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Eveready Diner

3.4 (497 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Inverleith F.

When you don't know exactly what you want to it, it's a safe bet to go to a diner because the menu is massive! Breakfast all day, salads, sandwiches, roasted chicken, meatloaf, pasta, soup, and desserts! Did something say milkshake? We came in after a tour at the CIA since the Egg wasn't open yet for dinner. We were seated quickly and our ice water came too. It took us awhile to settle on our entrees because there is soooo much to see. After asking our server for their favs, we landed on the seafood salad and patty melt to share. The seafood salad items (shrimp, scallops and calamari were cooked perfectly. They do not skimp on the size of the seafood either. The house tomato dressing is really bright with a hint of sweetness. Hubby's party melt was a little undercooked but still tasty. The rye bread was buttery toasted and the grilled onions were nice and carmelized. He also loved the seasoned French fries. Oh we really wanted dessert but passed. We did get a small black and white cookie because I'm on the hunt for the best. At only .50, how could I not get one?our server was very attentive and energetic. Loved her! Folks, don't let the low reviews stop you from coming here because they almost did for me. No regrets in the decision. We'll be back for breakfast!

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Olga H.

We needed easy on the wallet prices, variety, and tasty food. This diner checked all of the boxes. Plus, apparently they have their own basement bakery where they make all of there stuff and they have their own apple orchard that provides the apples for their pies. And I learned that they appeared on that show Diner, Drive-ins and Dives show with Guy Fieri. The verdict? The food was great! The black and white cookie was chef's kiss. Many underwhelming black and white cookies later, now I understand why people like them. I would come back for dessert alone tomorrow. Maybe I will...

JP P.

SO and I were in the area and stopped here for lunch. There's a wide variety of food and drink items to choose from and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Bottom line, the food, drinks and service were excellent.

Benedetto S.

We were looking for a retro diner and found a gem. Eveready diner has the retro ambiance with comfort diner food. The staff was friendly and the food is delicious and plenty. The burgers are huge and cooked to perfection. No matter what you order you can't go wrong. Can't wait to go back!

Hannah W.

If you want a typical and excellent diner experience you've come to the right place: classical diner decor, tome of a menu, fast and friendly service, generous quantity, and reasonable prices. It's spacious and popular. Luckily we came for breakfast hence no need to peruse the Tolstoy novel sized menu :-). I asked for veggie omelette without the melted cheddar, while husband picked another one with meat. All breakfast platters come with home fries and buttered toast. I believe that every diner has its unique signature dishes and for this one, the home fries surely make the list. They were more finely cut, some bore crispy crusts and all were thoroughly flavored. My omelette tasted a little dry - it could be due to the omission of cheese. I take one star off for the bathroom: although it's spacious and well equipped, it fell a little short of cleanliness. Bathroom conditions are an important yardstick for me to feel safe about the food.

Danielle L.

I went back with a friend to our old college stomping ground for a nostalgic treat! The chocolate milkshake was great! But other than that the food wasn't as good as it used to be. I got the BLT burger, it was fine. My friend also got a chocolate milkshake and the reuben with onion rings and the disco fries. Disco fries are basically poutine. I particularly didn't care for the onion rings though. They were breaded in seasoned bread crumbs rather than a beer batter or any other kind of batter. The service however was wonderful! Our waitress was the kindest! She was super attentive, told good stories and asked us ours. She took our whole order without writing anything down and got it all right! Which is particularly impressive because we had order modifications, like my hatred for blue cheese! The place hasn't changed inside a bit, it looks exactly the same as it did all those years ago.

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Richard K.

The decor is classic diner. Shiny and stylish and inviting. The menu promises a wide selection of classic diner food. A really huge menu. My experience was not so positive. I ordered the rice pudding. They were out. So, I ordered the bread pudding; didn't have that either. So I turned to the pies, and ordered a slice of coconut cream: sorry none left. My companion ordered the apple turnover. It was large and beautiful to look at, and it was served warm, but alas, it was soggy. The coffee (which was much hyped on the menu ), was also just mediocre. I expected so much. This restaurant did not deliver. The bright spot was the waitress. She saw my frustration and comped me two homemade cookies, which were pretty good. I will not be in a rush to go back.

