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    Downtown Diner

    3.9 (100 reviews)

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken fried steak, two over easy eggs, fantastic potatoes and white toast. The sausage gravy was so good
    Marissa N.

    So delicious, I'd definitely go back. But, if you chose to eat your whole serving, you'll probably want to nap. The wait staff were attentive. I love mismatched chairs and tables.

    Poutine!!!
    Alan C.

    We were in town for a couple of days, so we ate here twice. The first time we brought to go back to our motel room, the second time we ate at the restaurant. Our to go order, I had the corned beef hash and eggs, and my partner had the blueberry pancakes. She liked the pancakes very much. She said there were a good amount of blueberries in them, and everything tasted very good. The corned beef hash was delicious. The corned beef was tender, the potatoes in the hash were Tender and tasty,, and the eggs were perfectly over easy. The one problem I had, was instead of potatoes on the side, I asked for fruit. For a very small cup of fruit, I was charged $3.50. I wish I would've been told about the upcharge over the phone, and I would've probably just picked the potatoes instead. The fruit was good, I just had a problem with not being told about it. The next day, we ate at the restaurant, and again, everything was very good. My partner had the grilled cheese sandwich, which again she liked a lot. She said there was a very good amount of cheese, and it was just delicious. I was excited to see that they have poutine on the menu! I love poutine. Lake Placid it's not that far from Canada, and they do get their share of Canadian tourists, ergo, poutine! The fries were crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, the gravy was nice and Rich, and there was a very good amount of the cheese curds. I loved it very much. Other than the upcharge the first day, the prices were very reasonable. We would definitely come back again. Thank you.

    Classic breakfast, 2 eggs scrambled with home fries, sausage patty and rye toast.  Single blueberry pancake with poached egg on the side.
    Jenny H.

    Cute diner with old school vibes. Excellent attentive service. Food was good, standout was the sausage patty perfectly griddled. Definitely a good spot with a family feel and good prices.

    Corned beef hash. I asked for well done. Chunks of corned beef.

    Great corned beef hash!!! Nice clean establishment. Couldn't ask for more. Nice people too.

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    Maxim L.

    I really like this place but it has gone down. First let's start with the food. It was fine nothing special. They used to serve home fries but they replaced it with mediocre hash browns. The eggs were eggs nothing of interest. The toast and pancakes were fine, not great. The server and service really brought back a star. The food came decently fast and the server was nice. Also the coffee and drinks came back is seconds!(ok maybe I'm exaggerating) the inside was a classic diner look, something you'd find in other places. The price was also a stare giver. But i guess you get what you pay for. Will maybe be returning, id give it a try though if i were you.

    Enjoying some delicious eggs Benedict.
    Darryl H.

    Loved this place. The hostess and host were both super friendly and fun. Waitress was nice. Atmosphere is funky and cool, loved all the kitschy decor, especially the colorful chandeliers. It was BUSY so service was a little slow, but it was mid morning on a Sunday so I totally expected that. Food was all good, the corned beef hash was good, sausage gravy was solid, but the hit was the eggs Benedict. It was great. Will definitely come back here next time we're in Lake Placid

    Biscuits and gravy
    Sara W.

    This place is hoppin! The folks who run the place are amazing and full of life! They are quick to turn over tables and keep folks coming in! The food is fantastic and so worth the wait if you can't get in immediately. Could not recommend the biscuits and gravy more! I live in Alabama and was blown away!!

    3 Egg Omelette with mushrooms, onion, peppers & Swiss cheese.

    Don't be fooled by the exterior, this is a hidden gem in the heart of Lake Placid. If you are looking for a great breakfast place - look no further! We are large family group of 16 & upon sitting down to our table we were warmly greeted by Chef Woods who purposely made his way from the kitchen to our table to welcome us to the restaurant & mention that he hopes that we enjoy our meal. We order breakfast, our pictures are attached, and the food was fresh & delicious. Our eggs were made to order & perfectly prepared. Our omelettes were fluffy & light. Pancakes & French toast were delicious- light, buttery & fluffy. Menu is small but covered what typically is ordered. Prices were good & provided value to what you received. The meal was immediately prepared & serviced hot. Once we finished our meal Chef Woods emerged from the kitchen once again to enquire how our meal was. He clearly takes pride in what he serves & it shows & we appreciate it. We have been coming to the Lake Placid for over 20 years & we struggle with where we can go with our family for a good meal to start our day. Many of the other options around town are a complete miss in my opinion regardless of their ratings. I almost question where they get the rating in the 1st place b/c the food that is serviced is over priced, subpar at best & management is almost annoyed you are there with a large group. Be aware of the other breakfast spots from the most exclusive to the trendy others. Our experience at Downtown Diner was overall an A+ so much we retuned for a 2nd try the next morning only to have another fantastic meal & we can't wait to return next year! Thank you to Chef Woods for an outstanding meal 2 mornings in a row!

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    Omelettes can go either way and the cook nailed it. And the corn beef hash was really good! The staff was friendly and accommodating.

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    Really good soups, sandwiches, and poutine. Warm, clean, friendly atmosphere and great service.

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    Great food with modest prices. Friendly staff and left with a smile on my face :) Highly recommend the country fried steak and eggs!

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    Servers so helpful, friendly, and efficient. Food delicious. Just what we ordered, and expected. Went there twice on vacation.

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    Good cheap food and fast service, exactly what you'd expect from a diner - Can't beat it.

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    Ask the Community - Downtown Diner

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    Don't let the area around the diner dissuade guy from trying it. Walked in on a weekday morning,…read moredecent crowd. Friendly wait staff seated me and brought a coffee. I ordered an omelette and home fries. I judge a diner breakfast by the quality of the homefries and these were A+. Extra crispy, real potatoes that were nicely seasoned. Everything was hot, coffee was very good. Friendly attentive staff. Can't wait to go again.

    Looking for breakfast spots in the area this looked to be our best bet. Plenty of parking available…read moreand it is located in what appears to be an old mall that while outdated looking did appear to be full of many other businesses. This is your classic diner you would imagine when you think of spots that brings regulars in everyday. Also I must add they were decorated for Christmas to give that little extra holiday feeling, great touch. You are greeted right away by some of the friendliest staff and service is top notch. The person in our party was getting their coffee topped off long before it had a chance of being empty. Not really something you see with service quality much these days. In typical diner fashion they offer their breakfast all day during their open hours as well as have rotating daily specials. While some of the specials sounded really good, and even just their typical menu offerings sounded tasty both my wife and I ended up choosing an omelette. She ended up choosing the bacon and cheese while I got one of their loaded ones that came with sausage, onions, homefries, and cheese. Serving sizes were great and it is definitely a spot you will be leaving feeling full. While both were tasty, we have had better breakfast and omelettes elsewhere but would gladly return here again! The cheese used appeared to be American cheese slices and my wife's hash brown had an off taste from the oil used to fry it. Just a few knocks against the food to make it a 4 star review rather than 5 but minimal overall. Positively though they filled her omelette with a ton of bacon! If you are in Potsdam or the nearby area looking for a breakfast (or lunch) spot I do think this is worth your time! Some of the friendliest staff in a place with old school vibes for a good hearty meal!

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