We stopped here for a quick breakfast on our way to Hadley on a Sunday morning. It was quite busy and most of the tables were taken. Seems like a lot of people were locals. We were seated right away and our orders were promptly taken by our waitress. She was manning the people at the bar as well. Not the warmest of service and but the two waitresses were taking care of a full restaurant. Prices were reasonable and good diner food options. read more

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I recently had breakfast at Papa's Diner in Queensbury and, overall, had a good experience. The food was good, the portions were generous, and the service was pleasant and attentive. The only issue I encountered involved the pricing on my bill. When I received the check, it seemed to be several dollars higher than what I remembered seeing on the menu. I politely mentioned it to our waitress, who appeared surprised and said she would double-check. She returned with the menu, placed it in front of us, pointed to the listed prices, and commented that she hadn't realized the discrepancy herself. The difference on our bill was only about $4 to $5, so it wasn't a major financial issue. However, my concern is that many customers may not carefully compare the menu prices to their final bill and may never notice if there is a pricing discrepancy. I'm sharing this review not to criticize, but in the hope that ownership or management will look into it and make sure the menu pricing and register pricing are consistent. I enjoyed the food and service and would return, but I believe this is something that should be addressed for the benefit of both the restaurant and its customers. read more

Papa's Diner - Bacon, eggs and home fries, as part of the 'Mama' Breakfast Favorites. - Diners Near Me - Queensbury, New York

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This place is a straight up mom and pops diner. Super friendly service, always around for coffee too ups. The food came out super fast. First time here and I'd definitely be coming back again. I had the mamas breakfast which is 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacons, and a good amount of home fries. The pancakes were cooked to perfection and had a great taste. They decorated for Halloween, ghost and witches everywhere. They had an electric fire place going with pumpkins everywhere. This place definitely has a nice and calming atmosphere to it. read more

We have been here multiple times. Food is always good. As well as the service. Today. Told "sit where you want" cool. Got our breakfast order and coffee order in. No refill on coffee. "Huh. Odd". Here are your to go containers. "Oh. Ok. It's been like 20 minutes ". 5 minutes later. "You Need to pay. We need the table". Time there? 35 minutes . I used to work for tips. No one asked if I wanted more coffee I would never have treated a customer that way . In 60 year I have NEVER. Left no tip. Ever. I did today. Plus. I don't think I will ever return. Only because. As a customer who did not take up space for a "tipping" customer" and would normally tip my normal 20%. And. Even if I was a "non tipping" person. ( I had a couple in my prior waitressing life) everyone who walks in the door is your clientele. You have disappointed my family. read more

Not often do you give a 5 star rating.. but based on breakfast alone.. well earned. Home fries are my thing and with peppers and onions.. soo delicious.. pancakes cooked perfectly.. bacon eggs everything was delicious. Very clean establishment as well. read more

Papa's Diner - The mama onions and pepper home fries - Diners Near Me - Queensbury, New York

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Stopped in for breakfast at this awesome little diner. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated ourselves without any wait. The place was packed with lots of happy faces consuming their food. The Papa breakfast was a lot of food and everything was cooked to perfection. Pancakes were very fluffy. Servers were super friendly and attentive. The coffee was nice and hot and they kept our mugs full. We will absolutely be returning and adding this place to our regular rotation. read more

They don't allow service animals in their place. That is against the law. Boycott is in order. We went in with our support animal and they refused service and asked to see papers. By law they can't ask for papers, ask about any disabilities, and all support dogs must be P accommodated. They are in violation! read more

Service was fantastic. Food was excellent! Would highly recommend the restaurant!!! Place was clean . We got there a little bit late but was seated right away. read more

Always good food and very attentive to customers. Down home feeling. Gone to other places but we will always be going back !!!!

