by Diane Alter
Tucked away from the madness that patrols Main Street in Edgartown during the Summer months, the Edgartown Diner offers familiarity and comfort for tourists and locals alike — and at affordable price’s.
Located in old post office square off Main street in Edgartown, the diner’s vibe mimics those of an earlier Anytown, USA.
“My Girl” plays over the speakers and guests nestle into the aqua and white vinyl upholstered booths. Funky wallpaper hosts a spread of retro artefacts; most notably a shadow case Gene Autry shrine, filled with toy revolvers and spurs.
Offering respite from fried seafood, the rudimentary menu nods to Southern cuisine. With familiar diner comforts like hot pastrami served with melted swiss, tomato, and onions on grilled rye or a brunch burger with 1/2 pound of Angus beef on a brioche roll with bacon, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion rings, the Edgartown Diner offers consistency.
“We have been coming here for over twenty years,” said Jeanne Hein Thurber of New Hampshire. “While many restaurants around here change seasonally, the Edgartown Diner has good food, good prices, and great service. And it’s here!”
While Thurber said a family favorite on the menu is the Thanksgiving Diner turkey which is served among cranberry sauce and gravy, her two daughters love the coconut shrimp serviced with a sweet chilli sauce.
“We eat here every day on vacation,” she said.
For those craving bacon and eggs, breakfast is served all day. Hash Benedict is served with an English muffin, two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and home fries and the customer-favorite Southern Bennie is offered with a southern twist: poached eggs served over grilled cornbread and fried chicken and smothered with gravy.
Customers can also indulge their sweet tooth with fluffy pancakes topped with fresh fruit and Vermont maple syrup or go all-in with Ralston’s stuffed French toast — a sumptuous croissant filled with ricotta cheese and the customer’s choice of topping.
And no diner could be complete without milkshakes: the Edgartown Diner offers malts and frappes to indulge in after a hearty meal. With classic flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, fair-priced creamy treats speak to the authenticity of a meal at a diner. Because even when you’re on vacation, there is nothing like the taste of home.
Edgartown Diner is located at 65 Main Street in Edgartown and is open from 8am-3pm daily serving breakfast and lunch.
MORE INFO
65 Main St. & Old Post Office Square
Edgartown
edgartowndiner.com
(508) 627-9337
