If you're driving, be aware the parking lot is small so you may have to park and walk over if you don't feel like waiting for a spot. When I walked in there were a lot of people waiting but I overheard the wait was 5 minutes for a party of 2 so it sounds like the table turnover is fast. Since I was solo, I sat at the bar where there was plenty of seating available. I ordered the Lumberjack breakfast and it was hearty! So much so that I had to take some of my pancakes home because I couldn't finish them. It's been a few hours and I'm still full. Nice bang for my buck! The staff was friendly and attentive. I'll be back to try the French toast which I heard was good. read more

The Classic Diner - Lumberjack with 2 Eggs, Ham, Bacon and Sausage - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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We came here for breakfast as a group of four and had a great start to the day. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the service felt warm and welcoming throughout our meal. The portions were generous--classic diner style--and everything came out hot and satisfying. From the French toast and pancakes with bacon to the eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwich, there was plenty to enjoy. Coffee refills were quick, which we appreciated. The retro interior has a cozy, nostalgic charm, and the booths get lots of natural light in the morning. Another convenient touch: they have their own parking lot, which makes stopping by much easier. A dependable spot for a hearty breakfast. We'd happily return! read more

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Unfortunately, we were so hungry and engaged in our conversation that it totally skipped my mind to take pictures of our meals when it arrived. I will say it was very good. The bacon was well done, not just crispy and not raw, either lol I had my favorite, western omelet with american cheese, home fries and a side of bacon. My friend had a grilled cheese and I compared my toast to his grill Cheese bread and his bread was bigger.So i'm wondering, do they use a different bread for the grilled cheeses, perhaps the french toast too? nonetheless the meal was delicious. When we got here, it was barely empty and now it's packed yet cozy. read more

Great diner food for the price. It definitely hit the spot. Service was good. And great overall diner feel. Would definitely go back if ever I'm back in the area. read more

This was a solid experience for a diner! The food was wonderful and exactly as expected. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient. The diner itself was very clean and had an old school diner feel. If I'm in Richmond Hill again, I'll most certainly be back! read more

The Classic Diner - Banana Pancakes and Sausage - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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My wife and I had breakfast here on a Tuesday. The restaurant is clean and well-staffed. The coffee is good and hot and the food was served quickly and correctly. We really enjoyed our meals here. read more

The Classic Diner - Belgian with strawberries - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Where have all the diners gone ?! I stumbled upon this little gem coming from the nail salon . It's a classic diner that is ALWAYS crowded on the weekend . It's noisy and cozy . Diners have menus that are ridiculously large and I always wonder how can they be good at cooking everything on the menu . But if you're like me , there are a few staples that I stick to . Breakfast ! The waffles , pancakes and bacon are great . But I'm an egg girl . I can get them cooked to perfection ( scrambled soft ) or they make a great eggs and salmon Benedict . The only downside is they only serve hash browns ( which are delicious!) but I'm more of a grits girl . If you like soft bagels this is your place . The coffee is good and you get feee refills . The quesadillas are awesome too . I've tried their burgers the TCD burger and it was good but didn't have much flavor . There's a side dish linguine with marinara sauce that's really a plate for dinner and it's good ! There's parking strawberry cheesecake is good ! There's parking , and they deliver on Uber Eats and Grub Hub. read more

Wow. $50 for one omelette with toast, two eggs up with side of bacon, 1 toasted muffin and 2 coffees. Prices were just raised two weeks ago. There's no reason for that. Their prices were on the high side as it was. Service is good. Same staff. Always a good sign. And food is good. Not arguing with quality or quantity. But those prices are outrageous. Two stars for heavy price increase. Will not return again so soon. And was our favorite diner. read more

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Went here for one good reason. A tasty and crispy waffle. Been to many places on Long Island. The waffle here is great. Went today. Bring pure maple syrup because it deserves it. There bacon was awesome too. read more

