Introducing the Van Dorn Diner, a charming and retro-themed eatery located in a bustling neighborhood. Known for its delicious breakfast and brunch offerings, the diner has garnered rave reviews from patrons who appreciate its friendly service and delectable menu options. With a focus on classic dishes such as French toast, hash browns, and eggs benedict, the diner exudes a nostalgic and inviting atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more. The cozy, vintage-inspired decor adds to the overall appeal of the dining experience, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. Whether seeking a hearty breakfast or a leisurely brunch, the Van Dorn Diner promises a delightful and memorable dining experience for all who step through its doors.
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Amenities and More
- Wine
- Credit cards
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Plenty of parking
- Outdoor seating
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Quick bite
- Tourists
- Breakfast
Reviews
A nice atmosphere and amazing customer service!
Food average but a bit too expensive for the quality.
Eggs a la Benedict: not balanced flavors. A bit too lemony. In my opinion definitely need to work and perfect the recipe.
Vegetarian Scrambled Eggs, taste was bland. A pinch of salt or a bit more made a difference.
Pancakes were awesome.
I don't mind price for excellent food but price should be based on how good the food parties or sleeps in your mouth.
LOCATION:
Good spot with tons of parking
RETURN FACTOR
60%
RECOMMEND A FRIEND FACTOR
30%
We always hit up this place for a delicious breakfast. It's a cute little diner.
The BLT on Rye bred is my favorite.
The staff always takes really good care of you and it seems like it's a good place to work, because they always seem to have plenty of people.
Awesome place, the decor was reminiscent of vintage and retro, not that I would know. The food was great and reasonably priced. It was pretty busy but luckily we didn’t have to wait long to get a table. We were coming home from a long road trip and this place hit the spot for us!
Delicious breakfast! First time eating here. Food was made within 15 minutes. Decent prices. Definitely recommend. 👍🏾
This diner and food were great! We arrived around 11:30 a.m., and it was super packed. There was a 20-minute wait that didn't take long at all. We had 6 in our group and sat at different tables to save on time due to so many people there. I ordered the Veggie Omlet with hashbrowns and toast with a side of avocado. My husband ordered the Van Dorn Deluxe with a side of sausage patties (2 nicely sized, not pictured), and we ordered a full stack of pancakes for the kids. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! 3 pancakes was enough for my 10 year old and 18 month old to share with some left over. I also ordered the special of the day Sunrise Mimosa. It was served in a flute and had more champagne than anything else. Service was great, and the establishment was clean overall. Parking is good as well as it is located in a shopping mall. I would definitely visit again and recommend you try it if you're ever in the area.
Food was great, service was superb and quick, however it took a long time for the food to arrive~ I love the 1950-60s vibe~
About as good as ihop. The food was bland and the hollandaise was bag in box from Nestle.
Irish Benedict: The corn beef and hash was mushy and the biscuits underneath were doughy.
Service was great and atmosphere was retro route 32 NJ diner.
Good sized serving and nice staff. A lovely outdoor area too. Price a little high on mimosas , but what can you do !
Location
281 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States
Hours
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Monday
06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Tuesday
06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Wednesday
06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Thursday
06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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Friday
06:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Saturday
06:30 AM - 08:00 PM
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Sunday
06:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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