I found this place while waiting for class to start. And i happened to be hungry. Great service, Goood food. What an amazing way to kill time. read more

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Delicious food. Can't beat the location. Hole in the wall corner diner. I wouldn't want it any other way. Stop here anytime. You won't regret it. Good stuff. read more

Ok spot! Grabbed some potato skins as apetizer and some burguers after, cuantity and quality is good. read more

Stop Inn - Diners Near Me - Woodside, New York

Terrible service grumpy old waitress did not come by once to see if I wanted more coffee or if everything was okay.

Heh heh, "Stop Inn" - get it? The successful execution of a subtle pun is worth a star in itself, maybe. Stop Inn is everything I want in a neighborhood diner. Service is pleasant but not chatty. The food is simple diner grub, satisfyingly but not disgustingly greasy, consistently delicious. Never have they served anything to me that was less than exactly what I wanted it to be - even the challah French toast was delightful, and I never like sweet things for breakfast. Prices seem high for the location, but then you realize the portions are 150% the size of what you'd usually get. Breakfast specials (i.e. everything is vaguely cheaper and comes with coffee/tea and juice) run until 11am. I always get eggs and hash because as far as I'm concerned, eggs are what diners are for. As with many older Woodside establishments, they have an Irish history, and accordingly serve Irish breakfast (with a whole pot of breakfast tea!) and a few other plates that hint at Hibernia. The fries are fine, but in all circumstances you should opt for the perfectly tender, crisped hash browns - never oily or mushy, and unsalted so you can add your own. There's always Tabasco, Cholula, chipotle Cholula, Irish Chef's sauce, AND malt vinegar on the table! I'd stick with the salt. This tiny eatery takes up a weird triangular street corner, so the inside fits only a few booths (lots of cozy 2-seaters) and a lunch counter a la the Twin Peaks diner. It's a good place for eating alone because you never feel like you're taking up too much space. Only one table seats more than 4. Expect them to be packed on Sunday mornings. Don't bother if you're a group of more than 3. I grew up just a few blocks away, and Stop Inn has been open here for longer than I've been alive. It's no wonder to me that despite the neighborhood's changing landscape, they're still going strong. read more

It was one of my frequent weekend brunch spot in the past. Introduced by an Irish friend, I crave time to time and pay a visit for my all time favorite Traditional Irsh Breakfast meal. Have to add, over the years, the quality hasn't changed. The Irish breakfast menu consist of everything you want if you are a meat eater looking for a deal. This meal comes in a complete action with value pack. Bacons, Overeasy Eggs, Black and White puddings (I only know one more diner that have these), Fried tomatoes (I crave this sometimes), Homemade Hash browns (this is really good one), Toasts (They have the best toasts ever with jams (to me)) and a shot of OJ or coffee. I usually get a pot of Irish breakfast tea (~$3.00) came in a refillable generously sized pot. All for around $11-13. The weekend brunch time gets really packed and the wait is usual but reasonable. It is located in the center of the Irish community blocks in Woodside. A Fire Station and Irish Bakery across, Donovan Pubs a block away and so on. Right under the 7 Train. Pay a visit or, forever remain in silence. read more

One word: Overrated. So maybe I just called in the middle of the night - and that's why the food was mediocre. Either way, I was starving from my plane ride and decided to order in diner food to my hotel in Queens. Luckily they delivered. Unfortunately, everything I had was equivalent to Denny's food. Plus, the hashbrowns are nothing to excite over, they are just potatoes! I guess the only thing I appreciate about this place is that it's open 24 hours and that they deliver. Other than that, I would never consider coming back. Minus 1 star for the soggy food. Minus 1 star for the delivery fee, despite claims that they do "free delivery" read more

