College Park Diner

Your experience at CP Diner really depends on what you are looking for.
If you are looking for a «hole in the wall”-esc diner with classic «comfort» food — this is the diner to go to in College Park. One of my favorite deals is the weekday breakfast special (2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon/​sausage for $ 3.99 — can’t be beat).
However, if you want a healthier breakfast this probably isn’t the place for you. The other day I tried to go «healthy» and ordered an omelette. It was greasy and overloaded with cheese.
Another downside to this establishment is a lack of chocolate chips or iced coffee. What diner doesn’t have chocolate chip pancakes? And yes, the diner does have coffee — however, they will not serve it over ice.
But overall, very solid diner when it comes to basic, tasty, and satisfying breakfast.

This is your run of the mill local diner. Nothing wrong with it at all, but I’ve been to better spots. Chicken fried steak was OK, pancake /​hash browns were pretty good. My wife had a burger that was just fine. Quick service, place seemed a bit dingy but heck, it’s a diner.

Great little diner. In and out quickly. Food was good but a bit pricy for breakfast at a diner

It’s a nice place for brunch, the food is really fresh! The price is nice~~ love the butter with pancakes and whipped cream with french toast, really yummy!

Very good breakfast, fast and pleasant service. I was in and out of this place fairly quickly.

I came in, I sat down (Wednesday, November 4^th, at 6 AM), there were 3 workers working (1 male cook, 1 female taking orders, and 1 other one just wiping counter tops).
No one greeted me nor gave a menu to look at. I spotted where I menus were, and went helped myself. I sat down right by the cashier.
The SECOND that I opened up the menu to take a look at it, the girl asked me «what can I get for you, sir?» I replied, «yes, I would like to take at the menu first, please.» (With a smile). She gave me a look, then walked away, without saying anything.
1 – 2 minutes later, I have decided what I wanted. But she seemed busy, so I didn’t want to bother her, and decided to wait patiently, until she asks me again.
She walked back and forth, passed me without making any eye contact.
Another gentlemen walked into the door, she greeted him and told him to sit anywhere he pleases.
(I’m still waiting for her to make eye contact or to come take my order), but she chooses to ignore me. I figured she might just be busy with toasting all the breads for other clients…
***A quick note– both her and the other male cook were handling food (picking up bacons, toasts, cheese with their bare hands (NO GLOVES!) The girl accidentally drop the pen she was using onto the floor, bent down to pick it up, did not wash her hands, and went handling toasts with her bare hands! The guy cracked some eggs to make some scramble eggs, and as he cracked it open, it got onto his thumb before getting into the pan. Very unsanitary. The girl again rubbed her hands onto her apron and continued to handle food.
After making me wait 15 minutes, the girl took off her apron and went to use the restroom. 5 minutes later, she came back out. I asked her, «hi, can I make an order, please?» She ignored me, as if I was not there. I thought she might have not heard me. She then went to the gentlemen who had just came in earlier (after me) to take his order. The lady standing next to me (who was before me and have been waiting for her food) saw that I was being ignored, so she got the girl’s attention to let her know that I came in first and that I have been waiting to be served, but the girl chose to disregard what the lady said as well. She continued back to that gentlemen table to serve him coffee.
At this time, I knew clearly that she was ignoring me and have been having a bad unprofessional/​street like attitude. I called her over and asked «how come I came in here first and have been waiting for you to take my order, but you took the other guy’s order first?» She looked away, disregard my question and said «what you getting?» I responded by saying, «how come I came in but you didn’t take my order first?» She once again ignored my question, looked away, and said «what you getting?» again. I said never mind and just left.
Bottom line: TERRIBLE service. EXTREMELY UNSANITARY food handling. BAD attitude. UNPROFESSIONAL.
These people should be fired. That, or the management should close down this horrible place.

Best place to eat breakfast in Laurel, Hands Down! clean, good service, better food. We come at least once a month.

Great place for food and socializing! Sara and the staff were excellent! Stop in when you are in the area! You will not be disappointed.
I got a BLT and was very satisfied. The person next to me is a regular and his tuna salad sandwich looked awesome! I will get that next time.

