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    Sam's Diner

    3.5 (33 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    3 eggs over easy, 3 strips of bacon and toast.  Delicious and simple!
    Joel V.

    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!

    Open area to enjoy the restaurant.
    Scott L.

    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.

    The 2x2 breakfast (with a side of toast). Yum!
    Kate L.

    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.

    Rose V.

    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.

    OMG best home fries on this side of town or perhaps anywhere!!!  I do love onions though so I am biased :)

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

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

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

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

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

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    Food was outstanding and has been each time we've been. The Ahi noshos are terrific and our…read moredinners excellent: scallops on cheddar polenta; Salmon, Kimchi, sweet potato pancake, and fried rice (too salty) otherwise excellent especially the Kimchi influence; surf and turf (bacon wrapped meat loaf on harissa lobster mashed potatoes and the tomahawk all hit the mark. Yet the highlight of the evening our server Brad - he was outstanding - casual, knowledgeable, and attentive. Never once asked "how are we" or called anyone hun, both irritating. The only caution is the noise - high ceilings and crowds combine for a lot of screaming diners and not much to buffer the din. Intimate, no but good food and excellent service at least last night.

    Brad (our waiter) was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about allergies. If he didn't know the…read moreanswer, he made sure to double check with the kitchen. This was my first time visiting. My friend and I ordered mocktails which we both enjoyed. We then ordered gochu belly buns and the braised beef French onion soup. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and make the soup gluten free! It was delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the sweet deal salad and my friend ordered the green curry stir fry. Mine wasn't anything crazy, tasted as I expected but it was still good. My friend, on the other hand, did not love her dish. She is a big curry person and said the sauce lacked flavor (which I tried and agreed with). The tofu was nice and crispy, dry though. There wasn't enough sauce in the dish. The mushrooms were the most flavorful.

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