Bright, inviting exterior, classic diner atmosphere, and genuinely friendly staff made for a promising first impression. Unfortunately, the meal fell short. Our omelets were generously sized but dry, under-seasoned, and filled with soggy vegetables. The crispy, well-cooked home fries were the standout of the plate. The presentation was just as uninspired as the flavor as this was one of the few meals I've had that didn't inspire me to reach for my camera. read more

This hole in the wall in Valatie sits directly on a creek and Main Street. It needs a better sign as the entrance is a nondescript multi level building, with an awning. Inside there is a dining area that wraps around bathrooms. On the counters, staff left their empty gum wrappers, staff drink coolers, dirty rags, half eaten sandwiches, empty bottles, refilled Tostitos jars with stinky substances, papers, and cloths etc. At the counter there was a long wait. Regular visitors brought their own food. Several of the service vitrines were cracked. The glass + tableware racks that busboys brought, were very dirty (see pictures, replace them). My meatloaf sandwich - which is a staple that I usually opt for, when there are many items, was filled with carrot and greens; which left a weird taste, that was not meatloafy on my palette! The sides were good, the coffee as well: but the coffee was always empty. The food is middle of the road. Service is slow and lacks a single 'leader' who can keep business humming along. People waited to pay. Cash was left unpaid on the register - people just gave up and walked out. It is very very chaotic. Food is passable, not refined. Coffee refills took a very long time. Chaotic female wait staff, that creates massive dining room problems and backups for diners wanting to pay. Staff make problems not solving them! Review: -4 read more

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We've been to Main Street Diner at least a dozen times now. While I've tried working my way through their menu, there's still a lot I want to try. Salads are huge. Burgers are good. Onion rings, great. You can't beat their prices on breakfast and their typically large servings. One thing was pretty average is their breakfast gravy. I'm hoping it was an off day as it was a bit bland. For the most part, the service is good. read more

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This is a great little Eatery in Valatie. Their Breakfasts are excellent and the prices are super reasonable. Portions are generous. Service is prompt, efficient, friendly, accommodating and consistent. I love that they open at 6:00 AM too. Most breakfast places don't open until 7:00 A.M. or later. It's great to get out early in the morning during the long days of summer and dine on a little high quality breakfast sustenance that is enjoyable and reasonable. Yesterday I had the Blueberry Pancakes, a side of Scrambled Eggs, a large Orange Juice and Ice Water with Lemon. The Blueberry Pancakes were delicious! Even the Short Stack portion was huge. If you are in the Valatie - Kinderhook area, stop in. The Diner serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. I can't wait to try the French Onion Soup (for $5.50) next. read more

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I and My family have gotten food here many times and every time it's perfect. The wait staff are beyond amazing and very easy to talk to. Highly recommend!! read more

Great service ,Big portions ,Great traditional diner Friendly staff and fast service worth the stop for sure ....

The staff here are great. I love how they decorate for all the holidays. Our food came out hot and perfect. Our wait kept the coffee flowing which is what we love. read more

Main Street Diner - Turkey clubs - Cafes Near Me - Valatie, New York

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Great diner food with pleasant staff. Very reasonably priced. A group of us have gone once a week for years.

Great breakfast! Prices good, atmosphere good, food plentiful and delicious! Will definitely return!

The food is really good and big portions . Friendly staff. I wish they had mimosas for brunch . read more

Very excellent breakfast and their Reuben is so yummy! But they have to improve their nighttime lighting if they want me there after dark!

There's nothing fancy here, but the service is the sweetest on earth, and they do a good job with all of the diner standards. I wouldn't personally go for the entrees, but if you're looking for a gooey tuna melt or a nice salty, cheesy bowl of French onion soup, the Main Street Diner will deliver the goods for dirt cheap. The gigantic Aegean salad is also pretty tasty (if you're not upset by iceberg in your salad) and enough food to feed a family of four. Even by diner standards this place doesn't really have an atmosphere to speak of, but the chilly institutional vibes are mostly counteracted by the waitress who addresses everyone as "my love" and knows her regulars by name. Not a place to bring your friend who demands hourly infusions of oat milk lattes, but definitely a small-town institution that will serve your cheap diner coffee with a smile every time. read more

Main Street Diner - Insanely huge large Aegean salad - Cafes Near Me - Valatie, New York

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I have been there 3 times and going again this week, absolutely amazing all the way around...

