Classic roadside diner stop at (the world famous) Roscoe Diner. We stopped in on a Sunday around 5pm and it was quiet and relaxed. Perfect timing. Friendly service and our food came out quick. Kids ordered grilled cheese and fries and hotdogs with fries. The hotdog was so good we had to order another. We had the Reuben and a turkey club both really good and hit the spot. No Jell-O this visit, but they did have strawberry and chocolate ice cream which made the kids happy. Clean bathrooms and those cool classic diner chairs that give it that true diner feel. Worth stopping by if you're passing through Roscoe. read more

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While driving home from Binghamton, we stopped at the famous Roscoe Diner. This is a famous rest stop for the college crowd when traveling from/to college in the Northeast. Ambience - The novelty is that they hang college pennants from all the schools in the Northeast. Otherwise, it looks like any other diner. Food - the standard diner menu options, along with all day breakfast. We ordered: French Toast - nice toast with sprinkle of powdered sugar. 4/5 Eggs over Easy - doesn't get any more basic. 4/5 Disco Fries - fries with gravy and melted mozzarella. 4/5 TL/DR: a reliable diner on the drive to college. The display of college pennants is a nice gimmick, but once you get past that, it's just like any other diner. read more

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Roscoe Diner has been feeding generations of locals and visitors. If you are traveling on Rt 17, it's a must. What makes it special is..classic, down home, friendly neighborhood diner. It's not fancy. Typical diner. Counter, booths, tables. Walls covered in college pennants from all over the country, from visitors passing through on their roadtrip to those places. Menu is typical diner stuff. Service is friendly and fast. We stopped for linch, was in & out under an hour. I had the meatloaf dinner. Huge portion of meatloaf slices and the creamiest mashed potatoes I have ever had at a diner. Spouse had burger. Nice size, cooked perfect with best looking potato salad. I don't get up this way too often, but if I am travelling Rt 17...I am always stopping here. read more

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2nd timer! Stopped in at Roscoe Diner after a weekend camping trip, and it hit the spot! The place still has that classic small-town diner charm -- clean, friendly, and fast. The staff made us feel right at home even though it was busy, and the portions were huge (just what you need after hiking and campfire meals). I had the pancakes and bacon, perfectly cooked and crispy, while the rest of the crew went for burgers and milkshakes -- all great. Prices were fair, coffee was hot, and service was old-school polite. You can tell this place has been around forever for a reason. If you're passing through or wrapping up a camping weekend nearby, Roscoe Diner is a must-stop. read more

Roscoe Diner - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

Whoever thought to put a diner at a Tesla charging rest stop is genius. It's my second time at this rest stop on our trip upstate. While waiting for the car to charge, I decided to stop in to grab something to eat. It's actually a large diner with the classic diner booth seating inside. The staff is friendly and my food came out pretty quick. I ordered the salad over salad which is your choice of chicken or tuna salad over lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and even some olives. The portion was much bigger than I expected. It was definitely filling which I didn't expect for a salad. The tuna salad was done well, just the right amount of mayo to be able to taste the tuna but not be too fishy. Considering how big my salad was, I'd probably get one of the classic diner foods if I were ever to stop at this rest stop again. read more

Roscoe Diner - Salad Over Salad (tuna salad) - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

Stopped by for a late lunch with the family on a weekday and had a solid diner experience. Our chicken Caesar salad was huge and loaded with protein, so much so that we ended up taking half of it home. The cheeseburger was also nicely done, straightforward and nothing fancy. My chicken souvlaki wrap was enough to fill me up the rest of the day. The service was good, too. Our server was personable and patient, which is always appreciated. The ambiance was of the typical diner variety, casual and accessible, and that's always nice. We'll most likely be back next time we're in town. read more

We have not been here for many years. We decided to stop for breakfast and it was surprising to see almost no cars. Honestly, our meals were very simple and they were okay/good. The coffee was fresh, our waitress was very nice and service was quick. My husband had a toasted bagel with cream cheese and a side of corned beef hash. Yes it is canned, but that's what he, and most people, eat at home so no big deal. I had 2 eggs over easy, ham, home fries and rye toast. The eggs were perfect, the toast was good and the ham was okay.....like a pre-sliced package brand I get at the grocery. For the price of breakfast, 2 slices would have been nice. The home fries were disappointing, not seasoned and lots of hard, burnt bits among the pieces that didn't seem fried at all. Our server was great and for a quick simple meal we were satisfied. read more

