Olde Bay Diner Alton Bay

upthesaukee · 11-27-2005, 12:39 PM

Sitting around the house this morning (Sunday), and feeling really hungry, the better half and I (who says us guys aren't trainable

) decided to go out for breakfast. We hadn't eaten down at the bay since before my dad died in 1988 and the place was called Mel & Sally's.

We both had two eggs with hash browns, wife had english muffins and sausage patties, and I had wheat toast, sausage links and a side of bacon (chlorestoral --- that's what lipitor is for

). She had grapefruit juice and I had orange juice. We both had mucho Green Mountain coffee.

Food was excellent

and so was the service. Only drawback was it was a little pricey ($22 and change before tip.) But, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the hash browns are probably the best I have ever had - not greasy or mushy- they were flavorful and crisp, sausage patties were nicely spiced and the links were excellent as well. Bacon was crisp and flavorful .

And under the clear table top was a Bizer lake chart...how great is that. Even in winter, you can look at the chart and look forward to the next years boating season.

Like the Phantom Gourmet would say, Olde Bay Diner is "Upthesaukee Approved."

mcdude · 11-27-2005, 03:05 PM

Haven't been to the "Olde Bay" in a while. During the summer, on week-ends, there is often a line waiting at the door. (If there's a line check out the Main Street Cafe!) Here's a link to their menu. Prices are from this past summer. Don't know if they have changed. Bon Apetit!

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nm2c/r...menus/id8.html

Merrymeeting · 11-27-2005, 08:05 PM

More local trivia....

Mel and Sally lived on Merrymeeting. My sister worked as a waitress for a couple of summers when she was in her teens (early 80's). She also dated Mel and Sally's son who was about the same age.

Sometime in the mid-90's, they sold and moved away. Don't know what happened to them since then.

Waterbaby · 12-01-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Sitting around the house this morning (Sunday), and feeling really hungry, the better half and I (who says us guys aren't trainable

) decided to go out for breakfast. We hadn't eaten down at the bay since before my dad died in 1988 and the place was called Mel & Sally's.

We both had two eggs with hash browns, wife had english muffins and sausage patties, and I had wheat toast, sausage links and a side of bacon (chlorestoral --- that's what lipitor is for

). She had grapefruit juice and I had orange juice. We both had mucho Green Mountain coffee.

Food was excellent

and so was the service. Only drawback was it was a little pricey ($22 and change before tip.) But, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the hash browns are probably the best I have ever had - not greasy or mushy- they were flavorful and crisp, sausage patties were nicely spiced and the links were excellent as well. Bacon was crisp and flavorful .

And under the clear table top was a Bizer lake chart...how great is that. Even in winter, you can look at the chart and look forward to the next years boating season.

Like the Phantom Gourmet would say, Olde Bay Diner is "Upthesaukee Approved."

Thanks for posting the "old" name of the place! My Dad became friends with Mel and Sally, and we used to drive up from Hampton sometimes just to go the breakfast there! I was trying to remember what the name of it was back in the 80's, now I know! Sure wasn't as pricey then as now, I probably wouldn't have stayed after seeing the prices on the menu. (Instead would have been in the car, saying "PBD, here I come!")

trfour · 12-01-2005, 11:44 PM

From days past, and into the future my Family and friends have enjoyed so much from here!

Thanks Up!

Niceorange · 12-07-2005, 05:29 PM

I typically hit the Olde Bay Diner up every winter on one of my snowmobiling trips into town. It's a nice way to warm up after an hour on the machines and the food and service has always been very good.

NHBUOY · 12-20-2005, 01:46 PM

fyi...Olde Bay Diner is also owned & operated by a very nice, long-standing, Alton Bay family...Good food, GOOD people..................enjoy...

11-27-2005, 12:39 PM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Olde Bay Diner Alton Bay Sitting around the house this morning (Sunday), and feeling really hungry, the better half and I (who says us guys aren't trainable ) decided to go out for breakfast. We hadn't eaten down at the bay since before my dad died in 1988 and the place was called Mel & Sally's. We both had two eggs with hash browns, wife had english muffins and sausage patties, and I had wheat toast, sausage links and a side of bacon (chlorestoral --- that's what lipitor is for ). She had grapefruit juice and I had orange juice. We both had mucho Green Mountain coffee. Food was excellent and so was the service. Only drawback was it was a little pricey ($22 and change before tip.) But, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the hash browns are probably the best I have ever had - not greasy or mushy- they were flavorful and crisp, sausage patties were nicely spiced and the links were excellent as well. Bacon was crisp and flavorful . And under the clear table top was a Bizer lake chart...how great is that. Even in winter, you can look at the chart and look forward to the next years boating season. Like the Phantom Gourmet would say, Olde Bay Diner is "Upthesaukee Approved." __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-27-2005, 03:05 PM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Olde Bay Diner Haven't been to the "Olde Bay" in a while. During the summer, on week-ends, there is often a line waiting at the door. (If there's a line check out the Main Street Cafe!) Here's a link to their menu. Prices are from this past summer. Don't know if they have changed. Bon Apetit! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nm2c/r...menus/id8.html

11-27-2005, 08:05 PM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	Mel and Sally More local trivia.... Mel and Sally lived on Merrymeeting. My sister worked as a waitress for a couple of summers when she was in her teens (early 80's). She also dated Mel and Sally's son who was about the same age. Sometime in the mid-90's, they sold and moved away. Don't know what happened to them since then.

12-01-2005, 11:44 PM	#5
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Old Bay Diner, and Oak Birch Inn From days past, and into the future my Family and friends have enjoyed so much from here! Thanks Up! __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-07-2005, 05:29 PM	#6
Niceorange Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sunset Lake, Alton Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I typically hit the Olde Bay Diner up every winter on one of my snowmobiling trips into town. It's a nice way to warm up after an hour on the machines and the food and service has always been very good.

12-20-2005, 01:46 PM	#7
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	fyi...Olde Bay Diner is also owned & operated by a very nice, long-standing, Alton Bay family...Good food, GOOD people..................enjoy...