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    Colonnade Diner

    2.9 (160 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    COLONNADE DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pancake hungry man  Hungry Man's Breakfast with Pancakes
    Gus G.

    Went got breakfast and left very full ! Wife and I had hungry man platter. She got pancakes I decided on French toast. Half way through we gat a bagel and done home fries to share. We were very hungry and left stuffed !! Love this place

    Onion rings
    Patricia Z.

    Great place that is now open 24 jours again. Very large space for a diner and they have an elevator! Service was great. And food was delicious.

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    John S.

    I wish I would've looked at yelp before I went in here. I don't wanna get into details, but it's really a hard pass. I will post a couple pictures of the machines that are in the lobby at the top of two flights of stairs and how they're locked up, just because it is interesting and makes me laugh. Staten Island.

    Omelette with toast and pancakes.
    Lynnsey O.

    This diner is absolutely gorgeous- & upon walk in we were greeted with such a nice host! We were asked if we wanted a booth or table and we could choose where we wanted to sit. The dessert cabinet on display looked absolutely amazing as well. My waitress (I don't remember her name) was such a doll. Very quick and efficient service. Our food came out in less than 10 mins. I was shocked! We ordered 2 omelets and we shared some pancakes. The food was delicous, hot, & fresh. I absolutely loved this diner. The ambience is very old school diner. I loved it. I also saw they have a huge party room/hall which was beautiful. I can't wait to come back!

    Ruben Reuben Sandwich Platter
    Millicent L.

    Came in for the first time in years.. they had a $19.99 special going on. I got the chicken francaise with rice. It was pretty good... I enjoyed it. Others in my party had pancakes & eggs and Ruben sandwiches. It was nice that the special came with soup, a glass of wine and a dessert all included in the price. The menu was very extensive with a lot of good options. The staff were very nice. Overall a great experience.. will visit again.

    Outdoor dining
    Sama C.

    Big menu for a big diner. Many great selections to challenge a hungry person when ordering. I always have a few go to cuisines that's I like to get from a diner. My main cuisine is the gyro, and this gyro did not disappoint. It's massive, fresh flavors, juicy slabs of meat that was cooked perfectly (not overcooked or dried out). What will make this gyro stand out is the Tzatziki sauce. Unfortunately, I didn't get the flavor I was looking for here. It was good, but it was on the creamier side rather than that thicker sauce. I'm not sure what went wrong, or if this is their unique sauce. So it quite didn't live up to my standards. Being that it was breakfast time, and I was very hungry I also decided to go with some chocolate chip pancakes. It's hard to mess up pancakes, but I was a little disappointed here as well. It appears that the chocolate chips were just thrown on one side of the pancake as they were cooking. I like when the chips are all over and inside the pancake. And, it wouldn't hurt to use more than just chocolate chips to give it a real chocolaty flavor. My big issue wasn't the food here, but it was the swarm of Yellow Jackets (bees) that made this experience a little uneasy. At one point there were 5 or so bees getting drunk off the syrup container from my pancakes. This place is busy, and with the nice menu items coupled with a friendly staff it makes it a good spot to grab a bite. Just know what you don't finish the bees will eat your leftovers if they don't eat you!

    an omelet with ham and vegetables
    Seth M.

    It's been almost 20 yrs since I've been back to Staten Island and while driving down Hylan Blvd reliving past memories I saw the Colonnade Diner and felt a strong urge to stop and see if was as good as my youthful memories. I have to say I really enjoyed my breakfast here. The coffee was hot and fresh and my mug was refilled readily. The ham and cheese omelette was loaded with chunks of ham and a thick melty slab of American cheese. The home fries were crunchy and delicious. Over all I truly enjoyed myself and can't help but say I recommend this diner.

    Laura M.

    Came here for breakfast when back in town visiting. Typical diner food. We have been coming here for over 30 years. The service has always been good. The food had always been fresh and delicious. The place has always been kept spotless. It does look very 80's but it's kept up. Every time I go back I see the same servers there from many, many years ago. That has to tell you something! They must treat their workers well. I love their breakfast and this time I had their Colonnade Omelet with a bialy and french fries. Everything was delicious. They have covered parking under the restaurant.

    Dirty menu. Should be printed out and disposed of after each use for pandemic purposes.
    Nikki B.