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Lou C.

Great ambience, solid service, and typical diner food. Servers were friendly and helpful and prices were what we expected them to be. The baked grits and eggs was a hit, but all the dishes were well-received. The shakes are large and rich, and there is plenty of seating throughout.

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Alan C.

My partner and I have been coming here for years and years, yet I've never done a yelp review. This is a great place. It's clean and large on the inside, with a good "diner vibe." The diner has even been featured on the Food Network show, "diners, drive-ins, and dives." All of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. My partner is handicapped, and whenever we eat here together, they always go out of the way to make sure that she is comfortable. They do delivery, and for to go pick up, they also have a drive-up window. The menu is huge... Our two favorite things here, are the mac & cheese, the pasta is always done perfect, and the sauce is just cheesy goodness. We also love the chicken pot pie. The crust is flaky, , the chicken is tender, there's lots of goodies inside, and the gravy is delicious. The last couple of times I've eaten here, from the breakfast menu, I've ordered the baked cheese, grits, and eggs. Baked cheese, grits with bacon, chives, and two eggs to order on top... Dear Lord, that's a lot of food. The eggs are always done perfectly, the bacon is great, and they really make sure that there was a good amount of cheese mixed in with those grits. It is very rich, and very delicious. If that's not enough carbs for you, it also comes with toast on the side. I always finish it, but I always waddle away from the table. The desserts from their state of the art basement bakery (also featured on Triple D,) are top notch, no matter what you order. Another great thing, is the milkshakes! No matter what flavor you get, they are thick, rich, and you not only get the milkshake in a glass, you also get the metal cup that it was mixed in. It's almost like getting two milkshakes. For everything you get, the prices are very reasonable, and they even do a military/veterans discount. We will be back again and again. Thank you

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Darren G.

Love the 50s vibe this place has since definitely feels like blast from the past since how gray box restaurants are these days. Plus they an old pay phone, such a relic. The service here was very friendly and was nice they made small talk here with you. For the food, my eggs were Perfect, ham steak Was lightly charred and so tender, wheat toast was lightly buttered and hash browns were seasoned but the usual elsewhere in quality terms. Only thing that tripped me up was cost of orange juice, not saying it was not fresh or delicious, just wish I noticed its price before ordering. Otherwise a great first try.

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Love this place food is homemade and fresh, always have an enjoyable experience when I go

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Broad menu. Can't go wrong if you stay with basics--sandwiches, burgers, etc. service is capable & prices are reasonable.

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Lady K's Southern Comfort - Small plate of Southern Fried Chicken, Collard Greens w/ smoked turkey, and Baked Macaroni

Lady K's Southern Comfort

4.3(88 reviews)
1.1 mi
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I think pre Covid might have been their height and they've lost their zest for business there…read moresouthern fried whiting was the worst inedible piece I fish I've had ; they weren't happy to see us the kids seemed restless. Our food took longer then expected . Their collard greens were terrible.. I make a way better batch for thanksgiving...Mac and cheese was ok fried chicken too but not for the prices ;they even switched our sides up ; unfortunately with a place like Su gar down the road whose owner is genuinely happy to see us and is a down eat in establishment and children who don't seem restless.. I feel this places needs a ton of help and we won't be back .

