Food was great but on the pricy side for diner fare, you pay for the experience. Server Angela was excellent. However the hostess was a total b**ch. We asked to sit somewhere with windows after she took us to a different section. She took us to another section and while she might not of realized it, she was definitely showing an attitude. I've worked in several restaurants, mostly fine-dining and I understand it can be an inconvenience when you're trying to follow a rotation. I've done her job and it is common and extremely easy to work out those situations. You NEVER show a guest your dissatisfaction. Sugarcoated and lacking authenticity. I recommend the Yankee Clipper in Beacon, NY for an authentic diner experience with over the top service. read more

One of the better Diners around. Breakfast is my favorite meal there and the Reubens are very good. Service is usually very good as well.

We still like the food at Eveready, and we've been eating here several times a year since 2014. But an experience with a waitress recently ruined our enjoyment for at least one meal. Our server, Joanne, came to our table with an attitude and quickly managed to irritate one in our party almost to tears, first with her rudeness and second by ignoring us. We won't go into details, but there's no excuse for that kind of behavior from a server. We complained and minimized our tip. We wouldn't begin to urge anyone to stay away from the diner, only to hope that you'll wind up with a better experience and waitress than we had on this trip. read more

A classic with great food. I usually order the Cobb or the Hudson salads which are both great. When I'm not feeling a salad, then it's usually a buffalo chicken wrap with fries. My hubby usually orders the dinners. read more

As a local legend, this classic diner was my first stop in Hyde Park. It's great for the old school Americana vibe. So to celebrate that, I had to have a cheeseburger, fries, and a Coke. Everything was good. I'm confident that there are standards on the menu that regulars know about and are amazing. My experience was simply good and refreshing, and was a nice place to stop after a long time on the road. read more

Everyone loves this diner, there's nothing to not like. Great variety, they're fast, always delicious - it's one of the best diners I've ever been to. Frequent mistakes on takeout so just check your order. They're very quick to fix mistakes and are always really nice about it. Great service, one of my favorite places read more

We were very pleasantly surprised when we stumbled upon the everready diner. It looked like an old style diner only it was enormous . Probably three diners put together. The service was quite good, and the food on the whole was also very good. We had a special crabcakes salad. It was a large Greek salad with plenty of feta cheese And the crabcakes actually had some crab in them!. We also ordered a BLT which was quite good. Finally there was a Manhattan clam chowder. It tasted great, except they were lots and lots of potatoes and hardly a speck of clam. Overall we don't think you can go wrong eating at the Eveready diner. read more

a three star A-ok review... I was at a better diner the day before. And Ive been to some mediocre diners as well. Pattymelt with grilled onions. A-ok! Portabella mushroom panini. A-ok! French fries. A-ok! Big ass crunchy mozz cheese sticks. A-ok The same tasting cole slaw you've had at fifty other diners. A-ok! Diet coke tasted like...anything but! Not so A-ok. The waiter was friendly, the food was quick. Lots of diners down this highway, if you ran out of gas in front of this one, it would do the job! read more

Not sure why this place doesn't have a higher rating - it has everything an iconic, old-timey diner ought to have. Generous portions, reasonable prices, wide selection of menu options, drool-inducing glass dessert case on display, family-friendly service (e.g., kid's menu & crayons), ample seating options, free lot parking, clean bathrooms, kitschy decor, longer hours than most operations in the area and good breakfast served all day. Service was willing to accommodate menu item changes to suit specific tastes/dietary needs. Of course, it is an authentic greasy spoon, so there is an abundance of less-healthy foods for one to indulge in. Definitely and clearly a neighborhood favorite. It was great to see such a diverse crowd of folks enjoying lunch all in one spot on a weekday in the summer. Perhaps not the greatest-of-all-time milkshake and fries you've ever ate in your life, but still quite good and satisfying. The little kid in me just wishes everything came served in a paper car! ;) read more

This place is easily 5 stars. Fuck Aida and all the one star reviews. Excellent service and burgers and pancakes were incredible. Ps. Try the strawberry butter you'll be blown away read more

Walked in at 9:30 pm on a Saturday night and was told the kitchen was closed, yet posted hours say they are open until 10:00 pm. Too bad, just lost a frequent customer. read more

