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Mineola Diner

3.9 (149 reviews)
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Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Shane N.

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

Jay L.

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

Southern Pecan Banana Bread Buttermilk Pancakes
Carina J.

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!

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Breakfast Pancakes Eggs over medium Thomas' English Breakfast Muffin
Vincent W.

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.

Classic Eggs Benedict Breakfast
Alexandra B.

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.

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Joel H.

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!

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Jesse Y.

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.

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Ming W.

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.

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

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

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1 year ago

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

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

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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!

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

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

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

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Thomas's Ham & Eggery

4.1(1.6k reviews)
1.8 mi
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The one thing I love about using the Yelp app to discover hidden gems is that you never know where…read moreit will take you. That being said, on September 23rd I was in search of something new and exciting and I was guided to Thomas's Ham & Eatery. I have passed Thomas's Ham & Eatery over a dozen times, and thought that the parking lot was rather small so I just kept it moving. Driving into the confined area, I found parking immediately with room to spare. Stepping inside of Thomas's Ham & Eater, a wave of happiness hit me--bright, sudden, and uplifting, like the effervescence from a freshly popped bottle of champagne. The happy atmosphere of the dining area was so contagious I immediately followed suit and put on a happy face. Looking around the restaurant and soaking it all in , I saw tons of people enjoying their meal while listening to groovy sounds such as; The Eagles - Peaceful Easy feeling, Bonnie Tyler- Total Eclipse of my heart, and so much more, but I got overly excited when Elton John & Kiki Dee's- Don't Go Breaking My Heart came on. I was in full sing along mode as I was seated. Now, I would love to talk about the food and service. The restaurant was clean and tables were freshly wiped. My waitress provided impeccable service as she stayed in catering mode. She supplied everything that I needed with kindness and passion. She was very patient and did not mind coming back to see when I was actually ready to order after looking over the menu. I went totally off the grid and ordered Cajun Omelette. It consisted of Louisiana Andouille Sausage (LAS), Tomato, Scallions & Green Peppers, and served with Home Fries & Toast- $16.45. Despite the small amount of LAS, the omelette was a grand slam. I really enjoyed it, the home fries had a few peppers and onions and just enough burn to let you know that they were not entirely overcooked but you will have that crunch. I did ask for lite butter on the rye toast, instead I received enough butter to lubricate bicycle gears, I scrapped it off and kept it moving, no harm no foul, keeping a positive vibe. The coffee was just as good and I really enjoyed it as well. I give Thomas's Ham & Eatery 3 1/2 stars but the atmosphere and tone boosts it up to 5 stars, I will definitely be returning for another HAPPY MEAL! Inspire more, Yelp more!

Thomas Ham & Eggery is a real deal diner for breakfast, brunch or lunch closing the kitchen at 3pm…read more To accommodate us getting there close to cutoff and behind a small few waiting to be seated, the host let us order at the counter and start with coffee. When a table opened up they happily let us seat in the nearby booth. Very cool place to have breakfast diner style

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4.5(131 reviews)
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First off, I will say that getting there can be a little confusing if you've never been before…read more Since it's near the train station, the street you have to turn down looks more like a shopping area, so it kind of throws you off and doesn't immediately seem like the correct turn. Other than that little bit of confusion, everything else was good. Because the hospital and several doctor's offices are nearby, you'll notice a lot of hospital workers and people in scrubs coming in for breakfast and lunch, which is always a good sign. Walking in, we were greeted right away and told we could sit wherever we wanted. The service was good, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a diner classic diner ambiance and casual vibes. The food was definitely yummy overall. I had the eggs over medium with corned beef hash and home fries, and that was really good. My partner had the bacon omelet, and he said the quality of the bacon was really good and that they were generous with the amount they put inside the omelet. He also ordered french fries, which he wasn't really a fan of. They had a thicker consistency and didn't have much flavor, but they weren't terrible either. One disappointment was finding out they no longer serve waffles, because I was definitely looking forward to a Belgian waffle. We ended up getting pancakes instead, and honestly, I wouldn't recommend them. The pancake was kind of weird it didn't absorb the syrup at all, and the syrup itself tasted watered down. I'd say stick to the main breakfast items and you'll be perfectly fine.

