29 Best Diners near Lawrence

“A teen "jogger" waitress, gave me an attitude. I ordered some soup for take out. This waitress was angry and hostile. The soup was cold, and there were no crackers! The waitress needs some anger managment! Every time I go there, their service is dreadful. This will be the last time! Phooey!“

“I went here for breakfast while on business, and it was so good I stopped in again for breakfast the following day! The staff are friendly and always keep your coffee full to the brim with a smile on their face. Would 100% recommend for anybody visiting this area. Parking can be a bit of a challenge since they’re always packed but it’s worth the wait.“

“My old haunt tried and true! Food is decent and service is exceptional. Sometimes I ask for specific deviations from the menu and they are always accommodating which I appreciate! Last visit chef lost a couple of points for serving sending out a pasta dish that had obviously not been strained before plating so my a La vodka sauce was pretty watery. I had to add Parmesan and sour cream to thicken it. PS the desserts are delicious!“

“Always satisfied at this diner. Irish breakfast is a large serving, good for 2 people really- has black and white pudding, beans, ham with cooked tomatoes. Breakfast specials come with a small glass of juice, good prices. Mykonos omelette had chunks of feta with tomatoes. 2 eggs with meat is perfect serving size. The place is clean, clean restrooms. Food came out quickly. Service, during our most recent visit, is friendler than the last one. Meter parking in the area charges $0.25 for 1/2 hr.“

“Just went for the first time in December, but I've been there 3 times since. Easily my new favorite diner the food is really good and the service is great as well. According to my 6 year old son, it's a 5 star restaurant because he loves the bacon! I do agree, though it's a very nice little diner. Excellent burgers and French toast, fresh black and white cookies for dessert and great milkshakes!“

“My wife and I, wanted to experience a different place to eat from. After searching Google search, she decided to go to this diner after reading their reviews.This was our first time visiting "The Classic Diner." When we arrived to the location there was a small parking lot. I looked at my wife like," Where the h--- you bought me to! She payed no attention to my expression. She went to the back of the car and pulled out my wheelchair, then we proceeded to the Diner. We was greeted by the owner who directed us to our table. That's where all the fun began. Our waiter who goes by the name Tino, was very professional wrapped in a sense of humor made our dining experience that much enjoyable. As we sat and talked, our meals came, it was more than we expected. Half fry chicken, cooked to perfection alongside large French toast, coffee and juice. Couldn't eat all the chicken, so we got a to-go plate. We really enjoyed ourselves.Thanks to The Classic Diner.We will be back!“

“Homey diner spot in the neighborhood and it’s a real gem. Kinda hard to notice from the store front but inside is a bustling and welcoming family-owned diner. The staff is friendly, attentive, and quick to serve. Their coffee is delicious and I have yet to find a dish that I wasn’t satisfied with. Tried the corned hash with eggs and it was yum :) The chicken salad triple decker sandwich was also delicious. The food is always made fresh and super filling! Will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu! Thanks for the great service!“

“Excellent service however to the owners please put a lock on the ladies bathroom as it is only meant for one lady to use at a time. The bathroom stall has a big opening where if anyone enters into the bathroom you are exposed. Your every private part and what you are wiping is exposed. Unacceptable. Do something about this. The woman who work there why haven’t you complained! I see you use it also?“

“Still good- but a much different experience during peak times. A bit of a chaotic rush inside and a long wait to be seated, but this is expected at 10 am on a Sunday...and a pretty good sign of how the food is. We have eaten here on a Saturday at 9am and the atmosphere was more relaxed and we received more attention. The food is pretty impressive either way. Good quality ingredients are prepared with care here. Don't start with me on how good the challah French toast was. And the home fries met every expectation I ever had for potatoes!We are quickly becoming regulars...during non-peak times, that is!“

“One of the most traditional diners (located in Queens) in all of NYC.Clean, welcoming environment. There is both a Diner and Restaurant area. You eat well, at honest prices. Attractive decor. They have filmed several movie scenes inside over the years.A must go for anyone staying in the area.“

“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!“

“Had a nice breakfast recently at Mineola Diner.A very cozy diner with friendly staff, inviting service, and a bit of old-time Diner feel.I must mention something important, at least to me, the cost of meals at Mineola Diner are more efficient than other area diners. With the cost of even Diner meals going up, this establishment can offer the same fare as other places but for less. I hope this doesn't change.Parking can be tricky, and there may be a wait. But patrons get turned over fast enough.“

