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Allison's Finer Diner
Category: Restaurants Diners Diners [Edit]
11587 Upper Gilchrist RdMount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-9923
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One review for Allison's Finer Diner
1 review in English
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Review from Andrew D.
11/19/2010
The choices in the Mount Vernon, Ohio dining scene aren't that varied or unique. But among the great gray wash of diners and Americanized Chinese restaurants, Allison's Finer Diner sits slightly apart from the others.
I generally only go to Allison's for breakfast, so I'll have to limit my review to that. But the breakfast menu contains a number of inspired offerings: quiche of the day, cranberry walnut french toast, German potatoes, a broad array of eggs and pancakes and sides.
The food is prepared reasonably well, but doesn't inspire scenes from When Harry Met Sally. Sometimes things are overcooked, or your side of ham is cold, but usually everything is A-OK. Coffee is served in mugs from local businesses, the orange juice is watery and comes out of a spigot.
When Allison's first opened, it seemed like everything was going to be amazing. The people who worked there were friendly and everyone seemed pretty happy. But the honeymoon appears to be over, smiles look forced, and when the waitresses think you're not looking, they look pretty miserable. Maybe Mt. Vernon isn't the tipper it used to be.
A few other perks: the bathrooms are clean and bright and have their own muzak channel. There is a banquet room and a bar, in case you need a vodka martini with your breakfast. The fish tank is surprisingly colorful and well-maintained.
All in all, this is a great place to go with family for a meal.
