I'm a big fan of a glass case full of desserts and this diner has two-a large case full of mostly pie but also some cheesecake, carrot cake, cookies, etc. and a tall rotating case full of pies. The pie flavors change seasonally and most I've had are pretty satisfying-a few seem like they have food coloring added and I tend to stay away from those (this is why the glass case is very useful).
Other than the dessert case ... this place is made to look like a classic diner but the food is perhaps a bit more 'updated.' The veggie bean burger is my favorite-not like a prefab 'veggie burger' but more like a thick lump of refried black beans on a bun-a little messy. Good if you love beans and want to eat them like a burger but probably not as good if you really wish you were eating a burger but are a vegetarian.
The shakes here are also good. The service is ok. There is sometimes a wait but it usually goes fairly quickly. Families with kids are abundant.
Very similar to Monty's Blue Plate on the east side (same parent company)-Monty's seems to have more vegetarian options and fewer types of pies.