Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I've lived in North Babylon for 16 years CD and have always wanted to try Glenn's. For one reason or another I just never made it UNTIL...Friday February 22, 2019. Let me tell you Glenn's was well worth the wait. I only wish I had gone sooner so I could have been enjoying this gem of a breakfast spot all along. Well now that I have experienced the best corned beef hash and the Farmer (two eggs Benedict on top of a mouth watering mound of sausage stuffing accompanied by sauteed root vegetables. It was a not just a party, but a gala in my mouth. The menu boasted so many wonderful choices but I have to admit that I can't wait to go back and have the exact same thing!!! So happy I finally made it to Glenns. This is one place you need to put on your bucket list. read more

Just left this place for the first time with my girlfriend and it was really good. They get a 4.5 rating from me, and a 4 from the girl who also paid. We had two of their main options from the brunch section of the menu, and she added smiley face chocolate chip pancakes. I had The Farmers which was like a thanksgiving version of Eggs Benedict (7.5/10), and she had The Idaho (8.3) which was like an awesome southwestern skillet just on a plate. I would have given them a 4.0 rating - but I absolutely decked one of the servers with the door coming out of the bathroom, and she took it beyond gracefully. Will be back ! read more

Glen's Dinette - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

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Really nice breakfasts, gets pretty packed on weekends, but the food is nice. Very old fashioned type of dinette. Definitely enjoyable.

I love this place. I have been going here since I was a little kid. It's everything you'd expect from a local diner that has been around for decades. I know several people who will travel across Long Island on a regular basis to get their fill of Glenn's Dinette. I can't ever remember getting lunch here (though I'm sure it's good). Some of my favorite breakfast items are the blue monkey pancakes (blueberry banana pancakes), home fries, traditional sunny side up eggs, parfait, and hash. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because there's rarely not a wait and they only take cash. Otherwise I highly recommend stopping by for breakfast just make sure you show up early! read more

Glen's Dinette - The Traditional with Sunny side up eggs & the best blueberry banana pancakes I've ever had. - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

It doesn't matter what time of day you're driving by, Glen's is always crowded. Always. Having lived in North Babylon for almost a year, I knew I needed to get here eventually and see what the fuss was about. I pulled up just before my schedule meet-up time of 11 AM. After giving my name and party size, I was told there would be a 15 or 20 minute wait. 15-20 minutes for a table in a small restaurant on a Sunday? That sounds more than fair. My friend came soon after and before she could even sit outside with me, my name was called. It had barely been ten minutes. Glen's Dinette is a blast from the past. The table we sat at had the old-feeling table top with the neon boomerangs on it. There were stools near the counter and pastries behind glass. There were old black and white pictures everywhere. Had it not been for people dressing like it's 2018, I would have thought I stepped back in time. The service at Glen's was great. Our waitress gave us coffee and tea. She took our orders promptly and our food was delivered soon after. My friend had the eggs Benedict while I went for an omelette. She requested hash browns as an add-on, but I was surprised and pleased to see that my omelette came with hash browns. This may have been on the menu and I just didn't notice. My omelette, although basic, was delicious. Her eggs Benedict must have been great because she ate the whole thing. As we were finishing up, the waitress asked us if we wanted anything extra. A fresh scone with butter or jelly? A muffin? Home-made cookies? There was only one right answer: scone. Here's where Glen's went from 4 star to 3 Star. As it turns out, Glen's had sold out of scones for the morning. Now I understand that inventory issues happen anywhere, but our waitress has been by the pastry display most of the morning and should have known they were unavailable before offering it to us. Without the scone, we just wanted the check. The waitress brought us the check and disappeared while we figured out how to split the bill in our cards. 15 minutes later, she still wasn't back. As I looked for her, I saw a sign that said STRICTLY CASH ONLY behind the register. Had I known that, I would have gone to the nearby Chase bank while waiting for my friend to show up. Luckily my friend had enough cash to spot us both. As she put the cash in the black folder, the waitress came back. She asked us if we needed change (we didn't) and since we had scarfed down our meals, we were free to go. We left sconeless and I now owe her 15 dollars. It's not a lot of money per person, even when she lives in a Venmo-less world. To summarize, the food and atmosphere were great for a casual Sunday breakfast. I would definitely go back there (with cash). But maybe not on a Sunday when there are no seats available. read more

