Double T Diner

Lousy experience. Second time I've been to Double T Diner in Catonsville. On my first visit several months ago, I was ""impressed"" by the rudeness of the staff; very unfriendly; very brusque. The food was okay but nothing special. As a recent West Coast transplant, I was disappointed. I had heard this place was a big Baltimore institution! If it is, this town is in even worse trouble than I thought! At 5:00 this morning, 9/3/10, on my way to work at a nearby government complex, I decided to stop in for breakfast (it was the only place I knew to be open at that hour). As soon as I entered, the foreign-sounding ""hostess"" (she looked and sounded Greek or Turkish) ignored me and carried on a gossipy conversation with a fellow female employee. I had to interject and ask for a table for one. Greek Lady handed me a menu, continued talking to her friend, never said a word to me, and seated me at some claustrophic tiny table, surrounded by three adjacent larger tables full of very rowdy, profane young thugs. My restaurant ""companions"" all sounded drunk; acted very belligerant; engaged in ""f*** this!"" ""f*** that!"" ""go f*** yourself!"" kind of ""conversation."" Very intimidating. I wondered why Greek Lady or one of the other brilliant restaurant managers didn't call the cops. This can't be good for business, I thought. Then I found myself waiting over five minutes; maybe ten, before the only waitress on duty - or so it appeared - chose to greet me. Actually, she just passed me to refill the coffee cups of the thugs around me. When I tried to get her attention as she retreated to the kitchen, she said, ""I'll get to you when I can, okay??"" That's when I said, ""Yeah, right!"" and got up and left. I passed by Greek Lady, still yakking away to her friend (Hey, Constantinople Babe: Would it kill you to get off your FAT ASS and serve coffee?), and said, ""Your service SUCKS!!!"" I will never go back. Furthermore, I will never recommend this GHETTO RESTAURANT to anyone again as I have in the past. more

WHAT EVER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE DOUBLE T DINER DONT WORRY THEY'RE JUST OPINIONS I KNOW THE DINER INSIDE AND OUT , I WORKED THERE FROM 92 TO 98 IT WAS MY BEST WORK EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AND THE FOOD I LOVED IT! I WILL TELL U JOHN KOROLOGOS THAT YOU SHOULD BRING ONE TO MISSISSIPPI I KNOW IT WOULD BE A BIG SUCCESS DOWN HERE ON THE BEACH THEY HAVE NOTHING LIKE THAT HERE. I KNOW FOR A FACT AND FROM EXPERIENCE THAT THE DOUBLE T DINER IS A MEMORABLE PLACE TO VISIST! Pros: BEST OWNERS IN THE WORLD more

I work at the Double T Diner, and I can guarantee you that no one's food gets spat in. That must have been the doings of the person that wrote the previous review and if that's the case, good thing they're gone! The staff at Double T are great, and they do not take their personal problems out on their customers! DTDs great food and great service shows in that it is always packed! Thank you to all devoted customers! more

Don't eat here!!! I used to work here and the staff spits in your food...and you don't want to know what else. Let's just say they collect their urine and feces to be used as ingredients. If you think they're rude and have an attitude...what they do behind your back is worse. Cons: dirty food!!!! more

I went to the Catonsville Double T after a coworker recommended that I try it out. I was a little less than pleased. I got a seat right away which is good and was given a few minutes to pick something out. However, when my omelet arrived it was slightly burnt. It wasn't bad enough to send back but a diner like this shouldn't screw up omelets at all. Also my toast had obviously been sitting out for some time and one of the pieces wasn't toasted. It had just been placed in a toaster long enough to dry out and then dried out even more as it sat in the kitchen for who knows how long. The service was OK. My waiter wasn't very friendly and I had to wait a long time for a drink refill. However, he did come back to check on me and got me more ketchup when I asked. I was happy enough with him to leave a decent tip. I did like the busy atmosphere and the decor. Perhaps some of the other Double T's in the area are better but I won't be back to visit this one. Pros: Large selection, huge portions, nice diner-like atmosphere Cons: Mediocre food, mediocre service more

I was there on Saturday to get dessert as they have a variety of good ones. I went back on Tuesday evening to pick up a strawberry cake that I found to be especially good. I wanted to have my sisters and brothers taste it to decide if we would order several cakes for an upcoming family event. There were several hotesses around, welcoming and seating customers, and a young man at the register. Two of the hotesses looked directly at me and purposely turned away, ignoring me. (this is after they had seated others and had nothing else to do, but just stand in one place). Finally, I walked up to the young man and inquired about the cake. He went into the back to check. Unfortunately they had no more of this particular cake. Still, I walked over to the cake display, checking for other selections. I turned around to see one of the hotesses just gazing at me. She never asked if she could help me, nothing. I won't be returning. I had the distinct feeling of prejudice and hatred. Beware of businesses like this; you don't know what they might be stirring up in the back kitchen. \r Pros: Good Desserts Cons: Lousy service more

