Bledsoe's Diner

The wait was a hour and the waiters Had disagreed and it created tension throughout the whole place.

Saw this places heading up to the lake on Friday, knowing I had to pass it to go home on Sunday. Told the wife we are going to try that for lunch on the way home.When we pulled in there were maybe 3 cars in the parking lot at 11:45 am on a Sunday 1st of Aug. Didn't stop us, we wanted to see why so many on Google gave it 4 stars and Yelp 3.5....we get inside and see this big old Slad bar, country counter and to the left the kitchen window. Tables all around and a couple waitresses who yelled " seat yourself!".We did at a booth up front. The menu was fairly big for a small town diner, but contained all your expectations except no meatloaf.The wife decided on the Sunday special. It's not every Sunday but it was this particular day. I went with a diner staple of Bacon cheese with their onion rings since that got the most attention in all of the reviews.I guess they made extra of the specials as those were ready in 3 minutes from the time of order versus my burger that was handmade and prepared. I sampled the wife's and it was all really good, literally like grandma used to make. My burger was exactly as I had hoped, toasted bun, Chopped onions, folded lettuce and crisp bacon. The onion rings were so light and amazing...have to get these!!.Now I want to stop every time we go through Atoka it was that good. And to listen to the locals talk is like getting a show for free.If you pass through, please stop the food was awesome. So were the people!!

Great food and fair price. Ordered to go and staff very friendly and helpful. Best breakfast spot in Atoka!

The breakfast menu prices have increased since the menu photo was taken. My two-egg, bacon, hash browns and toast cost $6.70 before sales tax. The bacon was dried out--like it was about two days old. See the photo of my hash "browns." No crispy brown potatoes here. The wait staff person was congenial (and apologetic about the long wait to have food prepared, the cost, and the steamed potatoes). I stopped here for breakfast on a 4-hour road trip. I'll stop for coffee and fast food before I ever stop here again when driving through Atoka.

Super nice people. Good chili. Reminds me of my parents home. Definitely worth stopping if you are hungry and don't want chain food

I eat here when I drive up to northern Arkansas from Texas. Occasionally the service can get a little backed up, but no one is standing around being lazy or anything. The food has always come out fresh and very tasty. Staff has always been friendly. Regarding COVID, they've taken measures for social distancing like closing down the salad bar, closing off tables, and the staff were mostly wearing masks correctly. I wouldn't say the patrons exactly care, though, so if you are immunocompromised, just be aware this might not be your place. I'll keep coming back, especially for the fried catfish.

I love going to Bledsoes diner. Foods always good. I just wish they would go back to the buffet menu even if just one day a week.

aw fuldirty cold tasting food waitress was bad ful the menu had a kids menu did not say 12 and only i was an extra 2.00 because i was over 12 waitress did not reveal that but she told me it was just one chken stip i cant eat much anymore so i told thats ok the strip looked and tasted like it had sat under the heat lamp all daymy ff were cold i got a small side of white gray ehen she brought it was brok and cold. my husbands hamber steak and ff were cod alsothe meat tasted like dirty grill he was suppose to get a salad we ask the watress she just said yes brought it after he had eaten his meal. she neve said sorry instead she acted like it was a bother to get his salad which was not cold, it was qilted we complaind when we checked out the ower was there she actcouldnt be bothered and didnt care. wort place we havw eaten at in a very long time will never go back go at your own risk

Small town diner with big charm appeal for driving through on a road trip. Service was quick and friendly. Food was exactly what you expect from small town greasy spoon restaurant. I had that grilled turkey and cheese sandwich which was tasty. My friends had the cheeseburgers, and were rated high among other restaurants in their experience. The onion rings were a must have shared among the table. Ketchup not needed! The locals were excited to see us!

Good little greasy spoon in a small town. Staff was great. I had breakfast there. Table full of old guys solving the world problems that exists in all the good diners was there. Definitely will go back.