This place is the epitome of a hole in the wild diner. But with this, you get some phenomenal…read moreservice and food. Their menu says world, famous, and I believe it. I came in, sat at the bar. Everyone there was super friendly and very helpful. I enjoyed watching the cooks cook on the griddle. The omelettes and pancakes were absolutely huge! I ordered the SOS with Home fries. It was super tasty. This is a super great place to go get some l breakfast or lunch in Syracuse.

Mother's Cupboard is another staple I always have to visit when I come back to Syracuse. It reminds…read moreme so much of a homemade breakfast. They cook the food right in front of you on the griddle behind the counter, which adds to that comforting, family style feel. It truly feels like a neighborhood spot. You see a lot of the same faces every time you come in, the service is always quick, and the food comes out fast, hot, and consistently good. I have never had a bad experience here. I love the loaded potato omelette and I always try different French toast or pancakes with whatever toppings they have available. They usually have specials going on and I really enjoy switching it up each time. Just a heads up that this is a cash only place, so make sure you bring cash with you. They do not have an ATM inside, but there is a bank around the corner if you need to take money out. I absolutely adore this place and it is definitely one of my top breakfast spots every time I come back to town.

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

Food was ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! No care or effort in preparing, seasoning or quality. Very lazy!…read moreMost of the food seems right out of a box or can straight to the plate. Our waitress was a a doll, however. 1,000% DO NOT recommend!!

Real deal. Asked the host I'm staying with where the best Buffalo wings are, she recommended this…read moreplace, and it was great! Meaty wings. Good beer on tap. Proper dive bar feel. Don't walk there like I did...the 1.8 mile walk from Syracuse campus is...suspect, but I really love this place, and a lyft ride is around $10. When I tell locals I went, they nod in agreement as if I passed some 'locals only' test. I get the feeling everyone knows about this place, and they all want to keep it their secret, a secret we out-of-towners should never know. I got 6 Buffalo wings, and 6 Frankenstein wings and was VERY happy. If anyone knows what brand bleu cheese dressing they use, please let me know. I bet they make it in house, it's incredibly creamy and delicious.

Classic dive bar. Very friendly bartender. Best wings in Syracuse. Had an order of the the…read moreFrankenstein and an order of the hot wings. It was nice contrasting the two different flavors. The wings are crispy which I like. Next time will try the pierogies

I'm definitely upgrading my prior review as I have visited several times over the years. As many…read moreother places have struggled Arties Diner continues to shine. Their staff are hard workers and work quickly to serve their customers. Arthur and Maria the owners are invested in not only working alongside their staff but also making improvements to the diner itself. I love this place for breakfast but they also are great for lunch as well. Although they are located on the main drag there is parking in the rear of the restaurant and accessible for back as well. Very clean place.

Everytime we come back home to NY, we always have breakfast at Arties. This hometown diner will not…read moredisappoint. Anything you order always comes out tastey and perfect. Their potatoes are to die for and will have you craving for more. The ambiance is lovely as it is very refreshing to see that they are a god fearing business. Religious myself, it's a great atmosphere to be in. Our server was attentive and such a sweetheart.

Stopped into Steph's place on a Sunday morning...just a few tables occupied but opted for the bar…read more First impression was the restaurant was bright and clean - that's a big plus. Saw the special board and opted for the ham and cheese omelette. It is served with home fries and a side of toast. The ham appeared to be cut off a roast, good flavor. The home fries were sliced small potatoes instead of chunks but were fully cooked and had the skin on. Service was good - attentive and quick to fill the coffee. Definitely worth stopping in if your in the area or passing through.

Good food. Diner ambiance. Locals love it. Friendly service. Great value. Large selection.read more

We went to the Watertown Garage Sale which evidently is a HUGE event of the year. Luckily, Shorty's…read morewasn't too busy! I was afraid it would be packed before others also went to the garage sale. The sampler breakfast plate had a little of everything, and the pancake was huge and fluffy! Honestly my favorite part. The old-time diner feel is great, with little jukeboxes at each table. Love this place!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Frittata was amazing. I tell you why. Home fries was made from fresh potato and was not greasy and…read morebrowned to perfection. I was not overwhelmed with toppings like most Diners. Amount was perfect and they used fresh eggs. So hands down best diner frittata I had in over 100 I have tried.

How did we not know that this fabulous breakfast haven was just around the corner? Well we do now!…read moreWe popped by one frosty morning to sample their wares and it was worth the trip! We were promptly greeted and seated and our server was very attentive. They are apparently known for their raisin bread so my husband had their raisin bread French toast sandwich and I had an omelette. Being that it was our first time- the server surprised us with the cinnamon pancakes! Yummmmmy. The omelette was good- a bit thin, and the choices for cheese are very limited. The home fries while large in portion are uneventful- and basically just potatoes. No onion, no peppers, no flavor save for the salt I added. Other than those few things- it was a great experience and we bought a loaf of their raisin bread which is TO DIE FOR! They have an onsite bakery that produces white, wheat and rye breads as well! We shall return!!

Been going since I was a tiny kid and loving every single piece of raisin toast! When I was younger…read moreit was the same sweet ladies hustling around and getting fresh coffee for everyone- still is the same with gals younger than me! They have renovated the whole place and it has the old feel with new look so I really love wades diner- order me up a cheese omelette w/ raisin toast and coffee, please & THANK YOU !

My fiancé, my Dad, and I stopped in here for breakfast one morning while we were up in the area for…read moremy brother's wedding. As we walked into theater, we were greeted and sat almost instantly. The waitress took our drink orders and let us take a look at the menu for a couple minutes. I ordered an orange juice, their griddle bowl, and a side of hash. The orange juice I got was called a large, but seemed pretty small to me. As for the griddle bowl and hash, they were just okay. The flavors of the bowl were nothing to write home about, just pretty mediocre. The cheese sauce they put on the bowl had a not so pleasant after taste to it. I usually love me some corned beef hash, but again theirs was just okay, nothing bad but nothing great. Overall I really like the ambiance of the restaurant, and the staff were very pleasant. I was just hoping the food would be a little better. We did come at brunch time, and it seemed like everyone around us was ordering lunch items, so maybe in the future we will come back to try some of the lunch items.

This was the 1st time we went to eat at The Griddle. The service was great, the ladies were super…read morepleasant and the food was sooo good!!--Kim The servers were very attentive to our needs (Kennedy & Kaydence). I also observed them as they interacted with other customers proactively. The atmosphere was really relaxing, & the food was awesome (you've got to try the Griddleburger). I also saw the owner, Mason, interacting with customers & helping the servers to break down tables. All around, we'll be back & we recommend this establishment to all. -Dave

Don't judge a book by it's cover. Ugly on outside but the food was great and reasonably priced. I…read morehad perfectly cooked over easy eggs, delicious sausage and gravy and yummy wheat toast. I would definitely come back if I am In Sacketts Harbor again!

Also listed as Diane's coffee shop, now the Dexter Diner. Breakfast all day, but diner lunch and…read moredinner fare as well. Great breakfast... two of us split the giant breakfast (don't remember what it's called), and still got a to-go box for one of the giant pancakes. Two thick plate sized pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, and three eggs for $16. It's the kind of place where the waitress knows all the regular's names and what they order. A diner-lovers diner. We loved it.