After giving it more shots than it deserved, I'm never going back.
Food: unpredictable, but overall bad
Atmosphere: cute decor, poison air
Service: spotty, either decent or never again
I wanted to like this place so much. I drove past it every day as it was being built and was intrigued by the large, shiny box. Once it opened, I was extremely excited to give it a try. I mean, it was built to be a diner. It had to be good. Alas, I went a dozen+ times thinking that I had had bad experiences because it just needed time to settle. After all, it's new, it probably has to work out the kinks. I've finally decided that's not true.
We had one waitress who was amazing. A mature lady with witty humor, people skills, and a peppy attitude.The best kind of server you never find. However, most of the servers are below average and a select few are the worst I've had. Ever. Now, what can save a place with terrible service? Amazing eats. No such thing here. The breakfast choices are okay. Lunch is okay. Dinner is okay. The food is not horrible but it certainly isn't great. Nothing tastes fresh. It all just tastes okay.
And okay food does not make up for service this terrible. If you sit within hearing distance of the kitchen or bar, you'll hear servers yelling or making nasty remarks and their hatred for each other fills the air with tension.
Overall, I'm not willing to endure a hostile environment, terrible service, and sub-par food for cheap prices and a convenient location. I'll go to Mattie's Diner for great food, great service, and a pleasant environment and sacrifice my driving minutes instead.