Great staff, great food. They're very accommodating to special requests. Avoid the weekends if you want a slow leisurely meal. No crowds then. Fresh food prepared with attention to details. They have a few combos which helps with the budget. Super kid friendly restaurant. read more

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This is a cute little diner located in Babylon Village. Apparently, it has been operating in the same location for 37 years. I stopped in for a quick solo breakfast. I ordered the two-egg breakfast special, which included hash browns, toast, two eggs, and coffee for $11. Meat was available for an additional charge. The food was good, but nothing particularly extraordinary. The employees were friendly, attentive, and checked in often throughout my meal. While I was there, the staff sang "Happy Birthday" to a customer and brought out a pancake, which was a cute moment to witness. It was a pleasant experience, and I'd stop in again. Next time, I'd like to try lunch--I already have my eye on the Cuban sandwich on the menu. read more

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How could you not love this place? Retro look and feel. Love the waitress and the food. We sat outside, because we didn't want to wait for a table to become available inside. A lady with her dog walked by. The dog stopped in her tracks & refused to move. lol I got the chicken & waffles. it was really yummy! My guy got the banana pecan french toast with a fruit cup on the side. We got a cappuccino and an iced shaken espresso. $57 total and worth every penny! read more

Glen's Dinette - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

We (a party of four) waited for a while before being seated in a small booth towards the back even though a larger one was occupied by only two people. The waiter was rude and unattended. We had to ask a few times for table settings since only two were placed. The iced coffee tasted like water which I only took a few sips. The summer salad (on the daily special board) comprised of a few scattered strawberry slices and dried cranberries when it was described as having fresh, seasonal berries by the waiter. It was a disappointing and unpleasant experience for our lunch date with friends. We would most likely enjoy eating at other places nearby where we would be welcomed and appreciated. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to get breakfast early Saturday morning which I thought would be a terrible idea. To my lovely surprise, there was seating for us at the bar. I also thought the service would be slow, but it was quite the opposite. The wait staff was super attentive and even made accommodations without issue. Also, the decor is 50s themed and feels like a blast from the past. After we enjoyed our delicious dishes, we walked out and saw a huge line waiting at the door. Safe to say we came at the perfect time but clearly this is one of the most popular breakfast spots in town! read more

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This little luncheonette is nestled between stores on Main Street. It's a small place with about 7 booths, a counter and a bunch of smaller tables. It has a retro feel and brings back nostalgic memories. It's a very tight fit restaurant and it was very crowded on a Friday late morning, which means on a Saturday or Sunday there will be long waits. There are many staff members and I found they were not as attentive as I thought they should be. With that much staff, they should be filling coffee and seeing if we needed anything rather than having to raise my hand to get their attention. The restaurant was clean even though you could see its age. Let's start talking about the food- The coffee, served in large mugs, which I like very much, was strong and bold and satisfying. We had the Traditional breakfast which was three eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast. The over-easy eggs were cooked too long. The toast was burnt. The breakfast potatoes were terrible. They were just cut up potatoes cooked with some paprika. Not impressive at all. The Mediterranean Omelette was much better and the olives thrown in make this dish the standout of the meal. We ordered French Fries instead of the breakfast potatoes and these struck me as frozen, grocery store bought fries. They were soft and very disappointing. The three stars is truthfully due to the atmosphere. It was cool and I liked being in there...but not enough to come back. read more

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Came for a lunch on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. We ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad Home fries or cubed potatoes and eggs poached in sauce. read more

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Glen's Dinette in Babylon NY on Main Street , is a great place to have Breakfast, Brunch Or Lunch. Soups are delicious. Like Butternut Squash in session. They also have fresh muffins and perfect maid Tuscan poached eggs with the cooks/chefs making it to order the way requested. Dinette has been there many years with ever interested decor a license plates on the walls. There is a counter and there are tables inside and outside weather permitting. The parking is street parking bring quarters. ( holiday red bags over meters this season) Note: they are listed as Cash only- but do take credit cards now. Check hours before stopping by. read more

