06/15/08

Don't let the lines fool you...

by jakedog102000

if you want breakfast that's overpriced and samll portions that shouldn't be in a diner, then go here! I never thought breakfast was something that could get messed up, but I guess I was wrong. From a long wait, to unattentive service, to the gut rott feeling I got after eating breakfast, I don't recomend this place to anyone who enjoys breakfast...

12/23/07

awesome breakfast

by hpso12xu

great food, best service, clean tables, clean everything, loved the coffee, great value!

my only complaint is that they are closed on mondays; the day my wife and i go out for breakfast.

we are looking forward to lunch there some time.

• Pros: everything
• Cons: if you don't like it, then go home and eat your feces!

12/14/07

Mediocre

by canileavenow

Very basic food, overpriced for what it is. Service is generally indifferent (as in "indifferent to the fact there's a customer needing attention"), and the times I've been, the tables and counters could have used wiping down.

However, convenient location and hours make it acceptable for a quick meal.

• Pros: Opens early, closes late.
• Cons: Very basic food at inflated prices, generally poor service.

Owens delivers on all the sentimental ideas of a diner and dishes out retro-hip spin on the side.

by Contributor

In Short
Why go to Owens? If you're starving and all you want is a plain-old, good meal (like the huge Borg-ship meatloaf). Or if you wake up needing breakfast and coffee. Or if you want a laid-back date over burgers. Since this is Owens' take on the diner idea, you could also order portobello polenta or pan-seared salmon--and a couple of scotches.

06/16/05

Great Brunch

by czech37

I've been here a couple times since moving back to Chapel Hill and I have to say, this is one of the best places I've found to grab a late breakfast/early lunch. I had a smoked salmon omelette one time, and the Eye Opener the next, and both times I was extremely satisfied with my meal. The service was prompt, the staff courteous, and I love the atmosphere. I certainly can't complain.

Both times, it was just my wife and I, but if you have even a little experience with diners, you know that trying to seat a party of 6 in one of these places is going to take some time. I watched as the staff worked to get a family of 7 into the place, and they did everything they could to get the folks a quick and comfortable seat.

• Pros: great variety, wicked atmosphere, quick service

05/17/05

not impressed

by musicmanrdu

I got a buffalo chicken salad today with 5 measily pieces of McDonald's sized nuggets for $8. Then the waitress tried to add the price of a sweet tea to the bill when it clearly stated on the menu that the price included beverage. Then there were waiters and waitresses breaking things and joking around, overall very unprofessional.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Pricey, Food not good

02/09/03

pretty damned good

by jmessyboy

really impressed; stopped in on a friend's recommendation, and i found quite a bit more but/in addition to "classic diner fare." the specials all looked very appetizing, and the one i had (grilled quail) made me rather happy. plus, a full bar and polite waitresses in a diner were true bonus. all in all, it was pretty damned good.

• Pros: cheap, great food, cheap

12/19/02

Best Burger and Fries EVER!

by lwhill

Absolute best bleu cheese burger, fries and onion rings that I've ever had. If you're low on your fat quotient, this is the meal to get. It makes it all worth it!

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Service

11/01/02

not all that

by unc1223

I hate to disagree with everyone else in chapel hill... but I guess I'm going to have to. The food is really greasy and the service was way too slow for those of us that have a lunch HOUR. I've been there three different times, and wasn't really impressed at all. on a plus side, the atmosphere and the prices were good... but that's about all i can say.

• Pros: atmosphere
• Cons: greasy, slow, parking

10/29/02

Disappointing

by dstafford

I had heard great thing about this restaurant, but when I went, on a night that wasn't crowded, I had to wait 45 minutes for a cheeseburger, that was completely burnt to a crisp. The restaurant looks neat, but was very dissapointing, teh service was awful, as was the food.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Food, Service