Charlies Diner

So good! Friendly little hole in the wall, though it looks like a large expansion is on the way. It was everything I’d expect from a really great diner.

Clam chowder was hearty, service was attentive, mozzarella sticks were fresh and crispy, crab cakes had perfect crisp, cooked to perfection and a tasty tartar sauce with a nice heat to it, the steak tips were also good and flavorful, but the rest of our meals were ok but nothing worth raving about, just average

You get what you expect. The guy is kind of a jerk, but whatever. The food is definitely ok. Not a hidden gem or anything, and there are a lot better places in town, but if you’re hunting for traditional okay fiber food, he hits the mark.

Been here twice, both times it was bad. Only came back because me and a friend were hungry and most everything is closed on Mondays around here. Tiny potions on a tiny plate. Got a $ 3.00 side of kielbasa. It was literally a cheap wicked salty hot dog split down the middle. (One). The wait staff is useless. It’s basically a place where locals hang out and gossip and regulars get served first. Sorta like a clique that doesn’t like outsiders. We felt like black sheep. I don’t think they want new customers in their «club».

Great food at a good price. Never been disappointed with the food, some of the best fries in the land. Friendly atmosphere, eat here all the time.

Standard New England diner atmosphere and food. Not amazing, but not bad. It’s a good local option for breakfast on the weekends though it fills up quickly. Service is slow though, so don’t be in a rush to get in, get your food, and get out. The last time we were there it took over 30 min for us to get just two omelets.

I will never eat here again. The service is awful and the food only mediocre.

Corn beef hash is to die for! I love the diner atmosphere and the people that work there are super friendly.

Decided to eat here, based on it being on Diners, Drive-​ins and Dives. The restaurant only had a few patrons when we arrived. Unfortunately the service was terrible. We had to ask for napkins 3xs and still never got them. Food was mediocre. Two of us ordered the turkey dinner and it was barely warm. The fries were cold and the steak tips were lukewarm at best. Needless to say our party of 7 was disappointed. For a place that’s been featured on a national television show, one would think they would have more servers and at least serve hot food :(

This is one of my favorite places to go when I am in town. Cute little restaurant/​trolley car! They even have a little bar! Food is always good whether you are going for breakfast lunch or dinner its all good! Def would recommend to others!

My favorite breakfast place in town!
Service is good and quick and the food is always great
Try the coconut French toast!

I moved to spencer last summer and this café is so cute
Total townie place
Simple seat your self seating
Small tho so always a wait in peek breakfast and lunch times
Great food tho
Servers seem over worked tho is all otherwise I love this joint

Another DDD I have visited. First of all, my Ford navigation was wrong where the place was and my son located it for me on Google maps and his phone. It is off the beaten path a little bit but worth the trip. Excellent reuben sandwich.

Charlie’s is the ideal place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A weekly stop for us. Staff is friendly and ensures that your meal meets expectations. Diner side provides a friendly atmosphere that lives up to the ‘diner atmosphere’ with conversation, etc. Grille side provides a comfortable atmosphere with your favorite beverages. You will find seafood, sandwiches, your favorite breakfast items, and daily specials.

If you want a quick meal while traveling that is satisfying, you have to stop here. My boyfriend and I had been driving all day and completely exhausted from moving. We found this diner on our route home to Maine. It was just what we needed. The waitress extremely nice and efficient. She took great care of us. The menu had anything and everything you would want for casual dining. Salads, wraps, burgers, small dinner plates, big dinner plates, seafood. even breakfast. Even though it was a diner atmosphere, it didn’t feel like a turn and burn type of place. I had the pilgrim wrap. It was Thanksgiving bundled up in a wrap. The fries were amazing. Reminded me of fair fries. You have to try this cozy place out!

What can I say about Charlie’s diner, the food is great and the service is wonderful. Well worth the trip from anywhere.

Corned beef on the Reuben was pretty fatty, which is why I give these guys a 4 & not a 5. Flavor was decent, but much more fatty than any other Reuben I have had. Fish & chips came with a huge fillet atop a bed of fries & side of cole slaw. Cole slaw I enjoyed very much. Slight undertones of horseradish in the sauce but not spicy at all. Excellent flavor. Fries were forgettable, but the fish was on point. Huge, flaky, fresh, and crispy batter. (Oh how I hate when the batter is soggy & doesn’t hold up to the amount of malt vinegar I douse it in.) The left side is the diner in an old train car, the right a full service bar & grill with TVs. Staff is super friendly & I love places like this with an open kitchen at the counter & the cook just keeps on singing! We went on Friday around 1pm & there was no wait at all. I think we were in & out in a total of 35 minutes which was awesome. If ever in this neck of the woods again, will definitely return.

A wonderful diner with so much charecter. Today I went to Charlie ‘s diner in spencer. I ate on the original side and not the addition. The head chef was really friendly and so was the staff. I had a poached egg with wheat toast and a side of hash. I also got the strawberry shortcake which I could not even eat half of because the cake part was the size of four biscuts but together. But I do suggest that you eat on the original side because it felt as if you where back in the 1950’s. It was a really nice feeling just looking around at all of the old floor tiles and round spinny seats because it’s something you don’t get to see very often. All I know is that charlies diner will be around for many generations to come.

The food is good but the staff are very unsanitary. For example, Nobody in the kitchen wears gloves, The short order cook uses the same cutting surface for both raw meats and fresh veggies, and very few employees ever wash their hands. I think it’s mostly due to the lack of training they received. I worked in a hospital kitchen for a few years and have a valid Servsafe certification, so I know a thing or two about sanitation.
I saw about 20 things that were big violations in the food industry on my first day. The guy actually cleans his counter and his hands with the same towel from a bleachy, brown solution in the sink!!!
I was hired as a short order cook and the owner (Steve) never even handed me the spatula and gave me a chance before he wrote me off. He had me cutting potatoes in the back. He was arrogant and rude to employees, taking any chance he could to ignore or embarrass me. After two days, I asked when I should come in again for work and he said he would call me. Well, I called and left a message 5 times and he still never called me back.
Left me and my family hanging with no answers or reasons for not returning my calls.

Sat in the «old» section. Great basic food in a enjoyable «diner atmosphere». Service was good and efficient and the food was served hot.
Try the hot pastrami wrap, very good.