deluxe diner

i had the jumbo hotdog, cheesy fries and a caramel donut shake. my wife had the chicken enchilada. the staff were very knowledgeable and knew the menu and how the food was prepared. prices were reasonable and the food was absolutely delicious. the diner looks really cool and the vibe is amazing. what's not to love. my wife summarised the experience best: "i would drive back here from auckland just for the food"

we went for a double birthday three teeangers and two adults. milkshakes were average...nothing what they were like the first time we went. out of five meals.....only oe was eaten. nachos were fowl tasteless slop. it was like the meat was boiled in dishwater. next meal was roast pork with mash. microwaved stringy meat offcuts, even bits of bacon in the gravy. mash was over seasoned with cinnamon and pepper. next was the baltimore jack....rubbery tasteless, dry gritty meat patty. dry bread roll...egg was ok. huge unappetizing dolop of shredded beetroot. greasy almost cooked curly fries. next....cheese burger and fries. 14 year old gobbled it down no compliant. next...mustang sally....dry tasteless gritty chicken breast, obviously well overcooked...accompanied with tasteless bun... we asked everyone for two words to sum up their meal. insipit slop, tasteless, barely edible, unappetizing muck, old and gritty.
this meal was $150....waiting staff were spot on.....diner decor was ok....it was busy and didn't want to make a scene but only 1 out of five meals was eaten. the rest had only one bite. will never return.

we heard about this place ever since they opened, finally had a chance to come to new plymouth and try them out !

wow! what a place! classic american diner deco with super friendly waiting staffs. the guys and girls dresses up in the classic style, the girls even wore their makeup like it is in the 50s. great atmosphere.

we ordered the shakes , the burger and the steak! the milkshakes are off the hook! best ones l ever had in nz. the meals are massive your typical american size. my steak was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce was delicious. the burger was nicely made and super yummy.

the whole dinning experience was amazing. we would definitely head back for more before leaving town

having read previous reviews we were expecting large american style servings. the mocahinos were not large nor were our sevings. however the food was very well done. i don't know how you cook poached eggs like that but they were perfection. they must have been fresh as fresh to stand up like that and i really liked that the yolk didn't run loose all over the plate. of these i am a raving fan. the gluten free buckwheat pancakes were a really nice try but mine were a little dry. the breakfast sausage was tasty and satisfying so on the whole our meals certainly set us up for a day exploring your city.

walked into deluxe and we were at once blown away by the decor and vibe. old adds, neon signs, leather booths and a good ol key lime pie in the cabinet took us straight back to the usa.

we ordered the chicken burger and one of the hotdogs with cheese. unfortunately the main events were not show stoppers. the burger was a good size and had adequate crunch, but lacked a good sloppy feel. more mayo or aoli would have been perfect. the hot dog was a huge dissapointment. the sausage was flavorless and small, the tomato sauce undercooked and grainy. worst bit was the slice of processed cheese melted on the top. it looks and tastes like plastic. i know it's an american diner but i wanted real nz cheese, not a kids lunch sandwich.

the saving grace of the meal were the sides. the tangy side salad, shoestring fries, curly fries and onion rings were absolutely moorish! paired with a very very creamy aoli and a thick beef gravy, i would be back for these deep fried gems alone.

a good try deluxe but just a little extra refinement will make you world famous in nz for sure!

just exactly what i wanted - authentic american diner experience. alcoholic milkshakes are devine! was also impressed with the tasty crispy chicken burger i had. huge menu range to choose from. would go back!

we prebooked a table in deluxe diner before our arrival in new plymouth due to we saw the decor of the restaurant in their website and were attracted to it!

the decor was 50's. even the waitresses make up and dressed like 50's!

we order pork ribs, 300gm steak, hot dog kid meal and fish and chip kid meal.
the food was above average. the main meals were very big portions, recommend you to share it if you are a small eater. the main came with a good size side salad.
kid meals came with a fizzy drink or juice and a cone of ice cream was only $14.

we were happy with the food but more in love with its decor!

amazing milkshakes. could not finish my pancake stack, very good quality food. timely considering how busy the place is. holdup at the counter to pay. needs multiple tills.

the first time i went here was around when it first opened and was amazed! i ordered a burger meal with curly fries and a vip shake which was absolutely delicious. could not fault it and was excited to return!

the second time i went here i was very much looking forward to it as my previous experience was excellent. this time they brought me the wrong order, which they were happy to change. i got a chilli cheese pit bull, which did not taste very pleasant. i took a few bites and could not eat the rest. felt extremely sick after that and could not finish my vip shake which i had also ordered. a little apprehensive to return. that being said the atmosphere is cool and the staff are pleasant.

by far have the best milkshakes i've ever tasted! the food is great, a little pricey, but you definitely get what you paid for. love how the everyone who works there have their own unique style about them too!