Arnold’s Wayside Diner
A charming retro-style diner resembling a streamliner trailer, offering delicious homemade comfort food with fast, friendly service.
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Arnold’s Wayside Diner
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Must-see attractions
A charming retro-style diner resembling a streamliner trailer, offering delicious homemade comfort food with fast, friendly service.
Avoid Peak Hour Waits
Visit during off-peak hours to bypass potential long waits; the diner gets busy quickly, especially during popular meal times.
Try Signature Dishes
Recommended dishes include Bonnie's steak and eggs or Arnold's two eggs with corned beef hash.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American Diner
Price
Mid-range
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Retro Diner Ambiance
Step back in time in this charming 50s-style streamliner diner. A nostalgic and cozy atmosphere perfect for a unique dining experience.
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Savor delicious, homemade corned beef hash that reviewers rave about. A must-try classic done to perfection.
Generous Portions & Fast Service
Enjoy hearty, generous portions of classic breakfast and lunch fare served with remarkably quick and friendly service.
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Avoid Peak Hour Waits
Visit during off-peak hours to bypass potential long waits; the diner gets busy quickly, especially during popular meal times.
Try Signature Dishes
Recommended dishes include Bonnie's steak and eggs or Arnold's two eggs with corned beef hash.
Cozy Bar Seating
For a unique and cozy experience, opt for the bar top seating area, offering a different perspective.
Don't Miss Home Fries
Reviewers specifically recommend ordering the home fries for their perfect crispy texture and great seasoning.
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Avoid Peak Hour Waits
Visit during off-peak hours to bypass potential long waits; the diner gets busy quickly, especially during popular meal times.
Try Signature Dishes
Recommended dishes include Bonnie's steak and eggs or Arnold's two eggs with corned beef hash.
Cozy Bar Seating
For a unique and cozy experience, opt for the bar top seating area, offering a different perspective.
Don't Miss Home Fries
Reviewers specifically recommend ordering the home fries for their perfect crispy texture and great seasoning.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Arnold's Wayside Diner is celebrated for its classic, perfectly executed diner fare and exceptionally fast, friendly service. Diners love the nostalgic 50s atmosphere and the generous, flavorful portions, making it a beloved spot for breakfast and lunch. While parking can be tight and the diner is small, the quality of food and service consistently exceeds expectations.
"I've never had simple and classic breakfast foods done so perfectly!
Food: We ordered the corned beef hash omelette and the blueberry pancakes and each bite told us the kitchen had some griddle masters. The most outstanding thing about the meal was how fluffy and perfectly cooked the items were. The omelette was glistening with a fluffy interior stuffed with the mouth watering corned beef hash, while the pancakes were so fluffy they would probably bounce. Even the toast and home fries had a perfect crunchy exterior surrounding the fluffy inside.
Service: We were shocked with how fast we were sat and waited on. We were easy in and out under 30 minutes with barely any wait time with the speedy kitchen.
Atmosphere: This classic train car diner was well taken care of and looks super clean, which is amazing with the amount of foot traffic the small diner had."
Vincent Cheung
"Arnold’s Wayside Diner seemed to be a family owned restaurant. Everything was as expected from a diner. The pancakes and French toasts were great! The service was fast and professional. No complaints. :)"
G Frye
"Let’s just say best breakfast spot I have been too in a long time, hands down. My family & I were visiting from Boston, and we were staying at the lodge condo hotel about 4 minutes away, a mini Ute drive from us there is this breakfast place who won’t be named but very popular place and good reviews, so we decided driving in that will be our breakfast spot, in the morning we drove up parking was hard to find& the line was out the door. We didn’t know a wait time because no one was there to attend to us but the people infront of us said they was waiting for about 40minutes. I had my 3 young kids with me & my husband and I decided to google search another place & that’s when Arnold’s came up so we drove there was about or less of a 4 minute drive. Parking was available everywhere when we arrived we were greated and seated immediately. We sat at the bar stool table and honestly I did not mind. The atmosphere felt great the server was pleasant and attentive. The food was fast and delicious. Also very affordable we were a group of 6 & paid under $100 including tip both times , yes both because It was so great we decided to come here the next morning. This time we sat at a booth. Our waiter this time was a guy (wish I would’ve gotten his name) He was awesome. If your ever in Lincoln NH you have to stop by I promise you won’t regret it."
MariaCeleste Lara
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arnold's is known for its classic diner atmosphere, delicious homemade corned beef hash, generous portions, and remarkably fast, friendly service.
Popular items include corned beef hash, steak and eggs, pancakes, home fries, and banana bread French toast.
Parking can be challenging as the lot is small. Some street parking is available, and cars may be parked along the road.
The diner has a charming 50s-style retro ambiance, resembling a streamliner trailer, offering a nostalgic and cozy dining experience.
The diner is typically open from 7 AM to 2 PM daily during the summer, and on weekends in the winter.
Yes, seating includes booths and bar top seating. The bar seating offers a cozy ambiance.
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Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Lincoln NH
Located in a great steel shack, resembling a big streamliner trailer, Arnold’s Wayside Diner is like a fun step back in time with its 50’s style retro fittings. Arnold’s is very much a ‘booth or bar’ type of place, but the food you need for “the most important meal of the day”, is to die for. Apart from the large menu, one refreshing part about visiting Arnold’s is the great price, which makes it a favorite stop for locals too.
Restaurants in Lincoln & Woodstock New Hampshire
Arnold’s Wayside Diner is your go-to spot for classic diner food done right. From a variety of delicious breakfast options like pancakes and waffles to hearty lunch choices including sandwiches and wraps, Arnold’s offers a true American diner experience. The cozy ambiance adds to the charm, making it the perfect place whether you're a local regular or a visitor seeking comfort food with a nostalgic twist.
RiverWalk's Guide to Breakfast in Lincoln-Woodstock
If you’re looking for an “eggs benny” that’s out of this world in a classic style diner, then you’ve found your destination. Conveniently located near Clark’s Trading Post, Arnold's Wayside Diner is a local gem that’s open 7am-2pm every day in the summer and weekends in the winter. Yankee Magazine featured this little diner as the best in New England!
Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Lincoln NH
Arnold’s Wayside Diner resembles a big streamliner trailer in an excellent steel shack. Its 50’s styles retro fittings over time are becoming a fun step. There’s no denying that Arnold’s Wayside Diner is a very booth or bar-like place, but their food is excellent for “the most important meal of the day.
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