Mirage Diner is one of those places I end up at without planning it. Like you're in Midwood, you did a couple errands, everyone's getting cranky, and you're like "fine, diner." And it always works. What's funny is it never looks that busy when you first walk in. You sit down and you're like oh nice, plenty of space... then you look up and somehow every booth is taken and there's people standing by the front. It fills up outta nowhere. Food is what you want from a diner -- big menu, big portions, comes out hot. I mostly do breakfast stuff even if it's not morning (omelette/home fries/pancakes depending on the mood). The home fries are actually good, not those sad bland cubes. Eggs come how you ask. Pancakes are fluffy. Coffee is just coffee, but they keep refilling it so I'm not complaining. Service is straight diner energy. They're moving fast, not doing a whole friendly routine, but they're paying attention. If it's slammed you might wait a bit to get seated and they'll be kinda brisk, but you're not getting ignored. Not some "wow" meal, but it's reliable and filling and easy, which is honestly why I keep going back. read more

This place is pretty good when you want to stop by and are around Kingshighway. The food portions are good and their coffee is tasty. Only thing I would love to see here is some cherry pie! A diner staple. If they do end up bringing it in, I WILL be there. read more

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One of the rudest and most aggressive experiences I've ever had at a diner. A waiter was openly yelling at an 84-year-old woman over her tip because she was apparently $1.06 short of what he expected. He stood there pointing at the check and pressuring her for more money. It was embarrassing and completely unacceptable. Even worse, management did absolutely nothing -- they didn't step in, didn't acknowledge the situation, and acted as though this behavior was normal. To make matters worse, the very next day my credit card was compromised. That card had only been used at this establishment and nowhere else in the previous six months. I returned a few days later to calmly speak with management, and the response was just as bad as the original experience. They were rude, defensive, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. I strongly suggest that if you decide to eat here, pay in cash and do not hand over your credit card. read more

Mirage Diner took my complaints seriously. I've not had any issues since. They listened, they corrected. Glad to see a business that listens to its clients!!! read more

Would give ZERO stars if possible. Ordered avocado toast. Got plain toast with avocado chunks and eggs thrown in a container. Not avocado toast. Called to explain and a manager named Larry became aggressive and sexist--a total chauvinistic pig--calling me "honey" and "baby," and refusing to give his name. He told me to return the food, then acted even worse in person, shoving the menu at me and saying he didn't care. Staff admitted he fights with them often. Terrible food, worse treatment. Never again. read more

Mirage Diner - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've never felt more loved by a restaurant before. Super friendly staff and great atmosphere. Pretty good cake too!

The staffs are friendly. Ordered chicken parm on hero to go. It came with pickle and coleslaw. The chick parm sandwich was good but it didn't come with fries. Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambience: 3/5 read more

Mirage Diner - Chicken Parm on Hero - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is good at the Mirage Diner, The service was good and the ambiance was also good. The prices are Reasonable, Any plate I have ordered You always get alot of food . read more

Pretty good food I've explored more items on the menu. The chicken sandwiches are great. We love those. The pasta dishes are also very nice. Solid place that has really gotten better with time read more

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My fiancé and I come to this spot a lot on and off for breakfast and dinner. I'm always happy. It's diner food with a little nostalgia. read more

Mediocre food; I did not order anything complicated. I ordered the French Toast breakfast special and it is largely a disappointment. After getting it wrong the first time (they gave me scrambled eggs when I asked for over medium), I gave it a go. Two hefty pieces of Challah bread which have a weird, oily taste to them, very bland eggs, and a particularly salty piece of ham. For $19, it is too expensive to justify the Sunday morning breakfast indulgence. I like going out for breakfast on the weekends, and this one is not to be remembered. I also tried their chocolate chip cookie and it is also a disappointment, even though I ate it, largely because I was just too hungry to leave it alone. The sketchy characters I saw when I walked in did not help my cause. There are other options that are better than this one. Go find them. read more

