Diners are an American staple for a casual dinning atmosphere serving American cuisine. To me,…read morediners are nostalgic, retro-style features of chrome stools bolted to the floor, booth tables, the hustle of staff, bus boys handling bus tubs for table clean-up and laminated large spiral book menus. Diners remind me of Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" 1942 painting which encapsulate the atmospheric setting of an urban diner at night. I enter as usual, as a party of one, and the Maître d' ushered me to sit at a booth. I waited and waited to be service again. The male waiter at first took my order and subsequently later provided water. I needed cold water on a hot summer day for a cool down. This restaurant has its Independence Day holiday decorations lingering which is very simple and minimal. The menu has a Victorian horse carriage image with the driver dressed in black jacket suit coat tail and black top hat. This business name Esquire is relatable with attorneys. I have always worked with attorneys (past and present) and find them intelligent with perspective. The Original Worlds Fair $18.85 Saturday brunch for Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries with whipped cream was delicious. It was fresh, fluffy and delicious at $18.85 + NYC tax = totaling $20.50. I hoped for strawberry syrup the same embedded on ice cream as topping. I am always enamored with strawberries. The male waiter provided pancake syrup and butter for reasonable accommodation request. This male waiter did check-in during my meal which I was astonished and appreciative that I am, at long last, NOT invisible. Oh! I am human. I am a customer. I often dine alone. I exist to matter. I am one life in the smallest measurement. The check bill is distributed the old school way - handwritten on a claim check form perforated at the top. The air conditioner is fully functioning and I sustained a phlegmatic disposition. Facilities is relatively clean.

The experience at Esquire Diner was disappointing due to how my food allergy was handled. I clearly…read moreinformed the waiter that I am allergic to tomatoes and specifically requested that none be included. My gyro platter arrived with tomatoes mixed into the salad, and although the waiter acknowledged the mistake, the solution was not handled properly. Instead of preparing a fresh salad, it appeared the tomatoes were simply removed from the original plate and the lettuce rearranged. I later found tomato seeds still in the salad, confirming cross-contamination. This raised serious concerns about food safety and trust. I hope management addresses this, as allergy precautions should be taken seriously to ensure customer safety. Ambiance was classic American diner.

We were promptly greeted as we walked in, and seated at a table. Shortly after a waitress came and…read moretook our order for drinks and gave us menus. The menu was very impressive. There are lots of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This diner offered a discount for paying by cash. I ordered a breakfast of 2 eggs, ham and hash brown with rye bread. My grandson ordered a chicken panini. We were both happy with our food. I loved that they gave a free orange juice or coffee with the breakfast order. This diner was very big and busy, it was also clean. The bathroom was also clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely return and highly recommend. There's also parking available.

My visit to Cross Bay Diner was overall okay, but there were several areas that could be improved…read more The breakfast was average. The sausage tasted stale, the egg portion was quite small, and the pancakes were a bit tough to cut through. The French toast was good and was probably the highlight of the meal. I also ordered the pancakes with Nutella, but they were very bland. Instead of simply drizzling Nutella on top in circles, it would have been much better if the Nutella had been incorporated into the pancakes themselves for more flavor. The service was decent, but I had to repeatedly ask for coffee refills, which was disappointing. Another concern was that the diner does not provide plastic utensils, nor do they offer hot water to sanitize the silverware if requested. The ambiance can also be an issue depending on where you are seated. The restaurant was very loud, and the tables are placed very close together, causing customers to frequently bump into chairs while moving around. Overall, my experience was satisfactory, but there is definitely room for improvement in both the food quality and dining experience.

A pretty solid Diner and a satisfactory trip to the way there. It's definitely a popular joint,…read moredespite the pretty massive size of the spot, there were a lot of people there on a Tuesday morning. Despite the traffic, service time didn't take a hit from it. The waitress kindly took my order and I got all of my food within 10 minutes. I had the Fried Mozzarella for a starter, Chicken Caesar Honey Wrap with waffle fries for the entree and Iced Tea because I figured dessert would be too much for both my appetite and wallet. The Fried Mozzarella pieces had a type of pull that you would expect and one I haven't seen in awhile. It was delightful in taste and texture. The Ceasar Wrap and Waffle Fries were very filling. It was very good but it felt like I over ordered on food again so I finished as much as I could. I've had a pretty good meal at a fair enough price. The place has a lot to offer so you'll find something there.

I still can't not say this but NY Diners are not your typical diners for anyone who is not from NY…read more These diners are restaurants in disguise !!! lol But as any diner there is a very extensive menu and something for every palate. We came after church for a birthday brunch. And the tunes were all gospel. The serve me was nice and attentive. This menu is Caribbean at heart 'n You can expect the over the top desserts. I had their bacalitos and jerk Salmon and we had a cheesecake for dessert. This bread basket with onion bread and cornbread nice and warm is a hit !!

Wanted to go for brunch, but wanted somewhere close to home. Found nana's while looking for a…read moreplace. Decided to go, there was no wait time but it was also full of people. So that alone would tell the food was great. It's spacious and clean. Ordered, avocado toast with eggs over medium, pancakes and a caramel latte. Man that avocado toast was definitely 1 of the best I've had. The food exceeded my expectations for brunch. The prices for brunch definitely worth it. I'll definitely be going there again.

a wonderful clean cozy breakfast place. Service was great, food was absolutely fresh and delicious!read more

Have seen this place for a few years now and always wanted to give it a try but always got busy…read moredoing life. Finally got to try it! The place is charming not big but its really a fast food place not a restaurant. I tried their chicken sandwich and it was amazing! Service was ok and wait times for food were a little slow but nothing bad. Staff were friendly and they work their butts off! I think the only complaint i might have is i wish they had more variety of food, maybe a few simple entree's. Would definitely go back and eat here.

