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    Hildebrandt's

    3.7 (322 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    HILDEBRANDT'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mike H.

    It's been a long time since I've been here last. Long enough that I've since graduated middle school, high school, college, and went and got married and had kids. We stopped in the other day after going to Hicks for pumpkins and Otto, and it was pleasantly empty for an early-ish friday. We were promptly sat, but it took a little while for someone to come to our table. Food was ordered all at once, and let me tell you, everything is as incredible as I remember it. I was craving a burger and the Williston Park hit perfectly. They were decorated for halloween, but the memories of 20+ years prior were there like they never left. This is a Long Island staple, and I hope to be able to come back and visit whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. I'm hoping the new owners continue the old Hildebrandt's way. Ice cream is available to go, and the two pints we brought home did NOT last long.

    Juju W.

    Came here to celebrate Sovereignty's win. Lol. Had a burger and coffee egg cream. Id have to say the egg cream was a bit of disappointment. Not sure what it was missing but it tasted weak. Burger was fine. And our ice cream dessert was yummy. Seating is first come, first serve, seat yourself. The young staff was a bit off but nothing too serious.

    Burger and Crispy Onion Rings
    Emily C.

    I've passed by this diner so many times and my husband has always wanted to come so we finally made it in with some friends after many years! They seat you once you come in and the decor inside is so cute. I love how it feels like an old school soda shop / ice cream parlour. They even make their own cola! Service was quick and there was quite a few groups of people inside so the staff didn't check up on us much, but that's fine. We got some drinks to start (lemonade, orangeade, homemade coke, soda floats) and they were overall pretty good. I also love that the drinks came with a glass straw, which honestly made it more fun to drink out of. The lemonade and orangeade were very refreshing, not too sweet. The soda float was definitely heavier as expected but being an ice cream shop, it seemed like a must. There's also so many ice cream flavors which we were unfortunately too full to try their sundaes and will need to make another trip back for! We got burgers, chicken tenders and fries, onion rings, fries, and a tuna melt. Their side of fries is completely different from the fries that came with the chicken tenders. The side of fries were more of fried slices of potatoes while the fried with the chicken tenders were the thin classic fries. The chicken tenders were small and that appetizer overall just needed some extra flavor. The tuna melt was good, hard to mess up. Burgers were thick and the cheese was melted perfectly on the burgers but it was lacking a bit of flavor as well. We also weren't expecting it to come with rolls as the buns, which isn't preferred. Onion rings were good but expected a few more than just 6 pieces. Overall, these items were decent. I would still come back for the ambiance and to try other items on the menu though!

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    Marc B.

    No reservations taken. Can move tables together for large group. Metered parking on street. Hildebrandt's is a classic 1920's soda shop and ice cream parlour, but also serves one heck of a burger (listed in the original edition of George Motz's Hamburger America). And I'm a big fan! The 8 oz Alfredo burger (medium) served with melted American cheese, tomato, grilled onions, bacon, avocado slices and their special sauce. The special sauce contains mustard, so I got it without. The meat was so juicy and flavorful that I didn't need to add ketchup. The 4 oz cheeseburger is also great (light meal or big snack). The fries are what I'd always imagined "chips" to be... of fish and chips fame. They're shaped like potato chips, but thicker and obviously more potato-ey. For dessert I had the hot fudge sundae with chocolate quad and mallomar. Muy excellente! Others had floats and were happy with their choices.

    Check out

    We came to try the ice cream that people have been talking about and decided to have lunch first. I appreciate that the mayo was on the side as I forgot to tell them to hold it on my BLT. For $11 I expect more than three slices of bacon and too much lettuce. The bacon and toast were cooked well. No fatty undercooked pieces, a pet peeve of my sister. The shoestring potatoes we ordered were cold and undercooked. If you want water I suggest that you ask for a tall glass as the straw was twice the size of the glass. No ketchup, salt (which the fries really needed) or pepper on the table. I just took them from another table because once the plates were on the table that ended any sighting of servers. I do have to say that it got crowded so there's that. The coleslaw was good a little sweet with carrots in it. I'm hoping the $2.50 coleslaw side is bigger than the tiny one that accompanied our sandwiches. As for the ice cream which is why we came, the kids peach ice cream to go was a good size. That's where the good stopped. There was no peach flavor. It tasted like vanilla ice cream with some little pieces of what was supposed to be peach even though the color was peachy orange. I couldn't find a flavor I wanted to try. I'm guessing because this place is smaller they don't have a lot of room for many flavors. Although they do have quite a few tables and a large display case with pints for $11. Not worth it IMO. Street parking only but residential behind it so I was able to find a space as the school there was not in session. Only one bathroom but it was very clean. Had a new to me system that you scan a QR code on the check at the table to pay ( I guess I'm old) and get a discount if you do. There was no real theme, a jukebox, Taylor Swift and Kobe Brant signage on the walls. So I'm still looking for peach ice cream.

    Frank M.

    Even though I live in the area we have not been to Hildebrandt's until now. Came here my wife and daughters. We ordered Pistachio on a cone, and cup of chocolate and a cup of coconut (special of the day) I shared with my wife. We all enjoyed every bit of the ice cream. It was very fresh, creamy, like home made. The best ice cream around. Hope to be back soon before summer's over. Highly recommend Hildebrandt's Awesome ice cream.

    Matthew L.

    Let me tell you , the new Hildebrandt's is a big disappointment. Where do I start?? You walk in and there are 3 huge tvs on the wall where nostalgic memories used to be. The glass showcase filled with chocolates and other delicious candy is gone and replaced with more tables and chairs. They had the best chocolate and jellybeans ever , before new owners took over. Next you seat yourself , there's no direction whatsoever, as the owner sits watching his satellite tvs and doesn't even greet you when you walk in. So we sat down at a table and just waited till someone came over. I ordered the banana split, and my wife ordered two scoops of icecream. She had the mint chip which tasted like toothpaste with too much mint and cappuccino which was very bland. As for my banana split it was half the original size, and was 14.25 ...are you kidding me . The old Hildebrandts portions were twice the size and the waiters were very sweet and nice. Heck the banana split had only 1/4 of a banana in it. This place is a disappointment to say the least. The flare and feel are gone. Sad I was coming here as a young child . Now to my knowledge, they are going to have boozy milkshakes. I guess the owners are trying everything to bring in people but don't understand that all they really need is to show some interest in what really made this iconic soda fountain work for all these years. A soda fountain with a whole wall about horses and racing horses?? Makes no sense and isn't a soda fountain anymore.

    Soda Float
    Eric R.

    Great old school diner! Had a soda float there and it was amazing! Staff was very friendly and attentive despite there being a busy lunch crowd. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of their ice cream offerings!

    nasty
    bored

    service was terrible extremely slow and the food was horrendous absolutely horrible never ever coming back here the female waitress was very rude i hope the close down.

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    Christina R.

    A magical birthday experience! I have been drying to check out Hildebrandt's for years and there's no better time than your birthday. I love everything old and this place was simply adorable. We passed the original phone booth and sad at the counter which really takes you back in time. The young man behind the counter wasn't very attentive or a good server but I wouldn't let that ruin my time. Up one hearing it was my birthday, the manager gave us 50% off our brownie sundae which was delicious. I had no idea you could also eat dinner there so maybe that's for next time.

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    Without the iconic homemade ice cream is this still Hildebrandt's anymore or just a neon sign?

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    Old-time ambience, modern day, delicious food. There's nothing on this menu that I would not order.

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