They don't make their own corned beef hash or sausage gravy. The lentil soup was delicious. We ordered paninis which was a creative yet not quite accurate way to say a grilled sandwich. The chicken with feta, tomato and spinach was good. The chicken was moist, feta plentiful and the veg appeared to be fresh. The monte cristo was not a monte cristo in my view. It was a turkey n ham with cheese sandwich. The staff were friendly and they seemed to be serving a lot of regu read more

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I always got great service there. This is a family run business. I am sad to say that it is now closed. It seems tnat the new land owner wants to demolish the buildings and build something related to medical professsion.Thank you Sam, Angela and Teddy for the great memories and food. Best of luck in the future. read more

Great Mom and Pop diner - I go there weekly. The owners are sweet and will rebuke my friends and I if we are late! Good hot food served quickly and just the way you like it. Check Sam's out - it has earned its good reputation and has many customers who have been coming back for years and years. read more

My kids and I just left Sam's diner with the intent to try a new local place for us. Unfortunately we didn't get past the drinks orders due to the glass being completely filthy. When I asked the waitress she replied "that's how they come out of the machine" I asked for the check to pay for it and to speak to a manager she said she owners the place she then went and got someone from the kitchen to come out and he asked me what's wrong I explained to him about the filthy cups covered in dirt and he proceeded to yell at me in front of my children, telling me "F**k you and get the f**k out of here now!" Needless to say we're won't be back or recommend anyone else to. read more

Sam's is a classic greasy spoon, hole in the wall type diner. And I mean that in a good way. Located in the former Chinese restaurant I used to frequent with my family in my youth in irondequoit, Sam's offers classic breakfast fare at a great price. Sam (who I assume was the owner and namesake) took my order and cooked the food. 3 eggs over easy, side of bacon and toast. Simple. For about $5.75. Can't get much better than that on price. The food was not over or undercooked. Just right. Tasty and quick! Side note: a regular sat at the counter and suggested I stop by on Friday nights when they serve dinner. He raved about the dinners. Will have to check it out some time. Sam's is solid! read more

Sam's Diner - 3 eggs over easy, 3 strips of bacon and toast. Delicious and simple! - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food is great here Service is very nice It's a mom and pop joint but worth it instead of a big restaurant read more

I'm so disappointed. We have been going here for a couple of years. The last few times the waitress, who I believe is the owner's wife, has been very rude. We give them a lot of business with family and friends. She has snapped at us when asking for anything. We try to be friendly and make small conversation and she has ignored us. We would overlook the fact that they raised their weekly breakfast special $2 if they were a little more friendly. Sorry, but probably won't be back read more

Well this is my 4th time dining at Sam's and I find it to b cosy. Home cooking and just a simple menu. They do require masks and have covid seating in place. They offer take out call ahead ordering. Staff is very helpful and Friendly. Check them out if your in the area. Tell them Scott sent you. read more

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Sam's Diner is a treasure on East Ridge Road! What a discovery! First off we were welcome with and immediately seated, at a window overlooking the fish pond in the atrium below. Then someone brought us menus & coffee so we could get started, then Lisa came over and introduced herself and said down in the booth across from us to take our order. Felt like home! Two delicious omelettes were delivered within a reasonably short time, the coffee mugs work and consistently refilled by Lisa with good conversation in between. The quality of the omelettes were excellent, portions were generous, service was the best, so we will spread the word and be back ourselves. Thank you to Lisa & the whole team at Sam's Diner! -Ed & Tom read more

Waiting for my son to get checked out at Rochester General, I needed to find lunch on East Ridge Road. I bypassed all the fast-food chains and found Sam's Diner tucked in a tiny mall. The tuna melt on rye was terrific with large slabs of tomato. The waitress gave me extra napkins, and I enjoyed every bite. read more

my boyfriends food had hair in it. they brought the new plate back out 2 minutes later. so they probably just picked the hair out instead of remaking it. It also feels like they want to hurry up and get you the hell out of the restaurant. no conversation was made. my boyfriend still tipped because he's sweet but never again. read more

This is the best breakfast in Rochester! The food is delicious and the prices are more than reasonable. My favorite is their pancakes, they are always light, fluffy and flavorful. My husband and I have been going to Sam's for breakfast just about every week since they opened a couple of years ago and we have never been disappointed. The food is always fabulous and the service comes with a familiar smile as the owners strive to get to know the clientele and make them feel at home. It's really a great place to eat. read more

