50 Best Diners near Whitestone

“Peggy knows how to pick great places to eat!“

“Court Square Diner: A Slice of NYC Life Court Square Diner is like stepping into a scene straight out of Sex and the City.Whether you're grabbing a late-night coffee or indulging in a slice of cake that you can’t quite finish because you’re watching your waistline, the vibe is quintessentially New York. The atmosphere is perfect for those late-night gossip sessions with friends, where you can catch up on life and soak in the city’s energy. The breakfast portions here are massive, ideal for those with a big appetite. It's the perfect spot to unwind and feel like a true New Yorker. If you’re looking for that classic NYC diner experience, Court Square Diner is where you need to be.“

“Dishes packed with flavor and texture. My favorite was the Zorba, everything is high quality and balance of flavors. We got the blueberry pancake and it was fluffy and heavenly.

The ambiance of the place is perfect, with every detail thought through and music perfect to have as background noise. Loved it!“

“The food and service here are amazing. I can confidently say that I’ve never had a bad experience coming here. The food is great, the drinks are great, and everything is reasonably priced.

I highly recommend the huevos con chorizo if you come to brunch here. Shout out to the waitress and bartender that were serving me & my wife during the Norway vs England game. They were very attentive and friendly while we were watching the games (didn’t catch their names unfortunately).“

“Good food & service, very clean, and parking.“

“Today June 24th I had lunch here with a friend. It was my first time. Passed this cafe but never tried it. Well the food was delicious, prices reasonable and the waitress Eloise was delightful! I had vegetable quesadella. My friend had an egg white vegetable omelet with hash browns. The portions are generous! Our waitress Eloise made the dining experience here pleasurable. Would definitely go back!“

“Vegan and GF options with tons of flavor. I’m not even vegan but highly encourage people to give their options a try. They help me easily choose something good for my health and the animals while still getting full and satisfied. Love having them here“

“Miriam was excellent. Super attentive and hospitable.“

“Good food not excellent service“

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

“The burgers are great, breakfast is good as well“

“muy buena la comida a muy buen presio.“

“Carlos was the best server ever!!“

“The Best Diner Family Run! People are so lovely! Food is Great! Very Clean!“

“We started with the blueberry pancakes for something sweet. Growing up on Long Island, pancakes were a priority for a diner. Here, their pancakes are very similar to what I grew up eating. They are very fluffy and the rendered blueberries in the pancake batter give a very nice sweet/acidic contrast. They were perfect.

The chorizo burrito was very creamy and every bite was enjoyable, thats the description I will use. The home fries were very well seasoned using an even amount of peppers/onions with the potatoes.

The chorizo benedict was great. The hollandaise sauce was different in the sense that it didnt taste like a traditional benedict sauce. Traditionally the yolk and the vinegar are the stars of the sauce. This sauce had a different taste that made those two ingredients not that star. The saltiness of the chorizo on top was fantastic, mixing with the creaminess of fresh avocados and perfectly poached eggs. The muffin was also perfectly toasted.

Overall, an amazing local restaurant and I will be coming back for sure!“

“Hit the spot. I had the “Mexican” Omelette with added ham. Along with what looks to be actual home fries made from actual non processed potatoes.. not the chopped up store bought kind.. Either I was exhausted from walking all day and it being 2 AM, or this food was just that good! Never the less, I will definitely be eating there again!“

“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.“

“I come from Pennsylvania to visit and this is my favorite place to eat all the time super good and very good coffee.“

“It’s such a yummy spot on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village!

The service is always good. The staff are always friendly. I have never had a bad meal here - after many many times at the Metropolitan Diner.

The only negatives are the difficulty parking (welcome to Middle Village) and the sometimes long wait (but, that’s what you get when the food is superior)!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Delicious breakfast old style atmosphere“

“Hospitable staff. Great Cheeseburger Deluxe. Fries weren't greasy. Lettuce and tomato was fresh. Coffee was good. Bathroom was clean.“

“What a gem of a diner. Never disappoints! The food is always good, prompt friendly service and very clean. The BEST stuffed mushrooms I ever had, and I love their choices for breakfast. Prices are very very good.“

“So far pretty good food. I'm mean diners are waning as it is but this one is holding strong. A plus they have a little lot right next to it for parking for pickup if no one blocks them.

Update: 9/3/26
My favorite diner within a 5 mile radius for sure! They are overall good but of course they have their days when it doesn't hit the craving but overall I'm satisfied with this diner.“

“We had such a wonderful experience at Pelham Diner, and a big part of that was thanks to Luis. We were celebrating a special occasion, and he went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. His kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality made our celebration even more memorable.
The food was absolutely delicious, and the excellent service made the entire experience outstanding.