The classic diner definitely lives up to its name. There's no bells or whistles here, just classic hearty breakfasts done very well. The parking lot is really small and narrowly shaped but there's plenty of street parking nearby. We ordered: * Breakfast Quesadilla ($15.50) * Irish Breakfast ($15.95) * Farmer's Omelette ($14.95) * Cheese Blintzes ($12.95) * Large Orange Juice ($4.50) spent roughly $80 with tip. Service here was great, we had a kind server and staff was on point with refilling coffee (which was freshly brewed and not burnt!) I loved my breakfast quesadilla. The mushrooms and jalapeños with the grilled chicken breast covered in mozzarella goodness kept me full all morning. I love how it comes with sour cream, mild salsa, and guacamole. The cheese blintzes were great, it was a good mixture of salty, sweet, and savory, especially when you pair it with the sour cream or applesauce or a combination of both. The rest of my party enjoyed their Irish breakfast and Farmer's Omelette. I would love to come back here for breakfast again! read more

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Good food good service not too expensive decent selection , need to add to the sauce options, so many good sauces out there n they have run of the mill bbq read more

The food here has always been been very good, nice people, grand portions and the service is very kind. I have been coming here pre pandemic and this evening I came back after the first time in a while. My family will come here as well from time to time. They also have a great selection of desserts and cakes. The variety of food on the menu is great. Definitely a gem in the area. read more

Just moved to the area and have been to this diner twice so far. Not bad. A little on the pricy side but still good. First time I went I ordered two eggs scrambled with home fries and buttered whole wheat toast. Very good but a bit expensive for what it was. Second time I ordered the meatball parmigiana hero. Delicious tho it did make a bit gassy. Haha!! The bread was so soft and it melts in your mouth. With tax it was $13 even. I like this place but would probably only go if I was sure I had extra money. Staff was very nice both times as well. No complaints there. read more

11 out of 10! They have a phenomenal vegan section and the roast beef triple decker was out of this world. Perfect FF and best onion rings I ever tasted. Staff out of this world nice read more

I love my neighborhood. Among the reasons to love Forest Hills is you've got a great number of varied places to eat! Sadly, the thing that's missing is a good diner..... But wait, just a 10-minute ride from here, there IS a damn good diner, and The Classic Diner is *it*. Great food, great service *and* parking (in Queens! Parking in Queens!)...Breakfast starts bright and early at 7 am, and they're generally open till around 9 or so, so if you need breakfast, lunch, or dinner they've got you covered. Eat, and enjoy! read more

If you're ever craving the old-school diner burgers that we all grew up on - then this Greek-owned diner is the spot. Diners are a dying breed in the city these days so once we stumbled in here, we automatically were in nostalgia. The burgers were big and juicy and came out exactly how we wanted them. I opted out for the onion rings for an extra two dollar charge and it was totally worth it. They were real in-house made onion rings - large and freshly fried. They also have a parking lot which is great for Kew Gardens. If you're ever in the area, give them a try! read more

The Classic Diner - Mexican Burger with onion rings - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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Pretty basic! Nothing spectacular. Appeared to be clean and fresh. I don't have anything negative to say. I wouldn't run back here to eat but if you're in the area, I mean It's a reg spot to grab a quick bite for breakfast . Servers were friendly and prompt. Parking is very limited so be advised. read more

This place had the best reviews for area diners so we stopped in for breakfast before heading to JFK. They had a small parking area for guest (maybe 6 spots) so we didn't have to look for parking. As soon as we walked in, I noticed the place was very clean, we were greeted by our server and she sat us at a booth. Another server came around and he poured us coffee. Our server came back and took our order, I ordered the lumber jack (pancakes, 2 eggs, sausage, bacon and ham) My friend got 2 eggs, hash, sausage and rye toast. Our order came out in less than 10 mins, my lumber lack was delicious, had a stack of 3 pancakes, a nice sized sausage, 4 strips of crispy but not burnt bacon, and the ham was good too. Eggs were a perfect sunny side up, so I could get the runny yolk coated over my pancakes and sides. My friends food looked good and he enjoyed his meal as well. Coffee guy came around a few times offering refills and our server always checked on us to make sure we were good. I've been to some terrible diner's, this one was perfect as was exactly what I wanted and expected. I also liked that the menu wasn't a novel, it was 2 pages and easy to read, not cluttered with everything they have to offer. They probably give you a different one for lunch and dinner time because I didn't see any sandwiches or burgers listed on the one we received. I didn't care cause we came for breakfast. Service was great, food was perfect! My go to moving forward when I'm craving diner food! read more