I've been coming to this Diner for over 10 years with my family they recently changed the staff , horrible horrible horrible !!!! The service is really bad I ordered steak and eggs it was super salty I asked the waiter if I can change it or exchange it for something else. he first started to answer back very nasty at me saying that's it's not salty and that I'm wrong, mind you it was 3 of us In the table who tasted it. We were very nice in asking him and he proceeded to answer back nasty and give us attitude. The service horrible I love coming here since it's a place I've been coming. Here with my family and it sucks that the new personnel has horrible customer service . I tried speaking to the manager but he said he left already . Sucks Becaus the food is good here but the service needs to change read more

Breakfast is OK. Seating is actually better outside than the cramped and dated inside. Its noisy outside so be ready. It's OK for standard breakfast. Really nothing else is good. Breakfast Usually runs less than $20 with tip. The chicken soup is awful. Burgers are meh in a town full of pub food read more

Understand this , I hate burgers. But this place is exceptional ....and I will never refuse a Stop Inn Burger. It is homemade, juicy, never dry (even when I order it well done) and sooooooo tasty. I also love their cole slaw. For $6-$7, the burger deluxe can fill you up big time and leave you satisfied. read more

Since I moved to Woodside last April, I've been happy withe the place. Fast delivery, average price and so on. But this morning, my french toast went back to being flour batter from toast. I didn't order "rare" It was runny and I couldn't even get one piece onto another plate. Just really bummed ugh read more

Stop (and don't go) Inn (to this place). The food looks like the food that comes with a Fisher Price toy kitchen set. The sausages are overly-cylindrical and the home fries look like rendered undergrad art projects. The food itself tastes like insulation material; I left my plate mostly uneaten. Seems the only thing this place gets right is the salt and pepper. It's also way too small in here. Maybe if this place was in Bodunk, Mississippi, the small size would be endearing, but underneath the 7 train in Woodside, it just comes across as squalid and cramped. The service was odd and remote, having the human interaction of two plants pollinating. The most egregious thing about this place were the prices. Two plates of breakfast, nothing extravagant, cost $28. We're talking eggs/home fries and two cups of coffee. My jaw hit the floor (and got stepped on by a busboy because the place was so damn small) when we got the check. I recommend one of two things: 1) Realize that Woodside ain't what it used to be and drown your morning sorrows in a Dunkin' Donuts breakfast, or 2) Go to Woodside Cafe. Much better. read more

2 stars ! Why ?! Well ...... I came here once. Just once I tell you. My friend was always posting pictures of this location on his Social media of how good this place is & blah blah blah but when I got there the place is so small & all cramped up. The food is decent. I personally didn't like it that much. A lot pricier than other local diners. Other diners such as bills diner is a lot better, a lot cheaper & the food a lot better. read more

This is the best diner. I've been coming here for 6 years, and thing that stands out is the low turnover in staff - same busboys year after year. Service is amazing, they are always asking to refill your drink or bringing you extra napkins if they see you eating a burger. They do diner basics very very well. It's also very clean, and they have an impressive selection of condiments on each table (I personally witnessed them putting a brand new bottle of ketchup as opposed to refilling it). Best foods: burger (I like the stop inn burger with mushrooms and sautéed onions - if you ask for well done on those toppings, they'll actually do it and get it right), its massive; ask for medium rare. Greek salad - the small is huge, always fresh and awesome (get the house dressing) French fries - my favorite fries anywhere. Pancakes - if you get them with seasonal berries, it means a lot of fresh blueberries and strawberries. Pancakes plus egg is a great deal. Grilled cheese sandwich - I'm not usually a fan if sandwiches, but I've seen my friends always order and rave about sandwiches there, so now grilled cheese (with cheddar, tomato and ham) is one of my top choices. Chicken wings - my bf ordered that for the first time yesterday, and they were pretty good, although personally I prefer drier. Any breakfast item is solid. What not to get: pasta, any fancy and non-diner foods. The Irish fare foods are actually decent, but by the time I finish the salad and fries, I have no room to properly enjoy it. I think I'm off to get a grilled cheese sandwich now! read more

