South Side Diner

Might be the place for breakfast but don’t try it for dinner. The waitresses did a great job but the dinner food was mediocre and took forever. Stick to the am.

Great breakfast spot
The wait staff is excellent
However like most small breakfast places coffee is poor quality…
Americans are used to Starbucks quality these days
Improve it get 5 stars from me

Cute little diner on the south side of town. Stopped by for a quick breakfast before church this morning and it was yummy. Affordable and quick service, we were in and out within 30 minutes.
I ordered the South Side Diner French Toast and I loved it. The kind of bread they use is unique and it was cooked perfectly. We would definitely come back.
Our only «complaint» was that they did not offer to refill our drinks until we were done with our meal.

I really wanted to like this place. The prices are super reasonable, the atmosphere is home-​y and cozy and they serve breakfast all day as any good diner should. Unfortunately my blueberry pancakes were sickeningly sweet to the point of being inedible. And I don’t just mean they were on the sweet side, I mean it tasted like someone accidentally put double the correct amount of sugar in the batter. My husband (who is way less picky than me in general about things being too sweet) tried them and agreed. Alas, my quest for great pancakes in the Lafayette area continues…

South side is just a classic diner with friendly staff members! The chicken tenders are always fresh and tasty and my husband loves the bbq pulled pork. They’re typically very quick and we always feel ok bringing our two kiddos since some of the servers recognize them and the older patrons find them entertaining!

Very Dirty restaurant! The coffee had a film on it and what looked like dirt on the rim. The tea was nasty and cloudy. The waitress told us that the water softener was off cycle right now. There was nothing they could do. I ordered the Philly steak with onion rings… Onion rings tasted like they were fried in old oil and the Philly had no taste:(my husband ordered a western omelet, it was bland as well. I do not recommend this place!

We stopped here on our way to our niece wedding weekend. Being from out of tow we rely on Unilocal for good places to eat, stay and visit. Great little dinner. Everyone is so friendly and great service. Food was delicious.

I love diners and this one is classic. The breakfast was very good. I especially liked the grilled biscuits and gravy. Our server Maddie was very friendly and responsive. I will make a point of eating breakfast here again next time I am in Lafayette.

The need for Sat morning breakfast driven by a trip to Lafayette and Fri night libations resulted in a Southside Diner table sitting. Our little group LOVES breakfast and we judge all breakfast seatings against our own kitchen. Southside Diner did not disappoint.
The establishment has a combination of counter seating, tables — mostly four-​tops, and booths. Kind of a 60’s thing going on. It is bright and cheery with lots of hustle and bustle. From the buzz of the patrons already there, I’d say a good amount of regulars. Always a good sign!
Our fare included in no particular order: 4 eggs over easy, a western omelet, hash browns, fried potatoes (fresh cubed with skin and fried, not often found in restaurants these days), ham slice, lots-​o-​bacon, couple-​o pancakes, bowl of grits, wheat toast, coffee, jellies, butters, creams. All for a very reasonable $ 23 before tip!
Everything, including the service, was more than up to snuff. Can’t wait to return for a shot at some biscuits and sausage gravy and homemade pie.
Now if only we could have ordered a mimosa, that fifth star would be shinning bright!

If ever a place deserved a five star, this is it. If you go here and don’t like the food or the friendly service, I’m not sure what your looking for. We just moved to town 3 months ago. I’ve been there 3 times, everything is good and the people working there treat you like family. This is a perfect example of how a business should be ran. Sunday morning breakfast? Get there early, this place Is hopping !

I love their specials. Mon is chicken and noodles Tues is Salisbury steak Wed is meatloaf and Thurs is beef and noodles. .always served with a beverage, mashed potatoes, a roll and either corn or green beans. Plus a huge selection of pies!

My favorite place to get really good diner food. It’s the special place I take my Granddaughter.

Came here for breakfast on a Sunday and got right in. My husband had the special with eggs, pancakes and bacon. I had the veggie omelette. The good news; they got both our orders ABSOLUTELY right! Seriously, over medium eggs were exactly right, I got fruit on the side that was the correct substitution, and easy cheese in my omelette! It seems that often especially with busy breakfast places that they are so busy churning out orders that they miss the special requests-​so great positive. The staff were tremendous, very fast and friendly service. The only reason for the 3 stars is that the pancake my husband ordered was cakey and not really that good. It is a diner in a strip mall so not great atmosphere but they make up for it with their customer service.

