Order medium and the burger pattie was not dry and thick enough that splitting it in 1/2 no sides I…read morewas still full. Perfect amount of bbq sauce and onions I will order again. Next time I'll add sautéd mushrooms. Smoothies perfect as usual. Quacks delivery as always

Great food and service! Their fries are delicious. Highly…read morerecommend this friendly, cozy cafe.

I stopped in for a bite to eat at this diner while waiting for my car to be serviced nearby…read more It was easy to find and was pretty busy by the time I arrived around noon. I was seated immediately and ordered the salmon burger with onion rings. The meal originally came with fries but the waiter allowed the substitute. Everything was delicious. I would return if I'm ever in the area again.

5/26 This is not my…read morefirst time here; my first time was when they first opened. I do see improvement since the first time I ate here, but I will get back to that. Walking in I was properly greeted and seated immediately. This place looks like a large cafeteria with a lot of windows. The server came over and I requested hot tea with lemon and honey. He came back with all that I asked for except for the main ingredient...The TEA BAG. From that point it just did not feel right, instead of getting up and leaving, I asked for another waiter. Another waiter turned this entire experience around. I ordered a vegetable omelet which came with home fries and toast. I did not like the home fries in the past because they were organic, no fluff, no extra, just straight up cubed potatoes. The changes made this meal well worth the trip. The homes fries have onions and peppers, a big plus for me, so the home fries did not disappoint. The omelet consisted of broccoli, onions, and mushroom. I was offered hot sauce to spruce up the taste and give it a kick. I do believe and always will believe that the server can make or break the experience. I now have BLD on the list of places to go. Good job Lazario for converting this review from a 2 star to a 4.5 star but rounded up to 5 stars. Inspire more, Yelp more!

The staff is friendly, the food is good. Portions are satisfying and the prices are reasonable. The…read moreambiance is full fledged diner.

Ambiance 10/10 When I first stepped foot into the…read morerestaurant, I instantly got this retro vibe. I just love the color of the seating and how comfortable the atmosphere was. Service: 10/10 The employees were very friendly. They were kind and had a nice smile on their face. That is what customers should be looking for when being approached by waiters or waitresses. They were very helpful with the menu option. Food: 10/10 I started with their hot chocolate with whipped cream. Man! It was delicious. The whipped cream, by the way, is optional. It does not automatically come with the hot chocolate. The texture was just right. I picked a good day to drink hot chocolate. I have also ordered their standard Belgian Waffles with a side of sausage. I have to admit, I was slightly disappointed with the quantity of the waffle. They only give you one. Additionally, you'd have to ask for the butter. Butter does not automatically come with the waffles. The syrup is or at least should already be on the table once you're seated. Even though I only got one waffle, it was delicious. Furthermore, you have the option to add whipped cream to the waffles. They will add the whipped cream to the waffles for you. The same can be applied to pancakes. When all is said and done, they will offer you a blow-pop lollipop. Overall 9.5/10 I will be back. I am unsure if they do reservations. It wouldn't be surprising if they did. Their menu options and pricing were reasonable.

It's definitely a spot to check out. I'm from NYC and we can eat lol. They serve nice big portions…read moreso make sure you come on an empty stomach there's definitely something for everyone. I wanted a milk shake but they are so huge and I was too full lol next time for sure. My friends and family definitely enjoyed their experience as well. If you have a birthday let them know they will sing for you as well and bring out a nice giant cake/shake. The service was great staff was nice and helpful. Bathroom is very nice and clean and has changing a table. The food we had was delicious had to take the leftovers home and it tasted even better the next day. We've been here 2 times now and both times were amazing. We will be back we want to try everything on the menu.

We came here last week for our end of summer Amtrak trip. I love this place! The staff was…read morevery attentive and friendly. I'm a big guy and when sat down, at least 3 people asked if I was ok and if I wanted to sit somewhere else. I was fine and we enjoyed the place. The entire is nice. Very clean with a very chilled atmosphere. A typical diner type ambiance. The food was very good! My son and his mom only ordered fries and they both could have eaten one order together because the servings were huge! You definitely get your money's worth! They then ordered one of their famous milkshakes and they didn't disappoint! They were loaded! We ate the ice cream and took the cakes and donuts home with us! I love this place and the next time we're in Stamford we will be back!

Pondfield does it again! My husband and I went around noon and sat at the counter to get more of a…read morediner experience. Our server gave us a list of specials for breakfast and lunch and also recommended a couple of dishes they could do, the birds nest being on of them. We both chose the birds nest, and I got a couple of modifications. It normally comes with over easy eggs, bacon and bread of choice, but I got scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and some corn tortillas to keep it gluten-free. It was phenomenal! Hot and fresh, right off the grill. Gonna have to come back for this one more time before we go back to Florida. We took a walk for about 20 min along the Bronx River Pathway after because it was filling. Might be a cereal for dinner kind of night!

My new favorite breakfast spot!…read more I love a good breakfast and I swear diners and reasturants just aren't the same anymore. So I was super excited to finally make it to Pondfield. I ordered a cheese omelette with fries it came with a piece of bacon which was so good. I decided to get that with a bagel instead of toast, a side of bacon and an order of French toast. Everything was cooked perfectly, the bacon came out a bit too crispy so they remade it for me without a problem. The hash brown/potatoes and pancakes were also amazingly good! We literally loved everything and cant wait to go back and try a few things on the lunch menu. If you are looking to get good breakfast please stop by Pondfield. Make sure you have cash as they are cash only!

