Tilly's is the one stop shop diner you need off the side of a freeway. Once you enter through the door and you set foot onto the restaurant you're immediately taken back a few decades - and I mean that with my greatest respect. When you're here you know what you're going to get out of the establishment. We were given seats at the bar promptly, we were served water early and were asked for our orders at a timely manner. Everyone behind the counter was helpful to us. As I admired their work it was easy to see how Tilly's has remained a local favorite. The continuous boots on the ground - foot traffic of bussing tables, serving food, taking orders - was all calculated chaos. At the heart of it all was the food that came at a reasonable time and the conversations you had with local neighbors and customers who sat near you. The French toast was delicious, not too sweet but the syrup was aplenty. The omelette was seasoned well, packed with flavor. However the potatoes were serviceable at best. The Tilly's Waitress Special was the quintessential breakfast meal. Tilly's left us satisfied and full read more

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Our crew spent the weekend at Kartrite Indoor Waterpark and Resort & we stopped by for a cozy breakfast. We ordered the blueberry double-stacked pancakes (which the waitress sweetly put a smiley face on), a side of bacon, and a few omelettes- with bacon and cheese and another with sausage. Both came with home fries. Everything was hot, filling, and exactly what you want from a classic diner breakfast. The bacon was a standout! crispy and delicious (had to order an extra side). Coffee for the grown-ups and a hot cocoa rounded things out perfectly. Friendly service, comforting food, and those little touches like the smiley face on the pancakes made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. A great spot for a relaxed breakfast. read more

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So after reading some the reviews I decided to try out Tilly's. This is the half of the HUGE roast beef sandwich. See pic! It's small and no way near the reviews posted. Though the soup was great the sandwich was tiny, mostly tomato. I am so disappointed with this I am without words. I like the food there but please don't make false statements about portion sizes. You judge for your self. Dishonest is just the t read more

Tilly's Diner - This is the huge sandwich I was craving. Charge more don't lie! - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

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Lovely spot that we came to after completing a Spartan race. Service was fast and food was good! read more

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My husband and I were going on a spontaneous outing and staying at the Hilton hotel just down the road, as we left central Massachusetts at 3 in the morning. As we were given many positive reviews of Tilly's for breakfast so we made sure to get to Monticello at 7 A.M. and were seated promptly when we arrived. It was pretty crowded but we found a nice booth by the window in view of the parking lot with the sun coming up. The waitress was so friendly and upbeat and their menu selection was that of any typical diner, so I ordered an omelette and hashbrowns with wheat toast. Their toast was slightly dry, but overall the omelette had tons of flavor and the hash browns were nicely seasoned. We only stayed in Monticello for 1 night, so getting a hearty breakfast in was what we needed and overall, Tilly's is a thumbs up from this Bay stater. We will return on our next trip! read more

Worst customer service ever. Horrible atmosphere to be in. They were so disrespectful to my friends and I. We were having a good time laughing waiting for our food. The table next to us fully stated yelling, arguing and saying slurs. Service was horrible , rude people. read more

There is such a 1950's style vibe when you walk in the doorway. Service was great, got treated immediately. The prices are reasonable and the menu is huge! I went with the breakfast option. The home fries were solid, I haven't had them cooked home styley in some time, they had an authentic greasy spoon taste to them! The pancakes were fluffy goodness and the coffee was okay. The omelet was portioned very nicely and filled with all the goodie I wanted. Overall it was a great stop in while traveling for work. The service, food and price were on point. read more

I ate here twice more during my trip, and they were both very good. The first time, from the specials menu, I had "Lomo Saltado." a beef stirfry with both rice and french fries. You don't eat the french fries separately, you eat them as part of the whole Dish. It is a Peruvian/Chinese fusion dish. There is actually a large Chinese population in Peru. The cuisine actually has a name. It's called "Chifa ." it was very good. It came with a green sauce that went perfectly with the Dish. It had just a tiny bit of heat to it, and a very complex flavor. The rice was done right, the french fries were very good, the beef was a little bit chewy, but still absolutely delicious, and not all of the onions were cooked all the way through, but again, still good. Those were just minor things. The Dish was overall, very good. I had enough to take Home for a second meal. It also came with a chocolate pudding with whipped cream. That was also very good. The Next time I came in, I wanted to order the Lomo Saltado again, but unfortunately, it was no longer on the specials menu. Instead, I had the lobster ravioli. The ravioli were huge and tender, there was plenty of delicious lobster on the inside, and the creamy tomato sauce on top was just absolutely first rate. An excellent Dish As always, for both of these dishes, the prices were very reasonable. I would gladly eat here again the next time I'm in town. My partner still hasn't eaten here yet, but hopefully the next time Thank you again.. read more

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Had the chicken, mozzarella and pesto on a panini. Very delicious! Nice portion! Clean diner and nice staff read more

