Reviews for Mal's Diner in Vale, OR
An absolute delight!! Exactly what we hv been looking for, a retro diner with great food. Food was good in such a simple way.... Service was cheerful and happy. A perfect pit stop for us!! If you ever drive pass Vale, Oregon, drop by. Thank youguys!!! Xxooxx Read more
Nice sit down diner in the middle of town. Their food is good old fashioned cooking. Portion sizes are great. And service and... price was great! I?ve never seen a full breakfast for two for under $20. Read more
If you're in Vale, this is a good place to eat. I was in a group of 7 people and we all got something different, yet everyone... cleaned up and enjoyed the food. My only suggestion is that the salads have spring mix or even romaine lettuce instead iceberg. Read more
I'm an Air Force veteran, globetrotter, and trained chef, with more than two decades of experience in the restaurant industry.... From my beginnings as a short order cook in my grandfather's cafe in the mountains of central Idaho, to the beaches of St. Johnsand the Michelin star rated "Stone Terrace" as part of the team who served one of my personal hero's Muhammad Ali. My firsttrip to Vale, Oregon uncovered for me an absolute gem in Mal's Diner. In the middle of a long road trip, and after an evenlonger night, I walked into an immediate throwback to my Grandads 1950's era soda-fountain cafe. From the everyone is familyatmosphere, down to the stainless-steel dining bar & records on the wall, to the ladies who greeted me with smiles and anattitude that they had known me for years. I just knew when I gave my name it wouldn't be forgotten. The next day Emma and Mic,(the cook) served me a burger and hand cut fries that was easily the best burger that I have eaten in a half decade. This wasnot a small burger served in a plastic basket and paper, but 2 heaping double 1/4 lb. patties with thick sliced bacon smotheredin American cheese. I did not come up for breath until I had devoured the entire plate. (With no small urge to lick the plate).After I had regretfully completed my feeding frenzy, I was pleasantly surprised to find other similarities on the menu that Ihad not seen since I worked my grandfather's flat top grill & it filled up my heart as much as an already FULL belly... itemslike Moose and Elk burger specials, Rocky Mountain Oysters and items such as Kangaroo, Ostrich and even Alligator for the moreadventurous diner. Make no mistake, if you are looking to shed a few pounds, you might want to try further afield, but if youare looking for a fully satiated appetite, a completely satisfied pallet, and an atmosphere that invites you back with smilesand a yearning to see what's next with zero doubt that they can deliver, then you can do far worse than M Read more
Some of the best food I've had in a while!! Also decently priced. If I'm ever in this area again I will definitely make a stop... here. Read more
Beautifully colored old diner with nice enough staff open late. We just had the battered fries and onion rings, but they were... good. I would have loved them to have a specialty vegan burger on the menu, but what can I do? Staff weren't wearing masks ifthat's something that concerns you. This place brought us back to the 50s, and had a great atmosphere. Read more
This place is absolutely ADORABLE. It's like a little time capsule with both the quality of food, the friendly service and... atmosphere! I got the Dave's Philly with fries while my husband got the Viking Burger with tots. He was pretty impressed that itwas not frozen patties. Our waitress was super nice, friendly and just an overall sweet soul. The cook was friendly andknowledgeable. We enjoyed our food very much and I'm excited to go back! I would highly recommend going for a great meal,excellent service and a chance to enjoy a part of living history in an absolutely adorable town Read more
I have been driving past this place for years, thinking about coming in time after time. I decided to give it a chance. There... was only one place in the last 6 years that has impressed me with a burger and that was Indian Creek Steakhouse in Caldwell. Nowthat I have this new experience under my belt, the there are 2 places that hold the hamburger place in my heart! The staff arefriendly, you can tell the cook has a passion for what she does, and the atmosphere is so relaxed, you can't help but enjoyevery bite of your meal! I'm happy I need to cm.e out here to visit my parents because it gives me a reason to swing by and trythe next burger on the list next week for my cheat meal! I had the VIKING and it was just outstanding! If you're evertraveling through Vale then stop in and have a bite to eat, you won't regret it! Read more