We came in on a Friday morning as a group of 5. It was around 10:30 and the place was almost full. We could see how popular this place is. It continued to fill during our stay. The wait staff have been working here for years. We were promptly seated, given our menus, and water and beverages served right away. The menu is fulsome but not overly extensive - to my daughter's chagrin, no eggs Benedict on offer. It's your typical diner fare with eggs/omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits with sausage gravy, and sandwiches. There is a separate lunch menu that begins at 11:00a.m. which we did not look at. Breakfast continues to be served all day. I went with a French toast slam, with sunny side eggs, order of wheat toast, and link sausages. The choices of bread included rye and possibly sour dough. Some of the breads are upgrades with an additional small charge. The French toast comes with a side of cream cheese. It was nicely cooked and distinctly cinnamony. My eggs were just barely fully cooked and not slimy. The sausage was typical. My daughter had a Philly cheesesteak which included green pepper and was really nice and hot, although the steak didn't taste as robust as she'd hoped. My husband went with a typical breakfast plate. He enjoyed most of it, but left most of the home fries. The decor is country style as opposed to 50's style chrome and leather. You can choose from booths or tables. There are plenty of amusing signs to read, like, if you don't like the coffee, leave (not verbatim, I can't remember the correct wording). There's only one bathroom for one person at a time for each gender, so the wait can be awhile. It is very roomy and clean. The prices are super reasonable and the staff are fantastic. For 5 full breakfasts and refillable coffees all around, it came out to just over $62. I can see why this place is so popular. I'm betting we'll be returning next time we come down for another visit. read more

Food A+ Service A+ Ambiance A Ok, first time visit on a late Saturday morning. Parking was plenty with a handicap entrance ramp in the back. First impression: typical diner look, a little rundown, but honestly makes you feel very comfortable. Very home-like feeling. Then came the service, then came the food. Not much to say about both other than outstanding. We had the waffles, cheese and mushroom omelette with hashbrowns and plenty of toast and bottomless coffee. Portions were huge, you won't go home hungry. Our coffee cup was never empty and we were checked on routinely to make sure everything's OK. Floor manager and the service folks were exemplary and very polite and friendly. Four stars out of a possible five but not because of the food or service When we go back for another visit, and we certainly will, if we have the same experience, I'll upgrade this to a solid five. Real nice bunch of folks at the R Diner and the food is even better. We'll be back read more

Food was good, hash browns are good and crispy, omelette a little burnt but still tasted good.

The food was outstanding. Their pancakes are huge! Priced at $4.25 was a filling bargain. Service was excellent and attentive. Great diner. The place was packed on a recent Saturday morning. The ambiance was very pleasant and friendly. read more

A Hidden Gem with Heart and Flavor The R Diner in Central Square is hands-down one of our favorite spots. The food is consistently delicious--no matter what we order, it always comes out hot, fresh, and made with care. It's clear they take pride in what they serve. What really sets this place apart, though, is the staff. They always go above and beyond to make sure our family feels welcome. They remember our usual orders, and they truly cater to our kids with copious amounts of oyster crackers, peanut butter, and jelly, (which goes a long way when hungry kids are waiting!) every single time we're in. Robin and Sheri are the heart and soul of the diner. We always leave full, happy, and having shared a few laughs with one (or both!) of them. Their zest for life, attention to detail, and ability to make everyone feel like a regular keeps us coming back. If you haven't been--go. You won't regret it. read more

R Diner - Waiting for dinner with snacks and entertainment - Diners Near Me - Central Square, New York

The food was very good along with the service. We tried the sausage gravy, mushroom, omelette, and cheese omelette. The eggs looked amazing. No burn marks and the cheese was fully cooked within the egg. The sausage gravy was also very good. The toast wastoasted properly, home fries were also cooked well and the coffee tasted awesome along with great service and a nice atmosphere. This is a big inside and will accommodate groups. read more

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Fantastic fish dinner!! The sides were awesome also. The waitress was one of the best I've ever had. I can't say enough about this diner it's my first time here but I'll be back whenever I'm in the area read more

R Diner - Fried fish with Mac & cheese and coleslaw - Diners Near Me - Central Square, New York

