Very nice diner! I can see why it's so popular with the locals. I've been there a couple of times, and I appreciate the wide range of options in the menu as well as the quality. Servers are nice and helpful. Prices are reasonable. It's a typical diner ambiance and thankfully clean and orderly. read more

Stopped in this morning and met a friend for breakfast. No smiles from the owner or anyone. We were seated and Gina was our server. No greeting, but got us coffee and water. Came back for our order, and put it in. It wasn't busy but the vibe was just off today. Food was okay, my avocado was not ripe, but Gina never came back to check on us. She had time to sit and talk with the woman behind us, but we had to catch her to get refills on coffee. Heads up, there is an up charge on sourdough toast. Not the best experience today. Not going to rush to come back. read more

Parkside Diner - Bacon, Swiss, and avocado omelette with sour dough toast - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

My husband and I ordered 2 fish fries for takeout last Friday. I red my receipt the next day and noticed there was. 20 percent tip on my receipt. When I called Parkside they said they automatically add a 20 percent tip on takeout. If you don't notice it I was told it goes through. This is DECEITFUL for many who ordered takeout to afford a dinner out! read more

Hello I was very disappointed with this diner! The food was fine, no better or worse than 90% of diners in town. Except the price is about 50% higher than most other diners of the same quality. The worst part though is that they add an extra surcharge on your bill for each item with eggs. There was a small sign in the restaurant claiming that they added this price because of the "historic rise in egg prices" and that the fee will be removed once prices go back to normal. It is August 2025. Look it up, egg prices in the US have been normal since March! This is obviously a dishonest tactics by the owners to scrape a little bit more money from their hardworking customers. For shame! I won't be returning. read more

I think some of the bad reviews are before the new owner took over. This place NEVER misses. I eat here almost every single weekday and it's because the food is always fresh and always delicious! 5 stars from me! read more

This place is adorable! The service is great, the food is absolutely delicious and it has a casual setting. There is a miniature golf course on site also. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you are served. Highly recommended read more

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We've since moved to Ohio but every time we're back in town, the Parkside Diner is one of our go-to places. It was a gorgeous weather day and after working up an appetite hiking Durand Eastman Park, we brought Gus and sat under the tent outdoors. Friendly staff. Great food. Always a win. read more

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This may be a locals hangout, but we locals didn't have much fun. The server was very nice, but it ended there. My omelette was ok, mostly tasteless and covered with squares of "American Cheese". The hash browns were limp and tasteless too. While the corned beef has was decent (my husband had a corned beef omelette) the omelette itself was dull. The home fries were good, but again there was an odd taste, like a strange oil. To top it all off, Fox "News" was being shown on two of the three televisions. Had we noticed that, we would have left immediately. We tried it because it is a neighborhood staple, but we won't be going back. read more

Let me start saying the food was very good! They have tables outside so we could eat with our dog. Flipside... It took a long time for the food and the service was poor. We had to go inside to get our check because the waitress never came back. Another item to note is that there was a $.50 surcharge for each plate with eggs. I ordered an extra egg with my dish for the puppy, which should have been $1.69. We were charged $3.59 plus a .50 surcharge! I could've bought a whole dozen eggs for that!! Looks like they're taking extra advantage of of customers because of the high egg prices read more

Great! Girls are Hot! Food is excellent! And it's clean. And what the fuck else can I say, stop by and try the place , you won't be disappointed! read more

food very good, great menu, nice customers and employees. Julienne salad was excellent. very happy and looking forward to our next visit.

Unbelievable brunch at Parkside Diner! Incredible portions and great food and service! Our favorite Saturday place to eat, visit and catch up with my brother, niece and father. The "pot roast" hash served under two over easy eggs really hits the spot for breakfast and lunch! My father got to have Polish sausage with his breakfast. He shared and it was amazing! Great job Parkside Diner! You had your famous French Onion Soup the last time I had breakfast! It was a treat for my father who enjoyed it later in the day! read more

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This is the first diner that I've visited in this area (since moving here 18 years ago) that reminded me of the diners in the NYC/NJ Metro area. This is a very good thing. The menu was on point with what I expect from a diner. A wide selection of breakfast, sandwiches, and a few Greek items. We went with some of the classics and the food did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. The patio was cute and wonderful to enjoy on a sunny day. We walked over to enjoy mini-golf after. We will definitely be back. read more

