Aladdin Restaurant

This is a gem of a diner in Granville. It's a small place along a main strip of shops, and when you walk in, you're immediately hit with the smell the food being prepared.We could sit where we wanted when we came in, the waitress was quick, kind, and checked on us often. You can see the cooks prepare your food from where you're sitting. Prices are reasonable.The fries are similar to fresh cut fair fries- absolutely delicious. My friends got lunch sandwiches, and they loved them as much as I enjoyed my breakfast bagel. The only thing that would make this place better would be malt milkshakes. I'd recommend if you're in the area.

We were in Granville for a track meet and arrived quite early (8:30am). We decided to grab some breakfast but really had no idea where to go. We stopped in at the Buxton Inn...they don't serve breakfast. We didn't feel like going to the Granville Inn because it didn't seem as inviting or as open, literally, (We didn't know how to get into the place).So we did a quick U-turn and ventured West on Broadway. We parked in front of a little eatery called The Aladdin Diner. Upon entering we knew we had found an awesome place to eat. Prices were unbelievably low and the staff was unbelievably friendly and welcoming. I decided that for me, lunch would be breakfast and I enjoyed a great hamburger with hand-cut fries.As we were paying our bill, the waitress advised that there is an aladdin Diner in Columbus! as I thought about it, I remembered seeing the small restaurant on Thurman Avenue in the heart of German Village. Do yourself a favor and either make the trip to Grandville to enjoy a wonderful destination meal or head down to German Village in Columbus and enjoy what I promise will be a satisfying experience.

Nice diner along the attractive street with other different types of eateries. You seat yourselves, and the menus are on the table. This is a 60s style diner. Not trendy or hip, just good food at a good price. The ceiling looks like old fashioned tin. Pictures of Granville landmarks line the main wall. The other side is a grill and counter with stools. We both ordered the patty melt which came with chips. The nice waitress asked if we wanted the chips or another side. I asked for cottage cheese in place of chips, and I received a hefty serving. Coffee was fresh and decent. There was an empty high shelf that would be perfect for a decorated tree. On street parking. Single bathroom was clean.

Greasy spoon diner. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the service was quick.Biscuits and Gravy: D (not good)Banana Pancakes: B+Bacon: B+Hash Browns: CCoffee: CPrice and Value: C, for what I put together I was kicking myself for not having the food over at Granville Inn for Sunday brunch

This is a great little place for breakfast. The staff is so friendl. The breakfast is incredible especially the thick cut bacon that is cooked on the flattop. The pancakes are very good and huge!Highly recommend this quaint little place.

I have been going there for breakfast off and on for years. The service is always good and the food is great. the old time atmosphere of the old dinners is also very enjoyable.

It's like taking a step back in time. Love visiting this greasy spoon on the weekends and watching them cook in front of you. Great breakfast and friendly staff.

The owner is nice and the food is generally ok but the restaurant is always dirty. The main cook, for the 12 years that I've lived in Granville constantly sneezes on or open mouth, no cover coughs on the food. She picks or wipes her nose and IF she is wearing gloves, never changes them. It's disgusting.Today, we witnessed her put raw bacon on the grill next to the potato's using her hands. She then moved it around with tongs and then used the same tongs to grab toast. The interesting thing is that the guy that used to cook on the grill there did the exact same things. My guess is that there is just no standard of cleanliness across the entire restaurant.The food is meh at best and we will not be going back. The Licking county health inspections actually noticed all of this too.

Authentic home cooked breakfast fair. The bacon is locally sourced (Columbus) and it shows. Love this place

First, it's the only diner around. Second, really good diner breakfast - good pancakes, sausage, and bacon and fairly quick. Third, A diner burger like you used to get, including these patty melt. It's loudish, smells like a diner, and gives good lunch.Not for everyone, but really good if it is.