Tilly's Diner - Back dining area - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

The food at Tilly's was good but the customer service truly set them apart. While dining with my husband and 2 young children, a group of seemingly intoxicated women sat down to eat and proceeded to yell and cackle at the most obnoxiously loud volume imaginable. After a table complained about the volume, the older women with the group got up and began screaming and cursing at the family. The waiter promptly informed the women's that they would have to leave and take their food to go and apologized to the people seated nearby. After seeing how well they take care of their customers we will definitely come back. read more

Oh my God such a disappointment! The food was absolutely horrible. The roast beef was like shoe leather the gravy was tasteless. I was so hungry what a bummer! I'm sad that I'll never be able to go back there again because the waitress was lovely. She was kind and attentive I would go back there just to be able to leave her a tip again but the food is horrible! I had to stop at McDonald's when I got out of there.Ugg so disappointed read more

I am completely APPALLED by the level of service at this restaurant. Me and my table were having a great time when this other group of people start complaining about our laughter. The workers start SIDING with them trying to kick us OUT. I have never had a level of service like this before. do NOT eat here. read more

Ordered lasagna to go and it was fantastic. The staff were very helpful. I'll be back!

Classic diner with all the choices!! We had chicken salad and potato salad both were yummy. Classic breakfast was great too! Handicap accessible read more

Always DELICIOUS always FRIENDLY and quick service. Highly recommend Tuna melt is a winner!!!

We stopped here for breakfast after checking out f Resorts Casino. It was a nice surprise. The place is clean and friendly and welcoming. Not impersonal like so many diners can be. Service was good. There were lots of choices for breakfast and lunch, all pretty reasonably priced. We generally avoid diners because so many seem to just use prepared food service product which they fry or just heat up, and don't actually make themselves. I can't be sure but this place seemed different. I had the farmer's breakfast, which was too much food for me, but it was good. A definite find. Thanks Yelp! read more

Being from Long Island, there is no shortage of diners. We came to the Catskills for a 3 day getaway. Tilly's diner was one of the best highlights of our trip. We were staying at Resorts World but wanted to explore the area. This diner makes everything from scratch and has a great classic old diner feel. The servers were very friendly, the prices were great and quantity/quality of food is amazing. We ended up coming to Tilly's 3 times over 3 days rather than eating at Resorts World. We highly recommend this diner. read more

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Great pancakes Great coffee and friendly people. Parking is easy and the atmosphere is calm. read more

Tilly's Diner - Pancakes Eggs and Bacon - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

The new owners under a different name so previous reviews are not accurate. New name of place is "Marina and Chico's Diner". broken stools, dirty floors, and the food was disgusting. read more

Good service nice ppl! Food was good and so was the vibe, nice and cute! Also the bathrooms were clean

The place to go for good diner food, good prices and service . Easy parking. The place to be seen in Sullivan County

We went to Kartrite for a family trip weekend getaway. We roll deep! 20 of us including kids. We wanted to have a good dinner at a place that was going to be able to accommodate all of us and that wasn't too far away. Well Tilly's fit the bill! We called ahead and they set up a table for us in the back room. They were sooo attentive! Our drinks never went empty. The food was delicious! Coming from Long Island and Queens, we know a good diner and this was a GREAT diner. Everyone was very happy with their orders and the dessert was top notch homemade deliciousness! We loved our experience and the staff is wonderfully attentive and so nice! We would certainly come back and suggest you go! You won't be disappointed! read more

50's style diner. Slow service, food was so so.... I could taste bacon from the eggs ordered as they use the same grill and I wasn't thrilled because I don't like bacon. I saw pile of bacon placed next to the grill without any covering.... I think I will check other restaurants near by next time. read more

I stopped in on my way back to Long Island to grab something quick . I ended up sitting down and having an amazing pastrami on rye dinner. I have know made that my #1 stop . The food is fresh / delicious and amazing staff ! read more

Went to Monticello to attend a slots tournament at Resorts with my boss. He lives in Monticello and eats lunch here every day lol. It's a classic diner vibe and the prices are super low! I had a grilled cheese and fries platter which was delish. Friendly service and atmosphere. read more

Me and my husband shared the stuffed pepper and mashed potatoes special with a mini chef salad and a bowel of broccoli cheese soup. It was all wonderful!!! The service was great! Our waitress was so nice and I can't wait to come back and try something else. It all looks great. But definitely got to try to stuffed pepper read more

Nice, bustling typical diner. Solid breakfast and quick, sometimes curt...sometimes friendly..... service with lots of opportunities for coffee refills. Breakfast were reported as very good...I stuck to coffee. I'd go to this diner again if I'm in the area. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious apple and grilled chicken salad. Husband had a Cobb salad which also looked great. Portions were large but we ate everything! Missed the paper towels in the restroom but the waitress come by to make sure we had something to dry our hands. I thought that was very nice and considerate. read more

good food, good service, nice employee, cheap price (10-15 dollars per person), quiet, comfy seats, good air conditioning, open parking, fast service, overall I have only seen 1 flaw and the pictures on the walls are kind of suggestI've but this is a great place you should go sometime when your in the area read more

Very good classic diner food! Cute decoration and good service to boot. Open early for breakfast.

