I would have given it 4 stars , but the lady as the cashier at front is very rude and not knowledgeable at all about paying with a CC .The food and servers are great .She would be the downfall sadly of my neighborhood diner .Management take a closer look at her attitude towards long standing customers and intended customers . read more

I'm almost the lone diner...again I heard it can get quite busy in here but I'm yet to experience this crowd they speak of. Their personable staff is always more than diners whenever I visit which isn't a bad thing....for me. I get full attention and I'm loving it! Stop! This isn't McDonald is it? Staff seem to consist of mainly Mediterranean men which isn't a bad thing....for me. Stop! This isn't Tinder is it? Large space, very chill, country like atmosphere and the food is always tasty. I love their baked clams. Side note: don't come here if you're feeling melancholy...."I've looked at clouds from both sides now, from up and down, and still somehow it's cloud illusions I recall. I really don't know clouds at all." playing in the background can take you to strange places. I like here and I'm sure you'll find something to like too. The End. read more

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I've been going here for almost 10 years now. Food is pretty good, solid diner food. The servers who bring you the water, the ancillary staff, are always the kindest and most attentive when my family and I go here. Honestly, I'm not impressed with the actual wait staff. And I never was for all my years here. I never felt too welcomed by them. I asked for chicken and waffles and was laughed at for asking for honey mustard... I was asked if I wanted boxes in the middle of my family and I still eating and talking - I was quite literally mid laughter during a conversation when asked if I wanted boxes, basically telling me to leave. I come here with my parents after my night shifts, and I look forward to having a nice breakfast and enjoying quality time after a long night. I honestly would have rather rushed home to bed if I was going to be be rushed out the restaurant. Will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Soooooo for me breakfast is 3 stars... lunch and dinner foods are 4 stars.... I really love the fries here and the honey mustard is out of control delicious. Wait staff and ambiance: everyone is very nice, helpful and attentive, the hosts are nice as well. It's a diner, it's clean, with booths and tables. Food: came here for breakfast, ordered chocolate chip pancakes and home fries well done with American cheese melted on them. The home fries were out of control delicious, crispy, and cheesy... really good. The pancakes were ehhh... to be honest, I make better... lol they were fluffy, but too airy for my liking. And they used mini chocolate chips... which get much less melty than the larger chips. Will go back for lunch and dinner foods and those home fries... Happy eating, Nicole read more

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I've never had a bad meal at the ValBrook, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In fact, the only criticism could be that the serving size requires a doggy bag! Service has always been reasonable at any hour. Great new owners/managers, clean restrooms; a great place to use s as a meeting spot. read more

Good food, good service and ambiance. Cashier in front always pleasant Never disappointed Highly recommend.. read more

Valbrook under new ownership and is not as good. They improperly cooked two of our items. Made a mistake on a third, and then tried to re-serve part of the mistake. The cheeseburgers, even though cooked medium rare, were thin, dry, tasteless, and only had one slice of barely melted cheese. Formerly free pickles and Cole Slaw now had an additional price. Obviously the quality of the meat not as good. Obviously they are cutting corners. We were all hungry, but none of the food was good enough to finish. And finally there was an overcharge on the check. read more

Valbrook dinner management are unrespectable with customer's let me tell you, we requested a table to seat, they gave us a dirty one with syrup and keptshup we requested to cleaned no body show up to cleaned then went to the consecion to get knacking, at Exing the door they accused us of stealing knacking, they have bad service and you can not tell them whats wrong with them, very umpleasent peoples NO respect for customers' the food itself not the best anyway there are better dinners in nassau county than Valbrook dinner, at the end of the day bad service and nasty food the an swer is choose a different dinner to eat. read more

Great diner Entire meal was great Eggs crispy bacon excellent rye toast coffee Perfect service read more

This is a great diner for the whole family. The decor is modern and upscale . There are a variety of menu items that appeal to various preferences. We can come here for Sunday brunch , a quick lunch, or a full dinner and know that we will be totally satisfied . The portions are generous and the servers are friendly and efficient . This is our family's favorite casual dining spot! read more

