Literally hit so perfect after the beach. Ten out of ten. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music, ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Panini was perfect in every aspect. Vibes good, even coffee good which is hard to find. Shout out to our server Anne read more

Cross Bay Diner - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

If you like blueberry pancakes, these were a home run! Midway through my meal I had to share this delectable experience - I asked that the fruit be inside and not poured over like a compote (hate). The batter was fluffy and every bite had a handful of blueberries. I also splurged for the upgraded maple syrup. Heavenly! read more

Cross Bay Diner - Had to show you the massive amounts of blueberries - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

They overcharge constantly when you pay card. And if you don't tip on card, but leave cash, they will still overcharge. Promised a credit and took my name down then didn't give it to me when I went in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It also smells horrible[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The service was great the food as well my issue is on the items order to go. I order desert to go. The food placement of the items were so sloppy by the time I go home it looked like pudding. I live within 20min drive so it wasn't a crazy drive to cause the items to smash in that matter read more

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Nice clean diner. They have booth seating and a large table dining area. Good for large parties. It's was just me, so I ordered the bacon cheese omelette. To my surprise, the cheese was American slices. For a change it tasted really good (but if you prefer cheddar, you should request). I'm not usually in this neighborhood, but I'd stop here again if so. Great service!!! Also if driving, they have their own parking lot! read more

Cross Bay Diner - Bacon & Cheese Omelette - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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They aren't truthful about how long the wait will be and will seat people based on favoritism rather than whose name was put on the list first. Plus very overpriced. It's only popular because it's the only diner around for miles. read more

Food is great but the service is lousy. Well staffed. But not very well organized read more

In town to visit my husband's great uncle, this is a restaurant he regularly visits and wanted us to try before we got back on the road. When we arrived they were not the busy but the hostess informed us they were going to be getting a rush soon. Large seating room that also has counter seating next to the dessert display. The restrooms and building are clean. While it is nice to have the air conditioning on the vents drip water on the table; believe only on the tables closer to the windows. We all ordered from the breakfast specials offered. They have a large selection of specials. The specials also come with juice, coffee, or tea. I ordered the French toast with scrambled eggs and bacon. My husband ordered a classic eggs Benedict with hash browns, and his great uncle had two fried eggs with crispy hash browns. There wasn't a kids meal so we ordered a fruit salad and one scrambled egg for my son. The servers were polite, didn't have much to say. The food came out quickly. The food was good no complaints,large portions. My husband said the eggs in his Benny were cooked perfectly. read more

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My go to spot when I'm off from work and want a great breakfast! Food always been a hit for me, service A+, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]... read more

I've come here many times with my family and the service is great, the omelets are great. The staff does make sure to clean the seats and the tables after the previous party. However, it can be a little loud in the weekends, but that's a given. read more

Cross Bay Diner - Silver Dollar Pancakes - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

food was rotten avocado toast and the women manager don't know how to talk yelling and saying the avocado is good when it's rotten see cannot be a manger telling me she cannot give me another food don't know how to address people in there robbing us out money nasty person they don't deserved any star read more

Very good customer service. Food came out quick and most importantly it was hot. Prices are affordable.

If you read my previous reviews complaining about the credit card surcharge, i am coming here only if i am NOT paying. I warn everyone about it, they still do it. This is business' responsibility, not customers!!! Food is good. Servers are not consistent, only 1 server is extremely good, Hector!! Ask for him to take care of your table!! Others i cannot say the same thing. For the pandemic, outdoor dining is available only under the tent set up at the parking lot. Today we caught into the storm, not that great. But the other day, even it is 95F outside, it was ok to eat under the tent, heat resistant. The menus should be digital, i am not comfortable touching menus that everyone touch! Han sanitizers are provided, masks are not worn properly by staff, worn under their nose! So be careful!! read more

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Service is horrendous Food is excellent If you do t mind asking for a coffee refill a minimum of 5 times and you have time to spare great spot with a large parking lot read more

Stopped by for lunch with family. Huge menu as expected with a diner. I like that they had a truncated daily recommendations menu which was a little more approachable. I had the Crossbay Omelette with hash browns and rye toast. Food definitely had the diner comfiness to it. They have a large parking lot and small parking lot. The small parking lot is closer to a handicap accessible ramp. read more

