Old-school vibes, inexpensive prices and a slamming Vanilla Egg Cream. Welcome to Village Diner in chi-chi Saugerties, NY. If you're lucky (and early enough), you might just snag a spot in their lot in the back. Village D. hits all the classic diner notes: heavy-duty, laminated multi-page menu, vinyl booths, chrome trim- you know the deal. My veggie omelette was solid for around ten bucks- packed with fresh mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach and tomatoes. I only wished it had one more egg in the mix. The hash browns were a win: no pork, crispy edges and soft center. Hubs went for scrambled eggs topped with American cheese- his childhood fave- so no complaints there. I'm a chocolate girl through and through- but Village D's vanilla egg cream? Legit. Just the right balance of seltzer fizz, creamy milk, and quality vanilla syrup (none of that off-tasting, rancid stuff I've gotten at some diners). Service was polite, though our waitress moved at a slow pace, that didn't ruin our visit. read more

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Exactly what you're looking for in a diner. Fresh coffee, open seating, hospitality, and a good bite to eat. Breakfast all day and they do a great job with it. Everything sounded and looked amazing and the menu has a ton of variety. Highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Village Diner - Western Breakfast Sandwich - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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I love when the servers are friendly and smiling and this was definitely the case. Not a fancy place but clean with delicious food. I got the chili omelette which was really tasty. My friends both got salads and soup and said the soup was fantastic. It lost one star because I really had my heart set on soup and they ran out and I let my friends have it. Just make more soup! Apparently it's the bomb! read more

It's always nice going to an Old-School Diner with a giant menu {that has at least 100 items}, dessert case, big parking lot, waitresses that have been there for 20+ years, a flock of regulars, and plenty of booths. *Bonus Points* if there are panels of chrome on the outside of the building. We wanted a quick bite, after a hike, so we pulled in. You have to always try the homemade soup when visiting an out of town diner. So we did ! One Soup (Chicken Noodle) w/Grill Cheese & Tomato and One Soup (Cream of Turkey) w/Tuna Melt. Soups came out quick with packets of Zesta Crackers and an unmarked bottle of hot sauce. I believe it was "Frank's". The sandwiches took a little longer, but were piping hot. My tomato was like lava, and I almost burned myself with the cheese. When was the last time that happened ?!?! Tuna Melt weighed about a pound, and the rye bread barely supported it. And the Cole Slaw was surprisingly good. I think the bill came to 22 bucks. I was eyeing a piece of cheesecake, but we had dinner plans. read more

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Really classic diner in a downtown location, it was fun to visit there. We appreciated the fact the server, kitchen, and front checkout / host gave us expedited service since somewhat unusually for a diner visit we were on a tight schedule. My companion had an ample and nicely prepared pizza burger, and I had a russian-dressing free reuben (not by choice; what's up with that?) and tasty fries. Down vote for the coffee, which was grainy and bad, but given the friendly and quick service, still recommended. The other non-diner-ish things: it would be nice to be able to get breakfast all the time, and while there was a big range of things, the vegetarian options were limited to a limited number of fish dishes. read more

Village Diner - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

We were visiting in town from California and wanted a hearty breakfast. I looked up Village Diner, they did not disappoint. Food tasted like it was homemade and it felt like home. Our waitress was awesome and welcoming. It's a diner so even though this is a no frills kinda place it's still great. When we are back in town we will be back! read more

A group of us had breakfast there. The food was tolerable at best. Some pancakes were barely cooked and overall, nothing was great. I rarely have a bad experience at a diner, but this was one. They need a new kitchen staff ASAP. The overall environment could use a makeover as well. read more

Wonderful food and wonderful service! Leah made my son's day with this delicious waffle with ice cream! read more

Village Diner - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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If there's anything we Philly girls know, it's definitely what makes a good diner. Philadelphia is filled with diners, from the excellent to the meh, and we love this style of dining. So what makes a good diner? Chrome and linoleum on the walls. Crushed stone "terrazzo" floor. Counter with stools and a case of baked goods. A 400 item menu large laminated menu Breakfast all day Clattering and talking and wait staff who are efficient and friendly Lastly, really good "simple" food If you're looking for roasted quail served with butternut acorn squash and quinoa, this is not your place. So when Lion and I were exploring the cool town of Saugerties, NY, we practically cheered- ok I definitely squealed - when we spotted the Village Diner. Oh please, we thought, let this be a good diner. We parked in their lot behind the restaurant, which was decently crowded. Followed a group of 8 and were seated at a cozy but not tiny booths. Diner portions are large, small tables do not work. Our server set the expectations up front - kitchen is running behind today, be prepared to wait a bit. Fine with us. Drinks were produced and order taken. Lion got the Big Daddy Breakfast I think it was called - always a diner classic offering involving pancakes or French toast, 2-3 eggs cooked your way, toast, home fries and coffee. I got French toast with bacon as, alas, we were out of range of scrapple-land. Coffee & drinks never got empty, before we finished another was offered & our server checked in twice, apologizing again for the wait and assuring us our order was coming. After about 40 minutes it came. It was worth the wait. French toast was crispy on the outside and soft inside, no soggy eggy stuff. Bacon was good. Lion said his eggs were perfect, agreed French toast was awesome. I had his potatoes, they were standard, not too peppery or loaded with onions. One other hallmark of a good diner? They are a good value for the food. This one did not disappoint. Restaurant was clean and comfy. Mid Century diner chic. Whenever we return to the Catskills, we're stopping again for sure. read more

