Angel's Dining Car
Angel's Dining Car stands as a celebrated gem within Florida's culinary landscape, renowned for its vintage charm and classic American diner ambiance. As the oldest diner in the state, it captures the essence of nostalgia with décor that transports patrons back in time while serving up mouthwatering dishes crafted from fresh ingredients. The extensive menu features signature items like their famous hand-battered onion rings and generously sized Goliath burgers, which boast quarter-pound handmade patties bursting with flavor. Visitors rave about the delicious sweet potato pie and rich shakes that round out an impressive selection of comfort food options. Notable attributes include kid-friendly offerings ensuring families feel welcomed, along with wheelchair accessibility to accommodate all guests comfortably. Angel’s Dining Car prides itself on excellent customer service provided by a friendly team who are dedicated to creating a memorable dining experience without compromising quality or atmosphere. This beloved establishment is not just a place to eat but also serves as a community hub where flavorsome meals meet heartfelt hospitality.
Indulge in Our Delicious Menu at Angel's Dining Car
Angel's Dining Car offers an enticing array of culinary delights centered around classic American comfort food, featuring signature dishes such as perfectly fried onion rings and juicy Goliath burgers made from quarter-pound handmade patties. The diverse menu caters to various tastes with options including fish sandwiches, club sandwiches, and homemade ranch dressing paired with fried pickles—all freshly prepared for maximum flavor satisfaction.
Captivating Decor That Tells A Story
Step into Angel's Dining Car and be greeted by delightful vintage decor reminiscent of historic diners—a perfect backdrop for enjoying comforting meals! From nostalgic elements throughout the space to whimsical touches that capture the spirit of Americana dining culture, every corner exudes charm making it an inviting setting for all ages.
Exceptional Services Await You
Guests can enjoy flexible services at Angel’s Dining Car—including dine-in experiences where attentive staff ensure satisfaction—and takeaway options suitable for those looking to indulge on-the-go! Whether visiting solo or gathering family members together over hearty plates filled with goodness; great hospitality remains paramount here.
Convenient Payment Options Available
At Angel’s Dining Car customers can choose from several convenient payment methods—accepting major credit cards alongside cash transactions—to make dining experiences seamless! For loyal visitors seeking added value there may even be special promotions available periodically!
Easy Reservations Made Simple
If planning ahead visit during peak hours is recommended: reservations accepted via phone call (+1 3863253927) allow guests peace-of-mind knowing tables will be waiting upon arrival so everyone enjoys uninterrupted meal moments!
Questions and Answers
Do they allow Dogs?
They have outside seating where Im sure theyd allow dogs but the inside is extremely small. I doubt dogs are allowed inside but am not 100% sure
What time do you open? Says 6am on google but came up here at 6:45 and no one is here and place is still closed.
I can not answer that one maam. I usually dont get there till around 8. My apologies. May you have a Blessed day today.
What are the breakfast times on Sundays?
Until 11am
How many times do I need to think to get to service?.... it says honk got curb service and Ive been seating here for 10 minutes with my kid that is asleep....
Althea I thought I would but it wasnt the case. When I was leaving I looked through window and there were only 2 tables inside. Rich I hope it was an overlook....
Customer Reviews
Ghetto Girl
We ate at Angels on 8-7-2024. The food, our server and the decor took us back to the day when going to the Diner to eat was a big deal. We will be back! Kid-friendliness: The dining car might not be large, but kids would enjoy seeing how it was to eat out back in the day.
Doug Ford
Had a lunch stop in Palatka, FL and Angels Dining Car that has been in this location since 1932!! The chicken livers were cooked to perfection soft centers with a crunchy outside plus the Angels signature sandwiches have eggs, bacon, beef patties & cheese! Its located right next to St Johns River bridge on the west side. Loved the golden oldies music playing and waitresses were very prompt and attentive, Such a great and pleasant surprise gem of a quaint restaurant!
Melissa Chipps
I have heard great things about this restaurant but I was sadly let down. I brought my entire family that was from out of town and did not have a great experience. First the waitress was rude and too busy to be bothered with us. By the way we were the only ones sitting outside. No other customers. We wanted to order appetizers and she said we order everything together and refused to take the app order. We all ordered apps and dinner plus shakes she said she needed to go change then would take our order. Nothing but attitude the entire time then we go in and the cook was gaping while cooking. So not impressed!
Amanda Martin
Probably the best burger Ive ever had!! The oldest Diner in Florida! The atmosphere is amazing!! Service was wonderful! Cant wait to go back!!
Angela M
I do not normally take time to rate places I visit, so being that I am making a point of doing so for this diner, it is because I found it exceptional. There is a reason that this place has been around for 90 years. It was my first time dining here and although the place is apparently well known for their burgers, I cannot eat beef. So, I decided to try their fried fish sandwich. I found their flounder sandwich to be best fish sandwich I have eaten anywhere in the USA! And I travel all over this country. I also was fortunate in that the included side order was their delicious onion rings. Very crunchy outside, tender, sweet onion inside, and not a drop of grease on them. Incredible! To top it off, the server was quick, friendly, professional and non-pushy. For such an unassuming little diner, I was totally floored!!! I shall return with others to share in this small town gem.
CH3F JAMES (ch3fjames)
If youre looking to step back in time and have been wanting to dive in to some nostalgic feels, then Angels is for you. Youll be welcomed with large patio seating and a tiny counter inside what appears to be an old airstream-esque building. Angels has been slinging classics since 1932. It is Florida oldest diner. The food however, is merely average. While the burgers were properly cooked to temp, they lack seasoning. The slaw dog is your typical jumbo dog covered with store bought slaw. The onion rings had potential to be great, but just lacked seasoning and texture. The milkshakes were proper though. If youre in the area and feeling nostalgic, grab a burger. If youre going out the way for this, skip it.
Jen
Was just there with my hubby ordered the biggest burgers and fries and onion ring with sweet tea, of course and order for each and they were the best burgers Ive ever had. The server was awesome. Would go there a million more times. A place for the whole family to enjoy such a great meal. Keep it up. God bless you all.
Sebastian Tavera
Was staying at the hotel next to this dinning spot. Saw an elder couple w/ a shirt that said angles dinner. Oldest in Florida so I immediately looked it up and noticed it was across the street from my hotel. Went to check it out w/ some friends and wow the food was delicious. The space inside was small for the 7 of us so we sat a the outdoor tabeles. I had a Goliath w/ cheese and bacon and order a side of loaded fries. Shared a banana milkshake w/ a friend but overall the food and atmosphere of the spot was great. If I m ever in Palatka again I m stopping there to try some other dishes. Super recommended spot!
Sharon Sauls
The best breakfast Ive had in a long time! Major cool place too!
Melissa Narum
This was a great little diner! We stopped here after hanging out at the beach and this definitely hit the spot. Nice that they are dog friendly as well. The burger was cooked perfectly and very tasty. We split a bunch of sides and highly recommend the corn nuggets, onion rings and fried pickles! Well definitely stop by again whenever were passing through!
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