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    The Putnam Diner & Restaurant

    3.3 (92 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE PUTNAM DINER & RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bill S.

    It's just one visit for this 5-star review, but we had a very good one, and we're happy to share. While our pet kitty was getting some surgery nearby, we spent several hours over breakfast and beyond enjoying the hospitality and good food at this pleasant diner. It's clean, the staff was extra friendly and efficient, and best of all the expansive menu filled us up deliciously. Any dish on the menu can be served at any time they're open. So while one of us opted for a three-egg cheese omelet -- thank goodness someone in the kitchen knows how to prepare eggs and not over-cook them -- the other ordered liver and onions. At 9:30 a.m. no less. And when they came, they were wonderful, tasty, cooked very rare with scads of sliced onions. Not to everyone's taste, perhaps, but sure did satisfy ours. There was lots of good coffee and tea, lots of smiles with our server, and lots of relaxation for us. Prices are good, about what you should expect for a diner, and we were impressed with how clean it was everywhere, including the bathrooms. We recommend Putnam and look forward to a return, with or without the kitty. BTW, there's a cool little pool out front (see our photo) with a bunch of hungry fish happy to snare any food you might cast their way, and a wishing well to accept coins (please don't feed the fish your coins). Also a nice big parking area.

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    Joe Z.

    My fiancé said oh wait no we're married, so anyway, she said that the spinach omelette is excellent and the corned beef and hash is one of the top around that she's ever had. I had the hungry man really good ,chocolate milk really good Rey toast excellent. oh no I almost forgot our waitress is MARIA. Wish us a happy Thanksgiving constantly ask if we need anything else and she got the order down perfectly so when you come here, ask for MARIA.

    Carmen G.

    My best friend & I had breakfast here while we waited for her baby girl to get spayed up the road. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and the ambiance was chill. We had a wonderful time! We killed over 2 hours just eating & laughing while people watching. We then went outside and took pictures. I give this two thumbs up!

    Bacon and eggs

    Food was good service was better for our gathering of 10 people. Eggs a little overcooked and the bacon was meh. Lovely spot.

    Great pastrami.

    Best pastrami Reuben I've had in years. Lean, with nice fries, cole slaw, and a real pickle. Yum. Friendly waittress Mariah. ​

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    Jessica O.

    One of my favorite diners to go to. I've been going with my family for years. The service is always awesome and the food always comes quickly. I also absolutely adore their fish tank with the fish that always looks like it's smiling and waving. I typically order the turkey club, the gyro, or the eggs Benedict! Try it out!

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    12 days ago

    Enjoy this diner greatly. Reasonable prices, good food, attentive waiters and fast. I drive from Pawling to this diner. Worth it.

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    Creepy vibe. Menu was scary big. Can't trust a big menu at a dinner. Could smell dead body.

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    2 years ago

    The food is very good. The people are friendly & helpful. It is a family owned & run business.

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    Nice place. Food is good. Staff is friendly. And, an impressive collection of Legos done by the son of an employee (perhaps owner?).

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    3 years ago

    Good food and nice people. I always enjoy coming here. Nice quaint diner. I recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Just moved to the area and this has become my regular place. Excellent food and service.

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