There are a lot of reasons to love a local diner. Most have been a part of the community for decades and have seen the best (and the worst!) of things over the years. We also love that there’s a good chance you can catch up on some local gossip each time to stop in! But, of course, the most important thing is always the food. Heading to this spot not only means great food, but they also happen to have some of the most impressive pancakes in the state!

Welcome to Palace Diner in Biddeford. It's been around since 1927, making it Maine's oldest diner!
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The original diner opened during Biddeford's textile mill days. It's still housed within one of only two old Pollard dining cars in the world!

The diner was originally open 24-hours each day to ensure they could serve the local workers whenever they were hungry.
The diner has changed hands just a few times and today it's operated by Greg Mitchell and Chad Conley who re-opened the beloved establishment in 2014.
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All the same charms can be found. A tiny car, a short counter and lots of personality.
They serve breakfast and lunch all day, both of which are unforgettable. But, we're partial to their incredible breakfasts.
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That's because breakfast includes the option of their massive pancakes!
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While you can choose to get them as silver dollars, we can never resist the full stack!
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You should feel free to indulge in the carb-fest that is a straight order of pancakes, or get them as part of a larger breakfast.
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If you're hungry, you'll want to get the Lumberjack Breakfast which pretty much ensures that you won't leave hungry.
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And once you've tried the pancakes, remember to come back for everything else. Including their absolutely incredible fried chicken!
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The Palace Diner is typically open every day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can learn more about what they offer and their fun history by visiting the website. You can also follow them on Facebook. They can be reached on 207-284-0015. Looking for more Maine restaurants that have been around a while? These 8 amazing Maine restaurants are loaded with local history.

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Palace Diner, 18 Franklin St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA