THE COFFEE CAAAKE! Oh. It is the coffee cake that haunts my dreams. Moist and full of apples and topped with the most luscious, crumbly, crunchy topping. Huge, probably 5 inches tall. That alone is an excellent reason to visit here.
The pancakes are ridiculous - bigger than your head and for sure worth sharing. The milkshakes are also huge and fabulously rich. I've had their burgers, which are scrumptiously greasy and fitting for a diner.
I love the old-timey decor. I've been coming here since I was a kid and I don't think they've changed a single thing, which is pretty amazing. Service is quick and efficient.
Basically, anything you get here is going to be huge and incredibly filling. Love all of it. Be prepared to wait for a table if you come at a busy time or have a group larger than 4. It's worth the wait. (I've noticed a few other reviews talk about the difficulty of "vying for a table" - my experience is that people are willing to be polite and orderly and establish a respectful "no budging" line... maybe this isn't true when the students are in town, as I usually go over summer break?) Parking might also be difficult, particularly if it's a game day.