Came here for breakfast this morning with my wife. This is a gem in the rough. The breakfast was outstanding. I highly recommend the corned beef hash, eggs Benedict. If you were in the area, I highly recommend you stop in! read more

Efficient service and good food. Easy stop for breakfast about a mile off the Northway. Busy with a variety of patrons, locals and tourists. read more

Certainly the best breakfast. Super friendly staff and locals. Irish Benny was so good and filling. Coffee is tasty and fresh. read more

Papa's Diner - Irish Benny on a sunny morning. Excellent! - Diners Near Me - Queensbury, New York

Rude and not worth it. We came in as a group of 7 and were told we could sit separately to be seated faster--which is fine and makes sense. But then after sitting down, they immediately told us with a large party gratuity, even though we were at different tables across the room and now essentially 2 small parties. Service was rude from the start. A server spilled coffee on my friend's phone and didn't say a word. At the end, they gave us the check for the total of both tables, then expected the other table to pay the full amount too. And after all that, they still pushed for extra tips on top of the 18% already included. Food was decent, but the service ruined the meal. Would not recommend. read more

Terrific food - SEVERELY understaffed - breakfast took us 90 minutes for a party of 2. Only 2 servers on the floor (who also were hostess and cashier). I ate my meal in 10 minutes - the other 80 minutes were spent WAITING, especially to pay. And forget about asking for hot sauce or a coffee refill! I asked if someone had called in sick and the girl said "No, were just really busy." It was busy, but come on! Ridiculous! On a Sunday morning there is no excuse.... Shame, because the food was good, staff friendly, and prices reasonable, but I will never go back because of the time wasted... read more

Papa's Diner - Sunny n runny - Diners Near Me - Queensbury, New York

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We stopped at Papa's after a night at the water park. There were 7 of us, including 2 teenagers and 2 small children. We were promptly sat and our server (can't recall her name , but #4 on our check), was phenomenal. We we starving and our food came out quickly. Our bill was $161.00, my husband generously tipped our server $45 as a holiday gift. We will definitely be returning. 5 stars! read more

Great food, great service, great environment, will be coming back next time were in the area!!!! Also great with kids

Great place, spotless, great food, good value and a terrific staff. Can't remember having a nicer time at a breakfast spot. Hands down the best diner in the Queensbury area. read more

Eggs Benny yes plz! Service and staff are top shelf! Clean fast consistently great diner I already told my mom about them! Lol read more

Papa's Diner - Good times! - Diners Near Me - Queensbury, New York

Papa's Diner is a hidden gem in the Lake George/Saratoga Springs area. You start your day off right with a delicious GIANT breakfast from some friendly, local folk. If I am ever in the area again I will visit this place as often as possible. I am not a big breakfast guy but I can't wait for that next visit! read more

I would definitely recommend they have a very, very good breakfast and everything is homemade service is great sometimes they are quite busy so you will have to give a little extra time and be patient but it's worth it read more

I hat the Irish Bennie. Dad the sausage and gravy. Homemade corned beef hash? If not it was damm good. Dad loved his sausage and gravy. Large servings. Both came with home fries and dads came with eggs. Home fries overdone but I ont like them much so they don't count. read more

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Quick friendly service. Great breakfast, very accommodating of our last minute large group. The food is a good value.

A classic dinner with friendly staff and food done right. Delicious food came hot off the grill for breakfast lunch or dinner. The cinnamon roll warmed up was delicious! Large pancakes that just about fill up the plate. The corned beef hash particularly stood out as excellent with good ratio of potato to corned beef and crispy edges. If I have to quibble, the only weak point was my montecristo sandwich. Tended to be a tad on the soggy side. Needed a lighter hand on the egg batter Overall an excellent diner that I'd highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Have to thank my fellow Yelpers for allowing us to find this absolute gem of a diner. After a morning of tubing with the kids, we were looking for somewhere nearby to West Mountain to grab lunch. Papa's had great ratings and was right around the corner, so off we went! Immediately upon walking in, we knew we had made a great choice. The place was filled with smiling customers, and three separate employees greeted us as we were welcomed to choose out table. Drinks were promptly brought over and orders taken. I went for the French toast breakfast sandwich, which was a delicious and hearty sausage, egg and cheese between generous slices of the good stuff. It came with a generous side of potatoes, seasoned just right. My wife ordered the a traditional B-E-C sandwich which was very good, but I could tell she was jealous of my choice. She opted for French fries in lieu of home fries and was given was must have been half a sack of potatoes worth! My boys split a "Nana's Breakfast" (no charge for the shared plate, much appreciated!), which came with two gigantic pancakes, eggs and bacon. Between the two of them, they only managed to eat about half of it with the rest coming back to the hotel with us for tomorrow's breakfast. Not only was the food plentiful and delicious, the servers were all outrageously friendly (as were the other patrons, for that matter!). The icing on cake was when I checked in on Yelp while finishing the meal, I found there was a $5 off $25 offer. When I went up to pay, I managed to clear the offer from my screen and was unable to call it back up. They didn't even blink and manually entered the discount on their own. Another nice touch. Fast, friendly service with hearty and delicious food. We visit the Lake George area annually, and we'll definitely be back for another meal when we return. read more