I have gone to the Valbrook for years...each time I visit NY and before I yelped. I wish I could give it more than 1 star and I thought about my previous experiences and still I just can't give more than 1 star. Food: my aunt had a spinach and egg white omelette with romain and tomato on the side. The server forgot the tomato and acted like my aunt did not order. She was rather snippy with her regarding the salad dressing choices. My daughter had chicken tenders. They were pretty big in size but thin. Her meal came with a cookie. She chose a black and white. It was the worse black and white cookie I've ever tasted. It was dry and hard. My food...I ordered a vegetable wrap with out cheese. Since I am vegan there weren't many choices. It was to have onions, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini. Let's start with the mushrooms, they were canned. The zucchini was grated (so tiny pieces). There were little pieces of broccoli. The remainder of the wrap was onions and peppers. The wrap had zero flavor. ZERO! As I started the 2nd half, I noticed something out of place and sure enough there was bacon and cheese! They were tiny pieces, but I don't eat cheese or pork/bacon since I am vegan. I showed it to the server and she just brushed it off. No surprise there. My aunt mentioned it to the manager while she was paying and the manager also brushed it off saying I should have said something at the table and they would have made me a new one. 1st, it was on the 2nd half and 2 the wrap was horrible anyway why would I want another? All in all this was not a great experience. It was only okay because the pickle was good. read more

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Very nice diner. Came with my father and little sister. Took us a little while to decide what to get because everything on the menu looked good and reasonably priced. Were conscious to socially distance due to the pandemic and all of the staff wore masks. Food was very good and gave large portions. We were happily surprised when we saw how much food we got. I ordered the Cajun chicken salad and it was well worth it. Ended up taking the rest home. Overall, great dinner, friendly staff, and very clean. Can't wait to return. read more

Valbrook Diner - Cajun Chicken Salad - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

Love this diner. Good food. Fast service. Fair pricing. Really close to home. If you're looking for your standard diner experience this is it. read more

I gave this review one star because I wasn't allowed to give zero stars or a negative star. I've been coming here for many years and after today, you couldn't pay me to come back. My husband, daughter and I came here at 12:30pm in advance of a 1:45 movie in Lynbrook theater which is only about 10 minutes away. We waited for about 15 minutes for a table which was extremely reasonable for a Sunday. We were seated at 12:45 and waited about 10 minutes before a waiter came to take our order. We waited from 12:55 to 1:30 for food that never came. The waiter apologized and said at 1:15 that food was coming. It did... to other tables. When we couldn't wait anymore since we didn't want to be late for the movie, I approached the manager/owner and told him we were leaving and offered to pay for the 2 coffees and 1 Apple juice we had during our 45 minute wait for food. His response was, "We're not a fast food restaurant. I'll get you the bill." WOW! In a fast food restaurant, we would have gotten better service and actual food. I didn't realize they needed at least an hour to prepare waffles, French toast and eggs. The owner's attitude was arrogant and showed a lack of caring and respect for his customers. Even though the bill was negligible, and ESPECIALLY BECAUSE it was negligible, he should have made amends by offering to comp us for a meal that we never ate and will not eat even when we take it home. Who eats breakfast from a diner the day after?!!!! We will not be back. I will take my business to another diner that will own up to its mistake and say, "I'm sorry for your wait and your inconvenience." So disappointed and so mad! Update: July 1 As a follow up to the snarky Valbrook manager who said, "This is not fast food.", my daughter and I DID go to a fast food restaurant... the Bayside McDonald's on 203 St and Northern Blvd this afternoon. The place was packed. After waiting a while for the chocolate chip cookies I ordered, a female worker whom I assumed to be the manager told us to start eating our burgers and she'll deliver the cookies in a couple of minutes. As we were finishing our lunch, she came over to us with an extra pack of cookies and said, "Here's another pack for you because you had to wait." She handed me the cookies with a smile and left. THIS IS GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE! ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION??? AND I WASN'T EVEN A REGULAR CUSTOMER THERE AS I USED TO BE IN YOURS!!!! read more

Valbrook Diner - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

Very good diner! The service was excellent and the pancakes were very good! I definitely recommend going to Valbrook Diner! Here is a picture for you guys to drool read more