We decided to go to Crossbay Diner. I usually never comment about our local businesses, but something needs to be said. The interaction between the manager, Pablo, and a waitress was so disrespectful that it turned everyone off. He treated this waitress less than human and degraded her in front of everyone. Based on this interaction, he appears to have no respect for his staff, and he comes off as very standoffish when he talks to the public as if he has a right to treat us badly. We are the customers, and we spend our money not to see the bad treatment of others, The latest thing is that they raised their prices yet again, but now they actually list a cash price and, next to it, a price if you use your credit card. I have never seen this before, and it is a bad business practice and looks terrible. The inevitable demise of Esquire Diner will mean that Crossbay Diner's profits will soar by at least 50% increase, and the new menus with the higher prices and now the pay-by-credit card prices are a slap in the face. Crossbay Diner will be the only diner, with Lindenwood Diner and Atlantic Diner being the nearest diners. This will make Crossbay Diner the most profitable diner, and they are still trying to squeeze every penny they can from us. After seeing the horrible treatment and disrespect shown towards the employees and now the new higher-priced menus, this is one establishment I will no longer patronize. read more

This place a full menu of entrées. This is not your typical burger spot. The decor is nice and the service is second to none. The penne à la Vaca is delicious and the penne pasta was al dente. They also make an amazing tilapia oh and of course burgers 15 different kinds. So if you're on your way to the Rockaway's or just passing through you need to stop here. I of the best diner's in New York City. read more

Pricy and basic. I got the eggs with cheese corn beef hash and pancakes. I went to sit in there a second time with family and they had the blacks in the back on the side lol. Slight observation. Idk if it was intent but interesting nonetheless. read more

Neighborhood comfort food with typical diner service. Food is tasty and served fast. Diner is usually crowded but the wait is never long and tables have a nice view of Howard Beach read more

First visiting this diner. It was just ok.. service was very good. I will start there ....the chicken noodle soup was not good at all I ordered the tuna platter ....most disgusting Cole slaw I have ever tasted...it was pink. The tuna had no taste and was very dry ....and then there was a hair in the French fries ...needless to say we will never going there again ....very pricey also read more

This diner is clean, wait staff is nice and courteous. Breakfast food here is always good. We come here regularly, but seem to always order the same things. The paninis and hot wraps are all good. The Patty melt is also good. We have tried the Greek gyro. The tzatziki that comes with it is basically just yogurt. I know they aren't a Greek restaurant, but it's disappointing, considering how easy it is to make. read more

Your average local diner- this is our go-to spot when visiting Howard Beach. It never disappoints! We had the matzo ball soup with noodles, a BLT with onion rings and the veggie panini with fries. The unsweetened iced tea is great and as always, you get a pickle and coleslaw if you order a sandwich. Definitely stop by if you're in the mood for a good diner meal. *Note- pay with cash if you can because it's an extra charge for a card (only con) read more

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If you call getting food poisoning for a family of three worthy of a good with you then I shouldn't be here lol, seriously their over priced and we didn't get sick. My son, my daughter and myself. And the funny thing is, my son is tall, so they would not let him eat of the children's menu, what a joke They should just shut down already read more

My family and I been coming here for year, same great food and service. A lot of seating, if you see a lot of people waiting in tops 15minutes you are seated. The menu is quite extensive and waiters and waitresses are always on point, friendly and never messes up your order. This spot is a main business in the area and will continue to support! read more

I have been to plenty of diners and met some friends at this diner for lunch. I must say this has got to be the most overpriced diner that I have been to. Had a lunch special and was surprised to see that there was an extra charge for the lobster Bisque soup . Diners who offered lunch specials include soup, entree, beverage, and desert. If you wanted a desert, it was another $4.00 . My meal came out cold and tasteless. For a $ 30.00 lunch it was disappointing . read more

It's been too long!!!!!! I can't believe I haven't sat inside here in sooo long, don't think I didn't order out though!!!! Same five star review of course. This review I want to shout out Rachael who waitresses and answers the phone orders there. She's the best!!! So friendly, on top of her tables, doesnt miss a beat with the orders and always wearing a nice smile . Thank you guys for always providing delicious food and great service. Of course I will see you again! read more

Cross Bay Diner - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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The only place in Howard beach that's more expensive than the Howard beach bagel cafe, with the same mediocre quality food. I went for breakfast with my wife on a Sunday afternoon. After waiting for our waiter for about 20 min, we were told that our 20$ omelets will come with no home fries because they ran out by 11:30 am. So had no choice but to take the substitute of French fries that I do not like with my breakfast as it is a lunch potato. Paid $53 for two omelets and two hot coffees, left disappointed read more

