I spent many a drunken night in this diner in my 20's. I took it for granted when I moved to South Carolina as there's no good diners there. The food here, perfect. The service, quick. The ambiance? A great mix of everything. I wish I could come here every day. read more

Better service, and better management, can't rate the food because we didn't get to try it

I was in a local motel, and I didn't want to go out, so I did a DoorDash. What an amazing meal. I started with the chicken soup of the day. Yes, they have a different chicken soup each day. Mine was with the orzo. There was plenty of chicken, the orzo was just the right consistency, and the soup was delicious. For my sandwich, I had the gobbler wrap. Basically, Thanksgiving dinner in a wrap.. I love these type of sandwiches. It had turkey, cranberry, and apple stuffing. There was plenty of tender turkey, the stuffing was both sweet and rich at the same time, and the cranberry played very well with the other items in the sandwich. It was an amazing sandwich. From my side, I ordered the cilantro rice, and they sent me a giant tub of cilantro rice. The rice was perfect, perfectly done, and the cilantro added a very nice flavor. And if that is not enough food, it also came with coleslaw and a dill pickle. I loved the pickle, and the coleslaw was delicious, and not overdressed. They gave me enough food to last several meals, and the price was reasonable. I will try this place again. Thank you! read more

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We came here for lunch. The French onion soup was good but the broth was a little too salty for me and the broth was okay. Hubby enjoyed his Reuben sandwich. Our waitress was great and attentive! The diner was clean. I'd like to come back another day to try a whole meal. read more

Kings Valley Diner - French Onion soup - Diners Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Food is still good, prices are much higher AND they have gone the way of everyone else in charging you service fees if you use a charge card (since my original review). All that plus a tip makes this an expensive DINER. Diners used to be much less expensive than regular restaurants, but that isn't the case anymore. My feeling is, get one dish and split it. Frankly, they give you too much food anyway. I always have leftovers, and that's nice, but I'd rather have the choice of being able to eat my meal in one sitting than always take some home. read more

the food is a hit or miss. sometimes great, sometimes not. very crowded so service sometimes takes a little bit, but it's good for how busy it can be. nice staff read more

There's not a diner for miles that's better than this place. Stopped in for lunch, got seated quickly, and good thing, bcuz within 20min it was jammed packed! The food never disappoints, and since I'm watching what I eat, I got the grilled vegy salad, very filling, with globs of fresh mozzarella, totally satisfying. My husband got breakfast, and I will say the coffee is pretty decent too. Our waitress was a young lady who was hustling the entire time. Clean, friendly, don't bother going anywhere else. Try to stop in the day they have cauliflower soup...you'll think me!!!! read more

For a diner, we felt Kings Valley did what it needed! For apps we had mozz sticks and spinach artichoke and while the mozzarella sticks were fairly standard we really loved the spinach artichoke dip which tasted fresh and flavorful and not too heavy or greasy! The chicken and waffles was a huuuuge portion for a really decent price and had rave reviews. The wraps were yummy though the buffalo chicken wrap was much more blue cheese than buffalo. The pesto panini was delish! Curly fries and sweet potato fries were both delicious too. Nothing missed so for a diner that's pretty good! Without a favorite diner in the area yet I'd say we will keep heading back to Kings Valley for now read more

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Classic diner, perfect for the whole family. This is a hit for hungover Sundays, quick dinners, and even takeout! If you're craving something specific, chances are they may have it! An extensive classic diner menu, plus Greek favorites, breakfast specials, and more. Coffee was not the best but we were satisfied for our Memorial Day brunch. Waitress was sweet and attentive- food came out fast and they were super busy. read more

Kings Valley Diner - Veggie omlette, side of bacon. Disco fries. Iced coffee. - Diners Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Was there today, (Sunday 8/16/26) with a party of 4. We ordered French Toast and it came out cold and hard . When we asked our waitress for hot one she immediately got an attitude! It appears the kitchen can't keep up with the orders. Can't get my money anymore.. will try Deitz or Michael's diner moving forward read more

Best diner in Ulster county. Amazing Greek, family style favorites of a generation ago. Great prices, friendly service. Voted Best Eggs Benedict in my state read more

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Our diner of choice in Kingston--great for breakfast. After several visits of experimentation, I've settled on their spinach and feta omelette with fries. Cooked light, not too wet, and not too crunchy. Their strawbanella waffle (strawberries, bananas, Nutella) is also pretty great but way too much sugar. I haven't ventured too far into their after-breakfast menu, but if it's like their breakfast menu I'm sure it's okay. read more

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The food here was SO GOOD!! The service was not . Our waitress seemed to be in her own world right up until the end when we needed the check and even then she charged us wrong read more

