Al’s Downtown Diner

We stopped in today for a lunch, and was just delighted with the food, the service, and that feeling when you're sitting in a room and everybody is delighted with the meals they're having. The room was full throughout the 45 minutes or so we were there, but when we arrived at around 12.30pm a table freed up and we managed to get seated right away. Coffee was regularly topped up with a friendly smile, and specific care so the pour didn't splash on phones sitting on the table. It was a bit of a wait for food, but you know it was made with great care in the way that good home cooking is done. Our table had a bacon cheeseburger with fries, and a grilled cheese sandwich with coleslaw. We were both filled from a morning on the road, and fueled up for an afternoon drive home. The staff are terrific, so be sure to stop in because they'll look after you. The bathrooms were spotless too.

Decent little diner in downtown Ferndale. We stopped by on the way to Seattle and it's only a couple of minutes off the I-5. Frankly, I expected more given the reviews. The interior is very austere, not very welcoming although the staff were super friendly.I was excited to see Tony's coffee mugs as I've been to that coffee house in Bellingham and loved it but the coffee here wasn't very good. The menu is surprisingly brief for a place known for breakfast, I ended up with the biscuits and gravy which were quite lackluster. My wife's bacon Benny was good though. Honestly if it had just been me eating I'd probably give it 3 stars but my wife's Benny and the friendly service are bumping it up a star.I'd probably try something else next time but it's a thoroughly decent choice.

his place would be dangerous to our budget if we lived here!!! Great food! I had the chicken fried steak and home fries (yummy fried chunks of potatoes) and hubby had the eggs Benny. We ordered a "small" blueberry pancake to split, a giant which was served with real butter, huge fresh blueberries, and not made from a "just add water" mix. Delish!!!. Our coffee cups were never more than half empty! The food was excellent- the chicken fried steak was actually a 'steak', not burger- lightly battered and fried, the eggs were PERFECTLY poached. We were treated with consummate professionalism,and witnessed even a little extra care for an obviously regular elderly couple, and a group sitting under the chalkboard menu given a paper menu so they didn't have to crane their necks. We appreciated the little special touches that aren't often found these days, paired with excellent food.

Our eggs Benedict was delicious as well as the French toast. Service was great. Definitely recommend this cozy little diner.

Do busy because soooo good!! Never a bad meal.. excellent service .. love the black bean burger with all the fixings! We eat here at least twice a week!

Staff is super and the food is always terrific! Glad i found this place. Never had to wait for a table longer than a few minutes. Always busy, but always fast and refills of coffee are offered always.

Lookin for a cozy, classic, local, and friendly diner? Al's is the place. No complaints. This is your classic local diner. Food was very quick, and staff was there to always fill your cup of coffee and attend to any need. Prices were reasonable and they had all the classic breakfast options available. Eggs Benny was very good. I wish I ordered a half plate, as my stomach always fools me. I was stuffed after eating only half the plate -- even though I wanted to eat more. We also tried the breakfast sandwich which was good. I liked how they had the option for sourdough bread (my favorite). Coffee was comforting as you would expect from a diner like this. Nothing fancy here, but it will definitely be a go-to place for me if I'm in the mood for a classic breakfast.

Sitting on the main drag in Ferndale this little hole in the wall more than provided us with a brunch that we would return to try more of their menu. We were very warmly greeted by the staff upon entering and sat immediately. It seemed like a large percentage of the people that entered after us were regulars, with conversations flowing freely. The interior was nice and clean, the washroom the same as well. The food is well crafted, simple but tasty and also comes with good sized portions. Everyone that was in the restaurant while we were there seemed quite happy with the service and the food, what else can you ask for in a local diner. We'll be back!

Great diner and lovely waitresses who keep your coffee cup full. Food comes exactly how you order it. Our #1 restaurant on Sunday

I LOVE Al's dinner. Kim, Ruthie (Karen), and Cameron are amazing! Not to mention Al, he's pancakes are the best in town. It's a cozy little restaurant and I highly recommend it!