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Grilled chicken Caesar wrap: Boring. Not very tasty. Would not get again. French onion soup: good cheese but the onion soup was not so great. Some onions were tough. Chicken parm: Not the best sauce but the breaded chicken was fine. Pasta was bland. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and stopped in for lunch. This place is absolutely in the middle of no where so this is by far the best restaurant around by default. There are many signs saying it's so great and highly rated so standards are immediately high. In my opinion it is a good spot.. but not amazing. Just a good diner to stop at. Nothing too great to see or take a picture of, the staff was quick and seemed like a bunch of local college kids working side shifts. For food i ordered a burger and again it was good... but not great. My friends had similar reactions so 4 stars is being generous. read more

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Got this our last morning on vacation and it was the best breakfast we had while up there. We just did take out so I can't say much else but it was delicious. Typical diner look from the outside from what I could see. read more

Stopped at the Roscoe Diner for a late lunch! Had one of their many specials the Burger with bacon jam. Very good and great service again. Appreciate how well they take care of those that serve our country. Greatly appreciated! read more

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Stopped in the notable Roscoe Diner for breakfast. The inside was cozy and had that classic diner feel. Our server had a bright and welcoming personality and took our orders in a timely manner. Our food came out extremely quickly. I ordered the western omelette, which came with toast and home fries. It was all delicious. read more

Roscoe Diner - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

Looks good but below-par food. Typical extensive diner menu. We tried different classics and they all were poor. Service was ok, ambiance was, well, a diner! Bathrooms ok but no lock on the bathroom stall in men's room. To be specific, the steak and cheese taste like fake food on some bland roll. Eggs Benedict blah. Hamburger bland, Caesar salad all wrong! Spanakopita tasteless and soggy. Everything tastes like frozen food. After leaving, we felt like it was the least appetizing meal we've had in memory. Have the owners/cooks eaten elsewhere?!?! Cute, fun-looking town. Mobil station a plus! Will try Italian and grill places next time we pass through. I do not enjoy writing these kinds of reviews. But don't say I didn't warn you! read more

The food was good, service was fast and friendly, and the college flags brought a cool vibe! A nice spot in the town!!! read more

Roscoe Diner - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

The Roscoe Diner is well known for many reasons, mainly because it sits in the middle of nowhere in a rural area with its own restaurant, and nothing else, located directly off Route 17 (future I-86), making it extremely convenient for travelers, including, college students, locals, even fishermen, and vacation travelers, etc. We were seated upon entering, not too busy, and had great customer service. There were enough workers that kept the flow going, and it was perfect considering the time. The menu has a variety to offer, and they do have an all-day breakfast for those who love it. The chicken wrap parm caught my eye, which I personally never heard of, and its flavor was tasty and cooked right. I was impressed by how it came out. The atmosphere is touching, and the interior definitely speaks for itself, old school and original. I'm sure it had its renovation here and there. I find it pretty cool how they have college banners hanging all over the place. Been open since the 1960s, and it's famous for a reason - get to it!! read more

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Food was insanelyyy greasy and oily. Couldn't finish a breakfast sandwich. Ordered an english muffin with a fried egg and Canadian bacon, the egg was shiny because of the oily. read more

Went here on a busy Sunday while driving around the area. My mother remembered the tender calamari she had years back and wanted to try it again. We were seated immediately and was advised that a server will be right with us, but not immediately since another group was seated before us. I found that odd but yet impressed at that little touch of service. Our waitress too was very attentive and excellent. I would say service was pretty fast considering the amount of people who were there, not an extensive wait for food. Nothing new to expect, it's a diner with an array of choices. We tried the calamari but it was a little on the chewy side. The fish sandwich and chicken tenders were just plain, nothing excited to talk about. If you happen to be in the area and want diner food, then consider this spot for your choices. read more

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Was in the area for a mini weekend away from the city so we came for lunch on a Monday. When we arrived, there were a good amount of people already dining and more came as we ate and left. We ordered the fried french toast, a burger, and a monte cristo sandwich. The portions of everything was huge - everything tasted decent, like what diner foods should taste like. The fried french toast was really thick but pretty desirable the first few bites. Then it got a bit too heavy. One order comes with three pieces, we ate just 1 and took two to go. The burger my husband ordered was huge- I didn't try but he said it was decent. The monte cristo I ordered was ham and turkey sandwiched between slices of french toast with a thick slab of melted cheese on top. It was HEAVY. I ate half and couldnt finish the rest. Overall, food was you typical diner food- we didnt go in expecting much so certainly did not come out disappointed. The interior of the diner reminds me a lot of the Hilary Duff version of Cinderella ha. Lots of college flags up on the walls around the entire diner. read more

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The service was fine, food was decently fast, the location is right off the highway so it's kinda fun for a road trip. The ambience was old school diner vibes, with pennants of colleges all around the country. However, the food was just bad :/ - my burger's bun felt really crumbly and stale and the burger patty itself tasted stale as well. My friend who got a breakfast-y platter was also kinda disappointed. read more

