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Phoenicia Diner

4.1 (829 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Bourbon milkshake
Adam B.

The patty melt was delicious and the pancakes were some of the best I've ever had. The $15 bourbon milkshake didn't fill the cup and it was tiny.

Breakfast burrito
Elizabeth S.

When I imagine a classic American diner, this is what I picture. You must get the buttermilk pancakes (comes with 5 pancakes, berries, and housemade syrup) and the breakfast burrito. Those were the highlights of the meal. Orange juice is also great, but I'm not sure it's worth the $7 for a cup. We also got the chicken pot pie which has really tender chicken and a delicious slightly salty biscuit. The jalapeño cheddar hashbrowns do taste like a jalapeno popper on the inside, but the crispy fried layer of cheese doubled with the heavy cream cheese filling was a lot. There is a long wait especially if you come on a weekend during peak hours (11AM) but we explored the shops nearby and the world's largest kaleidoscope for 45 mins before we were seated at the counter. Service was fine given how busy it was.

Homemade cinnamon roll
Allie I.

This was the BEST diner I've been to in a long time. My boyfriend and I are from NJ and drive up to Belleayre for weekend ski trips, and we stopped in on our first morning. From the second we walked in, we were greeted with such a warm welcome. The inside has classic, cozy diner vibes -- booths, counter seating, and even a separate bar area. Our first visit, we ordered over-easy eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sourdough toast. Everything was cooked perfectly, and you could genuinely taste the quality of the ingredients. We loved it so much that we came back the next morning. We arrived right at opening and were treated to warm cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven with homemade cream cheese frosting. We shared one, but I could've easily eaten the whole tray -- soft and doughy inside, slightly crisp outside, and generously frosted. I ordered the "3500" (pancake, French toast, bacon, sausage, and egg), and again, everything was spot on. My boyfriend happily went for another round of eggs, potatoes, and bacon. On our way out, I noticed a Pressed Penny machine. I'm a HUGE collector but didn't have change. When I asked, the waitress went out of her way to find the shiniest pennies so I could make the best ones. It absolutely made my day. If we were locals, we'd be here all the time. They made us feel like family, and we left full, happy, and ready for the mountain. Can't wait to come back!

Danielle H.

I feel like this place is an icon and it's definitely worth it! We went here because hello, it's a staple of New York mixed with the fact that it was recently featured in a very famous Apple TV television show!!! I would say be prepared to wait because this place is popular. But the staff is used to that! You can drink at the bar while you wait and during nice weather times they have outside seating. The food was good. My favorite thing was the pancakes. We heard that they were amazing and they were. They are thick and fluffy but crispy at the same time! We also got a sandwhich and it was good and the fries were yummy and my husband got some type of loaded mac and cheese. We also got boozy milkshakes. This I could skip. They were okay. Not bad but for me wasn't worth the price. All in all this place was awesome. Would 100% recommend!

The outside sign you see when driving by the diner
Damien P.

Returned back to one of thee greatest diners in the usa. The service was still the same.,The awesome manager was the same. And the food remains top notch. Five stars is not enough for this gem.

BLAT - it was massive
Katey G.

It had been a while since I'd eaten at Phoenicia Diner (last was outside, during the pandemic) so I was happy to go on our most recent Woodstock getaway. Eating inside is so much more pleasant. No wait for a table on a Friday late morning. I started with a bloody Mary and a vanilla latte. The flavor of the bloody was really good, but I do wish it was a little bit less chunky while drinking it. The vanilla latte was just OK. We ordered a table pancakes, because you have to when you're here - pancakes are a highlight. We chose buttermilk, but I can curious about the buckwheat. They come with real maple syrup, which is everything to me... so important for me to enjoy my pancakes to the fullest. I was being really indecisive, and I just could not decide what to order. I finally selected Phoenicia Breakfast which came with beans tomatoes sausage, two eggs, sausage and I upgraded to an English muffin. Everything on my plate was delicious, but the food was on the cold end of lukewarm. The beans were actually not warm at all, but the flavor was very good. The English muffin was really tasty for what it was, but it did not remind me of an English muffin. It was incredibly dense, almost more like a crumpet. I did appreciate that it was very generously buttered There's a few things that could've improved, but overall it is an excellent meal and a really fun place to visit. If I lived up there, I would go all the time.

Adam M.

I've been meaning to come to this spot for a while now and it didn't disappoint! First off, we had the kindness server - warm and welcoming. The food was all wonderful. Nice portions and everything cooked and seasoned well. We of course tried the cinnamon roll as per our server's recommendation, and were very happy with the choice. The restaurant was clean she buzzing. It also features one of the cutest bathrooms I've ever been in! I'll definitely be back next time I'm up in this area.

Kyle L.

Absolutely worth the trip. Was visiting the Catskills and stumbled upon this diner and had heard some good things so we decided to stop in. We knew immediately from the crowd it was gonna be a special place. Our food was absolutely to die for. So good we had to go back another time before we left to go home. If you are searching for a classic dinner vibe with modern cuisine, this is your place.

Courtney T.

Phoenicia Diner is worth coming to! An elevated diner with amazing staff and delicious food! The onion rings were to die for and the COFFEE was really so delicious. I want to come back to try more food items.

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Carissa C.