Yay! Finally a place in queens that serves hash browns. Being a west coast boy I always thought it was weird that all the places here serve french fries or home fries. Also, the pancakes here were great, and the waffles I saw going by looked good too. I'm sure I'll be back. read more

I grew up in Jersey, so I don't think there will ever be a diner in New York that will get 4 stars from me. That being said, this place stands out only because: 1. it's a Irish diner in the middle of Woodside 2. They have real hash browns The hash browns are the only thing I will give 4 stars because they are a relative rarity to anyone who thinks those ground up potato slabs they serve at McDonald's are real hashbrowns. I came here for brunch and got the Irish breakfast. It came with eggs, irish bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, and black and white pudding and never-ending coffee. Let me explain black and white pudding. It is NOT the creamy delicious viscous chocolatey vanilla goodness that it pretends to be on the menu. It is actually an Irish sausage patty, one white (more like pink) which tasted okay, and a black sausage with white specks that tasted basically like liver (gross). The Irish bacon tasted more like gamey ham, and the sausage links look like the kind you get out of the box in the frozen food aisle. I mean the hash browns were good, but at 10 bucks, I had higher hopes for all the processed breakfast meats that have comforted me since childhood. Service was okay. It's a pretty busy spot, and I guess day time hours tend to be crowded. I was in, I was out. If I'm craving diner food, I may come back here, but I'll order the hashbrowns a la carte. read more

Went there with friends to share dinner. It tastes like homemade, staff are polite and very accommodating with menu adjustments. I'll be going there for brunch and dinner. Great spot in the neighborhood. read more

WTH happened to this place?! I just ordered a medium bacon cheeseburger and got everything over cooked. They bacon looked like bacos seasoning. They charged me 16 bucks for a bacon cheeseburger deluxe and a coke. The Irish have retreated from this place...I should have known better. read more

Who ever thought you can have a traditional Irish meal at a diner in the heart of Woodside? Well, if you are craving some mean energy food, this is the place! Came here with a friend on Saturday for breakfast and this place was bustling at 10:30am. Their Monte Cristo (think McDonald's McGriddle but 10x better), challah bread french toast with ham and swiss cheese totally comforted my hungry belly. The challah twist on the french toast was a huge plus, much better than the normal white bread. Their Eggs Benedict was also scrumptious-- the eggs were poached well and the hollandaise sauce was what can I say--indescribable! read more

Now, since I've only had breakfast here, I can't speak too definitively on the full range of Stop Inn's food. But if you're like me, you probably don't get too much other than breakfast, grilled cheese and hamburgers at a diner anyways. Stop Inn has one of the best classic breakfast menus I've seen. No froo-froo Manhattan brunch stuff (which, don't get me wrong, I love), just solid, delicious breakfast staples like omelets, waffles, pancakes, etc. Also specializes in Irish breakfast (if you've never had Irish bacon, try it here!!). read more

Just had a very tasty Irish breakfast here, the food came fast and was delicious. Simple but good what more can I say read more

Stop Inn - Irish breakfast - Diners Near Me - Woodside, New York

There is a great welcoming atmosphere. When we arrived we were asked to show ID and proof of vaccines. I was happy they ask for it. Staff was friendly and food was good. Generous portions. When you stop by say hello to Orlando. read more

My boyfriend & his friends SWEAR that this place has the best home fries ever - but when I tasted them, I was less than impressed. Besides that, it was a regular diner with regular diner food to me. If they didn't hype it up so much, I would've given this place maybe 4 stars. But since I expected it to be great and it was only mediocre, it gets 3 stars. read more

This cozy diner is conveniently situated across the street from the 7 train's 61st Street station. When I lived in Maspeth, this was a favorite brunch spot before venturing out to the city. The portions are generous and the food, really tasty. I love the turkey burger which they top with caramelized onions! Sooooo good! They have every omelette you can think of and Irish dishes too. The staff is friendly and really attentive in that they keep your coffee cup full. It's a neat little spot. Maybe I'll have a turkey burger tomorrow. read more