I've been here a couple of times & enjoyed their food but this time I wasn't too satisfied with my order. They forgot to give me waffle fries like I had asked for(got regular fries) my chicken wrap was way too full of avocado & the mozzarella sticks were dry & over cooked..they usually taste good but this time they only tasted OKAY cause of the homemade pink sauce I had made of my own. Next time I'll definitely just go with what I originally wanted instead of choosing something different or tell them to go light on the avocado. Their breakfast is great though..def. suggest their French toast. read more

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Very exorbitant prices for standard diner food at best. Got a chicken parm sandwich "lunch special" for over $20 and it came with two thin chicken tenders total with sauce. Service was also pretty slow, which seemed strange with all the workers present. Nice views and ambience, but if you don't want to pay $21.00 for sauce on bread, hit up chipotle or Gino's down the road read more

Cross Bay Diner - Barely any chicken on this sandwich. It's basically sauce and two thin chicken fingers. - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Food is great a little pricy but worth it!! Everything I've ever had here is great. You don't feel rushed either. Nice place to come eat after a long night. read more

Come here often, great food and great service. Such a nice environment and makes dining very comfortable, I recommend this diner over and over! read more

Ordered food to go, while waiting for the food half of the food came out and was sitting on the bar/counter getting cold and it took over 10minutes for the rest of the food to come out before bagging it all up. When I questioned the server he blew it off, when I got home the food that was sitting out was barely Luke warm. Also when I went to pay I told him I'm paying with a debit charge and told me the cash price when I got home and checked my bank he charged the credit charge surcharge I called to complain,the manager Pablo said that's what the owner Mike told him to do with debit cards read more

This diner is beautiful inside. Very well lit lovely lamps, and beautiful painted flowers on the windows. However, our food was mediocre. Mostly cold. Our mozzarella sticks had to be sent back twice because they were frozen in the middle. We also ordered fish, chicken and a p hi my and they were good but most of our food was not warm enough. read more

Place was pretty decent looking when you walked in, it was visually appealing. The hostesses seem like they rather be somewhere else. The diner has a great array of consumers at that time of day. We were seated in a booth far back by the window. Which was fine I wanted a window seat. Our waiter didn't introduce himself he actually didn't say too much. He just gave us all the menus & asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. All in all the place was fine, we ate well, some of the food like the crab cake was beautifully prepared. It was pretty basic as far as taste. Would come to try other items but not a bad place to go for a quick bite. read more

Cross Bay Diner - Spinach & Artichoke dip - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Just stopped into our favorite dinner to have a lil desert; me n the wife shared their banana split made with Haagen Daz ice cream, strawberry, chocolate & vanilla topped with whip cream, wet walnuts n chocolate syrup n three cherries all for Just 9.99...... We also shared a slice of their home made Cannoli cake which was very fresh the wife loved it; I have to say it's not my favorite but I enjoyed it....... FYI; I usually have their Cheese cake n sometimes their Chocolate Cheese cake always fresh n creamy !!! Coffee is always fresh n compliments their deserts very well; free refills of course along with great service as always !!! read more

Cross Bay Diner - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

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Me and my wife were there this evening,we ordered a appetitizer that was super good. Then I ordered a cuban sandwich that the meat was super dry , came with not pickles and not mustard I guess that the cheff forget how the recipe goes. The waitress was very profesional and even she told me to returned back. I am not used to do that when we go out for dinner But is OK it won't happened again ( we'll never be back ) read more

We were heading to Kennedy Airport and had some extra time before the flight. This was not the first time we had been to this restaurant, nor will it be our last! There is a wide choice of items on the menu, so that each of us could get exactly what we wanted. My daughter had pancakes, my husband had a burger, I had soup and a salad and my son had chicken nuggets. All of the food was quite good and the service was great! Our visit was enhanced by the view out the window of a marina and the inlet. We were served quickly, but were not rushed. Our drinks were promptly refilled and our waitress brought us the check quickly when we asked for it. The only issue which we encountered is that the bathrooms are off of a hallway which has an emergency exit door. The outside temperature was in the 20's, and this hallway was probably that cold! If that door could be insulated, the customer experience would be a lot better!!! One really nice touch is that they have yummy mints and cookies by the cash register, free for the taking. That certainly gave my meal a pleasant ending! read more

Cross Bay Diner - American Near Me - Howard Beach, New York

Very disappointed with the roach leaf in my salad today. The staff said still Charged me for the salad and refused to remove it off the Bill. The lady who waited our table was rude and also called my Asian grandma a chinky Karen. Really horrible and racist place. Never again and terrible food. read more

One of the better dining experiences I have had recently. Very good food and excellent service.

Great staff , great diner food, did not disappoint at all. Much better then other diners !!