We walked here from our Airbnb and had a good time, it was one of many breakfast places in the area. Menu is not huge but they had good pricing for options. The Eggs Arnold with different- like an eggs Benedict but over cornbread- very good. Portions were pretty big. Service was quick and friendly. Place is about average size and what you would generally expect for a diner. They have some cute decor and was a good environment. read more

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Service was good. Food was fine. Coffee was a bit too strong for both of our likings. Heart of the ADK and no maple syrup? Just fake syrup? Not even available as an "extra"? Quelle horreur! There are no window shades so you may want to be strategic about where you sit. read more

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Visited Downtown Diner for breakfast during a stay in Lake Placid after seeing the reviews here on Yelp. I ordered an omelette with cheese, sausage, and bacon -- the flavor was good and satisfying. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was quiet. One drawback: when I sat down, I noticed a few crumbs and hair on the tabletop, which took away from the otherwise positive experience. Overall, a decent stop for a casual meal, with great staff but room for improvement on cleanliness. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Downtown Diner - Poutine!!! - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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. read more

Downtown Diner - Classic breakfast, 2 eggs scrambled with home fries, sausage patty and rye toast. Single blueberry pancake with poached egg on the side. - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

I love this spot! I've been here many times with family. The staff is always friendly and attentive. It's a busy place in the mornings, but you will be seated very quickly. I love ordering coffee, the omelette and hash browns here. The portions are pretty big and the food is always fresh. I love coming here and can't wait to stop back in for breakfast soon. read more

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

Downtown Diner - Corned beef hash. I asked for well done. Chunks of corned beef. - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

My son and I are in town for the ECAC hockey tournament to celebrate his birthday. We Walked down to the diner and it was fairly crowded but we got seated right away. Menu had quite a few selections and looked like the food would be good. The only problem was we were initially seated and given a couple of waters but then we sat for 20-30 minutes. No one would wait on us. Tried to get the attention of the person who sat us down but he wouldn't even make eye contact. We eventually gave up and got up and left. Was disappointing as the menu looked good. I will say the water was delicious so I'm giving it 1 star. The good news is there is another diner called the farm House right next door and were seated and served immediately. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Downtown Diner - Enjoying some delicious eggs Benedict. - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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!! read more

Downtown Diner - Biscuits and gravy - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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! read more

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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.

I was looking forward to that old fashion diner experience and honestly I was disappointed. The decor does not look vintage and the menu is barebones. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. The food was good but not someplace I would return. read more

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

Service was great! Had banana bread French toast, it was excellent! Husband had biscuits and gravy, he said it was very good. Bacon was so nice and crispy read more

Food was absolutely amazing. I ordered a BLT and everything was fresh. The ambiance is really simple but fits just right for the place. My only complaint was the service...waitress was not attentive at all. read more

Excellent un-pretentious quick breakfast/ lunch spot. J and I launched in around 1130 on a Saturday. Were seated immediately. Woods, our server, was perfectly personable. I got the 1/2 grilled cheese and cup of soup of the day, which was broccoli/ cheese. This was the best grilled cheese I've ever had. Buttery, perfectly grilled and they didn't squish it down. The soup was delicious, appeared housemade and was nice and hot. J got an omelet with sausage, bacon, and cheddar and it was huge and yummy. The toast was generously buttered. The hashbrowns coulda been a touch more brown but otherwise, fantastic quick lunch. $21 before tip (just had water for drink) read more

Awesome place!! Excellent service, friendly staff who accommodated our large group :) We'll come again!!!! read more

Downtown Diner - 2 dudes eatin good :) - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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

Food was amazing!!! Everything from the menu is undescribable... service is the best in the town .. I enjoyed everything .. the ambiance is perfect for the best American breakfast read more

I've been here a long time ago and believe I remember it being good but yesterday was atrocious. Stood waiting to be seated for 5 minutes. Nobody even acknowledged our presence even while walking past us. Finally seated with menus and waited 16 minutes before we decided to leave. No one even said anything to us as we left. I know they were busy but if we had been offered a coffee we could have waited. And the booth they sat us at in the corner had Christmas lights draped across the bench seat. And we are supposed to sit on that? Do better. read more

Small local dive. No atmosphere but overall good food and service. Egg omelettes were cooked as requested. Wait time was shorter then other restaurants. Would go again if in the area for breakfast. read more

No idea how the food is, because the owner WILL NOT separate an egg, to provide an egg white omelet. It's a rule, apparently. So, my daughter ate breakfast, and I ordered nothing. UPDATE: The Farmhouse Cafe, just next door, had no issues separating eggs, and they were great! Go there! read more

