As a new resident in the Binghamton area, I've been making my way to all the local diners (none have disappointed yet!). Stopped in here on a Saturday for lunch and found it to be busy, but the staff was handling it no problem. Atmosphere is super cool, and it feels like what a Frisch's Big Boy might have been in their hay day. Plus, you can see out over the river at certain points in the dining room! I had the fish sandwich with fries and a side of coleslaw. The portion of fish on the sandwich was generous, as was the coleslaw! So, for the price, that was great. Was it the best sandwich I'd ever had? No, but it was a great diner fish sandwich, and that's all it needs to be! The slaw was great, as were the fries. Overall, I'd definitely eat here again! I'm looking forward to trying something from their breakfast menu next! 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be back. Great local diner! read more

So truth be told, I used to eat here quite often when I was growing up in the area. Big breakfast, constant coffee refills, and one of the best views in all of the Triple Cities. read more

Park Diner - Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns and wheat toast. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Move in day for Binghamton, stopped at Park Diner, Great spot! We had pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage patty, French toast, French onion soup, and a Greek salad with pita--everything was excellent. Service was perfect, coffee was great, and they don't skimp on condiments or napkins. Great views too! read more

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With terrific views of the river and plenty of meeting spaces, this classic diner continues to be a local community staple. The menu has plenty of options for breakfast lunch and dinner. The staff are quick and friendly. read more

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Off the highway a decent drive. Has wonderful waterside views. Staff was semi-attentive. Food was above average and the atmosphere was airy and open. read more

The Park Diner has been an iconic Binghamton restaurant for as long as I can recall. That said, I've eaten there as a kid with my older brothers, as a teen on dates, as a wild young man eating greasey food after a night on the town with his buddies, and as an adult having a meal with his own family. It's truly a multi-purpose eatery with a huge menu. My wife had ti kill some time in town the other day, around lunch time, so we decided on lunch at the "Park." I hadn't eaten there in a few years. The place is not what it used to be. Stall were all courteous and we were seated immediately. We were offered drinks, but had to ask for water. We ordered a burger, and a BLT, both with mayo. Meg's burger cooked as ordered, my bacon was nice and crisp. Both sandwiches were dry as a desert, and neither was flavorful. My BLT had a tiny patch of lettuce, and and the bacon was mostly beside the sandwich, which came on two slices of of thin white toast. I was disappointed because the pricing lead me to believe the quality and portions would be...well, more. I did order a drink up front. It was hot tea with lemon. The server brought it after my meal was over, and the water had cooled enough so that the tea bag barely gave up any flavor. Would I recommend Park Diner? Sure. If you're on lunch and in a hurry, and just want to fill the hole. However, I did see some Binghamton bigwigs having lunch, so maybe one should give it a shot. read more

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What a beautiful place to have lunch as a family. Spectacular view, clean tables, lovely staff. Food was delicious! read more

Park Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Food was delicious, prices were reasonable, parking available, and the service was decent. The view was out of this world. The food was so good I forgot to take a photo until I was half way done. read more

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Love this place! Great place for breakfast or lunch. The diner also has a great view of the river

Small, but friendly place. A nice river view, and there was something on the menu everyone would eat. We were glad we stopped on our way in. Recommend the Park Burger, and Onion Rings. read more

Park Diner - View from the table. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Breakfast was so delicious from here. I wish we had come here instead of just take out but my son is the boss and he doesn't really do breakfast lol. The views seem to be amazing. read more

The food was absolutely incredible and the service was quick! They got everything right. Try the onion rings

Came here while on a road trip with friends and family. As we're heading up north from NYC we had to stop at a diner to fuel up. This place definitely did not disappoint. We had amazing service to begin with the host and the waitresses were so welcoming and kind. They helped us build our own breakfast. Their homefries are def a must try if you stop by for breakfast. read more

We don't live anywhere near here, but we've been house hunting out of state and this works out as a perfect stopping off point. We've been there pretty much every Friday for the last few months, and it's been great. Food is tasty, prices are reasonable, and the wait staff is fantastic. I highly recommend the grilled chicken cordon bleu sandwich. read more

