42 Best Diners near Elmont

“Ilona Lynch Stop 20 Diner is the absolute Best diner! They have the best, fattest anf tastiest burgers, which we had last night. I have been getting great meals from there for years, but last night was the first time I have ordered a burger from there, along with 2 good friends, and the burgers blew us away, along with the fries, being cooked to perfection. We have never had such thick burgers before at any diner ever, and they were so tasty and cooked to perfection. The onion rings were also excellent. A special thank you to the night manager, Manny for your service which went above and beyond! My 2 dear friends who were with me last night when you brought us our burgers also love the Food at Stop 20, and we send much appreciation and respect for your treatment of us, and the high quality of our meals! Ilona Lynch“

“The food is pretty tasty, I got the lunch “special” and a coffee $15.70 total. Beef, rice, beans.

The server is heavy handed with the rice and light handed on the Beans and proteins.

I was surprised this was way more expensive than in Brooklyn, considering rent is cheaper here.“

“it was like im eating at my or a friend's grandma's house...loved it and it's diverse loved it ...“

“Good food not excellent service“

“French Toast was very good“

“Amazing food, best i ever tried 🙏🙏🙏🙏“

“Went in for breakfast. Our server was decent. Walked away as I was finishing telling him my order, which came out ICE COLD & WRONG!!!! I requested a ham, COOKED/SAUTÉED ONION & American cheese omelet, fries and RYE toast with crispy bacon. My omelet was well done, the onions RAW, fries were ice cold my bacon was not cooked and not there had to tell the runner, and my toast was marble. All this for OVER &50.00!!! The server came by, we were basically finished. Asked how everything was. How would he or the runner know our order. Neither one looked at the order. NEVER AGAIN!!!“

“Exceptional food and service with a classic diner atmosphere. Outstanding breakfast! 🥞“

“Ate the Chicken and Waffle Brunch! Yummy! The wait staff kept my coffee cup filled the entire time I was seated at my table. Wonderful diner!“

“I came here regularly when the original owner George was in charge. Charming guy who stopped what he was doing to yell Hello to everyone who walked in. The food was regular diner food that he elevated. Huge portions and decent price. He retired or left and people who worked for him took over. I rarely go now. Food is decent but prices went up and portions are smaller. The servers are good and personable. Place seems to always be busy since there are several schools and offices in the area. Still decent but you don't get as much value for your money and no charm and personality from George.“

“OMG if you are in the area, PLEASE give this place all your money! you will wait for a seat but baby it's well worth it!!!! you will leave with leftovers and will go back when in the area!!! it's Aahhhmazing! and it's family run and me and my girls went for a mommy daughter trip for a concert and it was a wonderful start to our second day!“

“Dined here several times, the food was always well cooked and filling, the service was friendly and attentive. The prices are also reasonable. Will be back!“

“Neptune Diner is the best. I usually go every Sunday to have a cheese burger. Specifically I usually get the Neptune Burger with the bacon and grilled onions. Their menu is extensive and there’s something for everyone. Our server Nico is very friendly and fast. The food comes out just minutes after we order, I love it. I would definitely recommend Neptune to anyone looking for a quick and delicious bite to eat!“

“I love everything about this place. They deliver to my house when I’m lazy on Sundays and I brought two of my kids there and they’re very picky and they love it. Also, the quality of the food you would think that the prices would be way more than they are. This place is a hidden gem. I don’t understand why it’s not packed all the time.“

“A cozy family run cafe with welcoming and friendly staff, their food is AMAZING and cooked with so much love! You CANNOT find any other spot that can beat their prices, that’s forsure!! Their breakfast is delicious - their French toast is a must have btw- and their burgers are great as well as the wraps, food is always served hot and quickly. As for delivery, they always exceed expectations because the food is always earlier than the suggested time and the drivers are very kind and friendly! Definitely recommend visiting, you won’t regret it!! They also have the best servers - Cleo and Aly are the absolute BEST ?“

“Been many many years ago. Food was excellent.“

“Great bagel platter for two!“

“Been going here for years. Everything is good and reasonably priced. The staff are awesome and the decor is like old school hometown and spotlessly clean. Love it“

“I love ❤ my Pete's Diner,Great tasting breakfast,I'm always ordering my home fries n bacon,Today I ate inside the restaurant with my best friend,the service was good,and of course the best waitress Veronica.it is nice and clean n great atmosphere.“

“Wonderful place to eat!!!“

“Excellent fare and service from extremely friendly staff , had a delicious first diner breakfast in America and it was a winner ! Thank you guys ! 😊“

“Been coming here since I was 6 years old and now 24 years later this place is still standing and the food is still amazing as it was when I was a kid love love this place“

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“Pauly and the staff are beyond amazing , the food and the staff and top notch .“

“Great diner! Classic setting, menu with all the faves, friendly staff, and yummy food. Had scramble with well done bacon, brown toast and hash browns - great portion, cooked well & delicious. Also had an iced coffee, tall glass, perfect amount of ice. This diner is a gem. Will be back for sure. Thanks for the amazing service!“

