Mike Platis. Owner of Colonade dinner is the best thing to happen to Staten island since running water. He has got the biggest heart in this world and for the rest of my life I will remember this gentle men that does amazing generous lifesaving things Mike Platis saved my life and I've seen him over the years take care of people that were hungry, in trouble and homeless. I 've never seen him deny anybody that came to him. He goes above and beyond to help anyone .especially his workers- I'm owe him my life and I am in dept to him as long as I'm breathing. Thank you Mike got being one in ten million, God Bless You,........., read more

Staten Islands Worst Diner....The Colonnade!!!!!... This was one of the worst and most expensive diner experiences in my life. The food was horrendous and tasted like it was found on the bottom of a dumpster!!!Yes, it's a diner, but the health department should shut this place down. Microwaved, old tasteless bland low quality garbage food, but priced like it's a fine dining restaurant. Waiter ignored all guests complaints about every tasteless morsel of aged and old rancid food. The food was so bad I decided against subjecting my dog to the food and trashed this garbage. We had five dinners and one was worse than the next. Highway robbery. Everything tasted like it was defrosted, microwaved, frozen the reheated. Snippy waiter who was condescending and rude. Staten Island's Worst Diner for sure!!!!!!! I wouldn't take my worst enemy to this dumpy dilapidated hell hole read more

This place has always been one of my favorites. They've kept their quality the same since the beginning. Beautiful decor in this place, perfect for going out with friends for a night meal or breakfast( open 24 hours!!) service is always great in here too, it's not a surprise this place is doing well for so long. read more

Colonnade Diner - Diners Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Avoid this restaurant. Intentionally over charged me on New Years Day altering their prices on their menu. Below is their link to their menu directly from their website. http://box5794.temp.domains/~colonna5/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Colonnade-Diner-03-18.pdf My Hamburger instead of 11.95 to our surprise was written as 13.95 on the bill. Sodas at $2.95 were charged $3.15. And the capper...Ordered a Grilled cheese sandwich alone, nothing on it and no fries or sides. No anything. This was made clear and at the time seemingly understood by the waitress who actually confirmed that this fact with us. They sent it with fries too of course, and the waitress said don't worry it's complimentary. Still didn't eat them, didn't want them. Bill came...they billed 10.50!!! for that Grilled Cheese. Less food and more than advertised menu posted price. Since we were not ordering anything with it. I politely spoke to the manager who was indeed a gentleman. A likeable fellow, however one of his responses to me was that 9 of 10 people want theirs with fries, and I, get this, 'I' am the only one who wants different. I laughed of course, and responded appropriately. I guess to charge a full price for the grilled cheese two slices of bread and melted cheese a full price despite clear requests and acknowledgement for no additional Fries or sides irks me. Generally no other restaurants or take outs in Staten Island would charge 10 1/2 bucks for just that. But to add insult and overcharge me from the menu in addition to being at full price despite not wanting sides was enough to speak with management for me. Although he talk with the manager was cordial, he only took a whopping $3 off the bill which I guess was to atone for the outrageous of this bill. So in all I was overcharged, and just some of that difference recoup off the overcharge form the posted online menu price, but 10 dollars for a stale grilled cheese? My hamburger which I politely asked for medium, came to me char coaled. It was over cooked, well done, and sorry... not very tasty, juicy, or good, unless you someone who likes to munch on incinerated hockey pucks. In no mood on New Years to carry forward with a possible discussion about a bill dispute, I gave them my cash, absorbing the loss of wallet and appetite. I guess that what I get for attempting to have a grilled cheese and hamburger on New years day at this place. I will not return. Avoid this diner, there are better for sure on the Island. read more

Stopped by for lunch with my 90 year old mother, wife, and brother during a visit back home today. My wife ordered scrambled eggs and bacon, and a milk shake. The eggs and hash browns looked like they had been laying around all morning. The bacon was cold. Thirty minutes after eating she became deathly sick and spent the next 4 hours in the bathroom. My pastrami sandwich was beyond bland. Just glad no one else suffered my wife's fate. read more

I was here for a party and the waiter stole my phone and we saw it on camera and he still denied it, I never got my phone back with all my pictures of my kids as babies. The owner took the waiters side and they wouldn't even give me the money for the phone. After I said I would tell everybody not to have parties there then he gave me $300 but that's not important to me, my pictures are. Worst place EVER!!!! read more

This place is an absolute sh**hole - dirty and disgusting. I've eaten here twice and still can't figure out why! The food is mediocre at best, standard diner fare, but what makes the experience here at the Colonnade so memorable, the shanty, rude and oh so attentive wait staff. I've gotten better service in Saigon, and nobody spoke English. Word to the wise, stay away, stay far far away. read more

Great place with fresh made food and great service, on the top of all great prices, thank you my friends at: "Colonnade Diner", until next time. read more

