Tommy’s Diner

Awesome throw back diner. Service was top notch and old school. Food was so good. Eggs were fluffy and Cooked perfectly. To top it all off… spent $ 14 plus tip for two people!

A great place for breakfast. Service is excellent. Food is great. Lunch is also excellent, but get there early or you will be waiting outside. Well worth waiting for.

Tommy makes this place! Neat old school décor in a diner atmosphere, average food, fun place to go!

Cannot believe I have lived in Columbus for 3 years and have never been here before! This place is exactly what I want in a diner– classic decorations, friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating, and DELICIOUS food at unbeatable prices. My friend and I shared a Belgian waffle, veggie omelet, and cinnamon roll– the whole meal was just $ 19! The waffle and cinnamon roll were both melt in your mouth delicious (FYI the cinnamon roll is HUGE!) and the omelet was packed with fresh veggies and had gooey cheddar cheese melted on top. Will most definitely come back to try more on the menu!

My third review in five years. Many more visits than reviews. One of my go to places on West side.
Happy to report they continue to serve in the same manner as previous reviews. Lunch specials are inventive, tasty, and way beyond just diner food.
They continue to deliver in a very busy atmosphere.

It’s always nice to have breakfast in the afternoon. This place is set up like an old time diner and doesn’t disappoint. I will definitely come back again.

This place was so good. The atmosphere, the customer service, the food was an A+. I got the breakfast burger and it was extremely delicious. My friend got a standard breakfast and French toast and he said it was very good. The home style hash browns were very tasty, give them a try when you’re there. You’ll love looking at all the decorations here too.

As a Westsider from the Hilltop, I’ve got mad love for Tommy’s. We’re so proud of our neighborhood diner. It feels like you’re at home when you’re at Tommy’s – the entire staff is super friendly and makes an effort to know their clientele. We frequent this place for breakfast. Love the pancakes and enjoy the specials menu.

Love the interior. Lots of pictures of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, etc. The booths are comfortable. I like the sandwiches and breakfast items.
Sometimes service/​beverage refills can be slow. And the bathrooms could use remodeling. There are crackheads and thieves in this neighborhood, so lock the car and hide anything worth stealing. But then again, cops come here to eat on a regular basis.

Get there early (before 8:30) if you want to avoid a line. I’ve never been disappointed and I’ve eaten here for breakfast and lunch many, many times. My husband and I often share the breakfast sandwich when it’s on special, toasted sourdough with bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo with a side of fried potatoes, and we follow it up with the cinnamon roll. It’s huge, sliced down the center, grilled and served with drizzled icing and for some reason a side of butter… you do not need the butter. ‘50s kitsch décor. The owner is always there and his son is often in the kitchen helping out. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

I don’t know which is better… the food or the service. Located in historic Franklinton, this diner is a classic. Breakfast is a must and the fried chicken is out out of this world. Either even have alcoholic beverages!!!

Tommy’s knows a thing or two about serving up breakfast to the hungry stomachs of Franklinton and surrounding area.
Come in here on a weekend morning and you’ll be lucky to grab a seat. They keep this place pretty packed, and I’ll admit, I wasn’t put away by this place at all. It was actually a decent breakfast.
Tommy’s is an interesting place. They offer a simple bar selection, but their hours don’t go beyond 2−3pm, so for all you hankering for a beer with your Western omelet, this is the place.
The inside is neat and looks great. It’s definitely not what you’d expect for this side of town, but the booths were a throwback to the overly fantasized 1950’s diner, including the black and white flooring, and Elvis and Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. The custom painting of the Elvis downing a cheeseburger with the owner is fantastic! I LOVE IT! You’ll also find random pictures of well-​known personalities (local and out of towners) posing with the owner.
My experience here over-​all was great! The service was awesome, the food was timely, and it was delicious. The potatoes were decent, and cooked the way I prefer my breakfast potatoes (not cubed) and the eggs were cooked perfectly… not slimey eggs here. Even the toast was average, but good.
It’s amazing to come here and people watch. They cater to all walks of life from older folks meeting up before church, to families, to working artists of Franklinton. It’s just a good community vibe here, and you’ll also see the owner walking about, saying ‘Hi’ and joshing the locals.
I really wouldn’t mind becoming a regular here. It’s a nice little place for a good hearty breakfast on the shadows of downtown.
Worth a stop!

Every time I come to the Columbus area I always go to Tommy’s!
They have the most amazing food here! Everyone here is so courteous and so friendly. The restrooms are always clean. And the waitresses are always superb!
I would totally recommend anyone going to the restaurant.

