One of my favorite diners. The staff is always friendly and has come to remember us from our frequent visits. The decor is a bit outdated but some of the original features; such as the brick wall bar seating area add a cozy charm to the overall ambiance. The main attraction here is the food. The portions are large and the quality is high. I have been to diners where they use deli meat and you can tell, it's just not as good. At Yellow Mills they serve carved roasted turkey. It's delicious! The sandwich and mashed potatoes come smothered with gravy; the ultimate comfort meal for me. My partner ordered the fish fry with fries. It typically comes with coleslaw but they let him upgrade to a salad at no additional cost. Prices are reasonable, less than $30 pretax for our pictured entrees. read more

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I will never go back. Bad-tasting food. The aren't open for dinner and a Sunday they close way too early

A homestyle and local diner as they could come. A friend took us here during our visit to the area from Pittsburgh and Yellow Mills Diner did not disappoint. Insanely affordable, delicious meals, solid portions, great service. Zero complaints and would love to be back. read more

The food is over cooked Id rather eat my cooking. There is a guy that working there that doesn't know what he is doing. He is a big mouth

GREAT FOOD, BUT THEY NICKEL AND DIME YOU. If you like the ambiance of good home cooking mixed with family-friendly staff, you will love Yellow Mills Diner. The staff is kind, and accommodating of little kids. They boast a rather big menu, but have found lately they're nickel and diming customers on every little thing and cutting food portions down. In the past year, they have started charging for refills on soft drinks and coffee; something with very little overhead, and are charging upwards of $3 or $4 per cup. I love the home-cooked dishes they provide, however, when a restaurant starts nickel and diming clients over something so small, it does drive them away. read more

Totally what I expected for a local diner, it hit the spot. The server was kind. The fried haddock was amazing. Fries weren't great and it was cold inside the building. I wish they had Coke. read more

Good breakfast foods. Nice variety. They took us in 30-minutes before closing and hosted our party of five. Thanks!

Bland food, disinterested workers. Nothing else to say, but since Yelp requires 85 characters, blah, blah

We love all the people who work at Yellow Mills. It's our home away from home. We always have a great meal here without breaking the bank. No matter the time of day, or how busy they are, the food is always well prepared and served with a smile. Extra sauce? No problem! Substitutions? You got it! Thanks to all who make Yellow Mills our go-to restaurant. read more

The food was great friendly staff great Atmosphere the burgers were vey juicy I highly recommend i Would come here again I give this restaurant a 10/10 stars I came all the way from CA for this place read more

Cute small town diner. A bit run down on the outside. Definitely what you would expect from a diner. We had a quick breakfast of biscuits and gravy with potatoes, and pancakes with french fries. Service was just okay. Waitress mixed up our order a bit. Food was good except the potatoes were over cooked. read more

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Excellent homemade Greek style food! Service & the Cook was perfect. Very good location in beautiful Upstate NY!! Beef & barley soup was delicious, Greek salad was outrageously delicious, Frisco melt was excellent as well. Definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

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Great hometown diner with decent food. Lots of parking spots and very friendly staff. Their breakfasts are the best! Fresh vegetables and great French toast. Prices are set at a reasonable price point. Only wish that the Italian Wedding soup was homemade and not out of a can. Great place to grab a quick meal. read more

I frequently dine at Yellow Mills? Their chefs are over the top notch and every meal has been delicious, very tasty, and plated so warmly with a home spun feel. The ever present and kind waitresses are over the top notch category too. they feel like family and they all know the menus by heart. Whether you choose a table or booth, many with window views or not, very comfortable and again, a welcoming home spun feel. read more

I'm in love!! I had the chicken Parmesan and it was delicious! You definitely get what you pay for, the waiters are genuine and it feels like a small town restaurant you've been going to since you were young. Home cooked meals on a big scale. You can't miss it! read more

Now if you want the old school diner feel come here! This diner brings you back in time. Old decor & pictures & the old school diner smell. The staff was so friendly here. I had a Gyro pita with French fries & my husband had a Philly cheesesteak with French fries. I asked for well done French fries. Our food came out hot & the fries well done. Our waitress was very attentive. Prices are very fair. If you do have an Apple Card for payment they can't add a tip with this card so be sure you bring some cash for tip. read more

