Mrs. C and I were in the chasiucruiser and we were craving breakfast. There was a half-eaten bag of trail mix in the glove box, but we figured we could do a little better. We were heading downtown for shopping so we decided to stop at DD since it was on the way.

The restaurant looked very basic inside, although it was tidy. I also checked out the w/c which was hidden in the kitchen area. It was very rustic. Clean though. Unfortunately, all the booths were taken, so we had to sit at a tiny table in the middle of the restaurant. My fellow diners seems like friendly urban types, and there were no weirdos or scruffians in the crowd. I would feel comfortable taking my mum to eat here.

We ordered a Denver omelet for me and ham and eggs for my beloved dining companion. Both meals came with coffee and toast. I would not say it was gourmet fare, but the food was well-prepared and very filling. The coffee was terrific, and we were impressed by that small but important detail. As for price, it was well under twenty bucks for the two of us. Service was great throughout the meal, with coffee top-ups and quality checks, although the servers seemed to be in conflict with each other. Very home-style. I think the dysfunctional relationships added to the charm of the place. The staff were friendly to the customers, so no worries there.

A good place for breakfast for folks with reasonable expectations.

I drive by this place every morning for work, and it always intrigues me - a cluttered little window with a glowing neon 'open' sign. So, my wife & I decided to try it out last weekend - and we've found a true little gem. It's run by women in both the front & back of house; and the middle-age servers act like surrogate moms as soon as you step in the door. They call you 'honey', & 'dear', and make sure you're going to get just what you want. They make you feel like you're visiting home from college: you will be well taken care of, you just relax and have some coffee. The walls are full of old pictures & kitsch. Mismatching cutlery, plates & mugs just adds another level of 'hominess'.
The food comes out incredibly fast (under 10 minutes, with a full restaurant), and in the meantime they come around with coffee constantly. My wife ordered the 3 cheese omelette - it came with hashbrowns & toast. Everything was as it should be: good & hot. After asking if their hollandaise was home made (yes), I ordered their eggs benny with bacon. The eggs were hard (which I was impressed by - most places stop at medium, no matter what you say), but I've gotta say - I don't think I've had worse holly in my life. It was...semi-opaque, not a hint of yolky yellow. Not sure what recipe they were using, but there was no zip or seasoning. Just greasy tasting goop. But still, it somehow tasted like it was made with love!
Regardless, I will definitely be going back & recommend you do too. Stick to the basics (burgers, omelettes, sandwiches), and I'll bet you find a few haunt.

I had Ruben, it was ok. Didn't have enough corn beef taste, but having buttering the outside before toasting the sandwich was a nice touch. It wasn't greasy, just crispy.

My date had the turkey dinner, it was a good value, but the turkey was tough but tasted fine.

The staff was friendly and kept the restaurant open for us a little longer so we could finish the game.

This diner doesn't try to put on any airs of pretension - they just serve great food! Their burgers are extremely tasty and each one is distinctive, their steaks are amazing, they cook an excellent liver and onions, the pancakes are good, and their eggs & bacon breakfasts are yummy and filling. I'm struggling to find anything negative to say about the food... Um, they could put a few more fries on the plate? Seriously though, you're full when you leave and your mouth and belly are thanking you all the way home, what more could you ask for?

The staff are friendly and attentive without being false or intrusive. They treat you like a regular the first time you visit and the more times you return, the friendlier they get. It's like going over to a favorite relative's house for a meal!

The prices are more than fair, they could raise them by a couple of dollars and I'd still be pleased. If you're looking for solid diner-style cooking, especially all-day breakfasts, then this is your next favorite spot to go!

After today's breakfast, I've decided that I will no longer frequent Docker's Diner, despite the decent food and prices, and the fact that it is so close to my house. I've visited the restaurant over a dozen times, most times leaving with a bad taste in my mouth (not from the food).
The ambiance in the place is great, old fashioned diner with interesting black and white photos. The food is okay, good portions and good prices.
My real problem is with the service. I always order the breakfast special. The toast always comes well before the meal, or well after. I switched my eggs from over easy to sunny side up, because they always came over hard. The hash browns are always burnt, today's being crunchy as potato chips.
The waitress is overbearing, often taking your order from across the room. Even 15 feet away, I feel like she's invading my space. She asks questions and answers them herself before you get a chance to reply ("How's everything, good?" then walks away while you look on crunching away on the hashbrowns). I suppose it could be considered folksy, but I just find it rude.
Yeah, cool looking little place, affordable, but ultimately, I leave feeling agitated and annoyed, not the way I like to start a day.