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This was always our go to diner for breakfast. Now, it is under new ownership, and unfortunately, it shows. And not in a good way! Prices are higher, serving size is MUCH smaller, and the taste......just not the same. And who I assume must be the new owner, just hovers;sitting in a booth on his cell phone. At least greet customers or act somewhat happy to be there. After several years of going, and trying it several times after the ownership change; we are done. read more

Hoooooohhhh yes nice spot good food great service and the ambiance was pretty cool. Their food tasted great so great that I placed another order to pick up read more

Just had breakfast there. Everything was fine until checking out. Server gave us one bill, but when we went to check out the cashier added on another $9 to the bill. Cashier was rude stating that the server would need to fix it. Server did not fix bill and we were forced to pay the higher bill because of some problem with their system. Will forgo going back. read more

We ordered out, food as good, Next time we will eat in so we get the full flavor used to go there a lot for breakfast and Friday Fish Fry. But we cut back since Covid read more

I want to like Parkside SO SO SO! Badly. I have given it multiple chances to blow my socks off or even just not suck and it just...keeps.....failing. Before they shut down for a few months things were OK. They were not good, and their home fries had an odd red tint and were pretty but besides that I could enjoy a meal here. At least it had that whole small town vibe going on. Wife and I went this weekend after they re opened and it was just so much worse than ever before. The hostess was not walking people to their tables, it was clear she was reluctant to move from her seat at the cash register and usually she would point at where she wanted people to go. Some were escorted half way. She pointed at our table which had silverware but no menus. So we sat, and chatted with no drinks or menus for about 20 minutes. No waitress came. The hostess did eventually bring us menus but still no waitress or drinks. We decided with the poor service not to get anything but water as we'd seen no coffees warmed up in the half hour we waited. A server who was just barely not rude to us came over eventually to take the order. We were two adults and an infant, We ordered French toast and an omelet. Her reply was " that's it? Whatever" and stomped away. The service was never great but my god this was just so bad. The food was meh, they paste their toast with margarine which is gross and give you the same for the French toast. We did opt to try the Fruity Pebbles French toast which said it was battered then dipped in fruity pebbles. When it came out it was pretty clear that was a lie. Sure there was fruity pebbles IN the batter but it was not as described and was meh at best. The omelet was ok except they put "American cheese" on an Italian Sausage Omelet which is gross as it isn't even cheese. The home fries were like griddled mashed potatoes and again WHY ARE THEY RED? Toast had margarine as I said. In addition to bad food and bad service they SEVERELY jacked their prices and got rid of almost all their specials. They were charging $10 for 2 eggs meat toast and potatoes! My regular diner charges $6! SMH. AND THEY CHARGE TO USE A CC!! I live close to this place and really wish it was the awesome little diner it could be. But jacked up prices, crappy hours, rude employees and mediocre at best food makes this place a joke. read more

In all my years living in Rochester I somehow never tried this diner! Finally went there and it was delicious!!! Perfect breakfast. Everything was cooked great, good portions, friendly service. Looking forward to eating here again. read more

My son was hired as a busser they gave him 3 shifts never called him after that.. I called Katie the scheduler to find out when he would be scheduled again and she said we have enough bussers.. how unprofessional and messed up that you wouldn't even call a 16 yr old or his mother to say he no longer has a job!! Place sucks I will never eat there again!!! Who does that to a kid!!!???? 0 stars given!!!! read more

The food is great but they always manage to mess up one or two things on the order. Ie. sides, substitutions, extra sauce. The staff could be friendlier to pickup orders so I've never wanted to eat inside even though I live in the neighborhood. Also a little pricey for a small local diner, from $5+ for two eggs and toast, to $15+ for a basic garbage plate. read more

Good was mediocre and service was horribly slow. No one seems to want to work there; rather unfriendly. Disappointing as we were visiting from out of town. read more

The service is great and understanding. I wish they were open longer. All day breakfest is great

