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Candlelight Diner

3.1 (194 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Marissa G.

This place has been a staple in Commack for many years and it's a decent diner. At my last visit, I ordered the Classic Avocado Toast. The toppings were very good and fresh, I just wished the toast was a little more firm and not soggy.

Turkey BLT with a side of mashed potato's, Chicken cutlet ranch sandwich, and the French toast.
Brandon L.

First time here and it was amazing. Very friendly staff, delicious food. I'll definitely be back.

Best pasta salad
Vivian R.

We stop by for outdoor lunch today. The service outside was amazing. The waitress was very attentive while we were outside. We both had chicken dishes which were both delicious. I would definitely recommend the Candlewood diner for a safe outdoor dining. We love the pasta salad.

Outdoor dining
Lorna P.

Covid19 great find! Outdoor dining, new tables and umbrellas, plants, protection and a lovely water pond. We stopped in for breakfast, and it was fantastic. They are all geared up with face and hands covered, continuous cleaning and attention to detail. Very welcoming and warm reception from the hostess. Service was excellent. Waitress was happy. It makes a difference because it's authentic. A fresh outdoor menu also. I had the Grecian Avocado Toast topped with poached eggs. Wonderful! He had BLT, fries and coleslaw. He gave it a 10. BLT is his litmus test for all diners! To the smart ownership at this diner- thank you for smartly investing your money to pivot during this crisis. For an island, there are very few outdoor spots. This was a really nice experience.

Bloody Mary
Faith K.

Food was good, service from Theresa was great. Wanted a quick bite and this nailed it. Definitely plan to visit again.

When you put garbage like this on a table

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The people that own this place and who work in it are very kind. However, the food doesn't taste very great.

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Pancakes and espresso martini were amazing. You can not go wrong. I ordered the Oreo pancakes

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Great lunch specials and attentive service. Gyro lunch was great and there are many other lunch options.

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I really love this restaurant because it has Amazing food, service and Atmosphere! They make the BEST macaroni salad, ever!

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Candlelight diner is the best . We've Been eating here for years. Very Good Place and the staff is super friendly.

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This place is bigger than it looks inside. It's spacious and they have a beautiful fireplace…read more Food was decent, prices ok, leaning towards expensive for a diner and server was friendly.

This diner does get pretty busy, but the atmosphere is great. Not a lot of kids screaming. First…read morethings first, the coffee was good. Your standard coffee. I like the fact they have a person specifically to serve coffee to everybody that has a cup. The service was very good as well. The waitress Vikki did a great job. They're very quick to give you your food and water first. My friend had the bruschetta avocado toast. I had the avocado, cheddar, and tomato omelette with home fries. 1. The bruschetta avocado toast: They're too generous with the balsamic glaze. They need to lighten it up so you can enjoy the rest of the ingredients. Anything balsamic is typically a strong flavor as a small amount. The avocado, mozzarella and tomato are too heavy for the bread. They should try a more sturdy bread like sourdough to keep it up. The bread they currently use will just break apart. 2. My avocado, cheddar and tomato omelette w/ home fries: The home fries had some good flavor, but could've been better. The potatoes were cut like coins for the most part and I think that kills most of the home fries experience. Usually something like this is diced up to give an evenly crisp and cooked experience. All I really got was flimsy potato coins with some crisp here and there. Which led to the potatoes being soft and dull. It should've been pressed down onto more to give a more crisp flavor and texture. The omelette was pretty good. At certain points it seemed like the avocado was not ripe enough to cook with. It had a similar taste to steamed unseasoned broccoli, then at other portions of the omelette, it seems fine. The cheddar used lacked a bit taste. Overall, it was still good experience. The people are considerate and friendly. I also think they should bring the food out when it's a bit hotter. I'm not saying I need it to burn my mouth, but I don't want room temperature food that is slightly on the warm side.

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Please do not go there - It is under new management, with poor service, lack of experience as a…read morerestaurant owner. A year ago, we dined at this new restaurant. I ordered a burger and fries, and it was fantastic. The ambiance, aroma, and service were exceptional. Last week, we decided to return since our previous experiences had been wonderful. Upon entering the restaurant, we observed it was not very crowded, with only 3-4 tables occupied. We learned it was under new management, as the owner had sold the establishment. I ordered my favorite, a raw burger and fries, while my son chose a fruit salad that included bananas and berries. There was just one waitress who eventually took our order. The food arrived, but my burger was fully cooked instead of raw, and the buns were burnt in some spots. My son's dish came out missing the bananas. We pointed this out to the waitress, who went back to the kitchen and returned to inform us that they didn't have any bananas but could offer plantains (fried bananas) with honey as a substitute. It was banana-like, but not the usual banana. I let the waitress know that my burger was not prepared correctly. The restaurant manager noticed and approached our table, asking, "What seems to be the issue with the burger?" I explained that it was fully cooked and the buns were burnt. The owner then asked if I would like another burger, to which I replied, "Yes." While I waited for my burger, my son realized there was no sugar on the table for his drink. He spotted some sugar by the counter, just a few steps away, and went to get it. The manager/owner asked him, "What are you doing?" My son explained that there was no sugar. The manager instructed him to return to the table, assuring him that the waitress would bring it over. My son came back empty-handed. We requested sugar from the waitress, but he continued to wait. While the kids finished their meals, my burger still hadn't arrived. Eventually, my burger came, but the sugar never did. When it was time to settle the bill, we realized we were charged for a burger that was improperly cooked and burnt. I crossed out that burger entry and decided not to leave a tip for the waitress. The service was terrible, and the food was mediocre. I made a note on the bill indicating that one burger should not be charged. I even took a picture of it for my credit card in case the restaurant tried to pull a fast one. Days later, I came across a review that mirrored my own experiences. There was a rude manager and cook, an unskilled waitress and cook, and the table was not properly maintained. The phrase 'under new management' seems to equate to poor service.

We went today after some fun in the snow. What a great experience. Our waitress was wonderful and…read moreThe food was delicious. The place is spacious and very well put together. All around awesome. I got their ricotta lemon pancakes and asked that they put blueberries inside. This was amazing!!!! My guy got the King's men breakfast. and my other friend got the sweet potato pancakes. So yummy!

Candlelight Diner - diners - Updated May 2026

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