I love how Dave's can make me a gluten-free dairy-free breakfast sandwich fast and in a pinch. I would definitely say that it's all cooked in the same places, so be careful with allergies, but I appreciate the option if needed. The family loves the food, which is consistently good. This restaurant is always very busy, and it can be loud. There's parking right out front and extends into the Tops Markets parking lot. Affordable prices and friendly staff. There may be a wait during peak times. The seating can be close quarters. Overall, appreciate them and what they do! read more

Good please for brunch Good quality food Service is good Menu has good options except for theres no hash browns. Nostalgic- lots of old Syracuse/Manlius photo's Family restaurant, a little noisy Clean and comfortable 2-3 specials every day read more

See all

Daves Diner seems like a popular breakfast spot in the local area. There was a wait on Sunday morning but luckily it moved quickly. It's small inside but definitely quaint. Service was great and efficient. I ordered a ham & cheese omelette but it was really lacking in the cheese area. The potatoes were excellent and seasoned perfectly. My husband ordered the western quesadilla, no sour cream, extra salsa and loved it. He even had a leftover piece. Overall, Dave's diner is a local breakfast/lunch hot spot. Give it a try! read more

See all

Great little diner right in the middle of town. I've driven past Dave's Diner 100's of time and decided today was tge day, I'm glad I did. The service was quick and friendly and the food was good and a goid value for the money. I had a turkey club with fries. The sandwich was loaded with thick cut turkey, bacon, and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The fries were hot and fresh and made a great side. read more

Daves Diner - Turkey club with fries - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

We stopped here on the recommendation of a local hotel staffer after checking out & on the way to check out some waterfalls. Place was hoppin' but there were a few tables open, so we were seated immediately. Looked like a lively group of regulars, so we knew we'd come to the right place ;) Our server was friendly & checked in on us often. Food came quickly - I had Steak & Eggs which was quite good - steak was not all dried-out like one would often get with this dish ...potatoes were awesome, too! Plenty of parking which was great. A great little diner - would definitely recommend! read more

Daves Diner - Steak & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

See all

Not impressed, not much flavor, just meh experience. I understand this is a local fav and believe I'm a local now after ten years but my first time eating here was on Tuesday (Cafe 119 was closed that day) so we came and tried Daves. Not sure what I say we had will matter as this place didn't do it for me and I will not be returning. Patty Melt and some type of cole slaw that could've been from last year? Coworkers got chicken sandwich and a salad with scoops of meat, oddly? read more

Tasty classic diner food. Attentive manager. Clean. Cheaper than the other place. What's not to love?

We went here with a large group which in closed several young children. The service was great and the food was ready quickly. The omelettes, pancakes, grilled cheese, and burgers were all great and the prices were amazing. read more

I found this is a popular place in Manlius by chance driving around looking for some breakfast on a Sunday. Apparently the whole area knows they do a good job here of good food and service despite the crowds waiting in and outside to be seated. Your name and the number in your party goes on a list and they let you know when your table is ready whether your inside or outside waiting. Once in the waitstaff are quick to take your order. Coffee was brought right away and I looked through the menu of breakfast and lunch items. They also had specials posted on the wall. Something I would never attempt at home was on the menu, A favorite of mine, Egg Bennies served plain or with meat. I ordered them with bacon and they did a great job of crisp bacon and Hollandaise sauce. So if you're hungry for a good breakfast there are many choices on their menu and if I wasn't so hungry for protein I would've ordered the yum looking waffle covered with strawberries and whipped. Ahh, looking forward to next time! read more

See all

Breakfast last Saturday with my sister. Upon entering was promptly assisted to a table by the waitress. The menu was pretty big for breakfast and lunch options. I settled on a waffle with eggs and bacon and my sister had an omelet with home fries. I was concerned when the waffle was brought to me because it was pretty dark but it was not over cooked but it didn't have the fluffy consistency of a great waffle. The eggs and bacon were perfect. My sister enjoyed her omelet and said the home fries were not greasy and cooked perfectly. The cost is very reasonable and the service was great! read more

See all

Food is delicious, served quick. Well worth the price and of course a place to meet family and friends to enjoy the food and conversation.