Great diner. Huge menu, tasty food, friendly service, reasonable prices. I felt like there was always a member of staff right there to fill waters, top off coffee or clear plates without making us feel rushed. read more

Service was quick on a busy Sunday for my family and I. Food great and pricing better than other well known diners in the area. Attentive staff. Recommend. read more

Had a fantastic breakfast here this morning with my kids. The omelettes, waffles, pancakes, potatoes, and everything else were fantastic. As was the service. This place is such a neighborhood gem. Friendly and delicious. Besides being a terrific overall diner, they have a whole vegan menu that my family loves. The food is always fresh and good here. Excellent diner!!! read more

The food comes out piping hot, the service is friendly and efficient, can't really ask for much more. However, my poached eggs were slightly overcooked this time around read more

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Poor service, food not as expected, what type of bill is this? Owners need to show this servers how to write a receipt, I didn't understand a single word of what my server wrote on my bill. Diswasher needs to check all silverware utensils, they were really dirty. Definitely not coming back. read more

The Classic Diner - Receipts - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

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Food and service were great and the ambiance is cozy. I'll be going back very soon! Belgian Waffle Deluxe read more

Enjoyed my experience here from start to finish. The diner is clean but small. The parking lot is limited but on a Saturday evening we were able to get a space. Prices are reasonable compared to other diners these days. Service is personal and cordial. We had a Tilapia entree and a Trout Entree both accompanied by excellent choices of potato and vegetable and salad or soup (we had salad). The Trout was one of the best fish entrees I've had ANYWHERE. It was perfectly cooked with capers, olives, and tomatoes and some feta cheese as well. Dessert was one of the best carrot cakes ever! Coffee was excellent as well and a bargain at $2.50 with free refills. Service was attentive and polite. read more

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Awesome looks like new owners not sure but good food and well run. Like the new vegan options! Still waiting for them to automate system

I was traveling through and looking for a great breakfast. Lots of options here. Great food! I had the lumberjack pancakes, and my wife had the Greek yogurt. I recommend this place. read more

The food is often good and the service is nice enough to let you talk with privacy, food is good quality my only complain is their pickles. They are just too gross and in my opinion not edible. Please change those pickles they are never good everytime I go there. It honestly takes away any good taste bud and nice feeling about that place. read more

The food was hot and delicious. I ordered eggs, bacon, potatoes and chocolate chip pancakes. Bring your appetite- the servings are generous. We were greeted and seated right away, and all of the servers were very attentive and offered coffee refills frequently. The space is clean and bright. Will definitely return. read more

This is one of my favorite diners to go to in Queens! Although I haven't been there in a while due to COVID, I used to go there every Saturday morning and get myself a booth and sit there for hours. I love their Belgian waffles and bacon. There coffee was always hot and delicious and everyone is so welcoming there. There chicken fingers with honey mustard is also really good, and really the place is just a nice location to relax and enjoy your time alone or with others. read more

The Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

This has become my favorite diner. Best breakfast. Great menu and the staff are always on point. Can get busy but that's because the food is good and it's worth the wait. read more

