Diner Deluxe was my #1 brunch/breakfast choice up until my last visit.
I was disenchanted by the decor changes. I know the new owners were aiming for better turn over & #s by adding booths & loads of new tables, but they really cut out some of what was signature atmosphere and appeal for me. At least they could have sourced more of a retro booth design & vintage tables to match the existing furniture.
The service wasn't up to par with past experiences either - so I'm not sure if some new staff is just in training, or what.. but the wait time for food was definitely longer than usual. Maybe this has to do with the increase in table #s.
Also - the trimmed down menu - should be a good thing, but the execution of my breakfast meatloaf & spinach dish --- left me wishing for the old owners... maybe I'm crazy, but I'm pretty sure there was a difference.
Anyhow - at the end of the day this place is still a good breaky place, with a little funk & granola flavor in the decor, servers and food choices. I would still recommend it to everyone. I'm just not sure it's still top of my list.