originally planned on going to rise and shine cafe across the street, but upon arrival we were told it'd be an hour plus wait. so we looked around and said screw it why not moms. now i didn't know that moms what cash only until stepping into the front door. the shop is small and quaint but its homey. there is an atm; however, when i went to use it i was only allowed to take out $20 and nearly everything on the menu if you're going with a friend is more than $20. i do like that there's no tax on it, all of the prices are whole numbers. the sandwiches were okay. i think i got something called the spicy? eggs were fluffy but i forfeited mine because i hate eggs. the bread is fluffy yet dense as shit. basically it's like if wendy's breakfast was a corner shop read more

Mom's Diner - brekkie sandwich - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Fantastic place, super cute atmosphere and top notch service. We stopped at Mom's after a quick google search. They blew away all of our expectations. I am so happy we found this place. We will be back read more

Super cute diner with great quick service. Cash only! amazing hearty and filling waffle. Can't wait to try out more of the menu.

Can't say enough about Mom's Diner. The staff and the food are both a treat, consistently the best breakfast sandwich in Syracuse. My two cents. read more

Good old mom and pop diner. Employees all friendly and attentive. We had breakfast. The sambal sauce on fried eggs was delicious. Pancakes just right. My daughter ordered a breakfast wrap that she says was the best she ever had. Although couldn't eat it all. Warm atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

I order here very often, mostly for take out. The food is always hot and consistent. You always know exactly what you're getting. The staff here are friendly and kind, and there's even places to sit and eat inside. Overall, a great staple in the neighborhood. read more

server was very rude. It's seat yourself there, there was what appeared to be an open booth. it was not and the waitress came and was very rude to us. as we finished eating i was cleaning our area literally busing the table for this young not personable young lady, and as she picked up our dishes she said that they had a lot of people waiting, as if to say leave. She was very rude and the food was mediocre Bobby however, was fabulous! read more

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We were in the Westcott area on a Sunday and decided to stop here for a quick brunch. This was supposed to be a blast from the past except their menu has completely changed from the typical diner food to mostly breakfast sandwiches and burgers. Still I was very excited to try as their food was always good in my SU days. A good change in their menu was the addition of vegetarian/vegan options. We ordered the classic and naked ( on a croissant) breakfast sandwich along with a plate of Texas french toast. The classic one was very basic and was haphazardly put up. The naked sandwich was good and spicy with a buttery croissant and hot sauce. The french toast was thick and fluffy and delicious! Their prices are reasonable as expected. The staff here is polite but the service was slow even when the restaurant was not that crowded. I would recommend this place for a quick bite - specially to cure a hangover! read more

Mom's Diner - french toast with powdered sugar - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Needed a quick option for breakfast this past weekend and Mom's Diner was perfect! It had a good amount of tables however it wasn't a sit down restaurant, you order at the counter and then go sit and they'll bring you your food. Everyone was super friendly and service was fast, I just couldn't give 5 stars because I felt the eggs were undercooked in some places in the breakfast sandwiches however people like my husband really enjoy that so he didn't mind! French toast was so good I didn't get a chance to take a picture before we devoured it. read more

Mom's Diner - The Turk - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Type of place you walk into and wonder if it will be good bc it's old and kind of a dive, you order at the counter, etc. And there was a 45 minute wait at a nearby competitor and there was no on here. Too bad...everyone is missing out. The food was Excellent. Will absolutely be back. Fresh, homemade, classic breakfast food. read more

This was the recommended place for breakfast while we stayed at the Genesee Grande Hotel. Came by in a snowstorm and walked in. The logistics is a bit different. Order at the bar, take a number and grab your own coffee and head down to your desk. I ended up getting Mom's spicy breakfast special, eggs with hot sauce on top, bacon, potatoes and toast. It was pretty decent, the people seem really friendly here and I'd definitely come back to try mom's spaghetti. read more

Good breakfast here. We enjoyed the sausage and egg sandwich, and Lox bagel. Tasty and delicious. Fast service as well. read more

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My friends and I were the only ones in this place therefore we got our food REALLY fast. I ordered an egg white veggie omlet and the veggie quina hash on the side which I thought was veyr unique and delicious. There was a decent amount of food for a good price! I recommend this if you want a good diner-like meal for breakfast. read more

Mom's Diner - Egg white Omlet - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Pleasantly surprised--got the veggie burrito, and it was really good. My two friends enjoyed theirs too (hash browns, pancakes, and grilled cheese.) Definitely tricky to get your waiters attention, as it gets quite busy early in the morning. read more

Although I only did pickup, this seems like a charming place for diner food! You can see the kitchen from the entire restaurant. It has the feeling as if you're in your family home, watching the kitchen from the dining room. They have a solid menu, all the essential diner go-to's. The Philly omelet was unique, and the steak was great. The Philly fries were also great, if you're in the mood for loaded fries. The takeout was also quick, easy, and stayed fresh! read more

Mom's Diner - Loaded Philly Fries - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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We had the best breakfast here. The owner is so incredibly sweet. Thank you for a great experience.

