Now since I was splitting the area for points Northeast & needed a large breakfast for filling up purposes good thing I had some weird sleeping last night & in turn after turning in my room key for place we'll cover after you'll see why. Opted for two pancakes, two eggs (over hard) home fries & sausage patties & yes black coffee. Overall portions done well/accurate & service was promptly done (one who was my servers Mothers Day remembered me) and even if after the opening bell still adequate time to get set, served, eat & go from there and still same atmosphere (checked on the music played & turns out mix of Puerto Rico & Mexico) & if you noticed the photos yes they have unique plates/cups. read more

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What an awesome little diner! It gives the feel of an old 50's style diner. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful and attentive to our needs. The food was amazing, cooked fresh and served hot. We will definitely be back next year on our annual trip out this way. read more

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Jack's Diner has quickly become my go to Albany diner. It's a small diner, with maybe 10 tables and some counter seating. Every time I've gone the place has been busy, but I managed to get a seat right away. Service is quick and organized. The diner is worn in but not in a shabby way; if you are very into "aesthetics" this may not be the place for you. If you are into delicious unpretentious diner food that is delicious and affordable, then get on over to Jack's! They have a Mexican menu in addition to the standard diner food. I have yet to come at dinner time but am looking forward to the day I try out their tacos! Their parking lot is tiny, but there is plenty of street parking in the area. read more

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Found this little diner just recently and gotta say I am decently impressed! If you're looking for some classic diner food for some GREAT PRICES really this is your place. On top of classic breakfast diner food they have authentic Mexican cuisine with AMAZING flavor, very unexpected for a random diner but nonetheless really worth the drive over to try it! The service there is so welcoming and the waitresses are super friendly, accommodating and fast! As well the vibe of the restaurant is just very cute, the old fashion diner vibe is always fun. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is the parking for the place is kind of a nightmare as it's very limited but it's very much worth it can't wait to come back! read more

Was so excited to check this classic diner out. This diner is a dive but for me some of the best meals have been had at dives unfortunately this was not one of them. The food was OK but nothing great. The french onion soup was bland and oily. They did bring around a Mexican menu and maybe that would have been better than traditional diner food. Unfortunately, we order the more traditional meal choice. The Service though was wonderful and staff were friendly and attentive. Diner needs some TLC and clearly should its age but it was fun to see and experience. read more

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I love this place! My boyfriend and I come all the time. The food selection is awesome. The staff is incredible and the food is delicious. Super cute old-timey feel inside. 10/10 recommend read more

Jack's Diner - Birria Tacos and Chicken Wing special - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Peruvian. Typically a bit over-priced for cheap foods. Clean, decent. TVs that don't work. NOT AMERICAN. Tabasco sauce! Pleasant for a little diner. Just don't expect American food like they advertise. Latin American Spanish speakers will feel almost Home. read more

It's been around since I was a child.. My parents used to take me to the Dinner. The food is always good and I always enjoy eating there.. It's always nice to go there for lunch.. The restaurant is always open for lunch.. I recommend it for you to go there for dinner or lunch..Especially if you're in town.. read more

Love the waitresses! But this place has become ghetto. Nobody here says anything to anyone if they are disturbing customers. We have no lie 5 people phones turned all the way up while customers were trying to talk and eat peacefully. These places need to have a policy no volume on phones. read more

Cozy diner, warm staff, delicious bites. Best onion rings in Albany! Can't wait to try more food. read more

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Jack's is an Albany staple. It's got new managers. The food is just a little too dry for anything but a four star rating. My burger was stale and it had no toppings! No side, either... Jack's has a nice silver and red streamline shell but the food needs a new Chef; or the Chef needs new inspiration. The cole slaw floated in a water. The coffee was pasty. If the kitchen can't do a simple American burger - what's the happs, sisters?? I am seated on ripped seats.. Step it up managers! Get with the real culinary program. Review: 4 read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with Jack's diner! We ordered chilaquiles verdes, chicken chimichanga omelette, and a pupusa revuelta. Everything was delicious, and came out quickly. Will add more details to this later! read more

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I like coming to pick up a few pupusas, which are delicious and hit the spot. Friendly staff. Have not eaten in yet, only have had takeout.