Honestly horrible food. Stopped by this morning to get some breakfast before a doctor's appointment and got the challah French toast with a side of bacon. The challah French toast was some of the worst I've ever had. It was oddly both bland/tasteless and weirdly undercooked/soggy. I had to drown it in syrup just to make it edible and only ate the smaller of the two pieces. The bacon was also horrible. It was either old or overcooked or both. It wasn't crispy or chewy, just kind of felt like you're eating cardboard and tasted probably about as good as cardboard tastes. It also didn't really look like bacon but more like a bacon flavored dog treat. The only reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one is because the waiter was very sweet and the coffee was decent. I won't be coming back here though because if you mess up something as simple as French toast, I'm afraid to taste anything else here. read more

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Extremely friendly staff. Very busy diner;always crowded. Have been going there for years. B-L-D menu is full of items. Food is always fresh and delicious. Waiers and wait staff arecourteous. They will adapt a food choice to your specific needs if necessary. read more

Great diner, the food was great and the service as well. Also I liked the ambiance of Mirage.

Food was ok, mediocre. I probably wouldn't go back again unfortunately. My cousin got French toast and her food was soggy

Old school diners which in the 80s and 90s were everywhere have become a dying breed in nyc as more and more close up shop so Ive been looking for a decent diner burger. A basic no frills big cheeseburger with all the usual fixins. Mirage makes a solid burger. I get mine with sauteed mushrooms and swiss. Cooked exactly as i request its a very satisfying burger and comes with good,crispy fries,a couple of onion rings,a pickle and cole slaw. I have also tried that Brooklyn diner fave that you probably couldnt get anywhere else the Chinese Roast Pork sandwich. Roast pork on garlic bread with Chinese mustard and duck sauce. The pork was flavorful if a bit dry. Recently also had the Turkey dinner and for the price (22.95) you got plenty of carved turkey,stuffing,gravy, potato side,veggie side,salad,choice of soup,2 onion rolls and a handful of breadsticks. I kept pulling more out of the bag but....they forgot the cranberry! How can i eat turkey without cranberry??? Well I mean i did and it was good but it couldve been great! The Linzer tart is huge and the Blueberry crumb cake was also really good. This is my new diner go to. read more

Wanted a burger after coming from the city...place isn't far from my house but never been. They have a parking lot... ordered burgers, both solid. Fries were solid and hot. Coffee was great and kept perfect. Waiter was attentive. Anticipated sauces and refills... loved that! In house lemon merengue was old school, loved it. I'll be back. Oh and coleslaw and pickles were fresh. Perfect old school diner. read more

It could be better, but considering the overwhelmed staff who served us, the quality we enjoyed was quite good. I was there for a luncheon with former colleagues. I must say that my medium rare London Broil was perfect. Matzoh ball soup was good, but a bit salty. The matzoh ball was tender and tasty. Salads others enjoyed were generous portions and very good. I think we all left with take out containers. I have always liked coming here and saw various reviews. In a time when many diners are closing, keep this one going. I will be back for sure. read more

The Mirage Diner has been around many years. I've passed it for many years and never stopped! We decided to come for dinner because my husband's aunt orders from here and always says how good everything is and she said they have a great lime Ricky. Well they do and the food was excellent! The diner is spotless too. Our waiter came over and introduced himself, which I haven't seen in a while. My husband got his usual pizza burger deluxe. It was done perfectly medium, juicy and delicious! The fries were good not greasy at all. There were two good sized onion rings and your tomato which looked nice not mealy and lettuce. Now I've been dying for pastrami for weeks but too darn cheap to go get one. The Mirage has pastrami and corned beef, also brisket which I'll try next time. I took a shot and got the open faced pastrami sandwich. I'm thinking ugh you idiot...IT WAS DELICIOUS! Just as good as any kosher deli if not better. It smelled heavenly and it had just enough fat to keep it from being dry and not where you have to constantly cut fat off. I found out they won an award for their pastrami! The hot open faced sandwiches comes with soup or salad, I opted for salad which was fresh and crisp, potato of choice and a veg. We will be going back and I suggest you all do too! Definitely get a pastrami sandwich! read more