It was fun to go back to a NY diner after so long! There was an expansive menu but not so many choices to be overwhelming. I ordered the Cobb salad which was humongous! All in all it was a good salad except for the grilled chicken which was dry and lackluster. My son ordered the kids meal which was a hot dog and fries tucked in to a cute cardboard classic car! He loved it and still has the car. My friend ordered the Greek salad which had stuffed grape leaves, lots of feta and peppers, very full salad! It was busy so service was a touch slow but still polite. I was in town for a short visit so I didn't get to try their baked goods, their bar, or main entrees. But my friend lives in the area so I'll be going back for a second try I'm sure! read more

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Used to be a nice place for a meal in Hyde Park, the last 2 visits have not been very good and last night was atrocious. After waiting a very long time, we had to ask our server for our food. He said it just came up, the food he gave us was barely warm. It had obviously been sitting for 5-10 minutes waiting for him. No apology. Just acted like nothing was wrong. If he had apologized or said they would remake the food, it would have been somewhat better. We will definitely not be going back there. read more

This restaurant needs a revamp on staff. The greeter is always rude , not even eye contact or a peep from her, I get better treatment from a random stranger in the street. She needs to go, I believe the first point of contact should make you feel welcomed not like you've randomly walked into her house. The inexperienced young waitresses are no better. They don't greet you just seem to do everything robotic, no expression what so ever. They don't check if you need anything they just simply walk away never to be seen again. I've been here twice, second time because my in-laws wanted to see this place and once again I regret spending my money here. Upon entering this establishment you are immediately feeling awkward by standing in the middle of the restaurant waiting to be seated even though the place is nearly empty. They don't seat you right away, the first time I waited at least 5 minutes, and again it was empty. The food as other say is mediocre at best, nothing to see or brag about. Go elsewhere to spend your money. This unwelcoming place is not worth the trip. read more

Best food. Staff is friendly and efficient. It's a cool place, looks like a 1950s diner. Yummy!!

Great diner for many years. Still family run. Food was amazing. Highly recommend service was fantastic and on que. Food was fresh and if you want something different they will accommodate read more

Eveready Diner - Diners Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

I've been dining at Eveready for over 30 years. But today was my first time back since getting on to Yelp, so the time was right. I've never had a bad meal here. I've brought friends here for decades, most often for breakfast. They have consistently good food, generous portions, decent service - just what you want from a place like this. I've never been thrilled about the stainless steel face lift it got ages ago, but I'm here for the food, not the decor. There's plenty of booths for smaller parties, and quite a few larger tables scattered throughout for bigger groups. For dinners, I opt for the specials over the regular menu dinners, or else the dinner salads, which are huge. For lunches I opt for the combo specials. But breakfast is the big deal. They have tons of pancakes, omelets, hashes, waffles, etc. My only complaint is that I don't think they come by with coffee refills often enough. If you live locally and have the option, consider buying one of those local discount cards from the Boy Scouts. The card includes a 10% discount on meals here. Very often, my discounts here alone would more than cover the cost of the card. read more

umm... YUM. My boyfriend and I rented a cabin at a park nearby so naturally, we set out to get some food. This diner automatically catches your eye with its appearance and it's right on the road. Everything was so delicious. We ended up coming here 4 times out of the week. They constantly have specials going on. The first time, we got the Disco Fries (french fries smothered in brown gravy covered with cheddar cheese and bacon), Spin Dip (spinach and artichoke dip), I got the special chicken and eggplant parm, and he got the buffalo chicken wrap. The Disco Fries were so good, the brown gravy was superb, and the cheese was also awesome. Bacon - always awesome. The artichoke dip was not my favorite but it was good. I heard the buffalo chicken wrap was good. I personally don't like buffalo chicken, so we'll have to take his word for it! The eggplant and chicken parm was nothing special, but still very good. It threw me off because I am used to having the chicken breaded, and it was not. It seemed like it was a flour coating. Oh yeah, I got an oreo shake.. Of course it was yummy. It was also enough for two helpings. Something that is rarely seen in diners on Long Island. The second time, we went for ice cream. OMG. HUGE AND DELICIOUS. Oreo avalanche and Waffle Matinee Sundae. All very delicious. We almost went for the Scoupe de Ville. We definitely would not have been able to finish that one. Third time, brunch. I got Corny Hash, which was corned beef hash, with eggs, homefries, and toast. I ordered the hollandaise sauce to go with it for an extra 50 cents. It all went so well with each other. I was so full and satisfied when we left. My boyfriend got chicken and waffles. yum. Fourth time, we brought some friends and I forgot my phone to take pictures (darn! it looked sooo good). I got Bananas Foster Pancakes. Three buttermilk pancakes with caramelized bananas on top with syrup, raisins and some cinnamin...... it was soo good. Our friends got some sausage panini and the ham and swiss panini. Boyfriend got the chicken ceasar salad wrap. The wrap needed a little more dressing and cheese, imo. Conclusion - this place is awesome and is a must visit if you are ever in the area. read more

