Sadly mediocre food. We ordered an open faced Turkey sandwich which arrived with only 3 sad, thin slices of turkey. A good diner would have piled it up! The french onion soup was also lacking, arriving with just a wad of cheese in the middle. The fruit and granola was all right. The granola was basically a big, chopped up oatmeal cookie but the fruit seemed fresh. You could skip this place and continue to the next town. read more

Love this place, i always stop by here when in the area. Food is good, service is good and love there deserts.

Too busy to have a great lunch. Waited 30 min to get order placed then 20 min to have it ready.. Extremely under staffed. Had to box my lunch to go without taken a bite of my so-so chicken sandwich. Just plan to get there when they open so you will be tended without any hiccups. read more

Have been going for over 20 years and had my first bad experience. Was seated and after 20 minutes of being ignored we left. 3 different servers made a point of ignoring us. Will be a while before we go back. read more

Prior to a visit to Hyde Park I'd never heard of Eveready. The hotel gave me a list and said it was close. Ok, close is good. I was greeted fast and courteously. Seated immediately too. Nothing to complain at all about the service. Next to the food. Ordered a special, Mama's Roast, with a garden salad. Salad arrived fast. FRESH! Probably the most fresh, simple iceberg salad I've had in a restaurant. Not too large, not too small, crisp and fresh. Great here. Entree came next. Large portion of beautiful roast, mashed potatoes and julienne cut squash. Nicely presented in a comfy looking way with pan drippings. As for flavor, this is was one of the best "pot roast" dinners I've ever had. I have cooked and eaten a lot of gourmet and foodie pot roasts but this one beat any of them, even my own. Great quality meat, perfect buttery mashed potatoes. Whipped but with texture, and al dente squash. Pan juices were the perfect compliment too. Just enough to give flavor and moisten if wanted but not a soupy mess as is often the case. After service was fast and courteous as well. All in all, with a beer and tip the bill was about $25. Very much worth it!. Given my experience I would definitely recommend the Eveready Diner. Great food, great service, good value, clean establishment and fantastic, vintage diner motif. Thank you ED. read more

Who says, "let's drive 45 minutes out of way into the middle of nowhere to try a pie and pancakes"? Me. After seeing this on tripe-D, I had to check it out during a road trip to New York. It's out of the way since you have to take Albany post road, a bit of a detour from the main highway. Regretfully, the side trip wasn't worth it as the food at Eveready was good, but not "destination worthy" in my books. Arriving at the diner on a Sunday afternoon, the place is a throwback and unfortunately wasn't very clean. Our seats were covered in crumbs, and the utensils weren't clean. We had to get new forks and knives. I ordered the breakfast to get the pancakes and strawberry whipped butter, a French apple pie, and a cinnamon bun to go. The pancakes were good, but the strawberry whipped butter was a nice twist you don't get most places and that's what made the meal enjoyable. The sausages were large so the meal was quite filling. Above average? but destination worthy? On it's own, no. So maybe the pastries could help make this place destination worthy. They supposedly bake everything fresh that day, so I was looking forward to the pies. Being an apple pie pastry nut, I tried the French apple pie, because you can always judge a restaurant by it's pies. It's basically a normal apple pie, plus frosting, walnuts and cranberries sprinkled on top. Sounds delicious, but it was a let down. It was ok, but wasn't anything special and I wouldn't get it again. The cinnamon bun didn't taste fresh either, it was alright, but it was a bit bland and dry. I had high hopes for this place, but was disappointed. It's a good stop if you live in the area, but if you're just passing by, it's not worth the 30-45 minute detour. To Guy F, you've let me down :( read more

A diner is a beautiful thing to have in your own town, especially one with great quality and service as this one! Whenever I get a hankering for a giant slice of pie or a hot chicken pot pie, this is my go-to place. My husband is obsessed with their fluffy pancakes and waffles, and I can't resist the crunchy fries and feel-good platters. The servers are always smiling and the atmosphere is always happy. It's nice to see a neighbor or two(or five)whenever we go, too. This is definitely the local watering hole! read more

This used to be a fine Diner. Now it is just a tourist trap. The coffee sucks, the food is marginally overpriced, and tonight I had a burger that was cooked sometime recently, but not before it hit my table. I told the manager, he denied my claim so I picked up the burger squished it in my hand and handed it to him. I asked him if it was hot. He said no I asked him if it was warm he said no. If he had apologized he would have continued my business. But alas. However the wait service have always been polite and helpful and very friendly. So go there if you want good service and crappy food. read more

