Feasted on breakfast at the cozy South 30 Diner, 2 miles south of the NY State Thruway Amsterdam exit. My wife enjoyed a perfect veggie and egg burrito with homemade hot salsa - the best burrito ever. I had eggs with delicious homemade sausage. Locals at the next table loved their sausage with gravy. They were disappointed when they found out that their favorite homemade corned beef hash was sold out. We enjoyed our conversation with the proprietor Rain on a wide range of topics. Also note that prices were very reasonable Highly recommended for food, service and convivial atmosphere! This will now be a regular stop on our trips between Boston and Detroit. read more

I had a fresh hot cup of coffee. Frank Toast with got strawberry topping over whipped cream made special for me by the fabulous Rain! Travis made the best Corned beef hash! I could eat a whole plate of it!. Definitely will get those again! We ate it so quickly! Hit the Spot! read more

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This was such an unexpected gem on our road trip. It's a few miles from the highway but it's super easy to get there, very few turns and it's easy to find. It's a one woman show, and still quick service with very clean restrooms! The food was great- for once I didn't feel gross eating and then getting in the car to drive more! Everything comes with homemade Cole slaw that is quite good. I loved my tuna sandwich on rye that had perfectly sized pickles within the salad, along with lettuce and tomato on top. Best of all, this place is very inexpensive, especially when everything is homemade. My sandwich, Cole slaw and fries were $8!!!! read more

So so slow. We were there for an hour and a half waiting for breakfast Only 2 parties in restaurant read more

Yesterday had the new owner's ricotta and spinach omelette. It was excellent. Good coffee. I'm headed back for breakfast this morning. Cute little place. read more

Thank god for Yelp! I use the maps a lot when we r driving toward a city so we can find a good place to eat. This was just about a mile from 90. So we gotta get back on. Our waitress was great. Funny she asked me what I smelled like. It seemed familiar to her. And it was! Soap n Glory original scented lotion ... too funny. We had a good giggle!! it's a little house made Into a cafe. just the kinda place we like. Very homey and everyone friendly. I saw they had homemade sausage so I wanted something with that! Boy had chicken n biscuits. We got our plates and owner forgot that I wanted homemade sausage and got 3 links. But they were good too. So I'm getting my sausage on the side ... all alone and lonely...lol. I just had to put a little salt on the patty.. it wa delish. Hardly any fat. So we will bookmark this place for future. read more

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Don't let the looks of this place fool you. The food was excellent and Anita and Faye are a hoot. We felt like we were at a family reunion. My husband and I both got the Jackson Hole burger with the onions grilled. It was a HUGE 1/2 lb burger and super juicy and delicious. It comes with macaroni salad. Thanks ladies, everything was great! Ray Charles would have loved it too! read more

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I live this place! Anita the owner is a fun, loving caring women and put all that energy right into your food. If your lucky enough to get to try her food you can thank me later! read more

Visiting the area for the weekend and found this charming place on a whim. The owner/cook is wonderful and friendly and so funny. Very talkative but we don't mind as it made it even better. There is no menu, food list is on paper all over the restaurant which makes it different but in a good way. All food is made to order (except the desserts of course) and portions are a good size and the prices are reasonable. Will be going back again when we are in the area and it's nice to go to a place and not feel like another customer but apart of the community. BTW: we are from FL and have yet to find a place here in NY that does biscuits and gravy the correct southern way, until now. The Biscuits and Gravy was on point, just like my parents use to make and the sausage is made there which is even better!!! read more

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We were out looking for a spot for breakfast late on a Saturday morning. We went here at the suggestion of our daughter, who worked her way through school in restaurants. This is a charming, country kitchen that is very clean. It is handicapped accessible. We were greeted by, Rain, the owner. She was very personable and made a fresh pot of decaf for us. While the coffee was brewing we took a look at the menu. It is a combination of traditional diner fare and some breakfast specialty omelettes. Two of the omelettes, the Italian and the Sicilian caught my eye. When Rain came to take our order, I asked if she was Italian, as we are. She replied that she was, immediately asking what part of Italy my family is from, something only one Italian would ask another. I asked if she could make a frittata. She said yes. It was excellent. Rain said she may add it to the menu. A good frittata in the capital district is hard to find. This place checks all of the boxes: great food, service and ambiance. One mile from Thruway exit 27 in Amsterdam. We'll be back. read more

SO GOOD! Great service and super fresh food made with love. What's better? Chef/owner is super sweet read more

Best omelette I've ever had. Owner served us and she was great - very friendly and prompt service. Highly recommended.