We come here every October when we come for super dirt week in Oswego. The food is always great, their pancakes are HUGE. W had omelets today, they were fantastic. The girls and guys are so friendly and eager to please. Sherry and Robin , Alyssa and Evan, and all the rest are like being around family. I love looking at all there signs inside very humorous! Highly recommend The R Diner. Planning a trip from Duanesburg NY over the winter just to have breakfast! Thanks everyone. Dave and Kelly from Duanesburg read more

Great food fresh fish on Friday reasonable prices. Special requests with a smile. Occasional specials that are also delicious. Larger padded booths are a plus read more

Came here on the way home from a trip to the lake. Absolutely the best decision. The service was great and it seemed like a very nice environment. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!!!! I have never been so satisfied with a meal like I was here, I am so glad I stopped by. Also super affordable for what you get. read more

R Diner - a man sitting at a table with breakfast food - Diners Near Me - Central Square, New York

Highly recommend food was fantastic. Hugh portions and excellent service. Had a party of 12 and everyone left raving about the place. read more

R Diner - a group of people sitting at a long table - Diners Near Me - Central Square, New York

Always great food, Service is very fast paced and friendly, overall great little diner.

Fantastic food and service. The only disappointment experienced on our recent visit was the hot turkey sandwich was the turkey. It was clearly microwaved too long and was hard and couldn't cut it. read more

We get a to go order the food is always fantastic and plenty of it. The staff is friendly and fast. Fish dinners on Friday taste great along with a nice dessert to go with it. read more

R Dinner may look like a typical dinner but it's not. The servers and other staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. I highly recommend this Dinner for breakfast and lunch. read more

We hit three different diners in three days in a great visit to upstate NY. R Diner stands out with a big menu and great service. The stuffed French Toast looked yummy but I was pleased with my omelet and Italian toast. They are also known for gigantic pancakes, yum. R Diner has its loyal regulars in the early morning. Wish I was able to join them! read more

I love this Diner. Friendly and quick service. Everything has always been delicious. I stop in early mornings from time to time and love to get the home fries, two eggs and Italian toast. Big delicious Pancakes too! read more

This place is a great place for a home cooked meal. Prices are great, quality is good and quantity is what you want. Regular place for the family for sure. read more

A real deal of a diner in delicious food ,friendly service and honest to goodness hospitality. We came as strangers and felt right at home with the clan of happy, happy patrons. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the expertise of Sheri and Robin as they almost dance around the diner .They know and love what they are doing and it shows! They know service, hospitality and make it look like fun! The food was delicious and hot and the coffee brewed to perfection. Everything we saw coming from the kitchen looked as wonderful as our hot and delicious breakfast. The Cooks in the back are true artists.The whole team together produce happy customersWe enjoyed our experience and the charm of "R new" discovery and new Happy Place It is busy for a reason . Truly The Best We shall return!! read more

This is a friendly diner/restaurant. My favorite is there fish fry. Never dissappointed.

Busy, busy, busy which typically means good food at a good price. Actually, it's great food at a good price! Thank you "R Diner" for keeping value in Central Square! read more

Great diner! There may be other diners in the area, but this one has become my go-to location for breakfast meet-ups on the way to work. Okay - it's a diner, and the menu reflects that, but...these folks obviously know what a diner should be all about. The service is fast and always friendly, the coffee keeps flowing as long as you want it to, and the food is excellent and plentiful. The sausage is especially good - I don't know if they make it on premise, but it tastes that way - much fresher and tastier than anything I've had at other local eateries. Omelets are fluffy and full of fresh ingredients, and they're more than happy to roll any of those into a wrap if you prefer picking your food up. There's no rush when you're done eating...they'll get you fed and out the door quickly if that's what you want, but if you want to just sit and have a conversation after eating, they'll keep the coffee flowing. read more

This place is fabulous and the staff treat you well!!!! The food comes out hot as it was ordered at the proper temperature. If your beverage comes with refills you don't have to ask the waitresses respond appropriately. And while you may find yourself waiting for a table during high turnover times due to how fast and efficient everyone is it doesn't take too long. read more

The parking lot is always full and when you walk in the decor has you feeling like you just walked into your sisters house during a family get together. The coffee is great and the staff is usually on point with keeping your mug full. Eight years of going here and the food is always delicious! They know the difference between medium or medium rare with your burger and over easy or over medium with your eggs. Staff is friendly and the prices are phenomenal. Will continue to eat here for a long time to come. read more

Great People. Great Food. Great Service. Great Atmosphere. I have no complaints at all about this amazing diner.