When I'm away from the area I miss diners. But I always miss the Eveready Diner the most. The meal portions are large, enough to eat now and be full and have left overs and be full again! The milkshakes are the best in the area. I've had many different items from the menu and all have been better than expected. read more

Returned here today for a second time (I don't remember my first visit, as I was a little un-sober - apologies to all concerned). The Eveready is often busy but worth checking out. Some of the dishes are a little steep but the portions are BIG - and the menu is surprisingly varied (there's an impressive selection of salads). I didn't really have my food critic head on, I was too hungry... So; Trattoria chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries = yum. Parmesan chicken salad = also yum. Nice big root beer, too. Staff are quick and helpful; service is reasonably quick even when busy, and you will be damned full when you leave. Although devoid of atmosphere, this is pretty much as classy and as pleasing a diner as you're ever going to find. read more

This is by far the best diner I've ever been to. I've come back several times with friends, despite the fact that it's 20 minutes away from Vassar. I've got two recommendations from their large and well thought out menu: the Santa Barbara club (forgive me if it's the Santa-something else) and the Jitterbug. The SBC is a superb chicken sandwich with bacon and avocado among other goodies between some excellent bread. The Jitterbug (best deal on the menu) is excellent medium rare--it's a tender piece of beef resting on some soft white bread with good mashed potatoes and even some decent veggies. And if you get fries you might want to try their honey mustard with them (I'm a ketchup guy but this better). Now some cons: huge portions (take home half of it, perhaps) and there's always a 10-20 minute wait for dinner on weekends. Get an ice cream sundae at the end, but only if you have a friend to help make it disappear. The prices are higher than your national diner average. Nevertheless, this is another Poughkeepsie area gem. read more

I have ordered multiple to-go orders at this place and is 9 times out of 10 a fail! Dining in is also no better, food quality is poor. Over priced, the only good thing here is their chocolate malt milkshakes. The staff are dressed well and are friendly but a below average diner overall. There are many Diners in the area that are way better. read more

I got the foccacia burger, the house salad with honey mustard and finished my mom's sausage panini with a nice pilsner of stella. i have to say i was impressed for a diner in such a small town. their portions are quite generous and their menu is very extensive. i went kinda late but i would bet that the place is packed throughout the day. if youre ever around this part of ny, stop by, you probably wont regret it. the kind waitress said that their specialty is their bread which is good for me because i got the foccacia burger. so thats something to think about. this place definitely beats denny's. review update on May 21, 2008. what was i thinking comparing this place to denny's? how could i do such a thing? i feel embarassed and i hope eveready forgives me if they get the opportunity. i saw this place on Diners Drive Ins and Dives on the Food Network with that host who's a complete stereotype and thinks he is funny. oh my goodness there was a whole new world behind the kitchen doors of this diner. EVERYTHING IS MADE FROM SCRATCH. EVERYTHING IS MADE PERFECTLY. EVERYTHING CANNOT GO WRONG THERE. IF YOU DIDNT ENJOY YOUR MEAL AT EVEREADY, THEN YOU ARE COMMUNIST. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. I RAISE MY EXTREMELY LOW FOUR STAR RATING TO A WELL DESERVING FIVE STAR RATING. IT IS A SHAME THAT I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA AND CANNOT GO BACK THERE FOR A WHILE. BUT IF I DO GO BACK TO NY, I WILL DEFINITELY TAKE THE TRAINRIDE TO POUGHKEEPSIE AND DRIVE TO THE EVEREADY. read more

Nothing special. The decor is superb. It feels homy, and the service is great and awesome. Food, I ordered 1/2 roasted chicken with vegies : meh, doesnt taste that awesome. ordinary. can be better. very oily. the root beer ice cream : GETT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The black and brown cow (root beer and chocolate syrup topped with vanilla ice cream) is not to be missed. The chilli as s a nice blend of red beans, black beans and corn with a healthy amount of ground beef. It was a little more liquidity than I prefer. They need to cut back on the salt in the chilli as well. We went late after a movie so maybe it is less salty earlier in the day. The combo sampler appetizer plate was enough for a table to share. The fried cheese sticks look fresh not the re cooked frozen you find most places now. The onion rings were a tad oily but freshly made as well. Overall I would go back and try more. The few flaws could be attributed to the late hour. read more

Good place for a good simple meal. I've been here a few times a year apart and they remain consistent in their service and their food.