The SICILIAN OMELETTE and FARMERS OMELETTES are to die for. Also the homemade sausage patties. All omelettes come in choice of 3 egg or 2 egg (Senior) sizes. Plus, the owner (Rain) is WONDERFUL, and her partner Travis's hot sauce is the BOMB! read more

Great little out of the wAy place!! #south30. Worth a stop if you are getting off I-90 at Amsterdam. I had the special corned beef omelet special, huge with tasty home fries and buttered toast. Excellent prices read more

South 30 Diner - Omelet special and coffee! Great prices! - Diners Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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Love the small town diner feel. Food was tasty. However, just the one individual (owner) working doing everything. Because it was just her service was slow, and food was overcooked. But did taste good just dry read more

Just had a special breakfast with my sister. The owner, Anita, is so pleasant and accommodating and will tailor her recipes for your diet or tastes. She reminds me of going to my Italian grandmothers or relatives. They always have potatoes, onion, garlic, peppers and spinach to mix with ricotta cheese, provolone or mozzerella on hand and can mix them to create sandwiches or ciambotta (skillet in English). Want a healthy, relaxed, friendly atmosphere to have a slow, delicious meal, this is your place. Also, it is not expensive. Easy to get to, just south of the Thruway exit on Rt. 30-S. read more

Do not miss this joint! The food was absolutely Slammin - excellent biscuits and sausage. Atmosphere was good vibes very homey.

Came here after a long four hour drive. The owner was in the kitchen. She was highly sociable, enthusiastic, and cheered us right up. The bacon cheese burger is delicious, homemade, and fries from local grown potatoes. Definitely recommend this spot if you're driving through! read more

South 30 Diner - Bacon cheese burger and fries - Diners Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

I never leave reviews, but the new owner of the diner have really made this a little gem. Amazing from scratch home cooking, with a cute atmosphere, and great service. Highly recommend that you visit. read more

Food was awesome!!! The Sicilian Omelette was the best Omelette Ive ever had. The biscuits and gray were yummy too! Will go back when we drive thru again!!! read more

In this part of the world, you have to rely on those who know. We stopped here with someone who has been coming here for 40 years having seen the place pass through six different owners. Food is hearty and homemade. Nothing fancy or frou-frou creative. Ordered a couple of eggs with toast and potatoes. Wheat toast was thick slices of seedy bread with plenty of butter. Eggs were perfectly cooked and the potatoes were real and not frozen. Coffee was fresh and cups were refilled frequently Ring the bell as you leave to indicate you enjoyed your meal. read more

Great homemade food! Felt like I was at my moms house for breakfast Anita is very friendly

One star for all the cluttering signs strewn about for miles that one can't really read when going the speed limit. Is it even legal? These are scattered across the county and could potentially be distracting to drivers. I know I have focused on them longer than I should have because I was trying to figure out what the heck they said. read more

New ownership. Not only was the good delicious, they made gluten free pancakes when we asked for gluten free bread. Very thoughtful of dietary needs. read more

Passing thru Amsterdam and it was lunchtime. Checked Yelp, this place had great reviews. Tried the daily special (chicken and biscuits) it was homestyle delicious! Friendly crew, friendly customers. What's not to like?! read more

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It's just a Welcome home feel. Chef Mike is awesome. Janet was personable and welcoming. Don't good by appearances because you'll miss a great find. The food. O. M. G. Best hamburger. My son had the kickin chicken the sandwich was huge. We both licked our plates clean. read more

This was such an unexpected gem!! The food was so fresh and good, and the owner was so friendly! Also, I have some eating issues, and she made me a homemade hollandaise sauce that was amazing just because--so kind. We are from AZ and were headed to a camp up north. When we come back, we will be stopping here!! read more

I recently went camping in the Adirondacks to the north and had to stop here (again) on the way back home. It is so close to I-90 too so it was barely out of the way. I went here last year as well and had the same great food, breakfast. There are daily specials and the eggs are farm fresh and fantastic, especially when accompanied with home fries, bacon and toast. I meant to get a photo of the food but once it arrived I picked up the fork and that breakfast was obliterated :-) I am a creature of habit for breakfast and this meal was just as good as the one last year but I was tempted by the menu... Long and short of it, definitely worth stopping if you are in the area. read more

South 30 Diner - Sorry but this app doesn't always make it easy to post a photo with the correct rotation. Amazing food here... - Diners Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

It was terrible! I ordered biscuit with sausage gravy and an egg on top. Sausage gravy is usually creamy looking, this was a lumpy mess. The sausage was in chunks like the bulk sausage I buy for stuffing. There was no egg on top. My husband ordered a cheese omelette and it was awful, had what looked like cottage cheese in it. They never brought his toast nor the side of sausage he ordered! $24 for this ghastly mess! Don't go there!!! Hope we don't get sick on the way home!! read more

This place is amazing. Anita is full of life and is an incredible chef! Marie is incredibly sweet and both were the best hosts at this gem, South of 30. You want a place to go where everyone knows your name? THIS IS IT. The sausage / gravy biscuits and omelets were OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Everything has that special ingredient, love! If you are in town, stop by. You won't regret it. read more

Cozy country diner. The owner/chef was warm and friendly. Takes the time to talk to the customers and make them feel welcomed. We were there for breakfast on our way home from Buffalo. Food was delicious. I had the cannoli French toast with blueberries. Was cooked perfectly. The owner is a sausage maker and my husband had the Italian sausage omelet. He said it was very good. My son enjoyed his chocolate chip pancakes. He was also given a side of cannoli cream for the pancakes. Coffee is also brewed strong which we like. Next time we have to travel I90 we will definitely stop again. read more

