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    Empire Diner

    3.4 (101 reviews)
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    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CORNED BEEF HASH, Avocado Toast
    Diana A.

    Decided to stop in for brunch. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the food options. They have vegetarian and vegan menu items that also offer vegan cheese substitutes(!!). Today I had an order of corned beef hash and avocado toast (I ate half before taking this picture--serving size was good). I also loved the green tea, i did not get the brand name but it wasn't a typical Lipton. The service was spot on, no complaints. The ambiance was good. So happy with the changes since the last time I stopped in a few years ago.

    GF Tuna Salad Wrap, GREEK OMELETTE, Fried Fisherman's Platter, GF EGGS BENEDICT

    The service was great, and the food came out perfect and quick! I'd definitely recommend this diner for its comfort and convenience right off route 17.

    FLORENTINE OMELETTE
    Morgan B.

    This is the most classic diner, the nostalgia of the place makes the food taste even better! They are no longer open 24 hours which is a bummer but overall if you looking for a delicious breakfast that's cheap and fast this is your place! Staff was very nice as well!

    California Club Panini
    Tessa S.

    I came here on my way to the Catskills on a Thursday night and it was very peaceful. Not many people were there, but it made me feel even more taken care of by the amazing service. The food had a classic diner taste, which reminds me of home in New Jersey. You can't finish a meal without dessert, so I recommend the red velvet cake.

    Boneless buffalo wings with French fries.
    Dan C.

    Awesome classic diner with one of the largest gluten-free menus north of New York City! The boneless buffalo wings are amazing and impossible to tell that they are gluten-free.

    Gluten free pancakes
    Jennifer L.

    Monroe Diner stepping up to the Vegan plate!! I am insanely impressed by the Vegan options and the knowledge of the staff on the veg and gluten free menus. I had a vegan gf Buffalo chx wrap and boy was it outstanding!! They have an array of options - including vegan cheese! When I brought the half of my wrap home, my entire household thought it was real chicken. I might have to say I'm now addicted to the diner more than I was before.

    Robert F.

    It's a diner The eggs were fluffy and the sausage great. Pancakes my daughter said were really good. But our waitress was exceptional. Early in the morning, fiery redhead happy and full of energy Checked in many times, times and made sure we were good Ask for Ashley It was a great stop for breakfast heading to Pennsylvania. I've added it to my google maps so I can stop on my way back. Oh and they had multiple hot sauces.

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    Nash W.

    Good diner food with a pretty extensive menu. My omelet was good. Home fries ok. The wrap, a portabella pesto egg and mozzarella wrap with potato pancakes (hashbrown dollars) was better. I asked about corned beef hash and it's canned. (That's a no) Place was clean, server very nice and it was pleasant. I'll add $3.25 for a cup of coffee is way up there. And I didn't find it especially good.

    Big Breakfast: 2 eggs your choice, 2 sausage links, 2 bacon strips, and 3 buttermilk pancakes.
    Nana O.

    We came here for breakfast before my friend's wedding and it was so good! Food was great, felt homey, nice staff, overall just a very pleasant diner to grab a good breakfast at!

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    Great diner serving all meals wheelchair accessible had lunch and food was amazing. Great place for breakfast lunch or dinner

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    Excellent value. Very good food. All around nice place. Solid service. Breakfast is great.

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    Had a very excellent meal there. Big portion of chicken with generous side dishes. Friendly server as well. Was surprisingly impresssed!

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    We came on a Tuesday night for dinner, after checking into legoland. We had the whole dinner to…read moreourselves. Myself and one other adult are gluten free. I had the gluten free linguine ala vodka with grilled shrimps-so good! As was the Pina colada! The kids liked their cheeseburgers and chicken tenders and the other gluten free adult had a brothers burger (burger with mushrooms on top) and said it was really good. For being so close to legoland and having such good food, Im surprised more people don't try this gem!

    Ordered juices having no idea that they came in different sizes, we were never told or asked what…read moresize we wanted. Then we were charged for large juices. I asked management to change the price to small. They grudgingly did so but were surprisingly rude about it. I got a lecture about how I should have known that there were different sizes despite having never been there before and how this was a one-time deal and would never happen again. I was surprised that they thought I would actually be coming again after being treated so rudely. I tried to point out that when a server takes your order and it comes in a different sizes, the server should ask what size you want, especially if you're ordering for a child. It seems like they would rather prove a point than keep a customer.

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    The owner and cook are very nice but the service staff was atrocious. I have never met such an…read moreunfriendly waitress in my entire life. Aside from never offering what they did have available and instead saying "We don't have that" for about half the menu, she seemed very annoyed to be taking our order period. She was very unpleasant, to say the least. Waitress had an immense staring problem as well. I would've walked out had it not been a going away event for a coworker. Owner seems aware of this issue. Took about an hour for a milkshake and by that time, after tolerating the way she treated the group, I didn't have the appetite to finish half of it. Never again, I rather starve than ever come back here.

    This visit will be our last, our group had a miserable meal. A 12 person group of regulars and…read moreour food had numerous problems: - Cold food all around - waffle fries that were cold and like rocks, they bounced, they could be used as projectile weapons. - Spinach and Artichoke dip that tasted like glue and likely will cause a serious tummy ache. - forgotten orders of food. - Weird colored smoked salmon on the Bagel deluxe with smells of bad fish factory - No refills on drinks - Chicken tenders that are dry and taste metallic. No idea what they were. - They also had no capers. Who runs out of that? - And mashed potatoes with no flavor, likely from an alternative universe where bland food earns kudos or where potatoes are a protected life form. The service was horrible but the food was not much better. This place is definitely not worth the cost. The food and service is subpar and the help has an attitude. Just close.

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