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Glens's delivers the quintessential all-american diner experience with the checkered red and white colored scheme, booths, and a bar countertop. The vibe was lively with attentive service. My review specifically relates to their breakfast - the food was amazing. Our table ordered the Traditional, the half hash with eggs, a Belgian waffle, and a stack of banana pancakes. I would recommend anything mentioned above to any body I know with a high likelihood of ordering the banana pancakes each visit. Nothing of real substance to note otherwise - maybe if you're super cheap you might be able to squeeze an omelette for $3 less at one of the other area diners. About it. This place is highly recommended and I look forward to reviewing their lunch once I can make it back. read more

The waitress left several times while talking and taking orders the food was okay but many weird things like black stuff were in the food and some seats were broken shifting around. read more

Perfect local diner with an old-school feel. Rich food and good coffee. Table and counter seating. The usual breakfast and lunch fare you would expect. There is nothing like a great diner bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll, and they make it well. And they have egg cream sodas! Great service. Great food. read more

Food was very bland very underwhelming. Service was just ok. Don't really get the great reviews. Seems odd. This is 2nd time I've been there last time I ordered hash it was extremely salty like can't eat salty. read more

Small homie restaurant went there for breakfast. Prices are reasonable. My son got two eggs over easy with home fries and toast. I got an omelette which was also delicious friendly service great atmosphere. read more

Such a quaint dinette in Babylon Village and our go to place for breakfast. I always get The Farmers Breakfast....love it! The staff are friendly and attentive. Some people around us were having homemade chicken pot pie and said it was delicious! Next time! The owners have a sweet story about their journey in starting their business. read more

What a fun experience! Also saying Hi! to our waitress Toni! That chipotle chicken wrap was sublime!!!!! We ventured to Babylon for our son's annual train ride. Glenns has been around almost 75 years! Nostalgic but not stale! The food was great! Awesome Waffle/chix! Great Wraps and also the Reuben! Decent prices and you will leave full! Truly a great service with nothing but smiles! If you are eve in the area, trek down to Glenn's!!! read more

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The most ridiculous seating policy is enforced when their restaurant is completely empty. I understand when it's busy to have a customer wait until the whole party is there. Restaurant was literally completely empty and they made me wait standing. And then they messed up my order. Not going back. People there are rude read more

Went here for the first time....Not as good as I thought it would be......First off the place is frezzing inside....No Heat whatssoever......Next The waitress didnt listen to anything we asked for.....I wanted my omlet well done and it came out soft inside.....Next we asked for butter and jelly on the side for our toast and that never came......She brought a glass of milk with no straw....You shouldnt have to wave the waitress down again for something that should be automatic.......OH well One And Done For Me............. read more

It's a very adorable old- fashioned diner with a huge menu of sandwiches and breakfast served all day. Awesome retro counter with bar stools. Outdoor seating is a plus. Staff is super friendly and accommodating! Three stars because of an extremely limited vegetarian menu. As someone who looks to limit dairy and eggs as well, there was only one item that I could find.. a garden salad. I understand it's a diner and my diet is not typically at this type of establishment, but usually I can find a roasted veggie wrap or grilled portobello sandwich. Would love to go back if they add an item or two. read more

Glen's Dinette - Garden salad - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

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First the good, if you're looking for nostalgic than look no further. It's definitely a cool 1950's vibe but not because they're trying, it's a genuine authentic feel. Not many of these kinds of places left. And definitely not in Babylon Village, which has a hip but bougie little main street. Second, the food is mediocre. Sounds good on the menu but the execution is a flop. Pretty much any diner could beat it. Don't even think about ordering an egg cream, which is ironic given the nostalgia of the place. Sent the first one back because it was flat, got a second delivered the same way and I just dealt with it. They were either using flat seltzer to start with or they over beat it. The sausage was the most ridiculous thing I've ever tasted coming from a breakfast spot. It literally had no flavor. They were just these pale little links with no snap and no seasoning. It's strange that owners or staff would think this is ok to serve or nobody there is doing quality control. Last, is the service. Down right horrible. Glen's wife is a doll and she is great but it ends with her. The rest of the waitresses forget everything. They will bring you the wrong food. They don't time meals accordingly with the rest of of your party. And they never come back to check on you or when you ask for something, you will have to ask again while your food is getting cold. This is not my first or second time to this place and it's always something, so I walk in with a bit of trepidation. We all know how much things cost nowadays and when I feel like spending a little extra for a nice breakfast it shouldn't end in frustration. So unfortunately, the charm of the joint doesn't outweigh the rest and it is a big NTR...never to return! read more

