Fairlane Diner - Sherman, Illinois

Chris K. (.

We visited here twice while in the area. The first time for ice cream and chili cheese fries and the second time for ice cream and a chili cheese dog.

The ice cream creations range from simple to more inventive. The hot fudge is so good! The chili has a nice zing and hot the spot. The cheese is the sauce they use on their horseshoes and pretty darn tasty.

The staff is nice and the service is great. They have a nice covered outdoor seating area as well as inside. It would be easy to make this a regular spot if I lived here.

Derick H.

Over the years the price has went up while the quality and quantity has went down. I got a cheeseburger meal today. Very dry meat, a very small amount of tater tots came with it and a drink for 15 dollars. I've been eating there since I moved to the area and can't say I'll be returning till they fix their food.

Mark S.

Two separate visits and that's enough for me. They do not know how to make a Chicago Dog here. Sauerkraut has no business on a Chicago hotdog. Bleu Burger was dry with under proportion of blue cheese. Tots were good though.

Joshua D.

Review Date: April 24th, 2017

Fairlane Diner is not quite a diner, not quite a restaurant and not quite a fast food joint.

It’s a bit of all 3, wrapped up in it’s own unique style. It has the feel and look of a 50’s diner, with the layout and service of a Fast Food place with a bit of a full restaurant pricing.

Coming here after hiking at Carpenter Park was a great idea. It was pretty much right up the road from the Park, so having it nearby was super nice since I was starving. Walking in, you quickly notice that you order your food similar to a fast food restaurant. They even give you the little number and bring the food out to you. The place is a bit small, so if you visit during a lunch rush, seating may be very limited.

The prices of the menu were about on par with a fast food place, if not a bit more. But $9 will get you a sandwich and fries. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and a soda. The fries were pretty good, nothing stellar, but the chicken sandwich was fantastic. It was grilled to perfection without losing any moisture. I’ve had many chicken sandwiches and this has to be Top 3 for me. It was that good.

They also service ice cream, which sounded good, but I passed as I was ready to hit the road back home.

Overall, the Fairlane Diner is Fantasticlane Diner in my books. It’s a small place with slightly higher than diner prices, but it was worth every penny in my book.

amanda C.

Had the hamburger ponyshoe. The burger was nice and thin (smash burger). the cheese sauce was awesome and plentiful. Also had the ice cream nachos---yum! Loved the decor

Gary

Cool 50s style nostalgic diner. Great, warm and tasty food, from burgers and fries to milkshakes, ice cream sundaes, chilli with beans, hot ham and cheese and much more. Conveniently located, with a drive-up and plenty of parking and an indoor dining area. Nice family dining option or for a kid's birthday party.

Jason N.

Food is amazing every time. They remember you when you come in. Everything tastes so good.

Sue H.

Best 49 dollar hamburger and fries and cheese Cake we ever had. Absolutely delicious 😋