I'll be honest...the servers are nice and the service is good. The cooks are great, especially Billy. However, the Restaurant Matriarch was very rude to me. She literally insulted me, talked negatively about me in the third person right in front of me and chastised a server in front of everyone over something simple. Then she blamed ME for my order being made wrong and would not compensate me for it. I have not been back since. read more

Always an enjoyable experience here and never a bad meal. Reasonable prices too. Service can be hit or miss at times, but not terrible. It just depends on the wait staff at the time of visit. Only a slight ding for that, but not a deal breaker at all. read more

Stopped in for lunch while visiting western NY. This was truly a diner experience. The wait staff was very friendly and personable. The food is exactly what you expect from the menu of a diner. We decided on an appetizer of fried mushrooms. We then feasted on turkey and dressing with mashed potatoes and gravy. Also we had the fried haddock with baked potatoe. The side salads were served with homemade dressings. Absolutely great! No desserts here today, we were just too full!! However, the ones on the menu sounded delicious. Maybe next time, we're here from Florida. read more

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Staff is rude and food is not great. The people running the show know this, but don't care if the staff is rude.

I got the Lasagna lunch special about 3/4 through found a straight 4 inch white hair. Waitress was clearing table next to me. She came over saw it apologized. She went to speak with manager. Only 10 feet from me. That person said it was just cheese. Waitress said she saw it was hair. I spoke out IT WAS HAIR! She choose not to believe neither one of us. Disappeared into kitchen. Took half off my bill. Waitress said she tried I heard whole thing. Apologized again. This is not the first time I have found something last time was a eyelash in the toast. That time was told they don't bake the bread. Did not offer to replace toast. I did not go back for 3 years. Just fix the issues. Wear hairnets in food prep. I saw the gentleman who's hair I believe it was. The employees don't seem to care, hair in oh its ok. Just Cheese. Will never go back again. read more

What a great traditional diner. The prices are a blast from the place, they are so inexpensive. I had a breakfast wrap and my husband had an omelette. Everything was delicious, fresh and plentiful. Our waitress was wonderful. read more

We stopped by here on a bit of a whim. Best decision we have ever made! We were walking out of this place ready to fall into a good coma. We all got different plates, and everyone was more than satisfied. The portions were moderate to large, but not expensive at all! The feel is small and quaint, like the kind of diner you walk into and greet the waitress by name. It was really cute and personal. The waitress was super helpful and polite and we loved having her. It was not very busy, and so our food came out really quick. It was all-in-all a fantastic experience! Highly recommend. read more

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The haddock (fish and chips) was delightfully flakey, fried golden, & a large portion. Very friendly and interesting staff, just lovely. Would go out of my way again to stop at Yellow Mills! read more

The aesthetic of the place are cute. The decor and booths have a comforting feel. The tables were very small, I ate out as a pair. My brother and I. The first things we notice? FLIES. Normally I have no issue with a couple of flies, but when its the first thing I notice? Not good. The food wasn't horrible, just tasted.. like a burger. The server we had gave us attitude when one of us asked for a refill of our drink. No one does it say on the menu that the restaurant doesn't do free refills. We had no issue paying for a refill but it was the attitude the server gave us. My brother went to the bathroom, I didn't as I don't feel comfortable using unknown bathrooms, from what he said; "Fly Galore". I do not recommend this place. Also the chefs and such were so loud? I get they're just hanging out and stuff but c'mon inside voices. read more

We moved to Palmyra recently and have been trying to visit the local restaurants and happened upon Yellow Mills Diner for breakfast one morning. My western omelet was perfect! My kids tried it and told me they would be ordering that meal the next time we came here. I look forward to coming back and trying the other food they have to offer. read more

Do not pass this place up! This is the hidden gem of Palmyra. Yes it is a diner and has the diner look and feel (not modern or updated) however the food speaks for itself. If you are debating your order go with the freshly made, homemade sauce, Chicken Parmesan. Five stars! But everything we had: Pancakes, BLT, Mississippi Benny, everything was fresh and delicious. The lettuce and tomatoes tasted like they were picked from a garden that very morning. And this is a family owned restaurant and they take pride in the service. Our waitress was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. The restaurant owner stopped by to say hello and make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The restaurant interior and exterior are clean and well maintained (if dated). Please get passed the appearance and treat yourself to some delicious, well prepared food. read more