I've lived in Woodside for a good decade and never ventured here. Finally decided to drop by! I ordered the two eggs over easy, with corned beef hash and hash browns on the side. My boyfriend ordered the irish breakfast; it comes with grilled tomatos, sausage, ham, black and white puddings and it also came with hash browns and two eggs over easy. His breakfast also comes with a cup of fresh squeezed orange juice. The servers are friendly and quick. We got our food within 10 minutes. The eggs are cooked to perfection, and the corned beef hash was crispy. The hash browns would be perfect if it was cooked a little more. The irish breakfast was great. The ham were crispy on both sides, and the white and black puddings were equally delicious. The irish breakfast can easily feed a group of 2! The portions are huge. Stop Inn is a good place to go for a nice relaxing brunch. read more

Has to one of the best diners in the entire City. First great thing about it is it's open 24 hours. Having eaten here multiple times I can say there is no drop off in the quality of food if it's 3 am or 3 pm. It's just flat out delicious. The diner is always clean and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food is fantastic and is served in substantial portions. The highlights of the menu include, wraps, salads, Greek fare, fries (regular, waffle & sweet potato), wings, pancakes, French Toast and pretty much everything else on the menu. One thing that frustrates me and contributed to the 4 not 5 star rating is that for some reason they can't grill a burger properly. I always ask for it done medium o medium rare. It comes out well done every time. It's actually an infuriating pet peeve of mine especially when the server says it will be done as requested and you get a hockey puck. The only thing I was disappointed in consistently was the pasta. It wasn't good the two times I had it and have just resolved to stick to the many things they do well. read more

I've been to a lot of breakfast places. This was honestly just disgusting. the location is perfect & that's about. their cheese eggs still had the plastic line where they unpeeled the American cheese. all in all it was gross. read more

Since I've only done breakfast I will say right off that this is a work in progress, I will update this post again. The Stop Inn is kind of fabulous, so far, from the location at the crossroads of Queens, the trains and the LIRR in Woodside. To the friendly staff and owner. read more

Fresh squeezed orange juice comes with a special!!! Amazing. And the pancakes are inhalable. The hash browns had an odd sort of burnt flavor but they were clearly homemade and good quality. read more

Stop Inn - The Canadian bacon and home fries - Diners Near Me - Woodside, New York

The best neighborhood diner in Woodside. Good service and good food at a reasonable price. Suggestions: - Challah french toast is awesome - Omelets are also great (my favorite would be the three egg sausage omelet) - Hashbrowns are excellent, as other reviews have noted Portions are large and they'll keep your coffee full. It does get quite busy, but that is because it's good. read more

I used to come here here for years but stopped because the quality of the food has gone down since and the price has gotten higher. Not to mention the portion of the food! read more

Love, Love, Love this place. I am so pleased they started accepting credit cards as payment because years ago it was a cash only diner. Let's see where do I begin? Their food is very good and when you sit in they get you your food quickly. I never went to this place and had to wait no more than 15 to 20 minutes to get my food. I believe on the weekends its open 24hrs because I remember seeing it closed during the week in the am hours. It's a great spot to go to after a night of drinking or just a regular afternoon for some lunch. I usually order the pizza burger deluxe and a side of pickles. If you love pickles I suggest you get a side of them. I am not sure what they do to them but they taste delicious. They have this garlic taste to them and I believe they are made on site. Or they can be pickles that you buy in a supermarket, even thought I have yet to find them. Their burgers are so juicy and made perfect. The French fries are golden and crispy. Just writing this review is making my mouth water. Their prices aren't too bad either, which is why I continue to go to this place whenever I am in the area. ::: BATHROOM ALERT :::: Their bathroom is for customers only and its downstairs. I am happy to say that the women's bathroom is quite clean. Whenever I eat at a diner and I see that their bathroom is dirty it makes me think about how dirty the food preparation area is. Also there is no odor and the air freshener feels as if it is constantly changed. I have never went to the bathroom there and smelled or see anything dirty. I did notice one time the sink leaked a little but that stuff happens. I'm not really sure when I am going to go back here but when I do I want to go there to see how their breakfast tastes. I've read some reviews on here that state that you have to go there in the 6am to 11am hours. If you're looking for cheap food and big portions then I recommend this place. I'm giving this place 4 stars because on occasion they waiter/ waitress forgot to bring me a side order of pickles and they don't refill your drink right away. Other then that the staff is very friendly, maybe because I've been going here for years. read more

