Be advised that ONE pancake is the size of a dinner plate!! We lucked out with a space in the lot on a busy Sunday morning. They let us 3 sit at a table for 6 rather than make us wait. Free refills on coffee and ice tea. I asked for and received (cheerfully) applesauce and a glass of just ice. We go to Binghamton every couple of months--this will be our breakfast place of choice. read more

I decided to try this place because it was so hyped up but, as much as I hate to say it about any beloved local spot, I would say this is a very average diner experience. The interior is not well maintained with booths heavily cracked and old (not in the cool way) decor. The entrance is an awkward double door system that no one seems to get right, so if you're in the front room you'll get blasted by cold every time someone comes in the door. Just like basically every other diner in existence, the portions are large, prices low, and friendly staff. Plus, the taste wasn't exactly extraordinary. Therefore, I can't justify a higher review because that is the average experience at every diner I've ever been to. There's just nothing unique about this place that gives it that redeeming spark. There are other diners in the Binghamton area that are significantly better, but I suppose it's convenient if you're downtown. Unless you don't carry cash like most zillenials. Then it's not convenient at all (cash-only). read more

Great reviews led my mom and I to this cozy diner on Sunday when we were looking for lunch, and we were so impressed we brought my stepdad back for breakfast on Tuesday morning. On Sunday's they just do breakfast,but I'm always down for breakfast food, so that was fine by me. The portions are plentiful for sure, and the food is hot, fresh and oh-so-yummy!! I had the omelette the first time and the French toast the second time, and both were 10/10. While everything is amazing, the service is really what puts this place above the rest. Jasmine is a superstar. She helped us both times we were there and is just the sweetest soul you could meet. I'm kinda jealous that my parents can eat here whenever they want and I have to go back to Seattle! read more

The food here is amazing and large portions, the service you get from the waitresses is impeccable, the ambiance is very relaxed, located in downtown Binghamton in the art district. read more

I can see why this joint is always packed with hungry BU students-inexpensive, stout portions, good quality food, personable waitresses, and ample parking. My go-to is a Western omelet, well done home fries, and wheat toast. Chris's nails the details; the home fries were perfectly well done, the wheat toast finished on the grill and buttered to the crust, and the omelet tender and flavorful. Bottomless coffee, hot and strong. read more

A great little diner! The pancakes are really fluffy and large and delicious. The veggie omelette is everything you could hope for in an omelette-fresh vegetables and gooey cheese, yummmm. The Italian bread toast is perfect and the home fries are also excellent. Everything is inexpensive! Cash only. read more

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When traveling through the Binghamton area, we wanted a good locals breakfast place, and Chris' was it! Fantastic omelettes and huge pancakes. Large portions, quality food and friendly service in a cute and hometown environment. Good coffee too read more

Chris' Diner - A hot cup o' Joe on a cold winter day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Always a stop in Binghamton for breakfast on the way out of NY when traveling home. This time, we stumbled on Chris' Diner, wish we found it long ago. Great place for a very good meal, fast and large portions. Service was excellent as well. This will be our go-to stop during our next NY trips. read more

Actual Rating: 3.3 Place: As the name states, it's your typical diner. The area was pretty roomy and clean. Service: The woman who served me was pretty nice. She gestured me to sit anywhere in the diner and also payed a decent amount of attention to me (refilling my water and asking me if I needed something else). Food: The food was pretty alright. The toast was buttery yet cold and soft. The omelette was not bad, but just a bit runny. The potatoes were decent as well. The only thing that really stood out to me was the amount of food they gave me. I felt pretty full when I was done eating. Price: It was relatively cheap here for the amount of food they gave to me so if I ever want to eat a lot for a cheap price, I might come here, especially since the location is easily accessible. Conclusion: Would I come back? Eh probably if I'm in the mood for easy-to-come by diner food since the location is good and the amount of food given was plentiful. Otherwise, probably not. read more

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Not many places open on a Sunday. Very fast service and nice servers. Came for breakfast omelets and sandwiches excellent. Good cup of Joe. Cash only ATM onsite read more

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I never had a bad meal OR experience at Chris's Diner. The price is right and the food is delicious. Period. No hype. Make sure you bring cash though. They don't accept credit or debit cards. read more

Lovely small deli. The server was delightful and professional. The food was good. Glad we got off the highway for this lunch stop.

