About Don's Diner

The moment plates arrive at the table, it's clear that Don's Diner takes a straightforward approach to comfort food with a touch of earnestness. The scene inside is unpretentious, with a mix of local charm and simple decor that neither distracts nor impresses aggressively, crafting a space more about function than flair. Though not overly expansive, the variety within the menu reflects a willingness to balance classic diner staples with occasional nods to contemporary tastes, making for a somewhat predictable yet satisfying experience. Conversations around the room hint at positive opinions found in various Don's Diner reviews, suggesting a solid if unspectacular reputation among Northeim residents.

Familiar dishes sit comfortably alongside more adventurous options, illustrating the restaurant’s attempt to appeal to diverse palates without losing identity. The kitchen favors consistency, yet occasionally the seasoning or presentation could feel uninspired, proportional to the familiar layout of Don's Diner photos circulating online. The server’s efficiency stands out in moments of busyness, maintaining polite attentiveness without appearing intrusive. Pricing remains moderate, aligning with the portion sizes and quality offered, a factor often deemed important by diners scouting for value beyond mere aesthetic appeal.

A glimpse through the window reveals passing city life that contrasts sharply with the cozy, almost diner-like atmosphere inside. This duality seems to mirror the dining experience itself—at times, a sturdy and predictable choice for those wanting uncomplicated fare; at others, an opportunity for a quick, casual meal without the friction or fuss of trend-driven eateries. While not every visit promises culinary surprises, the grounded, no-nonsense approach emphasized in Don's Diner restaurant impressions provides clarity for patrons seeking familiar flavors and steady comfort over extravagance.

Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Takeout

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fireplace

+ Great beer selection

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great tea selection

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

+ Wheelchair accessible restroom

+ Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Happy hour drinks

+ Hard liquor

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar onsite

+ Restroom

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cozy

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ College students

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

Planning

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Free street parking

+ Parking

Pets

Pets

+ Dogs allowed

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+49 5551 5898312

Northeimer Str. 19, 37154 Northeim, Germany

Reviews

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We ate on our way to Hamburg. Interesting atmosphere of American South. Food is not bad, onion rings and ribbs are really good, salads and burgers are ok, kids burger was extremely dry.

- Alyona -

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Edit: I'm all for second chances, so we tried the place again and it was brilliant. We will be back. Picture: country burger with fries. Highly recommended unless you don't like raw onions or raw peppers. On my second visit to this place we stood up and left after waiting for more than one hour and then getting the impression that our order had been lost. And instead of apologizing the waiter got smart with us, saying that if we knew so much about running a restaurant we should do it. ... The place was almost empty. I would actually rate them zero stars.

- Mathias Homann -

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Our child was having a bathroom emergency, and Don’s Diner happened to be the first place we found off the A7 due to road closures. Unfortunately our child didn’t quite make it, but the staff at Don’s Diner were polite and courteous as we got our child cleaned up and into fresh clothes, and helped us clean up our mess. Even gave cookies to my other child while we waited. Obviously we never intended to cause such a fuss but I’m quite happy that Don’s staff was understanding. We’ve all had bad days, and it’s nice that my child’s bad day was made better by Don’s. Thanks again!

- Eric Bostrom -

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Just off the main highway route through, turn off the you will find this great little diner, I saw a few motorbikes outside & the car park was full too. So decided to stop, I checked into the hotel next door. Then popped in for a couple of beers, the menu is all USA style, with a nice selection, I ordered Don's Chilil, steak (chunky) fries and small salad, now this is where the similarities with the US are also the same, the portions are BIG!! The food was great, the service too. The place was packed out and I really enjoyed it, the decor was cool and the whole place fun. Great place..

- Es Dubya -

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Found this place through its excellent reviews. Awesome place to go for dinner. Very friendly staff. Nice items on the menu. Decent portions. Free good WiFi. Food tasted good. Not the best ribs I've ever had but certainly good. Schnitzel was really good and nice size and thick. Full bottles of mayonaise and ketchup on the table, nothing like paying a euro for a tiny drop of sauce. Loved their banana beer. If you like sweet beer and bananas, you've got to try it. Food was delivered very fast. Lots of free parking out front. Can definitely recommend this place. Card payments possible including credit cards, but no American Express.

- Koen Zomers -

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The burgers were great, the atmosphere loud and friendly and service is good - all what you need.

- Alexey Gribanov -

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Food is unbelievable and Luxury Service. One Visit and you will be customer in daily base

- Ahmed Ibrahim -

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