Elmo's Diner
Elmo's Diner
Sausage, sauteed onions, jack cheese and salsa.
Your choice of any 2 items.
Your choice of any 4 items.
Spinach, feta, kalamata olives and tomatoes.
Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and cheddar.
Ham, sauteed onions, green peppers and American.
A large bowl of hot oatmeal, brown sugar and warm milk or a bowl of cereal (special k, cheerios or raisin bran). Served with your choice of bread and a choice of raisins or bananas.
3 slices of sunflower bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled and dusted with powdered sugar.
3 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side, 1 breakfast meat and choice of bread.
Two eggs any style, with a made-from-scratch biscuit topped with sausage gravy, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of 1 breakfast meat.
Two eggs any style and 1 salmon cake topped with scallions and tomatoes. Served with a side of dill sauce, grits, biscuit and a garnish of fresh fruit.
With cinnamon apples. Baked French toast stuffed with cream cheese and apples and topped with cinnamon apples and whipped cream (like breakfast bread pudding!) served with 2 eggs any style and a meat choice.
Spicy. A flour tortilla topped with red sauce, black beans, cheddar-jack cheese, scrambled eggs, diced tomatoes and scallions and served with 1 breakfast side.
2 eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat.
Two eggs any style, choice of breakfast meat.
Two eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of bread.
3 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side and choice of bread.
Your choice of quiche served with 1 breakfast side and your choice of bread.
2 eggs any style, choice of 1 breakfast side, 1 breakfast meat and choice of bread.
3 strips.
3 links.
2 patties.
One egg any style and 1 slice of toast.
Cheerios, raisin bran or special k served with whole or skim milk.
One pancake.
One piece of white bread dipped in cinnamon batter, grilled, then dusted with powdered sugar.
Served with warm milk and brown sugar.
Served with chipotle dressing.
Our own recipe with roasted garlic, artichokes, spinach, lemon, spices and parmesan. Served warm with our own corn chips.
Crisp hot fries, melted cheddar-jack cheese, sour cream and scallions.
A little spicy. Tasty corn chips with our homemade salsa.
A little spicy. Spicy blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil, garlic and spices. Served with grilled pita bread, celery and carrot sticks 7.
Spicy. Our own corn chips topped with black beans, melted cheddar-jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and served with salsa.
Spicy.
Bowl of soup, a small Caesar or house salad and a choice of biscuit or cornbread.
Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, feta, pepperoncinis and kalamata olives topped with zesty Greek dressing.
Homemade salad on a bed of lettuce and tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points and garnished with a pickle and cole slaw.
Homemade salad on a bed of lettuce and tomato, served with a cup of soup, grilled pita points and garnished with a pickle and cole slaw.
Large spinach salad fresh spinach and red onion tossed in our honey Dijon vinaigrette, then topped with diced tomatoes, mushrooms, a sliced hard-boiled egg and crumbled bacon.
Spicy. Fresh greens, black beans, diced tomatoes, cheddar- jack cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and a small salsa, all surrounded by corn chips.
Spicy. Flour tortilla chips surrounding fresh greens, shredded purple cabbage, corn, black beans, red onion, sour cream and pico de gallo topped with a grilled chicken breast and creamy chipotle dressing.
Fresh greens, freshly roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, strips of Swiss and cheddar, diced tomatoes, homemade croutons, a hard-boiled egg and a choice of dressing.
Grilled chicken salad with cranberries, pecans and feta. Fresh greens and purple cabbage tossed with our honey Dijon vinaigrette then topped with dried cranberries, sugary pecans, feta and a grilled chicken breast.
Spicy. Same as above without the chicken.
Spicy. Strips of grilled chicken breast, grilled onions and green peppers, with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar-jack, salsa and warm flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.
Spicy. N. C. Style shredded chicken Barbeque, a large order of fries, cole slaw, cornbread and a side of spicy Barbeque sauce.
Spicy. A flour tortilla filled with black beans, Mexican rice, tomatoes, red onion and a diced chicken breast, covered in spicy red sauce, melted cheddar-jack cheese, sour cream, scallions and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice.
Spicy. Topped with our spicy enchilada sauce, melted cheddar- jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, scallions and shredded lettuce. Served with Mexican rice, black beans and a side of homemade salsa.
