I haven't stepped foot in a diner in over 20 years. Every time I tried in the past, it was the same story: overpriced food, lousy quality, and a dying culture kept alive only by Instagram trends. I am so glad this place proved me wrong. They stick to their traditional roots and put real heart into their food. The home fries are seasoned to perfection--crispy on the edges with a soft, perfectly cooked interior. While the eggs on their own are standard, pairing them with their hollandaise, Canadian bacon and an English muffin turns it into an absolute home run. The real star, though, was the pecan banana bread buttermilk pancakes. I was initially worried it would just be a lazy sprinkling of pecans on top, but I couldn't have been more wrong. The pancakes were pillowy soft with banana chunks inside, and--the ultimate game-changer--served with WARM syrup. Something so simple, yet so rare! Hats off to the chef, owner, line cook. This easily beats any over-hyped "trendy" pancake spot out there. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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Mineola Diner has a lot of nerve calling itself a diner--it's really just an OVERPRICED, DUMPY COFFEE SHOP. For these prices, you're much better off going to a real diner. WE WERE OVERCHARGED TWICE BY $10! We ordered two omelets, and our check somehow came to $45 with no itemized breakdown. When we questioned it, our server--a petite brunette woman who appeared to be in her late 20s to early 30s--insisted it was correct. After we pushed back, she claimed she had confused our order with a different omelet. There isn't a single omelet on the menu that costs anywhere close to $22 each, and that excuse makes even less sense considering we were the only customers there. She adjusted the bill to $35, but the total should have been less than that as well. Even then, the tax was still wrong. On top of that, they added a credit card fee without any notice. There was no sign, no mention on the menu, and no warning beforehand. The food was just as disappointing. The home fries were mushy and barely edible. Despite overcharging us more than once, our server NEVER APOLOGIZED! Hidden fees, inaccurate charges, terrible service, and mediocre food--this place is a rip-off, and we definitely won't be back. read more

This is a real old school diner! I'd only heard of it because my Yelp buddy, Joel H. is a regular here. It looks like a repurposed railroad car and seems like it could roll away on wheels at any moment! The chrome exterior with a bright neon sign takes you back to the diners of the 50's and that's because the Mineola diner has been in business for 75 years! Inside, the lunch counter seating, Formica tables, vinyl booth bench seats and corner jukebox are typical of that era. The menu is more modern though with tabloid size printed plastic placards and separate specials card for brunch and drinks. Any diner worth their salt serves a full range of breakfast and that includes fried eggs (any way you want them), bacon, pancakes & omelets off the steel flat top grill. My wife orders from the breakfast specials menu, the Scott Tenorman Homemade Chili & Cheddar Omelet with Home Fries. Chili in an omelet is pretty original and it works. I have to try the homemade Corned Beef Hash topped with 2 eggs over EZ. The accompanying home fries are extra well done, just the way I like it with a crispy crust. I've had better hash, but it's not bad. Both breakfast platters come with your choice of buttered toast and I smother mine in runny egg yolk. We definitely found a gem here in the Mineola Diner and will have to make this a regular stop for breakfast and lunch! Too bad they don't serve dinner and only open until 2pm. read more

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Probably one of the better diners I ate at, the food was good but jalapeños was a going bad, it's expected. The service was nice, and atmosphere was typical diner style. Will definitely be back read more

Mineola Diner - Diners Near Me - Mineola, New York

Great food, good service. We enjoy going there for breakfast. The coffee is really good

This place is a neighborhood gem!! Almost 80 years in business and definitely deserves a shout out. Owned by two brothers, the place is old school diner charm. The food is fantastic and always cooked exactly the way we like it. This is my son and my favorite breakfast and lunch spot in mineola. It's always mandatory we stop in for a bite to eat and friendly service when we are in the neighborhood and especially when we are at Mr. Cheapos record store just a few steps away!!! Definitely give them a try!!! read more