A stop on the way through town, this family of five found just the breakfast spot we were craving. Hot coffee, friendly staff, simple but plentiful menu. The pancakes are HUGE, made for sharing. Biscuits and gravy (needed salt and pepper added at the table), choice of bacon, sausage (pattie's or links, both delish!) or ham to go with eggs, hash browns, toast and either a pancake or French toast. Chose the French toast at the suggestion of other reviews and it was phenomenal! Cooked-through brioche bread with just enough "crisp" to it. Open hours are short (they also serve lunch) so plan ahead and go! read more

This little diner in the heart of Lake Placid was so simple and outdated but brought back so many feelings of nostalgia. The service was great, our server was new but was being assisted. They both did a fantastic job and were very attentive. I had the brioche French toast and paid the extra for the "real maple syrup". The French toast was delicious and very filling. There were a ton of options on the menu which was great as well. My friend had the eggs Benedict and she mentioned it was wonderful as well. I think the decor could be updated but it works with the small time vibe. Plus they aren't computerized so I thought that was kind of cute. It was a wonderful experience! read more

Downtown Diner - Brioche French toast with an egg on top. - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

We went here for lunch between classes at a conference in town and there were only a few people in the restaurant at lunchtime, so I was a little concerned, but I love diners and a clean dive is usually where you find the best home made meals. For me, the Gyro was the obvious choice in this Greek/American diner. They offered it with chicken or traditional meat, so of course I went for traditional. It was one of the best I've had. I really enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients and the tzatziki sauces was perfect. They served it with homemade potato chips that were crisp, dark and flavorful. The table also ordered sandwiches and chili, which they loved too. I know the decor is funky and worn, but the food is deep and delicious and you feel comfortable. read more

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A very good no-frills breakfast spot with good service. I had the 2 eggs with sausages and toast breakfast which was hearty, eggs perfectly prepared and the break sausages were tender with great flavor. Pancakes were had by wife and little one and were fluffy and perfect. Check was reasonable for the value. read more

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

Unfortunately not good. Hostess was unfriendly and rude before seated. Three tables sat after us and served first, not even an acknowledgment so after 15 minutes we politely left, and it wasn't busy. read more

This place is up there for the best breakfast spot in Lake Placid. And probably better food wise then the Breakfast Club (don't kill me!) but I seriously thought this places food was really good. The decoration was a little odd. Purple ceilings, blue seats and half of them are all duct taped up with rainbow duct tape. Either way you come To eat more importantly. Probably about 20+ tables at this place. The menu is large too and they are open 7-2pm everyday it says. For food I got an omelet and pancakes. The omelet is large. Fresh and filling. The omelet alone may fill some people up. The toast was also so fresh and thick. Some of the better toast I've had anywhere. The pancakes (silver dollar) were nothing special. The other person I went with got bacon which looked to be crispy and he said it was really good as well. For a small town, this place does a great job dishing out some pretty high quality food. The price is about average. $30-50 for breakfast for two people depending on what you get. read more

Downtown Diner - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Very disappointed. We were in town and wanted a good diner this place looked great. We walked in and the couple wait staff just looked at us. There was no sign to seat yourself or to wait. So we seated ourselves at the counter and all the wait staff just looked at us everytime they were behind the counter. Not ONCE did anyone say anything to us. I tried to get the waitresses attention when she was behind the counter to get some menus but she was to busy on her phone. First time in a long time I've gotten up and walked out. read more

Atmosphere is horrific- booths with tape all over them, dirty carpeted floor & strange decorations on the wall. Honestly, there is a lack of breakfast places in this area which is the only reason we ate here. Breakfast was good - wish my eggs were cooked over medium instead of over easy but I wasn't sending it back. Robert Irvine's Restaurant Impossible needs to come here. read more

Clean and cozy neighborhood diner. Breakfast was excellent, well priced and service a ten. Would eat there again. read more

So we accidentally dug in a little bit before the pictures but what can you do? This spot was awesome servers were nice and we got sat right away. My boyfriend got the chicken fried steak and LOVED IT ate every bite. I got the blueberry pancakes they were a little raw in the middle but had great flavor. The has browns were delicious and crispy but not too greasy. And my number one judgement of breakfast spots... hot sauce choices! They had red hot my favorite and tabasco. Hot chocolate was also very good! Highly recommend read more

Downtown Diner - Chicken fried steak and eggs - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

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

Mixed experience today. Positives: seated quickly, the omelets were delicious and cooked perfectly. Very nice bread for the toast. Negatives: Hash browns were not cooked thoroughly and were cold. I ordered an omelet with mushrooms, spinach, and cheddar, but got one with spinach, feta, and cheddar. Our food was left under the warmer for 5-10 minutes, meanwhile our waitress cleared tables and did other things. I'm sure low staffing had something to do with the issues. read more

The food is tasty, the people were nice, and it was a cozy environment. 10/10 would eat again. read more

Downtown Diner - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York

Quaint diner that got us in when the other breakfast places had an hour wait. Food was good ! Would come back read more

Downtown Diner - Andirondack Breakfast 14.50$ - Diners Near Me - Lake Placid, New York