The Take
The Original Steve's Diner delivers a solid local breakfast only when you ignore most of the menu and order the homemade sausage. Everything else leans into 36 pancake varieties loaded with candy toppings that scream processed add-ins over real food.
Nostalgia-chasing locals and weekend breakfast signalers keep it alive, but the massive menu exists to upsell junk rather than showcase the daily-made sausage and real maple option.
The Verdict
Stick to eggs over easy with the homemade sausage, hash browns, and real maple syrup if pancakes are involved. The candy-loaded options like Snickers, Oreo, or Butterfinger versions exist only to turn breakfast into dessert theater.
Ask for extra butter on the side and ignore the fancy syrup upsell. Order the sausage plate.
Common Questions
Is The Original Steve's Diner healthy?
No. The sausage and real maple stand out, but the rest of the menu pushes processed toppings and undisclosed griddle oil.
What should you avoid at The Original Steve's Diner?
The Snickers, Oreo, and Butterfinger pancakes. They load candy toppings onto an already massive gimmick list.
Does The Original Steve's Diner use seed oils?
Unknown. The classic griddle oil type is not disclosed on the menu or descriptions.
