State Street Diner

husband and i are pretty much regulars here. i enjoy this place because of its nice, down-​home feel and atmosphere. the coffee is delicous, and the eggs benedict are some of my favorites ever. i’ve also had their skillets here too. you can’t go wrong with whatever you order and prices are reasonable (though i wouldn’t call it «cheap»).

It’s a quiet diner tucked away in the fringe of downtown Geneva. Been coming here since a kid, place always has great food and a great atmosphere.

I have breakfast every Saturday with a very good friend. We order different entrées mostly eggs with different meat choices. Lately I’ve been leaning towards the skirt steak and have been pleasantly surprised. not the biggest steak for breakfast I’ve ever had but always good. Ample portions of hash browns with perfectly cooked eggs. Always crowded. Great staff see Pam Rita and the rest of the crew .All in all a great place for breakfast. The patty melt is the best in the tri-​city area. Give them a try.

Great, old-​timey diner atmosphere with one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. This is one of those places that the locals come to and faithfully return to. I ordered scrambled eggs, perfectly cooked hash browns, with bone-​in hickory-​smoked ham (sadly, almost no one does that anymore!), and a bottomless cup of AMAZING coffee. Of course, a diner wins or loses points based solely on the quality of their coffee. This is the kind of place that gets points. And, as important as the quality of the food, is the service — and the service was great. Thank you, Rita!

I wish I lived closer to this diner. It’s small and cozy with booths to sit in.
The service here is so welcoming. This was our first day coming out to this place and it felt like we’ve been going there for years.
They have a nice breakfast/​lunch list and they also serve Mexican tacos and burritos.
I had their huevos rancheros and their salsa is just too good. I wanted more of it. They also make their own hot sauce that is delicious!
My husband had their special seafood benedict and I love how they paid attention to the little things like putting a little butter on the english muffin.
I’m glad we chose this place to go to out of the many breakfast places that were around.

We’re fairly new to Geneva and love going to this diner. Best tuna melts ever. The sandwich is large – wouldn’t want the portions to be any bigger. The cook is so consistent and half of the enjoyment is the waitress, Rita, who is often there. Prices are reasonable – I think they have the right «recipe» for running a restaurant.

Not the greatest …
Though not bad, the portions were a bit skimpy (especially the corned beef hash). Service was friendly and atmosphere was nice but I have been to lots of places that charge the same, same quality food and atmosphere, but better portion sizes. Probably won’t go back.

A great greasy spoon breakfast spot. The service is consistently friendly and attentive. Food has always been served hot and fresh. Big portions at a cheap price. This is our go to breakfast place after a night out.

I used to live in Saint Charles and I ate at State Street (used to be Mel’s) Diner many, many times. They have literally changed nothing but the name… which is a good thing as I feel that this is a perfect breakfast joint.
It is small and cozy and full of silver foxes who I have to assume sit there all day. The food is cooked right out in the open which is really novel for a breakfast place. I’m sure it wasn’t designed this way, but more of a space issue. I don’t care, I like it.
The food here is top notch, the service is better than the food. The waitress, I forget he name dammit, was a dynamo. Extremely pleasant and fast as lightening.
You would be hard pressed to find an old school diner, this clean and of this quality. I would challenge you to do so!
Keep up the good work!

Great service. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great pricing. Had the chorizo breakfast skillet with poached eggs. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Rich and flavorful! Can’t wait to go back again!

I visited the State Street Diner with my son this summer, after a day playing at a local park. This restaurant is located on a corner lot, and it is pretty small. We visited during the week around brunch time and had to wait for a few minutes before being seated. I loved the true diner experience here with the diner counter and comfort food! They don’t offer crayons or anything for kids, but luckily I had some apps downloaded on my phone to keep my son occupied. He ordered the hot dog off of the kids menu and I ordered the Reuben sandwich with potato chips. Both were pretty good. I was surprised at all the Mexican options on the menu though — maybe I’ll try something Mexican next time. The service here was ok, as expected, since the place was crowded.

This place is awesome… it’s a small, unassuming diner. The food quality and the service are what set it apart. I’ve gone several times with friends for breakfast, and it’s never disappointed. My wife made me promise to take her there soon, so I imagine I’ll be having a fun date ala State Street Diner in the near future.

My wife and I have been going to State Street Diner for years now. We eat there just about every weekend and love the friendly reception we receive when we walk in. Being on a first name basis with most of the staff we feel like part of the family. This is exactly what we were looking for when we first moved to the area.
2 perfectly poached eggs, extra crispy bacon, hash browns, dry wheat toast, 2 pancakes and coffee is my order every time and every time it comes out perfectly.
If you are looking for a tasty traditional breakfast served by friendly people at a cool diner you should absolutely try this place.

Old Diner with many Mexican Dishes on the menu. Really good coffee! The menu has a million things on it including Skillets, Biscuits & Gravy, as well as traditional items such as omelets & pancakes. Didn’t want to stray from tradition but a lot of the mexican dishes sounded amazing! Great service/​Prices average and it was full but not packed. get dat did!

Been here a few times and each time I go with the chili omelete. Ummm, delicioso! Good service, good coffee, in a small but comfortable diner. Nothing fancy or anything that will blow you away but it is a great way to relax, have a good breakfast, read the paper (or Kindle), and enjoy a great start to your morning.

This diner location has been a family tradition since I played Geneva softball on the «Little Red Hen» team and went to celebrate wins, and losses, with a big scoop of dark cherry and hot fudge (not saying’ how long ago *that* was!).
State Street Diner is everything you expect from a Triple D experience. Small, «broken in», great standard food fare, and awesome service from the time you are greeted to the time you leave. Decent coffee and fare prices.
If you are looking for a more «fancy» and quiet experience with a latte and view of the river — keep driving East. On the other hand, if you want to cozy up to the bar with a newspaper and put in an order of Cakes and Eggs you’re in the right place.

This diner has traditional diner fare such as eggs, pancakes, burgers etc, but also has a significant amount of Mexican influenced dishes like huevos rancheros, chilequiles, and things of that nature. I had the huevos rancheros and they were delicious. Not what I would expect in suburban Chicago.
Service was great. Price was great and overall, a really good meal.

Over the years, I have literally driven a million miles past this place, both east and west. Yes a million miles is accurate!
I recall saying in my mind a million times «One day I’ll check this place out». The fact is, the old name actually kept me away… Mel’s Diner.
«_​uck that» with Alice chewing gum saying «kiss my grits»…I will not explain that!
We’re talking breakfast here… the plates are preheated, BINGO!
This place is Professional… somewhat non-​traditional to a Diner,
«I should not like it!»
«I am Impressed»

I am a sucker for a good diner so I decided to check this place out. About what you would expect inside being a little small with some booths and a counter for a few people to sit. Had the burger which I think is a pretty good way to judge the food because it is such a staple. The burger was cooked just right and all the fixins were good too. The service was also good and the food came out quickly. Nice little place just off main street that I would recommend checking out.

THis place is the diner formerly known as Mel’s Diner. It has been under new ownership for a while now and I am surprised this is the first review. My wife and i went there for breakfast the other day and were very pleasantly surprised. I had my usual steak and eggs and it was great! The steak was cooked perfectly! We have been about 3 times now and enjoyed each experience. The staff are all very friendly and the service is prompt. The prices are great also — i think it is one of the best values around Geneva. Overall a good spot — get there early as the place will fill up on the weekends!