“Food is always hearty and ready. I call ahead and by the time I arrive 15 minutes later, my food is ready. Great service, everyone there is kind and patient. If you are ever in the mood for some tasty grits or hearty potatoes with eggs made to your liking and turkey bacon, then Carmine's is the place to get great food to a great price.“

“I went to brunch with my friends and was served by Vikki. Everyone on staff was very friendly. The was very good. I had french toast with challah bread, turkey sausage and eggs with cheddar cheese. They also served is samples of a strawberry juice which I found to be delicious.“

“We've been passing this place for over 20 years on our trip to New York and never had a chance to stop by... WE MISSED A LOT! We specifically decided on dining at the Omega Diner tonight and the good thing we did! We met there at 7 pm for a family dinner with our son who moved to New York. Kind of a half way between or PA home and his place in NY. The place wasn't very busy. We were sitted right away. The waiter was with us in less than a minute, and in another few minutes we were served our water, seltzer and hot tea. The waiter took our order, advising on what is good and what he would recommend. Great guy! Very friendly, very patient, very customer oriented. My wife got her cream of turkey soup in another few minutes. At that point I added the matzoh ball soup for myself. It was served right away. It looked so good that my son took it from me! I ordered another portion of it and asked to get me an additional bowl to split it. Well, in a few minutes it was served with extra bowl full of additiina steaming broth. This soup tasted very-very good. And the size of that matzoh ball!!! It was of the size of a baseball ⚾️ !!! Yes, and my wife's cream of turkey soup - delicious!!! We did not even want to eat anything else after that but... we already ordered our main meals... Well, everything was served fast and tasted great. My Omega club sandwich (recommended by the waiter) - delicious, Omega appetizers - perfect, deluxe cheeseburger - very nice, baked mix seafood for my wife - tasty and nicely presented, looking very appealing. Obviously, at least half of all this went home with us... We needed room for the sweets. Cappuccino, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate cheesecake - all was great, presentable and delicious! And all this for under $90 (plus tip of course) for the party of four! In today's world this is a pretty good deal! Especially, with such a great service, clean and nicely designed and maintained place and nice portions sizes! We will definitely come back to this place again. They have so many interesting and appealing items on their menu that we want to try...“

“Philip - You have the best chicken noodle soup! It really helped us get through the flu. In fact, all your food is the best. My family really loves your tuna melts & hot turkey dinners. You, your Dad and your staff are THE VERY BEST!!“

“I have there several times. The people and service are absolutely awesome. The interior had been beautifully redone while they were closed. You have to come and enjoy it yourself.“

“Well made food at affordable prices!
But the thing that will bring us back here is the kindness and community-feel.
George, our server, was spectacular, offering suggestions, managing refills, and making us feel cared for.

And Rosa, the owner, was there to smile and ask us about ourselves. She made this little diner feel like a place we could come to be a part of her family. She told us a story of a nice family who wanted to stay longer to watch a World Cup game, even with a toddler, and she loved that the felt comfortable enough to stay at her place.

We got the Western Omelette and the Chicken Sandwich, and both were cooked to perfection with tasty home potatoes and crisp fresh French fries. We’d get both again. Lots of food.

Hope to see you again sometime soon, Rosa and George (the next time we’re in town)!“

“amazing staff and amazing food keep doing amazing things for this community you guys have changed this town much love ❤️“

“Get one item: Sliced Steak & Eggs (2).

The menu is a laminated, double sided, single sheet.
About $23, most expensive thing on the menu. (As of August 2026)

Don't worry about anything else, it's a good skirt steak.

How I get my food:
Medium Rare, Sunny Side Up, Home Fries extra crispy, toast - their choice.

My wife and I both get the same thing.“

“Always great service with a nice welcome and appreciation for the business. Great breakfast and brunch menu. Fast service.“

“I am fairly new to the neighborhood, my husband and I decided to try out our new local diner (this was in July). We really enjoy this restaurant and so does our little one, this has become our go to diner. My daughter gets so excited every time we go, she starts kicking her feet and says hi and bye to the workers along with the other patrons. I normally order the same meal for myself and my daughter and it comes out the same every time! Delish! They are very accommodating every time I bring her, she’s 1 years old and already has her very first favorite restaurant. Thank you to the staff for always being kind and accommodating!“

“Simple Dinning for a quick Bite price is a little too steep for Basic Breakfast
Plus management take the waitress tips and put it in a jar which is weird 🤔 my harsh Brown was burn and 3 stripes of Bacon, this place can be much more better.“

“Staff is always very pleasant and the food is delicious“

“I definitely recommend this diner. The service is amazing, food is great and I love the cozy atmosphere. Owners are very sweet people and welcoming. If you’re looking for a quick bite that’s delicious and a reasonable price then you should stop here!“

“Good food....Good service“

“Walked over for a late breakfast while overnight near LA Guardia at the Fairfield inn. Pleasantly surprised (because of the mini mall it was in) with great food and service. We were wearing our green Mexico futbol jerseys and got applause from the staff when we arrived (Mexico was playing in the afternoon).“

“We normally dine at The Last Stop on Sunday mornings for a late breakfast. The custom omelets are superb and the service prompt and friendly. It has a home town, friendly atmosphere. What more can you ask?“

“I finally visited today and had the best cold brew I’ve ever tasted. I’ll definitely be back!“