We walked in and they just told us to sit wherever. No formality. She never came back with refills for drinks and she just didn't seem to care. We got our food and my breakfast sandwich was in pieces (see the picture for after I put it together). The cheese was full on liquid and I couldn't eat it. The bacon was just two full strips that I had to fold in. Then she gave us the bill before we ate and just stood around even though we were done for a while. Then we asked for boxes and she threw them on top of our food and left without a word. I don't recommend this Daves diner at all. read more

Daves Diner - breakfast sandwich - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

My sons s I go to Daves about once a week for breakfast. We usually get the Deuces Wild combo meal, pancakes, with chocolate chips added, eggs, bacon and sausage. Very reasonable priced for a large meal. Always tastes great and they are very fast at serving. Their menu is a good sized menu with plenty of options for breakfast and lunch. read more

Great diner! It is small place but really quick service. The staff hustle and get people seated as fast as possible. Food is excellent and hot. A++++ read more

Daves Diner - Breakfast sandwich gluten free, home fries, and a steak quesadilla! Tastes fabulous! - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

We've given this place so many chances and I just can't anymore. The service is usually never good and you feel like you're bothering them even being there. I want eggs not your attitude. It'd be almost with it if the for was stellar but it's just meh. Upstate had so many great diners so unless something changes why bother? read more

In for breakfast. Shelby was taking care of everything. She did a perfect job. Great service!!

Can always count on Dave's for delicious sandwhiches on gluten free bread. I get the ruben or turkey club with fries everytime. Their coleslaw is pretty good too..and I'm picky about coleslaw! Their french toast is really impressive as well. The rest is standard diner breakfast food. Service is always acceptable at the least. Only complaint...horrible coffee. Other than that, I definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Daves Diner - The Ruben in Gluten Free bread (bit smaller than normal bread) - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

This is our go-to diner for breakfast and early lunch on the weekends. My husband and I drive all the way from Liverpool. Even though the restaurant is usually on a wait, we never wait long as the service is extremely efficient, getting people in and out quickly, but somehow you never feel rushed. As far as the food goes, there isn't one thing on the menu that we do not enjoy. My husband's favorite breakfast is a waffle with a side of sausage and coffee. For me, it depends on what I'm craving that day. If I'm in the mood for breakfast, I either create my own omelette or will order the French toast. Both always come out fresh and hot. Another favorite dish I like to order is the burger (my husband's second favorite meal). We often say to each other, "Let's go get a Cherie burger." There isn't actually a Cheri Burger; it's just the name we gave it, naming it after one of the owners. There are a few different options on the menu as far as toppings go, but I usually order the mushroom and Swiss. The bun and meat are always fresh and so are the French fries. Who would have thought a diner could make such a great burger!? Dave also offers to-go. Although we have never used this service, we are always taking our leftovers home because the portion sizes are decent, and sometimes we just can't finish it all. If you haven't tried Dave's Diner, we highly recommend it. The employees are super friendly, the food is always fresh, and they always keep your coffee/drinks full!"" read more

Diner food par excellant!! Amazing service, very clean restaurant, fine menu. Never had a poor meal. Keep up the outstanding quality, Dave!! read more

Wow, such a nice place. I live in Clay, so I'm not generally eating on this side of town. Dave's was near an appt I had, so I tried them for breakfast. Great experience. The service wasn't attentive, but everyone was friendly. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the potatoes were hot, and the sausage was good. I would definitely return and try other items on the menu. read more

This is a nice diner with a small-town feel, good food, and great service. The turkey club was prepared well and they use "real" turkey, which makes a huge difference and makes it more flavorful. The clam roll was also a good choice- it had a mix of big clams and little clams. The portions were very hearty, too! The peanut butter cookies with the check is an awesome touch and much appreciated! In my opinion, this place is a solid choice for a friendly, neighborhood diner- we won't hesitate coming back in the future. read more

Daves Diner - Clam roll and turkey club at Dave's Diner - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

Food was awful, service was pretty good. Cute 60's look. Not impressed at all with this place.