The food was delicious and waitress so helpful. I loved the diced roasted root vegetables that came with my panini. read more

Glen's Dinette - Our waitress! - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

In for a visit and a disappointing breakfast Eggs Benedict - Broken hollandaise, runny poach, strange tasting sausage Service - Slow and not very attentive Not usually a Yelper, but after talking with a few friends that also had bad experiences, I wanted to put it on record. read more

I'm not from Long Island and I'll never understand Long Island, especially the South Shore of Suffolk County. But every now and then, there's a gem. Glen's Dinette is one of my favorite places within a 15 minute drive of me. There are a ton of terrible diners on Long Island that somehow stay in business despite horrible greasy food plated like it was still 1970, but Glen's Dinette is different. After working a night shift, there's nothing better than sliding into a booth at Glen's and having a hearty breakfast before going to bed. The breakfast options at Glen's at plentiful and everything I have had looks and tastes fantastic. My two go-to options are The Idaho and The Farmer's Breakfast. The latter is not on the menu and is, instead, listed on their specials, but seems to always be available. The Idaho is what you want when you just need to carb load. It's a giant pile of homefries (big chunks of soft potato) cooked with bits of bacon and scallions and topped with melted cheese. On top of that come two eggs any style (I'd recommend over easy so the yolk can be mixed in). And on top of ALL THAT, comes two slices of toast. That whole mountain of food gets dropped in front of me and it's a race to eat it all before I fall asleep. Everything goes so well together. If they were to do a TV segment on this place, The Idaho would be the featured dish. The Farmer's Breakfast is what I get when I want something "a bit lighter", even though it's not light at all. It is essentially two squares of "hash browns", but instead of potatoes, it's made with sausage stuffing. You know how there was this trend online of putting stuffing into a waffle maker and making a stuffing waffle? Well, this is similar. The stuffing cakes become crisp on the outside and soft on the inside with a really nice sausage flavor. It's topped with two eggs (again, I'd say get them over easy) and hollandaise sauce. This is served with a pile of roasted root vegetables on the side. The root vegetables really make the dish. Instead of giving hash brown potatoes which would make the dish richer, the roasted root vegetables lends some sweetness and earthiness to the stuffing. The balance between the sweet root vegetables, the complexity of the sausage stuffing, the gooey egg, and the nice rich hollandaise makes for one heck of a bite. There's only one problem with Glen's. Somehow your clothes get completely covered in aerosolized grease without you even knowing it and you smell like old grease when you leave. Whenever I go, I purposely don't bring any outerwear inside and try to just wear stuff that's going straight into the wash. I don't know how they manage to get your clothes smelling of grease when the dining area has not a hint of grease smell, but it happens. It happens every single time you eat here. But it's so worth it. read more

Glen's Dinette - The Idaho, their signature dish - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

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Small little diner but very good. Might be a little wait because it's gets crowded it's worth the wait.

I really really wanted to like this place. We decided to drop in for breakfast after reading great reviews. I got the hash and eggs- the corned beef was actually really good- tasted fresh but didn't have enough potatoes. The whites on my eggs were still runny- yucky mess. Bacon was burnt and low quality- paper thin and flat (like it was cooked in the oven or microwave). The only thing I really liked was the strawberry jam for the English muffin! My boyfriend got the French toast and an egg sandwich which he said he really liked. Oh and one good thing to know is that they are cash only! Otherwise, it was a super cute diner. Cool decorations and wait staff was really nice. read more

Glen's Dinette - 1/2 hash and eggs - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

These type of restaurants restaurants rarely fail, but this one did on many levels. First, they only take cash. Second, we were 3 people and 3 different people brought our food. My dish and my sisters SIDE dish came first. About 5 mins later came my nephew's plate. We had to ASK after 15 minutes about my sisters dish because we were still waiting. This happened to 3 other tables, where one persons plate would arrive but the others would arrive in pieces 15 minutes later. That's not all! Both my sister and I ordered a dish including hollandaise sauce. Neither of which tasted like hollandaise. It was a yellow butter sauce, TASTELESS mind you. Also, poached eggs are supposed to be runny but these were practically solid. To top it off they were over staffed, so I don't understand why all these issues. They weren't the nicest they rushed us out and barely checked on us. For the most part they eyed us and walked away only asked if we needed anything once. read more

Gotta Ciabatta is my favorite because it's everything needed in a breakfast sandwich. It's an onion ciabatta overstuffed with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, peppers, and onions. read more

Glen's Dinette - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

My husband and I tried Glen's and we were happy we did. Food was wonderful and space was cozy.

