DK Diner- Get-your-own-drinks

First, I hope you all enjoyed St. Patty's Day! Byrne's Pub in Grandview was where I spent my Saturday afternoon people watching all the crazy dancing leprechauns in the tent area, kilt wearing redheaded Irish men slinging back fireball, wannabe Irish men throwing back tequila, and a killer authentic Irish drum line and bagpipe band. Overall, the celebration of St. Patrick was a solid one that he'd be proud of. It's only right that the next day we checked out another Grandview staple... DK Diner.

Eating at DK Diner is always a treat! Be sure to show up early to get a seat or be prepared to put your reservation in and expect a lengthy, but worthwhile, wait as DK Diner gets packed quickly. 

The vibe of this casual, get-your-own-coffee, diner reminds me of a hostile in a way. There is a serve yourself drink station and the kitchen shares the same room as the customers' booths. The walls are covered in graduating seniors' high school class pictures from the 90's and early 2000's and there are white lights strung through the over sized umbrellas outside to give this, already charming, diner an extra cozy feel. 

While waiting for your table, or for your main breakfast or lunch dish, order a few "appetizers," like one of their signature homemade sour cream donuts or their Bloody Mary that is served with a stick of tater tots wrapped in bacon! Yes, you read that correctly! And here's a picture to prove it...

As for the main dish, I really enjoy their DK Skillet which is a fried egg laid flat with hash browns(chucked) and sausage gravy on top. The pancakes are made with with their "secret" batter...(think about it, they are known for their donuts) and are delicious! The Mess is another staple with corn beef, onions, peppers and two eggs and side of toast. 

Now that I made your mouth water, go check this place out asap, and invite me along for the experience too! I love DK Diner! Enjoy! 

Atmosphere: A+, causal 

Food: A, great for brunch!

Service: A, for always being busy, these servers work hard to keep up with demand and usually are always on point. 

Who do you think has the best Bloody Mary's in town? Are you a fan of Bloody Mary bars?
Have you ever been to a restaurant that has serve yourself drinks like DK diner? Did you like that experience? Do you feel you should tip the server less, more, or the same as you would if it were truly a full service place?