Been here 3 seperate times and unfortunately every time the food has been bland and or cold. The prices are fair but I expect more from a place that's always busy. read more

If this place was close to my home, I wouldn't own dishes. I would eat here every meal. Home-cooked food with a friendly, professional atmosphere. We were in Palmyra for touristy things and ended up eating here five times in three days. Great stuff. read more

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You want a classic Swiss burger, you come here. Crispy fries, fresh and hot! Burger cooked medium with sautéed onions, melty Swiss and optionally added mushrooms on toasted rye bread. Joint closes at 9. Arrived at 843... glanced at hours on door and debated while a staff member was outside. Go on in he said. I asked if they were sure it's so close to closing. You go right on ahead, he said. We came up from Orlando. Knew exactly what we wanted. Ordered and eating and writing this review 15 minutes after debating at the door. This was a regular spot for the hubs when he worked in Macedon. He misses it. And it was a tasty and nostalgic bite. Thanks!!! read more

Love these people. The entire staff is super friendly and the food is always good. This is me and my girlfriends Sunday morning breakfast go-to. read more

This is the place to go in Palmyra! We enjoyed our experience so much. The service was wonderful... The food came out quick! The owner was so kind and grateful for the tourists. He has owned this place for 20 years. He is from Greece therefore there is a great Greek/American vibe to the food. They don't have many vegetarian options. I got the Greek salad with pita bread and feta cheese. It was delicious. My husband got the BBQ pork sandwich and the BBQ sauce was great! You won't regret going here for an inexpensive, yet filling meal. read more

Yellow Mills Diner - Diners Near Me - Palmyra, New York

It's a diner. In Palmyra. There's nothing else in Palmyra other than two pizza joints. The food was fine. Classic diner fare. Huge portions. Great value on the dollar. I basically had two meals' worth of food for $6. read more

I have driven be this place every day and it always had a lot of cars, which usually is a good sign, plus a lot of the reviews were positive, so we gave it a try. We were seated quickly and drink orders were taken. We ordered a chocolate milkshake and juice for breakfast. They only serve breakfast in the mornings, I know some people aren't big breakfast fans, so keep that in mind. I orders there Belgian waffle and my wife ordered a bagel with cream cheese. Very simple order. They cam back in good time, the begal had a hair on it and my waffle was under cooked. It didn't have that crispy outside you crave and that soft inside, disappointing. The hair was unacceptable. We promptly said something and they brought another one out. The syrup bottle was dirty on the bottom which tells me there not very clean. Over all it wasn't a horrible experience but not good enough for me to reccomend it or return. read more

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From out of town, we ended up eating here twice because we liked it so much! The waitresses were incredibly nice, the food was really good, and super cheap! There's a lot of variety (since we traveled with 5 people). Totally get more than your monies worth! read more

I love diners and this one did not disappoint! The waitress was friendly and attentive. The coffee was hot and fresh and the reuben and fries were delicious! So often the corned beef is grizzly or tough in reubens, but not the case. There was just the right amount of saurkraut and melty cheese...mmmm. The Russian dressing was served on the side so I could have as much or as little as I wanted. The waitress even brought extra for dipping my fries. The cherry on top was that the meal was not over priced. A great lunch at a very friendly place! read more

It was ok. Small town diner and we stopped based on the other reviews. I had the mushroom burger; the burger nor the fries had any flavor. Waitress wasn't too interested in serving us. Side salad was ice burg lettuce a piece of tomato and a piece of cucumber. Not great. read more

Great diner, and seeing as there are so few places to eat in the vicinity, it's definitely worth the stop. We went close to closing time. The portions were very good, and each meal was about $10 so very well priced for the size. I had the roast beef and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and others in my party had the pork chops, fried chicken and spaghetti. All good choices. Can't say enough about the quality of the food, so good. Outstanding service. We had the restaurant to ourselves though so admittedly our food came fast and the ambiance was great because of that. read more

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All the reviews mentioned how nice the staff was, and they were right! Our waitress was the sweetest lady. The best part was that they serve breakfast ALL DAY! They do run out of some stuff by late afternoon, but I was lucky to get in on some scrumptious biscuits and gravy with poached eggs. The food was awesome, served piping hot, and I will definitely go back here again. read more

It is definitely a dive. But the food & service was great! If you are in Palmyra and crave home style food it will hit the spot.