Great family run diner. The owner takes pride in his business and checks in with his customers which is so nice to see. The food was delicious. My husband had the Idaho and said it was the best breakfast he ever had. I had the hash and eggs which was very good. We will definitely be coming back on a regular basis. I'm looking forward to trying their lunch items! read more

Stepping into Glen's Dinette is like stepping into a 1950's diner. The atmosphere here is awesome. It really is worth checking out if you're in the area. The food won't blow you away but it's not bad either. Service is speedy and friendly. They close early so there's usually a line of people waiting but it moves quickly. The charm of this place makes up for any of its shortcomings. Thumbs up for me. read more

This diner has such a nice old school feel. As soon as you step foot inside you feel like you're in a different decade. I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was very good. I'm not giving this place 5 stars because boy oh boyyyyy the service is BAD! All of the waitresses throw the food on the tables and run off. I don't understand why the bad service. I got no utensils with my food and had to stand up to place my order since no one came to take it. Other than the service, the food is really good. Their banana bread is to die for btw. read more

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Glen's is an old-fashioned diner style restaurant that serves breakfast all day. It's affordable but still not what I'd call "cheap." I've been here multiple times and here are some of our family faves: crab cake Benedict, apple spice French toast (homemade bread... so good), roasted root veggies (home fries alternative), hash, egg sandwiches, homemade veggie burgers, and their famous blue monkey pancakes. read more

A wonderfully classic coffee shop and diner. Clean and quaint. Food and service were excellent. My daughter and I shared combo platter with monkey pancakes (banana and blueberries). This place will take anyone over 30 back in time. read more

Best bacon egg and cheese sandwich ever. The Idaho is a family favorite with scallions, bacon and cheddar cheese on toe of home fries. Then 2 eggs are placed on top of the pile of goodness. I usually go for breakfast but their lunch is good too. The open faced roast beef is excellent. Cash only, usually a line on the weekends. Depends upon when you hit. We were told it would be a 30 minute wait. It was more like 15. Eclectic whimsical decor. I'm a fan but hard for me to order anything but the BEC which they execute with perfection. They always get my egg right (over medium) and I love that. read more

Visited this place on a Saturday morning. We arrived around 945 am and there was no wait! I made sure to get cash since they don't take credit cards!! Their hash was amazing and I got the blue monkey combo and asked for the small silver dollar size pancakes and they made it happen. Also, I always ask for well done bacon. Most places have it precooked and it's not good enough for me. Glens nailed it, was some of the best bacon I've ever had out. My mom has the roasted vegetables as her side, I kept eating them- they were too good not to eat! Their coffee was good and replenished any time somebody walked by with the pot. I'd definitely go back! Maybe try some lunch. read more

It felt great to have a REAL GOOD classic cheeseburger after this terrible and sad pandemic/lockdown! I am so glad this was my first eating out experience in months. I have always loved trying cheeseburgers from different diners and living in Queens for many years- they were just "good", not quite amazing. Yesterday on a nice & sunny Saturday, my family stumbled across this gem (we're new to Long Island). The service was great- all precautions taken given the new normal. Our server was so nice and really made it comfortable for us. The burger bun was phenomenal; warm, buttery, and fresh. The French fries were perfect. The burger patty was flavorful and felt like it came right off the grill. I have to say: it was one of the best diner burgers (if not the best) I've had and it was really something to appreciate. Looking forward to next time! read more

Great home made specials, soups, salads and sandwiches. Very friendly staff . Nice local vibe.

Upon entering its a bit small on the right side. Has a cute 50's theme going on. I looked more at the breakfast menu and it's pretty basic good breakfast foods such as eggs,bacon,toast, French toast etc... but there is a bit more to it. The food was delicious and the service was quick too. Overall a cute little place that I'll be coming back to :) read more