A third of a pound of 100% USDA beef, cooked medium-well and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. Simple and delicious.
A burger topped with melted cheddar, sauteed fresh mushrooms and onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Our own recipe with beans, potatoes, mushrooms and spices! (contains dairy) served with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Our basic burger served with a side of blue cheese mixture, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
A seasoned turkey burger topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
Our basic burger with your choice of melted American, Swiss, cheddar, jack or provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.
A warm pita with melted American and feta cheese, stuffed with diced cucumbers and tomatoes, red onions and shredded lettuce. Served with a side of our sour cream and herb dressing for dipping.
Thinly sliced corned beef piled high and grilled on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss and 1000 Island dressing.
Our homemade chicken salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun).
Grilled ham and melted Swiss on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, mayo and onion.
A little spicy. Spicy hummus, red onion, tomato and sprouts on grilled whole wheat.
A spin off of the old classic BLT with 2 slices of cheddar cheese grilled on rye then topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato.
Spicy. Our n. C. Style shredded chicken Barbeque on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato and a side of spicy Barbeque sauce.
Our homemade tuna salad on your choice of toasted bread with lettuce and tomato (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun.
Our own roasted turkey thinly sliced with tomato, lettuce and mayo on your choice of toasted bread (white, wheat, sunflower, rye or a bun.
Marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo on a toasted bun.
A grilled triple-decker with home-baked turkey, ham, Swiss, cheddar and provolone cheeses, cole slaw and 1000 Island dressing, served on rye.
Cheddar, jack, sauteed mushrooms and onions, tomatoes and sprouts on grilled whole wheat.
One golden brown salmon cake served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion plus dill sauce on the side.
Small turkey burger patty on a plain bun with a pickle.
Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle.
Pasta with our own meaty marinara sauce.
Oven-roasted turkey breast on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Small burger or veggie patty on a plain bun with pickle.
Spaghetti noodles served plain with parmesan on the side.
American cheese served plain on grilled white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Sliced ham on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request).
Peanut butter and grape jelly on plain white bread (wheat, sunflower or rye available upon request). Sandwiches are served with choice of small fries, carrot sticks, applesauce or raisins.
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, oreo, coffee, orange, peppermint.
Served with whipped cream.
Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, oreo, coffee, orange, peppermint.
Freshly ground.
Regular or decaffeinated black tea.
Orange, apple, grapefruit, tomato, cranberry.
Coke, Diet Coke, mr... Pibb, Sprite, Coke Zero, Coca-cola.
Freshly brewed sweet or regular.
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Two scoops of vanilla topped with foaming root beer.
Two scoops of vanilla, hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Served warm and finished with a sugar-crumb topping!
Type of fruit cobbler varies. Please ask your server! Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
One scoop of vanilla, hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry.
Old style puddin' with "nanners" and "nilla wafers" topped with meringue.
A chocolate brownie pie in a chocolate graham crust served warm with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
We make our own starting with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream, whole milk and your choice of flavoring! Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.
Warm blueberry compote waffle ($8.40) IG: michellelieats
Warm blueberry compote waffle ($8.40) IG: michellelieats
Eggs all the way ($8.25) IG: michellelieats
Chicken Burrito
two plates of breakfast food
Front cover of menu
Greek omelette ($9.50) IG: michellelieats
3 Piece Blueberry Pancakes
Quiche, Florentine
2 Piece Pecan Pancakes
One of the pages of menu
a variety of breakfast foods
salads, food
Pecan Waffle Cinnamon Apples Home Fries Huevos Rancheros
Pancakes turkey sausage potatoes bacon eggs plain pancakes and something else LOL
Chenyu Cheeseburger
Shrimp and grits with biscuit
Eggs Benedict
Pumpkin pancakes
a person's feet on a rug in a living room
Counter with coffee and juices machines
Specials pinned up on the wall
food, waffles
Janice S.
Jun 29, 2024
An excellent diner near the Duke campus. We ate here for breakfast during a recent visit on the recommendation from the local hotel and Yelp. The restaurant wasn't too busy and were able to find convenient parking in the adjacent lot. The menu had something for everyone. Traditional breakfast, vegetarian, and even Mexican options. We tried the grits, sausage biscuit, banana bread, and the chilaquiles. The coffee was actually very smooth and mild which I found quite exceptional. The service was friendly and prompt. The food came very quickly. Everything was delicious and well prepared. I found the prices to be very reasonable for the quality of the food provided.Food: 5 starsService: 5 stars Value: 5 starsOverall: A great 5 star diner experience! I highly recommend Elmo's and look forward to coming back on my next visit.