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For a diner, their breakfast menu is a little on the pricey side but the food was very good. There was also a foul smell in the restaurant the day we had breakfast. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Since Papa's Diner was taken over by Chris Smith and his family I have yet to be disappointed ... as soon as you walk in you are instantly greeted with a warm welcoming and quick service . I haven't seen a Diner kept this clean for a long time . From the tables and chairs to the bathrooms always well maintained (Thats important to me). I also like that the wait staff is always knowledgeable about that they have and don't have ... today I tried Papa's Roast Beef for the first time and again I wasn't disappointed ... Chris cooks his Roast Beef on Premise and It was amazing . My son and daughter-in-law said thier meals were fantastic too . We will definitely return to Papa's Diner ... Great job to The Smith Family and the Staff at Papa's read more

0 star from me...unfortunately the waitress don't really listen what you order We ordered 2 western omelette with home fries and I want toast my friend doesn't so she said something about that let's do this and that to saving money we didn't understand why she want us to save money on food when we go there to eat and spend money. So she decided to get one omelette and 2 home fries toast and under the toast there was a little hair..so yeah we saved money to not give a tip.you should not change ppl orders think that we want save money . read more

We make a 45 min drive to come here for breakfast. Big, fluffy omelets and very friendly staff.

Papa's diner great food but the worst service ever! Not family friendly, owner actually hit a guest with a highchair and blamed our party for requesting one and made a joke people should have to setup their own table if they bring kids. We have been fortunate enough to request the sweet, pretty, young server when we can but lord save you if you are stuck with the old battle axe owner. If you have more than 4 people, don't bother coming. It's unfortunate a local place that boasts a friendly environment can be ruined by one miserable person. read more

stayed in The Queensbury hotel in Glens Falls. went here for breakfast, staff was so polite and nice. had the Eggs Benny, was gooood! also the yogurt parfait. nice big coffee mugs. i'd go back here for sure read more

Had a spectacular SOS AKA sausage/gravy/biscuit plate here. Couldn't ask for better service...my friend loved his breakfast as well.

My wife and I have had good experiences everytime we have stopped for breakfast or lunch. Portions are good size and food is tasty.

Stopped here while on a road trip and it was delicious. Big portions for a great price. The coffee is tasty! Service was super fast and the staff was friendly. I would definitely come back here. read more

Cute atmosphere; clean. Friendly staff, great coffee and quick service. We ordered the Big Mama and Eggs Benny - both delicious and so filling no one was hungry until dinner time - which found us wishing Papa's was open for dinner too! read more

I had just left a doctor's office and was in the area. After a two hour doc visit, I was hungry. My app found Papa's and said they were open. But when I got there, they were closed already, for the day. I will try again when they're open! read more

This is a nice clean and friendly diner. They serve breakfast and lunch and their prices are good. I think they have the best breakfast in the area. I love their home fries. read more

The food here was well above average especially for such a small diner. The service was fast and friendly, they make sure to keep your coffee cup full! The decorations were perfect for a mountain setting like that of Lake George. We will definitely return when we visit Lake George again! read more

Papa's Diner is my favorite breakfast spot in the area. You get big portions for a decent price. The employees are always so nice! Great food and atmosphere in one! read more

Loved this place just because of the feel inside and the service. I'll definitely be returning, food came out quickly and so did the check. No rush to leave and the food was solid. read more

Great service, fast, affordable. I had the mama, everything was cooked perfectly. I am supprized to see there was a restaurant out this far, but I am sure I will be a regular read more