Before I get to the food, I just really need to point a few things out that round out an overall experience. The family that owns this place is absolutely wonderful. While not all staff that works here is related, you can be sure if you have been here more than once, you may have been served by a family member. You know how you'll know? They're great people, super nice, and professional. Also, this place is extremely charming. Some reviewers say it needs an update on this or that or another thing. Well, unless you're offering up an estimate and you're a contractor, stick to your day job. For one thing, Park Diner has kept all the things that made it charming. Updating your look just to satisfy haters is not a good business move, and I'm glad they didn't listen to the boo birds on that one. Finally, the view of the river really is fantastic. Now for the reason you go to a place ... the food. You will wait for a table, and as charming as the place is, the food is what makes the wait worth it. Standard diner fare, good portions, and great service. Any of the omelettes are great, and the side potatoes are awesome. The coffee is good enough to drink black, and they are good about refilling. One thing I notice a lack of in the reviews of this place are the options for dinner. Think about it ... they have wine and beer at a super fair price. They have fresh sandwiches, fish, a couple of Greek options, steak, and daily specials. Why not eat dinner here, have a couple of glasses of wine or bottles of beer, and go home full and happy? I know I have. I still visit this place when I am in the area. I recommend you do too. read more

TOP NOTCH service by our waitress (cat) and DELIGHTFUL food. ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL!!!!!! I was ASTONISHED by the great view of the AMAZING Susquehanna river in the LOVELY southern tier. I ordered some chicken fingers, and MY OH MY WERE THEY GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! Cat provided positive and cheerful service for my buddy and I. What a wonderful establishmen!!!!!!? read more

1st we would like to say Thanks to the Young hostess that'was so professional and seated My Hubby and I, Also Thank You to Bri ( The Waitress ) for taking the necessary and Professional time out to service us, when there was other Lazy Racist waitresses sitting to the side, talking about nothing and joking, instead of working because that is why you came to work- To work little girls. They did not want to service us nor greet us. We came to this diner after work to get food and have some time to chat, and enjoy each other company, But walked into Park Diner to be treated like we wasn't Welcome for 10 to 15 minutes without noone coming over to ask us if we needed anythin, not even a cup of water. They saw us being seated and neglected to come serve us, I got up went to the owner and instead of him acknowledging the problem and ask for someone to come service us, his excuse was they all distracted. Rather he meant it in a playing way or any other way, Not cool, but, he did tell them we needed help, but of course they pulled another worker, who was working, to stop what shes doing to come and serve us. Be better as a Business, If your staff has a problem serving Black People then carry their behind someplace else out of this world. We here like the beginning and we will be here at the end. Be careful how you handle/Treat people, Karma comes around 3 times worst and those young ignorant souls that sat there when we need help. You will get yours, God don't like UGLY!!!!!, read more

Actual Rating: 3.45 Place: This diner is pretty spacious and plus, it has a wonderful view of a mini waterfall down below. If you can get a table by that view then consider yourself lucky because you, customer, are lucky af. Service: I'd have to say the service here was alright. The waitress who served us on our short visit served us our drinks and food in a timely manner so she was pretty cool. Food: I tried (I think?) the Hawaiian burger and the calamari. The Hawaiian burger was pretty tasty. The slightly sweet pineapple tasted well with the savory chicken. I also liked how the burger came with a good amount of fries. Hey, I eat a lot so the more the merrier my stomach and I will be. I'd say the calamari was alright. The quantity they gave was a lot, but it wasn't really flavorful even with the sauce. Price: The prices I'd say were pretty decent. I like how the portions were pretty big. Conclusion: I'll probably come back here if I wanted to go on a date or to hold a celebration. Otherwise, I probably won't especially since it seems a hassle to get here without a car. read more

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Super unsafe COVID-wise. No one wears masks and we were seated in a dining area with a man who was opening coughing without covering his mouth. This wasn't like an occasional cough or old person cough - this was chronic. The man was ill. We finally left because it was so unsafe. As we left other people in the restaurant made fun of us for leaving, horribly rude. An awful, unsafe experience. read more

Very busy with a lot of locals, so I assumed it would be pretty good. Our waitress was nice and came to the table pretty quickly. Food took a long time to come out but everything was good and homemade. Silverware wasn't very clean but we wiped it off. A couple of the menu items weren't available. On the Susquehanna river which was nice. All the staff was super kind. I'll come back. read more

This was my first time at park diner and it was rlly good definitely a 4/5 stars. Really quick and friendly service. Taking 1 star away because the pancakes were not my favorite I was expecting that classic diner pancake taste but these really tasted like a mix which was disappointing. Overall, everything else my omelet, coffee, and serving size was plenty and great! read more