Sam's Diner - The 2x2 breakfast (with a side of toast). Yum! - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

I wish I could give this place zero stars. The country Benedict was legit sour, the home fries I couldn't eat. My moms steak sandwich looked like a toddler made it. I wish I got a picture. The waitress never asked how our food was. My mom is too nice and still paid for everything but this is literally the most awful diner I have ever been too. I know that's harsh but it was so bad. read more

I'm not a big fan of breakfast food. I've tried most of the diners in Irondequoit. Food is cheap and decent. I wasn't blown away but it good. I want to come back and try their panini. read more

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Ordered their meatloaf sandwich. It was nicely slathered in thick gravy. I also ordered a cup of gravy to dip the french fries in. The fries were fine, but a bit too limp for my tastes. read more

I'd give this place a 0 if it was an option. We finally decided to try this place for the first time for breakfast and once we entered we immediately knew that this wasn't a place that gets much business. Sadly, we were shown why. Despite me seeing how horrible this place was when it comes to service (Thanks Yelp) we still gave it a try. We ordered and received our food quite quickly. I ordered buttermilk pancakes, home fries, and french toast. My girlfriend ordered just ordered the hash browns. I mostly ate the pancakes of which I didn't finish but they weren't that bad. But the home-fries did not look as cooked as I'd seen on previous customers plates so after 2 small bites of that I was done with the home-fries. I don't like soggy food so the French toast only got one bite. After we received the bill I explained that I liked the pancakes (being nice) , and that it was just the home-fries and French toast that I didn't like. The waitress decides to get her husband. He comes up to the table and says "what's wrong with the home-fries". I proceeded to telling him and he responds saying ," I'm not gonna change the bill! You have to pay because I had to pay". At this point I'm just like "okay". I go to my car to get my wallet while my girlfriend stays at the table (I wasn't even going to ask if they took apple pay). On my way out while I hear the door closing I heard my girlfriend say "he's coming back". She must've thought we weren't going to pay. Fast forward, I walk up to the counter to pay and I said to the waitress," I'll pay for the pancakes and her hash browns". She says to us "Pay or I'll call the police". My card that was in my hand now gets placed back into my pockets. I then said,"Lets wait for the police". I guess that was her way of trying to bully us into paying for that crap food".She then went to the kitchen the get her husband to handle this matter yet again. That wasn't the problem! The problem was when she got to the kitchen (DOOR WIDE OPEN) she said "This bitch is out here telling me off". Of course , this upset my girlfriend and I. The Irondeqoit Police officers we very helpful to this situation. She would have had me out of the door if she didn't mention the police as I was about to hand her my debit card. They took off 1 item that I ordered. It's sad that police had to come for that. I could tell that they genuinely understood us in the situation that occurred (The police were the understanding ones Not the people that run this "Diner" ). DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY at this sad excuse of a restaurant the food isn't worth the disrespect. Also, If you don't like what you ordered or don't eat it because you simply didn't like it, they WILL try to bully you into paying for it. To avoid this JUST DO NOT GO HERE EXPECTING GOOD FOOD OR SERVICE. read more

So glad we decided to check this place out!!!! The home fries are phenomenal! I got 3 eggs scrambled, bacon, toast & home fries - huge portions and so good! My fiancé got the Benedict Angela and loved it! This is our new spot to hit up for breakfast now! And the bill? 2 coffees along with breakfast was only $14!!!!! read more

Sam's Diner - OMG best home fries on this side of town or perhaps anywhere!!! I do love onions though so I am biased :) - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Love this place. Family owned business with friendly staff. Breakfast is very inexpensive and you don't leave hungry. Good selection of eggs, pancakes, French toast and omelets. Lunch menu is also diverse with reasonable prices. They are tucked in the old pizza but plaza. read more

Simple diner on a quiet location. There were only a couple of people in here when I came for lunch. I had a gyro, fries and salad. All the food was very good, fries were nice and crispy and the salad was very fresh. Place appears clean. It has quite a bit of space on a narrow building, so don't judge size by the outside. I will come back and try breakfast. read more