Arrived for a late breakfast on a recent Sunday morning at around 11:30pm and we were pleasantly surprised at how big the diner was. Not only was there the interior where the entrance was, but there was also a back room as well. The diner had a local feel to it and it seemed that most of the patrons there were local, so when a couple of city slickers like us walked in, a few eyes peered our way. Throughout our meal, the service was fantastic. We did not get our waitress' name, but she was as friendly as they came. From the moment we sat down in the back room, she was cordial. She was probably one of the most friendly waiters/waitresses we had ever encountered, constantly checking on how we were doing and updating us on when our food would arrive. It was a very comforting feeling. The menu for the diner was pretty typical of local diners. Typical breakfast items listed on the back and lunch/dinner items scattered throughout the interior of the menu. One thing that really stood out was the pricing. We were surprised at how reasonable the breakfast items, with most of the items listed at less than $10. I ended up with the Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, which came with toast, and ordered a side of the sausage links. My other half ordered the Mexican omelette with a side of short stake Blueberry Pancakes. Everything was good, but we didn't have high expectations coming in. The corned beef hash, eggs and Omelette could have used a bit more salt though, but sometimes less salt can be a good thing. The sausage links were solid, but only included 3 small links. We were definitely expecting larger links. The Blueberry Pancakes were our fave, by far. There was a ton of blueberries spread inside, in whole pieces. They definitely did not skimp on that. Tilly's is a solid local diner. It's nothing extraordinary, but they do what they were meant to do well. read more

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Great food. Great service. Friendly people. It's like hitting the trifecta at the track

Tilly's is a local Monticello favorite always crowded and famous for their homemade corned beef hash. Good lunch specials They have their Homemade pies, banana cream pie and etc. read more

Homemade banana cream pie! Excellent quesadillas! Unfortunately they sell out of the special tres leches cake but I forgive them decent bathroom. read more

Very mediocre, bland, tuna melt and just warm fries. My friends enjoyed their food more. $2.25 for iced tea (or Arnold Palmer, in my case) not out of line. They charge full price for refills! I visit Monticello somewhat regularly for work. I will not return to this diner. read more

Tilly's Diner - Tuna melt - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

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Kim was our waitress and she is so friendly and amazing!! We had the Waitress special. And a side of amazing home fries. The food is delicious and so is the coffee. I've always wanted to come here and now it will be a regular stop when we come home to our Catskills home. read more

I love diners! But many fall into fast-food mediocrity, buying pre-made items and relying on the freezer and cans. But not Tilly's! What a find. Quality food, made in-house, from scratch. Pretty large diner, with plenty of tables and booths. Busy at peak meal times (a lot of locals). Clean and pleasant with a rather Elvis-y decor -- items and decorations from the era of Elvis and Marilyn. In particular, check out the curtains, an amusing Elvis-themed pattern. Oh, and the garish Elvis head near the cash register. I had a diner favorite, something I am reluctant to order because few places get it right: a hot open faced roast beef or turkey sandwich. So many places use deli meat and canned gravy but at Tilly's, it's real and house made, as are the mashed potatoes. They roast the meats in-house. I also tasted my friend's french fries, and they tasted like actual potatoes. Excellent. The cole slaw was crunchy and tasted like cabbage. It tasted like it was made that day. The surprise hit was a Tilly's specialty: A roast beef au jus sandwich on garlic bread (!) with Munster cheese (!!). Weird combination but damn, it works! Served on a nicely crisped garlic bread (a roll, actually), with their house-made roast beef and a savory au jus. The dipped bread retains a bit of the crispiness for a satisfying bite, full of flavor. The bill was surprising, too -- Tilly's is well-priced for their level of quality. Also pleased with the extremely helpful and friendly wait staff. Efficient and courteous, they seemed to like working here. If you're in the Catskills, maybe at Resort Worlds, make the trip to Tilly's! Worth it. read more

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Omg hands down the best food ever wish it was in my town! Everyone is super respectful friendly and helpful! It has an old fashioned dinner feel! Very clean as well. We love it definitely will be back!!! read more

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Found this diner on Yelp while visiting Kartrite and gave it a try. So glad we did! The foods here are delicious, large portion, and very reasonably priced! Staffs are friendly! Highly recommend! read more

Visiting Tilly's again (3-17-23). I found a different restroom. If you use the one that is off of the addition (newer section) the ladies room is much nicer! Also note: they do not take AMEX read more