Egg breakfasts, burgers and pies anchor American food at Southside Diner in Mt Vernon, OH, with pickup available for your meal.
Order onlineBlue Plate Special*
$12.49+
This plate has two eggs, breakfast meat, potatoes, gravy, and toast.
“The wait staff here are super friendly and right on the ball. You get a lot of food for your money! I recommend the breakfast blue plate special (that you can get any time during the day) I believe if you get breakfast before 11:00 it comes with your coffee.”
Country Fried Steak With Eggs*
$14.99+
Breaded steak with eggs and country gravy, plus your choice of potato.
“Southside diner has had a place in my heart forever. My mother used to take me there when she was alive🥺😥 and I grew up on no welfare but every month she would take me LOL they have the best food country fried steaks the bomb! They got good desserts friendly help drinks they got the works. So please go there and have yourself a meal. If you ain't never been there you're in for a treat!!”
Gus Buster Special*
$16.99+
Breakfast lets you choose egg preparation and a potato; meat is optional.
“A very good place to eat, especially breakfast. If you are extremely hungry order the Gus Buster. If you are in the area and need breakfast, this place is number 1.”
Stuffed TX French Toast*
$11.99+
Stuffed French toast with optional toppings and meat add-ons.
“It was excellent stuffed Texas toast with strawberry syrup on top. Im going back for more as soon as they open”
Cheese Burger*
$12.99+
A beef patty with cheese on a bun, served with one classic side.
“This is a must go to anyone coming through Mount Vernon. The friendly staff, atmosphere, and classic food with good sized portions are here to welcome you as soon as you open the door. Other diners should model themselves off of Southside, as they seem to have captured the charm of an old-styled diner that speaks to the hearts of the classic American everywhere.”
Southside Burger*
$15.99+
A beef burger on a bun with one classic side; extra toppings are optional.
“Tried this restaurant for the first time today and was impressed the vintage look is cool. I ordered the Southside Burger and fries very good,a nice sized Burger and large portion of fries, for very little more than fast food would cost but much much better would definitely recommend this restaurant”
Real McCoy Burger*
$14.99+
A burger served with a required choice of one classic side.
“The real Mccoy burger is to DIE FOR! I drive 2 hours once a week just for that burger specifically. This place is AMAZING!”
Bacon Cheese Burger*
$14.48+
A bacon cheeseburger on a bun, served with one classic side.
Grilled Reuben*
$13.99+
A grilled rye Reuben with classic corned beef sandwich fillings.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich*
$12.99+
Crispy chicken is served in a bun; a classic side can be selected.
Chipped Prime Rib Sandwich*
$16.99+
Thinly sliced prime rib fills a hoagie sandwich.
Philly*
$18.99+
A Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a hoagie with a classic side choice.
Ham & Bean Soup Dinner**
$10.49
Ham and bean soup dinner with optional cornbread and a side selection.
Ham & Bean Soup (Item)
$3.99+
Ham and bean soup available by the cup, bowl, or quart.
“Had a hamburger, regular fries, and a bowl of bean soup. Fist class mom and pop food. Great taste and great value. Waitress was top notch.”
Chili
$3.99+
Chili is available by the cup, bowl, or quart.
“Great little restaurant. Food is amazing. The best chili I've ever had.”
Stuffed Pepper Soup (Item)
$3.99+
Soup with rice, beef, tomato, and bell pepper, offered in several sizes.
Hamloaf**
$9.99+
This ham loaf has a sauce choice, with two sides available to select.
“Best hamloaf! I love 2 hours away so every time I'm in town this is where I get supper”
Meatloaf*
$9.99+
Meatloaf is made with sugar, with regular and small sizes to choose from.
“Excellent meatloaf and ice cream. Service was really friendly also”
Battered Cod*
$11.99
Battered cod is served with up to two selected side dishes.
Mushroom Swiss Steak*
$12.99
Steak with mushrooms and Swiss cheese; sides are optional.
Chicken & Noodles*
$10.49
Chicken and noodles with a required choice of mashed potato or substitute.
“This place is a blast to the past! The decor is super cute, friendly wait staff, and delicious food. The meatloaf, chicken & noodles, and peanut butter cream pies are to die for. They also have a wide selection of baked goods and Amish chocolate treats on your way out. Highly recommend this place! This was our first time and we will absolutely be back”
Chicken Strips Dinner*
$11.99
Chicken strips dinner offers optional side and dipping sauce choices.
Kids Chicken Strips*
$6.99+
Chicken strips with a side and drink choice; dipping sauce is optional.
Grilled Chicken
$11.99
Grilled chicken served as an entree, with up to two optional sides.
Beef & Noodles*
$10.79
Beef and noodles come with a required mashed-potato choice.
“Food always has the feeling it’s how grandma makes it with plenty on the plate. I’m a big fan of their beef and noodles over mashed potatoes, but they have a large menu to choose from, and it’s all good especially if you like “breakfast food.” I’ve never had bad service here and their milkshakes are fantastic.”
BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese
$12.49
Macaroni and cheese with barbecue pork makes a hearty entrée.
Johnny Marzetti*
$9.49+
Baked pasta casserole with a Texas toast choice and optional side.
Chicken Alfredo
$14.49
Chicken and pasta are coated in rich Alfredo sauce.
“I love the meatloaf, the fettuccine Alfredo with breaded chicken and the fried mush!”
Peach Pie*
$4.99
Peach filling baked in a pastry crust makes this classic fruit pie.
“The food is so good, especially the pie. Great service!”
Pecan Pie*
$4.99
Pecan pie is a sweet dessert baked with pecans in a pastry crust.
“Love coming here.super service and food.Try the pie Yum♡”
Apple Pie*
$4.99
Apple filling baked in a pastry crust makes this classic fruit pie.
“Really good diner / comfort food. They have fresh baked pies and other baked goods for sale. Southside is a popular local place.”
Pumpkin Pie*
$4.99
Pumpkin custard pie with an optional change to Turtle style.
“Really enjoy eating there have been several times in the month since we found this place. Each time the meal has been very good. The atmosphere and service are great. Place has good food for a fair price so gets pretty busy during meal times. Has daily specials and the deserts are delicious. Get the cheese cake or creme pies. Its now a regular stop for us when in Mt Vernon.”
Southside Diner serves American food from meat-filled omelets and fish sandwiches to chicken pasta and fruit pies. You'll also find smoked pork chops, beef noodles and coconut cream desserts.
Top Cheese Burger* with grilled onions, pair Pancake With Meat* with sausage links, or add fresh strawberries to TX French Toast*. Turkey Dinner* offers small and regular sizes with stuffing.
Visit us in Mt Vernon, OH for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Your Chicken Strips Dinner* can include honey mustard for dipping, with side choices such as curly fries and green beans.
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