Kim’s Donut-N-Diner

“You’re going to regret that” – a damn genius

So, it’s hard to tell what this place is called. Kim’s Restaurant? Donut diner? Variants thereof? Its online presence is mysterious and we’re pretty sure that we, yes, we, loyal reader(s?), the pioneers of pancake, the madcap mercenaries of morning meal, speculators of syrup (comma real maple), the opportunists of omelettes. Brave breakfast bloggers, we. We. We—created the yelp page for this place (we think).

Flagrant false advertising! They had zero (0) donuts.

It’s a quaint little place on the inside. But the plaza can be creepy. Bo arrived via some woebegone back entrance. Cigarette trucks get hijacked back there we think.

It’s very informal inside. There’s a counter and also booths. You can come to the counter to order, or shout your orders across the counter. The cook is back in a little brick bunker (neat-o), and every so often people will call in orders and will arrive some moments later to pick up their to-go boxes/bags.

There’s a menu on the wall. Beware: it’s cash only!

Bo ordered the western omelette (yeehaw), Dave ordered the ham and cheese omelette (yippie-kai-yay), Lexi ordered two pancakes (not of the chocolate chip variety), and Bo ordered grits for the table.

The western omelette
Pancakes

The pancakes came pre-buttered. Syrup was not required. They tasted “exactly like the kind of pancakes this place would have.” That is, pancake mix and sugar. The syrup was of the “Aunt Maple” variety. Like, O.K., all syrup has to be made by an aunt now?

The omelette had all the necessary ingredients, including eggs. The omelette itself was a bit flat, as can be seen from the picture. The ham and cheese omelette looked identical. There was toast. There was grape, and only grape, jelly. The toast was pre-buttered and tasted O.K.

The ham and cheese omelette was not complex to the palate. It was, as one would expect, a precise and even mix of ham and processed American cheese. There was a saving grace, though – this omelette exhibited expert cheese placement and volume.

When the grits go in your mouth…

They stay in your mouth. Do I chew? Is there flavor? They sit there while you stare off into the infinite for a few minutes. The 500 yard stare. Thousand yard? Thousand yard stare.

The best part is if you bring a linzertorte from Malek’s Bakery and eat it in the parking lot!

Second warning / reiteration: there are NO donuts at the donut cafe! None.


Pro Tip: They’re cash only! There’s an ATM outside.

Pro-Pro Tip: You might not think you’ve arrived when you arrive because the buildings and lots scream “deserted”.

Don’t Miss: Grits for novelty. Omelette with hot sauce in a pinch.

1 thought on “Kim’s Donut-N-Diner”

  • Thanks for the review Bo! I frequent this restaurant often. And yes I totally agree it looks deserted and may even have you question what you’re about to be served, but this restaurants food will certainly surprise you! She puts her heart into everything she cooks, the service has always been amazing and the prices are easy on the wallet!

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