Colonnade diner.#1 no diner like this. It's home. Best food any diner has Staff is like family The be. Open for outdoor dining 9-12 everyday read more

This place was an average diner, just with high prices. The food wasn't anything spectacular, just your average food, not too terrible. Service was okay (I did go on a late Sunday night), so I wasn't expecting anything that great. The waiter came over 2x to check on us. We received complimentary cole slaw and pickles, have to say the pickles were a little bit soggy and soft, as if they were starting to go bad. I ordered chicken fingers and French fries, the fries were very good. Also I ordered French onion soup, which is my favorite soup, and it was delicious. The cheese was melted and browned nicely, a lot of onions which I liked, bread was nice and soft inside the soup, and it wasn't very salty tasting like many other places make it. I would probably come back here again. It was clean inside. Main compliant is that the prices are just a little bit too high I feel. read more

Colonnade Diner - Diners Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Atmosphere: 10/10. Classic diner decor that has been the same way since I started going here in the late '90s, and yet has no hint of being run down, or outdated. Many nights have been spent here with family or friends just sitting and BSing for hours on end. Menu/Pricing: 6/10. The menu is honestly expansive and there's definitely something for everyone. However, over the years they have gotten more and more expensive to the point where I feel the out-priced themselves. Not the place to go if you're looking for a good $10 meal. Food: 8/10. Through the years I must've tried 75% of this menu, and I never leave unsatisfied. Some things are better than others, but you can never go wrong with a diner burger here. Portions are sufficient, and most things comes with pickles and coleslaw, plus a bread basket. Overall: 8.5/10. This place could easily be a 10/10 if they just made their prices more reasonable. read more

I really don't understand the negative remarks that I have read, but I guess everyone has an opinion and all of them should be respected. There were a couple of times that the Colonade Diners' politics were mentioned, and I have no idea what that means, I never got any vibe as to the place being left leaning or rightwing, but lets talk about the diners merits. I am a native Staten Islander from the north shore, and have been to just about every diner on the Island, they all have their strong points and weaknesses. My Brother, Sister and myself meet just about once a month for lunch, and we pick different spots to eat, and I can tell you that the Colonade is a top self diner. We have never had anything but exceptional service, and the food has always been very good. Of course there are times when you think something could have been better, but the spirit of the employees is always to keep us happy. Just as a little example, we went 2 days ago, and we were meeting for a late breakfast/early lunch at 11:00am. Well, as things go, we didn't sit until at least 5 minutes past 11, and we hadn't even thought about any breakfast specials. Well, when we sat, the waitress asked if we wanted anything to drink, and i ordered a diet coke. She then came back with menus and said that if we wanted breakfast that she would give us the breakfast specials, of which a coke isn't part of. Know what? She substituted the coke for the coffee that was offered as the special and called it even. So, she gave us the breakfast specials without us even asking, and then gave us a thoughtful substitution again without us asking. I know this review is painfully long, but i wanted to give a clear idea of the spirit of this diner. It's a friendly, accommodating place with real good diner food, and even better service. What more can you want? read more

I eat at the colonnade at least once a week and have been eating there my entire life. I can tell you without a doubt it's the best diner on Staten Island. Extremely friendly staff that makes it feel like that small-time neighborhood diner that you're looking for. read more

last resort diner. seriously. i would go to White Castle 10x's than dine here. the food is mediocre, expensive (for diners, even!), and the service... oh man, the service! it's like these servers need crack to stay awake or something. they're like walking zombies. spilling my juice and coffee all over the place. my favorite and only diner (Country Club) closed down a while back- so Colonnade being my last resort... has become my only diner available. there's a few more on Hylan Blvd... but it's spread out pretty thin. boo. one extra star for being open 24 hours. as it should be! lol read more

Colonnade Diner - Diners Near Me - Staten Island, New York

$18 dinner specials all week long Sunday to Saturday. Good selection. Includes soup or salad aglaas of wine and desert.

I'll keep it short and to the point. Here's what you were looking for when you came to the "reviews" section: 1. Food was tasty, fresh, and presentable (seasoning is spot-on) 2. Staff is warm and inviting (treats you like family) 3. Options galore (you name it, they have it) 4. Reasonable prices (you can practically eat here everyday) 5. Spotless (clean as a whistle) After my visit, I can see why Colonnade Diner has been around for over 30 years. My visit was nothing short of spectacular! I'll surely eat here again. read more

The food is more expensive here than most diners and the quality isn't as great. I'm usually there late night and the service tends to degrade around that time. read more

Good food and good service. No where around building are there any handicap access signs (thought that was law). Front of building access only has a large flight of stairs to go up. There is an elevator in the back of the building. Again, no handicap access signs and not even a sign to show there is an elevator through that door. I had surgery on my ankle and use a cane. Going there, had to climb the stairs. While eating, asked waitress about an elevator and she pointed to the rear of the dining area. Left that way. read more