    Came here for the first time post quarantine and was pretty disappointed. Staff was friendly and visibly happy to be working which is the only reason for not giving this review only 1 star. From the second we sat down I was disgusted at the dirty menus placed in front of us. Pretty sure post pandemic dining protocol is to have printed menus that are disposed after each use. I didn't touch the menu & just had to hope that they had whatever I asked for. Aside from that, the staff were wearing their masks as chin guards. Not covering their noses or mouths at all (which defeats the point of wearing one) while being right on top of us and our food. I was highly uncomfortable the entire time. I am very aware some people dont take this virus as serious as others, but I strongly urge you not to go here if you do take corona virus seriously like I do.

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    2 months ago

    The food was good. The toast with butter was the best Ive ever had. The pastrami was great.

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    Had a great breakfast. Quick and professional service. Server was very attentive. Not sure why others have had issues. I'd go back!

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    service was very good food was decent my meal was delicious the servers were respectful and helpful reallly good diner

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    This place has been around forever but there's really so many better options around here. The food was horrible as well as the service.

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    Cafe Juliet

    4.1(90 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    Meeting a friend after 7 years who actually came all the way to the island just to meet me was…read morespecial moment. I ordered my favorite French toast & he ordered a Juliet's BLT . He said it was delicious! I also had the caramel iced coffee, yummy ! Cucumber service was great! Can't wait to come back !

    Ok so we were on the Island today Saturday 9/26/26 running some errands in this rainy & windy Nor'…read moreEaster; Believe it or not we stopped at Charlie's Café off of 440 we bought breakfast never ate it because my 9:00 AM appointment with Majestic auto detailer got screwed up on their behalf should've known we were gonna bat a zero today.... We were starving like Marvin !! Lol !! So we yelped this Cafe Juliet's !!! What can I say? I could barely give this place a big three stars at best !!! Let's start here; their order system you walk up to the counter and you look at these huge single menus. You pick what you want and then you give your order; then if you're staying you get a number on a stick and you go to a table and sit down and wait for them to deliver your food... but wait; if you ordered hot beverages as we did two large coffees, they'll call your name and you gotta go back up there and pick up your own coffees and bring them back to your table .. Let's start with their coffee; we found their regular coffee to be a little disappointing; my coffee would be more like some kind of a watered down tea with a hint of Cardamom in it.. I asked my wife four times this taste like tea not coffee even she agreed; she went up to the counter and asked the gentleman. What kind of coffee do you guys use ?? honestly a very disappointing cup of coffee in my opinion... So we ordered a stack of pancakes; we ordered the ones with caramel came with fruit, bananas, blueberries walnuts; we both agreed this is the star of the show order the pancakes You won't be disappointed.... Don't forget to ask for butter this place serves pancakes without butter ?? I really wanted an American breakfast. Thought I was gonna get some corn beef hash & eggs ?? Not here in fact the Girl told me she only had two kinds of omelettes on the menu ?? The Wife wanted a simple bacon, egg and cheese on something preferably a bagel; but they only had a plain bagel croissant or a brioche ??? So she opted for a BLT; she ended up getting that on a brioche; not your American BLT for sure. I guess they use some kind of high end organic bacon or something ; Sorry it was just OK.... Found the bacon to be a bit gamy tasting.. I ordered the cream cheese and lox on a bagel with a Schmear; this was also pretty good; the Bagel for me is an epic fail definitely not a real authentic Bagel definitely a commercial Bagel trust me I know I use to own a bagel store so what I did was I just slid the cream cheese and the lox to 1/2 of the bagel and ate half. Take a look at the pictures the food looks incredible; the way they plate it & present it very nice !!! After watching all the clientele that were coming in and going out, we could tell this is for the younger kids, younger generation, the millennials the yuppies and I mean no disrespect by that !! Very big coffee selection cold and hot; as far as the cold beverage selection, just take a look at the pictures; when you look in their refrigerators and you could only really identify two of the beverages by their brand names, Ya just know this spot just might not be for you.... Lol The service was great; very fast and friendly; their dining room room was very clean; just a heads up we were freezing today; mind you I had sweatpants on and a hoodie and I was cold. The door seems to stay open so I can imagine how it's gonna get in there in the colder months... tip; if you don't like to be cold while dining move as close as you can to the kitchen; we watched three tables, get up and move closer to the kitchen because they were complaining about the cold air coming in.... We've been in the food business for years and what we learned is this; KISS AND THAT STANDs STANDS FOR KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID !! we found it works over 50 years in business, maintain consistency, and integrity. It will never fail you... Would I highly recommend this place? Honestly, no.; would I come back again yes no maybe if I was in the area. would I drive out of my way like I did today 20 minutes to get here? Definitely not. Oh, one more thing let's not forget about their prices $$$$ $58. Bucks plus a $10. Tip For semi table service we for it to be a little pricey. What can we say? Give them a try & definitely have the pancakes and sneak in your own coffee !! Lol !!! Thanks, Greg D & family