Loved the spinach, tomato, and cheese omelet. It was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh and delicious. The fried potatoes were flavorful and tasty. My husband enjoyed the Crazy Piggy with loaded with bacon and sausage along with potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. It was hearty and delicious! The service was exceptional! The kind of service and attention you get from a friend who is cooking just for you! Everyone else eating there seemed to be from the local area. The decor was quaint and casual. It was fun to see a chicken coop and run in the backyard. It definitely communicated fresh a healthy food! We highly recommend this enjoyable place to relax and eat delicious home cooked food! read more

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We just had a great lunch at South 30 Diner . A ton of lunch options we went with the bacon cheeseburger, BLT which both cam with there new homemade hand it fries which couldnt be any better. IMPRESSIVE read more

Tiny, cute, quaint little place that would be easy to drive right by without a second thought but don't. The food is spectacular and the service delightful. Had the best lunch in the area here! read more

Stopped here with family who are locals and always wanted to try this place out. I was encouraged by all the good reviews. Let me start with the positive. Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The decor is adorable. There are tons of locals who here, so they have loyal clientele. I guess that is what kills me the most about this place, because they could easily triple their business if the food wasn't so god awful. I got biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and home fries with onions. The gravy was thin, cold and flavorless. In the middle of it lay a dry, lump of a biscuit that tasted like straight baking powder. The scrambled eggs hadn't been beaten and weren't fluffy. The home fries were also flavorless and tasted like canned potatoes, with onions thrown in that were undercooked. I dumped everything in the gravy and covered it with hot sauce to try and save the meal, but there was no salvaging it. My husband got the farmer's omlette, which he found disappointing. Just an omlette with a slice of Kraft cheese thrown in the middle. He said the ingredients tasted old. He had intestinal issues the whole day and ride back home, as did my cousin. She also had a hair in her food. The people cooking need to wear hats or hair nets. This place could be magical with a different person in the kitchen. The cooks and owners seem to be the same people, and that is a mistake. Get an experienced short order cook in this place, because a breakfast joint that can't make proper scrambled eggs or home fries is only going to last until tasty competiton comes along and steals your clientele. The ladies who own this joint seem nice, and it would be a shame for that to happen. read more

Just like home.... ya know, if home is an out-of-the-way country diner with a chicken coup in the back. Today, I was working in Amsterdam and I wanted to meet my friend for lunch somewhere that wasn't a chain. I jumped on my trusty Yelp app and this gem popped up. My friend got there first and propped herself up at the counter because the place was hopping with locals. Good idea on her part because got to chat with Anita and Tammy, the ladies who run the place. They are a hoot! You can tell they've been friends for years by their banter. My friend had a western omelette which was made entirely of fresh ingredients. It tasted so good that I needed a few more bites:) it was served with a side of home fries as any good breakfast should. This omelette took up the whole plate and was made with eggs from their own hens! Seriously, farm fresh! I had the cheeseburger cook medium and it was so juicy and had so much flavor. Mine was served with a side of tomato salad which added a freshness to the meal and made it not too heavy even though it was a huge burger. We stayed and chatted some more after lunch, so Anita brought us out a bowl of her Squash soup to sample. Homemade soup is the best and this was honest to goodness homemade! I'll definitely be back to try whatever these ladies come up with! Excellent hometown diner fare to be had here. And, the people made lunch even better. This place, from the moment you walk through the door, makes you feel like a regular.... or family. read more

Love this little breakfast place! We happened to pass through Amsterdam and needed something to eat. Was pleasantly surprised to see a small stand alone building with nothing else around it. Would not have noticed it if I was not lead there by gps. Food was good and homey. read more

Just a quick but lively stop on the long stretch of I-90 from Maine to Colorado. Anita, owner/cook/server gave us great service as she prepared and served her meals with pride. I enjoyed the meatloaf and my son had the chicken and biscuits. There were no menus, only her personal suggestions, and even an offer to whip something up if we wanted. The ambiance itself makes for the downhome flavor of the place. Not much to look at, but oh the charm of the local feel, and the love of just enjoying slowing down and enjoying the moment of the meal! Thanks Anita for making us feel at home! read more

Back for lunch 9/1/15 and had a burger with mushrooms and cheese a good solid burger. Hash brown potatoes on the side, done perfectly just a little crispy. Cook and waitress one and the same very friendly and pleasant. Young lady handling the counter was shouting out men thanks for being men and keep being men also pleasant. A couple of small chicken coops in the side yard, probably not enough to supply all the eggs for the diner but interesting to watch. read more

On our way to the Niagara Falls, we stopped in this lovely diner, just half a mile out of the throughway. Great atmosphere, nice people and real food. Recommended. read more

South 30 Diner - Spinach, zucchini and cheese omelette. Nice! - Diners Near Me - Amsterdam, New York

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