Stopped for a bite to eat. This place is a gem. Great burgers and roasted turkey club was real turkey breast not that processed crap you get elsewhere. The potato salad and coleslaw is outstanding. I inquired about it being made in house and it is. Absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Hackett
1st time customer, I will definitely be back. I had the Reuben Sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carco
Great service and food. The wait staff is very attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Burger
Gernot Wagner
Classic diner, 3min from Hicksville train station, and yet everybody drives there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Skye Romero
Treated us as a diner should.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse H. (merple-serple)
Absolutely stunning diner, the decor was both nostalgic and classy, down to the individual jukeboxes at the tables. (Wonderful sight, incredibly awesome to be able to flip through the selection! They're incredibly well maintained, despite their age.)
As for food, we had ordered the super breakfast, and I personally had a two egg meal, over easy, with home fries and bacon. The yolk ran perfectly, and they took great care not to burn the edges, something that happens often when judging a food establishment for the first time. My date said his meal was amazing as well, and all we took home was toast. (A rarity for me, as I'm a light eater!)
The staff are warm and welcoming, and it's clear they care about their regulars. I instantly felt relaxed and excited to eat since reception, and the ambiance was soothing, hearing the regulars chat and laugh amongst themselves. The staff were also more than understanding about me wishing to finish a coffee I had picked up earlier, and I fully intend to return to try theirs as a thank you. You don't find that hospitality often!
All in all, this was a wonderful experience, both for a date, and I imagine for a family meal as well. My brunch was amazing today, thanks to Arlene, so if she serves your table, you're bound to leave full and happy. I'm dying to bring my parents here for a meal, so I'll let that excitement speak for itself. It's a one of a kind experience, one that I recommend everyone try at least once.
Vegetarian options: I'm not vegetarian myself, but the staff is warm and friendly, so they should be able to help you select a meal that suits your dietary needs!
Dietary restrictions: If you tell your server, I'm more than confident that they would do what they can to ensure you can enjoy your meal.
Parking: There was ample parking, as it circled the building, so you should be able to find a spot that suits your needs and whims.
Kid-friendliness: The kids section of the menu had classic cartoons and such, as well as decent options. I can imagine it'd be a great place for a family dinner or breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs over Easy, 2 over Easy Eggs Home Fries Toast
Lucas Roum
Amazing service. The food was great. Very clean. That one busboy named Lucas is my favorite.
Parking: There are 2 parking lots avaliable with many spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffles with Bacon and Eggs, Chicken Gyro, Eggs over Easy, What It Was Spinach Omelet with Onion & Garlic & Feta Cheese Omelette, Beacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich with Fries, Greek Salad, Sandwich, Club Sandwich, Turkey Bacon, Belgian Waffle with Bacon & Eggs, Salad, 2 over Easy Eggs Home Fries Toast, 2 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Home Fries, Waffle with Fresh Strawberries and Omelette, Greek Lasagne, Sweet Potato Fries, Eggs Benedict, Greek Salad with Grill Chicken, Pancakes and Sausage, Burger
AFP
Classic old school diner. Always enjoy the stack of pancakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs over Easy, Pancakes and Sausage
Jason Mandella
Food was top notch! Service and atmosphere so warm and perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gina R
I've been going to the Empire Diner in Hicksville for over 40 years.. a friend of mine used to drive all the way from Valley Stream in the mid-80s just to get their egg cream. Happy that they now are open till 8:00 p.m. for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. And so grateful that the pandemic did not close this place like many others.. good food and service and they treat you like family. I love the burgers and Greek salads with grilled chicken..
It’s never a good sign when a restaurant is empty. When i went there was one table seated. No one came in during the time i was there. My table was sticky. The food was ok. Kinda bland and over all a bit expensive for what it was. The staff were polite but the atmosphere def had a vibe that was off. No go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
James Schmitt
Timeless place. Very helpful staff
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to door from hcp pkg space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Club Sandwich
Ezra Baik
The food is good. All servers are very friendly and professional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phillip Taylor
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Odette Pilgrim
?amazing pancakes ?and my favorite turkey burgers ?