Shocked at all the 5 star reviews but maybe I'm just super picky. Definitely had a diner vibe as soon as you walk in. We started with nachos which were nasty. The cheese literally smelled like feet. They served us nachos in a bowl that had clearly been put in the microwave with smelly cheese on it. All the toppings were given to us on plates on the side. It was just a weird presentation. For my meal I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap. As we were eating the nachos, the waitress put a side of Cole slaw and a pickle in front of me. I don't eat Cole slaw much but I would never touch their version. It looked literally like a bowl of white liquid with cabbage and raisins in it. Ew. Even The pickle was gross!! The wrap wasn't anything special and they must use cheap caesar dressing because it was super liquidy as well - my plate looked like a puddle of white liquid once I was done eating. Disappointed in my experience and definitely wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

I've passed by this well known neighborhood institution a zillion times but never ate here. Until recently, when working in the area and I stopped in for a late breakfast/early lunch. Parking was easy. The service when I entered was just fine. I was greeted immediately and taken to a table. The waiter came by quickly and took my order. I ordered a cheddar cheese omelet with fries & rye toast. I was pleasantly surprised when my food arrived in very good time. That was the end of my pleasant surprises. The omelet was small, and it wasn't hot. It was lukewarm at best. It didn't taste bad, it actually tasted ok, but certainly would have been better if hot. The fries were hot but the portion size was also pretty small. Again, they tasted pretty good, but would have been better if there had been more. Where this diner lost the most points with me was the bathroom. They had 2 bathrooms and I must have chosen the wrong one. I tried several times to lock it but couldn't. The door just wouldn't lock. I then tried the other one but it was occupied. So I went back to the one with the broken lock and took care of my business as fast as I could. Luckily, nobody tried to get in. In conclusion, decent food, but not enough of it. Fix the bathroom lock. read more

More like the dirty diner. They literally gave me a dirty cup that had white residue from idk what. All the cups look dirty. It's like for new everything!!!! The burger was flavor less and very pink. The fries were the best things here. read more

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We stopped in for Breakfast. We shared Granola with yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and honey. Simple, but good. Very large portion. French toast with eggs & sausage. This was very good, but wished mine was cooked slightly longer. Was still a bit soggy. Breakfast Quesadilla - this was yummy & large portioned. Only ate half. Brought it home & actually reheated it for dinner and it was still very good. read more

We wanted to venture out of our small neighborhood this morning and Jeffrey also wanted a bagel with lox. The Classic Diner popped up on our Yelp so we said what the hell lets try it out. It was amazing! Walking in you are right in the heart of the istle and bustle. They were pretty busy but as we ate our breakfast we saw why. I ordered a waffle well done and bacon that was medium. (weird I know, but I douse the waffle with pancake syrup). The waffle was cooked perfectly the bacon was a little bit too crispy though. Not really to my liking but Jeffrey ate it. Not a big deal. He ordered a bagel with cream cheese and lox. It looked amazing. Has everything on the side of it, cucumbers, onions, lettuce, tomato, kalamata olives, bell peppers, and cream cheese. What a spread! He loved it. After we were done eating I saw on the counter that they had a selection of fresh-baked muffins. I ordered a blueberry one to-go. Sadly I forgot to take a photo until I wolfed it down (in less than 30 seconds! LOL) It was amazing. All in all, we are so glad we found out about TCD. We will definitely be back! read more

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New to the area and came in for dinner last week.. I was craving Applebee's quesadilla burger and they obliged my craving and remade it. It was flat like the i wanted but it was delicious and full of fresh avocado. Their in house chipotle mayo was really good as well. Oh the cake was also yummy. read more

The Classic Diner - Diners Near Me - Richmond Hill, New York

Was early for an appointment and decided to have breakfast here. As expected, good food at a reasonable price. Friendly waiter and a clean atmosphere. You can tell the locals love it here. read more

My go to spot when i'm in Kew Gardens. The service is always quick & friendly (for NYC). It's a neighborhood spot were everyone knows everyone. Now, it's not a five star restaurant...but this place is a gem. Also, the portions are pretty decent for the price. read more

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Terrific old school diner that has everything a diner should have. Good food, good prices and friendly staff make American favorites they way you like it. Great burgers with that char-broiled taste made exactly tpo you liking. The staff is attentive! v(leave a good tip!) I'll be returning! read more