I’m going to withhold a star for the beer. If you’re going to carry beer these days, give us a couple of local offerings. CBC IPA is a big hit, Four String’s Brass Knuckle has mass appeal. Represent the city, Tommy’s.
Aside from that, this is an old school diner that doesn’t screw around. We’re not talking about some hipster place that tries to be an old diner, this place was here before most of you were born. Hell some of the staff has been here longer than you’ve been alive.
The food is good. Fresh-​prepped classics, but they aren’t afraid to embrace some trends either, or take a stab at some fancies preparations. The whiteboard of specials is the first thing you need to check out. The portions are filling without being absolutely grotesque, and the price more than fair. Service, even when busy, is rock solid. This is real food so you might have to wait as much as 20 minutes for your order on a busy day, but if that’s a problem you shouldn’t be straying that far from your microwave.
The place is spotlessly clean. It’s a busy diner with a lot of memorabilia hanging on the walls. It stands out because it’s clean. No just on the frames. No patina of grease on the flair.
You’ve got to try Tommy’s.

The diner is adorable. It’s decorated like a real vintage diner from the 50s and 60s. The food was mediocre. We all had various items, a patty melt, gyro and cinnamon french toast. I was disappointed that most of the photos listed here on Unilocal were daily specials and were not available on our visit. We all agreed the food was ok, nothing fantastic. It was cheap but the portions were kind of small. We liked that they have a parking lot.
The service left something to be desired. Our waitress came to our table a total of 3 times, which was a bit frustrating since that left us with empty glasses the whole meal. The food took a reasonable amount of time but then waiting for our bill was a bit drawn out. I wouldn’t recommend stopping in here for lunch if you’re in any sort of hurry. We only had an hour and were kind of rushed to get back to work afterwards.

I love diners. If it wasn’t for Guy Fieri (and his terrible hair) hosting the show, I’d probably spend an inordinate amount of time watching Diners, Drive-​Ins, and Dives. Anyway, Tommy’s is the real deal! A great variety of affordable food for breakfast and lunch. They are only open until 3pm, so they do pretty steady business. I’ve only been on the weekends, and it’s always busy. They do pack you in pretty tight, so wear deodorant and deflate your personal space bubble for an hour or so. We’ve had the same waiter every time, and she’s great. One of these times, I’ll remember her name. Fast service and hot food!
There aren’t many notable eating establishments in the Franklinton area, but this one has a positive reputation for a reason. I’ve yet to have a bad experience here, and you really feel like you are having breakfast with a bunch of friends and neighbors.

Pretty solid breakfast for me and a couple other people. The place was packed full of neighborhood regulars. I think we were the only people that didn’t know everyone in the place, not that this was a bad thing. Everybody was just in really good spirits and talking to each other. The owner seemed to know everyone as well. He was a really nice guy.
The food was decent. My biscuits tasted a little Bisquick-​y, but the gravy was really tasty. My sister had scrambled eggs on an English muffin with cheese and some really tasty crispy bacon.
The place was packed, but the wait was short. The food was priced reasonably and the staff was friendly.

.gooooddddd why is this place so COOL??? I vintage anything and this place has it in spades. Marilyn, and Elvis pictures and kitch abound in the most lovely mannor
I haven’t even gotten my food yet and this is my new favorite place.

Before you go to Tommy’s Dinner: One caveat for you. The tables are so close together that it’s almost communal seating. There’s no sense of privacy here at all, so if you’ve got any juicy personal issues to discuss, be aware that your neighbors will most likely be all up in your business.
Anyways, when I asked for recommendations for great fish and chips, Aaron A. replied to the talk thread:
«Tommy’s Diner on Broad St. has a KILLER fish basket on Wednesdays.»
So I have a Veteran Unilocaler’s recommendation, «Killer» in caps, it’s Wednesday and I’m hungry for fish and chips… Let’s do it!
$ 7.95 gets you a very generous portion. Now they aren’t what I would call fish and chips as in a traditional Irish pub style fish and chips, but they are a really great diner type fried fish and fries.
Breading was crispy and crunchy with a really fresh tasting whitefish inside. The fries were very good too. The Cole slaw was alright, needed a splash of vinegar. The tartar sauce was house made excellence. Only thing missing was Guinness, which they don’t serve.

What can I say about this place except that it may just be the best diner in town! A family owned and operated restaurant with the friendliest «regulars» you’ll ever meet. I’m new to Columbus and our neighbors to the left and right were so sweet — we chatted about the multitude of options on the menu and the other things to see, do and eat in Co-​Oh. They even broke out paper and pen to write down other restaurant suggestions!
Now back to the restaurant review. The food here was a pleasant surprise. If you’re looking for an upscale breakfast with an authentic diner feel — this is the place for you. I had the Eggs Benedict turned Florentine since I don’t eat ham and my breakfast companion had the stuffed french toast with pumpkin cream cheese, fresh fruit and homemade whip cream — YUM! The portions were huge and the service here is great. We even met Tommy himself — a hardworking man who has earned customer loyalty through great service and a friendly smile. This place is a must-​visit if you haven’t been there yet!