Dinner Bell - Diner in Van - 202 W Main St, USA

Old city of Van Texas. This place is legit. The patty melt was delicious. Their ranch dressing, homemade, addictive. The place is properly old and you can feel it. The ceiling lights, I couldn't stop staring at them. You go back in time a little bit, more so if you let yourself. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere and can't beat the city.

Have been wanting to try this place. Went in and was never greeted by one person. Standing there. Standing there. People coming in behind us. We had to ask the couple behind us do we just sit down? They said yes. No clean tables. We sat at one piled with dishes. Went to go ask if someone could clean it. The lady cleaned the table of the couple that came in after us while I am standing there to talk to her. She took their drink order. Ignored me and walked away. The older couple looked at me because they knew we had been waiting but they didn’t tell her. Someone finally took the dirty dishes, one of the waitresses, but never took a drink order. Multiple attempts were ignored. Absolutely the rudest people. We finally left. We will give our money to people that know how to treat customers. Absolutely ridiculous. The rudest people we have encountered in a very long time. We have not been treated that way anywhere else out here. Don’t waste your time.

Went in June. Had a hair in patty melt because the cooks DO NOT WEAR HAIR NETS. They didn't offer to refund it. Servers are sarcastic, weird, and creepy like they're silently judging. Uncomfortable atmosphere.

Came her for take-out yesterday after hearing great things. We got a variety of food to try. The burger was big and delicious and wrapped up like the old fashioned ones. I wasn't a fan of the big style of fries they use but they were hot and we ate them all. The sour cream chicken enchilada was delicious! Grits could have used more cheese but everything can use more cheese. But they were cooked perfect! Lastly was the fried catfish. They offered jalapeno and regular tarter sauce. Will definitely come back when we can eat inside. Looking forward to the holidays when we have heard they go all out with lights!

We have eaten there twice since we've been in Lindale on vacation and each time the food was delicious and a great value and the service was very very friendly. We are going back tomorrow before we leave to head home from our vacation to pick up a lemon pie and eat some catfish. Highly recommend the Dinner Bell in Van, Texas if you're ever in this neck of the woods.

Make sure to try "Jason's Hash." Service is great. I gave a 3 for the atmosphere because it is a smaller place, and when it is busy, it gets a little loud. Overall, it is well worth the stop.

Great food, kind service, good prices.

Looking for a big burger that tastes great? Get the HubCap! Want a really great big burger? Get the Texas Deluxe! Don't want a burger? Get the Catfish. This little hole in the wall diner is great--and don't forget to order a slice of pie.