My boyfriend and I were traveling upstate and stopped here for dinner. It is famous for being the middle point of NYC and Western NY. I ordered the Happy Waitress sandwich. It's a classic and one of my favorite things at a diner...grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. Simple, yes....but absolutely delicious. It came with fries and a pickle. While looking over the menu I noticed on the menu "French Fry Corner." It had different types of loaded fries on the menu. I ended up upgrading my fries to pizza fries. These fries were topped with the most delicious marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. SO DELICIOUS. The marinara was chunky and full of flavor. Definitely not out of a jar. My boyfriend ordered the Open Reuben Burger. It was a burger topped with corned beef, pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. He also opted for a side of breakfast sausage as diner breakfast sausage hits different. He also upgraded his fries. He went with Mediterranean fries. These fries were out of this world delicious! The fries came topped with feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives, basil, mozzarella cheese and a pesto Mayo. The flavor combinations were magical. To upgrade to the speciality fries was only a $1.14 upcharge! For everything and a soda the bill came out to $33. Not bad at all and very reasonable. Definitely stop here in your travels! read more

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Great location off of 17. However, the Friday of Memorial weekend... We stopped at 8am, for breakfast. Only had 2 servers working. They weren't ready for the holiday weekend. Food was mediocre at best read more

Can you believe they charged me $7.23 for a side of bacon to go with my omelet? THAT'S INSANE! The side of bacon for my husband's meal was only $3.12. When I asked the waitress why, she shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't know, because that's how much it costs." I know prices went up since Covid, but for a dated establishment with poor lighting, torn-up seats, and dirty bathrooms, they really shouldn't be charging so much for their food and charging more if you're not using cash. They lost me as a customer! read more

Famous diner. It is really just normal diner. Our waitress was great. She knew exactly what is going with our food! Meatloaf sandwich was really good. read more

The service is really fast and quick, right in a snap. The waiters/waitresses are very kind and helpful in every way possible. The food that I ordered was the Eggs Benedict. It was really nice and delightful, even when you ask for a runny egg. The ambiance is like any other diner. But their food is outta this land of USA. read more

A middle of nowhere throwback oasis. The Roscoe Diner looks and feels like a diner of yesteryear and like most mile wide, inch deep menus, stick with the basic palate of breakfast favorites, sandwiches and burgers. You've been warned, try the surf and turf at your own risk but the good news is that service has always been smooth and efficient. The Roscoe Diner is the diner template done almost to perfection and deserves an easy five stars. Pro tip... order the French Toast. read more

Breakfast was great, but diner is older. Service was really good. I'll be back here!!!

Stopped here for lunch and wasn't disappointed. Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Mediterranean salad, which was fresh, flavorful and Included anchovies. Dressing was served on the side so I could put as much as I wanted. My husband ordered a Caesar salad and though it was large in fresh, instead of Parmesan cheese it contained mozzarella. The real issue I had was with the bathrooms. The floors and toilets were clean, but the stalls Did not appear to have been cleaned in a very long time. This is an easy fix for a nice place. read more

Roscoe Diner - Mediterranean salad - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

Mixed results.......they do a good job with omelettes, a great job with fries, but hash browns were very undercooked. I know breakfast starts early, but some servers were crankier and slower than necessary. read more

I ordered the western omelet expecting something tasty and was disappointed. No flavor other than the ham and veggies. The omelet wasn't fluffy but flat. What would normally come with a breakfast.....hash browns? Nope, French fries!!! Really? Charged $5.15 for a soup bowl sized cottage cheese, and $3 for a soda. Not sure what they're "World Famous" for. Definitely not "World Famous". Maybe self proclaimed famous. read more

This place is legendary! Service is excellent food is typical diner fare. Bathrooms are DISGUSTING! Like seriously disgusting. I'd feel more comfortable going In the woods out back behind the building than taking my chances of catching something from a toilet seat. Place could use an update badly, but when you're hungry and you're driving upstate this is the place to go! read more

Meet me at the Roscoe Diner! Sat at the counter and the woman that was my server seemed to be having a rough day. She was very pleasant, but I could tell there was some staffing issues and food wasn't coming out of the kitchen quickly. That being said, my food came out in a reasonable time, eggs and sausage were good and I told her so. People who expect everything to be perfect every time bug me. They bug me a lot. I was grateful that the Diner was open and I had a place to eat. I wish the Diner the best! read more

I'm so sad to say I was so disappointed by Roscoe Diner. I was in Upstate NY and decided to stop into Roscoe Diner and was very underwhelmed. Our server was great and so attentive (and you could tell she was so busy) so that was greatly appreciated especially for a large group during lunch time. The ambiance was very classic old school diner with college flags all around which I have to admit was very cool. The food though was just not good. The turkey in the turkey club was always gray and incredibly dry - yuck. read more

