Devil’s Diner

We went on Sunday morning of Memorial Day weekend, and were the only ones there. The two people working greeted us and took our orders. The menu was very small, and the prices are ok.
My wife had the corned beef hash, which she enjoyed. I had what the menu proclaims to be the Bang’n Morning Sandwich, although I guess since making the menus they no longer use the same meats. They did tell me of this ahead of time though, so I ordered it with what they had available. I will say I didn’t care much for the potatoes, but otherise have no complaints.
The food was prepared fresh right in front of us (it’s a REALLY tiny place). The serving size for both was generous… neither of us were able to finish. Not bad, but not anything to write home about either.

If I rated this after the first time I went, it would have been 3 or 4 stars. But that was several years ago and it was probably different ownership. The most recent experience was highly underwhelming.
When we ordered, the person told us they were out of egg whites. Unless they are 100% out of eggs, that makes zero sense. I’m guessing the cook mentioned that and our original order was placed. Minus 1 star for not knowing where egg whites come from.
The hash browns were just chopped up potatoes that were steamed on a cooktop. Not a spec of seasoning. Just bland. Minux 1 star for not seasoning the food
The price is also quite high for essentially a divey breakfast joint. I can go to Ncounter and spend the same for much better food. Just not worth giving another shot until maybe a new group takes it over. It is breakfast, the cheapest ingredients out there. $ 8 for a breakfast burrito that isn’t good? Minus 1 star.
There are many tasty places on Mill, Just keep walking past this one and you’ll be fine.

Inexpensive good food. I had a client meeting and forgot my wallet at home. The client never showed up but liz the manager gave me water a place to wait and great conversation. She even helped me avoid a parking ticket. Thank you.

Small diner with limited menu (breakfast items). It had a mom and pop feel, but the server told us they were actually owned by the Public House and El Jefe owner (restaurants on either side of the diner). It seemed like a popular place to get take out, and due to the very limited seating (a dozen bar stools at the counter), I can see why.
We ordered the Big Ass Breakfast Burrito with a side of home fries. Honestly, the burrito delivered on size, we didn’t need the side. It was packed with eggs, bacon, potatoes, avocado and cheese, plus a little salsa on the side. Great taste, quick service and a fair price.
I liked it. If in the area I would do breakfast here again!

Super cheap, densely packed breakfast burrito. It was excellent tasting and packed to the gills with good eats.
We came in around brunch time and they were pretty empty (altho there was a good stream of traffic). There were only 10 stools so it was pretty small.
Service was absolutely excellent and top notch. Burrito was awesome. I’d definitely be back.

A spot with eggs on Mill yippee!!! I ordered the $ 5 burrito, it came with eggs, red potatoes, avocado and cheese. It was mixed perfectly. (I hate getting burritos where they are not mixed well and one bite is egg, the next bite is cheese…)… I got a side of salsa which was very good and a tad spicy.
The place is great to grab something to go, but don’t bring a group as there is only counter seating.
Coffee was decent too!

The service is very personable. The shop is small and tight. The food is Damn good for breakfast as there isn’t much to eat on or around Mill Ave. at 7 am. They serve a $ 5 big ass burrito. But my fave is the corned beef… try it. This is my go to spot away from home for breakfast foods during the daily grind.

I stopped in here on my way to class this morning and was very impressed. The place is very small (only seats 10 – 12) but I kind of liked that. I didn’t get the servers name but she was very nice and personable. The menu was very simple but they had all the essentials for breakfast. Food was above average and the service was very fast. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes and if you order a coffee they will give you a fresh to go cup on your way out.
The only downside was the prices which were slightly higher than your average breakfast but for a location on Mill I guess you should expect that. I will definitely be coming back here in the future.

Great little place. The waitress (nicole) and cook (shorty) were both VERY NICE! I’ll definitely be back!!!

Since my last review, Devil’s Diner has undergone a change in ownership and a change in cook. Preparation of the food is much, much better. Tasty and at a good price. The atmosphere is far friendlier as well. :)

Super small place downtown. I could barely find it because it’s so small and stuck in between a few other spots on a strip off of Mill Ave. It has one row of counter space and a few other tables. There was one cook on staff and one waitress. The waitress was super nice & very outgoing. Great little spot, but I wouldn’t go with more than a couple people if you want to interact with them there. However, if you want a quick breakfast with great service then this is your spot. The food was solid too. I didn’t order anything crazy, so I got what I expected. It’s exactly what you would expect from a small diner, but the staff really makes sure you’ll get exactly what you want.

Great inexpensive breakfast. Very tasty.