Valbrook Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

First time that we've been to this diner, great omelettes and home fries. I would recommend an omelette for anyone to try. They sat us down right away and the service was quick and great. Our server was quick and very attentive. read more

This is a very nice diner. Although a little pricey, the service is great. The veggie omelette was delicious and comes with a side of home fries or French fries and toast. According to my Hubby the French toast was also delish. read more

Valbrook Diner - Veggie Omelette with toast - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

Food is always delicious! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Reasonably priced. Definitely my first choice of diners when going out with my friends or family! read more

Val Brook is one of my go-to diners in the Lynbrook area (one of 3), even though it's technically in Valley Stream. Although it's got some great food, I actually put it at #3 for me in the area and usually opt for this diner for convenience over anything else. In the past, I have ordered quite a number of items off the menu, everything from eggs and omelettes to burgers, french toast, sandwiches, paninis and more. Everything I've sampled has been great! The eggs always come out fresh (as do the sides), the burgers are always juicy and cooked just to the right temperature, and the service is fast. Thinking about this diner independently (not compared to the competition), it definitely offers everything you need (decent parking, good location, quick and friendly service, competitive price, and good quality food). The one aspect where this diner excels is service. Every staff member I've encountered here has been incredibly friendly. The owners and shift managers in particular are very welcoming and even offer a smile when seating you. Having come here many times, the service has never fallen short. Prices and ambiance here are also pretty much what you would expect for a diner: function and comfort over anything else. And the staff never rushes you out, which is important for a diner. Needless to say, I will happily continue coming to Val Brook! read more

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Saturday morning we had unexpected guests arrive from a long distance and we all decided to reach out to Valbrook before they opened for breakfast platter options. Although they did not have platters we ordered French toast bread and other meals to make a platter. Sadly the French toast tasted like it was submerged in sour milk. Why? No excuses since we were probably the first order of the morning. It was embarrassing and a sin to have 10people subject to throw it away and pretty much not have something that should have been satisfying meal. I was one of the guest, hence why I am posting this message. A complete disgrace Valbrook. read more

This diner is the best in the area. The food is really great and also great service. I've been living in Valley Stream for over 17 years and have been eating here for almost as long. read more

Stopped in for a business lunch with a colleague. The place looked quite clean with plenty of staff to bus tables and keep diners happy. We were greeted quickly and shown to a table. Now, my colleague brought his laptop inside so we could get some work done while we were eating. We asked our server if they had Wi-Fi. She said she didn't know. We asked another employee. He said he didn't know. We asked a third employee. Same thing. My colleague gave up and put the laptop away. Then the manager, or owner, came to our table and said he was told we were asking for white wine. I said, no, Wi-Fi. He said they didn't have it. Truth be told, if I am in the area again around lunchtime and need a place with Wi-Fi, even if the food was the best ever, I would have to go elsewhere. Just the times we live in. We ordered from the extensive menu. I had a cheeseburger deluxe and he had a reuben. Nothing wrong with the food. Was it terrific? No. Was it Long Island diner good? Yes. Having grown up on Long Island, and having been to a zillion diners, truth is the food is pretty decent. The burger was large and tasty and it came with a surprisingly large and hot order of fries. The service we received was attentive and friendly. I would return for a casual lunch where no business needed to be done. But, as previously said, if I did need to work and eat, I would have to ease on down the road to another place. read more

I love this place especially the bus boy (exceptional service!) They are serving up all of the New York classics with a very extensive menu. We had the open faced chicken salad sandwich, matzo ball soup, pizza bagels and cookies. I was a bit hungover, and this food made me feel much better. Prices are reasonable, lots of variety, and there's a full bar for cocktails. Yes yes yes. read more

Valbrook Diner - Bowl matzah ball and bowl chicken noodle soup - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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The pan cakes are to die for i come here every time I can the service is amazing i recommend coming here

Very good diner food. Cheeseburgers, chicken fingers and breakfast (Egg sandwich, pancakes, waffles and egg plates)

I went to eat at this diner for breakfast. Just as we sat & ordered breakfast. The manager came over to our table & ask how we were doing, then proceeded to ask us if we parked in a spot that had a cone. We told him yes, since there were absolutely no spots in their lot. He rudely told us to move our car. So we got up moved our car & went elsewhere for breakfast. I do believe that rudeness is not part of running a business. FYI - based on how he treats his customers. I would not recommend eating at this establishment. read more