Mirage Diner - Open faced Pastrami sandwich - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is fine so far and the owner is nice. Most of the workers there are pleasant. However they r a bit disorganized.

great !! everything ! went there with my friend , friday night and we wated to grab a bite - and it came out as a great dinner and diner ! the waiter was great , nice smiling , a real people person and knew the menu so well and detailed ! been a while since i saw a waiter that took it so pro . food was fresh, good , well made ,big portions and very large selection and options. the music was in a volume that we can hear it and still have a nice talk ( all places now days blast the music as if its a club - cant enjoy the company nor the food ) so hi five for that too mirage highly recomended in all aspects !! see you soon and thank you ! read more

A great diner to go to if you live in the Coney Island/Sheepshead Bay/Gravesend areas. Service - Quite good, better than what I expected from a diner. I've only come here after dinner rush hours, close to closing and the service was still good. Waiters and busboys are attentive and helpful and quick to assist you. Food - It is decent here, for what you would expect from diner-quality food at least. I ordered the roma panini during my last visit and it was just okay. The bread wasn't really grilled long enough and it was just lukewarm almost cold and not hot enough like I expected it to be. There wasn't enough dressing/sauce on the inside which made it taste a little dry apart from the peppers. When you order, they bring a complimentary bread basket, pickles, and coleslaw - which is very typical of diners. I will say that the coleslaw at Mirage is by far one of the best tasting coleslaws I've had out of all establishments I've been to. Normally, you don't look for that sort of thing when reviewing a diner or restaurant but I think it stands out when you're waiting for your food to come out. Cleanliness and Ambiance - Overall I didn't find anything unruly or out of order, it feels pretty warm and comfortable in here with the lighting, the seating, and the decor inside. It definitely has the diner feel inside and out. Price - I do think that post-pandemic, the prices have gotten pretty inflated but it's not like super-overpriced. It is a bit too expensive for what I believe diner food should cost but at least it's not bad quality for what you pay for. I paid $11 for the roma panini which isn't too unreasonable but definitely wouldn't consider going to a diner too often at the prices they charge for most of their menu. Parking - They have a small parking lot but parking has never been a concern when I typically come here at night. Overall, it's a good diner with no frills and you won't leave hungry with the portion sizes they offer. read more

Mirage Diner - Roma Panini - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was there about a week ago with a group. It took a long time for someone to take the orders. Food came out ice cold. Some of us ordered stakes and it did not come out the right way. Every time looking for the server he was not around. I would not be going back. read more

First time I went there it was one of the best diners I have been to. Service and food were spectacular. However, when I returned with my family the second time the service had several hiccups and the food could have been better for sure. Not sure which time was a better representation but I feel 3/5 stars is accurate for this diner. read more

