How sad the Laurel Diner is Racist!! They will NOT deliver to the lower income areas of Long Beach. Hung up on my son when he heard it was for Channel Park Homes. "Falso" a manager to my horror confirmed the unthinkable and said "We do not deliver there" and hung up on him, not even giving him a chance to say we can pick it up. We called back and spoke to the supposed owner and he as well confirmed "we do not deliver to the courts and North Park homes". We will now take our $150 order and support another local business in Long Beach. #boycottlaureldinerlbny #laureldinerareracist #laureldinerlbnyprejudice #laureldinerlbnyboycott #news12longisland @news12longisland @abcnewsnewyork @cbsnewsnrwyork @laureldinerlbny **See owners Racist explanation below! Says they have been robbed! That can happen anywhere, Its Daytime and the "Courts" CPH of Long Beach has Cameras everywhere! Owner is hiding his true racist sentiment of a small area in our community shame on #laureldinerlbny #boycottlareldinerlbny. what a lame excuse again really? Cameras make it SAFE. Cameras are ALL over Manhattan and inside most businesses in New York!! You just proved what a Racist you are Andrew from your response it is very clear. #laureldinerlbny #boycottlaureldiner read more

Let me start out by saying this. I have a love hate relationship with this place. I love everything about it but I hate waiting what seems like an eternity to be seated. The reason you wait so long is the food is simply amazing and the place is always packed. Once you actually get seated by the owner Andrew who is a really nice guy & makes you feel very welcomed every meal I have ever eaten here has been a home run. Salads are huge. Burgers are some of the best I've had anywhere. The fried chicken is surprisingly pretty damn good too for a diner. Dessert? I would recommend you eat it first unless you're starving, or get it to go after you stuff yourself on dinner. YUM!! I could go on but you get the idea. The only slight drawbacks other than the wait: The servers do their best to keep up with the masses but sometimes seem a bit overwhelmed but it's understandable to me since I've worked in a few really busy places. Some of the prices seem a little high but for the quality of the food served I don't mind paying, it's money well spent. Overall: You really can't go wrong at this place. I actually drive out from Queens to eat there so you know it's good. read more

We stopped here after a movie at the nearby cinema because everyone was hungry and with two kids in tow between the two families, we really needed a casual down to earth place. Laurel fit the bill perfectly. We had a very attentive gentleman taking care of us. The burgers that the kid in the other family ordered looked very good, I wish I ordered that, not that anything was wrong with my order, I am just a huge fan of burgers in any form and place. I went with a chicken salad sandwich. They were out of rye bread so I went with the multigrain option and it was well toasted just as I asked. My older son had a gyro and my little one just had plain pasta with butter. Hubby had some kind of salad, can't remember, said it was good. I love diners in general precisely because they are so casual, truly make you comfortable and we felt that way here. We will be back when we are in the area. read more

My family and I were in Long Beach over the weekend and happened upon the Laurel Diner. Our experience was truly exceptional and the food was outstanding. Very rarely do I feel moved to leave a review, but they are a class act and deserve to be commended. It's clear that they put great pride in what they offer their consumers and use quality ingredients. The diner was immaculate and our server was personable and attentive..... even on a jam-packed Saturday night !! My husband is a burger connoisseur and said that Bleu Burger was one of the best he has ever had. I had the strip steak (which is something I would never usually order in a diner) but it was just as good as what you would get in an NYC steakhouse. The Laurel Diner is now at the top of our "go to" list - keep up the great work !!! read more

What do I want/expect from a Diner? Good food, good price, good service. The Laurel brings Me Great food at a good price. Friendly and attentive staff. I have eaten many times there, and I miss it since I moved out of town, I always make a point to visit when I'm in town and get a Great meal. Blue cheese on a burger or steak..cooked medium rare to perfection. add sweet potato fries and a dessert and I'm Done LOL! I have no doubts when I recommend this place to friends and family and my Brother in law still talks about the meal he had there with me a while back. I'm looking forward to a thanksgiving week visit in a few days! Lets not even talk about the Pumpkin pancake Madness..!!! My picture is the last meal I had there. Outstanding. : ) read more