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Shanelle Y.
Jun 21, 2024
My friend and I came for brunch on a Friday morning, and although it was a little busy, we were seated right away. The host and servers were friendly and I liked that the menu had tons of options - and that they were decently priced too! I ordered the custom 4 omelette with potatoes on the side and it came out quick. I wished that the add-in items I chose had been cooked into the omelette rather than just placed inside, but it still tasted good regardless. I wanted a latte, so I was a little disappointed when the waitress informed me that they don't serve specialty coffee drinks. I ended up ordering a black coffee with soy milk on the side instead which was fine, although I would've preferred a latte. If you want a good, quick, inexpensive meal this is the place to go, just keep in mind they don't do fancy coffees!
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Len S.
May 27, 2024
Nice little dinner we stopped in with a party of 6 at the end of breakfast and the beginning of lunch. We had to wait 20 minutes as they only have so many tables for 6. Excellent friendly staff very attentive to our table. The food was very good everyone cleaned their plates. Looking for a good dinner I will be back next time I'm in Durham
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David T.
Sep 3, 2024
Almost done with suggested by family member to eat breakfast, the diner is quaint and the service was by the young lady that was serving us. Coffee cups were a little small so she had to come by and refill several times since the cup must've been a 6 ounce cup, the food was OK if you're looking for breakfast in Durham, how much done would be a nice place to take the family?
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Sara C.
Jun 3, 2024
I absolutely loved this place! Came to Raleigh area for a short stay, Elmo's wasn't listed on any of the must try places but if you love diners and great food, you must stop by for a meal. Sat at the counter, had great service by Meagan, got the onion rings which were fantastic, a Greek salad and cornbread. The Greek salad was perfectly executed and delicious, saved the cornbread for the trip home and it was divine!
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Jennifer H.
Aug 14, 2024
I was craving some breakfast food for lunch today and suggested going to a diner for lunch with my coworker and wanted a spot near downtown. We ended up at Elmo's-it was a first time for her and it's been awhile since I've been there. There was a good crowd but we were greeted by the hostess who seemed to be pushing towards seating folks at the bar but accommodated our request for a table with no wait. Our serve took our drink orders in a timely fashion. Our food service was quick. I ordered the huevos rancheros and they were really good-flavorful! It was a good portion that I'm surprised that I was able to finish. I did bring my home fries home with me bc the meal was very filling! I hate that I forgot to take a picture! This is a great local spot with a comfy, low key vibe!
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Kate C.
Aug 19, 2024
Came in for a quick lunch while passing through downtown Durham. Cute name and cute restaurant. Staff is friendly and even during lunch, the food came out quick and hot. Flavor was good and we will be back to try more.
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JJ D.
Nov 12, 2023
Atmosphere: Elmo's Diner has a classic and cozy atmosphere. A great spot for a casual brunch with friends and family. Service: The service at Elmo's is friendly and efficient. However, they can get pretty busy during peak brunch times on weekends, so be prepared for the possibility of waiting for a table. Food: We've tried several dishes at Elmo's, including their shepherd's pie. While it was good, it didn't stand out as anything particularly special. Their food is reminiscent of typical diner food, but the dishes we've ordered have failed to deliver that cozy, casual, feel-good experience we were hoping for. Overall: Elmo's Diner is well-loved by Duke students and Durhamites, and it certainly has its charm. However, based on our experiences, we can't help but feel that it might be a bit overhyped, particularly in terms of their food. It's a decent option for a casual brunch, but we found ourselves enjoying the ambiance and friendly service more than the dishes themselves.
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Billy A.
Sep 21, 2024
Great food great service , staying in the area and found Elmo's !!! We will definitely come back
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Ken C.
Sep 30, 2023
Affordable tasty breakfastThey have all the diner staples and they do it right. Fast and efficient service. Sit down in 5 and get your food within 10 minutes. We got some eggs and a cali omlettte. For the sides, got fruit (very melon heavy unfortunately) and sausage. Homefries were excellent. Very affordable prices, overall great spot
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