Came here this weekend - It was okay. Food - I ordered the Eggs Benedict and toast. My friend had a burger and we split mozzarella sticks. It's diner food, so it was decent. It was a little pricey - usually diners are cheap and you spend around $20-30 for two people for food... we spent around $45. Waitress - Instead of taking our order, she was gossiping with another waitress about some issues they were having in their home lives. She was a bit in your face, but she was nice too. I'd come back, but I'd look around for another place to patron as well. read more

A solid diner. Breakfast specials include juice and coffee for under $10. Coffee is "really good" I overheard another diner say and I agree. Service was efficient and food was served hot. I would return if I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

Just moved to Staten Island. Stopped here with the family looking for good diner food on a hot day... outdoor seating was nicely setup above the parking garage. Would not recommend for handicap or people who struggle to walk up very steep stairs. We were seated right away and brought short water glasses, which was nice bc it was 90+ degrees outside. Our drinks were never filled again until we asked for more as our entree plates were being cleared away. The menu is large and the prices are pretty high for what you're getting. We ordered two kids meals that were supposed to come with a drink and jello/ or ice cream which we never received at nearly 9bucks a pop. My husband and I split the coconut shrimp and the Greek platter. The coconut shrimp appetizer was pretty tasty, even our kids liked it. The Greek platter did not come with all of the items mentioned on the menu and two of the items were inedible due to being overcooked. I was unable to bring this to the servers attention bc he never returned the whole course of the meal. When he finally came at the end and brought up the missing items, he asked me if I wanted them after the fact. We were completely done at that point and I said I just wanted you to know we didn't get the items and could we have more water... water came and then we waited another ten+ minutes to receive our bill. Two apps and two kids meals came to 60 dollars. Not exactly what I expect from a solid diner. Could've been an off day, but as it stands I would not recommend this spot. read more

Use to go here a lot years a go. So decided to make a stop in with the family and get a bite to eat. The place was musty smelling and my wife's coffee cup still had lipstick marks on it. I had hair in my corned beef hash and my omelette looked like nothing more then scrambled eggs with cheese ham and broccoli thrown on it. The waiter was good but the places overall hygiene has gone tremendously down hill. Even after my complaint of the hair in the food they still have me a pretty hefty bill. Telling me they are use to the complaints and really don't care much for their reputation or customer base. Well goodbye Colonnade! read more

Colonnade Diner - Diners Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I enjoyed this whole in the wall, especially since it was a late night bite. Silver dollar pancakes are delicious. You get about 14 of them. The burger was fresh and hot. Matzah ball soup was homemade and tasted great. I will definitely want to go back. read more

Went in tonight for dinner with my family and food was good! Went down in overall experience since our order was a little messed up gave us french fries instead of mash potatoes and forgot the boys chocolate milk, although they were fine with water. Didn't check up much to make sure things were fine. Would have liked if he stopped by more in order to give us some more napkin or even to-go boxes. Side note, cheesecake was AMAZING! read more

When all else fails, there is always the colonnade. Many Staten Islanders know this place is like always open, no place to go late a night they are open. It is your basic neighborhood diner, with good food and decent prices. I never really wait a long time for food, and they are willing to accommodate large groups no problem. In addition if you are anything like Snookie and enjoy pickles, each meal includes a plate of pickles and coleslaw. read more

I really don't know why this place has 4 $ signs in its description, it's not *that* expensive. It's a fantastic place as far as diners are concerned, and very reasonably priced, to boot. Great breakfast (served all day, of course), and fantastic capuccinos (don't forget the dessert!). Their servers are quick and know their stuff -- most of them have been here for ages. I've eaten here at all times of day and night on many occasions, and even when my group is the only one in the place (say, 4 am), we still get great hot food and very attentive service. I no longer live in the area, but still visit quite a bit, and this place is always a scheduled stop-over for me! read more

My review has nothing to do with the food, but the accomodations. As a disabled woman, my life is full of challenges, but none so daunting as a restroom. No handicapped booth, and all three bathroom stalls were small with low toilets and no grab bars. I needed to use the bathroom, so I did, then spent 5 frustrating minutes trying to stand up. The restaurant does have an elevator ( accessed through the side of the building)which opens directly into the restaurant, but in order to use the restrooms, you need to maneuver up 2 steps. Impossible for someone in a wheelchair. read more

Came for breakfast at 1020 am, gave my bacon and egg order , asked if the breakfast special included juice , waitress said it ended at 11. I said it was 1020, if I didn't ask I wouldn't have gotten it, eggs were ok , bacon mushy, potatoes scarce and undercooked , toast mushy, overall experience lousy read more