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This place used to be really special. It is the perfect midpoint distance between metro New York and most of the upstate colleges. I'm not sure when it stopped, but they used to give you awesome Cole slaw and unlimited new pickles with every meal. You'd get a free bumper sticker and advertise for them "Meet me at the famous Roscoe Diner." Now, no Cole slaw or new pickles unless you order them and you have to pay for bumper stickers. Yes, you have to pay to advertise for them. I had a Turkey club and a side salad, which was fine. Service was pleasant and accurate. The person with me had a Chicken breast melt sandwich and enjoyed it. They also have a supercharging station in the parking lot, which is pretty cool to see all the Teslas coming in and out. read more

This is our go to for a family meal in the Roscoe area. Some of our favorites are the mozzarella sticks, the peanut butter cookies and the Lemon Meringue Pie. Always great service- great food- highly recommend. read more

I'd keep this one short this place was very runned down and unpleasant every other location in Roscoes little town was incredible. The food here was lousy I do mean hard chicken, reheated mozzarella sticks, hard pasta should I continue? I thought it would have been a great experience. Customer service was also a no go! Teenagers from the town with no sense of manners or politeness id never return. The outside of the diner gave this post a 2 star its a classic diner look. read more

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What happened to this place? It used to be a good diner. Food was fine, service was terrible. Arrived on a Friday night around 8pm anxious to have a quick meal and get back on the road. The entire left half of the restaurant was closed except for one table with a family of four. Stood at the hostess stand for 5-6 minutes (it was not busy) while the family eating looked at me continuing their meal. No waitstaff helped. Finally I was about to leave (but was hesitant because there are limited options off route 17 in this area to eat) and the lady at the table gets up from her meal to seat us. She was either the owner or the hostess and her family definitely saw me but they couldn't be bothered being interrupted to serve a customer. We finally sat and the air conditioning was not working, flies all over the place, and a layer of filth on the walls that was not an oversight, it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. Also the music from the kitchen was exceptionally loud. Every time the door swung open you got 2 seconds is music blasting until the next time it swung open. Not very enjoyable when you are tired from driving and want to enjoy a meal. The grilled chicken BLT and fries were actually pretty good but everything else about this place was terrible and all avoidable. I won't be coming back. read more

It has been quite a few years since I have been here. I ALWAYS looked forward to making this stop on our family roadtrips. But Alas...all good things usually change for the worst. I do not know what the point of having the "Hostess Will Seat You Soon" sign...no one even acknowledges your presence. So after a few minutes, I just grabbed a menu and sat at the counter. I had to move a bit because the counter needed a wipe down. But after that, there were no major issues. The waitress was friendly but the food was mediocre. All the excitement I had before dining here quickly evaporated. Things obviously change over time...but I wish it wasn't so! read more

Roscoe Diner - Pretty soon it's gonna be infamous... - Diners Near Me - Roscoe, New York

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Decent diner located in the middle of nowhere, USA: Roscoe....the town known for fly fishing. I happened to be there for a work situation and met a few colleagues for breakfast. I stuck with the coffee - not a big breakfast eater during the week but my teammates had a nice mix of eggs, omelettes, potatoes, toast, breakfast meats..etc. Everyone enjoyed and said it was just fine. Coffee was good and strong. Service was solid. Fine for a meal if you're passing through or if this town is a destination. read more

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I'll tell you why it's getting four stars - the waitress BJ (Betty Jo). She was great, kind and attentive. This was after we came in and the hostess, not greeting us, said, "How many?" I said, "Hi." No response. We sat at the counter and she wasn't going to give us menus but then I had to ask. That hostess was unfriendly. She was heavy set, glasses, freckles and probably in her 50s? But then BJ was kind and wonderful. Another server named Donna was behind the counter and almost shooing people away by warning them "it's so busy back there" and "this is a holiday weekend". I was starting to wonder if she wanted to work or not. She got Sat a part of four men and I heard her say, "Oh, wonderful," sarcastically, she she laid eyes on the four Indian American men. Donna is a white woman and went over eventually with her fake voice, "How we doooooing today, gentlemen?" It was so fake and the casual slight at four Indian men was noticeable. But again, BJ was great. Stay away from Donna and that hostess tho! read more

We stop into this diner all the time on the way to Ithaca. It is an American traditional and classic diner! With the classic diner look of sheet metal outside and neon lights inside. It also has the college flags of different schools and universities. It is often packed, and is set up for large parties. At times the service can be slow if they are packed, but only when it's packed. Usually the service is good. The food is good standard diner fare, and is eclectic in its selections. Definitely a good stop on RT 17. It will take a little longer than Mickey Ds, but it's a lot better. read more

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