Madelyn's Diner

First off all, this is like a retro-diner/slightly shabby. So don't expect pretty.

Grilled cheese very tasty, burger excellent. Food greasy like it should be from a diner.

Went in for breakfast with two friends. Ordered the benny. Im a big fan of Features benny, so I was up for a little comparison. It was fantastic, eggs were just as I ordered them, hollandaise sauce was thick and very good. It was busy while we were there but everything came out in a timely manner, and our server was very polite.
I hav'nt been to Madelyn for a while, its a little out of the way for us. I will be back soon though. Also worth a mention was the benny and coffee was under 10 dollars which I thought was good value.

The place is located on Huron street between Forman and Huntington.

It seems this place has bee around for ages. I know as a kid I remember a car repair place in that location and perhaps a used car lot. But for most of us it has always been Stratford's first modern day diner.

The entry is small and lands you in the middle of a very brightly lit room with a semi-open kitchen a lunch bar and stools on the far wall and tables to your right and further along the hall to your left. Table and chairs are out of the 50's...but suit the place.

We usually find ourselves there for dinner....on nights when cooking is not on the to-do list. The menu is basic and if you could describe "diner food"...and good diner food at that....this would be it. There are usually a special or two on the board as you walk in. They are typically generous and good. GF usually picks one of those. Their grilled Rueben is great as is the fries. Fish and Chips are the best in town. The onion rings as well....the best. Portions are on the large size and the price is always good value for the money.

It has a full liquor license and in summer a patio.

The place is somewhat Iconic and is always busy. The reliability of the fare and the friendliness of the staff keeps everyone coming back.

Friends from Michigan came to visit so we took them to the best place in town... Madelyns! The sign said Seniors menu so we had to check it out. It was fabulous, we had the Fish and Chips, Liver and Onions and the Hot Beef Sandwich. We were full but the waitress told us that dessert was included and we had the Rice Pudding too (raisins, whip cream and cinammon FANTASTIC). We will definitly be back.

The sandwich was wonderful, not what we had expected and the salad is fabulous with cranberries and fetta cheese. The Fish and chips is just as good as they claim, and thats hard to do!!
The waitresses were very pleasant and it is obvious they love their jobs as they are good at it. It is what is it, a Diner, and a grade A one at that! Was looking for Madelyn...will try again next itme!

Busy Spot ...WOW.
Food was great, the service was great.
Little out of the way but well worth it.

I totally agree with the previous review. If you want to eat somewhere that you will feel comfortable and welcomed, this is not the place for you. Madelyn, take note: as long as you condone the way that your staff treats a customer who is not getting what you ordered, then I will drive out of my way to Dave's Diner, where the food is always great, and staff is very friendly. No rudeness there.

I read all of the reviews. I wonder what Madelyn's they ate at. The food was not prepared to order. The wait was longer than a fancy restaurant steak dinner. Madelyn is just plain nasty and so are the servers, when you state your food is not what you ordered, they look at you like it is your fault. We will not go back.

Good specials and good burgers, was more than filling
sat out on the patio and enjoyed a nice lunch under sun

Waiter was fun and entertaining

you just feel like part of the family. madelyn is so kind, funny, real. its just like eating dinner at a friends house.