Many of the dishes are way too spicy, especially the soups. I threw away the green pea soup because it was inedible. Since most of the customers are seniors it's strange that they would not provide a less spicy cuisine. I stick with the eggs and the potatoes to play it safe. I must add that the service is always top notch. Kudos to Roberta who manages to stay sweet and efficient at the same time read more

Friendly family service. Cute location. Great menu-specials. Decent coffee. Sat outside on a sunny Sunday. Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

Main Street Diner - Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Valatie, New York

Superb dish of peppers and veal. My only suggestion is that the kitchen cuts the meat into smaller bite-sized portions. Ideally the meat should be spoon cut to indicate how tender it is. Anyhow, order this dish when it is available. It is excellent read more

Little holes in the wall can sometimes leave Big impressions. Food is always excellent service is always on point not to mention the home town feel. read more

Ate breakfast there this morning. It was delicious. It is very popular with the locals and we see why. We kept looking at what other people were receiving. The service was great and very friendly. read more

If someone told me this was a local institution I'd believe it. Friendly and fast no frills service, cozy dining room and the big portion size with extra calories were just what we needed after a day of adventures. ++ French onion soup: I'm no cheese person but the mozzarella really was a fun and tasty treat with this one, and the soup kept its heat till the last spoonful. The only wish is for bigger onion chunks, but the flavour was there and I'm not going to bother touching authenticity because this is a decent soup no matter how I cut it Athenian grilled chicken with linguini: again, let's leave "Athenian" out of this, because the food was delicious! Chicken was reasonably tender and pasta was cooked just right, and there was a generous amount of feta. The only wish here is for more diced tomatoes read more

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Always have a great meal at Main Street. Good food, service and pricing... Can always get right in and waitresses always seem to be very friendly... read more

the food as always spot on, i could not say i have had everything on the menu, have tried many items, most of which were exceptional. my first choice is the eggs benny, always done to perfection, the sandwitches are as well very good, have not had all,but what i have were well made. another choice is the fisherman platter, scallops,shrimp,sole (i think) stuffed and very tasty. the most important thing about the food ALL the items are of good quality, and fresh. I love this affordable, super clean,wonderful service,friendly atmosphere, and i thank the owner and the staff for having one of few family friendly, affordable places to eat. read more

This place has good basic diner food. Good mozzarella sticks. My crispy chicken sandwich and fries was also yummy. Nice dining room and friendly people. read more

This is a solid choice for a diner meal. Good service and good food. I never order diner burgers... this one was good...nice char....fries were eh seemed like a mix of fries...different brands? A bit cold. Wife loved the chicken soup. We have been here 3x it is consistent. Get the mozz sticks as a starter... read more

I had breakfast there about 5 years ago and was very happy with it, so my husband and I were looking forward to trying it again. Unfortunately, this breakfast wasn't as enjoyable. The service was excellent and our food came out quickly enough, but it wasn't very enjoyable. We both had omelettes, and they - and the hash browns - were quite bland, and had an "off" taste. I thought it was due to a lack of seasoning (and the mushrooms in my omelette tasted canned), but after adding salt and pepper and taking a few more bites, I can say that it almost tasted as though the flat top hadn't been cleaned well, or some of the cleaning solution hadn't been rinsed off (I'm a retired breakfast chef). I hope they can correct these issues, as I did really enjoy my first breakfast there. read more

Great service, great food easy on the Wallet. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

The food is plentiful and delicious. You get big portions for more than fair prices. A little noisy but it's an old building with charm. I would have given 5 stars except for the woman who seated us did not greet us and took her sweet time showing us to a table. Nothing about her was welcoming. Not even a little smile. Made us feel like we were an annoyance to her. read more