Delicious breakfast food for a good price. The omelettes and home fries were great. Lots of options on the menu.

Terrible service. I placed an order for pick up and they told me 45 minutes. We arrived and they told us it was going to be ANOTHER 30 minutes. That is absurd for some eggs and French toast. I should've cooked it myself. How are you going to run a diner and not be prepared on Sunday morning? Get it together. read more

this is a godsend of a breakfast place. got the classic breakfast sandwich which also featured a super delectable hashbrown on the sandwich. honestly just a perfect buttery, yummy, big breakfast sandwich. the staff is super kind, too. Heads up! this place is cash only, and definitely worth the trip to the atm. read more

So happy to have breakfast with my friend we both live in the neighborhood ... she had never been there and I haven't been for a few years.. food great and price reasonable! Staff friendly and helpful! Definitely recommend ! read more

Nice little gem in Westcott plaza. The food and service were very good. Staff was super accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed it much better than the other diner nearby which is definitely not worth the wait. read more

A family oriented atmosphere with great food. Very accommodating. Cash only. Has an atm in house

mom's diner saved our team breakfast! when rise and shine told us there was an 80 minute wait, we scrambled to find an alternative.... MOM'S! we strolled in, and there were only a few tables open. super casual diner for a simple, fairly priced, breakfast. you order before you sit, and grab yourself a cup of coffee from their self serve coffee station (free refills +++). I opted for the sunrise combo- scrambled eggs with wheat toast and quinoa spinach homefries (!). cleaned my plate! my pals opted for french toast (classic, simple, tasty) and the guy at the table next to us ordered a (fresh) fruit filled pancake that looked BOMB. ive been to wescott a million times and have never noticed this place. worth stopping by for a quick,reliable bfast when you're in the area! would totally return. read more

So, let's begin with the remarkable attitude and friendliness of everyone working there you experience once you step through their door... Greeted and welcomed straight away... Explained how to order and then grab a table. Leave your name and you'll get called...unless they bring it to you! Nicely done. They serve something named a "Jersey", which is a breakfast sandwich that has a hash brown beneath the egg, meat and cheese of your choosing and choices of ingredients. Evidently, this particular iteration and "custom" was introduced by student patrons attending school in Syracuse who seemingly hailed from "Jersey" & "Long Island" who asked for a hash brown on their sandwich. It caught on and became their thing. Eva, the chef, so explained. She is a wizard at the grill serving up breakfast magic. Took the time to explain this to me upon my questioning while cranking out delectably delicious egg creations like a maestro! Do not miss this place! Very unique and comfortable. Great food and novel breakfast themed art that is awesome... Thank you Mom's staff! read more

My brother and I were in town visiting a friend of mine, and we looked on yelp to find a low-key diner close by to get breakfast after sunday mass. This place seemed to fit the bill, and things looked promising when we walked in the door. However, looks can be decieving. You order at a counter, get a number, grab a table and put the number on the table so that the wait stafff knows where to deliver each order. If you order coffee, you just grab a mug at the coffee bar to the left of the cashier window. The coffee is your typical diner coffee (meaning not great but caffeinated). It was pretty busy, but not overly so - we were able to easily find a table. Overall, the perfect, no frills, laid back kind of place for a Sunday morning diner breakfast. That's about all the good I can say thought. First off, the wait time for our food was ridiculosly long. An "I'm ready to eat my shoe because it's been so long" kind of wait - and then some. After waiting so long, I was ready to dig in when our food finally arrived. Unfortunately, the food wasn't good at all. I got some sort of veggie omelette, and my omelette was inedible - brown, overcooked eggs that even looked unappetizing, let alone tasted awful. And, the veggies were super crunchy and barely cooked. Because I didn't want to send it back and wait yet another eon before I got my food, I tried my brother's turkey sausage and egg white dish (I forget what it was called). That was also dry, overcooked, and tasteless. I ended up eating only my rye toast with some butter and jam. Thankfully, the rye toast was actually quite good, though really how hard is it to screw up toast? After we left, I stopped somewhere else for an actual meal. I don't live here anymore, but if I did I would not come back even if someone paid me to. read more