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    4.5(212 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Grant City
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    You'd never know from how unassuming it is from the outside, but what a great place! You've got to…read moregive them a try. This was our first time and we tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, the KOVA Breakfast, and spicy fries. We both asked for our eggs to be cooked medium and they were probably the closest to over medium we've ever received at a restaurant! Most of the time, they end up coming out over easy, so this shows their attention to detail. The food was absolutely delicious. We also tried an iced matcha and iced lavender mocha coffee, both of which were very good. The inside of this place is very clean and chic. I also enjoyed the coffee-shop-type background music they play. We are not from the area, but if we are back in the area, we will definitely be stopping by for another visit.

    Nice concept but too expensive for what it is. I got a $7 latte. It was ok. Not better than the one…read moreI get for $3.50 at my neighborhood store. Croissants were massive. They had a lot of cream inside and outside. They were a bit bigger than normal and to me, looked more like cakes than croissants. I got the chocolate and strawberry flavors (my kids tried them and liked them - I couldn't, gluten allergy:( ). The kids couldn't finish them and just had half. The cost of a croissant- close to $10 each! The place was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and I liked that Turkish tea gets served on a tiny Persian rug. With that said, I can't get past the price tag. I just think it is way too expensive for what it is.

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    3.9(437 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Grant City
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    On Sunday my Girls and I had our 5th annual Sister's brunch at Violette's and it was fantastic…read more The decor and ambiance is cozy and warm (or cool based on the time of year). There is the main dinning room, as well as three additional private rooms for different sized parties. Service was great, the hostess and our server Matt were so warm and professional, Matt answered all of our questions and gave excellent service. The food and cocktails were delicious. I had the Chicken and waffles, served hot and the chicken had a nice crunch, I also had to have the Sally's French toast with Unicorn sugar, yes, I said Unicorn sugar! My drink was coconut caramel latte from the adult iced coffees menu. So delicious. One friend had the shrimp and avocado toast, she said it was great, her cocktail was Pineapple Mango Mojito Mocktail. Another friend had the cherry peach waffle and the Drops of Jupiter, that cocktail had Galaxy dust! Yup galaxy dust. Check out the photos.

    Review based on sitting at the bar for happy hour. Wifey and I looking for cocktails and apps on a…read moreThursday evening. As we entered we were greeted by a friendly hostess and as we sat at the beautiful bar greeted warmly by a server. The bartender was summoned when we ordered some wine and a nicely crafted smoked old fashioned. We preferred fried shrimp which was uniquely prepared with garlic soy and toasted sesame seeds. These and the chimichurri lamb chips were absolutely delicious. The server and bartender who took care of of us at the bar were delightful. Lou the manager gave me a little tour of various private rooms that ranged in capacity from a dozen people to over 100 for events. This is all worth 5 stars in my book!

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    Dolce Fantasia

    4.8(102 reviews)
    7.9 mi•Charleston

    Dolce Fantasia is by far my favorite go to restaurant when my wife and I are in the Staten Island…read morearea. We followed Dolce Fantasia from their original location in other parts of Staten Island then the owner finally found her new home at this current location. The service is always excellent because the owner herself will introduce herself, make any recommendations and provide top of the line service that is needed from any great restaurant. Food is always great here. We come when we're in the area of Staten Island. I know the owner changed places and this new location has all the right feels. Ample seating and ambiance is great. Would come anytime and feel like I'm not rushed. Love it here.

    VERY cute bakery/cafe with wonderful service. The couple who runs this place is lovely. You can…read moretell they're really hard workers and that they care. Most importantly, it seems they love what they do and love their customers. It's SO important when you can feel that kind of good energy because then you know you're in good hands. I came for a big birthday dinner. All the appetizers were pre-ordered and we got to choose from four entrees (bronzino, chicken, a burger, or salmon). When it comes to large table spreads, some dishes are always better than others. The food was good. I really enjoyed the octopus, charcuterie board, and the burrata (especially the sauce it came with). The middle course was pasta and they gave us a tasting of two. One was a vodka sauce pasta and the other had bolognese. Both good. By the time our entrees arrived I could barely eat another bite. I had the chicken. It was fine, nothing special. I liked the porcini sauce it came with and the mashed potatoes. Since it's a bakery they have a nice selection of sweets. Too bad I had zero room for desserts but people seemed to enjoy the profiteroles. On a Saturday night this tiny restaurant was packed. Another shoutout to the service because they don't have much staff and it's hard managing a party of 20 plus other tables. They did a really nice job.