Late night dining in Staten Island is never fun...Last night me and the gf were trying to find a spot and settled on Colonnade Diner...I've been by this place a thousand times but never went in... It was pretty neat walking up the steps and it looked very much like a retro diner which was cool too....This is about where my compliments stop... We get sat down and it takes a bit for the server to walk over and get our drink order....Coke for the gf and water for me....After that we had to wait a little longer for him to come and take our order.... As is with most diners the menu is probably 3 pages too long and this one even had a few typos...We both decided on breakfast for dinner and also shared an order of Mozzarella Sticks.... I was completely surprised that the Mozzarella Sticks came out within in a couple of minutes and they were pretty good...After we finished them we did however have to wait 15 minutes for our dinner...This doesn't probably seem like a big deal and it isn't the worst but let's be honest...It doesn't take long to cook eggs and you got a 25 minute head start by us ordering Mozzarella Sticks... I had the Hungary Man plate and it was decent (3 Stars), but the pancakes were completely burnt and I wasn't paying attention that toast does not come with it.. My gf had the Eggs Benedict and to simply put it she said to me..."If i'm going to have a 1000 calorie meal the least they could do is not screw the sauce up"...The recipe clearly wasn't right for the Hollandaise Sauce and that was discouraging.... The part that drove me nuts was that the server was not paying attention to my water...I was out when he served the entrees and I had to waive him down and then when I finished it a short while later he was no where to be seen... What started off with so much promise just ended in sheer disappointment...Will probably be back next time since there are many late night options, but I will fight harder for White Castle instead.... read more

You can get two dinners for a reasonable price. Food is pretty good for a diner, especially the soups. Good for your budget.

A nice spot to go for quick meal whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Waiting Staff is okay. The food is your typical diner food nothing to write home about. read more

Colonnade Diner - Belgian Waffle Topped w/ Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberry, and Cool Whip - Diners Near Me - Staten Island, New York

One of my favorite diners on the island. Food is perfect and it is just right. Whoever didn't eat at this diner, I recommend it. read more

We Love rob our favorite and a few others but, he's worth going there for a nice cup of Coffee!

This was a place that was on our "to do" list mainly because our daughter saw a movie that had a scene filmed here. The movie "Nerve" Various staff members took the time to show us exactly what booth the scenes were shot it. The staff seemed to be very happy. Typical diner. Lots of seating, very clean and friendly staff. The food was good and portions were large so bring your appetite. I ordered a cobb salad and it was quite good, I loved the amount of bacon in my salad. My hubby ordered gyros and he felt that it was very tasty and the portion was large. Our daughter (14yo) ordered a club and she could not finish is but enjoyed it and the whole experience. Coffee was VERY good. For the record.. We loved New York and the people were super friendly everywhere we went. read more

Awesome place to go to eat. However when I placed an order for pick up, they didn't add utensils or tissues or any ketchup for the fries. But that's okay, the food is scrumptious. read more

This place just reopened after hurricane sandy. Looks like the same place. hasnt been redone since 1982. Came in for a quick breakfast. We had great omelets although for two omelets and two small juices we thought we had two filet mignons and a bottle of champagne. My god. Ease up on your prices, there just eggs!! Service was fast. Staff was okay eager to get back to work. I will be back for breakfast when in the area. read more

Food was good but $36.00 for an order of two eggs over easy, hash browns, bacon and toast and an order of challah French toast. Had two orange juices. Still can't justify $36 for all that. Definitely never going back. Should have just gone to the bagel store instead. read more

I've been coming here for the past 22 years and the service is always great. The staff is very nice. I always order the pancakes. There the most delicious pancakes I've ever had. Best pancakes ever. Very clean establishment. Best diner in Staten Island. All the other diners pancakes don't even compare. read more

I have so much love and appreciation for the colonnade, I grew up in that diner. Eating plates on plates of chicken fingers and pancakes at ungodly times. Not once have I had bad service here. Yes, waiters/waitresses can slack sometimes on drinks on stuff but that's anywhere. Everyone always seems to have a smile on their face even when the table is 30 people. I owe a lot of memories to that place too. Fabulous diner best on the island read more

stopped in for some lunchtime fuel after picking up one of my friends who lives nearby for a road trip. the gyro panini I had was good, not great, but the steak fries were well-seasoned and perfectly crispy. also, the cole slaw was good, which is odd because I don't usually eat cole slaw. it's an old-school diner - complete with the neon signs and table jukeboxes. and I think our waiter was Anthony Bourdain's Greek clone. the parking lot is cramped. the steel beams (which raise the diner to be way above street-level) make parking more complicated than it should be, but as a seasoned Tetris veteran I was able to manage. pretty sure I saw people in there at 1:30 AM Sunday after I dropped my friend off at his house. the idea of stopping in crossed my mind, but I had been driving on and off since noon Saturday and just wanted to get home. read more