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My friend was racially discriminated against at Mirage Diner, 717 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223. On Saturday 20 April, 2024 at approximately 9am, I visited the Mirage Diner for breakfast with a friend. We are both black. The maitre d, an older white male, perhaps in his 50s-60s, seated me first because my friend went to move his vehicle to an open space in the Diner's carpark. Upon his return, my friend assisted an older gentleman who was also white, through the first door to access the Diner. The gentleman's son or caretaker who is also white, in turn thanked my friend for his earlier assistance and opened the second door to allow his father and my friend to enter the waiting area at the diner. The maitre d's station is directly in front the second door. As the three men gathered, my friend told the maitre d, that I was already seated inside. In response, the maitre d said to my friend, "You do not belong here!". Both gentlemen who came in with my friend, heard this exchange. I motioned to my friend to let him know where I was seated. As he entered the booth, the maitre d came by and to him "I''m sorry, I was joking." Before my friend could tell me what occurred, the maitre d came by again and said "I was joking, I did not mean what I said." At this point, I knew something happened. My friend then told me about the encounter. Coffee was served but we were not going to stay where we are not welcomed. My friend, left the diner and I went to the maitre d to pay for the coffee which was worth $4.68 and said to him, "my friend did not think what you said was funny." The maitre d then indicated that I did not need to pay for the coffee. I did not say anything further and left. As we exited the car park in the vehicle, the maitre d came outside and clasped his hands like he was praying as if to apologise again. There was no further interaction and we left. To the server, who brought us the coffee, Sir, please know that you did nothing wrong. We left quickly because we assessed that we were not safe or comfortable. To the maitre d, you showed your true self on Saturday morning. You missed the point of the earlier interaction between my friend and the two gentlemen when they entered the diner. Being human, courteous, exhibiting mutual respect comes naturally for some people. Clearly, you did not receive that memo. There is no reason why we will accept the disrespectful behaviour you exhibited. I will exercise my right not to patronise any establishment that endorses or exhibits racist attitudes. My friend and I subsequently went to Parkview Diner, 2939 Cropsey Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11214. We were warmly welcomed, looked after by the serving staff and had amazing food - the California omelette and the gyro platter along with the international coffees were so good. read more

The service is great, the food is great. And the feeling is very nice. The burgers in particular are very good and well made. This diner is amazing. read more

What a gem! If you're looking for an old school Brooklyn diner that serves the community, this is it. The friendly environment, warm ambience, and delicious LARGE portions were exactly spot on. My family and I went for an early breakfast on Saturday morning. The waitstaff, owner/greeter, busboy/person were so welcoming and attentive. Coffee (caffeinated and decaf): hot and fresh. We had the Leo omelette (smoked salmon), corn beef hash and omelette, and one self-created with lots of veggies. It was impressive how many veggie options they had! And selecting egg whites wasn't an extra charge - that is unusual. They all came with coffee/tea, white or wheat toast pre-buttered (old school, yes), and home fries or hashed potatoes. We all got the hashed which were perfectly crispy and browned! Did I mention the large portions?? We also requested some mashed potatoes with gravy. It was not on the menu and 7:30 am! But they had it and it was perfect too. They had a private parking lot, and very convenient seating options: booths and tables that seat 4 (that could be moved together, I presume). Can't wait to try their lunch and dinner menu, and the dessert!! read more

Mirage Diner - Picture doesn't do it justice. Came out fresh and hot! - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got their roma panini (mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and mixed greens) and prune juice. The prune juice was the only good tasting thing here. On the price side, it's questionable though. I expected it to be in a big prepackaged bottle since it was over $5. But it was basically in a grande sized cup. This isn't starbucks and the juice wasn't anything out of the ordinary so I definitely felt cheated there. The panini was terrible. I ordered from here wanting to try a panini from a new place that's not panini rustico. It seems that i'll have to stick to the latter. The panini here had three panini marks on top. The bread and mozzarella were tasty despite it not tasting like a panini. But, the red peppers and tomatoes took up majority of the panini. The tomatoes should not be there and both that and the red peppers should not be treated like a meat(overpacked). It made everything soggy. I took them out and just ate the panini as is. read more

Mirage Diner - Roma Panini - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service provided by the wait staff was excellent. The grilled chicken sandwich was decent, while all the other breakfast items were fantastic. The atmosphere was quiet and enjoyable. The cappuccino was particularly delightful. read more

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Good food. American classic diner. Prices high. Food good Service 3.4/5 Credit card extra payment read more