The long awaited Phoenicia Diner experience has finally arrived. There are no reservations, got here around 11 am on a Saturday morning was told an hour wait, which wound up being about an hour and a half. They give you a random number on a vintage key chain. It's an old school feel, with lots of outdoor decor. While we waited we went to the bar section and got fall inspire Aperol spritz's that came with apple cider as well as cappuccinos. The cappuccino was delectable. This helped pass the time. The wait was definately worth it. PANCAKES 10/10. We got the buttermilk pancakes which were fluffy, tasty, and epic! Also got a farmer's skillet with over easy eggs and added bacon. The bacon was some of the best bacon I have ever tried. We also got the chocolate chip cookies to go! AMAZING such good flavor and soft inside.

Arnold Bennett skillet, pancakes, jalapeño popper hash browns
Maggie B.

This diner is quite a popular destination in the area. It was packed with people and by the time we left, cars had started to park along the highway shoulder because the parking lot was full. You can choose to order from their pick up station and eat outside or wait for a table or bar seating indoors. They initially told us the wait for two would be 25 minutes, but it ended up being closer to 15. I ordered a non-alcoholic mocktail and they served it to me with alcohol. I am pregnant, so this was very distressing, but given people's alcohol sensitivities these days, this is a pretty egregious mistake in general. When I alerted our waitress, there was also no apology or attempt to make things right, so this soured my whole experience of the place. To eat, I had the jalapeño popper hash browns. This was a unique dish that I was excited to try. The hash browns were crispy on top, with cream cheese and stringy potatoes underneath. The dish came with eggs and roasted tomato. The hash brown mix was way too salty so that made the dish hard to eat, but I think it'd be tasty had that not been the case. I also got the pancakes, which were fluffy and served with fresh blueberries and strawberries. They actually paired pretty nicely with the hash brown cream cheese, for a sweet and savory combination. My husband got the arnold bennett skillet and enjoyed it. They have a great menu, so I can see why this place attracts a crowd. However, the issue with the alcohol was unacceptable.

Tiffany C.

I've always heard from folks in surrounding towns, in not surrounding towns, from people all across the internet even, that Phoenicia Diner is AMAZING and a must-go if in the area. I never knew why or if they had any stand out food items other than their pancakes, but we happened to be in the area and made it a point to try -- but I definitely was left disappointed. Pros: - This is such a unique diner menu, where they're not just serving your average wraps and diner plates. This definitely is the only diner that I've seen have a burger mac and cheese burrito and the only diner where the staff has recommended the shrimp and grits to me (because who goes to diners for seafood?) - Outside patio area is extremely cute and perfect for those in the area with pets! Cons: - I just truly didn't think the food was that great. The shrimp and grits were tasty but nothing special, the burger mac burrito fell apart immediately after receiving it making it super hard to eat. The mac and cheese itself was creamy but lacked flavor and the onion rings were just filled with oil. All the food just seemed extremely heavy and rich. Was this our fault since we didn't get the pancakes? Possibly. But I had such high hopes when the staff raved about these items prior to ordering that it just couldn't meet these high expectations. I probably wouldn't return, unless for the pancakes -- just to say that I've tried them.

Mala L.

Phoenicia Diner is very popular in the area but absolutely not overrated and if there's a wait for a table, it's worth it. The food is outstanding. The decor and vibe in there is of a retro diner, but the food is much more elevated than a typical diner. We stopped in around 2:30pm, after the breakfast/brunch rush and were seated right away. Started with coffees, fresh squeezed OJ, and a giant cookie. I had the jalapeno popper stuff hashbrowns and my husband had the corned beef skillet. Both were unbelievably good, made with fresh ingredients (including house cured corned beef). We went the breakfast route for this meal, but the lunch options around us looked fantastic as well. Service was kind and attentive. We will not hesitate to return next time we're in the area. We may even drive out of the way for it.

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Are you open? It says you are open until 600 but no one is answering the phone? Thanks

We have a power outage in our area right now.

Are you open for indoor dining now (2-24). Your space inside is large enough to allow for it. one of the yelp reviews stated you do NOT Allow people indoors with masks to use the bathroom. Is this accurate? if so this is not legal

Hi Peter. We had port o potties this summer with hand washing stations so it was 100% legal per our local health inspector. Right now we do allow guests to use the indoor bathrooms but do not allow any indoor dining. We have heated outdoor and… Read more

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We came here for breakfast and it was good. So we drove 40 minutes for this place and I ordered the…read morebreakfast enchilada skillet and it was good. I did want to add chorizo on it but they said no because chorizo was only available for their special dish which they had. The skillet was really delicious; it had the sauce and the fluffy eggs. I would have like some guacamole or something a pico de gallo for a bit of citrus. That is my only suggestion. My niece ordered chicks and waffles and it was good. The chicken was juicy and the waffle was good as well sweet but not overly sweet. We got the chicken wings which were good; my niece said the wings were too crispy but I love a crispy wing. The flavor palette of cheese and garlic worked well especially with the sauce they provide. Overall the meal was good and delicious. I also ordered a warm apple cider and that was good. We also ordered dessert and that was ok; we had something chocolate with ice cream. The chocolate item was really rich. The service was good; the waitress was attentive. The place gives a homey and neighbor atmosphere. So I would not drive 40 minutes again for it; so I would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

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