The service is good and the staff seem to like what they are doing giving it a nice atmosphere. The food is a step up from most dinners. I had a short rib with delicious gravy, mash potatoes and the fresh green beens were sautéed in garlic like that of a nice restaurant. It came with a nice salad. It was $24 but it feed the left overs feed me and my wife lunch the following day. The same dish in a regular restaurant would is $28 to $38 depending on the place. The next time we went we each got French Onion soup which was delicious, not salty like too many places tend to make and we split a chef salad. I never saw more meat on a Chef salad. The next day my wife and I made sandwich's for lunch out it. The two times I went there I was impressed. Will return. read more

Basic diner food. Breakfast is best meal of the diner. Steakhouse wedge is amazing. Perogies greasy and very garlicy. I've had better corned beef hash. Still would go back next time we are in Kingston read more

Large and popular diner. Service is excellent. I ordered the corned beef hash with two eggs. They note it is their "speciality." Not impressed. Very little corned beef... 85% of it was potatoes. Kinda dry. The home fries with peppers and onions were very good. Came with toast. By the end of the meal, I was "carbed out" for days. read more

b.overly_delicious @kings_valley_diner Kingston, NY: Everyone has the one diner they grew up with. The one they spent late hours sipping coffee and smoking cigarettes in until the morning sunrise. For me that was the Barclay Heights diner, but for my kingston friends it was Michael's. Kings Valley wasn't on my radar (KVD for short) but maybe that's because it was called Texas Lunch until 2001. I was already mostly done with my late night cheese fries and gravy faze by the time it changed names. Some people swear by KVD, but I never had a reason to change my spot. I found myself here over Christmas break and was pleasantly surprised. Pierogis with bacon (I'd say lardons) and fried brussels with honey sirachi and chipotle mayo were passed around the table. Steak salad looked spectacular and my burger was exactly as expected. Everything was delicious. We had a much better experience than the last time I was at EverReady. They were totally packed. I would definitely recommend. #kingston #diner #kvd #kingsvalleydiner #burger #pierogi #brussels #steak #hveats #igeats #hvfoodies #ulster #hudsonvalley #dinerfood #eater #nyeats #ulstereateriesunfiltered @above_weddings read more

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place this place sucks I ordered my food to pick up. I had to wait 25 minutes. The order was completely wrong when I got home went back and they gave me another order which was completely wrong again. I was upset and I said I should ask for my money back. The guy didn't even hesitate. He said here take your money didn't hesitate to fix the problem that they had over an hour and 15 minutes. I waited for food that I did not receive they don't want to please their customers. read more

The service was very quick . We got our food in less than 10 min ! Our food was warm , good , and delicious. The dinner looks a little old school but overall it was amazing ! read more

Kings Valley Diner - Hollywood Burger - Diners Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Just a quickie review after a 5-year, Covid-induced absence. We're happy to be back, and have to give a shout-out to the kitchen for what were the best-made, best-presented, and most generous serving of grilled green beans I've had from any restaurant, ever. Five stars and a pedestal for that dish! read more

Great waitress, prompt food. A pleasant surprise for a mid day stop on a weekend. I'd definitely go here again.

The food is always good,been there a few times ,but the waitresses are always terrible nasty attitudes and always rushing us out,that's the only reason I avoid the place if you are lucky to get a nice person to serve you it's great but probably not. read more

The food here is better than most other diners in the area. This place is always busy

Good diner. Good food. Good price. More choices than your stereotypical diner which I liked. Nothing out of this world but definitely a faithful consistent choice read more

Stopped here before heading back to CT on a dreary Sunday afternoon. I must say it was one of the sunny spots of the day. Arriving at 2pm we had no wait. We were presented with a typical huge, 2-sided diner style menu, which had everything you'd expect, but also a nice selection of signature salads and sandwiches. I chose a cup of chili and their take on a Cobb salad, which was laid on a bed of baby spinach, and included an entire grilled chicken breast. The chili was just OK, and was probably made with more convenience than scratch items. The Cobb salad was a delight, and included their House dressing, a tangy, lemony creamy Italian. Our server was a definite pro, taking our entire party of 6's order without writing anything down, and didn't miss a thing, a detail, or a special request...and in our group, there were several! Thanks Kings Valle, we'll be back! read more

Kings Valley Diner - This is just the front side of their menu! - Diners Near Me - Kingston, New York

Absolutely amazing experience, you can see generations at work here. I would recommend the diner to anyone in the area, it's a taste of the essence of America. read more

The food was good and they didn't take that long for them to make it. there was a bunch of ambience. There was a lot of pictures. One of the pictures the White House and the bathroom is colorful and everywhere is colorful. It's really nice there. read more

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very overpriced and the food is very basic. I paid $28 for wings and french fries yesterday!! Like wtf?! (and this was takeout!)

