Brunch Spot of the Week: Scott's Diner

Looking for the best brunch in Merced this week? Make it Scott's Diner at 2015 E Childs Avenue. It stands out for a well-reviewed all-day breakfast with the Traditional Benny, breakfast burritos, and a 4.6-star Yelp rating from about 366 reviews.

What Scott's Diner is and where it is

Scott's Diner is a classic American diner at 2015 E Childs Avenue in Merced, within the Merced service area Monica serves. It is an independent diner known for all-day breakfast: eggs, omelettes, benedicts, breakfast burritos, chicken fried steak, and pancakes, served at a counter and tables from early morning into the evening. It is currently open and well reviewed, holding a 4.6-star Yelp rating from about 366 reviews and a Google rating near 4.8 stars. For brunch spots in the Central Valley, it is a straightforward, well-loved choice for a weekend breakfast in Merced.

Brunch hours at Scott's Diner

Breakfast is the whole show at Scott's Diner, and it runs all day: the diner is open daily from 7 a.m., closing around 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, per its Yelp listing. One third-party listing shows the Saturday close as late as 8 p.m., so check the current hours before you go. Weekend brunch in Merced therefore runs Saturday and Sunday mornings, with Sunday service continuing into early afternoon, and because breakfast is served all day, there is no rush to beat a brunch cut-off.

Must-try dishes at Scott's Diner

The diner does not publish an official online menu, so the prices below come from third-party delivery menus and can include a markup. The Traditional Benny, the diner's Eggs Benedict, is the signature brunch order at about $19. The Breakfast Burrito, at about $17.50, is a big folded wrap with eggs, potatoes, and a choice of meat. The Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, around $21 to $22, is the hearty plate, and every breakfast comes with two eggs, a choice of hash browns, country potatoes, or fruit, and toast, a pancake, or a biscuit. Denver and California omelettes and a stack of pancakes round out the menu.

The vibe at Scott's Diner

Scott's Diner has the easygoing, hardworking feel of a classic American diner: a long counter, tables, coffee refills, and breakfast plates that arrive fast and full. It suits a no-fuss Saturday or Sunday breakfast before a day out, a late breakfast well into the afternoon, or a slow coffee-and-eggs morning. The atmosphere is casual and consistent, and with breakfast running all day, the kitchen is ready whenever you are.

Reservations at Scott's Diner

Scott's Diner does not take online reservations. It is a walk-in diner, so weekend-morning seating is first-come, first-served, and the dining room moves at its own unhurried pace. For a larger group, calling ahead at (209) 658-1819 is the best way to ask about seating, and check the diner's current policy on its official Facebook page before you go, because it can change.

More brunch and weekend ideas in Merced County

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