Wondering where to find the best diners near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top diners in Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Borderline Cafe
Topping the list is Borderline Cafe. Located at 18510 Detroit Ave., the breakfast and brunch spot is the highest rated diner in Lakewood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp.
This cash-only spot has a variety of fare options including house specialties, sandwiches, breakfast entrees and breakfast burritos. Notable menu options include steak and egg sliders, chorizo breakfast burritos and classic buttermilk pancakes.
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.
This old-school eatery has salads, entrees, steak and seafood fare. Look for the sirloin strip steak served with choice of potato and soup or salad; the Fisherman's Platter with whitefish, cod, shrimp and scallops served with choice of potato; and the spaghetti and meatballs served with bread. Take a look at the menu here.
3. The Place To Be
The Place To Be, located at 1391 Warren Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers classic American fare and more, four stars out of 96 reviews.
Look for extensive breakfast menu options like three-egg omelets, breakfast classics, skillets, eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwiches. Notable choices include the country fried steak served with two eggs any style; the Crazy omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and Swiss cheese; and the Tree Hugger Skillet with broccoli, mushrooms and tomatoes.
4. Gray Dog Diner
Gray Dog Diner, a daytime eatery that serves breakfast and lunch, is another go-to, with four stars out of 75 Yelp reviews. Head over to 13411 Detroit Ave. to see for yourself.
On the menu, offerings include pancakes, French toast, omelets, sandwiches, burgers, deli wraps, soups and hot dogs along with a kids menu. Take a look at the full range of menu options here.
Yelper Julian S. wrote, "The food is what you'd expect from a diner at very affordable prices. Their chocolate chip pancakes as well as the biscuits and gravy definitely hit the spot!"
5. Joe's Deli & Restaurant
Then there's Joe's Deli & Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli and diner at 11750 Madison Ave. Open in its current state since 1994, this spot offers breakfast, lunch and dinner fare with a number of libations, appetizers and desserts to boot.
Notable breakfast menu options include Floridian French toast sprinkled with wheat germ and powdered sugar, covered with fresh fruit; the Greek Fetish omelet with roasted red peppers, feta cheese and spinach topped with black olives and red onions; and the Croissant Special, scrambled eggs with bacon, ham and sausage with melty American cheese. Breakfast fare is served from 7-10:30 a.m.
Later in the day, look for appetizers like fried mozzarella, Buffalo wings and chicken tenders; hot pastrami, tuna melt and Reuben sandwiches; and dinner entrees such as chicken Parmesan, liver and onions and fried chicken.