Went with high expectations, ordered the breaded tenderloin & fries… just average processed frozen tenderloin.

A nice mom and pop style diner. Food is decent, the place is clean, and their staff has been friendly when I’ve visited. This place has always been pretty busy –even at 3pm on a Friday. They have opened a new section of the store for more seating.

I had been wanting to go here for a while, but since I’ve moved back to Illinois and only frequent Lafayette on occasion it tends to slip my mind. Wanting breakfast food but something other than the 3 – 4 restaurant chains on 26, I decided to look on Unilocal for more options and was reminded about this diner.
I was expecting to have to wait upon on arrival, since it’s a Sunday, but we were able to pick a booth right away. The menu is nice and short and to the point. I love that.
I ordered the Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and whipped cream with a side of bacon and over easy eggs. The only reason this place didn’t get a five star from me was due to three things. 1. My eggs were not cooked as I had ordered 2. The strawberry topping also had cherries in it and 3. The food although good, did not have a significant memorable quality for me. That being said I would still go back. I’d like to try the biscuits and gravy.
My fiancé loved this place and it’s the type of diner he is accustomed to. He said the bacon was great, toast wasn’t burnt and a bonus they had his favorite «mixed berry» jelly and his cheese omelette was really delicious.
We will definitely be back when we want that very simple but to the point breakfast diner experience.

As a new Purdue Boilermaker my family and I were looking for a good place to grab some breakfast. We’re here a week earlier to get acquainted with the area and for me to get settled in so we found this place which is not a very long drive from our hotel.
The minute we walked in we were instantly greeted with hospitality that us Southern Californians aren’t used to experiencing in public!
The food was great and the biscuit and gravy was a huge hit with my family! We also gorged on some pie afterwards despite the food coma we all got!
Service was also on point and our server Randy was just the sweetest! Will definitely be trying to swing by when I have the time to get off campus! Five stars!

We were recently traveling through Indiana with our four children and stopped at this diner for breakfast. Based on the reviews, we were very excited. Our children all love biscuits and gravy and this was the recommended item in addition to the pancakes from the other reviews. We could not have been more disappointed with the food. The biscuits and gravy was runny and also had very few pieces of sausage. The pancakes were okay but nothing special. The staff was polite and we were seated comfortably.

This was a great find. My boyfriend and I went here because it was suggested by a friend. It was well worth it. We had wet little wait time in spite of a large volume of business. The service was prompt and accurate and the food was great. The staff was very friendly as well. Also the prices can’t be beat we had two full breakfasts and side items as well for under $ 20.

Next time you are thinking about heading to an IHOP chain, try supporting this superior small business! You will be happy you did. :)
love this place. It’s a «mom and pap» style place. The servers are all among the friendliest that I have ever encountered. They are all fantastic. The food is always fast here and it is always hot too. I generally order breakfast and I LOVE their biscuits and sausage gravy. I always order extra gravy no matter where I go, but the amount they put on should certainly be enough for most people, and almost enough for me! I would compare this place to IHOP but this is NOT a chain and the food is better.
I can’t rate this place any less than 5 stars. I go frequently and currently am the duchess.
1) I give high regards to the family (and friends of family perhaps too) that run this wonderful little place. The service, staff, and even customers are all so warm and kind. It’s truly genuine and not fake. Happy people shine a positive energy and atmosphere and you can feel it while dining here! Ambience is casual and the environment is contagious to give you satisfaction and smiles.
2) The prices are extremely cheap. They are a «mom and pap» place competing in a market of big businesses like IHOP, Denny’s, and ²⁴⁄₇ diners.
3) The prices are cheap, but the FOOD IS NOT! The portions are very generous. The amount of sausage in the gravy and the amount of gravy on a normal order is generous. The quality of all I have tasted here, as well as anyone I have ever dined here with and tasted theirs, has been delightful. We have never had a mistaken to our order. Special requests are provided with a smile and no complications. The food is like grandma just cooked you what you wanted exactly as you wanted it.
…service, prices, quality, portions… I absolutely check this place out. I can’t even eat at IHOP anymore. This is so much better all around! Seat yourself! There are booths and tables.
4) Oh yeah! There are pies here. They are homemade!!! I haven’t tasted them yet because I fill up on my sausage «gravy and biscuits.» I hear the pies are delightful too!
5) Its small, but usually has a great number of people inside. Somehow the food is always still prepared with great speed. It’s fast, hot, and tasty!