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Avalon Diner

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8.5/10
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    Dustin L.
    "Their diner coffee is magic."(2 Tips)
    Cathal K.
    "Breakfast All Day is the way to my heart."(14 Tips)
    Laura C.
    "Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Milkshakes - #10"(5 Tips)
    Hieu
    "Their simple hamburger"(3 Tips)
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  • Christy L.
    Christy LandesSeptember 13, 2014
    One of the best breakfasts in town. Non greasy migas are hard to get in Houston. Pancakes are outstanding. For lunch their patty melt really is the best in town.
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    Marc SNovember 12, 2018
    I recommend the Breakfast Wrap, from the “All-Day Breakfast” (or until 5pm, 4pm weekends, when they close).
  • Cathal K.heart icon on user image
    Cathal KeaneDecember 18, 2013
    Breakfast All Day is the way to my heart. Eggs, pancakes, and several cups of diner coffee..mmm. I recommend the super six. It IS spicy. You're warned.
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    Dustin LydayAugust 19, 2014
    Their diner coffee is magic. The service is great too. Sit at the bar and get a milk shake. Authentic and classic Houston breakfast.
  • Amy V.
    Amy VercherMarch 2, 2016
    The best breakfast stop with all the classics of a diner and at unbeatable prices. Everything is delicious, albeit unhealthy!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 4, 2014
    Avalon Diner is still serving up some of the best greasy-spoon food in the city. Read more
  • Jake H.heart icon on user image
    Jake HaenchenJanuary 14, 2016
    Get a pancake, a coffee, and a leather jacket. This is a 50's diner right here in Houston.
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SNovember 12, 2018
    Please note the price of newspapers will be changing… two years ago!
  • Byron  B.heart icon on user image
    Byron  BarclayApril 21, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Breakfast is wonderful. Cheeseburgers and chocolate malts are the bomb!!!!
  • CultureMap Houston M.
    The milkshakes are made with Blue Bell ice cream, and the lemonade and limeade is served fresh.
  • Chris E.
    Chris EnosAugust 30, 2010
    Their cheeseburger and curly fries are delicious, be sure to thank the waitresses and tip them good, they've been there for 30 years
  • Resa
    ResaSeptember 2, 2011
    Ask for chicken fried chicken..light crust, white meat , gravy on side..ohhhh sooo good !
  • Allen A.
    Allen ArcadeNovember 10, 2013
    Breakfast isn't so bad. Though neither the food nor service is as good as the 59 Diner on Shepherd.
  • Danvy V.
    Danvy VoAugust 16, 2013
    Good brunch place but nothing exciting. Get there early otherwise you'll have a ridiculous wait
  • Ann F.
    Ann FarrierAugust 19, 2013
    Their grill cheese is absolutely scrumptious ♥
  • Hieu
    HieuMarch 21, 2011
    Their simple hamburger is just perfect... especially with the crinkle fries!
  • Dannie G.
    Dannie GregoMay 25, 2014
    The best chilequiles I have EVER had!
  • Lorena O.
    Lorena OlivasDecember 2, 2012
    Chocolate peanut butter milkshake may as well be a liquified Reese's. Delicious.
  • Regan H.
    Regan HowardJune 23, 2011
    Food is delicious! But their waitstaff isn't always so great.
  • Laura C.
    Laura ChanMay 30, 2012
    Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Milkshakes - #10
  • Amy T.heart icon on user image
    Amy TaylorDecember 7, 2014
    Perfect diner experience.
  • Alex B.
    Alex BrownJuly 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    They are so sweet for making my baby some chocolate milk!
  • Michael B.
    Michael BiceMarch 29, 2014
    The best breakfast in a long time!!!!
  • William B.heart icon on user image
    William BurchNovember 7, 2015
    Excellent breakfast
  • Tom D.
    Tom DunnAugust 21, 2016
    My new favorite place.
  • Crystal M.
    Crystal M.July 15, 2011
    You can buy a newspaper at the counter and pay for it with your bill.
  • Amy T.heart icon on user image
    Amy TaylorDecember 7, 2014
    Sunday morning diner.
  • Seth J.
    Seth JohnsonMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food and great prices
  • Jimmy H.heart icon on user image
    Jimmy HackettNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Go to Velma or Brenda, they're the best ;)
  • Ethelyn K.
    Ethelyn KuldellDecember 30, 2012
    Awesome BLT
  • Brandon D.
    Brandon DylewskiJanuary 15, 2011
    Chilli cheese omelet, now that's some really good stuff
  • Enid C.
    Enid CMay 6, 2012
    Amazing bacon!
  • Jamie L.
    Jamie LonieFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Milkshakes!!!
  • Kimberly R.
    Kimberly RandleSeptember 13, 2011
    Worst wait staff I have ever seen. Most of the food is ok when they cook it right, try lunch specials they are good.
  • Mac
    MacDecember 7, 2011
    Try the Food!
  • Andy M.
    Andy MartinMay 22, 2010
    Pigs in a blanket - there I said it, Read more
  • Sara K.
    Sara KaiserSeptember 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Got food poisoning from the breakfast quesadillas today. Will never go back.
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