I've been a regular at this diner for over a decade, but it seems like they've been declining over time. When you call to place an order, they rush you off the line. Once you pick up your food and ask for extra sauce or dressing, a young employee assures you it's included, but when I get home, it's nowhere to be found. They simply stuff your food into a takeout container, and if it doesn't all fit, they cram it in, resulting in a messy, squished meal when you finally open it up. After spending $25 to $35 on a main dish, you'd expect better service and care. It's really disappointing; I now only go there when I have no other options. read more

I had the pleasure of dining in this fine establishment. What took me back (in a great way) was the way I was kindly greeted by the owner and seated. He was a pure gentlemen and very talkative.It was like the old days where people interact with other people. The place is SUPER SUPER CLEAN! The food ? SIMPLY AMAZING! The dinner specials are like something out of regular restaurant and so many creative dishes to choose from. Luv the decor and the ambiance and the service was excellent. Will be coming back for sure. Great job guys keep up the good work! read more

This diner is cute and everything and the food was okay but the waitress that waited on our table was so rude. I didn't know how I wanted my cheeseburger cooked because I was just indecisive and the waitress snapped , "what do you mean you don't know how you want it cooked, its a hamburger." .. just very rude. I would rather go right across the street where they were polite, the food was good and prices were better. maybe not as cute inside but definitely a better experience. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking to try this place for the first time. We placed an order for delivery and were told it would take 45 minutes. Over an hour later we called to check on our order and were told there was nothing in the system for our address. We asked to speak to the manager and were told they don't deliver to our area. Would have been nice if someone had told us that when we called or at least given us a call back to let us know! read more

Absolutely terrible service. We had to flag down our servers after waiting there for at least a half hour, I'm not even joking. The bus boys were good, and came to give us drinks, but that's about it. When the waitress finally came, she was rude and didn't give us the time of day. She even cut me off at times. Don't ever go here!!!! There is a diner across the street that will be much better service. read more

If you are looking for amazing diner food, great atmosphere, and friendly waitstaff look no further because I found it at the Laurel Diner. They make you feel like one of the family. I went there for breakfast i had amazing waffles, nice warm coffee and I had friendly chatter with the waitress that served us. I will definitely go back! And I recommend the Laurel Diner to everyone of all ages! read more

I recently had as my entree seafood fra Diablo. The portion was sizable the amount of fish was overwhelming. I would put this dish up against any top Italian restaurant. The service is always excellent and very attentive to the needs of the patrons that are eating at the Laurel. It's a traditional diner that has a buzz and a bit of panache. The ambience is comfortable and well lit. read more

after a cold sunrise morning with my friends, we came to this diner and the waiters and waitresses were so welcoming with big smiles on their faces despite it being so early. the food is to DIE FOR and came so quickly, and the coffee is one of the best cups i ever had... well 4 cups. i highly recommend this diner, if you're in the area you should stop by! love this place!!! read more

As good as it gets is spot on! This place is a local gem. There is something for everyone. Their daily specials are always fresh and a great value. They have the best soups ever. Last visit I lucked out and had a creamy, delicious butternut squash. If you are anywhere Long Beach your best place for great food at great prices is the Laurel! read more

I just moved here from LA and went with some friends after surfing so was super hungry. The food was awesome and l love the decor. I felt right at home.. And let me not forget my number one reason that I will be back. The waitress I think her name was Laurie. A smile that put me on a cloud. No need to go anyplace else, I found my NY spot read more

Best diner around! Food is always fresh, large portions and great service. Love some of their seasonal items such as the pumpkin pancakes but they also have amazing salads. Definitely enough to feed 2 or save half for later. With so many diners closing, I'm so glad the Laurel is still here! read more

I was in New York visiting family and came across this gem last month. Great neighborhood eatery. Clean updated decor, friendly service and most important -- AMAZING FOOD. The meals are made fresh from scratch and it shows. Can't wait to try Laurel again on my next visit to New York. read more

We've been to The Laurel several times over the years and it is a consistently solid diner. The food is delicious, the staff is pleasant, the service is spot on, it's an excellent experience every time we go. Highly recommended. Have a burger, and don't forget dessert! read more

I come to this diner at least once a week and could not recommend this more! The staff is super friendly and accommodating. My dad is a very picky eater and they always make sure to find a way for him to enjoy himself. 10/10 recommend if you are in the area! read more