While you expect a true Diner to be a bit rough around the edges and need a little TLC, Jack's Diner in Albany just felt a bit gross. Everything was sticky and seemed in poor repair, taped up signs, servers that just weren't interested in serving and food which was pretty bland. Was it passable for what it was? Sure. But I couldn't see myself returning. read more

Jack's Diner - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

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The most amazing tacos. The seasoning and the sauce were superb. I will return next time I travel to Albany airport.

Caesar with chicken was so so. Dressing was excellent. French onion soup was so so. Service was excellent. Edgy neighborhood. Will not return. read more

Jack's diner is our favorite place to go every time we land in Albany. The food is delicious, the service is fast and friendly, and the restaurant is always clean. Classic diner with great ambience. Recommended! read more

I visit this diner every single time I have a business trip to Albany. Been coming here for over 10 years. It is truly a throwback diner experience with the look, the great service, the delicious piping hot food and extensive menu. I have had breakfast including eggs over home made corn beef hash with toast and potatoes, it's all just good. They are expanding their menu to include authentic latino dishes like birria tacos and I can't wait to try that next time. The is a must stop on you way through Albany! read more

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Customer service is always topnotch. Food is always amazing with a huge variety for a small dinner. I love how they have a combination of typical American diner that they've perfected mixed with Mexican and Salvador flavored dishes. Definitely a go to place read more

Nothing stood out as unique with their food, service or ambience. If you like a diner and the general options offered, there's many available to satisfy your preferences. read more

It seems like the last few reviews I have made have all been 5 stars. It's easy when I walk into a restaurant and they constantly exceed my expectations. Jack's diner was no exception. My wife and I were on our way to a conference in Albany and had some time for breakfast. Looking on Yelp, we found Jacks... GLAD we did! All the reviews spoke about how good the food was and somebody even mentioned the small parking lot which wound up not being an issue as we parked on the street along side he diner. I love these old style diners. As we walked in many people said hello and told us to sit where ever we wanted to. As soon as our server came over, I knew we were on for a great experience. A simple order of eggs over easy with sausages and a vegetable omelette. (see picts). This food was perfectly prepared. Vegetable omelette well done for my wife was perfect with loads of fresh vegetables and my over easy was just that... over easy. Great sausage links and wonderful potatoes. This will definitely be our new breakfast spot when we're in Albany for our Kiwanis conferences and conventions. Kudos to the team here at Jack's for serving up a great meal. read more

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Edible but not deserving of any diner stars here. Mediocre at best, Possibly new owners transitioning to a different menu. read more

Favorite FAVORITE FAVORITE DINER IN ALBANY! The food, the service, the coffee, the ambiance. Everything is great. Love it and in my regular stops list for breakfast and lunch! read more

Definitely Not Like The Old Jack's! The Service Was Horrendous! The Food Was Repulsive! Who Can't Cook A Over Medium Egg? This Place Can't The Bacon Was Shriveled Up As Though It Was Deep Fried! Home Fries Were Barely Grilled No Wonder No One Here ! Never Again !!! read more

First time flying to Albany and we wanted to try a diner. Found Jack's Diner on yelp and we wanted to check it out. It did not disappoint! Will definitely come back! read more

We stopped by Jack's Diner today for the first and were quickly greeted and seated in a corner booth. While the nostalgic diner is showing its age, it is comfortable and looks to be clean. They offer a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items; since we were there for breakfast, we chose the huevos rancheros, french toast, and a side of sausage. The huevos came with two eggs, a pinto bean chili, rice with peas and bay leaves, tortilla chips, and a side of sour cream and salsa. It wasn't fancy but it was good and the eggs were cooked to my liking: over medium. The side of sausage was two large, plump links and tasted good. The menu states it's made from homemade challah bread; it definitely is not. While good, it lacked any spices such as sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg. Our server was extremely pleasant and helpful and checked on us a couple of times during our meal. While we had a primary server, the staff works as a team as they check on each other's tables. Good food at a reasonable price. I saw on another site that someone said the restaurant is racist. While I did not experience what that reviewer did, during my visit I observed all customers were treated equally despite varying races and ethnicities. read more

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A great pizza with fresh vegetables (like mushrooms and peppers) chopped fine, crustless with great taste. Nice interior and very friendly

Small, friendly staffed diner. Everything looks good. Wide variety of food also. Will return when in the area.