Food was good but the service was garbage. When my husband and I walked in with our baby ( we are people of color) it was literally a record scratch moment. You would have thought it was the 1950s in Mississippi. There was a lady sitting at the counter who I thought was a waitress and we smiled and said hi and asked her if it was open seating or if we should wait to be seated. She just stared at us and didn't say a word so I figured my bad, she's a customer. Then another waitress walked in and she said hey, ya'll can sit anywhere and we were like great, thanks! Unfortunately, after that exchange, she clocked out and the same "customer" who was sitting at the bar gets up when 3 (white) male college students walk in and immediately \ guided them to their seat and took their order. I was like WTH. They came in directly after us and had better everything and we were completely ignored. The owner even came over to ask "how's the food?" If there are no Blacks or Asians allowed, put a sign in your window and I will not give you my money. However, since you already have my money, the best I can do is put up a review to warn others. read more

My mother in law Barb turned us on and is a weekend must go! Paula & I love the food and the low prices and seeing friends! Servers are AWESOME! read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast around noon. Picked this place because of the reviews. Unfortunately breakfast was not great. Sausage gravy was tasteless with no sausage in it, eggs and home fries were nothing special. No need to go back here read more

The best breakfast in the area. Friendly staff. great deals. Quiet family like dining.

We go there every Sunday and enjoy the food. Great family restaurant very good and everyone there is very accommodating.

Italian sausage was inedible. Set and mealy. Service was a bit like I was a bother. Eggs and toast were about the only things worth choking down. read more

The best food and people at an unbeatable price. Breakfast and lunch everyday with Friday dinners.

Great place for a breakfast with the fam or yourself. Usual breakfast special $4.95 with the 2 eggs sausage/bacon, toast thing. Employees are nice and tentative to refills. Sunday mornings can be busy but it goes in spurts. From the outside it looks small in the Plaza but diffrent inside. Love their omelettes, got the western one. We will come back again. read more

Great breakfast....... nice owners. Great breakfast special. ....have been going there for a long time....

The wait staff was very attentive which is always a plus but the food was just a touch lacking. I order an omelette and that was delicious but the homefries were over done and dry. Prices are very reasonable but the restaurant was a bit hard to find, with the invention of google earth it was not impossible. Just a word to the wise though, cash only. We made the mistake of bringing just the cards and had to make a special trip. Overall, it was worth the try and was not disappointed. read more

Great place to have breakfast!!! Monday- Friday two eggs home-fries and sausage toast and coffee $4.95 total!!! Great!!!!!

Well, I don't know where to start with this one. This Diner has AMAZING food and even better prices. The staff is also very friendly and the food comes out so fast its amazing. I live in the area and I found this spot and was so happy. I would visit at least 4 or 5 times a month. Well this is where the two stars comes into play. One morning I went and everything was great until a Rat came from under the table I was sitting at. IT WAS A RAT. It was not even a mouse (Idk if I would feel differently if it were a mouse). My food hadn't come out yet and I immediately went into panic mode. I told the waiter I had an EMERGENCY and needed to leave. Since the food was already ordered and being prepared I paid for the food and left. It really turned my stomach and I can never eat there again :(... I am not naive to the fact that these rodents do get into restaurants but I have NEVER actually had to see one come from under my table....... read more

Rude wife of the owner never a hello or good morning I've been going for 2 years and had an unpleasant experience last week with her and will not return nor recommend to anyone the food is just basic greasy spoon nothing to write home about. read more

Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to be serviced in order to provide a rating. I was addressed in a less than friendly manner as I waited to be seated and was asked by the waitress, "Can I help you"? The question was asked as if I had mistakenly walked into the establishment. I was told to sit anywhere. When the waitress came back to my table, I told her I noticed the no credit card sign on the door and asked if that included debit cards. She emphatically told me "cash only". As I was saying that it might pose a problem because I wasn't sure if I had enough cash, the waitress snatched the menu from in front of me with a sarcastic, "so sorry" and promptly left with my glass of water. I should have taken the hint when I pulled into the parking lot, and there was only 1 car parked. The second hint came when I noticed that there were only 2 other customers in this place and they were together. The third clue was the man standing towards the back of the place just staring at me. I assume he was the owner. Now I see why the place was destitute! I'm not accustomed to being treated this way and I am always in favor of writing positive reviews when they are warranted. Maybe I was not of the ethnicity that they prefer to serve here, but again, they literally had no customers. Never again! I returned to the place I usually go to as they are always welcoming and the parking lot is always full! Sometimes it doesn't pay to try something new! read more