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The Classic Diner

3.8 (321 reviews)
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Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Banana Pancakes and Sausage
Adam M.

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!

Belgian with strawberries
Bob M.

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.

Jan P.

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.

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Susana I.

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!

Mexican Burger with onion rings
Monica H.

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!

Eggs Benedict
Catherine Y.

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

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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

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Is there outdoor seating due to COVID 19?

Yes. There are two rows of tables, with umbrellas, on the sidewalk that goes along the side of the diner. They look like they'd seat enough patrons at any time.

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Dinerbar - Boozy Banana Split Shake with rum

Dinerbar

4.1(830 reviews)
2.5 miRego Park, Forest Hills
$$

So went to my friends office nearby and for lunch we ate at diner at. I haven't tried this place…read moreso it was a beautiful ambiance with the cherry blossoms. My friend and I both ordered the same chicken salads. It was actually pretty filling and too much for me so doggy bagged the rest. Service was super nice. They were attentive and helpful.

My daughters 9th bday was coming up and she loves milkshakes so I started looking on yelp (of…read morecourse) and found this place which also has a bar #winningfortheparents lol We came on a saturday around 6:30-7 table do four was seated right away. We were also intrigued to try the sangria that yelp raved about. We got a pitcher! It did NOT disappoint. It was a decent size pitcher for the price. Roza came to us and asked if we liked it and told us it was her recipe. No sugar ,No soda .It was tasty, thick full of fruit and definitely had liquor because I left with a buzz She also brought out the rosè for us to try pretty good too very refreshing will definitely do that one in warmer weather. I got the Dbar burger it was good but so big I didn't finish it all. My husband got the rib eye burger. He liked it but it was a little to greasy for him he didn't finish it. My 13 year old wanted breakfast.It was not in the menu but we figured we ask since it is a diner. She got pancakes with fruit and scrambled eggs. My youngest daughter got from the kids menu grilled cheese with fruit she enjoyed it so much we had to order another. Both girls for the marshmallow milkshake they LOVED it! For appetizers we got calamari good but could've used a little more breading. Also got chips with guacamole and honestly for a diner it was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Roza knew she had a bday past since we conversed for a bit and suggested we can sing her happy bday and asked what she liked I told her chocolate cake. They asked for the correct spelling of her name which I thought was sweet. Anyway the staff came out and sang with us super cool. Even the bathrooms are really clean. It was a great experience will definitely come back.I must be honest it's a hit pricey.The price for the pancakes with eggs was $23 when we saw the bill I was a little surprised. Kids' meals are $13 and I thought we were getting the cake (free,lol) since I technically didn't suggest it. It was $12 for a slice. But overall it was a pleasure she even gave us a sample of vodka with lemon and ginger which was actually good and helps settle the stomach.

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Rotana Cafe & Grill - Avocado Toast

Rotana Cafe & Grill

4.0(20 reviews)
1.8 miForest Hills
Locally owned & operated
Discounts available

10/10 for food and service…read more Came here with my cousin for breakfast on Sunday around 11am. There's one person who works behind the counter and I assume one person who is doing the cooking. I got the pancakes with blueberries with a side of bacon and the honey cinnamon latte. My cousin got the sausage egg and cheese roll with a drip coffee. Both of our meals were delicious and so was the coffee. My cousin who doesn't drink coffee often said that the coffee here is of top quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

This place has been renamed "Austin Street coffee and grill" and has an updated menu…read more First off, I want to point out the great customer service from the young man working on a Saturday morning. I heard him making jokes with customers and asking people for feedback. Now to the rest of it: service is weird and slow. When we were seated, we had to wait a little bit until receiving menus. Water wasn't automatically given to us also, so you have to ask. A woman took down our order, but later asked if we got waffles, even though I said pancakes - overall took 25 minutes to get our order of a salad and pancakes. Pancake platter came with two pancakes, two eggs, and a couple berries on the side. There's also an option to add sausage or bacon but no price there, which adds to the confusion. When we pointed it out, they removed the charge from our bill. There were maybe 3 people who stood behind the coffee bar which is kind of around a corner, making it hard to get service if you're not in their field of vision. Kind of strange there isn't a clear welcoming desk or something like that. Also, I think the menu uses AI as photos - there's a picture of a burger with fries and chips, but I don't think they serve chips. There's also a picture of cake with garlic next to it, which could be an artistic choice. We didn't get any drinks, but there was a table next to us who abandoned their full cups of Nutella lattes which was interesting.

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Grilled chicken lunch. So good and tasty perfect lunch

Rotana Cafe & Grill - A must try in the neighborhood. The Rotana Omelet is by far the best. All food is delicious and the service is excellent.

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A must try in the neighborhood. The Rotana Omelet is by far the best. All food is delicious and the service is excellent.

Buen Sabor Latino - Tres Golpes Breakfast

Buen Sabor Latino

4.2(107 reviews)
1.5 miForest Hills
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Cuisine: 7 Service: 9…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I love this little local Dominican restaurant that serves breakfast at the crack of dawn. It has very good quality food and excellent service. Other than the owner, most servers barely can communicate in English. However, I always felt welcomed and appreciated. In today's environment with so much hatred in the air, this place feels like an oasis right in my backyard. The food is always solid, with the salami breakfast plate being one of my favorites. It comes with three pieces of juicy and flavorful thick cut salami and three pieces fried cheese, two perfectly cooked running eggs, along with mashed plantains. Delicious! I also like their lunch foods, such as pernil and oxtail. The turkey wings are tasty, but a but dry. Their soups are some of my most ordered items as well. My usuals are the trip stew and cow's foot soup. If you look at the crowd, you'll notice a mix of latinos and locals who recognize this small shop as a neighborhood gem. There is nothing else like it in Forest Hills, so I do hope they are around for many generations to come. We need more places like this.