Being open 24/7 is pretty much the reason why the Double T endures. Not the best food in town, not the worst, either. This a good restaurant for large groups, they seem pretty flexible about adding tables, etc. The huge menu means most diets can be accommodated. The desserts look better than they taste.\r \r You can get better food up the street at Shirley's but they can't handle large groups as well as Double T. The service is not excellent (sometimes it's downright bad) but not as consistently bad as the Paper Moon or Burke's. They do take their time serving you. It's less annoying in a large group.\r \r The prices are in line with similar restaurants, neither a bargain nor outrageously expensive. If you want bargain food, you'd be better off going up Rolling Road to Pioneer Pit Beef. But it's cheaper than Paper Moon. \r \r There's nothing here that would make me vow never to come back but nothing memorable to make me suggest it UNLESS you have a large group of diverse tastes. Then coming here makes sense. Pros: Open all night, good for groups, big menu Cons: Leisurely service even when fully staffed more

The experience i had Double T Diner wasn't the worst but far from the best. The biggest down all i feel they have is the Gratuity fee. A tip is a courtesy Not an obligation. The service was poor, and in my opinion the waiters and waitresses at a buffet provide a friendlier atmosphere. The food isn't afordable, it'scheap. I've always looked at a Diner a placewith wholesome meals. Double T Diner serves frozen fench fries, but home made gravy. One positive thing i can say is this, their Cheesecake is too Die for. I'm willing to get up in the middle of the night to get a piece, and risk losing sleep, lol Pros: Cheesecake Cons: Gratuity Fee! more

Visited Double T in the past and it certainly has changed. I like the fact that I can get breakfast at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. But it's not worth the trip. Servers are not the most pleasant, food quality has decreased and prices have increased. Pros: 24 hour eats, lots of seating more

I had an ok dinner there recently and i left and got the info from my bank that i'd been overcharged. I promptly called them and asked to speak to the manager. When the manager got on the phone he was rather irate and rude implying that i was stupid and that it was ""Impossible"" for that to happen. I work in retail. it isn't Impossible. I don't recommend this place because of the managers inability to act professionaly. more

Of all the things I miss in Baltimore, I seriously miss going to the Double T after spending the night writing a paper or out drinking with friends. Sure, you get what you pay for--the food isn't top-notch stuff--but it IS open late, and the food's pretty good for the price. I say that having spent my broke college years in Baltimore. Also, the staff is friendly, and they are easy to establish rapport with. Pros: open late, comfort food, fairly fast Cons: crowded at times more

When it comes to diner food and atmosphere, this establishment wins hands down. From the friendly staff and waiters to the quickness of service, the Double TT can't be beat. Next time we're in Baltimore, it's dinner there for me and the misses so we can sample some of those fine desserts on display at the counter as you wealk in. more

Food is average diner food. Fine for late night dining. I have had trouble with the service. We visited at about 4 in the afternoon. Our food was fine. The server ignored our requests for coffee refills (we had not asked for repeated refills, just the one) and water refills. Then, even there were only two average people seated at our table, she added a tip to the check. Pros: late night dining, parking more

My boyfriend and I work late so its great late at night. When we go we usually order breakfast. The portions are so large that we always have to take some home. My favorite is the waffle, his is the Strawberry Malt Milkshake. Pros: Great Food, Nice Date Spot more

After numerous recommendations from a single source, my family decided to try the Double T. To put it simply, I should have driven to Burger King (in fact we did right after to eat a ""real"" meal). After paying a full-resturant fare, I expected a resturant quality meal; however, I was sorely dissapointed. In addition, the service was so slow the experience took over an hour. To sum it up: ""Blah."" Pros: Atmosphere Cons: High prices, Poor quality, Slow Service more

Double T Diner is many things, a great value certainly isn't one of those. Honestly it seems like a diner with a complex, almost like it really, really wishes it where a real restaurant. When I think diner I think cheap food fast. Double T doesn't deliver on either end. The food is very pricey especially considering the quality. If I pay $8 for a burger I expect a darn good burger, not something the quality of a fast food joint. If you need food fast, keep going. It's rare to get your order(even if it's just fries and coke) in under half an hour. To sum it up; if it's between 2 and 5AM then yeah it's ok, but if you have other options(even if it's going to 7-11) take them!!!!!!!! Pros: Open Late Night Cons: Quality of Food, Price of Food, Service more

Everyone told us we needed to eat at this resaurant when we first moved into the area. We tried it twice, food is mediocre at best, and it is pricey. Pros: ok atmosphere Cons: expenisve more

Visit 2 or 3 times a year and never miss having a meal at the Double T. Thanks for the extra pounds. Pros: All, OF THE, ABOVE Cons: NONE, NONE, NONE more

This is a great place to eat, period. Bring the family, bring your friends or come alone. This is a comfortable, friendly place to eat and a fun place to visit. There is something on the menu for EVERYONE! The service is fast and friendly and the coffee is great. Pros: Reasonable, Good Food, Family Friendly Cons: Very busy on weekends more

I have tried Double T Diners on 140 West and Mountain Road, eating both breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was disappointed with the meals served to me. The only other place that served a worse breakfast was Denny's on Ritchie Hwy. I found that the Double T Diners I ate at were a great disappointment. more