My favorite little breakfast spot. Gives 80's old school diner vibes. The breakfast eggs and toast is perfect every time and everyone I bring here loves it. Super affordable pricing and worth every penny! My fav go to breakfast spot for when I wanna grab something to eat with a friend 10/10 read more

The best American vintage diner in the town of Babylon!! Apprehension Everything is home cooked delicious their hash is unbelievable!! The atmosphere and the service is impeccable read more

Glen's Dinette is surrounded by Neighborhood Charm that extends into the dining area. The food is typical with one shortcoming that could easily be fixed... Food: 2/5 - The few times I've visited for breakfast the food has had an aftertaste that comes from the grill not being really clean when it's cooked on. For example on today's meal, the sausage had that taste. To test, I cut off the outsides and ate it. The taste was not present. It could also be tasted in the home fries and the eggs. My spouse noticed the same thing. It has a greasy taste and the scrambled eggs had a dull look. Service 4/5 - Attentive and because of the size of the restaurant they are always close by. Refills of coffee were no problem. Ambiance 4/5 - The booths are comfortable and you get the feel that you are nestled in a local staple of the community. Glen's has been around for quite some time and the walls are decorated with photos and knickknacks from the past. Seating is limited so if you go at a peak time there may be a wait. Value - 3/5 - Not too expensive. Cleanliness 2/5 - Aside from the aftertaste issue in the food, the restrooms are basically clean but you can tell their is some grime in the grout on the floor. The restaurant isn't' filthy but it's far from spotless as could be witnessed at the server area just outside the restrooms. Parking 2/5 - Depending on when you go, it can be tricky if you're not familiar with the area. There are metered spots right outside that only accept coins. There's a lot across the street which technically is for customers visiting stores in that lot. Parking there isn't likely to be a problem. The lot is pretty big near the back of it. There are some other free parking areas in walking distance if you look them up on your favorite map app. Overall 3/5 - The food is the thing thing keeps me coming back repeatedly. However I must say, that this place does some brisk business for the locals so perhaps that "greasy spoon taste" is just fine for you. For me, I probably will visit again in a year or two to see if things have changed. It's a place I would really like to be a regular at if the food taste issue was fixed. Top 1 Recommendation for the restaurant: Make sure there is a regimented process around cleaning the grill and frequently changing out frying oils. read more

Glen's Dinette has become our go-to weekend breakfast spot. We love the convenient location near DPA & 231, right on Montauk Highway. The family owned business serves breakfast all day & none of their menu items disappoint. The breakfast combo offers a lot of great options for a great price. Breakfast sandwiches do not come with home fries so don't forget to add an order. The Chicken Sandwich on the lunch menu is one of our favorites. They offer Frank's Red Hot or Tabasco which I cant help but appreciate. Their iced coffee & iced tea are my go-to beverage choices. During COVID19 they were open for take out only but have recently added tables to the sidewalk for outdoor dining. I assume they will resume indoor dining this week or next but call to confirm. Highly recommend this place for everyone! read more

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Always a great breakfast and a Welcome smile..Great for children..Eggs cooked to perfection.. read more

Everything is set up for social distancing. Food was as good as ever. The Idaho has tons of bacon and cheddar cheese. The corned beef hash is perfect. Crunchy on top, full of flavor. My son had the smiley face pancake with bananas. Bananas were caramelized and so flavorful. Belgian waffle was crispy and light. Huevos Rancheros were great. Best place for breakfast around! read more

