corned beef on white bread; deli trays and party plates featuring a selection of sliced meats, cheeses, deviled eggs and olives; grilled chicken tawook; and grilled chicken cordon bleu.