Definitely a Sunday go-to place! The service is pretty fast and the staff are friendly. The owners are present and charismatic. Food can be cooked to order and the prices are average. There is parking available in the back and on the street. Breakfast is my favorite although they serve good lunch options as well. read more

Valbrook Diner - Silver dollar pancakes and bacon - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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A decent neighborhood diner, with efficient service. My only complaint about it, is that they don't offer French Onion soup, which I've found to be almost a staple in most diners. Otherwise, the food is your typical diner fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, always good, but nothing that will blow your socks off. read more

Valbrook Diner - The ValBrook Diner - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

First time at Valbrook Diner passing this Diner several years and after reading the reviews and finally here for breakfast had bacon omelette home fries with whole wheat toast big portion was delicious had lots of bacon throughout the omelette. The staff is welcoming and friendly was seated right a away. I can see that management and servers appreciate the customers especially the regulars which is a good like. My server could have been a little more friendly. Looking at the other servers was wishing we were sorted in different section. As the reviewers stated the food is extremely fresh hot and delicious will be going back for lunch and dinner. read more

been here couple times a month, really nice food and service. i will recommend this place

Best place to get breakfast! I love their pancakes and French toast. My absolute favorite is the chocolate chip pancakes. I have never tasted such fluffy and mouth watering pancakes in my life. Definitely come here for breakfast and a calm family friendly atmosphere. read more

I had the pizza burger & probably the best diner burger I've ever had in Long Island. They put mozz cheese on both ends of the buns, making it extra cheesy. The coleslaw was my favorite, sooo creamy. Yet, the dessert wasn't the freshest, so I'd watch out on that. My friends & I got a slice of choc mousse cake and a huge eclair. The cake had that type of taste where you can tell it's been sitting out there, but the eclair was really gross. The cream inside of it was like a jelly consistency. The manager was lenient enough to take the eclair off our bill. read more

Valbrook Diner - The pizza burger here is my new fave - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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ValBrook Diner. Packed as usual and there's always someone you know there! An extensive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great burgers, nice oversized sandwiches and a very good selection of dinners. (Super generous portions). Moderate prices. Always left overs! There's a small parking lot and on street parking. Bustling, happy vibes and good food on the border of Valley Stream and Lynbrook. read more

Valbrook Diner - Gyro deluxe platter - Diners Near Me - Valley Stream, New York

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Absolutely amazing! The wait staff is absolutely amazing. Super friendly and attentive. Our group was nervous as we had a large party but to our surprise there were no hesitations to sit us. Our group all tried the milkshakes and they were amazing. I definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a nice friendly place!! read more

I will never ever go there we usually go to Mitchell's but decided to change up and go to valbrook big mistake .when we arrive the hostess was so rude and nasty very unprofessional she should keep her personnel problems at home and not come to work with her rudeness. We wont ever return there read more

Nice place on Lynbrook/Malverne border on Merrick Roadb. Closes some nights at midnight. Best honey mustard around. Always clean inside and fresh/delicious food! read more

Just hat the best spinach and feta omelette n home fries I have had in a while. Sat at counter Kacy was great. Coffee was hot, fresh, plentiful. I wish it was closer to my house. In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'll be back!! read more

If you looking for a tasty sandwich, this is the location to come to. I come here for their Turkey Burger Deluxe. It's amazing.

They have the best pancakes in town!! They taste just like cake batter YUMMMMM!!! My boyfriend and I have been coming here for the past 2 years and we are always greeted by the two owners in the front and we never have to wait to be sat which is awesome. Ironically we always sit in the same booth. Friendly, attentive, and quick is how I would describe this restaurants staff. I will continue to come here because of the pancakes and service. read more

This place is awesome! Food is good whether eating in or taking out. Quick service. Burgers are real not the frozen parties that most diners serve now a day. Breakfast meals are done right and they accommodate to what you want. I have NEVER had a problem EVER with the owner or the staff in over 40 years of going here. Nor have I ever heard anyone speak badly to ANY customer, I'm sure if they did, they would not be as busy as they are. read more