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Oh man looking at these pictures is making my mouth water and making me crave a reuben and a grilled cheese and a panini! Damn! Anyway the Eveready is your typical diner but bigger than most and I think the food is better too. Typical selection of diner favorites but a few more non-typical goodies too. Whenever I'm in Hyde Park and someone wants some feel good food I always recommend this place read more

The food was great. They were very busy and as a waitress for many years know that service was slow. But she was just plain nasty. I complained about it being cold and she rolled her eyes and then gave me a dirty look. The table behind me also complained and I know she did not address that issue with them either. When she didn't bring me water for 10 minutes after my meal arrived, I got it myself. She then told me I was nasty and she didn't like MY attitude. At my table in a very loud voice. read more

Came here around noon looking for some good breakfast food. I found it. Along with the awesome tasting eggs benedict dish I highly enjoyed the service I was provided & recommend this place for great tasting dishes that are all around $10. I sat at the bar & my server's name was Suzanne. Her & the cook did their job spot on : A+ read more

Eveready Diner - Eggs benedict:) - Diners Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

Visiting the Roosevelts on the Hudson? Try the nearby Eveready Diner. My favorite - crab hash with eggs Benedict - PERFECTION Decor - vintage diner with great deco design accents. read more

Eveready Diner - Diners Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

The service is horrible and I felt like dying in the giant coffee cup and I aged 5 years before the food came out and the manager made me feel very uncomfortable because they were walking around and staring at me menacingly, she slowly rose herself to eye level above the wall and I started crying and she started laughing at me. The server was blonde. The blonde troll with the nose ring hurt my eyes with her un-even brows. My 180 month old toddler was very upset. They refused to give him syrup because he was light skinned. read more

Disco fries were great. My friend's breakfast food was decent. I wish I had ordered anything other than what I got. The biscuits and gravy were bland and soggy. The chicken was not breaded well but it was tender and cooked well. Wish there had been any flavor to the dish but even the sauce was rough. Sent it back for a bacon cheeseburger, which came back just as my friends were finishing up their meals. It was way over-cooked and dry, I ate almost nothing, they charged me for it anyway. My friends swear this place is great so, if I go back I'll try some bacon and eggs. read more

Went for lunch at the Eveready Diner today Route 9 Hyde park only a stone's throw away Although they were busy, we were seated right away The waitress, was right there, served our drinks mighty fast I would say Chicken noodle soup and turkey sandwich for my date, a simple request The soup tasted homemade and sandwich was tasty, she said one of her best I had the over easy eggs with corned beef hash, toast and home fries Don't get it too often, loved every bite, I give it first prize So if your craving good diner food and you are near Hyde Park Giver Eveready Diner a try, a great place, a well known land mark read more

You want it, you got it. Ever ready to serve you. Apparently Eveready is famous in the area due to appearances on Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives. I've never been a huge fan of the show, but "when in Rome!" We popped in for a quick lunch during our trip. The interior is huge and one of the largest diners I've ever seen. It's also much cleaner than I expected. Tables and floors were clear and even the bathrooms were presentable. We sat in a booth and our server brought out the waters. The Jitterbug had me curious and I wasn't really in the mood for breakfast. I imagined something similar to a garbage plate based on the description, but when it came out, it reminded me more of an open-faced Salisbury steak sandwich. The burger was cooked to my liking (pink) and the sandwich overall is worth a try. The potatoes however were strange. Instead of creamy and savory, the gravy was translucent and sour. It went well with the meat but was just so strange with potatoes. The zucchini on the side added nice color but was way too oily for my liking. All-in-all, the dish was really heavy. I really wanted to try the black and brown float, but after my Jitterbug came out, I knew I would have to pass this time. It was a fun experience and I recommend it to anyone new to the area that wants decent diner. I however would not eat here on a regular basis based on the fact that I don't like to gorge on oily foods. read more

Eveready Diner - the jitterbug - Diners Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

Classic stainless steel diner. The real deal. Order anything you want they can make it. Great service in a cool atmosphere. Was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives on Food Network. The only issue we have is that the service is slow. read more