This place is the definition of "small, neighborhood place to eat." You know--tables close together, lots of noise and commotion, and a counter full of people who seem to know each other. Your coffee cup stays filled. They have a second seating area but I didn't take a look at it. However, the place was hopping. Their menu says you won't go home hungry and they are not kidding. I had pancakes that barely fit on the plate and were the lightest, fluffiest diner pancakes I've ever seen. They were close to 3/4" thick. (I'll admit to a love for the syrup-sponges that are diner pancakes.) I was full, but not in a "oh my gosh why did I just eat that?" kind of way--quality of the food was excellent. Important note: they take cash only, so be prepared for that before you arrive. Worth a visit--and I'll go back on the next visit to Binghamton! read more

Absolutely love this place... food is great and the selection is just what you'd expect from a diner. Servers are always nice and accommodating. Price is excellent. If you're looking for a diner, this will definitely do nicely. A few extremely minor drawbacks, which me and most other people probably wouldn't care about are that the atmosphere isn't that interesting, with not much decor... and the space itself is a bit tight, with low-ish ceilings. That's about it on anything negative... great place. I'd recommend to anyone for hanging out, a date, or just getting yourself a brunch. read more

One of the top diners of the area, friendly service, classic decor, and no weird vibes or animosity you might find in other diners in town iykyk. read more

Driving back home looking for a place in town and came across this on yelp based on reviews and it did not disappoint. Huge portions and great staff. We will definitely be back when driving through. This is a diamond in the rough. Great job to their entire staff. Only one minor setback...pancake was not cooked all the way through but it was huge and I was already full so I just ate the edges. Still definitely worth it. If you order the pancake just know that one portion is enough for two people. read more

This is a delicious, wonderful diner . The waitstaff is always pleasant and very hardworking. The food is made in house and you can taste the difference. We love it there . read more

Mom and Flop. Walking in on a Sunday morning the place was packed. I was drawn to this place after seeing their pancakes, cheap prices and that it was a short walk from our hotel. Upon sitting in the booth there were a large stack of newspapers on the seat. Considering they just cleaned the table you think they would've been moved. We were greeted by our waitress who asked us what we wanted to drink. We asked for coffee and regular milk, as there were just creamers on the table. The coffee eventually came which was the highlight of the meal. It was ok, but definitely not strong. The milk eventually came 5 minutes later after asking her for it again. Then she took our order. We asked for water and she came back 10 minutes later with it. The food eventually came and she realized that we had no utensils. She stated that she would be right back with them. She immediately when to the grill area and was hanging out with her buddies, completely forgetting about us. Another 5 to 10 minutes passed and we asked another server to bring us utensils, which she mercifully did. I had two eggs which were scrambled into a rectangular brick omelette. The sausage was burnt on one side and squishy on the other. The pancakes tasted ok but they crumbled as you cut them, something I've never seen before. Almost like the batter didn't have enough egg in it, although it wasn't dry. The home fries were not crispy and had no flavor to them whatsoever. At this point we started to notice the flies swarming around our table and tried to power through the rest of the meal. We noticed there was tons of food on the floor and some people were unaware, stepping on it as they ate. I want family owned businesses to do well but I have to be honest here, this place was extremely underwhelming. How do you screw up eggs....at a diner....when you're only open for breakfast? If you have $10 in your pocket, get dropped off in front of this place and are SO hungry that you have no energy to walk anywhere else.....skip it. read more

Chris' Diner - Food on chair and floor. Two different parties sat here while we ate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Binghamton, New York

They have really raised their prices. My usual breakfast (2 eggs/2 bacon/2 pancakes/home fries/coffee) used to cost $6.85. Now it's $11.00! 3 eggs for $6.50?? I can get 2 dozen at Walmart for the same price. I won't be back. Too expensive. Such a shame. read more

This place is your typical small diner with monster portions and great prices. This will be my go to place for breakfast on this trip. Highly recommend this diner. Great food and great prices read more

Been going here since I was a baby and the quality and service has never disappointed. Pancakes are massive, prices stay cheap, but the home fries could be crispier. Always loved it here, they have outdoor seating in the summer and the employees and owners are all great. read more

