Big Ed's Alley Inn 1036 East 4th Street, Reno, NV 89512

"Nice little diner with lots of character and local old timers bellied up at the bar. The breakfast potatoes and french fries are the real deal. My tuna melt was a bit soupy, but everything else was great!"

"It's good. The service is consistent and friendly. The prices are reasonable and the menu is robust. I enjoyed a cup of New England clam chowder which was quite good, followed by a fairly standard grilled chicken sandwich. Cans of soft drinks are $2 each and they have both Coke and Pepsi - smart! The vibe of the place is old school and I love it."

"A quick stop for a late lunch. We ordered a chili dog with chips and a cheese steak with fries. The chili dog was way better tasting than visually. All meat chili and a decent dog underneath. The cheese steak had all of the right ingredients but somehow was lacking. Maybe a bit too much oil or maybe not enough seasoning. I really couldn't put a finger on the reason. The fries were fresh cut potatoes, slightly oily and unsalted to my taste buds. The menu is intriguing and Big Ed's deserves another visit."

"The service was very good and the servers were excellent. The French toast we ordered was the best we’ve had in years. The shrimp & crab Omelette was surprisingly pretty delicious. However, we were disappointed with the chicken burrito my wife ordered. The chicken burrito was less savory and overly sweet. No amount of hot sauce could neutralize the flavors."

"I wasn't happy with the food at the casinos downtown Reno, so i ventured out and found Big Ed's. The place was busy, a good sign, but we were seated immediately, and service was out standing. The chicken fried steak with made from scratch sausage gravy was exactly what i was looking for. Talk about comfort food. I was home. My brother opted for a shrimp omelet and was also very pleased. It's definitely worth the stop. It was some of the best food we had on the trip."