Fun little diner nestled in downtown Valatie. It's homey, in an old building in two rooms, and the rear overlooks the Kill, more like a family lunch counter than a classic diner. The diner fare is pretty standard, although they had excellent goulash and stuffed cabbage on special when we went, everything came out hot and fast. Service was prompt and friendly, and there was a little local color in the artwork and fellow restaurant patrons. Hiya Hon Factor: 4 out of 5. Coffee test: not a great blend but hot, refilled once. 2 out of 5. Reuben test: acceptable. 3 of 5. Fries test: seem to be home-cut-up steak style fries, but were overcooked and a little oily. 2 of 5 Kids menu/amusement level: six options, smaller portions, bigger kids will want to order off the main menu. Crayons provided but you use the back of the standard paper placemat for activities. No jukebox. 3 of 5. Worth stopping off at and definitely try the specials and ask the server what's good. read more

Main Street Diner - Cafes Near Me - Valatie, New York

This spot gets a solid thumbs up for their food, portions, taste, and excellent value. You can have a delicious sit-down meal for not much more money than fast food! Where they fall a little short is in environmental temperature control. We have been there on moderately chilly days when it was freezing inside, and roasted in there during this past hot July. As for the wait staff, they are friendly, attentive, and just a little forgetful and error prone. Not to a large degree, but with little details, which can become a little annoying. Even with those little things, this is our go-to place for regular dining out. read more

Food always consists of plentiful portions served relatively fast. Great for families with kids. Service is pleasant...and there are great views of the Kinderhook creek from the back section. Can be a little noisy at prime meal times when it's crowded- hard on hearing aids...or those with hearing issues. (Off times are much quieter) read more

Great breakfast in an old school style restaurant. We came in hungry and were not disappointed! We ordered off both menus - everything was cooked perfectly and very fresh. The service was wonderful as well, very cheerful, attentive and accommodating. An overall great experience. read more

Stopped by after a PT evaluation at Columbia Physical Therapy. Great breakfast spot. The restaurant itself is open and spacious, lots of natural light. You don't feel cramped and on top of other customers. The staff was very attentive, coffee cup never empty, never felt rushed. I ordered a short stack of banana pancakes, and home fries, sausage two eggs over easy rye toast. My son ordered a pancake breakfast, it came with eggs sausage, bacon and ham. Everything was great. Would recommend if up here again and out for a drive. read more

Food is great for a diner! Only always had breakfast there. Eggs Benedict is my go to. For the first time, I decided to order a dinner to. The seafood combination and all I could say is omg! Delicious. Who knew? Now I do. read more

Meh... Zucchini sticks were burnt. Chicken fingers were burnt. Onion rings were burnt. Canned mushrooms on a burger? Blech. Limp, barely cooked onions, yuck. The service was really freaking slow too. Definitely won't be going back. read more

Main Street Diner - Canned mushrooms, half way cooked onions, and burnt O rings. Blah. - Cafes Near Me - Valatie, New York

Good, basic food and plenty of it!! Family-owned, friendly, fast service and affordable prices. What's not to love?

This was my favorite place to eat until I received the wrong food in my to go order and they wouldn't make it right. Even after I told the owner I have been a loyal customer for years. In addition, I let him know that if he didn't make it right, I would no longer be patronizing the restaurant. It didn't make a difference..he just did not care. Truly disappointing all the way around. read more

Traveling up the Taconic we were searching for a new spot for dinner. This was around 15 minutes west of the Taconic, through beautiful fields and farms. The service was quick, the food good, and the restaurant was clean. I had a turkey reuben, and my husband had soup. Definitely a 3 star diner. read more

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I've seen a lot of bad reviews, but you don't go to a diner to order authentic Italian or French cuisine. You go for French fries and a burger, and they were delicious. read more

Giving the Café 5 stars for heart. It's a beautiful day, long isolated folks out in droves. The place was slammed, folks waiting for seats and take out. Half our order was wrong, but re-fire handled quickly. Be kind to the herouc wait staff wherever you go. Tip generously. read more

This is actually a diner/restaurant, not a cafe as the name implies. The waitress was very nice and so was the rest of the staff. Food was good. The cream of turkey soup was delicious. Chunks of turkey meat and turkey flavor. Had the baked ziti with meatballs. Potion was huge. The meatballs(2pcs) were huge and tasty. Everyone liked their food. This is a charming place to stop by if you're in the area. Fyi, for the out of towners, you bring the check to the cashier when you are ready to pay. read more

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It's just guaranteed to get a great meal here. Breakfast or lunch... killer spanakopita, omelettes, and pancakes.