Ordered a chicken platter through doordash.. very quick delivery.. hot a fresh. A little hiccup…read morewith the drink. They personally corrected it. Very impressed. Will recommend.

I had a really bad experience with one of the newest waiters there last week. He was extremely…read morerude. Arguing with me. He's the Latino young man with tattoos. He Ignored me several times while looking at photos on customers phones. I waited a while after he took my order but noticed he wasn't bringing the salad so I tried to get his attention. He looked at me three times and chose to ignore me while he stood there just talking to other customers and looking at photos. He finally walks by and goes directly to a register and then says loudly from the register that he's busy and has a lot to do. He'll be right with me. Mind you, he's not at my table saying this he's saying this loudly from the register and everyone hears him. I say nicely, I just wanted to remind you to bring the salad before the entree. I had already told him to do this when he took the order. Don't know if he said the following to make up for being loud and rude but then he says, Well he's the one that has to make it so it will take some time but just know that he is going to get it. I said ok and wondered why he's giving me all this information. Don't Also When he takes the order he doesn't even greet me elderly mom. We wait a long time again as he's walking all the diner. Goes in the kitchen several times and still no salad and then I remember about the parasite stomach virus so I rush toward the counter where the kitchen is to cancel or change the salad by then he's walking out and says loudly you were coming over here to complain right. I'm in shock like what is going on. I tell him the reason and then when I sit he starts debating with me and saying nothing is wrong with the salad, it's a good batch of lettuce. He then says and he cannot return it to the kitchen. He will pack it for me to go. I tell him I'm not going to go back and forth with him about this and then I hear two men at another table saying, "now the waiter is arguing with her". Suddenly the waiter changes his attitude and says, would you like me to remove the lettuce and change the salad and rearrange it. I say yes. By then I'm just so upset. I just wanted to have a nice brunch with my mom. Another worker who knows me from eating there often came over to ask how I and my mom were doing. I said not so good. I just want a different waiter. I then call over the manager and explained to him what was happening after the waiter brought out the smaller salad. As I'm explaining to him the waiter comes over to that same register as though he's eavesdropping and then he walks over and loudly says so What's happening? What's happening? Talk to me. Talk to me. By then, I'm so frustrated I tell him to back away from the table. My mom is just sitting there like what is going on. I would have gotten up and moved to another table to have a different waiter or waitress, but my mother uses a cane and she moves very slowly. I received no apology from the waiter or the manager but the manager did go over to the waiter and say something to him and then he started speaking in Spanish from there on the waiter was polite as we were getting ready to exit because I did tell him to back away. I did not want to speak to him. I just wanted to finish my meal and enjoy my time with my mom and get out of there. The only reason I rated a 4 star because I truly love going to this diner and have never had this happen before. It's such a family/community diner but that waiter needs serious customer service training or he needs to lose his job because if he stays there they're definitely going to lose more customers. I don't know what his problem was. I remember him waiting on me and my mom several months ago. Maybe he didn't get the tip he wanted. Maybe if you don't tip this guy 30%, he's going to treat you like trash. Concerned customer.

Phenomenal food and service! The decor and ambiance sent me back to my childhood. Loved it…read more Thank you

The everything-you-want-in-a-diner experience happens at this gem! Tiny space - it's a train car…read morewedged between building but you can't tell from the exterior. And it is bustling inside- quick, kind service with the two guys who are masters of the grill slinging out amazing omelettes, great pancakes, perfect home fries, and a truly amazing looking BEC (need to go back and order that next time). Prices are absolutely reasonable, portions are big and the dishes they're serving are classic. I got an omelette, home fries and toast; my husband got scrambled eggs pancakes and bacon. And the bacon was a delight- not the skimpy strips you might expect. Enjoy your meal, but get out soon and let the next people in line have your space- it's the diner-y thing to do! Consider sitting by the counter to watches these guys make magic on the grill- they're fast and it's fun to watch!

Went here on Thursday November 27th 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) with my family and parents. We have…read morebeen at this location before, just not for breakfast, although it is a diner where breakfast is served all day. Also we were visiting NY for thanksgiving. We were here because we needed some breakfast. we were a party of 5. We were seated right away, at a table. Was given menus. Also our server came right away to greet us, and was pleasant. We started with 5 coffees. Our waiter did a good job refilling the coffees and made sure that they were refilled. For breakfast, I decided on their special of Pumpkin Pancakes. other people in my party ordered omelets, a muffin, and other items. I loved my seasonal pumpkin pancakes! sweet and cooked to perfection! Food was enjoyable! we paid via credit card and left a cash tip. Would recommend this diner to others!

I just got home from a lovely dinner with some friends at the Nautilus Diner. Very nice service and…read moregreat food. I look forward to returning soon.

There is a small amount of parking and not much street parking. The place was backed due to the…read moretheir Insta advertisements. The entrance looks terrible and shabby! The seats are ripped. Doesn't look clean. The manager and his wife ignored us when we arrived for about 5 mins. They were very occupied with the telephone. Aside From that I ordered The Strawberry Cheesecake. Delicious. My husband had an omelette and potatoes. It was well seasoned.

Good food and clean restaurant. Bathrooms are always clean and there's a lot of parking here. They…read moreprovide Good service too. My husband got steak and eggs and the steak wasn't the best, but my omelet and food were great. Love the Photo Booth on the outside