What a delightful dining shop. Seriously, sometimes simple is better. We were visiting a patient…read moreat Langone and took a short break to grab something to eat. We took a short walk (less than 5 minutes) from the emergency room to the perfect place to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch. Besides having a great team here, the food is well prepared and tasty. Besides a 5 minute walk from the hospital, it's right across the street from the Mineola LIRR Station. Perfect place to pick up some coffee-breakfast on your way to the city. We had two simple meals: Tuna Fish on Rye Toast - Excellent tasty tuna on well toasted rye with delicious fries. Greek wrap with grilled checkin - A wonderful wrap filled with tasty salad and grilled chicken. All was good and very satisfying. The team here is wonderful and enthusiastic. They are a simple-clean-bright atmosphere. KUDOS to the team at Station Plaza Coffee Shop & Diner

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Station Plaza Coffee Shop & Diner - Ham Omelette, delicious

Ham Omelette, delicious

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The Chef's Corner

4.0(206 reviews)
0.6 mi
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This place has been on my To Do list for awhile. I popped in on a random Saturday around 11am while…read moreI was running errands. I was alone and despite being semi-crowded, there wasn't a wait. This place definitely gives a hole in the wall vibe and that's what I wanted. There are plenty of "brunch vibes" in Long Island and that's not what I was looking for today. Service was super prompt and the food came quick, less than 10 minutes. I ordered the Mexican omelette which was eggs, shredded chicken and oaxacan cheese. I expected the chicken and cheese to be cooked into the omelette - it was actually an egg omelette with the chicken and cheese folded inside. No complaints though; when I had enough eggs, I was able to eat just the chicken. It was well seasoned and not doused in cheese, which I appreciated. Note to self: no sour cream next time. It was unnecessary. The omelette came with a side of home fries. The home fries were the perfect mix of soft and crispy, with onions and peppers. They tasted great. It also came with toast and I added avocado, and made avocado toast... YUM. I had an iced coffee on the side. Nothing special about the coffee- not good or bad. They had almond milk and sugar-free vanilla... yay! Lastly, I took a sausage omelette with sweet potato chips to go for my son and he loved it. I would definitely come back. Thanks for a good experience!

Waiter took a while to get to us, wasn't that busy. The…read moretables are disgusting, they need to be sanded to get all that imbedded soil out. Food was ok. Bacon , sausage eggs were good. I ordered a banana cream stuffed French toast and It just had a small smear of banana cream. It's a shame I seen it on tiktok and was excited. Would I go again, yes every place deserves a second chance!

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Carle Place Diner - 2 eggs over easy with corned Beef hash and French fries

Carle Place Diner

3.1(281 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Carle Place Diner is a home run! I was shocked on how good my dinner was tonight. Service was…read moreawesome and I will definitely come back. Menu has something for everyone. Give it a Try!

We were in the area on July 4th and decided to stop here for lunch. It was me, my husband, and our…read moretwo daughters. The restaurant was pretty empty, which we assumed was because of the holiday. We were greeted right away and seated in a booth. Personally, I found the booth to feel a little closed in, and I wish I had asked for a regular four-person table instead. Our menus and waters were brought out promptly. After ordering, my husband and I were served pickles and coleslaw. My husband enjoyed the pickles, but the coleslaw was pretty bland and dry. My husband ordered the steak panini with potato salad. He said the sandwich was good, but the steak could have used a lot more seasoning and flavor. The potato salad, however, was delicious. I ordered a panini as well. The sandwich itself was good, but it came without any mayo or other condiment, so the bread tasted a little dry. Even a bit of pesto or aioli would have made a big difference. Our 13-year-old ordered the chicken and waffles, and the portion was enormous! It came with four pieces of chicken and a huge waffle. She really enjoyed it. Our 9-year-old ordered the s'mores pancakes and absolutely loved them. They came with plenty of butter and syrup on the side. The menu advertised Jarritos sodas, but unfortunately they didn't have the flavor one of my daughters wanted, so she chose strawberry instead. My youngest ended up getting an apple juice, and I was honestly shocked when I saw it was $5.25 on the bill. Our waiter was excellent throughout the meal. He was attentive, kept our water glasses full, and made sure we had everything we needed. One disappointment was the fountain Coke. I don't drink soda very often, but every now and then I love an ice-cold fountain Coke. Unfortunately, this one was flat. The restroom was clean, but the tables felt a little sticky, and the jukebox didn't appear to be working. Overall, we had a pleasant experience thanks to the friendly service and the generous portions. There are a few things the restaurant could improve, especially with seasoning, condiments on the sandwiches, and checking things like the soda machine and table cleanliness. We'd consider coming back if we're in the area again, but we'd probably try different menu items next time.

