Maple Ave Diner - Rutland

I have to say I wasn’t all that impressed. I arrived at 11:05 AM, was seated, and it took more than 15 minutes to get a cup of coffee and to take my order. I didn’t get my food until after 11:50 AM, which, while it was good, it was certainly not spectacular and definitely not worth waiting that long to get. Waitstaff seemed overwhelmed and the number of tables make it impossible to navigate the floor without twisting and turning your way through. Likely not going to return for dine-in again.

Except for one review, and now this one, all of the other reviews are old and do not apply to this diner. The previous owner sold and there is now a new diner with a new staff. We've been there twice now that they've reopened. The atmosphere is nice. The first time we were there (last weekend) breakfast was good and what we expected. It's eggs and toast, so not really a complicated meal. Today was a different experience. The diner was full when we showed up (11:35 am) and we expected that (two of us). While all the seats were full, there wasn't a line in front of us so we waited for something to open up. After five minutes or so another party showed up (three), and a table for four left and the staff started cleaning. At the same time, a party of six left, although the staff didn't clean that table. So, while we had now been waiting 10-15 minutes, they sat the party of three ahead of us and told us they'd seat us when they cleaned the table of six and broke it down to two tables of two and four. I don't know about you, but that made no sense to us. We're now expected to wait while they clear other tables. I get seating three at a 4-top table instead of two, but there was another 4-top that they needed to clear. Rather than wait more because they just weren't going to clear that table and seat us anytime soon, and because the restaurant was packed with most people were still waiting to be served, we left. The staff doesn't appear to be in much of a hurry overall, and while the diner is better than it was before, it's too crowded. They could remove a couple of tables and give people an opportunity to eat their eggs and toast without bumping elbows with other patrons, but that's minor. We used to spend $30 a week there but we won't return. Today's seating issue was a problem and felt very disrespectful.

I'm so glad this place is finally here! The food, service and atmosphere is so much better than the previous diner that was here. No longer do I have to listen to Fox News on blast on the TV. No longer do I have to eat the same food that was good but not nearly as good as it now and pay for refills for a fountain drink. Everything is now bright and cheery and there's actually consistency with the hours as the previous owner would close whenever she wanted and this would annoy locals and other potential customers. Food is only slightly more pricey than the last place but the portion sizes and taste more than make up for it. My bf is completely obsessed with their mozzarella sticks and they have breakfast all day which I haven't had a chance to try yet but I definitely want to. Their burgers and clubs are amazing! Our first time there was their second day open and I got the rodeo burger, pictured below, and it was amazing! Absolutely delicious! I want to come here all the time now. Be prepared to potentially wait, especially on weekends, as they're very popular but the service and food makes it worth it. Parking: There's technically parking out back but it's for the residents of the apartment the diner is attached to. There is a handicapped parking spot just for diners. Parking is on the street and can be hard to find a spot as the diner is popular. Kid-friendliness: Staff are extremely nice, especially to the little ones. They have a dedicated portion of the menu for kids, including a Mickey Mouse pancake.

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This place is a hidden gem of a diner. I was disappointed to find out Evie had passed some time ago, though. The food was incredibly delicious and they have some unique menu choices like Bananas Foster Waffles. My friend ordered that and he ate it all. Hash is spectacular as well. Definitely would return here!