Darlin's Diner – American
Sunlight dances across the counters of this cheerful morning retreat, where the comforting hum of a bustling kitchen and the sweet aroma of griddled French toast invite guests to linger over steaming mugs of coffee. The kitchen celebrates the art of the hearty breakfast, pairing golden, syrup-drenched waffle stacks and whimsical pancakes with the savory soul of peppery biscuits and gravy or a perfectly crisped chicken fried steak. Whether you are tucking into a vibrant avocado toast or a velvety eggs Benedict, every plate captures the nostalgic warmth of a classic diner experience.
114 East South Main Street, Flatonia TX 78941 https://darlinsdiner.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, kosher, halal, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, pegan, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked seafood and warm, welcoming service that makes this neighborhood spot a standout. Guests love the inviting ambiance and frequently highlight the reasonable prices, noting that every dish is prepared with care and flavor. Standout dishes include the fresh seafood selections, which are praised for their expert preparation and consistent quality.
Menu
From the Griddle
- Short Stack - $7: 2 pancakes served with butter & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Darlin's Stack - $9: 3 pancakes served with butter & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Waffle - $6: Served with powder sugar, butter & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flatonia French Toast - $12: Served with powder sugar, cinnamon sugar, butter & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kids Smiley Face Pancake - $7: Served with chocolate chips, whip cream, seasonal fruit, butter & syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Flatonia Favorites
- Avocado Toast - $13: Over easy egg, avocado, garlic, salt & pepper served with hashbrowns Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Oatmeal Bowl - $14: Topped with strawberries, blueberries, granola & brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - $19: Skillet fried with homemade gravy served with eggs any style & hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs Benny - $16: Over easy eggs, ham & hollandaise sauce on split english muffin served with hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Biscuits & Gravy - $14: Served with choice of meat, homemade gravy & hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken & Waffles - $16: Skillet fried chicken served on waffle with powder sugar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Build Yo Own Breakfast Taco - $9: Choose anything - egg, bacon, sausage, cheese & potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit - $11: Skillet fried chicken served with honey & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Migas - $14: Corn chip & egg scramble with jalapeño, tomato, bell pepper & onion served with homemade garden salsa & hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Eggs
- 2 Eggs Plate - $13: Choice of meat, served with hashbrowns & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 3 Eggs Plate - $15: Choice of meat, served with hashbrowns & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Darlin' Omelette - $15: Bacon, cheddar, spinach, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Flatonia Omelette - $16: Bacon, sausage, ham & american Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Kitchen Omelette - $14: Ham & swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chris' Omelette - $16: Sausage, pepperjack, crispy onion & mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Burgers
- Darlin's Burger - $16: 1/2lb Angus beef, Darlin's mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheesy Shroom - $17: 1/2lb Angus beef, swiss, Darlin's mayo, grilled mushroom & crispy onions on brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled or Fried Chicken Burger - $14: Darlin's mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Steak Sammy - $19: Lettuce, tomato & Darlin's mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- House Salad - $13: Romaine, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato, cucumber, onion & croutons with homemade ranch dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Strawberry Poppyseed Salad - $15: Spinach, strawberries, onion, walnuts, cucumber & homemade lemon poppyseed dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, parmesan, croutons & caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Sammys
- BLT - $16: Bacon, lettuce, tomato & Darlin's mayo on a croissant Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ranch House - $19: Turkey, bacon, tomato, avocado & homemade ranch dressing on a croissant Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Goin' To Da Club - $19: Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard & Darlin's mayo on a croissant Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- 2 Bacon Slices - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 2 Sausage Patties - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore
- Ham Steak - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- 2 Eggs Any Style - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Fruit - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Hash Browns - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Oatmeal with Brown Sugar - $4: Gluten-free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Toast - $2: Brioche or Wheat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- GF Toast - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuit - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- English Muffin - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Mini Pancakes - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Croissant - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast Slice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Casserole of the Day Slice - $7
- Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Truffle Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kettle Chips - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Baked Bacon Mac - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quiche of the Day - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Kiddos
- Kids Burger - $10: 1/4 lb Angus beef dry w/ pickles on brioche bun, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tender Love - $10: Homemade chicken tenders & side of ranch, served with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheesy - $8: Toasted American, served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Latte - $5: Hot or iced
- Cappuccino - $5: Hot or iced
- Macchiato - $5: Hot or iced
- Americano - $5: Hot or iced
- Espresso Shot - $2
- Drip Coffee - $4
- Whole Milk - $4
- Chocolate Milk - $5
- Orange Juice - $5
- Apple Juice - $4
- Hot Tea - $4: Chai, Earl Gray or Green
- Fountain Drinks & Tea - $3
- Glass Mimosa - $12
- Pitcher Mimosa - $38
- Mimosa Flight - $42: 4 seasonal flavors