“The food is Amazing!! The grits are always made to perfection. I always order a veggie omelette and grits from Uber eats and is always good every time. I just had to leave a review . Would post a picture but I couldn't wait lol . Y'all just have to try for yourselves;)“

“Had a overnight layover and searched Google for best breakfast near me next morning. Not far from JFK. Busy spot (food is great) service is great and fast. Clean place. I dined in. Simple neighborhood type 4 or 6 indoor long table layout for eating. The food was great. Eggs, bacon, pancakes with a coffee. I would definitely eat there again. I highly recommend it.“

“I highly recommend!! Great food!! I was there for breakfast, I can't wait to try lunch! It was clean, and neat (very important to me!!), great service, and friendly staff...also a must! One thing that stood out, is the "Fallen Soldier Table", a table set to honor our fallen soldiers. Since my son and husband are Veterans, this table has special meaning.“

“Ralph's is a staple of the community! Breakfast lunch and dinner every meal is delicious and the portions make sense for the price. If you want a home-cooked meal that you didn't have to make like a REAL home-cooked holiday grade meal take your butt to Ralph's “

“It seems that I have repeatedly been prompted to review Majestic Diner, of which there are seemingly two on Long Island. That said, I must start out with a slogan with 5 words. "LAWN GILAND" DINER FEATURING ABBONDANZA There is a silver lining in some clouds and this was the silver lining on an overnight stay in this area using points for lodging. When you leave one of the 2 NYC airports in Queens and board the LIRR to stay this far out, the hassle and work involved might outweigh the savings. (I learned that the Northern New Jersey lodging options make more sense, since you can use NJ Transit at very reasonable prices and it will put you right into Port Authority in Manhattan.) At any rate, I looked at my phone for diner food and Majestic Diner came up. With its metallic exterior and photos of bodacious and abundant food, I was interested. It was about a mile to get there, which I did on foot, complete with an umbrella, and it's on a major boulevard that has all the malls and big box shopping. Once inside, it's decked out as an old school diner, and perhaps even nicer than most adhering to this theme. There are many booths and, because of the big windows and good lighting, it's bright inside, which is what I prefer. I asked for a booth adjacent to a window so I could savor "Lawn Giland" street life. I saw the portions going to customers after sitting down ... and after seeing the menu board specials. These are not $15 packaged deals, given that this is a more expensive area and, well, not Buffalo. However, it's a good value and, coming in at mid-afternoon, the meal served as lunch and dinner. The meal consisted of chicken breasts in a tasty sauce atop a bed of pasta, a salad, cole slaw with a pickle spear, bread, a large slice of chocolate cheesecake, and refillable coffee. Everything on that list fetches at least 4 stars. Also, the ingredients were very fresh and I especially noticed this with the salad. I would have liked to have given the chocolate cheesecake 5 stars, but that is reserved for the now gone Concord Diner in Valley Stream, also on Long Island, where the chocolate was drizzled in to look marbled and which I ate during a lot of rumbling, which, as a Californian, made me think of an earthquake when it was just the LIRR going by. That was the best cheesecake I've eaten to date. The service at Majestic Diner was friendly and attentive. Could it be that taking photos tends to ratchet up the level of service? I ponder this every now and then. The patrons were also friendly. As I took photos, these two ladies from Brooklyn, but native to Poland, began conversing with me from their adjacent table, which was also pleasant. This also makes me ponder if I have a sign saying "foreigners, talk to me," since my friends observe this dynamic and state that it rarely happens to them! Continuing with the armchair sociology, many people have a knee jerk reaction to dislike and distrust anything related to the tri-state New York area. What I notice is that people in this area have routinely been more animated and more friendly to me than anyone in, say, Chicagoland or other Midwestern metropolitan areas has ever been and which is the inverse of the stereotypes. With the food being abundant, I was glad that I walked a mile to and from Majestic Diner. Not only that, I got to size up Long Island better and, for the most part, was amazed that many of the major streets are as large, or larger, than those in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley. It's time to wrap this up. So, here is what we have: 1) tasty food, 2) plenty of it, 3) wait staff that is amicable, 4) potential value - depending on what and how you order, and 5) an elaborate and nicely put together old school diner that I found appealing both inside and out. Go in with an empty stomach!“