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    4.0(165 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Stapleton
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    This was our first visit to Wynnwood at Navy Pier court. The restaurant is very visually appealing,…read morebright colorful and eclectic with an energetic vibe. The food was excellent, I had the shrimp and grits It came with poached eggs and potatoes it was delicious! My husband had the avocado toast with a side of poached eggs and turkey bacon, he enjoyed every bite. My friends had the steak and eggs and the Wynnwood burger, they were also very pleased. Our server Monique was perfect! She was warm friendly attentive and professional. The rest of the staff were also very warm and hospitable. Note there is a live DJ and loud music, it's a very fun party atmosphere. Definitely not a quiet brunch spot. The "turn up" is real!! Cheers!

    This was my first time visiting Wynwood. I enjoyed my experience. The service was amazing. Our…read morewaiter's name was Frankie, he was so great and so attentive. He gave great suggestions and was very social. The food was really good. We couldn't decide between the calamari and the bang bang shrimp; so Frankie put in a special order of "bang bang calamari" and it was soooooo good. He also suggested the mojito which was very good. My main order was the buttermilk chicken sandwich which I enjoyed. My partner enjoyed his garlic steak sandwich as well. The restaurant is really clean and spacious. I enjoyed my date and experience at the restaurant. I will be returning to try out the Brunch menu.

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    Blossoms Brunch Bar

    4.2(198 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    •$$

    A Much needed NJ Brunch date! Blossoms has been on my list. Super cute. Not too packed on a Friday…read moreafternoon and there was parking. We were immediately seated by Freddy. He was amazing and friendly! Great staff! Food was great! We had the fried pork and the pancakes and eggs and taters and toast. We also had the strawberry virgin mojito. It was tasty. No alcohol served here. Highly recommend!

    I came to Blossoms Brunch Bar with my wife and kids. The atmosphere is very chic. You can tell they…read moreput a lot of attention to detail in creating it, and I think it is definitely shining through. They do have a small parking lot in their back, but it is maybe 3 spots total, so you may need to find street parking. The service is pretty good, although I was initially annoyed they didn't have paper menus and we had to use our phones. Being on your phone with a small child in a restaurant doesn't always go super well. Later I saw a table get a set of paper menus, which I was a little annoyed they didn't just offer us, especially with a small child. The food was overall good. I shared the pancake trio and the Monroe with my son. The pancakes were all really good. We had gotten the strawberry cheesecake, the caramel pecan, and the blueberry lemon. I think my son really liked the strawberry cheesecake. I thought the blueberry lemon were great. The pancakes tasted like they used some sort of lemon zest or something in the batter, as the lemon really shined through nicely. My eggs were a little overcooked, but the bacon was pretty spot on. I had also gotten a hot chocolate which I thought was good, although there was some powdered mix that was not fully incorporated in the bottom. My biggest gripe was they automatically added an 18% gratuity to all parties of two or more, and if you were going to do that, just raise your prices and have a no-tipping policy. I am sure there are solo diners, but basically everyone is getting charged the 18%, so just raise your prices so there is more transparency for what you are being charged since there was literally no single diners there when I was there. There was also a few price things on our bill that I wasn't thrilled about. Their menu has listed items that are additional for an upcharge. When I had ordered the Monroe, I had the option to add cheese to it, and they asked if I would like any cheese with it, so I said sure. The little bit of cheese was an extra $1.50, and I feel like being that they have other things that they clearly called out as an upcharge, they should have let me know it was an extra $1.50 for this. Also on the bill, they charged me for oat milk for my hot chocolate. I had to draw this to their attention that I hadn't ordered oat milk. they merely said, "well we mixed it in." That's not the point, it did taste a little off, and I specifically ordered a regular hot chocolate. While they took the 50 cents off, it did feel like they were just nickeling and diming me on some things. Overall, I had an okay experience. The pancakes were good, but the service was friendly. By the time we left, the place was completely packed and people were waiting outside so I think that speaks to how good the food is and maybe I just had a slightly less positive experience.

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