The Flame Diner

1020 W Buchanan St, California
(573) 796-2450

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Parker Cash

This is the second time we've been waited on by Mary the owner's wife. Both times she was extremely rude. She took our order and then sat down in a booth and watched her phone with the volume so high we could barely hear each other talk. Some kind of Turkish music. The other waitress brought our food out, took our empty plates, and refilled our coffee. When we went to pay our bill the other waitress was taking an order and Mary saw me standing there, but continued to watch her phone. After a few minutes, she got up, but she was extremely rude. Needless to say, I don't think we'll be visiting there again. She really needs to work on her customer service skills. I've heard others complain about her. It doesn't make me want to come back anytime soon. The window seals had flies and there was food all over the floor and the booths were dirty. Nobody was cleaning up. I saw two employees on their phones. Thanks for the hospitality Mary, we won't be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

John Shilling

Got eggs over easy, but the yolks were cooked almost through. But overall everything else was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jillian Schmidt

Pretty decent little diner! Fast service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Lena Gibson

Over priced for the portion you receive the biscuits and gravy were alright. The service wasn't great.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Todd Ray

Excellent food and service. Clean and well decorated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Wagenknecht

I went here with my cousin. I am glad he suggested it. I ordered the chopped steak with mashed potatos and brown gravy and a salad. Everything was done perfectly. The mattress was nice. They had really good tasting tea.
My cousin had half a fried chicken and a salad . It looked great, and he said it tasted great .
One reason for going was to verify for ourselves that on Fridays, throughout the lent season, they have walleye on Fridays. Now I am going to have to try that and if I get to I will add to this review.
The dinner was very clean and neat and the staff pleasant and helpful. I look forward to going back and I hope you give them a try too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach Wilson

Hey bob, next time you want to buy something from someone, don’t have them drive half way there just to back out👍 not sure how many times you do this but hopefully others speak up too.

Kris Corum

Could use a little more atmosphere but good food and nice people

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura L

We ended up at the Flame Diner moments after a horrible visit at another restaurant in the area. This was our first time there and we're pleasantly surprised! Our server was awesome, very friendly, and knowledgeable of the menu. Our food came out quickly - the Wisconsin cheeseburger was delicious and my husband loved his breakfast! Highly recommend ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Bacon Eggs and Toast Hash

Dawn Turner

This place is so yummy. Down home food and home style feel. The hash stack was perfect hash browns, breakfast meats, sausage gravy, eggs, and cheese was more than filling and could only eat 1/2. It also comes with Vlore cinnamon bread that melts in your mouth. They have lunch and dinner specials and pie. Wonderful place to eat that won’t disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage Gravy, Toast

Keith Bradford

Friendly service from the moment we entered. Food was hot and delicious. Desert was Blackberry cobbler ala mode, I'll get it again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Huhmann

Good good fast large portion

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vince Jungenberg Jr

Good little local spot. Food was good, so was service. Good selection of foods offered. Will definitely be back.... Gotta get a fresh slice of German Chocolate Cake!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

John Ives

Had breakfast very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ginny Rice

a nice clean place ? ?. all the food is home cooked right there at the restaurant, and fresh as can be . Their fried fish is excellent ?%. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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