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I heard Tony's was a good place to go, mostly hearing good things about their breakfast, so I decided to check it out. I used to go to this business a long time ago when it was called Grace's Grille. It doesn't seem like a lot has changed since then (It doesn't appear to look any different on the outside or inside, the food is very similar, and the clientele may even be the same).
Tony's Family Restaurant is your typical diner, chock-full of dinner specials, early bird deals, and outdated decor. Unlike many older diners, Tony's is a clean place, there aren't a ton of cracked seats or dust lingering in the air. Also, the dining area is very small, so you'll be packed in pretty tightly.
Service was good, we were greeted by friendly faces and seated immediately. The waitresses seemed attentive to every table, including ours, and we placed our order after a few moments of looking over their small menu. I ordered a make-your-own burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper jack cheese, and bacon.
The food took a while to get to our table, but not too long. Everything came out piping hot, almost to the point where you couldn't even pick it up. The vegetables on my burger seemed really fresh, and tasted really good. On the other hand, I had ordered my burger cooked medium, what I got was a well-done burger. I can stomach a well-done burger because that is what I grew up with, and I didn't want to cause a scene or wait for another one. It was alright, but I was hoping to be blown away by the burger with the visuals on the plate, it was very bright.
My girlfriend did enjoy her meal, she got one of their wraps. It was just as hot as my food, but she really enjoyed what she had. She also really liked their fries (I did too).
After we ate, my girlfriend noticed their specials, and she would have gotten one of them if we had seen them earlier. We weren't made aware of any of their specials, so be prepared to look them over when you get into the door.
All in all, it was an okay experience. Great servers, quick service, and food that's on par. It's a cheap place to eat and I would say it's alright, if you don't mind eating around people that are 70+ years old. If you are 70+ years old, then this is your spot.
I think I may return for breakfast in the future, and I may even give their dinner a second chance.
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