I grew up going to this diner. I think the food is overpriced and the quality is hit or miss.
adrian morales
Lovely staff but the food is just ok
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Turk February
I’ve been here for several large gatherings. They have a great banquet room. Staff is always very accommodating and they serve my breakfast in the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T. Valdez
Hi, When I used to come here in the early 2000's it used to be the spot to go to especially after having a few drinks out. If I am not mistaken it's new ownership. This place sucks. I ordered the Fried fish sandwich, which was not a sandwich but a fried, dried out with no taste, piece of fish on a cheap dollar store hot dog roll. The menu said fish sandwich not fish on a roll. I asked for onion rings the waiter brought out fries. As a waitress especially if you count on tips you should make it your job to remember the order that way if there is no expeditor you can expedite and correct order before bringing out. The onion rings were ok, however my seltzer water with lemon was flat. The girl never came back to offer a refill and I had to ask another waiter to provide a refill. Shocking for a Saturday the place was empty and the vibe felt dull. Not the same place it used to be, my best friend's chicken wings were not fried correctly. The manager was nice he offered a discounted pay out which was nice. I was not going to give the waiter a tip, but, because I know how important it is, and me giving her the benefit of a doubt she is new, I decided to tip $8 anyway. Will never eat hear again. Better off going to Don & Paul's in Waterford where they remember your name, your favorite drink, and it's always crowded. Do better!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rich Keyes
Good food that was done correctly with reasonable prices. Service was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Moody
The Gateway Diner is amazing the atmosphere is very welcoming. All the staff are kind professional efficient but most of all very caring.. I felt like I was visiting family it is spot where you can slow your,being in the moment and just be You can enjoy your meals and conversations without rush or overwhelmed by loud music,conversations from other tables. Whether are a family with small children or in your golden years.it is a comfortable save place to diner and enjoy good food and lively deserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandy LaBelle
Diner food. Clean. Certainly generous portions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Patrick Whalen
Food was very good, and portions were nice too. It was really busy, but the wait still wasn't too bad. I also really like the cool retro architecture.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
HV
Welcome to the door by the waitress. Very friendly service.. excellent food. Excellent service. For 2 people about $20.00 each Meal what you decide to pick. My waitress name is Gianna. Very polite and helpful. Very attentive.
This is a great diner that we visit quite often. Lately the service has been an issue, but this has just started over the past few months. Orders have been wrong on multiple visits or on several visits our waitress has forgotten about us. They made it right, but it's happened enough to where we are starting to look for another diner. We never experienced these problems before. They have a great menu and the food is pretty good and reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Simply Zakkai
Gateway Diner: a taste of pure joy. From the second we stepped inside, the vibrant energy of The Gateway Diner hit us like a wave. The buzz of families, the inviting aesthetic, and a lightning-fast greeting made it clear we were in for a special experience. Our waiter, Jordan, then took things to another level. With incredible positivity and infectious humor, Jordan transformed a lackluster morning into a truly amazing afternoon. This wasn't just a meal; it was an event, and the first impression was spot on. Our culinary journey began with the sensational Loaded Nachos and Jordan's perfect suggestion: the Loaded Fries. Both dishes were a masterpiece of flavor, piled high with perfectly seasoned beef, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions, and a zing of pickled jalapeños. The crunch and flavor were absolutely immaculate. Next came the main event. The classic BLT was anything but typical—a true bang for your buck in both size and flavor. As for my Gateway Panini, it was a flavor explosion. Loaded with turkey, corned beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado ranch, and tangy coleslaw, every bite was a testament to fresh, perfectly prepared ingredients. Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, Jordan's final suggestion arrived: a slice of the house-made Oreo Cheesecake. This dessert wasn't just a treat; it was a revelation. It melted in my mouth, each bite a perfect balance of savory and sweet. I devoured it as if it were my last meal, every bite telling a story of pure indulgence. I absolutely recommend a visit to The Gateway Diner. This culinary gem, located at 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, has been an Albany staple since 1971. It blew me away, and I hope you have the same unforgettable experience. Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall: 5🌟's! Thank you for reading! “Where every bite tells the story.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorenzo Guzman
Basic diner. My food was fine, but my friend had problems. The coffee creams were expired, coffee is weak.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
John Caplis
Good food and nice staff. I always enjoy going there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Charlotte Stringfellow
My sister and I came in for lunch- the sold us the special on homemade empandas- Tonya as a manager is absolutely wonderful, Christina was not our server but she made us feel very welcoming. We shall return for sure.