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Thanks for being there last week. When I tried to get out of the house after an abusive sibling tried to hurt me physically with several items, I needed to get away from the situation. It was a rainy night when I left my house, and by the time I got closer, the rain really started pouring. I was coming from the north, and really trying to get to your place, and although I was wearing shorts and a somewhat-clean shirt, the rain made me feel like I had just taken a somewhat cold shower. When I got in, it was another story. The entrance was slippery, and my shoes (I had bought and received a few weeks ago) couldn't hold traction, but I watched myself and was able to stand upright and walk-in. It took a few moments to seat another one-person guest in front of me and conserving space for social distancing, I felt I wasn't within eyesight and noticed until this guest was seated and I walked further in. I was greeted, though I could tell by the waitstaff's approach, they didn't know where I was intended to be seated. I mentioned anywhere is better than nowhere and it was up to them to figure out what they felt was best, and sure enough, they brought me into a back corner, bringing along a menu. I sort of knew what I wanted, but wasn't really too sure of my drink (I was thinking a shake of some kind, though I had really had a craving for chocolate shakes for some reason.). I gave the waitress my order - not really personalizing it much, and by that time, I decided on my shake - a strawberry-banana shake. Oh my god! Despite the shake's contents not being able to go through the thin-a&* straw (since it utilizes fresh bananas and fresh strawberries inside the thickened milk/ice cream, I was having trouble sipping it when it was brought to me, and along with that they brought me the traditional cup of water - something I generally crave when I come to restaurants on a summer day (not that this was one of them, being in November). I sipped the shake - so much so, that I couldn't finish the shake in its entirety by the time I exited and was seen drinking it right up until I got up out of my booth feeling too full but having the first shake glass plus most of the "shake-refill" container (something I didn't hear when I was there being made, yet can here this being made for other guests if I wasn't ordering it myself). By the time my PB&B French Toast arrived - one of my staple dish/comfort foods there - I took one look at the stack and was hooked. I had finished them several times before, but this time looked rather unappealing. They didn't drench the french toast in enough peanut butter, nor did I feel like I was given ample bananas to suit the price (I'll let that go because what was there, came darn close with itself in quality.) They weren't pressuring me any, but you could tell they had a watch and were waiting for my exit- though there were other guests as I got up to pay and walk out later. I couldn't finish the french toast, but what I left behind wasn't enough to even doggie-bag (for my doggie at home). I was against a clock, hearing reports of high winds and adding the rain coming down in sheets (by much later), but it was nice to get out for comfort and really eat - something I hadn't had for hours that day and had it not been for my stop-in, it probably would've been several more hours (growing hungrier and hungrier with time) and you could tell my sugars were rising with not-so-ample food in my bloodstream. Thanks for dealing with me, under the conditions I was put under the other night when I came in. I know I didn't explain everything (because it's not really too necessary to know what's going on, because no one ever asks what's going on), but that's okay to me. I got what I needed, paid, and moved on. I will continue to use your restaurant, though your prices are rather high and getting higher due to other factors (potentially as a result of COVID-19 and decreased patronage.) read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in here last night. Years ago, this was the same diner that his mom worked in as a teenager growing up, so it was neat to get to revisit it some years later. The inside is absolutely amazing... a true throwback to the 50s! I couldn't help but order a cherry ice cream soda (delicious), and my BF's mother had recommended us trying the French Toast to see if it was still as amazing as she remembered (It DEFINITELY was!). I will definitely be revisiting Eveready in future trips up to NY. The food and the service was impeccable. Not only this, but the interior was clean, the service was quick, the parking was ample and the food was out of this world :) read more

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To be fair to Eveready Diner, I'm a total food snob so please keep that in mind. Growing up on diner food my whole life, I love diners. But as I grow older I begin to ask more from my dining experiences - even ones as simple as diners. The decor is totally retro and cool - just what I want from a diner. The menu is your typical diner menu offering 1000 items and serving breakfast all day. I decided to play it safe and order egg whites with bacon & tomato on a roll. It was good - not amazing but not overly greasy either. It came with a side of home fries (pretty good). My family all enjoyed their dishes. Service was a bit slow - could've been more polished - but again that's the food snob in me. Coffee refills could've been better. read more

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All I can say is thank goodness this Diner is 150 miles from home because we would be there weekly packing on the pounds. The portions are abundant for sure and I feel follow their pricing well. From the service to appetizers to our meal...fantastic! read more

