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Watkins Grill in Raleigh is a classic, family-run restaurant with a long history. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with Confederate decorations on the walls. The food is consistently good and the prices are hard to beat. The wait staff is friendly and after a few visits, they may even memorize your favorite order. The breakfast menu is especially popular, with Mickey Mouse pancakes for the kids and generous portions of classic Southern diner fare. The parking lot can be a bit of an adventure, but it's worth it for the amazing food and service. It's a great spot to go during Covid, as they are taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. Whether you're in the mood for grandma style Southern home cooking or just want a delicious breakfast, Watkins Grill is the place to be!
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Matthew Malone
a month ago on Google
Older established and old fashioned. Make sure you bring cash or have Apple Pay or Cash App. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Order type: Dine in Price per person: $1–10
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Stuart Jones
a month ago on Google
Took 10 minutes to get a menu. 25 minutes to get lunch. Fried food was overcooked. Waitress cleared tables scraped off plates picked out napkins from the dirty dishes. Grabbed clean silverware and plates and served. Took 10 bites and left. Never going back. Very poorly run, not sanitary in the least. Not good food. Even though table was wiped had a grimy surface to it. Should have been a sign that at 12pm on a weekday, 1/3 of the tables were empty. Years ago there was a line out the door. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20
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Michael Meagher
2 months ago on Google
Watkins grill is a family owned and operated blast from the past. The food is cooked fresh every day. It's homestyle and plentiful . Daily specials and veggies are on the whiteboard. 3 generations of ladies operate, cook, and serve customers in a dining room filled with old pictures, news articles and old signs. It's homey and welcoming. If you miss old style country diners then this is the place. They close after lunch so go early. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Lunch
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American, Vegetarian options
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Price range per person
$10-$20
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Address
1625 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Features
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Cash only
No booking
Wheelchair accessible
Parking
TV
Delivery
Opening hours
| SundaySun | Closed |
| MondayMon | Closed |
| TuesdayTue | 5AM-2:30PM |
| WednesdayWed | 5AM-2:30PM |
| ThursdayThu | 5AM-2:30PM |
| FridayFri | 5AM-2:30PM |
| SaturdaySat | 5AM-2PM |
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