ORIGIN: Khalliah Murphy (aka Lady K) enjoyed cooking since…read moreshe was a little girl. After completing culinary school, Murphy started a Yonkers-based catering company, and later, in 2016, moved north to open a brick and mortar cafe -- Lady K's Southern Comfort. LOCATION: Lady K's Southern Comfort is located in a small strip mall along Violet Avenue/Route 9G. Ample parking is available. CONCEPT: Lady K's offers quintessential southern comfort food, such as rice with pigeon peas and slow cooked savory collard greens, however tastes of other culinary heritages, such as empanadas, are sprinkled across the menu. Lady K's primarily offers dishes that represent home cooked southern meals -- on site, as take out, or custom catered events. SERVICE: One thing that stands out about Lady K's Southern Comfort is the homey feeling. This extends to the service. During my weekend afternoon visit Khalliah and Shawn Murphy's daughter and son were eagerly helping (Little K and Littlest K). Although customers place their orders at the counter, I was still asked whether I liked what I had chosen. My response brought a proud smile to Little K's face! EXPERIENCE: Plates are available in three sizes, with a protein and two choice of sides. I experienced the small fried chicken with collard greens and macaroni and cheese on the side. Khalliah's family were known for their fried chicken recipe in their Bronx neighborhood, so it comes as no surprise that the chicken was expertly executed -- crisp, non-greasy exterior encasing juicy, moist interior at every bite. Complementing this was the collard greens, in which multiple flavors were married and had just the right amount of vinegary flavor. Next time I will ask for double sides of collard greens -- it's that outstanding! While multiple tables are set up for dining, Lady K's is currently primarily set up for take out. Although photos on Yelp suggest there was plated service in the past, all food is now served in compartmented styrofoam take out containers. This was my only disappointment as I feel household plates and utensils would reflect the homey dishes for those who are looking to dine in. TIPS: Check Lady K's Facebook profile for rare temporary changes in daily hours. Kool Aid is one of the beverage options. I have never seen that before in a menu and I think it's available adds to the homey aspect of the meals prepared at offered at Lady K's Southern Comfort. Kool Aid was a staple in homes in my neighborhood, and the cheerfully colored packets of flavoring powders are rarely found in grocery stores today.

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Lady K's Southern Comfort - Interior at just after opening for the day

Interior at just after opening for the day

Lady K's Southern Comfort - The worst piece of whiting I've ever had

The worst piece of whiting I've ever had

Lady K's Southern Comfort - Menu (2023) with daily specials posted in restaurant

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Palace Diner - 7 layer chocolate mousse cake with whipped cream on top !

Palace Diner

3.0(330 reviews)
4.2 mi
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Quick breakfast after procedure at Vassar Hospital. X Benedict replaced with bacon instead of…read moreCanadian bacon and I had the eggs Benedict Florentine. We both wanted the home fries extra crispy. My sister checked in to see if they were made with onions. We were told that they were not so we went for it. Anyone who follows my reviews knows I have allergies to alliums so we made the point to let our waiter, Matt know. He was quite alert, and I believe made an effort to make sure that he communicated my allergy to the kitchen. It did not take long for our order to come out and it was stunning and massive. See the photograph. Unfortunately, my sister noted almost immediately that there was onion on the plate. How disappointing because it looked so good. We flagged down Matt to let him know. He was very apologetic and swept the plate away back to the kitchen returning a few minutes later to let me know that the hashbrowns were not an option. We replace those with french fries. Overall, the plate was returned about 10 minutes later and looked free of onions. The eggs were cooked the way we asked, and the french fries were crispy, although they appear to have been tossed in cornstarch or flour to make them crispy - that's a coating which I'm not fond of. All in all, the eggs were delicious and the portion size could have fed three people. We ordered a couple of desserts to take away. Grand total was about $50. Yikes. Add the tip and you're up to $65 for breakfast. I recognized that this was a fancier breakfast and not eggs over very easy, etc. but $50 for two breakfast and two desserts two beverages. That's a lot. Even at the price of groceries these days, $65 still goes a long way in the breakfast category. The ambience is classic diner and very clean the service was quite attentive, friendly, and professional although we did have to flag Matt down a couple of times. I don't think he was distracted, I think it was more his workflow. The loss of the star is because I was served something I was allergic to. That's not really excusable, but they did apologize. I am convinced that he advised the kitchen of my allergy but before finalizing my order, a trip to the kitchen to verify about whether onions or garlic was in any of the food would have been appreciated

Ordered chicken panini $16 A little light on flavor, and…read morea small amount of meat/Filling AS COMPARED to the same panini at Lola's cafe for $14 which had more meat/filling and better flavor The serving of fries was MUCH more fries than Lola's and lola's fries kinda sucked After tax and tip $20.29 NEVER AGAIN AND THEIR STUPID TIP OPTIONS ON THE MACHINE ARE TAX ON THE TAXABLE AMOUNT INSTEAD OF SUBTOTAL I never pay tip on tax Sorry Palace I'll be back at lola's from now on BTW The service at Palace's was SUPERB better than at Lola's