We love breakfast at the Parkside. We've never had a bad meal. The service is prompt and transactional, but appropriate for a diner. We had our dog with us, so we sat outside. Right away they offered our dog water, which is just another reminder that Parkside is pet friendly and welcoming. We had coffee and pancakes. The coffee was good for diner quality coffee. I had the eggs with pancakes, while my partner had the cinnamon pancakes, which were delish! Another satisfying and calorie filled experience at the Parkside. read more

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A cute family diner nestled just a few blocks from Lake Ontario. I dined here for lunch recently and had no complaints with my experience. It is much like you would expect, a mixture of locals reading the paper and having their coffee, and families enjoying a home cooked lunch, and workers grabbing a quick bite before running out the door. I opted for a BL (BLT hold the T) and it was good- I ordered it on untoasted bread so the kitchen had to remake it when it got to the service window and they had missed that detail. Other than that, service was prompt, my onion rings were tasty, and I thought the prices were very reasonable. If I am in the area again I would certainly stop in. read more

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I have been here twice. Once was quiet awhile back, and the most recent time was the Yelp Diner Series event that I was so happy to attend. :) They have jazzed up the place since I'd been there last. They had a tv with the specials on it, and several other screens around the restaurant. There were a lot of items on the menu that sounded good. I decided to try the cheesecake pancakes and they were very good! It was a lot of food so I wasn't able to finish it, so I had leftover pancakes the next day, too. Yum! Every dish at our table, and every dish in the restaurant looked yummy to me. There's lots more dishes that I want to try! My husband and I aren't early risers, so we're more breakfast for dinner type people. If the diner was open later (they close at 3pm) we'd probably get here more. But the next time we're looking for breakfast, I will remember to come here again. I also just noticed on their website that they are open until 8:30pm on Fridays. read more

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http://xonuts.com/index.php/2018/03/23/parkside-diner/ Near the shores of Lake Ontario, in Sea Breeze, U.S.A. The mini-golf course is snowed over, nearby Durand Eastman park is rather desolate, and the salty air has yet to blow warmly off the lake, but Sea Breeze, Irondequoit, still has the feel of a little resort town, albeit shuttered up for the winter. The diner regulars sat in the tables around the counter-top, complaining about Democrats. The place was still quiet on a Friday morning. A little sign showed the blue plate specials of the day. There it was. At the bottom of the menu page. Something unheard-of, inconceivable. To think about it too much is to go mad. If you're lucky, your head will then explode. Otherwise, you'll be in a permanent state of delirium, with only the thin, monotonous piping of an unseen flute to accompany your dizzying, maniacal "thoughts," thoughts of: Cap'n Crunch French Toast. That Horatio Hornblower homage; commander of the S.S. Guppy.; Horatio Magellan Crunch's breakfast has got corn for crunch, oats for punch, and it stays crunchy, even in milk. This opportunity could not be passed up. Bo asked the waitress what she would recommend as a savory option to balance out the cereal. She was right on point. The #4 breakfast special, or something, was eggs, meat, and french toast. She substituted the Captain Crunch variety for a small upcharge. Also, CLUTCH, real maple syrup. For a small upcharge. Dave ordered the breakfast special that included two eggs, potatoes (shred, obvi.), and toast. The Captain Crunch French Toast was a pleasant surprise. It was not overly-sweet. It was "adult sweet," mature, and sweet/savory. The flavor was, if you will, complex and sophisticated. The texture was creamy and smooth. When top-tier, white-tie intelligencers must coax their prey into a false sense of security before poisoning (or incepting) them, but it's too early for alcoholic drink, they take them to the Parkside Diner and order them the Captain Crunch French Toast. It appears from the above photo that I was not given an exorbitant amount of maple syrup. True. But it turns out I didn't really need much. The crisp outer shell of the french toast prevented absorption, so only a small amount was called for, atop. The Canadian bacon and eggs were the right choice. They balanced out the exotic with the familiar. Dave's eggs, sunny side up, as per yooshz, were fantastic. They were prepared precisely to the point just before the yolk congeals, creating a thick yolk that still runs smoothly. Diner enthusiasts universally agree that fewer than 0.01% of diner cooks dare toe that line, yet the Parkside Diner is fearless with their eggs. The English muffins (pro-tip: always upgrade to English muffins. Or don't. I'm not your mom) were good, but the expert butter distribution elevated them to greatness. The potatoes (spike on an oval!) looked cheesy, but were not. Conversely, they looked bereft of seasoning but the visual lack of spices betrayed their remarkable flavor. All for $3.99! The whole tab was about $21 (mostly due to Bo's endless upcharges). As we left the place, we noted that there was beer at the counter. So, there's that. "Some Labatt on your eggs, sir?" The morning sun had risen over the yachting rope. It was going to be a beautiful day. It's always a beautiful day when then Cap'n had crunchatized you. With 10 as a must-eat, this eating experience rates a solid, reliable 9. Don't Miss: The breakfast specials have the best bang for the buck! Pro Tip: Call ahead for mini-golf hours! Another Pro Tip: Seriously, always upgrade to the English muffin. read more