This place is pretty legit. I’m living in the high rises around the corner and finally stopped in. I got a breakfast burrito that was nearly perfect (minus the avocado I wanted that was not available) It’s a quaint little joint with a chef and a server which is nice but be ready for some oil for sure. also, 8 dollars for a breakfast burrito’s WAY EXPENSIVE but hey, they are on mill and can pull it off
TIP: NOW OPEN 12am –3am for burritos #clutch

I had no idea this place was here!
What a great little find. This place is very, very small. DO NOT come here w/​a large party.
They serve very basic breakfast options, that are absolutely delicious. And their pancakes are huge. Their prices are decent too.
Although theyre owned by Robbie Fox’s (who I loathe), I would definitely come here over and over and over again.

There are a few rare places where you can see that the cook and their staff really take pride in their work. Devil’s Diner is definitely one of those places. A small, quaint, diner off of Mill, Devil’s Diner is the definitely the place to be for breakfast.
Food: I had a very simple 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 sausage links, a biscuit and hash browns. The portion… was huge. But everything was so delicious, I really couldn’t stop myself from eating it. My friend ordered french toast, which was also soft and delicious.
Service: Luckily we came closer to noon (rough night) and didn’t have to worry about a line or anything. From what we heard, it can get pretty crazy. So we just sat ourselves down, and talked to the cook. He was super cool, very friendly, and very knowledgeable about what he was cooking.
If you’re around Mill and are craving a delicious breakfast with friendly staff, then Devil’s Dinner is for you.

So I dropped by Devil’s Diner for the 3^rd weekend in a row this past weekend. This time, I introduced a friend to their great atmosphere and of course the Corned Beef Hash. His exact words were «this is the best Corned Beef Hash I have ever had», so there is that.
One thing I need to remind people is that even during the busiest times, it’s just one chef and one server – so don’t berate the server for taking some time to attend to you because she basically runs the whole show. Come here in a relaxed mood, take a second to absorb the ambiance of a traditional diner, and watch the chef do his magic. You come here because you DON’T want the traditional breakfast experience experience you’d get at an iHop or Denny’s.
I actually ran into the owner on my way out and he asked me how my meal was. I told him «it’s always been good since the new chef» and he chuckled and said «hey now, don’t inflate his ego so much – it’s inflated enough already – anytime we get a new Unilocal review, he comes in and boasts to me about it».
So here’s to you, new chef. For consistently providing exceptional service and high quality food (ahem – bring back the high quality tea bags – Lipton sucks), you have earned Devil’s Diner a 5 star review.

Going to Devil’s Diner is absolutely a highlight of my week.
Service is always good and the staff are very friendly. I usually get the blueberry pancakes and haven’t been disappointed yet. I also recommend the biscuits and gravy, which are stellar.
If you’re looking for somewhere friendly and cozy, where you can shoot the shit, read a book and just enjoy your morning, this is it.

Just wanted to note that there is a new head devil at Devil’s diner (JD), and the food quality has gone up quite a bit. Home fries are no longer done in the deep fryer but fresh made, seasoned, and seared on the grill, and they are excellent. I tend to judge a breakfast place on the quality of the home fries and I would come back for these again and again.
I ordered the biscuits and gravy and JD actually takes the biscuit halves and also browns them, inner side down, on the grill, for extra flavor. He told me that the gravy, this time, was made without cream but he usually uses half cream and half milk so be careful on the calorie count but the taste, excellent.
JD is redoing the menu and noted it will be smaller but the benefit is that what is being made, is going to be top quality and based on what I had today, I have no doubt. He recommends the french toast, which he makes with Texas Toast — the place place opens at 7 am for us early risers and the lunch menu is available at 10 am and JD is offering a Reuben of his own design so worth a try if you are coming in for an early lunch.
As for me, whatever I get, it is going to have to have a side of those lovely home fries!

Awesome breakfast joint. The food is great. Try the biscuits and gravy. The scrambled eggs were perfect and the coffee was excellent.
Be warned, this place is small, so don’t go in with a large party.

I was working in the area and decided to visit this place. I wasn’t expecting much so I guess it helped.
I ordered their home specialty, Corned beef hash. I have to admit that I love the crappy Hormel corned beef canned that you can get in the supermarket but I knew that this would be a different presentation so I ordered it and sat and wait.
It happened to be pretty decent flavor, nice serving and all in all a good dish.
I would rather have that dish in a plate than in a bowl (I had fried eggs and the bowl didn’t help much).
I also would appreciate the place with less smoke but I guess that’s what you get in such a small place.
The bread was toasted in a band toaster without butter, which I always appreciate. (butter in the bread is a pretty bad idea for me)
The price was ok.
One last thing, wait a little before eating your dish because the dish is hot. I mean, not hot like, «oh, it’s hot» more like m@$%r f@#$r I just burned my mouth and I won’t taste s!#$t for a week.