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Carle Place Diner - Spinach Omelet with bacon and French fries

Spinach Omelet with bacon and French fries

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3.7(326 reviews)
0.6 mi
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I've been coming to Hildebrandt's since I was a kid, so hosting my baby shower here was an absolute…read morefull-circle moment and they exceeded every expectation! They closed down the restaurant just for us, giving us complete freedom to decorate and rearrange the space for a super intimate feel. The team went above and beyond: helping us set up and pack down, and even pulling out a ladder so we could hang decor from the ceiling! The manager even printed custom menus to match our theme, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was served family-style--they gave us plenty of choices beforehand, and our pick of 2 appetizers and 3 entrees was a massive hit. Days later and I'm still getting messages saying how great the food was and fun/perfect the space was. My husband was even happily eating leftovers the next day because the food was that good! Top it all off with an ice cream bar for dessert, and you have the perfect venue. You truly can't go wrong hosting an event here!

This is my go-to spot when I'm in Williston Park, it's a spot I've been visiting since I was a kid…read moreand will continue visiting since the food and ice cream are so delicious! Ambiance has changed a lot since I was little, now going for more of a horse racing theme since they sponsor a race horse in Saratoga. Very cool but I do miss the vintage vibes! Maybe a few pictures of the original diner would be cool? The food is great. This was my first time trying the Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger and it was so tasty, especially paired with the homemade fries. Milano ice cream is top-tier! It's like cookies & crème but replaces Oreo with Milano cookies. Service was a bit slow, which was odd considering we were one of two tables at the time. Also, we ordered a burger with grilled onions and ended up with a cheeseburger (no onions) instead. Otherwise, all was well and staff was very nice. (Alfredo at the grill is iconic and always the best, always remembers us!) This is a must-try spot- don't miss them at Citi Field either!

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4.1(324 reviews)
3.0 mi
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We were in Connecticut mohigan sun came across the shed. Stopped looked at menu and decided to eat…read morethere. The food was good the sangria good and the waiter Doug was great. He made you feel welcome and comfortable. Such a nice guy.

There is a particular kind of restaurant that understands its job is not to dazzle you into silence…read morebut to make conversation easier. The Shed, on Merrick Avenue, is that kind of place. The dining room is anchored by an olive tree that rises improbably from the center of the floor, its branches catching the light from a constellation of milk-glass globes. Along the bar, bottles glow against whitewashed brick, and the marble counter is set with striped linen napkins. The effect is part farmhouse and part supper club, and it is more inviting than either would be on its own. The menu favors familiar dishes executed with care. A glazed salmon arrives lacquered and deeply caramelized at the edges, resting on wilted spinach and a bright hash of corn, peas, and shallot, all bound by a butter sauce worth chasing with a fork. The fish sandwich is a study in restraint: a well-seasoned, pan-crisped fillet, a soft brioche bun, and a tangle of slaw, with a plump pickle and coleslaw alongside, as tradition demands. Dessert is where The Shed allows itself some indulgence. A dense, fudgy brownie, dusted with powdered sugar and set beside a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into chocolate sauce, recalls childhood without apology. Notably, the restaurant takes its non-alcoholic drinks seriously. The mocktail list is broad and thoughtful, a welcome gesture of hospitality toward diners who would rather skip the spirits without skipping the fun. Service, led on this evening by a warm and unhurried server, matched the room. Tables linger here, and no one seems to mind. The Shed isn't trying to reinvent anything. It simply does the familiar things well, in a room that makes you want to stay for another round of dessert and another hour of talk.

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