"Situated smack-dab in the middle of 'downtown' Pioche’s Main Street, the family-run Historic Silver Café has been filling the bellies of locals and visitors alike with hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for more than a century. And after a day exploring eastern Nevada parks and wandering through the Wild Western past of 'Nevada’s Liveliest Ghost Town,' that’s exactly what you’re going to deserve," reads the Travel Nevada website.



Classic diner fare fills the menu here: french toast, omelets, country fried steaks, breakfast burritos, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, ribeye steaks, pizzas and fried sides.



I ordered the Meatball Sub - Homemade Meatballs and Marinara Sauce on a toasted French Roll topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. AND a side of fried mushrooms.



This sub is a monster of a sandwich. The roll is toasted hard, and the hearty meatballs are in a chunky sauce. I typically like meatballs ground a bit smoother and same for the sauce. I'll take all that cheese, though, all day, every day.

The side of fried mushrooms were more rustic, with the frying a bit uneven and in need of some salt. Overall, a standard diner with homestyle favorites.



Grade: B