I grew up going to this diner. I think the food is overpriced and the quality is hit or miss.
Lovely staff but the food is just ok
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I’ve been here for several large gatherings. They have a great banquet room. Staff is always very accommodating and they serve my breakfast in the region.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hi, When I used to come here in the early 2000's it used to be the spot to go to especially after having a few drinks out. If I am not mistaken it's new ownership. This place sucks. I ordered the Fried fish sandwich, which was not a sandwich but a fried, dried out with no taste, piece of fish on a cheap dollar store hot dog roll. The menu said fish sandwich not fish on a roll. I asked for onion rings the waiter brought out fries. As a waitress especially if you count on tips you should make it your job to remember the order that way if there is no expeditor you can expedite and correct order before bringing out. The onion rings were ok, however my seltzer water with lemon was flat. The girl never came back to offer a refill and I had to ask another waiter to provide a refill. Shocking for a Saturday the place was empty and the vibe felt dull. Not the same place it used to be, my best friend's chicken wings were not fried correctly. The manager was nice he offered a discounted pay out which was nice. I was not going to give the waiter a tip, but, because I know how important it is, and me giving her the benefit of a doubt she is new, I decided to tip $8 anyway. Will never eat hear again. Better off going to Don & Paul's in Waterford where they remember your name, your favorite drink, and it's always crowded. Do better!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Good food that was done correctly with reasonable prices. Service was great as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Gateway Diner is amazing the atmosphere is very welcoming. All the staff are kind professional efficient but most of all very caring.. I felt like I was visiting family it is spot where you can slow your,being in the moment and just be
You can enjoy your meals and conversations without rush or overwhelmed by loud music,conversations from other tables.
Whether are a family with small children or in your golden years.it is a comfortable save place to diner and enjoy good food and lively deserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diner food. Clean. Certainly generous portions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was very good, and portions were nice too. It was really busy, but the wait still wasn't too bad. I also really like the cool retro architecture.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Welcome to the door by the waitress. Very friendly service.. excellent food. Excellent service. For 2 people about $20.00 each Meal what you decide to pick. My waitress name is Gianna. Very polite and helpful. Very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cornbeef Ruben is very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a great diner that we visit quite often. Lately the service has been an issue, but this has just started over the past few months. Orders have been wrong on multiple visits or on several visits our waitress has forgotten about us. They made it right, but it's happened enough to where we are starting to look for another diner. We never experienced these problems before. They have a great menu and the food is pretty good and reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Gateway Diner: a taste of pure joy.
From the second we stepped inside, the vibrant energy of The Gateway Diner hit us like a wave. The buzz of families, the inviting aesthetic, and a lightning-fast greeting made it clear we were in for a special experience. Our waiter, Jordan, then took things to another level. With incredible positivity and infectious humor, Jordan transformed a lackluster morning into a truly amazing afternoon. This wasn't just a meal; it was an event, and the first impression was spot on.
Our culinary journey began with the sensational Loaded Nachos and Jordan's perfect suggestion: the Loaded Fries. Both dishes were a masterpiece of flavor, piled high with perfectly seasoned beef, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions, and a zing of pickled jalapeños. The crunch and flavor were absolutely immaculate.
Next came the main event. The classic BLT was anything but typical—a true bang for your buck in both size and flavor. As for my Gateway Panini, it was a flavor explosion. Loaded with turkey, corned beef, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado ranch, and tangy coleslaw, every bite was a testament to fresh, perfectly prepared ingredients.
Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, Jordan's final suggestion arrived: a slice of the house-made Oreo Cheesecake. This dessert wasn't just a treat; it was a revelation. It melted in my mouth, each bite a perfect balance of savory and sweet. I devoured it as if it were my last meal, every bite telling a story of pure indulgence.
I absolutely recommend a visit to The Gateway Diner. This culinary gem, located at 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, has been an Albany staple since 1971. It blew me away, and I hope you have the same unforgettable experience.
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall: 5🌟's!
Thank you for reading! “Where every bite tells the story.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Basic diner. My food was fine, but my friend had problems. The coffee creams were expired, coffee is weak.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good food and nice staff. I always enjoy going there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My sister and I came in for lunch- the sold us the special on homemade empandas- Tonya as a manager is absolutely wonderful, Christina was not our server but she made us feel very welcoming.
We shall return for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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