Helen's Restaurant

What a happy accident when my hotel's breakfast buffet closed earlier than I expected, and I had to go into town for breakfast! If I hadn't happened, I would not have had a lovely breakfast at Helen's. The menu has a nice variety and the customers seem like a mix of visitors and local people. Lots of greeting each other by name which gives a really welcoming vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful. Felt like all the servers have probably been there a long time and they enjoy their work.I had the Joe's Special, made with turkey sausage. Very tasty. Their home fries are delicious. Really flavorful, almost like the potatoes were simmered in a stock before they were fried up. Or maybe whoever's in the kitchen just has a deft hand with seasoning Also had the biggest cold brew I've ever had in my life. It would give a Sbux Triente a run for his money, and it was delicious. (Their coffee is Bad Ass brand out of Hawaii.) Parking is on street and free (there are meters but the City has deactivated them). Even if you have to park a little ways away,Helen's is worth the walk.

I've only been here once before with my girlfriend and we caught the end of the lunch rush so it was hard to judge the potential. This time, I came with a craving for a diner style lunch and they delivered.Plenty of tables were open, my server was super nice, the order was quick, and when the plate came out I could see whoever was on the grill knew what they were doing. The standard turkey burger there comes with pico and avocado, and normally wet toppings would make the top bun disintegrate, but they'd toasted it hard enough that it held up perfectly. Fries were on point, sized between shoestring and steak for a nice starchy snap with a little extra time in the fryer to make them crispy. Then despite having a decent sized meal, I caved and got the banana split so I could check out their ice cream.It looked like folks there were going for milkshakes, maybe I'll try that next time. In any case, I recommend catching these guys off peak so you can soak in the chill diner vibe and completely enjoy the experience.

Great find in the center of town. Went for a late lunch on a Saturday, and it was packed, but we were seated very promptly and waited on almost immediately! I was very impressed with how friendly and efficient the staff were in spite of how very busy they were.The menu is extensive with a wide range of options. I got the shrimp po' boy wrap, which was great -- New Orleans-hot, but even better since it includes some perfectly crisp bacon for a surprising and wonderful crunch! My partner's Asian Salmon salad was also excellent.It's unusual to find a restaurant that can deliver on such a range of dishes, and we want to come back and try more of them.

Food looked very healthy, nice presentation and staff were amazing. The tables were clean. Overall had a very nice experience at this restaurant I would recommend.

I've gone there a lot and they are always amazing! The ladies are very nice and so is their food. (;The mood of the place is very home-y. I love the decorations, especially the wreath and the booths. I'd recommend this place to everyone looking for a nice diner to eat, especially anyone with children.

Cheerful ambiance and a welcoming staff make this restaurant feel as comfortable and bright as grandma's kitchen. You can sit at any open table you want while enjoying classic 80s hits! The service and kitchen staff are highly accommodating and strive to satisfy customer preferences. They offer a wide variety of delicious dishes. Much more pleasant than nearby Main Streets Market and Cafe!

Ice cold food. So disappointed We should have eaten elsewhere Just so you all knowWas the wait staff. Not picking up food. No heaters to kept food under

now let me make clear this was just "take-out", one doesn't tip for take out, especially not if it is a restaurant with table service, where one tips the next time one decides to "dine in & get service " ( for which obviously one would tip!)Rudeness & nasty food - Apart from the fact that the blond woman ringing up our TAKE-OUT order turned from "friendly to OUTRAGEOUSLY rude", only because most people ( including me) do not tip for take out, ( only when they actually dine in and get a service!) - she neither responded to our " thank you", nor our "bye"____we had two sandwiches ( tuna melt and another), BOTH of which made me and my friend nauseous to the point where we were considering the ER!nasty oil was dripping from the bread, causing both of us to rush to buy ginger ale for nausea.the nausea didn't go away until the next morning, almost sending us to the ER!and no, we didn't eat other food that day, and don't have any allergies.

Take out order. Middling breakfast burrito with added bacon was $16. Server was visibly annoyed I didn't tip. Not in any hurry to return.

Absolute perfection! Ordered Chicken Fajita Omelette and Chicken & Waffles from the specials menu. Food came out fast, hit, and amazing! Potatoes were perfect- huge choice of toast. No pressure to leave when finished.Only regret is i don't live nearby...