Lloyd’s Diner- We did it!
September 24th, 2006
Yesterday we finally got up in time, thought of it and were around to go to Llyoyd’s Diner (on Fountain St.). I haven’t been to Lloyds in almost 10 years but it was exactly the way I remembered it.
I forgot how tiny the booths are and how tight the space in the front is but in there are tables in back too if you like a little more space. I always like sitting at the booths though and we were lucky there was one of the 4 booths were available so we took it.
A girl I used to wait tables with was working there, she wasn’t our waitress but came over to say hi and I asked her when she started working here and she said “oh about 16 years ago, my parents own this place” but before I could ask her anymore questions she had to go and then I didn’t get to talk to her again before we left. Personally, it was interesting to see her working there because I’m used to being with her while serving cocktails at night so it was different to see her in the morning around breakfast food.
The menu is the usual breakfast diner fare. Ethan got pancakes and sausage and I got eggbeaters with toast and home fries. I’ve never ordered eggbeaters before, I’m not sure what made me order them but I like the texture of them. (I forgot to take a picture until afte we started eating).
It’s great to have a little mom and pop place to go to (and it’s closeby!). Like I said before, I just wish this place was open more hours but it’s a great place to go for breakfast.
That waitress was Mrs. Lloyd who also happend to be the gym teacher at Barbieri School.
Comment by Rich — September 24, 2006 @ 1:26 pm
It must be Mrs. Lloyd’s daughter because the girl I worked with isn’t married and is in her late 20’s/early 30’s. ÂÂ
: )
Comment by michelle — September 24, 2006 @ 2:14 pm
I meant Miss Lloyd.
Comment by Rich — September 24, 2006 @ 6:00 pm
I’ve never been inside Lloyd’s Diner although I’ve often wondered about it. Thanks for the review. I typically park in the Loring Arena lot to watch the marathon so I drive right by it.
Being a one-time resident of Worcester (immediately following Framingham) I’m a big fan of the train-car diner. Many of them were built in the second-largest city in the Commonwealth. I wonder if Lloyd’s is among them?
And I can’t resist a mention of Martin Sexton’s song “Diner” about just these eateries:
http://www.martinsexton.com/discography/blacksheep.html
Good stuff.
Comment by Mitch Cohen — September 25, 2006 @ 3:51 pm
Yes, built in lovely Worcester:
http://www.agilitynut.com/diners/2c.html
Worcester Lunch Car Company #783, originally Whit’s Diner in Orange, MA. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places!
Comment by Mitch Cohen — September 25, 2006 @ 4:01 pm
Impressive detective work Mitch!
Not Framingham related but “Miss Worcester” diner is one of my favorites : )
Comment by michelle — September 25, 2006 @ 5:05 pm
expensive?
Comment by h. capet — September 27, 2006 @ 3:57 pm
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Comment by Diner Lover — October 12, 2007 @ 6:02 am
if only they had blueberry pancakes.
erinb
Comment by erinb — October 19, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
Used to lunch here regularly when I worked at the JC Automall (when it was still on Union Ave.). Love these diners. I especially like Casey’s Diner in Natick, which is also on the register and a Worcester Lunch Car. Thanks for the pic!
Comment by Nostalgio — October 27, 2007 @ 5:12 pm