Not so very long ago, many neighborhoods had their own diner where friends and family would gather for a fresh breakfast or a cup of coffee. It was comfortable, it was friendly and it was a part of our lives. Thumbs Up Diner is step back in time, with a friendly modern diner that is a tribute to the American diner from days gone by. It is a neighborhood meeting place serving great food at reasonable prices with a friendly wait staff. Deco glass in the windows, a curved service counter and an intown address, Thumbs Up Diner combines an urban ambience and friendly service for a relaxing breakfast and lunch experience. A Business That Fits Your Lifestyle Imagine owning a restaurant without having to worry about working late nights, dealing with alcoholic beverages or evening emergency calls.
Great restaurant, delicious food, great service. I eat here every weekend. The veggie sausage is genuinely delicious and portion size is great. It gets really busy on the weekends so get there before 10am or you'll be waiting at least 30 minutes. Best diner ever. The portions are generous, the price is ridiculously not expensive.
A favorite breakfast spot in Decatur closed over the weekend after a decade in business. The restaurant addressed the closure on its Facebook page:. I know I speak for the rest of the staff when I say we feel very lucky to have been able to get to know all of you and making memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Whether black or white, in designer jeans or in sweats, customers huddle amiably at the curving counter and in booths surrounded by exposed brick walls. Four other locations exist around the metro area and the company began offering franchising in , but only Edgewood has kitchen manager Jo Angela Hartsoe, a veteran breakfast cook who tackles orders with absorbing intensity. Watching her juggle twelve tasks at once helps to pass the time during long weekend waits.