Hours:
Sun-Thu 6:30am-10pm
Fri-Sat 6:30am-11pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Elmo's Diner
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A front counter evokes Small Town, USA. Lone diners read the newspaper. Waiters chat with customers and whip up milk shakes. Kids occasionally run past, since it's one of the best spots in town to bring the family. Large windows and wood-plank floors make the space feel as old and preserved as the diner tradition itself. Comfort food, like meat loaf and roast, hamburgers and all-day breakfast, including omelets, waffles and pancakes, are this kitchen's forte.
03/06/09
Mmmmmm... try the turkey and dressing!
by jimmyjams78 at Citysearch
With one exception everythign I ever ate at Elmo's was delicious. I can't say enough good things about the turkey and gravy plate. They'll gladly substitute fries for mashed potatoes and I love that. In fact, they'll work with you on most anything.
My favorite special was the turkey and dressing. Just like, no wait-- better!-- than my mom made it.
Check out the recession menu for some good deals!
- Pros: Good prices, great food, friendly service
- Cons: brunswick stew
03/01/09
Know your Elmos
by revreader at Citysearch
I've dinned at Elmos both in Durham and Carrboro on and off for years.
For basic American cuisine, especially non-greasy, either location is fine and the food is comparable and consistently good.
Weekends and holidays both places get too crowded and one may well have to line up and wait too long.
I usually plan my trips during off peak hours and then it is dream service and great food.
I do have a perferred breakfast omlette. It is a custom four: with calamata olives, spinage, mushrooms, and feta cheese. I get it with rye toast and sliced tommatoes instead of home fries.
Just about anything on the menue is good.
I used to be a professional cook and Elmos is one of those locally owned places that it is well worth discovering.
Don't over expect anything, but it tends to be better than most American gernics around. Much better than any of the chains.
- Pros: fresh and wholesome, friendly service
- Cons: too crowded during peak hours and holidays
05/16/08
Excellent Food
by MagiMae at Citysearch
I was visiting my daughter in Chapel Hill who said I absolutely had to go to Elmo's. We went for late lunch - 4-5pm and had a wonderful meal. The waitress was more than accomodating and the food was great. Her burger was exceptional and we both shared fries. I had soup and sandwich (Chicken) and dessert....all was good quality and the check was reasonable for the amount of food we had....needless to say this will be a regular on my list to visit when I come back to NC again. I am from PA and it was well worth the trip to Carrboro.....:o)
- Pros: Thumbs Up!
The Details on Elmo's Diner
Save Some Room:
Word on the street is that Elmo's serves up one heck of a milkshake.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
No
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