Mirage Diner - a breakfast of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, and coffee - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Monday, October 30, 2023 around 1 pm ish. Party of 2. Warmly greeted and taken to a booth toward the back. We had plenty of time to look over the menu and order. Open face roast beef sandwhich with broccoli ad Cream of Turkey soup. Mirage Salad with Salmon Coffee was hot and fresh. Unsweetened Iced Tea with lemon was also good. Water, Cole Slaw, and Pickles along with some onion bread and breadsticks while we waited for our meals. Food was good Staff and Service was amazing. I love the fact that they all worked together checking in on all the tables. Would return again. read more

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Terrible. Hair in food, tasteless omelette. Toast and drinks come separate despite making it seem included in the menu. Worst part is half cash and some tip on the card was left. Lady at counter rudely asks how much tip do you want to leave (you should allow the customer to write it on the receipt not put them on the spot) I go on and in her language she talks secretly about the tip left to her colleague. Never going back again read more

so I ordered my dinner for my family from seamless , long story short the driver said delivery is here I went out no food. I called Mirage and before anything else they apologized and began making my food again . I called seamless they were nice and understood the problem. Mirage has amazing customer service I have been eating their food forever and before I knew it the food was at my door. thank you Pete !!! you guys are amazing best burgers ever!! ! forever a costumer at mirage Diner !! Amazing ! Go and get a cheese burger deluxe u will see for yourself! read more

This review is for their delivery! I ordered the 2 eggs combo (comes with 2 eggs, toast, and your choice of potatoes) - I got the eggs scrambled and French fries ($7.5) Also ordered the pancakes. ($6.75) They have pretty cheap food even for delivery! I ordered off grubhub and they had a $5 off first order deal on there. My total came out to only $10 after the coupon and before tip!! Delivery times vary of course depending on how far you are and how busy they are but it was pretty fast for me and the delivery guy was super nice ! From what I could tell from our short interaction. The eggs combo was good- fries were kind of soggy unfortunately but it was delivered so kind of expected. Toast was a little too burnt. Overall good though! Pancakes were yum. Wish they provided more butter- only had enough for like half the pancakes ;( but they did give a LOTT of syrup. Only used 1 of the 3 containers they gave ! Overall , good experience and would order again! read more

Mirage Diner - Pancakes ($7.5) - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went with some friends for something quick to eat after a wake last night. I havent been to this diner probably in 15 years. Used to be a frequent customer when i lived in brooklyn. Ordered a cheddar bacon burger with fries. The bun was fresh and toasted and burger and cheese were perfect. The fries were good as well. Sorry no pics. If im back around this way i will come back for another meal. read more

Great food good service! I had veal with mushrooms and it was delicious! They treat you nicely! This place is a gem! read more

Among the many diners in Brooklyn, yet still one of few remaining, this diner stands tall retaining its very old school flair and serving style. It may sound cliche or dated, but in terms if what my grandparents speak on as to whats precious in a diner can be found here. They start you off with a delicious mayo base coleslaw that is still fresh enough to have a bite in the veggies present. Alongside this is a bread basket, and two of my favorite pickles, sour and kirbys. Unfortunately for this trip, I wasnt as hungry as I usually am, getting a full meal to review - so heres the 1st if perhaps two reviews. I actually started at a milkshake. You're typical run of the mill, honestly nothing too special about it. This was followed up by a BLT.. or maybe I had that after it.. either way, good sandwich, but again, there wasnt any flair. Going again recently though and running into some of the desserts, the molten lava cake was actually amazing and thats coming from me(sweets arent my thing). All in all for quick eats in that part of BK, I am good to check out this spot again. read more

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A diner and American food can be interchangily said? But wait, a diner with tasty burgers is a must! This diner did not disappoint

I tried their food the first time last week -it was lunch ordered by the office . The best delicious Spanish omelet with fresh delicious tomatoes and zucchini, ideal balance of salt and spices, and very delicious home style fried potatoes . Highly recommend, will order again in the future read more

My go to is the Chicken Cesar Salad Wrap, comes with your choice of fries,...love the complimentary pickles and coleslaw, Service is always nice and helpful. Breakfast is also a go to, comes with a lot of food read more

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