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Once upon a time, there was a level of loyalty I felt for this place as I have many fond memories of coming here constantly from the time me and my friends could start driving. We came here minimum once a week for years and in our prime, probably 3-4 times a week. I worked here for a long time as well. That being said, the quality of the experience had been severely lacking following a slow decline over the years. Don't believe me? Let's talk about the smell that greets you. It's maybe the only restaurant in the world that you will find it preferable to sit near the restrooms as the mirrored section smells like it sits atop the laboratory in which all of the world's bad smells are made. Bad smell ruining your meal? Ok, I'll order my food to go instead. If only the kids working there understood professionalism and customer service. The last couple of times I've placed an order at the counter, I've had to wait entirely too long to be acknowledged and place my order. I get it guy, you're busy. But you have to know to at least greet the customer and let them know you'll be with them in a moment, rather than shoot for an Academy Award for your performance in "Look How Busy I Am." The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results, right? So the last time I went, Game 4 of the NBA finals, I called in my order so that I wouldn't miss any of it waiting for my food. Shame on me for thinking that might actually work. Who's ever heard of calling in an order and picking it up without incident? She told me 15-20 minutes. I was lagging a little behind and got there about 25 minutes after placing my order. She didn't have it, and did nothing to explain that to me. Again, terrible customer service. I sat there for about 15 minutes while they remade my order , missing the game. As I was paying, the person they wrongly gave my to-go order to returned it. Mystery solved. Also, with how packed this place is on the weekends, how can they justify the leaks in the roof when it's raining (the place is literally scattered with buckets catching drips) and the giant potholes in the parking lot? I mean, these are deep, deep potholes. read more

Kool place to relax and enjoy ur meal my husband and I come here to get away from the kids to enjoy a meal!! read more

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I went to this restaurant years ago it's was smelling liked moth balls and cups are chipped on the side and table was out dated it. I've never coming back. I've seen this on food network read more

So we ordered ribs and a whole gang of flies landed on the 2nd half of the rack of ribs, so we asked the manager to make another half a rack and wen he brought them back it was the same ribs ! Who does that? And wen the manager came over and we asked him to take them back because of the flies he said what am i supposed to do and what happens if the flies land again! Instead of saying I'm sorry that happened to u because the diner was overrun with flies! So it was our fault! I will never go back its disgusting read more

The food is average. The egg creams are ridiculously sweet. The atmosphere is good, and the staff is helpful. There's lots of seating and parking. I recommend the Souvlaki pita. read more

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Service was good, hostess was not pleasant, food was food, not much to say, like dining hall food. Go for pie and coffee, or a shake. Skip dinner. read more

Only giving 1 star because you can't really screw up pancakes. The booth seat I was sitting on had crusted syrup and food stuck onto it. I was swarmed by flies during the entire meal. We got served food on a large plate that literally had crusted food and what looked like straw paper stuck on the outer edge of it. The scrambled eggs were runny... the sausage tasted so weird. Not coming back. Everything in that diner looked so dirty. I ran outta there. read more

Of all the diners in the area, we've definitely had the best/most consistent luck with the food at the Everyready. (FWIW, my ranking of top 3 is (1) Eveready, (2) Daily Planet, (3) Palace, the latter two have let me down too many times). The tuna melt is really quite excellent, the burgers are prepared well, and even the salads are surprisingly big and fresh. Oh, and the onion rings are really excellent, if you like nice thick onion rings instead of the thin shoestring kind. :) Even some surprise items, like nachos, or artichoke dip, have been good. On popular breakfast standards like eggs, coffee, etc., they're OK-- I wouldn't say great, but honestly, it seems like diner omelettes are usually just kind of OK, I usually end up feeling like I could easily have done just as well at home. We have had a few notable misses though (things we shouldn't have really been trying at a diner anyway, probably: soggy bleah fish and chips, waaay too salty bean soup). I'm also underwhelmed by the mac and cheese (kind of monotonous and very orange), though I have friends that swear by it. I'm also always disappointed at the boring shake and ice cream options, but I like the custard pies when they have them :) The atmosphere is kitsch but not over the top, and a bit of circus at times (especially when there are games at Marist, or late at night when hordes of students descend; though the Palace is similar that respect). But in our experience, the wait is usually manageable and the service can actually be quite fast-- we've never had any problems with it! read more

Best diner in the area! Both locations are great but this one is for sure my favorite!