Sometimes the best places are not the fanciest. Ranch House is a local institution, especially at breakfast; you may have to wait for a table on Saturday morning! Farmers, families, and local personalities crowd in for simple diner food, fixed fresh and quick, at a very reasonable price.
As a mom of young kids, I love Ranch House for its quick service, free-flowing coffee, and atmosphere that doesn't make my toddlers feel like a burden. It's a fun place to people-watch (and listen), and the owners (a young couple about my age) have kept the restaurant essentially the same as it was during MY childhood. It's retro, it's down-home, and it's THE quintessential small town diner in town. Love it!
They do have a healthy options area on their menu now, so those watching their calories have good options  as well.