The prices were very reasonable and it was crowded. However, our food was mediocre and the onion rings were so bad I didn't even eat them. I tasted no onion, just stale breading. Since this place is often packed, I am going to assume there is something that is delicious, but I don't know what it is. more

Greasy spoon. Sit at the counter for a cheap breakfast. more

Had the misfortune of having breakfast here (1st Sept 08). Unfortunately I took a seat where I could see the food being prepared and observed some very dubious standards of hygiene being exercised by the guy preparing the food. When my breakfast arrived it looked absolutely horrendous (see picture) and didn’t taste much better. All in all a thoroughly unpleasant... more

The staff is extremely friendly, the decor is cute and retro but the portions are very average and my eggwhite omelette had very funny tasting cheese. more

My husband is a firefighter so our first stop in Newport was the firehouse where we were recommended Gary's Handy Lunch. Walking in was like going back in time, from the decor to the friendly service. We enjoyed large portions at great prices. As a family run place it is nice to see everyone from grandparents, children, in laws and... more

Stopped in Gary's this past weekend both mornings after reading these reviews. Old fashioned diner with great breakfast and lunch too. Food was very good and amazing prices for being in the heart of the town. Make sure to have a cinnamon bun,they are scrumtous!! Gary's opens at 5am and are open until 3pm. I think they stay open until... more

We visit this spot on lower Thames in Newport every time we visit and it is a smaller diner on thmain strip nestled in with all these boutique style stores. It has been there quite a while and is I think family run. The menu is all classic style breakfast and lunch dishes, sandwiches and eggs etc. The service is... more

We visit this spot on lower Thames in Newport every time we visit and it is a smaller diner on thmain strip nestled in with all these boutique style stores. It has been there quite a while and is I think family run. The menu is all classic style breakfast and lunch dishes, sandwiches and eggs etc. The service is... more

During a recent stay in Newport, we asked the hostess of the restaurant we were dining at where the locals ate breakfast, and she said this was the spot. It has that classic American diner feel, and my teenage daughter and I agreed it was like eating at Luke's Diner from "Gilmore Girls" (though Gary's is a little bigger). The... more