Great food, but super slow! Moms diner is a classic place in the westcott area. You order at the counter then take a seat. We came in on a Saturday morning. The place was busy but not crazy packed and it took about 45 minutes to get our food. Fortunately the food was great and reasonably priced. I ordered the Turk: turkey sausage, turkey bacon, eggs and hash brown for $8. I recommend checking out market diner where you can get a great Groupon instead. read more

Mom's Diner - Moms diner on a Saturday morning. - Diners Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I am a Texas girl living in a new york world, so finding a place for a good "home cooked" meal here in Syracuse has not been the easiest for me. Enter: Mom's Diner!! My husband and I order breakfast from here EVERY Sunday now. It is like sitting down to breakfast at my mothers kitchen table in Texas. It reminds me of home. I love their food, as does my husband. I can not give this place enough praise!! I highly suggest you try it!! read more

This place was so old school and cute! Family owned, super friendly staff and quick food!

I have ordered to go their omelets and breakfast sandwiches. The food is pretty good and inexpensive. Fast service, nothing fancy. The decorum is of a small local diner. I have stayed and ate twice, nice spot to eat breakfast in the SU area. read more

My own mom and I first went here when she visited me a year ago. It was a very bittersweet time because she lives far away, and finding this little diner for our breakfast made it easier to say goodbye. Ever since, Mom's Diner has held a special place in my heart. I am definitely one for cozy, local diners and this one fills the bill -- perfect for a college town. The staff are always attentive and helpful. I especially want to give a shoutout to the main staff member who works at the front and answers the phones these days-- sorry I do not know your name, but you are AWESOME and always professional/on top of things even during this insane time. I'm really glad this place is still open, and I highly recommend delivery/takeout so they can stay open through these difficult days! Favorite food from here: Jersey breakfast sandwich on a croissant (replace the bacon with turkey sausage - even better!) read more

GIANT pancake GIANT frittatas. I definitely recommend getting the smaller frittata if you want to be able to stand up

The food is basic breakfast fare - they don't do it any better or any worse than anyone else , but I gave them 4 stars for two reasons: Everyone there is lovely - down to earth and kind. Genuinely kind, not the Starbucks kind. They have lots of vegan options. They are invested in inclusion. ** Also, their coffee is better than your typical diner. read more

The Dirty breakfast sandwich was absolutely incredible, this place is awesome! Highly recommend for a quick breakfast spot

Nothing better or worse than solid breakfast comfort food. I stopped in with some work friends at 8:30 on Sunday morning. The place was already packed! We ordered and waited for a table to free up. I rolled with the French toast breakfast plate which comes with two slices of French toast, a choice of meat (I went with turkey sausage) and 2 egg (scrambled for me) all for ~$9. Coffee is self serve and unlimited for $2. Food is served to your table. Everything came out piping hot. The eggs and sausage were pretty standard but clearly made fresh. The French toast was pretty tasty, lightly sweet so syrup can be added to taste. My friend had whipped cream and strawberries and bananas on his which was a lovely addition. Of note, they have a decent vegan menu as well with at least 3-4 options which is unique for a local, family joint. I think I'll be back when I'm in the mood for a quick, tasty no-frills breakfast. Maybe a breakfast sandwich next time! read more

The place down the road was full, so I had to come here. Most times it's just a disappointment but honestly it was wayyy better. The menu is perfect for what I look for in a meal. The best part is that's they have tots. Who doesn't like tots. You have to pay with cash but there's a atm in here read more

Great Vegan Options and awesome food! Will definitely go again soon! Only thing is that it is cash only.

Start with the good: amazing omelettes The bad: a confusing concept for the seating wait and ordering, because, yes! It was packed because the food is yummy! read more

The breakfast is ok here for Westcott in the cuse. Probably a good spot for college kids. Expect to stand and order at a counter and retrieve your own coffee and silverware. They have daily specials and the prices are fair. They don't have a parking lot I think, but it's pretty easy to find street parking. read more

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Great breakfast! My favorite is their mom's slam omelette or sandwich. Local and family oriented place. Nothing fancy, just come as you are and have a seat. During the school year they are very busy and on the weekends you should definitely call ahead for takeout. Be prepared to wait a little regardless because they are packed. Always worth the wait! read more

This place is consistently excellent. I went every weekend during my time at SU and explored the entire menu. Each item exceeded my expectations and was cooked to perfection! The pancakes are amazing, eggs, omelets, BREAKFAST SANDWICHES and lunch items are all wonderful. Some special and signature dishes to try are moms spicy sunrise or the rosewater rice pudding. The service is impeccable, the family at moms is welcoming, warm, kind and accommodating. They create a home away from home, they know your name. The atmosphere is down to earth, laid back and no fuss-a great place to relax with tasty food and coffee. read more