Pretty typical American diner, we went on a holiday and it was fairly busy but we still had friendly, efficient service. No-frills but good breakfast at easy prices! If you want dessert head down the road to Mrs. Kelders for the best cupcakes in town. read more

Daves Diner - Diners Near Me - Manlius, New York

See all

My husband and I come here nearly every week, the food is great, the waitresses are great, and the price can't be beat. I almost always get the steak and eggs which is priced at $9.95 which can't be beat. read more

Unfortunately I felt very unwelcome at this diner. I'm a black woman in an interracial relationship and felt a stark contrast with how our table was waited on compared to others. The unwelcoming feeling was so palpable that my partner even mentioned how awkward our server made it. She completely forgot about our table at one point and didn't even come back to give us our check, someone else actually came to close us out. She gave no explanation. It's really unfortunate but I believe this establishment would do better with some cultural competency trainings. Clearly, I was not at all welcome and will not be back. read more

This is a known place known by most locals. It's a great place to grab Sunday breakfast but it's a small place that's always packed. Most the time there's a wait. But they do good at getting you in and out. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. read more

The people that work there are very kind but the food on the other hand has always been a bit of a let down. i've been to this location multiple times along with the dave's diner out in cazenovia. the one out in caz is much better, it seems to be newer, the food is always incredible and every single staff member is on top of everything. i've never had a bad experience at that location which isn't something i can say for the one in manlius. I have had hairs in my food, food that wasn't fully cooked or just overall mediocre food. maybe it's what i have ordered but unfortunately every time i've gone to this place it wasn't that great. again very nice people that work there but the food wasn't that good when compared to the cazenovia location. read more

We've stopped in a few times, every few years to give it another shot, and always wish we'd not gone. It's mostly edible and nothing else. Their coffee is HORRIBLE. (Don't even order it because then it will take all day to get that funk out of the recesses of your mouth. Stop the at the gas station afterward.) Potatoes are cooked through but basically... they're boiled potatoes that have been diced and then briefly occupied the same pan as a few onion pieces. It's like dry potato salad without any spices or lubrication. Pancakes are rubbery. "Hollandaise" on the eggs benedict is revolting. (There are easy ways to make it https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/easy_blender_hollandaise_sauce/ but even straight dijon, pierced into the poached egg would be far superior to that horrible liquid on the eggs and toast.) The waitresses are great. We always leave a little sad that we went there, instead of driving to Denny's, and the price is far higher at Dave's. Denny's coffee is almost as bad but at least their food is properly cooked, seasoned, and costs a third less. read more

This may look like your average neighborhood diner but Dave's Diner is anything but! This place is wonderful for families, couples, or even by yourself for a quick bite to eat. Once you step in, you're welcomed by the servers and even the kitchen staff. They quickly get you seated and come right to you so you don't have to wait long. Even all the customers will say hello and discuss their day with you. The menu has such a variety of things to offer; the burgers are exceptional! You can grab breakfast all day long and the best part is, it's all cooked to order! This diner has wonderful service, the food is to die for, and the decor/atmosphere just makes it feel like a home away from home. I recommend this diner 10/10 times to all my friends and family. I can't wait to stop in and see what the specials are and get me some to go! read more

I've stopped here a few times. It's basic diner fare, and fairly tasty. - It's safe, and that is about all I can say for it. read more