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Adequate lunch for the money nowadays.....had a question for the Manager.."the managers not here" this ...at lunchtime ? Doesn't say much for the place when you ask for a manager and they tell you that.... read more

This place is a Binghamton institution. Always solid diner food. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Great view of the mighty Susquehanna River from the dining room. read more

Too thick of pancakes and no real maple syrup. Waitress was super nice though!! Water was mid

Love the food at the Park diner. The view of the water is great. Best potatoes that come with your omelet! read more

After heading to the Village Diner only to find that they were on vacation, my husband and I headed to the Park Diner out of a nostalgic desperation for our years at BU undergrad only to have our hope and dreams dashed. Breakfast consisted of your typical diner fare minus any of the interesting little extras that can be found at other local establishments like variations on eggs Benedict, etc. I settled on the Greek omelette, an omelette including spinach, feta, And "Greek herbs." What I received was an extremely small omelette with one piece of feta, spinach, and onions. The omelette was over cooked. The home fries were of an interesting consistency, like mashed potatoes. Service was adequate. The river view is quite beautiful, but I would recommend The Village Diner in JC any day for a superior experience. read more

Park Diner - Small Greek omelette - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

This is my first time in Binghamton. I am helping my sister find an apartment here and after driving around all day we finally needed to eat something! We asked the last landlord for a good place to eat and he was absolutely no help so we just drove arpund until we found the diner with not one parking lot but two, and both full of cars! This place has to be good, right? Diners are a great place to stop for good food...this dinner has this and then some. The view was awe inspiring and the hot chocolate was some of the best I ever had. The chicken and orzo soup was also so good my sister almost stole it from me. She got the hawiian bbq chicken sandwich and loved it, the onion rings were very good too. I got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and broccoli. My meal was average. The only downside of the meal was very mushy broccoli. Oh well...we can't all be perfect :). Overall...I say if your in the area its a must go. read more

Park Diner - Here is the view while eating! - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

For me, the 4.6 rating I viewed on Google for the Park Diner isn't correct. I've been going to the Park Diner for many years. But I hadn't been since the Pandemic broke out in March 2020. It's very sad and unfortunate to report I gave only one star in this review. In my humble opinion, the Park Diner has gone down hill severely in both the quality and taste of the food plus it's decaying interior atmosphere. On a good note, the friendly hostess was covid-19 geared and promptly seated us at a table near the window per our request. I noticed that the windows and surrounding area didn't appeared to be well cleaned. On the table, sat a wire container holding a tilted Heinz ketchup bottle with a dirty cap and a small salt shaker, which we never touched considering the Pandemic. As I looked around, I noticed the overhead light fixtures were dusty and missing some light bulbs. It probably would have been a good idea to leave right then but our hunger was fierce... so unfortunately we stayed. Our server was pleasant (yay) and mechanically went through the motions to get our order. The wait time for our food and drinks was minimal but unfortunately the Belgium waffle I ordered was unevenly cooked, flat not fluffy and definitely not the usual size a Belgium waffle should be and the texture was almost rubbery, difficult to cut into pieces and the taste was really lacking and blah. My friends meal was also poor and said the breaded Pollock sandwich was dry and bland tasting. I tasted one of the french fries and it distinctly tasted freezer burnt. The coffee was very bitter and unsatisfactory. Even as hungry as we were, neither of us enjoyed our meals and couldn't eat more than a few bites. When our server came back with the check and asked how everything was, I spoke up honestly and said how disappointing the meal was. She sincerely apologized and offered to get us something different from the menu but we thought it best to just pay the check and leave. We won't be going back. read more

Seated quickly at about noon on Sunday. There is a nice view of the river and waterfall if you get a table near the windows. Service is friendly. Food was good, served fast and hot. There is a semi private room for groups. read more

Park Diner - Western omelette. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

Solid Sunday breakfast diner fare with beautiful views of the Susquehanna river if you sit in the back room. Friendly, fast service although the dining room is a bit noisy. Minus one star for terrible, watery coffee and minute maid quality orange juice. Don't get me wrong, my veggie omelette was delicious, but things I expect from a diner are good, strong coffee and freshly squeezed OJ. Would return as overall this was a solid B+. read more

