A diner counter with stools in the morning light

Hot beef, breakfast and homemade pie

A busy small-town diner on Chestnut Street in downtown Atlantic, Iowa. Classic American plates, friendly service and a hometown feel. Catering too.

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The diner downtown

Come in after a night shift at seven in the morning, on your lunch break, or with the whole family on a Saturday. Plates run around $10 to $20 per person, the coffee keeps coming and the waitresses know the regulars by name.

Breakfast is served from early on, the hot plates are the kind your grandparents ordered, and the pies are made here.

Breakfast plate with eggs, toast and a cup of coffee

A waitress pouring coffee at a diner booth

What people order

Full menu highlights

01
Hot Beef
Roast beef and gravy, the Midwest classic.
02
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy
Sliced roast beef on bread, smothered in gravy.
03
Patty Melt
Beef patty, melted cheese and onions on grilled bread.
04
Grilled Pastrami Reuben
Pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss, grilled on rye.
05
Steak and Eggs
A proper breakfast for a long day.
06
Cinnamon French Toast
Thick slices, griddled golden.
07
Cinnamon Roll
Big, soft and best with a cup of coffee.
08
Fish and Chips
Served with a side salad.

A slice of homemade pie with a golden crust

Save room for pie

Our pies are homemade, and so is the cinnamon roll that a lot of mornings start with. Ask your waitress which pies are on the counter today, or call ahead if you want a whole one to take home.

Ask about today's pies

Catering from the Downtowner

The same home cooking, brought to your meeting, family gathering or event. Tell us the date, how many people and what you have in mind, and we will work it out with you.

Ask about catering