Disgusting. I saw an employee use the bathroom and walked out without washing his hands I told the manager, his words; ohh, he is done for the day!... really.... and that makes a difference? yerk. The chairs and floors are truly nasty, dirt and with old food everywhere. they need to clean the place ASAP. Unstable chairs and tables too, what is wrong with these people? I had to take napkins and try to balance the table. The food is below average so is the service. I took one bite and that was enough for me. They believe that if they have​ enough pretty girls as servers people would not notice their crappy food and disgusting place. read more

Bad. Really Really bad. Should have taken a picture. French toast Monte Cristo was on seeded bread that hadn't been soaked in egg but just barely brushed. 1 slice cheese 1 slice ham on top. Bad. Gyro was pathetic Onion rings soggy. Super cute waitresses tho. read more

I ate there the night before last and I really had a great time. The atmosphere is nice, the staff is on top of things, and the prices are pretty good considering the quality you're getting. I got the BBQ pork ribs, and I felt very content with my meal. The soup that came with it was flavorful, the corn was cooked properly, and I really loved their BBQ sauce. I was in a hurry so I stuffed the baked potato into a box and took it home, and a few hours later it was still kind of warm and tasted good. I will definitely be back. read more

Good food and atmosphere. Always busy! Close to the FDR historic site. read more

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A little big expensive. Food not bad. Beautiful waitstaff there, both men and women. Do not like the beef stew, but definitely try Pink Angel (for $19). Gyros are pretty good there. read more

Went in there last night about 9:30-10:00 was seated right away however we had the waiter from hell! First off we sat there 15 min waiting for him to come over and take our drink order - thank god i ordered my appetizer at the same time so anyways 10 more min goes bye before we get our sodas! Soda! Something you push a button out of a fountain smh! Then he disappears for a while never coming back to take our food order! Next thing i know here comes the app!!!! My husbands drink was finished they took so long and idk this guy must have thought the three of us were savages because he didnt bring any plates to share the apps! Or napkins i might add being this is finger food! He takes the order and totally screwed the thing up! Now mind you my husband is still sitting with an empty cup and at this point so is my son mouth burning from the hot wings and nothing to drink guys gone like 20-25 more minutes i get fed up and approach the hostess who could care less and gets me the manager who should be fired! Hes got zero managerial skills what so ever! I tell him everything and he says oh ill talk to him dont worry ill take care of you and comp one of the orders- he didnt comp sh!t!!!!! Nothing not even a soda! I ordered a bacon cheddar burger and what did i get a burger with some white and orange cheese probably coby cheese or something but wasnt cheddar- i paid extra for my son to have ice cream and whip cream on his waffle almost $2 each extra which i was charged for and no whip cream! My onion rings were so over done i could have broke a tooth kid ya not! Couldnt eat them but at this point i was done complaining and said screw it bring me a box and the check! First time i went there no problem this time i go with my hispanic husband and get shit service! Go figure! That waiter was too busy having a social session with under age cheerleaders to give a crap about ANY of his other tables! I watched the guy across from us get 3 drinks a app and eat all his food and pay with his waiter stopping by like 4-5 times before i saw mine twice! This waiter the tall white guy with short brown hair and facial hair should be fired! And his manager too! Hes lucky my husband left his sorry behind a tip out of curtesy because i wouldnt have left him anything! Not even spare change as poor as the service was. Next time ill forget whats convenient and take myself and my family down to the diner in fishkill! The service is great the food 10x better and the prices much more reasonable read more

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A retro-style diner which has great shakes and sandwiches. I had one of their specials the other night, the braised beef, and it was the perfect comfort food. This isn't my favorite diner in the area for breakfast food, but it is far from the worst. I'd rather visit for lunch and dinner. Service is good. It is a bit odd that they go to so much effort to make the place feel retro with the art-deco styling and then they have TVs mounted all over the place. read more

What can I say? It's the Eveready. Great diner food, good scene, almost always open, and friendly staff, even at one in the morning. Not haute cuisine, for sure, but everything you would expect a diner to be and more. Have spent more than one occasion there, and would be back many more times. Also, killer chocolate milkshakes... read more

Fairly extensive menu but what they are known for is good homestyle comfort foods. Try the meat specials or excellent skirt steak, but be prepared for a huge entree. My friend ordered the beef brisket special and both of our meals were at least 2 plus sizes, so expect to doggy bag a full meal home. My recommendation , don't fill up on appetizers otherwise you won't finish the entree. Only two disappointments--salad that comes with entree was boring--iceberg lettuce and 2 cherry tomatoes with piece of raw brocolli, and there was a fruit fly surfing on the lemon wedge in my martini. read more

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Awesome decor with lots of classic Art Deco diner detailing. Had a very tasty chicken salad sandwich, and our waitress went out of her way to accommodate a special request. read more

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I love the sister restaurant in Brewster, but this one never fails to disappoint. The food is just not as good as Brewster. The bread on the bruschetta appetizer was soggy. We sent it back, and the second one was just as bad. The spin dip was tasteless. The black Russian cocktail we got was so light it looked like weak iced tea. The tortellini soup was enjoyable, as was the sun pasta. One of our party enjoyed the tiramisu cake. But overall, save your money and pick a restaurant with less surly employees. read more

Totally love this diner! I highly recommend the Sante Fe Salad with the tomato vinaigrette dressing!