I had and Belgium waffle with bacon. It was so but so delicious! So soft and tasty. This place is in a great location! Service is great. Didn't have to wait long for the food and the food tasted very fresh. I will definitely recommend this place and come back again when I'm in town. read more

Stop Inn - Belgium waffle with bacon. So yummy!! - Diners Near Me - Woodside, New York

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I have to admit, this will be a biased review of sorts. I've been in this neighborhood since I was a tween, and Stop Inn was one of the places we went to regularly and I still go to regularly. Some food isn't that great, but the burgers are awesome, the mozzarella sticks to die for, and as someone else mentioned, a fantastic variety of omelets. I'm also a big fan of many of their weekday specials, and especially of their milkshakes. The Irish breakfast, although I haven't had it in a while, is also the thing to get here too. This place is a great after-bar stop (almost mandatory) as well as a nice place to hang out with your friends or relax at other times. I feel it's also one of the few places left in this city with a true neighborhood feel. The waiters and cooks have been more or less the same people for years, they're very friendly (albeit in that NY way), and the chances of you running into neighborhood friends is always high. I also find it's a good place to make new friends in the neighborhood when eating there alone. So yeah, the food may not be the greatest, but everything else this place has to offer will always keep it in a special place in my heart. read more

Stop Inn delivers charm and relief to the area of Woodside and as a resident, I am truly grateful for it's existence. Without it, I don't know what I would do. Well, I mean I'd probably go to Saints and Sinners for some grub but there's something peculiar about this place. It has a sense of humor. For one thing, it gives you an excuse to forget your troubles and get cozy immediately. Spoil yourself. The bustling transportation hub upstairs can wait its sorry ass. Yes, this is a diner but the food is somewhat mediocre even for diner food., which should at least have an iota of flavor. It radiates a certain warmth when you're there. The waitress makes absolutely sure you have everything you need. Yep, that's it. That's my review. read more

I love this dinner. I see myself being here more often when I move in the neighborhood. I usually get steak and eggs with hash browns. I was told to get the Irish breakfast next time. I intend to do so. I highly recommend this place. read more

Stop Inn - Steak and eggs with hash browns - Diners Near Me - Woodside, New York

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I've stopped coming to this place and I personally do not recommand anyone to come to eat in this place IF you're looking for good staff service here. The food is cheap with large portion overall. The taste... not really. The major reason for this rating is that their staff service is the worst among all the restaurants I've been to. To cut the crap out, 1. Inexpensive 2. Big dish 3. Bad service read more

Good for breakfast. Great fresh orange juice. I've been coming here since I was young. Not bad

I have lived in Woodside all my life & have never had a bad experience eating at the Stop Inn. The wait staff is excellent & very accommodating. The food is always cooked to perfection & I have never had a bad experience either dining in or taking food out. From breakfast, to lunch, to their extensive dinner menu you will never find something you won't enjoy!! The hardest thing is deciding what to order. Arrive early on weekends since the brunch crowd can mean a wait for a table, but it moves pretty quickly. read more

I'm very surprised this place has such high ratings. It was mediocre at best. My friend ordered their fresh squeezed orange juice, but it tasted off and he sent it back. The hash browns were far from crispy and were bland. I ordered the Athenian omelet with spinach, tomatoes and feta. I know there's really nothing special about most omelets, but I've never had such a bland omelet in my life. Even my husband's french toast was bland. I think this place benefits from being one of the only diners in the immediate area and being close to a train station. Not worth it, in my opinion. read more