Went here for breakfast this morning. We arrived a little after 7AM. Plenty of parking in a lot next to the diner. Parking for diner patrons is free in that lot. The diner is on the small side, but service was incredibly fast. We had coffee in less than a minute from sitting down. There was no wait for seats, and you can seat yourself. While we were there we saw a number of people coming in to pick up food they ordered over the phone. Our food arrived quickly (there were four of us), and it was exactly what we ordered. Portions are generous and the bill total was low. They only accept cash and they have an ATM on site. Payment is taken at the register. I've been to many diners and none of them compare with the value of this one. read more

Great food and great prices. Very generous portions. You will not leave hungry! Breakfast is is an amazing treat! read more

Decent breakfast place with great prices Definitely a classic diner vibe. Food was very filling and a great value. My daughter ordered a pancake and couldn't finish half as it was bigger than her plate. I order the Greek omelet and it came with a lot of home fries. Service- waitress was attentive and kind. Food arrived very quickly after being ordered. A stop for a good breakfast for a little price. read more

Called my bacon egg and cheese on and it was ready within 6 mins , bread was delicious , bacon crispy and a lot of cheese , it really hit the spot , should deff get it with hot sauce on it , if you need a quick pick me up on the morning this is the place to get it read more

Food is always seasoned amazingly truly amazing homemade meals waitress always friendly and parking lot located next to building

I ordered the western omelet which came with home fries and toast & an order of French toast. +2 stars for the omelet which was great but -3 for everything else. The home fries were some of the worst I've had which was disappointing. They were supeerrrrr dry and no salt. The French toast was NOT French toast it had no sweetness or cinnamon it was literally just bread with an egg cooked into it for 5$. I ended up throwing out everything but the omelet , so a waste of the money I just got as an Easter gift :(. read more

Just your typical diner. Food was pretty much the same as most diners. Good service and waitress was lovely. Very crowded and seemed to be a pretty popular spot. Little run down on the interior but clean. read more

Good food for a great price! Recommend if your hungry for breakfast food! Check it out!

Great little place. We stopped in for breakfast. Lots of specials at reasonable prices. Plate was piled high with food. Yummy

I LOVE Chris's Diner! Food is always good, prices are inexpensive & huge servings. Bring cash! There is an ATM tho. It's usually packed nights & weekends, so plan ahead. Parking can be a nightmare but that's typical for any spot downtown read more

Good service. large servings. Great prices . Can't beat it. Gets a bit busy on the weekends but it's worth it.

Definitely fits into the DDD category - breakfast here was great! Good selection - very friendly service - can't beat the prices - portions were generous - the pancakes are large dinner plate size & were really yummy! Would highly recommend when looking for a great diner style breakfast! read more

Nice country diner in the middle of Binghamton, reasonably priced food with friendly down to earth staff. Lots of choices for breakfast. I chose the hash and eggs, cooked great, large portions. Satisfied read more

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I couldn't imagine a better hangover cure than three eggs, bacon, and toast... For under $5. Being from New York City, this place is ridiculously cheap. A no frills diner without hundreds of items over pages and pages in a pop-up book. The usual breakfast goods, burgers, sandwiches, and dinner dishes. Simple. My omelet and home fries flew out of the kitchen in literally minutes. Highly suggested for convenience, speed, simplicity, and value. read more

This is a pretty good place to go to eat for lunch. this isn't the place to go if you're not carrying cash as this place only accepts cash.

There is something comforting about a diner. They are often copied but unless you're in jersey or new york, it's just not the same. Chris's got it right. I came here on a Saturday morning with a few friends before a wedding. This was to be the groom's last meal. The four of us sat and ordered our respective meals. First off they have great mugs for the coffee. My eggs and corn beef hash was exactly like I wanted it. The home fries were well done and this was just a great diner breakfast. Our waitress was very sweet and kept our water glasses and coffee mugs full. This place is solid. read more

I absolutely love this place. I found out about this place my senior year and it's not too far or out of the way from campus. The food is homey and delicious for its price. read more

I highly recommend this diner You get so much for so little, and the food is great. Next time I'm in Binghamton I will go there again read more

I don't know why I love coming to this place, i guess it is the only decent diner in bing. The location is very adequate for me since I can go to eat and then hop into the bus station to go back to White Plains. The FOOD is good!! I like their omelletes and their pancakes are so big! Their potatoes are the best i've eaten in a diner in Binghamton-in Binghamton!! Anything besides omelettes and pancakes is still a mystery to me... and that's ok! I don't need to know anything else besides omelettes and pancakes. the waitresses are so funny and friendly. If you want a really good breakfast I highly suggest you coming here!!! read more