If you need a diner and can find something else, I'd suggest that. I got a turkey club with Cole slaw in the sandwich and asked for fruit instead of fries. What I got was a very light serving of turkey and sugary fruit from a can. Quite disappointing. Service was also quite slow and inattentive as they were not busy at all. The parking is also very limited and quite messy. Sorry, Jack. read more

I walked in alone this morning looking for a great breakfast. I found the place not busy and plenty of seats at the counter. I sat at the counter on a stool where I struggled to figure out where to put my feet. After sitting there for 5 minutes with two servers standing and chatting with another patron 5 feet away, no "good morning", no "hello", no "I'll be right with you," I got up and left. Apparently, the staff is not eager to serve or earn their living. I think I'll give Gateway Diner my money instead (review to follow). read more

Jack's Diner - Jack's Diner - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Not like we remember! We went for a dinner influence not there anymore. Things move on!

Food is nice and the quantity is very good. Ham - well cooked Toast - well cooked Butter, Jam, Syrup - Abundant Egg - Well cooked Sausage - Ok. Not the best but edible Home fries - Edible and tasty to an extent. Coffee - No refills till you ask. Seating - Congested but works Servers - Professional but need headcount Overall - 4/5 Recommended? Yes read more

Jack's Diner - Diner picture - Indoor - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Classic diner experience with comfort food in a cozy setting. Farmer's Omelette- The potatoes were the best part of this dish. They were very well seasoned and had the right amount of crunchiness but smooth potato interior. The omelette itself was good but it was more vegetable than egg. Large portion size though for a reasonable price. Pancakes- simple classic soft pancakes. They were a large size but very plain to me. I prefer my pancakes to be crispy on the outside with a soft interior. This could be improved with some fruit, chocolate or butter. read more

Jack's Diner - Farmer's Omelette with delicious potatoes and white bread toast - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

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It's an old school diner with a tiny parking lot on the outside, it's quite comfortable inside. The service was incredible, food was ready pretty fast and the staff was very friendly. The food was absolutely outstanding, I'm depressed at how many other diners we tried before this one. I had corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, hime fries and toast. The hash was fresh and the crisp on everything was perfect. My wife had French toast, eggs and bacon ordered well done ( I love her but she is very particular) it was outstanding. She loved it. This is our new go to breakfast spot. read more

Jack's Diner - Corned beef hash, scrambled eggs and home fries (please excuse my hot sauce) - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

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We had an evening dinner. The menu offered didn't include the usual burgers &breakfasts but they assured us we could have that if we wanted. I had a shrimp chimichanga&a papusa -both fresh and delicious, Ordered from a picture menu. Tres Le he cake&cheesecake both amazing. Service and staff kind &helpful & yup It's a diner car -very retro with lots of newspaper articles detailing the history. I would go again! read more

Classic diner experience. Cute little place. Felt as though I was in a comfortable and relaxed 1970 atmosphere. Loved it. Food good. Specials leaned toward Latino flair and looked great. Will come back for those. This time we just did the classic breakfast experience and was not disappointed. Thank you! read more

We're new to Albany and wanted a diner that could serve both breakfast and lunch. Jacks hit the spot! Excellent service, tasty food and a great retro vibe. You can't go wrong with a meal at Jack's! read more

Jack's Diner - A great Bacon Cheeseburger! - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

First what a cute place! Little tiny diner with parking! tucked in next to a glass replacement business. Menu was extensive with everything breakfast option I could think of. Food was delicious and service prompt and charming. read more

Really delicious. I ordered the huevos rancheros and the ranchero sauce was really good. The chili and rice was a nice addition. I never considered those breakfast items but they worked well. I'll come back next time I'm in town. read more

This is a really cute place. The people are so nice and the food is delicious. I am definitely coming back soon. I had breakfast and my friend had a burger. I would of took a picture but everything was eaten so fast. Really good. read more