Good service, good food. Got the deluxe chicken wrap plus avocado and fries. Family tried burgers and waffles looked pretty good. The fountain soda was a little flat but otherwise everything here was good. It's pretty close to NYU labgobe hospital with some limited parking space, but street parking readily available read more

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Great fast service. Everything was so good. We were visiting Hofstra and while a little drive was well worth it. Love the ambiance of the place. Will definitely be going back next time we are in town! read more

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Retro diner with typical long issuance customer service. Food was ok, not the best with cups and dish hygiene. I might eat here again only if I'm feeling retro diner experience within the area. read more

Mineola Diner - Old Fashioned Buttermilk Breakfast Pancakes Eggs over medium Thomas' English Breakfast Muffin - Diners Near Me - Mineola, New York

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Service & food was very good will go back next time for breakfast today had lunch was reasonably price ok

Great breakfast, friendly and fast service and charming old style diner. It's small so there's not a lot of space for larger groups. read more

Mineola Diner - Classic Eggs Benedict Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Mineola, New York

Awful just awful food. The waitress was sweet. The physical plant is dated and kinda dirty. Old school is charming but it has to be kept up. Could not recommend this read more

I grew up in New Hyde Park for 34 years. Lived in Mineola for 16 years and never tried this place until now. I will say it's by far the best diner I've ever eaten at! Don't know what coffee they use but it's the absolute best. Me and my wife went here on Veterans Day because we had the day off. It's clean, cute and cozy! The waitress we had was so nice and very attentive. I don't know how they did it but the breakfast was better than any diner I've ever had! Hadn't been there for 50 years, now I plan to be a regular!! Give it a try, I promise you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Best egg white omelettes ever!!! Staff exceptional, reasonably price, large portions !

This is an update of an older review. This diner is in the official registry of "original diners" and pictured in most of the books on these places. The place is amazing and the owners Mike & Shane are wonderful owners and hosts. We there for breakfast and it was truly a memorable experience. I was there with my wife and two friends. You're greeted with a smile and welcome. It is small and seating is limited but there was plenty of space for us in the side room. The food here is just amazing this morning we had the Trough which are eggs with a little of everything else mixed in. There were a couple of omelettes that are always incredibly tasty and I had the banana-buttermilk pancakes (with scrambled eggs). These were amazing-tasty-fluffy. Essentially, delicious!!! I am a member of multiple organizations and we all use this diner for meetings. It is the perfect venue with the perfect menu and great service! read more

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Very good small yet friendly classic diner. My son and I stopped by a Sunday morning around 9am for breakfast and both pleasantly surprised of their overall taste and portion size. Parking lot is small but plenty street parking nearby. read more

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The Mineola Diner is cozy and old-fashioned, staffed with friendly servers who are attentive and quick with the service. It's a great place to enjoy classic diner food in a nostalgic setting. They offer a weekend brunch menu that changes every once in a while. Definitely try their pancakes-they're heavenly good. read more

Mineola Diner - Brunch menu - Diners Near Me - Mineola, New York

They have one of the most unique recipes for corn beef hash. It's DELICIOUS This is also 1 of the best places in the area to get a Philly cheesesteak! The bread is delicious and certainly tastes as if it's freshly made! The service is usually swift. The food takes a little longer but that's to be expected bc it's usually crowded. The diner is very small and gets crowded quickly so if you plan to go on a weekend, come early or late, just not during peak hours! Gives classic diner vibes and I'll always come here to get my faves. Unique tastes with classic bites! read more

Amazing comfort food, wonderful staff. Old school diner atmosphere. Loved it! Get the trough and the challah French toast

Small spot, innovative menu. A lot of unique items. Fair pricing, slightly smaller portions. But better quality food and execution. My new go-to spot for diner time. read more

Bad awful, the bacon look like it was a week ago. It's so cold hashbrowns looked and taste awful. read more

Mineola Diner - Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Mineola, New York

