Glendale Diner - NY

Had to wait for our order to be served, but it was a long weekend and they were short staffed, so can't complain. Food was good, lot of options for omelette, go... read more Had to wait for our order to be served, but it was a long weekend and they were short staffed, so can't complain. Food was good, lot of options for omelette, good place to hang out for late morning brunch and catch up with friends and family.

Chances are, if you're not from the immediate area (i.e., Glendale) and you're definitely not a regular or even a semi-regular at this place, you'll get the col... read more Chances are, if you're not from the immediate area (i.e., Glendale) and you're definitely not a regular or even a semi-regular at this place, you'll get the cold shoulder from most of the waitresses here. I'm from Ridgewood, so I suppose that'spractically a world away for these folks, even though Glendale and Ridgewood are technically next-door neighbours. I came hereon the Saturday of a long holiday (Labor Day) weekend. After perusing the old-school diner menu for upwards of five minutes, Idecided on a breakfast platter. My breakfast platter consisted of two scrambled eggs (you get to choose the style of eggpreparation, which is routine when you order eggs at a diner), two standard-size slices of white toast (wheat or other kinds arenot an option, on the menu or otherwise) and home fries. The eggs were good enough, the toast was basic but made more palatablethanks to the runny butter spread all over, but the home fries were like eating slimy discs of rubber erasers. My husbandbelieved the potatoes used in the platter were at least two weeks old. Perhaps that was the case but these were among some ofthe worst home fries I'd ever had at a diner. The overall portion size of the breakfast platter was generous enough, though.Whether due to the overall portion size itself or my particular dislike of the home fries, I predictably did not finish it. Forthe individual components, I would give the eggs 4/5, the toast 3.5/5 and the home fries a 1/5. Both my husband and I also hadthe iced coffee from this diner. It was quite bland and tasteless and made only a bit better with the small serving of sugar Iallowed myself to dispense into my glass. Though I'd been to this diner at least once before, it was very long ago(pre-pandemic) and due to my own brain fog these days, I cannot remember what my previous experience dining here was like.However, this go-around, I can only give my experience a 2.5/5 star experience.

Keep in mind the Diner basics and you will not be disappointed. Breakfast/Lunch is wonderful! two eggs option, pancakes, French toast, paninis, wraps, triple de... read more Keep in mind the Diner basics and you will not be disappointed. Breakfast/Lunch is wonderful! two eggs option, pancakes, French toast, paninis, wraps, triple deckers, milkshakes, ice tea, coffee, burgers, etc. This Council is extremely appropriate for each diner. If it is a good diner, all the basics will be excellent. That's why Glendale Diner's top score. The staff is very friendly and its really funny environment. Happy to have this in the neighborhood as it is one of my favorite places to eat. Just question. Why don't the guard boxes work at the tables? I wish that was fixed!!

Always fun place and good food. read more Always fun place and good food.

Dining at Glendale Diner is always a fantastic experience! The service is excellent, the menu is extensive with plenty of delicious options to choose from, and... read more Dining at Glendale Diner is always a fantastic experience! The service is excellent, the menu is extensive with plenty of delicious options to choose from, and the onion soup is definitely a highlight!