I've tried this place 3 or 4 times because I live so close to it but everyone I've been dissatisfied. I just paid eleven+ dollars for a tiny fretta. It was supposed to have extra cheese which it literally had one slice of provalone in it. There were maybe 5 home fries in the whole thing. As somebody that was a cook for many years I doubt they get allot of return business. I'll never eat there again or recommend this place to anybody read more

Daves has always been a great hometown diner. Even during the pandemic the food is still excellent! I enjoy their big burgers and fluffy pancakes. They're always so attentive to everything I need. read more

I used to love Daves but it has gone downhill in recent years for many reasons. The quality of the food here is not worth the high pricing at all. The corned beef hash in particular is nasty. Also, the waitress was super bitchy to everyone at my table for absolutely no reason. Like, I'm sorry for giving you business? Really disappointed. read more

I eat at Dave's all the time. Love their Turkey Club made from a real turkey breast. They cook one fresh every day! And I am so glad they are now offering curbside service so I can still have a meal out. (I'm getting very bored with my home cooking. Lol) read more

Cherie greeted and took care of me and she was super sweet. I ordered a Greek omelette with toast and home fries, which came out so quickly I was genuinely surprised. Definitely want to come here again! read more

I guess you stop trying when you're the only game in town. The food was typical diner fare: tasty but ordinary. We ordered Belgian waffles with a side of home fries. The waffles were okay, a bit skimpy on the whipped cream. The home fries were slightly better than average: lots of crispy pieces. What lowered their score from a 3 to a 2 is the service. We arrived around 1:15 on a Sunday, plenty of time before their 3pm closing hour but after the morning rush. The servers were inattentive and unhelpful. When I mentioned it was our first time there, our first server proceeded to explain how menus work and then just walked away. It was difficult to get coffee refills, and when the server did come over she spilled a few drops of coffee on my boyfriend's jeans. While we were still seated (a full 45 minutes before closing, with other guests still present), the host started sweeping around the nearby tables and putting up chairs. He was so careless he bumped into our table several times. The whole experience was a disappointment. read more

Dave's is great. The staff is awesome, very friendly a funny. The coffee is good and free flowing. As far as the food, everything is right on. Whether it's their perfectly done omelet (try it with salsa!) or their fluffy pancakes, Dave's does not disappoint. Robert T and Rafa R clearly did not have the bacon waffle if they're commenting that nothing that sets Dave's apart - or they know of some other magical establishment that can pull off this breakfast delight so perfectly. If they do I'd pay to know where it is, because as far as I'm aware the culinary excellence that results in Dave's concoction is unmatched. If you're looking for a breakfast experience to write home about, the bacon waffle is not to be missed. All in all Dave's is great and surpasses any other attempt at brunch in the fine city of Manlius. read more

Its my first time here. How this diner could only be a three star is silly. Its clean. For a diner in CNY to be clean is half the battle. The service waa excellent. My wife had a bacon, egg, and cheese omlet. I had a triple stack of blueberry pancakes, no butter, and added a gleam of syrup. I can honestly say, they were the BEST pancakes I have ever had. The coffee was good. Significantly better than most roadside coffee. The servers were friendly too. I am looking forward to coming back. read more

What diner doesn't have chicken soup? Well, this one. I specifically came in because I am a bit under the weather and really wanted some chicken soup. Sadly, they didn't have any. Moving past that.....they were packed and service was slow. For example, they seated me without a menu and it took several minutes to get me one. If they wanted to keep tables moving they wouldn't make mistakes like that. Service was unfriendly. Maybe it's because it was so busy, but still. Didn't appreciate that. Food was okay. Since I couldn't have the soup I wanted, I got hot tea and a burger with fries. Nothing outstanding, but everything tasted fine. To sum up: small menu for a diner, unfriendly service, solid food. read more

It's the only diner in town, but that's okay because its good food, a friendly atmosphere, and is right in town. Convenient, delicious, all around good. One note: beware of their hours of operation... Though they open early (and admittedly are mostly a breakfast place), this is not a place for any meal of the day... Most days they are not open past 3pm. read more