After another less than stellar experience at an analogous joint, I figured I might as well put in my two cents on Glen's so I don't look like Debbie Downer. One of my favorite places to eat, the best part about Glen's is the consistency. The burgers are always juicy and flavorful. The potato salad is always delicious and homemade. Fries aren't ambitious- they're just good, hot, perfectly cooked American-style french fries. Eggs always come out how you ordered them, pies are always amazing- my uncle brings them to Thanksgiving each year- and the menu doesn't try to do too many things. Even when the menu does deviate from standard American diner fare- there isn't a book-like Greek diner menu here- it works. Crabcakes are fantastic, and usually part of an awesome lunch special. The only caveat is late risers like me don't get to go often, because it closes up at 3. Waits can be long too because everyone and their mom- literally, everyone and their mom, so put on makeup because you'll see someone you know- is all up in here on weekends. I think it should be mandatory for every small business owner thinking of opening up a restaurant to study this place and observe how it's possible for a place like this to always be on point, because it always is. ETA: It seems a Babylonian right of passage to bring your baby here for their first outing. I remember doing it, my sister did it, and I've seen a few Facebookers report it too. :) read more

WARNING: CASH ONLY Came for a late breakfast during the middle of the week. From the start I felt as if I was being a bit rushed but didn't mind. Not until I later read the reviews that it's happened to other people. I ordered the Pancakes and Eggs breakfast special. Pancakes were surprisingly fluffy and had a nice texture although the Syrup they had on the table was terrible. It had "No High Fructose Corn Syrup" displayed on the front and no nutrition facts on the back. Was so bland and tasteless I felt like I was adding a ridiculous amount of syrup just to get a little flavor. The eggs and sausage that came with my pancakes were pretty forgettable. Price was fair but here was the worst part of my experience. No cards are accepted here. Having just recently lost my wallet I only had two credit cards on me (and no debit card), I was unable to pay my $11.41 bill. To get into this situation after my meal was terribly embarrassing but luckily the woman I spoke with was very accommodating and would accept me mailing in a check, which I will gladly do. Still, I believe it should be mentioned by the waitstaff before ordering for any establishment that cards are not accepted. In 2015, that's a pretty pathetic way to run the business too, just comes off that you're too cheap to pay to accept them. read more

Been coming here for years, but not as much since moving a bit further away. Maybe there was something going on behind the scenes, but the staff seemed rushed and preoccupied. We felt rather unwelcome. Worse was the fact that their house made corned beef hash was so dry it was almost powdery. If I made this at home and it turned out this way it would have been in the trash, not on a guest's plate. The eggs were good and cooked just as I asked. Home fries were warm when delivered, not hot, meaning by the time I ate them they were cold. Lastly, we had several tiny black ants crawling around on our table.I don't mean to suggest the place is dirty, as that is not the case, but not very appetizing breakfast company. Was it an off day? Hope so, but it will likely be a while before I return to find out. Really sad to report this as Glen's has always been a favorite. read more

This is one of my favorite spots for a cozy Sunday morning breakfast (and every day of the week.) The food is always perfect and every staff member is polite and accommodating. On the weekend there's usually a wait of about 20 minutes. But don't let that deter you. It's worth it. It's only that busy because it's so good. Be sure to bring cash with you, as the dont accept cards. read more

A Like the food here allot but the restaurant is so small and I have at times had to wait upwards of 20 minutes to sit down. The price is good, and the wait staff is friendly. The Idaho seems to be their trademark dish and its great if you are a fan of potato covered in cheese, which I am. I just wish they had more alternatives to all the pork that comes with most of their menu options. read more

Glen's is apart of the classic Babylon landscape. I fully expected the theme to be corny, it's not. This place is not themed it just happened. local pictures and acquired firemen and P.D. memorabilia. Parking is kind of annoying but not too crazy. There is a wait but not too bad. The service is fast and the breakfast is fresh and tasty. No gimmicks and not some crazy extensive menu. I had the Idaho and the mound of Hash Brown's and eggs wasn't as greasy as expected. From what I can tell. Glen's is L.I.'s only place for homemade Hash of the corned beef variety. Also, there's another Yelp Profile of glen's incorrectly spelled as Glenn's. It's the same place. read more

Great classic diner food, family owned by locals who are really involved in the community. Its a little dinette with a retro feel, which as long as I;ve been going there (all my life) not one thing has changed. Expect a wait with a huge crowd weekend mornings, but they keep things moving fast enough that you will end up at a table sooner than later. The blue monkey pancakes are great if you're in the mood for something sweet. As far as savory, everything is good. Lunch is good here too, even the classic simple things like a tuna melt. Prices are reasonable and its definitely a Babylon experience. read more