I had to get this my eyes just pulled towards it as soon as i was looking for what to eat. The…read morestaff is always friendly, delighted to see people and the portions are not skimp. The place is also great to sit down and eat while you the Spanish music is going on. The waiters are always at your call when needing something.

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Jackson Hole

3.8(732 reviews)
5.9 miAstoria Heights
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If you are a sucker for a good diner, this is your spot…read more Yes, there's a scene in Godfellas filmed here!! But the really beauty is that it looks like an old school diner, it's just far enough the beaten path, that it's regulars coming here. BRING CASH! My sister has wheels so I hit her up and we hit the road. We ended up grabbing lunch but I want to return for brunch. I loved the old school aesthetic from the outside and all the details on the inside. THE BETTY BOOPSSSSS are the absolute best! I could not get enough. Didn't take too long for a table, maybe 15 minutes. It's popular for those who know. We got seated in the back. Out waiter was nice but new so there was a couple miscommunications but it was all good. He was in training. Judging by the people around us, they knew what they wanted. They came over and gave us pickles for the table. My sister was not a fan, so I did not partake. The father/son duo next to us got entrees but shared pancakes and the son got a milkshake. I think next time, I need to take their lead. I got a fish filet sandwich and my sister for a tuna salad sandwich with fries. I had potato salad but her fries were better. My sandwich was yummy on a brioche role and avocado slices. I loved it. I really can't wait to return. I told everyone I know about this place! May it last for many more decades ahead! Until next time!

I've been anxiously waiting to eat at a classic diner since watching a documentary on Netflix a few…read moremonths ago. I had several hours to kill on my way back to the LaGuardia airport and spotted this location just off the highway. Everything about this location screens nostalgia. Please keep in mind. This is a cash only operation however they do have an ATM machine by the restroom if needed. I started with an order of Diet Coke, which was served with a side of Housemade pickles. They were delicious. Since it was later in the afternoon, I went for the classic Jackson hole 7 ounce cheeseburger serve with steak fries. One of the juiciest hamburgers I've had in quite some time. All of the servers were very attentive, checking on me and making sure my soda was filled. Definitely must stop and enjoy before diners like this fade away into history.

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Georgia Diner - cheeseburger deluxe

Georgia Diner

3.0(797 reviews)
3.7 miElmhurst
$$

A spacious old school typical Greek American diner in Elmhurst with plenty of booth and tables…read moreseating and counter seating as well ..As the norm with most diners , the menu is a phone book with so many items to choose from during breakfast,,lunch , dinner , etc..We are here during lunch so it's a triple Decker turkey deluxe with fries and I was thinking about a slice of blueberry or lemon meringue pie but the portions are huge and no room in the tummy ..Overall a solid diner that has a extensive menu , spacious booth seating and reasonable prices , 4.5 stars on My yelp meter.

I've been a regular customer of the Georgia Diner for many, many years. I was a customer even…read morebefore they moved to the new location across Queens Boulevard. I have always enjoyed the food, staff and relaxed atmosphere. The food is delicious and their steaks and Italian dishes are better than some high-end restaurants I've been to. The wait staff is friendly, professional and always try to make the customer happy and comfortable. The Manager, William, couldn't be nicer and goes out of his way to ensure you are satisfied with your visit and your meal. Unfortunately, it seems as if the diner has new owners. No liquor license for the last 8 months. I miss having a drink with my meal and my friends and family do too when they visit the diner. They've also replaced the Challah bread with little tasteless rolls in the bread basket. I haven't been visiting the diner as much as I did in the past as the changes and lack of a liquor license are annoying but I still visit occasionally for the food, staff and relaxed atmosphere.

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Bel Aire Diner

3.4(824 reviews)
6.9 miAstoria
$$
Free parking
Kid friendly

The perks of occasional fieldwork... My coworker…read morerecommended this diner while we were working close by the other day. The service was great and everyone working at this diner were very friendly and accommodating, as well as attentive. There is a Happy Hour menu that we skipped because we were still on the clock, but it is worth checking out in the future. HH starts at 2PM... Anyway, we shared mozzarella sticks that were quite delicious. I say this because I am not a fan, but did enjoy these because they were crispy, light and a little buttery. The marinara sauce was well seasoned, and worthy of a nice pasta. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We finished with burgers, which were quite large, filling and tasty. There are many burger options but I chose to build my own. I could only eat half but enjoyed it with half steak fries/half onion rings. The burger was not over seasoned, juicy, thick and cooked perfectly. It was so good ketchup was unnecessary. The menu has many options that I would not mind coming back to try out. If you're in the area, please go. In addition, Bel Aire Diner has the chromed out, old school diner vibe. The Mother's Day seating was really cute as well.

It was my first time at Bel Aire Diner. It has a very classic diner feel to it. There was a…read morebirthday party going on on one side of the diner, but we were quickly seated. The menu is pretty extensive, but I went with the Greek Breakfast (two eggs any style - I chose over medium, roasted tomatoes on top of a whole fluffy pita that was warm and folded in half, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and olive oil). It was light and delicious. My SO had two eggs over medium, sausage (came with 4 links), french fries (he always orders this instead of home fries), and white toast (which came well buttered - they do not skimp out). He enjoyed his breakfast. The service was good, with the server checking on us every so often. I would stop by for breakfast again if I'm in the area.

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Fabulous chicken sandwich with waffle fries get the river view sandwich!!

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Best octupus salad ever. Super yummy. Pls try i always came for this dish. A++

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