“I ordered something pretty basic on the menu which was the "Cheeseburger Deluxe" medium temperature, and you know something it was absofreakinlutly delicious cooked to perfection Char-Broil flavor the lettuce and tomato and the onion ring and the pickle all fresh... The coleslaw was extremely disappointing very bland they use white cabbage which had no flavor whatsoever...I make coleslaw for a living and I use green cabbage always... I will go there again and again to go get a wonderful meal..?“

“Nice place that looks like an ice cream soda place. Good food. Friendly service. Nice to go here for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Closes at 2pm.Vegetarian options: All the breakfast food- eggs, pancakes, waffles, omelets, bagels, fruitParking: Parking in front - Quarter timed parking meters on Hempstead Avenue in front or park on the street Acorn Road by houses. There are some meters and some free residential parking in front of houses.Free Parking Lot across the street down by the movie theater.Kid-friendliness: The place is colorful. It has ice cream soda chairs inside and tables are outside. Nicely decorated. They have ice cream here and they sell candy there by their mini gift shop area. ?“

“I've come here for a while. Love the French fries. I notice a lot of people comming from the beach waiting for their bus or train orderering a a couple of orders of French fries. Only negative is the prices a few years ago were awsome now expensive. Me and friend recently ordered cheese burgers and ordered one order of French fries. Bill was over 40 dollars so much of that old time diner.“

“I dropped off a dozen roses for my friend and made me laugh. The things she said made me laugh and other things too I got the best breakfast special when they saw me with my arm bandage from the lab across the street for the regular blood work for diabetes“

“Went here for brunch and I got the egg plate with perfectly cooked, poached eggs. I also ordered ham and was disappointed that it was sliced lunch meat however it was good. Then they offer breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions or fries so I got fries. My friend got the veggie omelet and it looked amazing. Had zucchini and squash, mushrooms, onions and peppers and it was done just right. The price was fair for New York. Coffee was good.“

“Must say the food is great ?. Will go back with my family again. If you don't want it to be too pricey, don't select from the brunch menu. Do selective items. Service it quick enough. Keep in mind it's not a big place, for example if you have a family size from 7 to 8. You can also call before you go, and you can probably make arrangements. The choices are not below. The banana Parkes with eggs, wafflesand fry chicken, French toast with eggs, sausage bacon and ham.“

“Place was empty. The lady and the manager was too nice. I felt like I have always been coming to this spot for years. I can't speak for rhe other reviews but I am very pleased at the service and the food. Need a little seasoning but ok for a quick bite.“

“I love this place. Food is great. Service is always amazing and super friendly. However it's very pricey in comparison to other diners in the area. About 30% more. Although expensive I still leave a great tip because of the service and yummy food.“

“Great place for a weekend breakfast. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is a lot of the booth seating are kind of tight. But, the service, food and choices are great. Our new favorite when heading to the mall, as it's walking distance. Give them a try.“

“Est. 1988Layout/atmosphere*Greek-owned; chrome exterior; cashier/bar by entrance; counter straight back; booths with music (CD) players; couple of TVs; parking lot in backService*QuickFood/drink*Spinach & Feta Omelette (home fries, toast) - good*French toast (challah, two pieces) - good“

“So if you want a throwback diner in the area, this is the spot. This is a large establishment and as usual for a NY old school diner, the menu is a book. Don't expect Michelin star meals but the service was exceptional. The atmosphere is lively and the facilities are clean. The omelettes were under seasoned, as expected, and a bit flat, but the portions are large, the stalls are clean and you can talk and hang out with your company as befitting the old school diners of yore. Not a bad place to get some food, but nothing to travel out of your way for.Dietary restrictions: The staff are accommodating and you have options that you can choose from, but don't expect a large selectionParking: They have a lot that has a lot of parking but being in a high traffic area, it can get diceyKid-friendliness: There are high chairs and seating availableWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp by the main entrance for accessibility“

“This was a very busy dinner. I menu was overwhelming. I went with my friend and her 3 boys. It was me and my two children. They had a children’s menu but it was very very limited. They didn’t have any breakfast items so we had to order from the regular menu, we had the kids share the food since the plates were big. I ordered an omelet with broccoli, spinach, cheese and bacon. It was good. Came with home fries and toast. My friend ordered a wrap. She ate most of it. We felt forgotten about as the waiter didn't come over much. We had to hunt him down for the bill, napkins and water.“