Family friendly, good food and fair prices ... great hometown atmosphere.. you must stop and eat in or grab something for the road well worth the time . read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time yesterday and LOVED IT! Service was wonderful and food was outstanding. Portions are perfect. Happy to support during covid and we will definitely be back!! read more

Went there for dinner one Friday night. Friday is the only night they are open late. I like to sample the fried fish from restaurants in the area so that's what I ordered. I wasn't disappointed. Delicious crunch on the batter but soft and tender on the inside. Large portions at a lower than normal price. Wife had a hot turkey sandwich and mashed potatoes that she enjoyed. My son had pancakes and bacon. The waitress gave us a heads up in the size of the pancakes. He ordered two and only got through one. They're huge! One tip, if you go for fish, go early. Being open for dinner only one night means limited quantities. Update: went there again. This place is really good and is now on the regular rotation! read more

Packed house on a Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM but the service was scattered and the western omelette I got had some onions in it, and pieces of pepper, but they were not abundant as a western should have. Coffee was mediocre at best. I won't be going back. read more

Went straight to R Diner after getting off a red eye from Vegas. Ordered waffles and let me tell you.....out of this world, fluffy and amazing. Service was excellent, fast and overall experience was 5 star. Also a huge bonus is its less than a minute from my home. Great job and keep up the great work! read more

The abundance of food, you get is awesome and so is the flavor! This is def your greasy spoon, minus 3/4's the grease!

Great little diner out in central square. They really do stick to the classics for their main menu and they do it well. A pleasant surprise is that they offer a selection of seafood on Fridays and it's really, pretty good. I mean we're not in Maryland or anything, but they usually sell out of fish on Fridays because people go there just for that which I think speaks for itself. The only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is sometimes they get a little ambitious with their weekly specials and when it comes out it leaves you wanting. Hey, at least they're trying out new items, so props for that. But as I said, everything I've had from their main menu has been wonderful. read more

I've been to a lot of diners, but this is consistently one of my favorites. Service is always fast and the food is soooo good. From fluffy pancakes to perfects eggs, you can't go wrong! read more

If you're looking for delicious, high-quality, affordable, and traditional diner food, R Diner is for you! Prices are very reasonable and the portions are impressive, but not over the top. The staff is very friendly and the service is always fast. R Diner is always immaculately clean, too. One of my favorites is the fish fry on Fridays--huge haddock, very lightly breaded, with two huge sides. They make their macaroni salad and cole slaw exactly like my mother did. They don't come out of a tub from a food distributor; they're made fresh on site every day. There are lots of breakfast offerings and I've loved everything I've tried so far. My favorite is the sausage gravy and biscuits, which are exactly like what I used to have at Jim's in San Antonio, TX, years ago. It's surprisingly light, not a bit greasy or salty, and while they have a half order available, I can easily scarf down the standard size and not feel overfilled. The biscuits are light and fluffy, too. The waitresses are always fun to joke around with, too. You may have to wait a few minutes for a table at the height of breakfast or on Fridays for dinner, but it's rarely longer than that. R Diner is now my favorite diner in Central New York. read more

Friendly staff, fast service and an outstandingly prepared burger. I'll make R Diner a priority whenever I'm traveling that stretch of highway read more

Local secret. Very good service and the food selection is great. Hughly recommend the sausage (real sausage) biscits and gravy and the home made hashbrowns. read more

Went here last month and one time before that . And each time could I say the service was ok if that . The food seemed like I was eating something I could have just whipped up at home . Nothing to magical about it. I also seen a guy In a stained shirt and dirty work boots come out to re fill people's coffee. That's why I go here literally once in a blue moon & I don't plan to return any time soon. read more