Stopped for a bite to eat. This place is a gem. Great burgers and roasted turkey club was real turkey breast not that processed crap you get elsewhere. The potato salad and coleslaw is outstanding. I inquired about it being made in house and it is. Absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time customer, I will definitely be back. I had the Reuben Sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and food. The wait staff is very attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Burger
Classic diner, 3min from Hicksville train station, and yet everybody drives there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Treated us as a diner should.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely stunning diner, the decor was both nostalgic and classy, down to the individual jukeboxes at the tables. (Wonderful sight, incredibly awesome to be able to flip through the selection! They're incredibly well maintained, despite their age.)
As for food, we had ordered the super breakfast, and I personally had a two egg meal, over easy, with home fries and bacon. The yolk ran perfectly, and they took great care not to burn the edges, something that happens often when judging a food establishment for the first time. My date said his meal was amazing as well, and all we took home was toast. (A rarity for me, as I'm a light eater!)
The staff are warm and welcoming, and it's clear they care about their regulars. I instantly felt relaxed and excited to eat since reception, and the ambiance was soothing, hearing the regulars chat and laugh amongst themselves. The staff were also more than understanding about me wishing to finish a coffee I had picked up earlier, and I fully intend to return to try theirs as a thank you. You don't find that hospitality often!
All in all, this was a wonderful experience, both for a date, and I imagine for a family meal as well. My brunch was amazing today, thanks to Arlene, so if she serves your table, you're bound to leave full and happy. I'm dying to bring my parents here for a meal, so I'll let that excitement speak for itself. It's a one of a kind experience, one that I recommend everyone try at least once.
Vegetarian options: I'm not vegetarian myself, but the staff is warm and friendly, so they should be able to help you select a meal that suits your dietary needs!
Dietary restrictions: If you tell your server, I'm more than confident that they would do what they can to ensure you can enjoy your meal.
Parking: There was ample parking, as it circled the building, so you should be able to find a spot that suits your needs and whims.
Kid-friendliness: The kids section of the menu had classic cartoons and such, as well as decent options. I can imagine it'd be a great place for a family dinner or breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs over Easy, 2 over Easy Eggs Home Fries Toast
Amazing service. The food was great. Very clean. That one busboy named Lucas is my favorite.
Parking: There are 2 parking lots avaliable with many spots
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffles with Bacon and Eggs, Chicken Gyro, Eggs over Easy, What It Was Spinach Omelet with Onion & Garlic & Feta Cheese Omelette, Beacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich with Fries, Greek Salad, Sandwich, Club Sandwich, Turkey Bacon, Belgian Waffle with Bacon & Eggs, Salad, 2 over Easy Eggs Home Fries Toast, 2 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Home Fries, Waffle with Fresh Strawberries and Omelette, Greek Lasagne, Sweet Potato Fries, Eggs Benedict, Greek Salad with Grill Chicken, Pancakes and Sausage, Burger
Classic old school diner. Always enjoy the stack of pancakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs over Easy, Pancakes and Sausage
Food was top notch! Service and atmosphere so warm and perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going to the Empire Diner in Hicksville for over 40 years.. a friend of mine used to drive all the way from Valley Stream in the mid-80s just to get their egg cream. Happy that they now are open till 8:00 p.m. for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. And so grateful that the pandemic did not close this place like many others.. good food and service and they treat you like family. I love the burgers and Greek salads with grilled chicken..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Burger
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It’s never a good sign when a restaurant is empty. When i went there was one table seated. No one came in during the time i was there. My table was sticky. The food was ok. Kinda bland and over all a bit expensive for what it was. The staff were polite but the atmosphere def had a vibe that was off. No go back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Timeless place. Very helpful staff
Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to door from hcp pkg space
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Club Sandwich
The food is good.
All servers are very friendly and professional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
?amazing pancakes ?and my favorite turkey burgers ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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