Gaylyn's Diner 322 Village Road Northeast, Leland, NC 28451

"Classic Diner, simple-good food, pleasantly surprised, we plan to eat here again!"

"Friendly atmosphere, good conversation. Regulars are treated like family. They were closed because they had Covid and didn’t open back up until they were sure they weren’t going to expose their customers. It’s just run by 3 family members so there isn’t a lot of options to have anyone fill in. But I think that it is awesome that they put their customers before money. My old job didn’t care. They made employees work anyway. Excellent people and excellent food."

"Hardly ever open on time and grits aren't ready til late. They have good food just need to do better in the mornings and get there sooner. If you open at 7:30, then everything should be available at 7:30"

"What a great local spot for a simple breakfast or lunch! Gaylins and what I believe to be his wife run the place and do a great job! The locals gather there and discuss various topics and are very friendly and engaging! The conversations are amusing and light but be prepared to laugh. We had pancakes which were awesome and eggs with a roast beef hash that was so very tasty and not nearly as salty as a corned beef hash! Prices are extremely reasonable!! Service was great. Will definitely return!"

"This is you local gas station/convenience store diner. It is tucked away next to the Citgo Gas Station and in the same building as "The Pop Shoppe". When you walk in the door for the convenience store you go to the right and it is right there. You may say that is an unusual place for a diner but the surprises don't stop there. This place is absolutely spotless. Even the decorations on the window sills are clean. The service is very friendly and attentive. To start off the breakfast you have to start with coffee and their coffee is fantastic. I just started drinking mine black and this coffee was a pleasure. It was not bitter at all. The food is prepared for you and not just cooked and served. I ordered an omelet with a side of bacon and my friend order scrambled eggs with a side of bacon. He asked to have his bacon well done. I then asked to have my bacon crispy. The two orders of bacon came out perfect. His was noticeably well done but not burnt and mine was perfectly crispy. Breakfast was great and this is totally a hidden gem. Go out and look for this place you will be amazingly surprised."