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This use to be a great place to eat, but the last two times I have eaten here I have been disappointed. Went for breakfast, had a Belgian waffle and 2 sausages. The waffle came to the table lukewarm, could not even melt the butter., sausages too were barely warm. My friend had one scramble egg with cheese, home fries and coffee. The egg was not hot the home fries were tasteless. The waitress came walking by and said " everything OK, and kept walking, not waiting for an answer. Very disappointing. But not cheap! read more

A real diner. Regulars filling their favorite booths, a fly buzzing around...food was good but server spent more time with the regular customers. We were out of towners . read more

Pretty large diner a little off the main street, but still very walkable to. Food was good but service is a little slow, so definitely plan a longer time frame if you're stopping by midday on the weekend. They have a really extensive menu - any and all diner foods you can think of, they have here. Don't forget to pay at the front once you're done with the meal instead of waiting for the check! read more

Village Diner - Greek omelette - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

Both little ones got something they love which is a double win for tired parents. Thing #1 got the [Appetizer] cheese quesadilla with nothing on it and a [Appetizer] Garlic Bread. Thing #2 got the Mac & Cheese with Apple Juice and , at the end , ice cream to go. I asked on scaled of 1 to 5, and Thing 2 said read more

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I love a good diner and this one was a great find in Saugerties... I decided to go with one of the specials for the day, eggplant Parm. I was offered the senior special lol... It meant a smaller portion and a lower price. It was delicious included side salad and choice of dessert. My partner tried the Santa Fe wrap with fries and a pickle and a small cup of coleslaw. Service was super friendly pretty speedy and lots of seating read more

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Last breakfast while in the area for vacation and it was the best. Only got some take out from here before we packed up to leave but it was very good food. Can't say much else. read more

Village diner is a mainstay in--guess where--the village of Saugerties. It is your normal stereotypical diner, with a bible's worth of dishes being offered. Prices are very affordable, unlike some diners elsewhere up here. Service has always been friendly and efficient. Close your eyes and imagine what a diner looks like; it looks like that. Being located right off the main drag in town, it's also pretty convenient to get to. I usually get the Thanksgiving panini and ask for a side of gravy to go with it. That typically lasts 2 meals for me, as the portion of homemade turkey/stuffing/cranberry is generous and also comes with fries/cole slaw. Senior special is a great deal, including an entree, soup, coffee, roll and dessert for like $10. My in-laws have gotten a variety of dishes and we've never been disappointed. It is diner food, but it's damned good diner food. read more

Came here for a quick lunch. Ordered the Parm Panini Sandwich, which was pretty standard for a diner. The panini sandwiches did come with French Fries and those I got addicted to. Service is pretty standard. There are times it is hard to get service as the diner did not staff a whole lot of people, probably because of COVID. It's a good spot to eat at if you're not in any sort of rush. read more

I am so impressed by this humble diner. Their food has been consistently great no matter what I've gotten, and their selection of foods is HUGE. They have American home foods, Italian, Mexican, breakfast all day. Not to mention well priced. read more

Sorry, but this place was terrible. Although they have great sausage links. We got the Buffalo chicken wrap, blueberry pancakes and a Mexican omelet. They did tell us it would take a while as they were backed up in the kitchen. 50 minutes later we got our food after telling them we were about to leave. They were annoyed we said something. The chicken wrap was cold and rubbery. The Mexican omelet was dry and cold. The toast wasn't even buttered right( how can you mess that up?) The blueberry pancakes are completely cold and rubbery. And it was pretty expensive to boot. Oh, and the coffee was burnt. Never, ever again. read more

Came for breakfast when we visited Katterskill Fall. It can get busy then the food service would get slower. The country fry steak was surprisingly small in portion. Out waitress was very friendly and serviced the entire one side of the restaurant. read more

Village Diner - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

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We came here for breakfast and ordered a lot of food!!! Eggs Benedict, Italian Omelette, Pancakes and of course French fries....great service, plenty of parking and didn't have to wait for a booth!! Very cute place in Saugerties read more

Great, modest local diner with all the basics. Our wraps were a great selection and our water and coffee were always filled. Looking forward to many more visits and trying the rest of the menu. read more

Food is good but be prepared to wait a very long time. Went there for lunch on October 22 and had a very long wait for everything. Fifteen minutes just to place the order, we should have left and went somewhere else, but did not. We're told there was only one server working, the person who seated us, got the first round of drinks, but she never returned. The server grabbed the rest of the drinks. Why was no one helping her? Now understand that they were not busy, only a few tables had people. The food was good hence the two stars, but the service was awful. Two hours for a simple, basic lunch. read more

Great menu options - and amazingly affordable prices. There's an ultimate small town charm emanating from Village Diner - and is truly a Catskills hidden gem. read more

