Linda Jean's, conveniently located smack-dab in the middle of Oak Bluffs' main drag, Circuit Ave, is the quintessential locals' place. It's a warm and homey diner, where the efficient and cheerful waitresses know the names and orders of most of the customers, and stop to enquire about their kids and grandkids.
The cozy country decor makes it a nice place to have a big breakfast on a chilly fall morning. Check out the specials list for tantalizing fruit-topped pancakes (I loved the apple-cinnamon ones), egg dishes, waffles, and the like.
Lots of families come in, drawn by the comforting favorites on the menu (what kid doesn't like sausage links rolled in pancakes?) and reasonable prices -- most breakfasts run about $6, with bottomless coffee an extra dollar or so more.
Linda Jean's also serves lunch (sandwiches, soups, and the like) and dinner. Specials like old-fashioned Yankee Pot Roast are tasty, and cheap at $9. As a result, be prepared for a line, even in the off season -- though it moves quickly and the wait is seldom longer than 20 minutes.