After an early stop in Montour Falls, we hit the road toward the White Mountains in NH, stomachs…read moregrowling like we'd been fasting for a week. The next breakfast spot was an hour away, but it was worth every mile: The Richford Diner. This little country diner is the definition of small-town charm. Friendly service? Check. Cozy vibe? Double check. And the kind of people who make you feel like you've just wandered into a neighbor's kitchen? Absolutely. We went with simple, protein-packed breakfasts (trying to keep the carbs under control... until the smell of toast nearly broke us), and it was exactly the fuel we needed for the road. The highlight wasn't just the food, though--it was the warmth of the woman running the place (we're pretty sure she was the owner) and the adorable cameos from her kids, who somehow made the diner even cuter. Bottom line: The Richford Diner is worth the detour. Come for the hearty breakfast, stay for the small-town kindness, and leave feeling like you've just been adopted into a new family.

A really great spot along the road. It's a very friendly atmosphere and the service is great. I…read moreordered a bowl of chili, it was meaty and delicious, it had just the right amount of seasoning. The burgers! Man those are delicious. We had a bacon cheeseburger, the bacon was nice, thick and crispy. The bun was soft, lettuce was fresh, pickle nice and crunchy. Definitely going back for breakfast

very helpful staff with my wife's soy allergy…read more nice inside deco food was great, I would repeate

We were passing through so we decided to give this place a try based on the reviews…read more It was busy when we arrived but we were able to grab a table right away. The decor was rustic. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought the food to our table. We ordered three pick-two combo. The sandwiches were average. The chili had way too much chili powder as that's all i could taste. No one finished their chili because of it. The Italian chicken trio soup was too acidy. The corn muffins were cold. I think they would taste better if served hot.

Stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning motorcycle ride and had a great experience. The…read morestaff was friendly and efficient. The food was tasty, attractive and served promptly. Breakfast for two, with coffee and gratuity was well under $20. We will be back!

Becky's is a family favorite that never disappoints. Generous portions, a huge menu plus the…read morehomemade breads, donuts and potato chips bring us back every time. The staff is fabulous - it's a woman owned and staffed small business. The restaurant is a small, clean place with diner style decor that is cute but not pretentious. We've never had a bad meal there. Enjoy!

It is a small old-fashioned hole in the wall, breakfast and lunch spot. The food is solid, but…read morenothing gourmet. Prices are very low.. Staff is busy but friendly. go for your basic eggs for breakfast and sandwich for lunch and walk out happy.

(The restaurant has moved to the west side of Vestal, on the Parkway, a recent move I believe.)…read moreEnjoyed lunch at Ernesto's with a friend -- first time visit. The fresh tortilla chips and salsa were excellent. I forget what my friend had, but I had the steak fajitas. Delicious. My only wish was that there had been one more tortilla, as I had enough left on my plate to fill one more -- regardless, what I had left on my plate I enjoyed anyhow. We'd be back AND would encourage friends and other family members to stop in sometime.

Ernestos diner is an incredible find! The taste the sauces the flavors were mouth watering and…read moreErnesto himself served the customers and is a delight!

Was looking around at the Bostwick Antique Mall and stumbled upon this little gem of a diner…read moreinside. A nice little local nook where everyone knows everyone. Got the Chili Bread Bowl with a side of Mac and cheese, both were very tasty. Service was great. 5-star if the price would have been $1 less for both my menu options. Next time will try the Italian Wedding Soup.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch inside the Antique Mall. Prices are reasonable. Servings are…read moregenerous. Food is very good. I had taco salad the day I was there with a friend. I forget what she got. Over 80 vendors of antiques and collectibles have items for sale. I am not a shopper; however, I found two items, reasonably priced that would be great additions to a yard landscaping project. People who like antique shopping would appreciate the variety so readily available. I am thinking this would be a great place for me to take a ladies' group on a mystery outing, as who doesn't like a good lunch? And, we know there are ladies who just love to shop -- or at least look at items that remind them of times past.

Had no idea where to stop on our 9 hour ride home from Canada. Thanks to YELP once again...we…read morestopped at "Jen's place" located in rural Nichols, NY just off the highway. The whole brunch was quite a heart warming experience. Salt of the earth people who were so very friendly and instantly love-able. Seven tables in the quaint little restaurant and two outside. All but one large table of 6 were taken. A local couple offered to have us share their table. It was such a sweet gesture. As it turned out a smaller table did open up and was quickly cleared. We sat there. The menu had breakfast and lunch options. Prices were like from the 70's. We opted for basic eggs, toast homefries, sausage and coffee. All was quickly served and coffee refilled. Jen (the owner) was present and as sweet as could be. She seemed to enjoy getting to know her customers. Other patrons were engaging and friendly as well. We were blown away how friendly everyone was. It certainly added to the charm of this little place and made our travels memorable. Not sure the people realize just how special they made us feel. This is truly a hidden gem.

We are from Maryland and stayed in Nichols for 5 days. We came here for breakfast every morning…read more Jen is truly amazing and has great customer service. She is super friendly and gave us some amazing recommendations on places to check out around the areas. She knows almost everyone who comes into the diner. 10/10 recommend if ever in the area. We will 100% be back here in the future.

This restaurant embodies the feeling of when, as you go progressively further into more rural…read moreareas, everyone gets kinder and truly cares about you. The great staff, homey background, and absolutely delectable food are all to die for. Now about the food, I personally went for the jerk chicken, which if you have ordered before you know is usually either an overly spicy mess or the best decision you've made that week. Thankfully at MJ's it was the latter, with bursting spicy, sweet, and salty flavors that created heaven between 2 brioche buns. Also, the blue rice was a nice touch. Even the bathroom looked like a mini spa, with the sink looking like the material it's made of ends in "ite". Summarized, best restaurant ever. 10/10 recommend.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when my cousins brought me here for brunch but it certainly…read morewasn't tropical seaside on the river. The restaurant had a tropical shirt miami beach theme that made me want a golden girls kaftan. We had a larger party so we booked a reservation the night before. Our table was ready on time and we were quickly seated. Our sever was attentive and quick to get drink and food orders. I wasn't drinking but the tropical summer theme certainly carried over into their drink menu. I ordered the poutin-ish for my meal not quite sure what curry I would get and happily it was Japanese style curry sauce. It was a perfect meal for the morning. Would love to go back again sometime.

Classic no frills diner. The prices are reasonable and the food is good, nothing extravagant about…read moreit, but a great place to grab a diner fare meal. My only complaint is the service, we sat for a long time without receiving the check or anyone asking how we were doing, also our coffee ran out without anyone attempting to fill it.

I Doordashed this on a snowy day, and I was not disappointed. The biscuits and gravy were…read morefantastic. The biscuits hinted at sweetness, but the sausage gravy balances it out. The hash browns were cooked well, and I was shocked by how good the coffee was! Nice job, AJ's. I imagine the food is delicious on a plate fresh out of the kitchen. There is no picture because the food in a to-go box never does it justice.

I've read about this place and have tried to go several times before but it wasn't open when the…read morehours listed on the web said. Finally got it right (7:30am for me) and was rewarded with a nice meal in a familiar diner setting. The portions were ample and hot. The eggs cooked well. The home fries were a nice combo of crispy and soft. The sausage gravy was obviously homemade but the biscuits could have been larger. The 80's music was right up my alley and the staff was super friendly. We're going back.

Great people, great food, highly recommended. We're sure to go back, the chef makes some…read moreinteresting and unique dishes, it's worth it to ask his recommendations!