You will not be disappointed. Breakfast, lunch or dinner,this is a local favorite with good reason. Abe the gracious owner provides a huge menu with a large variety of options. The seniors special is what I enjoy soup or salad with entree (number to choose from) and pie or pudding for dessert for a good price. I take home dessert and leftovers. The friendly staff work very hard during the busy times. read more

Had breakfast with a large group of people on Monday morning and the staff was incredibly accommodating, letting us move tables and arrange our party accordingly. All of the breakfast staples were tried and enjoyed. French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, bagels, eggs, home fries (regular and deep fried which we tried thanks to our waitresses suggestion!) If we lived in Saugerties we would definitely be regulars here! read more

I hadn't planned on stopping here, but I had just walked to the Saugerties Lighthouse and as I got back to my car, my blood sugar dropped pretty low. I saw this diner and thought I'd stop. I was seated by a very friendly woman. My waitress was also very friendly and attentive. It seems like one of those places where everyone knows everyone else - it's so warm and friendly. Oh, and the food was delish!! read more

After going to the Garlic festival we wanted a quick bite to eat. Found the diner in a very quaint old town. It looked clean and appealing and had corn growing outside. This is a small very local place. We hit it during a rush with 2 large groups. The waitstaff was overrun but not frazzled. The food was hot, fresh and tasty. I have to give them a Mulligan on the service. It was okay but again they were really busy. Plenty of parking and plenty of choices for food. But dont try to get the after 3 selections before 3 . lol read more

The staff were very friendly and thorough, letting us know all of our options, and the food was great! We liked the Greek salad and the reuben was excellent! Good fries too, always important at a diner! We love the classic retro diner look too. read more

Came here as I was staying nearby in an Airbnb fir the weekend. The menu here is huge, I mean if you can't find something that you like here you are not gonna find it anywhere. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I just stopped by for breakfast only so this is what my review is based upon. They do have some really great breaks fast special when I was there (10$ below options) but I was kinda hungry so decided to go with the fried steak with gravy. This was a huge plate that came with hash browns, bread and 2 eggs. Like I said the portion are enormous for the price you pay. The steak was one of the most high priced items on the menu and only was about 13$. Would definitely come back here if I'm in the Neighborhood. They do accept Apple Pay. read more

What a GEM! I am physically challenged. Upon coming through the door and plopping on the counter ( where she obviously was doing book work) she made me feel so welcome and not a bother at all. I ordered breakfast at 1 pm. While waiting i scoped out the venue ( i worked restaurants all my life) and noticed immediately how clean it was. Even the dishwasher coming out of kitchen was neat and clean. The waitress were all in black and neat as a button. I was soooo impressed. My food came out EXACTLEY as I ordered it! Crisp bacon fluffy scrambled eggs not done to leather even the home fries were fresh and had no taste of the grill. The bill came and I could not believe how affordable it was. I would recommend this gem in a heartbeat. read more

Typical diner food, solid 3.5-4. The service is great and there's plenty of seating. Bacon burger was good. Shrimp parm with penne pasta was good as well read more

VD is a cozy and friendly diner. Our meals were good and the prices are very reasonable.

Terrible service and food is cold and bathroom is dirty with paper all over the place

In Saugerties for my Uncle's Funeral and we had some time for dinner between services. Someone recommended the Village Diner. What at great place. Service was very good, fun and made our short time there outstanding and a wonderful distraction from our more serious reason for being in the area. The food was wonderul. read more

I love diners for the great selection and safe choices. This diner had great food and the service was very attentive. The atmosphere was nice and it was kept very clean . If I lived in the area it would be go to place. read more

Great stuff Service is always great people always have a smile on their faces my wife and I go there for breakfast all the time coffee cup is already full and the eggs are always hot we love the service and the people are there we get takeout there for dinner quite often and there's always enough left over for one read more

The service outshines the food here, that's for sure. Our waitress and bus boy were fantastic and so attentive that I can't even remember if that level of service was ever bestowed upon us anywhere in our travels. Major props for the FOH team. Food-wise, it's diner fare, pure and simple. Being from NJ, that's something we know very well. The breakfast platter was substantial with eggs, french toast, and pancake. The tuna melt was ok, really needing to be left a bit longer on the grill as it had a soggy bottom (Mary and Paul would have critiqued it harshly), and the omelet platter was pretty on par with a Jersey diner. Stop here or not. read more

Village Diner - Tuna Melt - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York

Nice local diner, they have a huge menu and specials throughout the day. I got an onion, cheddar, and mushroom omelette which was on the breakfast specials menu. Comes with home fries and toast... usually breakfast specials come with a beverage but the waitress never mentioned anything. My food was good and the portions were large but the service was horrible. Our waitress almost gave our food to the booth next to us after waiting awhile for our food even though they weren't even busy. She also didn't come back once for a coffee refill. read more

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Good diner. 1) Got the Salisbury steak. It was excellent. 2) Service is great. 3) Ambiance is good. read more

Village Diner - Salisbury steak. - American Near Me - Saugerties, New York