It was good clean services our waiter was very nice. The ambiance is good, lighting a little too bright in some booths. The food was excellent for breakfast for dinner. I would go back for the pancakes!! read more

KVD, Kingston Valley Dinner. I honestly do not know how Sean keeps doing what he does here, day after day, year after year, but he does. He's put magic & love together & creates lovagic, that's horrid lol. Sorry. Gulp. He creates something special. Just look when you arrive. It's in the smiles of the beautiful ladies, who greet you with kindness. It's in the way your food's prepared. I like to create my own dishes & their kind voices smile & oblige. A fave of mine is broiled salmon, with poached eggs on their cooked spinach. I love sautéd mushrooms & onions on top, toast on side. I get hollandaise sauce on the side, ohhh yea. The coolest part, is that as soon as your order is in his staff's hands, the magic begins. It's exactly like being home. Surrounded by people you love, who love & respect you. The only way cooking is done at home is by infusing love & laughter into each dish prepared. Same with KVD. I swear, my family whispered into their ears. Told many of those working there what I like & how I prefer it cooked. If you don't trust me, just ask the beautiful lady standing ready to take your order. Tell her your preferences, don't be a glut please! Please!They cook for numerous family members apparently. Honestly, I don't know, I've never eaten in his restaurant. I do know I've never eaten anything from here I'm not dying to eat again. They remind me how much fun eating is. Probably sounds trite but I must say, your trite is my delightful then. Sorry. However, this does not mean that I haven't eaten his magical foods at least three times a week or more. Hey. Chillax! I get nuts busy & completely forget to eat. Never ever have I called KVD & not been delighted by what arrives to me. Never ever have I not tried to eat more then I'm able to as the foods soooo good. Next time you feel like magic, try KVD. But shhhh, it's a secret. Don't tell lol read more

I came here with my husband and I enjoyed it very much we got a small Greek salad with chicken fingers and waffle fry's and a side a gravy. I thought everything was delicious. How could I forget to take a picture of the chocolate cake? read more

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My family and I eat in once per week. The food is good! The service is good! Unfortunately the last few times I've ordered food to go, it's the opposite. When I ordered food to go this evening, I mentioned to the young lady that the last few times I ordered food to go, I hardly got any fries with my sandwich. She placed my order through for a Corned Beef Reuben with Sweet Potato Fries, and an extra side of 1,000 island dressing. I know the sandwich with fries is listed for $14.95, plus a $0.50 upcharge for sweet potato fries. When she walked to the back of the house, I noticed she was wearing dark colored sweatpants...SWEATPANTS! When my ordered came out, I took it out of the bag and looked at it. Sure enough, there was less than a handful of fries. At that moment, that's strike 3. It may sound trivial to some people, but when a guest in a restaurant mentions that they were displeased with the lack of fries with their previous 2 to-go experiences, the least the restaurant can do is make an effort to please the guest. You upcharge $0.50 for fries, but can't even make an effort is a sign of this location focusing more on the bottom line than on customer service. It definitely was NOT the fault of the cashier because I know she doesn't make the fries. I mentioned this experience to my family before writing this, and they're in agreement that we will NOT be returning for any reason. I will definitely be speaking about my experiences with others. read more

First the good, mediocre food, and slow service. Next the health hazard!! When your meal arrives you get a little stack of extra napkins. That sit on your table for your meal in case you don't need them. Can you guess what happens to the unused stack of napkins that sat next to Sneezy, Coughy, and the other 5 disgusting dwarves after they leave. Yup right back to the supply to be used for the next table. Make sure you have shots if you eat there. read more

Good service, cozy atmosphere for a diner. My meal was delicious and was a generous portion.

The only good thing about this place is their food. Most of the AM staff are rude and don't even try to engage with you, which makes it easier to take it to go. The ambience is nice too though. read more

The food is okay, but the last few times I went, I made the mistake of ordering a dish (salad, pasta, sandwich) which featured a chicken cutlet, which wasn't properly cleaned. It was chewy and had gristle each time and I kept kicking myself for not remembering that about their chicken (I have the exact same problem at Frank Guido's which is a much bigger sin given their prices). Anyway, I digress. I also experienced stomach distress after the last two visits and decided I was done with it. I had been going periodically for about 15 years before throwing in the towel. Now I just avoid it. Sad because I really liked them for a while. There are too many good diner choices in the area to keep going back. read more

Any local knows that KVD is the place!! My friend and I had brunch here today, as we have many times before! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries! Always excellent service, and great food! I was disappointed that they now charge an extra fee for credit card purchases as opposed to cash. This was made clear on the tab and I understand... Just be forewarned that you will be charged a fee if using a credit card as opposed to cash!. read more

Warm and pleasant lighting, nice decor, good food, professional service. Can't ask for anything more.

This place is SO good! We have been to this diner an few times and we are never disappointed. My husband got the avocado toast and I got an breakfast egg wrap - both were fresh and delicious. We also got a muffin for tomorrow morning but it looks so good it might not last that long! 1000% a must try! read more

A great place to get together as a group or for a quick lunch on the go. Great food and efficient service! Great atmosphere all around.