Went there today and sat outside. Service was terrible. Very slow - the waitress was very nice but she was too overwhelmed with whatever was going on inside. It's the manager's fault for not properly allocating resources and monitoring the situation. Won't go back. read more

Very nice I love the unique feel of the traditional American diner and courteous staff read more

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We love this place- food is great! Waitstaff friendly as can be & fall foliage is on display so you always have a good time. Highly recommend this one Yelpers! read more

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Good food! Pretty much anything you will get is good. They are known for Dinners Drive in and Dives. Not the best I've ever had. . . But for Hyde Park 10/10. Local hang out spot with a lot of hours. read more

Great burgers at a reasonable price. Service was good didn't wait long even though they were busy the only reason I gave 4 is that the onion rings were stone cold .The waitresses were so hot wives watch out these girls were great eye candy. read more

This diner has everything: good food, great service, cool atmosphere. I cannot recommend their waffles highly enough. One of my all time favorite breakfast places! read more

We were on vacation in hyde park and stopped at the eveready diner. We had a wonderful experience. The service was great, as was the food. My husband and I highly recommend it. We met the manager. He was extremely friendly and courteous. We will definitely go back there next time we are in the area. Helen and John M. read more

I don't understand the bad reviews or low ratings. Stopped here for lunch after seeing it on Triple D and we were not disappointed. The food was insanely good, the service was great, and the place was clean...Nary a bug in sight. Either people ate at a totally different place or they are ridiculously nitpicky. We had the Mozzarella Sticks for an appetizer and they were out of this world! The breading was obviously homemade, perfectly seasoned, and made the dish. I had the chicken and biscuits for my meal and it was also delicious. TWO chicken breasts and biscuits, plus a huge pile of mashed potatoes, all swimming in chicken gravy, mushrooms, carrots, and peas. I ate half the meal and had enough for dinner that night. Everything was--again--homemade, and it showed. Like chicken pot pie but better. We split a slice of Boston Cream Pie for dessert and it was just as good as everything else. If I could give this place six stars I would. read more

Eveready Diner - Chicken and Biscuits....yum! - Diners Near Me - Hyde Park, New York

Burger, fries, fajitas, ice cream, coffee, malt waffles with whipped strawberry butter, onion rings, and quesedilla were all really good. Service was excellent and bathrooms were clean and supplied. The fish n chips were a little fishy--don't recommend them: then again who goes to a diner for seafood? (My dad!) Lol anyway... yeah.. good place to stop, ill be back! read more

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We went here before the movies and let me tell pivot was a mistake. The kids asked for Shirley temples and they were served in plastic cups so small they were done before they even started. I get the same thing everyone I go to a diner. The gyro, I love them. It was not that great. The meat looked like it prepackaged. And the sauce way to soupy. My wife's chicken salad looked good. The kids meals on the other hand were way small. I live local an would never come back here again. read more

Best diner food I have had in a long time! We drove by on the way to FDR. The lot was packed and the smoke billowing from the rooftop smelled delish! We knew we were coming back after the tour, which we did, and it did not disappoint! I had a hearty corned beef on rye with coleslaw and it rivaled any deli in the city. The kids had milkshakes, which they loved! The serving was big enough for them to share. The waiter even split it into two glasses for us so they could both have whipped cream and a cherry. Super nice of him and the kids were happy. They shared an order of perfectly cooked fries and the Eveready Pileup, which was basically a sampling of their most popular apps. They weren't a fan of the wings but everything else got devoured within minutes. The service was quick and friendly and the place was clean. Would definitely recommend stopping if you find yourself in this area! Oh -- and bonus -- they serve breakfast all day. Yum! read more

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I'm from Texas, obviously y'all do breakfast a little different. I mean 13 dollars for a breakfast burrito? come on. Haha, all joking aside, this place is very good. I'm not sure why in the hell people are complaining about the customer service. yeah, sometimes they are busy, you can wait two minutes for your check, if you can't, you need to rethink your life and priorities. I mostly had the breakfast, and the eggs especially are delicious, as well as the eggs Benedict. Coffee is good, atmosphere is cool. Side note, this place seems to have some of the cutest waitresses. read more