Thank you, Luis, for helping make our celebration so special. We will definitely be returning and look forward to seeing you again!“

“Good coffee ☕️ lots of options“

“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.“

“Excellent food...excellent people“

“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!“

“Ever since I was little, I would go to this restaurant so many times. I have so many fond memories. Even eating it today, it brings back memories of when my mom would take me and my siblings to eat there for dinner. At the time, they would close much later than they do now. Thankfully, I'm already walking home by 2 pm, and since I live close by, the delivery was nice and fast. The food is always delicious, generously well priced, and the customer service is always really nice. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger that came with fries, along with an extra side of onion rings. That came up to $20 on the dot, and with the portions they serve, I was more than happy with that price. I have, and I will continue to go to this amazing restaurant. I highly recommend it if you're in the area.“

“The Atlantis Diner located in Babylon is a commendable option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Diner maintains a clean and reasonably spacious environment. The staff members are amiable, and the food quality is satisfactory. We enjoyed breakfast for dinner, and it was delightful.“

“The food is always delish at Good Eats their portions are huge and I a brunch special today Breakfast in bed it was amazing took half of it home!!!!“

“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 ?“

“The staff were warm and welcoming, and I really loved the atmosphere. It felt genuine, cozy, and full of local charm. I truly enjoyed my breakfast here.

The Mexican omelet and hash browns tasted fresh, natural, and comforting, with simple, honest flavors.

A special thank-you to the staff for their kindness and trust. I sincerely apologize again for my mistake and truly appreciate your understanding.

Love and peace! ❤✌“

“Oh MY Goodness what an amazing place THE BEST!!! Pennie Vodka I’ve ever had wow!!!“

“Love coming here because its close to where I live. We are regulars here and are always treated nicely. Anytime there is a problem with our food they fix it right away. We always go towards the end of the night so there is never a wait for us.“

“We visited on a Sunday morning, and although the restaurant was quite busy, we were seated promptly and our orders were taken without delay. I ordered the French toast with eggs, and the meal was excellent. The prices were very reasonable, and the quality of the food exceeded expectations. I will definitely be returning, and this restaurant will become a regular spot for me.“

“Great food. Nice staff. Great family environment.“

“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 all their food here. Ive been eating here for 14 years and not once had i had a complaint. I love my home fries burnt cause it makes it crispy. Checking below on the comment and saw someone wrote something bad about the cook. You must not know nothing about food. I on the other hand gurantee Oasis food is real good. I love the french toast, the Cheeseburger with Crispy onion rings and they steak sandwich wich sautéed onions is bomb. They also serve great mangu for all my latinos that like it. They also have great chicken noodle soup that cant be bought anywhere else. If you are ever around tiffany and east bay make sure to stop at Oasis Coffee Shop. Just down the block is a nice park where you can take your food and watch the manhattan skyline from across the water. Oasis also delivers if you need food at the park. Free delivery! Also try their home made lemonade!!! Idk what else to shout out cause all they food is good. They also make chicken tacos and amazing qusadillas. Authentic mexican cusine and the right touch to make tatse ? thank you Oasis for catering to all of us at the point.“

“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.“

“I only order breakfast since I discovered this Cafe in 2019. If I have to come to the bronx, I have to come here because their breakfast will fill me up to the point I can skip lunch??French toast breakfast, with tostones, queso frito, scrambled eggs & homes fries is my go to. Still not tired of it?If only can open at 6am, besides that I recommend this to everyone“

“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“

“Fast Service and seating even when the parking lot is full..(the sit and wait method will grab you a space fastest) the staff is always friendly. The Crab Cake Benedict is one of the best we've ever had and it's a hard dish to get right to the point it's the only place we have it now...the Crab is real Crab and a plentiful portion, the Apple French Toast is another favorite. We've eaten here many times and was always pleased with the portions and quality..They have good deserts too and also serve liquor (drinks). The Restaurant is Newer / Modern and the bathrooms are always clean. Definitely a place you'd enjoy eating at!“

“I recently found Dennis Place, and it's a dynamic place to have breakfast and lunch! I enjoyed having breakfast there as well as lunch and very affordable

I will say, to get there as early as you can because they can get very busy!“

“😋😋😋 buena atención servicio excelente“

“The food selection is amazing. Ingredients are supurb. I am so glad they are now open 3 days. Service is super attentive. Candidly, they achieve the perfect balance between friendly and professional. And friendlyManagement (professor Luna) is always paying attention to everything. The best BYOB for free that I know. The take home desert bar cannot be missed. I bought 20 raspberry crumble bars, cut them in half and froze them. So I enjoyed the dining lab experience for weeks! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?“

“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!“