How have I lived in the neighborhood and have never stepped foot into this gem of a diner until St. Paddy's Day! Since then I've returned and now a staple on Sunday mornings. I love how the ambiance gives patrons a taste of the past and ran very nicely by owners, cooks, waitstaff, etc. Upon arrival you are greeted and seated as soon as possible. If there's a wait, it's worth it. There's about 3-4 parking spots via lot but a municipal parking via back and/or lots of street parking. I LOVE how the brunch specials are truly special and changed on a weekly basis. We've enjoyed thus far iced and hot coffees with almond milk (would suggest offering oat milk as well), blueberry protein pancakes with a side of turkey bacon, lox omelet, Greek omelet, and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch waffle. Ask the waitress or waiter for the home fries to be well done if you like them a little cruncher like we do. The service is always with a smile and he/she will constantly check-in. The food is prepared with urgency so you won't have to wait very long for your order. It's a very quaint place and I can't believe the first time I've ever stepped foot into this historic diner was in my 40s. Next time, I will definitely provide you all with mouth watering photos of our order(s). I decided to be in the moment instead of on the phone while I enjoyed each and every savoring bite. Don't be like me and continuously walk by, drive by, bike ride by this LITTLE GEM in Mineola without stepping foot into it until my 40s. I wish I would have found this place sooner! It took a Ridgewood, Queens foodie to get me step food inside and I haven't regretted it for a minute. A MUST TRY AND REVISIT! read more

I just had an amazing breakfast at the Mineola Diner. Omelette cooked exactly as I asked and delicious. I had the Farmers omelette, was rich with vegetables, sausage, ham and more. Vegetables were cooked perfectly soft with little crunch. Sorry didn't take a picture but looked too good to take time before digging in. Cozy old school dinner with friendly atmosphere read more

Philly cheesesteak - 4/5, just a standard Philly cheesesteak. New Yorker burger - 3/5, not much flavor, bun tastes like a cheap low quality grocery store bun, patty has no flavor and a little overcooked. Before I opened the box, I was so confused why the bun wasn't round; then it looks like the edge of my bun was slightly burnt, so it was "tucked in", ha?! FYI - pay cash to avoid credit card charge (unless your credit card cash back % is higher than the credit card charge % ) read more

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I really like this little place. Very old school. I go out of my way for breakfast here. Good food and quite affordable!

Dirty place with terrible food and coffee. Everything was iced cold, home fries tasted freezer burnt.

This is our go-to diner! It's a little place, but food is on point! Staff is always friendly! We come with kids most of the time, and they are welcoming. Everything on the menu is delicious. We come here mostly for breakfast, but their lunches are great too! The kids love the pancakes and oatmeal. They have quite a few varieties of pancakes! I love their home fries. Perfectly seasoned, always hits the spot! The burgers are also delicious! I always order my fries extra crispy, and they are delicious!!!! Overall great casual spot that will hit the spot and you will not be disappointed! read more

As noted old fashioned Mineola Diner's been there 75 years. No real parking, with a side fittings 4 or 5 cars. Sign on street notes No parking. They do Not have outdoor seating nor bicycle parking. We did get side entrance access upon request. Note it's locked from outside and has push-bar from inside. Child high chairs packed on side of entrance door. Acoustics in back room reflect sound so others talking at regular level make for loud sound. Food standardly good. Blueberry waffle has mixed pieces. I added a plate of fresh and whipped cream. Scrambled eggs were light and fluffy. Waitress did give water and coffee, once. Went up to get bill and pay. read more

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Right in the spot Love this place Love the waitress the owners r amazing I love it Best quality food Always fresh ingredients Everything made by order Omg quality service and beautiful spot Can't ask for more read more

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What a pleasant surprise. This place was so clean that it puts most hospitals, I've been in, to shame. The employees are very attentive and kind but all this is overshadowed by the food-I just had the best corn beef hash and home fries in my life. This place is underwhelming on the outside but everything else makes up for it. read more