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Loved this place for breakfast and lunch! Delicious food, great service and it looks like an old time diner. Definitely recommend but there may be a little wait. read more

Thus place is a super cute breakfast/lunch place on main Street in Babylon village. Right now during the summer they have a few tables outside and of course indoor seating. They are only open for breakfast and lunch so don't do what I did the first time I tried to come here and get here too late in the afternoon (oops). I got to Glen's around 1130am on a Tuesday and it had a pretty good amount of people but zero wait for a table. The staff was friendly and the food was good size portions and really delicious. I got the Ceasars salad and it was really good. The atmosphere is classic diner style. It's a good place to meet friends for brunch or have food with the family. read more

Great little dinette for the locals and if you're passing thru u must stop and check it out. Only bkfst and lunch so get there early. Always busy any time I've been there as it is just the best whatever you get!!! Yum on the coffee too if that's all u need !! read more

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Great little gem on Long Island. Brings you back to the 1950's look and feel. There's usually a little wait to be seated but it's worth it. Never had a bad meal and the staff are so nice and attentive. read more

Hash, hash, hash, get the hash! Very cute place that turns over quick. Right in the heart of the Babylon Village.

Great diner spot! Such a cozy quaint place for a great tasting breakfast and the cappuccino was delicious. Loved the vintage/old school feeling it gave! read more

Glen's Dinette - Cappuccino with caramel - American Near Me - Babylon, New York

The food is affordable and good! I had a veggie omelette with marbled rye and hash browns and a coffee. My friend also had an omelet with turkey bacon and a coffee. All food was enjoyed. They had outdoor seating this sunny October which was lovely. It did get crowded inside the restaurant but I can see why, people like a good breakfast place. This is the kind of place you want to make a habit of going to for breakfast every weekend. No complaints, I would come back for certain. read more

Excellent little diner and very clear why this place often has a line out the door. Excellent service, but the real winner is the hash. Just about everything is made in house and it's delicious. They have a whole cold brew station that looks pretty interesting. Worth the wait. read more

Ate breakfast this morning. It was delicious. Wish it was closer. I had the Mediterranean omelette. Coffee was good too! Staff very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

This has become my home away from home. Once you get that east coast speed down you'll fall in love with every bite of your breakfast. And there's no shortage of options either so bring a week's worth of days to try everything out. The service is great even if the place is packed to the extreme! The breakfast all day option is perfect and the generously portioned servings will fill you up and fatten you out, who cares about waistline when you have elastic? If you don't know what you want take three seconds name ingredients and the servers will have it picked out. No time flat in any combination: scramble, platter, or omelette with sides to match! When I come back to New York I'm going here First!! Remember to bring CASH. CASH ONLY! But worth it! read more

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From. Entry warmly welcomed and immediately given a piping hot coffee. Newspapers ( local and city) counter space free from clutter, i saw many orders being delivered to tables and they were old school straight up breakfast delights: pancakes, omelets, crepe like plates. Eggs served appropriate temperatures, toast as requested, and coffee refilled. Priced well. Parking ample, and easily accessible feom major highways. read more

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Most of the negative or semi negative reviews are from years ago. to me the food and service are very good and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Love love love this place !!! It's like home, the food is great. Service is friendly and they are a amazing part of Babylon Village read more

Great. A single word to sum up both times I went. A wonderful place to get a real old fashioned diner meal. The place is so awesome it's packed out open till close. that's the only problem, everyone knows it's ridiculously awesome! Every order was spot on, and the service was great. everyone was super polite and our waitress great! highly recommended. read more

I absolutely love Glen's! By far the best breakfast I've had on Long Island - a Babylon staple that doesn't disappoint. I've been countless times, but my most recent visit I sat at the counter and watched my breakfast being made! Everything is fresh and made to order (no stacks of bacon which I've seen numerous times elsewhere!). I ordered a short stack of traditional buttermilk pancakes ($5.25) and a side of sausage ($3). Both were so delicious - I love the way they cook their sausage; links sliced open-faced and cooked well done. My mom and sister both got the Traditional + bacon ($9) and loved it as well. read more

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