Awesome, and I mean AWESOME, corned beef hash! The pancakes are buttery and fluffy, but then have them add some chocolate chips to that Monkey (banana) pancake and you got yourself a winner! On days where I'm feeling adventurous, I go for "The Idaho", home fries topped with bacon, scallion, melted cheddar, and 2 runny eggs. I've personally never been able to finish a single thing I order from Glen's, but that may be because I always over order. Whatever..... that's why "to go's" were invented in the first place. PS I don't even live in Babylon, but I will drive.... and I will wait on that line amongst all the other locals. read more

It's really too bad that the staff at Glen's Dinette are rude and favor regulars only and ignore other customers. I came here with my girlfriends and it literally took over 15 minutes for a server to take our order. They were too busy chit chatting. We also flagged 2 different servers and only after the third time we at least ordered coffee. Shortly after, we placed our breakfast orders. The food was delicious. We each ordered pancakes, Belgian waffle and an egg platter. They had regular syrup on the table...but I asked if they had maple syrup. Our server said "yes, we do but you have to pay extra for it okaaay?" It was said in such a condescending tone. My friends and I just all looked at each other. I said, "yes no problem!" She had to repeat it again, "it's an extra $1.50 charge okay? YES!! Unbelievable. Honestly what year are we living in?!? It's really too bad because this place is so charming and when you walk in, it smells so good. I will never come back because service was just so horrible. I'd rather make my own Belgian waffles at home. Also it's a cash only establishment. Again, we're in 2019 not many people even carry cash anymore. If you do go, I hope you get a pleasant server. Maybe there are some nice ones that work there. read more

Glen's Dinette - Delicious Belgian waffle and above it was my maple syrup for an extra $1.50 charge. - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

ONLY cash business... waitresses don't even give you a printed check. THEY used a calculator and not a cash register. They charge $5.00 tax for all cash??? Seems fishy! Also, I couldn't read the handwritten check... i had to ask the waitress to double check the bill and she magically found a mistake. They don't have it advertised well that they don't accept credit. I had to run to the bank to withdraw cash. Overall, not the best experience food wise and ambiance wise. I had to wait over thirty minutes when the hostess told us 15 mins. The Apple French toast wasn't any good, it tastes like gingerbread. I wouldn't recommend ordering it unless you enjoy gingerbread flavoring. The banana blueberry pancakes were decent but I still won't be back here anytime soon. read more

doesn't look like much from the outside but when you walk in it's just like wow. the design and layout of the place is so cute and the aesthetic is very pleasing. the best part of the whole thing was the food. i have never had breakfast food that was cooked so perfectly before. hands down best chocolate milk shake read more

Always good. These types of places don't really exist anymore. Diners now are terrible. I have never had a bad breakfast or lunch here.

Exactly as Dan P. described: great food, great attitude, great prices, great service. I try to get to Glen's every time I'm back in NY from my studies in Philadelphia (which is roughly twice a month). Breakfast all day and always done perfectly! read more

Glen's Dinette - Get the Idaho! - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

We're back! The eggs were fresh tasting. All is forgiven. This is an excellent place for weekend breakfasts. We love all the staff at Glen's. (And Donna is the best of the best.) They go out of their way to please. Bacon overcooked? Bacon undercooked? Toast not right? Those things happen sometimes. But they'll fix whatever the problem is, PDQ, and with a smile. If you're ever in Babylon, stop on by. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great food always! Never disappointed. There burgers are amazing and breakfast is 10 for 10 eggs florentine, ok that enough I'm on my way there read more

I go to Glens once in awhile for Sunday brunch. I usually get the vegetarian omelette. Very yummy! Sometimes I treat myself to the Blue Monkeys. Oh my... Pancakes with blueberries and Bananas. I LOVE them! Deeelicious! :o) The only downside is they get crowded on the weekends, so sometimes there is a bit of a wait. Definitely worth it though. read more

I've going to Glen's for breakfast for years. There aren't many diners left on Long Island that are similar to Glen's that offer that cozy, small town Americana feel. If you get there after 10am on a Saturday expect to wait, but the wait is usually never that long. They are closed on Sundays, but good for them- you can tell the people that work there work very hard. The best part about Glen's is that they still use actual eggs and not the kind that comes out of cartons or buckets. Their french toast is one of my favorite things on the menu- not too thick and evenly cooked. The bacon is always cooked properly as well, not rubbery and not overdone. They are mostly known for their Idaho which everyone has to try at least once. read more