Lemoyne Diner

I had a pleasant experience at this establishment, although I am unsure if I would return. They definitely made an impression on me. The cooked grits with apple butter had a nice country flavor, and the fried steak was absolutely wonderful. My sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly, and nothing was overly seasoned. All the dishes were edible, including the gravy that accompanied the country fried steak. I was particularly impressed with the cashier and the customer service provided by the other staff members. Overall, I really appreciated my experience there. Skraitup!
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This place is a solid 3 stars but not a step above. Its definitely not the most clean restaurant I've ever been inside of, and the food is mid-tier at best. Service was great, however another server was talking in front of guests about how much she could drink and drive and coming into work hung-over.

We ordered a burger, pastrami sandwich, and a cheesesteak.

Cheesesteak - tasted fine but overcooked and kind of dry. Wiz was good and the gravy on the fries is a canned gravy that i happen to enjoy... but the fries were cold

Burger - im told it was good but i didnt try it.

Pastrami - they talk it up on the menu but its severly lacking. Dry, flavorless and just poor.

I doubt we will be back. There are much better choices in the area for a similar price.

First impressions, it is very different from what was on of my favorite places to eat over the last 30 years. It is clean and bright inside. Wait staff was quick to sit, silverware is spotless. I have placed my order and while waiting I am watching my waitress play with some kids that were done eating and looking restless. I am very impressed with her kindness, it is not very busy yet as it is a new establishment, but she is taking her money and letting them play games. It is a sign of kindness, that I love to see in people. Their parents just apologized and she told them that is was fine. (They are restless not being spoiled.). The new owner has experience in the field, because he has hired experienced servers.

Internet juke box that looks like a replica of a classic 1950’s Wurlitzer. Touch Tunes, so you likely already have the app loaded. Juke box is not yet hooked up to the internet, may take a few weeks or owner is looking to keep a set music set.

Menu is full on with a lot of home made items, soups and some impressive sandwiches. House roasted turkey. I decided on the home made meat loaf, with a side of mashed potatoes, and pickled beets. A nice selection of sides, and what looks to be a very nice desert cabinet.
Staff is moving faster as the dinner crowd is coming in. Owner is on site.

Meatloaf is perfection. Two slices, and British style brown gravy. Mashed potatoes are rich and creamy, a butter finish. With that gravy they are better than my own…. Might be a splash of heavy cream in them.

Pickled beets are a good quality tinned, sliced. Deep earthy flavor. These are the more expensive on the list of dinner fair. Very good choice on the owners part. (That means the other canned or frozen items are very likely high quality.)

I just heard that all the dressings are homemade. So don’t expect florescent orange French! I think this is a great service to people who have food dye allergies.

Homemade French Onion soup, perfectly executed. The onions are caramelized, but not disintegrated, they are just the right spot to not fall apart, yet yield to the tooth.

As things are starting to pick up, the staff is adapting, the experienced waitress is swinging up and directing the newer maybe first time wait staff what to do and where to go. Owner, and manager are seating people and reciting specials from the board and the side that change so they are not on the menu.

Portions are generous, I am a big boy, and I am taking a box home with a late night snack of meatloaf and whipped potatoes and gravy on the both.

I think the most shocking is I have added no seasoning at the table. I didn’t think of it as everything was seasoned perfectly. No salt, no pepper, no ketchup…

I am so pleased I think I am in for a slice of something and a cup of coffee… you can tell a lot about a place if they don’t buy cheap coffee. Well coffee is not cheap, tastes mountain, not valley. So likely Hawaiian, could be Kona Gold, been a while that I was at a food show, but not cheap. Smooth and rich.

Added a slice of Baklava, and I am a Baklava snob. I prefer it room temperature, I didn’t ask for it to be warmed up, so it is not a flavorful as it could be. That said it is solid. Nice layering, rich with nuts, not drowning in syrup, so you can still taste the shuttle flavors. Off set by really good quality coffee, this makes a true treat. All for under $25.00.

Owner just stopped by and for a box for me. He defiantly is not a first time owner.

Another server just came on at 5:00 to take the heat off. The local older set in the area has a tenancy to eat out earlier in the evening. So it picked up quickly. This is my first time here, and it sounds like a lot of people have been before. Considering it has not been open a month yet. Traffic is good. Repeat business also speaks to the good quality I have experienced today.

I can highly recommend the location, the staff is great, and they all look like they are veterans, but one new young waitress.

We have eaten Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner here now multiple times. The Menu and food are Awesome. The owner Walid is a great person. The jukebox music is spot on. The servers are pleasant. Visit this diner if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed!!

The staff was absolutely wonderful - they’re working very hard, especially with it being the first week open. Food came out hot, tasted delicious. Took about 20-30 min for it too come out, but again first week so takes time. They did the best they could considering the age of the building + the previous condition. Not a fan, but good food so who cares on what the inside looks like. Just wish there was music.

Had the best onion rings in the area, for sure. For size of the meal/cost, it is very spot on if not cheaper than other restaurants in the area. We will be back, but maybe for takeout next time.

Food in picture: Reuben with French onion rings. Kid’s chicken tenders with fries