Very flavorful lamb burger with egg...absolutely loved it. Lamb burger was not over seasoned and…read moreallowed the lamb flavor to shine through. The buffalo chicken sandwich was VERY spicy but delicious. Crisp fries were on point. Wings were large and great crisp lemon pepper rub was just the right blend and the sweet chili was not 'hot' at all (which was great for me). I had the best mozzarella sticks ever with just right marina sauce. Absolutely excellent service. Place was not crowded and thus one person (Anthony) was all roles except the cook and was very expedient! It is a local neighborhood restaurant and thus the ambience reflects that....so while the chairs don't encourage sitting for long time and the outside does not scream come in, the music was really good and had us singing along. When back in NYC, will definitely return.

Twice I tried to order from these people through Grubhub in May and today and both times it was…read morecanceled. Too much of a hassle won't try again.

Nice cozy hole in the wall community coffee shop. I typically order to go. Service is good and food…read moreis prepared in a timely manner.

My daughter and I went to Atlantic diner for the first time and we were pretty excited to ordered a…read morebanana split. We were asked if we wanted the works on the ice cream which consisted of chocolate syrup, walnuts, whipped cream, sprinkles, cherries and bananas. Unfortunately, we got nothing but vanilla ice cream a few walnuts, a couple of slices of banana and whipped cream. We were disappointed and only ate less than half. I guess Atlantic Diner isn't the place to go to when you're craving a banana split!

Service was awful. Absolutely distasteful. Our server Mary was not intent on giving patience, not…read morespeaking up and thus getting irritated when WE couldn't hear HER, the menu apparently is not written correctly if I can order a hot chocolate but you can only get one size unless it's takeout-WHICH IT DOESN'T SPECIFY, made a comment on the food we were ordering in comparison to our group, never checked on us, ignored me the first time I tried to let her know we needed the bill so I needed to try again-EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS LOOKING DIRECTLY AT US, and lastly I had to go up to pay the bill when usually someone comes to handle the transaction. As a former waitress and someone who has worked other customer service jobs, this was not it. I would 100% not operate like that and have never. The food was not as great as it was last week, either. The service alone will not allow me to return after being a frequent visitor of 8 years! Hard pass for me.

After visiting all the diners in the area, I can say that this is the best diner in the area!!…read more Great staff who are super honest on how great the food truly is!! Nice environment inside and great servers! The food size is a bang for your buck!!

We stopped in for breakfast as a group of four and this classic diner really delivered. The staff…read morewere incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The portions were huge--exactly what you want from a true American diner breakfast. Between the toast, pancakes with crispy bacon, eggs benedict, and hearty omelette everything came out hot, fresh, and satisfying. The coffee kept coming, and the service was quick even though the place was buzzing. The retro-style interior has a fun, nostalgic vibe with comfy booths and plenty of natural light. Another big plus: they have their own parking lot, which makes the visit stress-free. A great spot for a relaxed and filling breakfast. We'll definitely be back!

I stopped in to grab a birthday cake. Upon entering I wasn't greeted so I said hello to the…read morecashier. The only person that was in my view. She never responded. Another person walked near where I was standing and asked if they could help me. I asked her the flavor of a particular cake, then selected the cake I wanted. She asked if I wanted happy birthday on it and I told her yes. She asked the cashier if she could ring me up. She asked if I was paying cash or card, I told her cash. I gave her the money, she gave me back my change then walked away from the register and went in the back, she never said thank or anything else. The young lady that was helping me put my cake in a bag and thanked me for coming in. I asked her name because she was very polite and displayed great customer service. Her name was Angelica.

Been patronizing this Bakery since 1989; lived in Howard Beach for 20 years When the original…read moreowners a father and a daughter team ran it for years that's when sugar bun was a 5 star + bakery !! Now in my opinion it's at best-of-three star bakery Café ; everything changes new owner he's not so friendly prices are through the roof; the staff that he has he's very blessed because they are very professional friendly and fast..... Coffee is fantastic; their baked items are very good; prices are insane..... I get it we all know that inflation is up everywhere & on everything but a cup of coffee and my favorite a tea biscuit toasted with butter and jelly $7.00 that's insane.. I still patronize this business on special occasions and holidays like i said all their bakery items are good but for a everyday breakfast stop definitely not.... They do offer Breakfast & Lunch they have a full kitchen & menu; They do have plenty of seating; Parking out front on the boulevard it's a hit or miss; we have commercial trucks so we can't use their parking lot in the rear.... I do recommend if you're in the area; But would I drive out of my way to get here Nooooo Sir !!! Best Regards, Greg D & Family

It's a tiny cafe spot, but they finally have outdoor seating. The drinks are super delicious! I…read morerecently ordered a chai and added honeycomb syrup..wow! It was so delicious! The barista with the dark blond hair is very kind. I highly recommend this hidden gem!

Cute little coffee shop. The drinks were really delcious and the coffee was melo but strong…read more They have only outdoor seating. With 3 small tables. The girls working the bar and and cashier were nice and efficient!