“ Came here on a whim, suggested by out of town guests. WOW! The place was mostly full, but we were served in a very short amount of time and all 3 dishes were wonderful. I'll definitely be coming back. The service here was great and so was the food. ”

“ Always a great meal. Service is always fat & friendly. They employ some of the best servers & cooks in Charleston and should be commended! ”

“ This is such a great breakfast place. If you are looking for some down home cooking, this is the place to be. They offer lunch too and the menu is plentiful. The staff is so friendly. The service is quick and efficient. The food is tasty. Depending when you go, you may have a wait but it moves along and you will be seated in no time. Your coffee is sure not to run out as they have a rotation going on where they are going around constantly for refills. Just a charming place for a low key meal. ”

“ The service was great! They were busy and I had to wait to be seated. The staff worked on getting people seated. The food was great. ”

“ I only ate here twice and it was good both times I went. I love the idea that they serve breakfast all day. Their prices were good and the waitress we had was really nice. It's a nice family atmosphere. ”

“ Looking for a good diner? Well, you're in luck because here it is! It is a true diner in every sense of the word. It's a diner where the staff works hard together to ensure your wait isn't too long to be seated, your food is perfectly prepared and your overall experience is a good one. The wait to get our food was a long one, but it did not hinder my overall experience here at all because that's what you expect when you walk into a well known establishment where it is packed! I would venture to say that it's normally this busy every day too because the food here is really good! They were very well staffed and the way each staff member works around the clock to do their job is impressive. The hostess, servers and bus servers turn tables quickly (without pushing you out the door) and they do it with ease. It was so refreshing to see that because it seems like a lot of other places have lost touch with that system. We were seated within 10 mins of arriving even though the whole place was slammed (which is unusual and I loved it). I took a peak into the kitchen and because everyone has a specific job in there, they turn out delicious meals as quickly as possible there too, so I can appreciate that it takes a while for my food to come out prepared well. After working in this industry for so long, you notice things like that and appreciate it for it's worth. I got the Philly omelette and it was absolutely perfect! It was everything I wanted! My omelette wasn't overcooked air undercooked & the filling of cheesesteak beef, veggies and cheese were delicious! My husband cleared his whole plate of food too. He got the country fried steak with gravy, 2 eggs and hash browns with a biscuit. I'm telling you! This place hits the spot for a good breakfast! The overall ambiance here is exactly what you would expect from a good mom and pop restaurant that has been around for 52 years. It's warm, welcoming and ready to serve you! It feels very family oriented here and is a great place to bring your whole family. Not sure if they take reservations, but if they don't, I would recommend getting here very early due to how busy they stay. ”

“ I've been trying to find a way & day to stop in Alex's Restaurant for breakfast for about 5 years and I finally had the chance. I had been craving a really good country fried steak for about as long, and I wasn't disappointed when I stopped in. Alex's is a humble diner; no heavy or distracting decoration, just a lot of open space with a slight view of the kitchen. Upon entry, an angelic welcoming voice spoke out, "Have a seat were you like, Honey". It wasn't very crowded when I entered at 8am, but that changed exponentially while I enjoyed my scrumptious morning meal. I said it was a humble place, but that humility was lost on the food and service. In short order, I was greeted at my table by that very voice who spoke to me upon entry (forgive me for not recalling her name), with a menu and a smile. "Do you need a minute to look over the menu?" (My decision was made before I even arrived as I had previewed the menu on Yelp). "No thank you", I replied. "I'll be having the Country Fried Steak with white - sometimes called sawmill- gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and toast, please. Black coffee to drink". She acknowledged my order with a read-back and was off in a flash, returning briefly with a hot mug of Joe. It was richly flavored, but not bitter; a nice morning eye-opener. Before I could finish that first cup, all my dreams were realized as a plate was set before me with a piping hot combination of protein and starch, and a side of perfectly toasted bread, lightly buttered, with jelly on the side. The Country Fried Steak was so fork tender I had to question the presence of the steak knife wedged beneath it. But instead, I just set it to the side with a slight chuckle and proceeded thru the meal with only a fork. Tender fluffy eggs, slightly crispy hash browns and flaky toast complimented the main course perfectly. I would be remiss not to mention the smooth, creamy, rich white gravy; not too thin or overly seasoned, providing the "icing on my cake" of a breakfast! There was one disappointing moment in my meal that I must share...it ended too fast!! So don't be surprised if my "Check-in" counter reaches "EMPEROR" status at this business, because I know now that I have years of great breakfasts to catch up on. Won't you join me?? ”