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Palace Diner - Grilled chocolate chip muffin

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Lola's Cafe - Red Fox with Fries

Lola's Cafe

4.5(298 reviews)
4.5 mi
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To borrow a phrase from one of the merch shirts they had, Lola's is a joint you won't want to pass…read moreon. I visited Lola's Cafe with my sister while walking on the Walkway over the Hudson Trail, in fact, if you're on the trail and go down the staircase that points to downtown Poughkeepsie Lola's is right to your left when you get off the staircase. We ate the autumn, chicken salad, wrap, and the Baja chicken wrap. My sister is gluten-free and was delighted they had menus with their gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. The staff member who took our orders was kind and generous in his service. Interestingly they also sell coffee beans, merch, and to-go foods from their kitchen. On my next visit, I look forward to trying the cheesecake and one of their bowls, paninis, or salads!

We've been here a few times and have enjoyed the food, casual atmosphere, friendly staff and…read moreproximity to the Walkway. This is a local chain and the one in New Paltz is also great. You order at the counter and take a seat at the counter or tables. Their menu offers reasonably priced sandwiches, salads, and grab and go baked goods, including separate menus for vegans. We enjoyed the special chicken tzaziki wrap, salmon salad (tender and tasty), the vegan quinoa bowl was ok but a bit small and not too exciting. They also were preparing catering offers and there was a pretty constant stream of customers. The space is rather small but we got there at a good time to find seating. They also have a tap water station. There's only gender neutral bathroom, which makes for a little wait at times. Street parking and a small lot a short walk away.

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Lola's Cafe - Seating by the window

Seating by the window

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Ginger Carrot soup

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Essie's Restaurant - Not to be missed.

Essie's Restaurant

4.4(310 reviews)
4.6 mi
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For all you CIA or Marist folks coming into town to drop your kids off---or if you're passing…read morethough Poughkeepsie, this is the place to dine at. Head Chef and Owner, Brandon Walker, ( a former Student at the CIA---has put together a menu that will blow your mind. From the cornbread to the grits--etc. Awesome! 5 easy stars!

I'm not gonna lie--this whole dinner was part of a very specific mission. I was craving ribs, and…read morewhen I saw this place not only had them but also served hibiscus lemonade, I made the executive decision to have my family drive to Poughkeepsie from our bed & breakfast just to check it out. Worth it? Mostly, yes! Food: 4/5 We tried a little bit of everything, the Seared chicken breast - Hands down my favorite dish of the night. Perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and flavorful. Followed by the Bacon, egg, and homemade biscuit - A close second! The biscuit was dense and satisfying, and it had a really unique pesto-like sauce on top that made it memorable. Some other shout outs: 1) Orecchiette veggie pasta - Orecchiette is hard to find on menus, so I was delighted to see it here. It was a nice light option among our heavier dishes. 2) Jerk ribs - OK, so this is where my expectations and reality didn't fully align. They were well-cooked, but I'm a saucy girl, and these weren't as slathered or juicy as I'd hoped. That said, the rest of my table really enjoyed them. Also, that hibiscus lemonade? Chef's kiss. Refreshing and flavorful, and exactly the kind of detail that makes a place stand out to me. Service: 4/5 Now, here's where I was really surprised: one person was running the whole show. The head chef was managing the kitchen and the front of house--no servers, no extra help. Just him. For the amount of work that entails, he crushed it. Was it a bit slower than a staffed restaurant? Of course. But honestly, it gave the whole experience a humble, homegrown vibe that I appreciated. Also, it meant a lot to support a Black-owned restaurant and actually connect with the person behind the food. Final Thoughts: While we came for dinner, I could tell from the menu (and the vibe) that this place is really known for brunch. I'm genuinely curious to come back during brunch hours to see how the energy--and menu--might shift. Either way, it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and looking for a spot with heart, flavor, and soul.

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Essie's Restaurant - Peach Cobbler. Yumm.

Peach Cobbler. Yumm.

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