After an early morning of driving 3+ hours to Binghamton from NYC to surrender license plates on a Saturday (one of three places in all of NY state that are open!!), I was famished for something fierce as well as coffee to keep me alive for the drive back home. Good ole Yelp to the rescue and this place was one of the few highly rated diners close by. So off I went from the DMV. Upon entering I was quickly seated by a lovely hostess and put me near the windows that had a great view of the river. The atmosphere was very calm and homely and all the stress from the morning seemed to dissipate as I sat down and perused the menu. It was fairly empty though with maybe 3 or so groups sitting at tables and 2 gentlemen sitting at the counters. It was no wonder I saw a good amount of waiters and waitresses sitting around waiting for customers so perhaps it was an off peak time on a Saturday. I had a cute waitress quickly arrive at my table and my first request was coffee which she got for me quickly. From my first glance at the one page breakfast I immediately went for the Steak and Eggs.......steak - medium rare, eggs - over easy, toast - italian bread, and hash potatoes. I also added 4 strips of bacon. Food didn't take longer than 10 minutes before it was brought to me in all it's delicious glory. The steak was superbly done and well seasoned. I didn't even need the A1 sauce they gave me as there was just the right mix of seasoning and natural flavors. I engulfed it entirely within a matter of minutes. Next the eggs were great as well with the eggs runny just the way I like em. The toast was very lightly buttered and delicious. Hash potatoes.....meh, I don't particular care for them anywhere but I made quick work of them with ketchup. Overall, it was a great pit stop to a tiring morning of driving and 3 cups of coffee gave me the strength to trek back home. The final price of the meal came out to about $14 which was well worth it in my opinion. Great atmosphere with a view of the river, prompt service, and cute wait staff makes it a great place for any wary traveler to sit down for a rest and a quick bite. The Park Diner made my 9+ hours of driving worth it! read more

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Food was really good. Just a lil pricey. Most waitresses were pretty quick, ours was not. She walked into the room 4 times without even looking in our direction. read more

Excellent food. From the moment we walked in the door for breakfast we had our food within 5 minutes. This is where we went the morning after a concert and there were plenty of cars in the parking lot too. I haven't gotten the bill yet but had to leave a review! Besides.... How much is an omelette, home fries, and toast with coffee really?! Definitely recommend! read more

The view and atmosphere of this diner really makes it special. The large windows of the dining area have a great view of the river. The food is also great! Classic diner food. The fries (and any fried food) here are especially good. I only wish the menu was more expansive, but you're going to get great comfort food here. read more

The staff was rude, pushy and impatient. I ordered a regular house salad and they forgot my dressing twice I also didn't receive any ice with my drink that I requested. The bathroom didn't have toilet paper and smelled horrible. Otherwise, great location and view of river. read more

Average diner food at best. We'll be trying other places before going back here. Nothing special

This was my first time coming to Park Diner, my experience was a nice one. The waitress was very polite and nice. The wait didn't take so long so that was great. It is located on a nice area and they have a nice view in the back. The food was really good. Highly recommend the pancakes, they are nice and fluffy. The only downside to this diner is that it feels really old and the cleanliness is not up to par. They really need to redesign and make sure things are clean. Other then that it's a nice place to eat and have a nice view read more

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Food is still bland here but I'm just giving it 4 stars for the amazing service they provide here. Everyone's just so extremely polite and professional here. Wish the food was better read more

I love the Park Diner. It's easy, breezy and no nonsense. The food is great, the folks working there get to know you, and are always polite.....and the view is amazing. I recommend breakfast here, but my son and I often go for lunch as well. The wait staff are always friendly, attentive and kind to kids. You will find Greek dishes, traditional Italian and lots of great diner fare. I tend to get the gyro - which is always tasty. If you're looking for a fun, easy and welcoming place to bring your friends or family,this is ago is option. On top of it all, you can show off the city of Binghamton - which looks amazing from the diner's windows, overlooking the river. It's a great way to show someone the inviting, friendly, REAL Binghamton, NY. read more

Park Diner - Overlooking the River - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York

First time I have been disappointed here. I got the steak and eggs. It was the most bland steak ever. Paper thin. It was about 4 bites. Home fries were completely tasteless. And the scrambled eggs were undercooked. Complained twice and no one cared. read more

Park Diner - Terrible steak. They ask how you want it cooked. No point. It's either going to be raw or done. - Diners Near Me - Binghamton, New York