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Great Classic American Diner! Consistent food. Reasonable prices. Love this place for classic diner breakfasts. Corned beef hash. Sausage biscuits and gravy. French toast pancakes. Everything is always delicious. read more

Service was a little slow but great. The food was delicious, the coffee tasted a little old. The diner is very quaint. Very pricey normally spend $23 for three at our usual place but spent $50 for three. Food was good though and knowing the wait staff was nice. read more

I've been to Parkside twice so far and no the times were equally heavenly. I'd highly recommend their breakfast food which is served all day long. Generous portions and homemade love make their dishes completely worth it. A great classic American diner. The restaurant also owns the miniature golf course in the same lot. Apparently it's the oldest miniature golf course in the country! It's kept in great shape and made for a great afternoon of Father's Day fun following our delicious brunch. read more

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Quick service. - usually in and out in an hour or so. Tasty food. - I last had their sweet potato pancakes and they were great! Nice location. - nestled on the corner of Culver and Sweet Fern Road at the edge of Durand Park. read more

Parkside Diner - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Hands down my favorite Diner in rochester. The food just taste what diner food should taste like. They do have a modest putt-putt here that's open in the warmer season..but I've never played it and I've been getting food here since I was a kid in the 90s. I'm just about the food lol..I love their brown gravy..love to order it on the side for my French fries...and order extra to drink it..mm mm! Their meatloaf is the bomb and it's my go-to at most diners. Parksides Meatloaf is the best and you must try it. Another must try is the corned beef hash...wowwie! Legit homemade and scary good y'all. It's so good that no matter what I order from here..I always have to order the corned beef hash as well. Even if I can't eat it right away, it brings me comfort knowing I have that ever so tasty side of corned beef hash waiting for me to devour it. Since I moved from irondequoit it's a little longer of a car trip to Parkside...but the drive is worth it because the food is exactly as I remember it in the 90s..how many places can you say that about? read more

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Took forever to be served, again. FOX news on every TV is a very bad sign my money is going to traitor Trumpland. Toast and potatoes cold, omelet good. read more

Horrible food and worse treatment of employees. Used to be great until new owners took over. Now one of the worst restaurants in the northwest. Would give a minus 5 stars if I could. read more

Always enjoyed delicious breakfast after a morning run in the area. It is only a few minutes from the Eastman Durand beach park, and it has a pretty cute mini golf area next door. It is a mom and pop diner, and you just feel like being at home. The food is well sized and cooked appropriately. The banana foster waffle is delicious. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside! It gets crowded on the weekend, so go early! read more

Parkside Diner - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

This place was awesome!!!!! Corn beef hash literally the best I have ever had. And the service was great, special shout out to our waitress Kiera! read more

Parkside Diner - Corned beef hash - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great dinner food! Just don't sit outside (regardless of the time or year) if you want attentive service.

The best experience in the Rochester area! The food is phenomenal in a classic diner atmosphere. The waitress we had was on top of everything and provided the best service. read more

We had dinner at the Parkside - which is just over the Rochester line in Irondequoit - on a Saturday in 7/05. The Parkside opened in 1990 and it's owned by two brothers, one of whom is the cook. They also own the adjacent Parkside Whispering Pines Miniature Golf, which opened in *1930* and is still quite popular. Getting back to our meal: the food was delicious (we each had the turkey dinner), the portions were generous, the prices were a bargain and our server was quite friendly. read more

Good ol' home cookin! Food is always fresh and tasty. Grandkids love the free ice cream!