Jan’s Fairlee Diner

Just what we were searching for on our Epic motorcycle trip, scenic byway, rustic diner, great atmosphere, friendly service, and great food!!!

Disappointed. We used to occasionally eat at this small family diner on Route 5 in Fairlee, Vermont after church. The atmosphere local, food good, and the prices were reasonable. Yesterday we experienced sticker shock when we looked at the menu, even the restaurant realizes the prices seem outsized as they put a price disclaimer at the bottom of the menu. The problems started when my wife noticed her knife was dirty, I didn’t say anything to our server, just placed it on the outside edge of the table—there it sat the rest of the time we were there. Upon ordering, we requested no cheese be placed on our turkey clubs…oops, both had cheese. When I mentioned the cheese to the waitress she just shrugged and said, “Ok.” I ordered a bowl of fish chowder, but got a cup. The clubs were suppose

A FANTASTIC diner in Fairlee. We had a fun lunch. The Rueben is delicious. Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Old school open face turkey sandwich is excellent. Proper diner coffee mugs. Great old stools at the counter. Need to go back for breakfast.

What a great find and what a great Reuben I had! They smoked the corn beef in House and it was fabulous. I had broccoli cheddar soup as well which is also homemade and was out of this world I got some to go, great spot highly recommended!

I find comfort and my breakfast here regularly, usually for about $10, sometimes $15 to $20 if I add to my eggs or order an omelette. The staff tends to know most of the clients and serves everyone fairly. It's a small, local treasure which can have busier mornings and lunchtimes. It knows its cycles and meets most needs in friendly fashion.