I've driven past the Mineola Diner on Jericho Turnpike for decades without stopping but today my wife and I finally tried it out for breakfast and we were very pleasantly surprised. It's a small old-fashioned pre-fabricated 'mountain view diner' that dates back to 1948. Our server, Michael, was both helpful and entertaining. I got the Roumanian Steak and Eggs for 15.95 and it was char-grilled deliciousness. My wife got the healthy sounding whole wheat pancakes, turkey bacon and over medium eggs combo. Not only was it all very tasty but it could feed two people and it was only 13.95. There are so few good breakfast places in the Garden City area but Mineola Diner absolutely hit the spot for us. We'll be back. read more

Best breakfast around! Shane and Mike treat everyone like family. Burgers, Steak fries are homemade. Great Greek spinach pie! Cool setting!

Walked in Sunday morning and waited 15 minutes for a table. Service was prompt and we ordered promptly too. Our Western Omlets came out quickly which we appreciated. Managers were on site and I could see that they are very hands on which impressed us. We'll be back. read more

Solid classic LI diner. Sit at the bar. Bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel. Been here For 75 years. read more

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This was our first visit to this diner and we were in awe of the cool vibe and the homey atmosphere. The only reason this place did not get the beloved 5 stars was the horrible parking, but the food was amazing. Both me and the G man had breakfast fare and wow did they serve heart portion. G asked for his geometries extra crispy and they delivered those perfect. He also has a mound of link sausage on top of his scrambled eggs. I ordered the bacon and cheese omelet with rye toast and it was really tasty. This is a bare bones old school diner that closes early but delivers good food at reasonable prices. read more

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Love the family dynamic! Amazing food! 10/10! We tried almost everything on the menu and we have no complaints on any of the orders. Our go to after our meal is chocolate chip pancakes! The place is slightly small but cozy. The back room will be a nightmare if you have 1 loud table. Don't recommend the back room read more

Unfortunately you get what you pay for and even though this diner has heritage it's not what one would call a classic diner . Living in Mineola for over fifty years, I have only been there twice once for breakfast and lunch. Prices compared to other diners are reasonable read more

Food was fantastic. Hubby had blueberry pancakes that were delicious. I had eggs and sausage - so fresh. Great and friendly service.

Stopped in on a Sunday at around noon to grab a quick (late) breakfast to go before hitting the road back to New Jersey. Everyone working there that we interacted with seemed very friendly, and we probably placed our order and got the food within 5 minutes. It was that quick. I just had a sausage and cheese on a roll. I wish the cheese was more melted, but not a huge deal. Hubby got a sausage, egg, and cheese wrap and added bacon, and he said it served its purpose. read more

Visit Date: February 23, 2020 I came here to meet my friend for breakfast. She was with her two kids, her niece and her mother-in-law I had my son. This is a small diner but luckily when we got in we were able to be seated. The staff was super cool about our kids. I get mixed feelings about taking my son anyplace now because with kids sometimes you don't know how they will behave and if other diners or staff will take to them kindly or not. I got my son pancakes, I got an omelette with mushrooms, bacon, and cheese and I got the toast and fries. I don't eat toast and fries usually but I figured my son would have the pancakes or the toast and that the other kids at the table might eat the french fries. The service was fairly fast which anyone with small kids can appreciate. The waitress bought the bill just as my son was getting antsy and ready to run out the door on me. The food was pretty good and the coffee was good too. The waitress kindly bought me a new coffee after my son decided I should have half and half with a splash of coffee. After I downed as much water as I could with a butter knife inside of my water glass because my son decided that was a thing and paid the bill I said goodbye to my friends and headed off to Hicksville Mall to entertain my son. The diner is very cute, it has a retro cozy sort of feel to it. I'd definitely like to come back here without a child or when my son is older to sit and enjoy the ambience more. read more