Double TT Diner
Catonsville, MD 21228-3999
Phone: (410) 744-4151
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Review for Double TT Diner – by Drew Pisarra
The Scene
Started in 1959, this local chain references its natal decade with broadly executed, non-invasive design elements. Patrons won't find waitresses in poodle skirts or chefs with Elvis hairdos. Instead, expansive dining areas--twice the size of their milkshake-making predecessors--feature countless high-backed booths with formica tables and a small counter with padded, spinning stools. Located primarily alongside highways, these tamed down truck spots have successfully targeted the SUV-driving masses.
The Food
Quantity takes precedence over quality in a menu that fills one oversized, laminated spiral notebook with ease. Eggs, burgers, sandwiches and salads are all accounted for with expected fare coming in myriad variations. That means pancakes are topped by strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips or apple raisin cinnamon as well as syrup; poultry and fish are prepared alfredo, marsala and caprese. A handful of Greek specialties acknowledge the founders' ethnicity but this bustling enterprise is more a tribute to the American entrepreneur than a Mediteranean expatriate.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe locations in Annapolis, Catonsville, Pasadena and White Marsh are all open 24 hours.
User Reviews for Double TT Diner
02/24/2008 Posted by evawhitley
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. 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. 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. 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
11/02/2007 Posted by srholley
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!
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