The College Park diner always satisfies my late night AND day-​time craving, whether it may be through spicy hot chicken wings, mozzarella sticks at late-​night OR spicy buffalo chicken wraps during the day time. I used to frequent here and after moving to Baltimore, I still have random cravings here and there.
Last week, I visited the diner and ordered my usual of spicy buffalo chicken wrap — to my surprise, they even offer the option of tomato wrap and spinach wraps, in addition to the normal wrap. The healthy options also expanded to grilled chicken, in addition to just fried chicken. I could not help myself and and ordered a spinach wrap, to be toasted, with avocado smeared nicely on, nicely diced fried chicken, and provolone cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and of course hot sauce. The memories flooded back. This meal also included either pretzels or chips with a pickle, both given in abundance.
Great option for a mid-​day or late night snack if you are in the CP area. Not to mention, the campus is one of the most beautiful campuses in the whole U.S. — filled with luxurious trees and squirrels.

Nice local spot. On the weekends be prepared for lines going out the door. Has that old diner feel where you watch your food being cooked in front of you. All the breakfast foods are very good.
Check out the wall over the prep area where customers bring currency from their country and it is mounted on the wall

I wasn’t expecting much out of the College Park Diner. I’m sure it’s great if you’re hammered but… I wasn’t. Came in for breakfast and everything was pretty standard. Good milkshakes!
Service was good and they crank out the food from that little tiny grill up front which is impressive.

A sweet down home diner just off the DC Beltway and near UMD. I loved my strawberry Belgium Waffle topped with whipped cream. No butter or syrup necessary. Nom nom nom. I’d easily stop here the morning after a night partying. Good stuff.

Waitress is kind of sketchy. Raspy voice and all. Mashed potatoes are super fake. Burger looks good, but overall sketchy atmosphere. ⁷⁄₁₀

It’s okay. Not great. Not horrible. If you want quick food. We ordered breakfast items and they were tasteless eggs, waffles, hash browns and a frozen biscuit. Blah.

I am really shocked at the reviews after eating here. Nothing is homemade… not even the french toast. It is clearly just re-​heated frozen french toast. I asked about the biscuits and she said the waitress told me they were pillsbury style. I asked for poached eggs and they were inedible — the center was hard and the whites were rubbery. Even the bacon was rubbery — I have no idea how one makes bacon anything other than delicious.
There’s an Ihop down the street… just go there.

A great old fashioned diner. I had a chef salad and it was fresh, huge, and delicious! The waitress was very attentive, but didn’t hover. The check was less than ten dollars. I’ll be back!

I have visited this diner on multiple occasions (just getting a chance to comment on it. I had a favorite server but for the past few time I went I didn’t see her.
We always get the same thing:
1. Chicken tenders and fries: nothing fabulous. They are pretty standard. One thing that stands out however is the size of the tenders… nice large pieces
2. Pancakes: again good size and nice light taste
3. Corned beef hash with eggs: hash was cooked to my liking (crispy crunch on the outside and softer on the inside). Eggs were prepared fried hard
4. Beverages: your typical juice selection and the sweet tea with a slice of lemon was very refreshing
The price is right for the quantity of food that you receive. Fast service and I like that you can sit wherever you like (and not put and the next available table).
Looking forward to the next visit. Will try something new and provide an update.

I really like this place, it’s not big but the stuff are really fresh here, and the breakfast and brunch here are soooo good! Pancakes, omelette, bacon…~~ it’s a small restaurant but they are really careful and serious doing things!

Watching the short order cook work the grill I’m not seeing any magic. Undercooked hash browns and overcooked eggs. It’s not very busy and everyone here is at the counter but my coffee cup is empty. Probably because there’s only one waitress.
This is not the best breakfast I’ve ever had. It is however edible but I’m hitting a Waffle House tomorrow.

My husband and I discovered this place because I hope was closed. We didn’t have high hopes because it’s a little dilapidated but to be honest we were very surprised that the food was very good and the ladies where nice.
We have had breakfast with steak, then hamburger sub was awesome (only complaint its I got to little fries for my taste) country fried steak was delicious as well. Our friend had the chari pie and he said it was very good. We recommend it.
I will say I don’t give it five stars because of the Decour and also because sometimes you have to wait a lot.
PS. LOVEEEEE TGE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM