Rude employees, the girl gave attitude that was helping me when i picked up, i got lectured on the phone when i ordered something that was no longer on their menu, the guy was really helpful though and friendly don't know his name, got a good amount of stuff to pick up everything was pretty good but rice pudding was old i'd assume it was congealed and lumpy. read more

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I like this dinner because it is close to my house and it has good service. They have really good pancakes but just pretty good eggs. I would recommend this place to people who like breakfast and lunch food. read more

This is a very nice place to come and be with friends and family. Local place the food is good and the stuff are nice too. I will recommend it read more

Solid. Well done diner. Well run and they look after you. Get in early before the queues in season!

Clean, quick service... breakfast was delicious. Didn't have to wait at all on a Friday morning. Felt safe being there with the COVID protocols put in place. Surprised it was empty. Great diner food in downtown East Hampton. read more

Everyone that works here was very nice, but the food was ehh. Eggs and toast were fine, but the potatoes were wet and mushy, and the bacon was cardboard stiff. I eventually had to just stop chewing it and spit it into my napkin. Disappointed read more

I'm so glad I found this restaurant! I recently moved out East and needed a place to grab lunch during the week! I am obsessed with a good Greek salad and let me tell you John Papas has it!! Truly amazing. I refer all my clients to John Papas Cafe! read more

Nice diner in East Hampton. Located right off Main Street / Montauk Highway. Just a little bit north of the highway. Super cut and small. This diner is clean. Its nothing fancy, but it's a diner! Typical big diner menu. For a waffle and a decent cup of coffee, you can't go wrong. I also had a burger here one. Nothing great, but solid when in a pinch and you want to eat somewhere that's unpretentious and casual. Staff is pretty friendly and they're fast. read more

This place is not my thing. If you are going to try it limit to breakfast. Food is incredibly average. I always order my omelet soft and it never arrives as ordered. Toast consistently cold. I must say that the servers are very pleasant and efficient. As for many places in the Hamptons. Lack of competition breeds mediocrity. This place wouldn't last five minutes in NYC. read more

John Papas Cafe - Good for breakfast only - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Hampton, New York

One of the last "old school joints" left in east Hampton. Food and service have been consistently good since I can remember, and we are talking 1999, 6th grade dinners before the movies. Titanic. New ownership continues the legacy without skipping a beat. Maybe even adding one. A+ read more

Camping in east Hampton and decided to give this place a try. Was seated quickly. A couple of men and a family came in and were seated. The family asked to be moved to a booth. Still haven't ordered yet and the server moves them over. Then she goes to the two guys who came in after us gets their order. Then back to the family who places there order. Still sitting there and haven't ordered or even been giving water. At which point I walked out. Not sure how the food was but the service was shit. read more

the service was prompt and efficient. I have enjoyed eating at JP for many years under the previous owners. I had eggs Benedict, the worst Hollandaise I've ever had. I ended up with severe diarrhea. It was inedible. read more

It's familiy's fave place for breakfast! yummy pancakes and muffins.My fave is tuna melts cos, it literally just melts in ur mouth

I went on a Sunday afternoon at around 2 PM. Unlike everything else in the area, John Papas has this neighborhood-oriented and family feel. We waited more than twenty minutes as we got there toward the end of the brunch rush on a Sunday morning. I had really been in the mood for some bacon and home fries, but unfortunately, by the time we got there at 2, there were no home fries left. I opted for a lunch option and had fries, fried chicken, and tap water. The chicken was some of the best I ever had. Surprisingly, my only complaint was the tap water. I ordered this as I did not want to incur an unnecessary expense while out there. It was absolutely DISGUSTING and should not be served at all - there should be a warning about this. I felt like I was drinking straight out of a toilet bowl! I would have happily paid the extra money for a bottled water, had I been told. The service was great. As it was still a bit busy because of brunch, we sat at the counter. I have no complaints about this, since we were served promptly. It took less than two minutes for us to get our food, and as soon as we were done, we asked for the check and got it promptly. Everything was seamless! I really love how family-oriented this place is -- it is a nice respite from the rest of the Hamptons pretentiousness. I felt like I was at a diner in Astoria and not eating in East Hampton. I hope John Papas continues to keep the ambiance, but do hope someone does something about that water.. read more

Went here for breakfast because it was recommended - ordered 2 eggs scrambled with broccoli and cheese, broccoli cost and extra $1.75 and was raw. Cheese was a slice of kraft laid on top and barely melted. Served with 1/4 cup of squishy hash browns. Really less than impressed. The bread was good and it's probably the cheapest place to eat in the area. Was going to he 3 stars but then she didn't split the check, and we each paid with a cut she just charged each of us half. Separate checks really should be the norm. Not the rave review place that we were led to believe. read more

Greek diner with good food, decent service, and okay prices. The atmosphere isn't that great. I definitely feel like they could do more with the place and keep later hours. I recommend the tuna melt on the garlic bread (if you like tuna). read more

I actually like the atmosphere - dineresque, no bs, old school milkshake at the bar type of place. We come here to grab a meal when we just want to have a low key informal meal or for take out. My father in law, who's almost 80, still comes here every morning to read his paper and get away from everyone early morning. I like these simple diners. It's a nice change from all the restos we go to with the fam when we're in town. When husband and I pass our days alone, we come in here to wind down. read more

Compared to anywhere in the Hamptons, the food is affordable diner food. I used to work around the corner for one summer and I would get their gyro on a regular basis. It's really good but you need to order extra yogurt sauce on the side!!!!! They don't put enough in. read more

This was my first time going to this restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised. It's surrounded by typical East Hampton stores and restaurants but somehow it has a very local feel. My waiter directed me to order the flounder and I wasn't disappointed. He was really helpful and welcoming, and kept me entertain with his dry humor. The food was well seasoned and you are given endless options in sides, sauces and preparation. It's nothing fancy but I love this little slice of reality in the middle of retail central. Don't get me wrong I love East Eggie shopping and fine dining, but sometimes a sista needs to get her grub on. Love this place! read more

John Papas Cafe is more like a diner, but it's the Hamptons so prices are a bit higher. Food is pretty good and predictable. I came here for breakfast and had an enjoyable omelette. read more

John Papas Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Hampton, New York

Another Hamptons favorite I have been eating in for more years than I can remember. When you are fed up with Hamptons attitude come here. This is a true down to earth restaurant if ever there was one. Everyone eats here and you should too! It is a Greek Diner kind of place - but not a diner. The spinach pie, dolma and Greek salad are great. You can really trust these folks. read more

This place was great. I love a good diner and this one is a good one. Very down to earth and the prices are reasonable for East Hampton!! That's actually my main reason for going there. It seemed affordable and classic (it was) and I was pleasantly surprised I got chocolate chip pancakes with fruit. I was so glad to see that fruit was actually fresh (strawberries and blueberries) when I was expecting a goopy stewed mess. They gave a good sized portion as well. Also got a fresh lemonade and it was SUPER fresh. I could see the lemon pulp at the bottom. And they let you add your own sugar so that was nice. The service was really good. It was crowded because it was Sunday brunch time but we didn't wait too long, maybe 15 min and then we were seated at the counter. Someone came right away and made sure we'd ordered. I left feeling full and happy. I would definitely go back here. It was a welcome respite from the pretentiousness of the rest of east hampton. read more

Great service. Very quick. Very clean. And food was delicious!! French fries were amazingly delicious lol. A lot of times, "diner fries" are that great. I definitely recommend this place. Will come again if out this way (we live about 40 min west). read more

Exceptional food and service!!! The staff was very attentive and the food came out quickly. Definitely recommended!!

The servers that work here are an absolute joke. They are very rude and have customers eating other restaurants food at the tables.... Horrible service! read more

Great lunch/breakfast spot. My friends and I were staying in Amagansett and wanted a quick breakfast before driving back to NYC. I found this gem on yelp. We were seated fast, server was quick and attentive. Everything we had was good! read more

I would give more than 5 stars to this diner if I could. We went there countless times over the years, and not a single time were we disappointed. Every single item on the menu we tried, we loved. read more

I've been going to John Papas since I was younger. It's a great I love the place. but its always packed and service was a little slow. nice place though. read more

OK for burgers and tuna melts - fantastic shakes. Breakfast is horrible - they do evil things to eggs - how can a diner mess up eggs? Pancakes are only barely passable, stick with the waffles. The environment is classic diner. The wait times can be classic Hamptons. read more

I've always loved going to John Papas for breakfast but as of NOW I HATE John Papas. I just find it absurd that I am not allowed to have Mac and cheese because I am not under 12 years old. ITS RIDICULOUS. Did the Mac and cheese company say only 12 and under can consume Mac and cheese? No. read more

so glad to have discovered a diner-ish go-to for when I'm doing library time out here...I need only walk up the block into the main part of town. Very clean. read more

Wonderful staff. Great comfort menu. Authentic Greek options. This evening there were many interesting special soups and main dishes, but I ordered Moussaka off the regular menu for $18. I was surprised by a generous Greek salad and also delicious large pieces of hot garlic bread, both included! The perfectly prepared Moussaka followed. Barely had room to finish. Have eaten here many times at their counter and at tables. Very well run restaurant. Always excellent value. read more

It is what it is. A luncheonette. The food and service are good. Very convenient for a quick bite.

An easy 10/10. Food was amazing, from pancakes to chicken souvlaki, and service was friendly and excellent. This restaurant is handling the COVID pandemic very well and we will definitely return. read more

Great local small Greek restaurant. Great staff and food, but it gets busy

As pickins are slim for 4PM lunch/dinners in late March, we swung by this place on a whim. It should really be called John Papas Diner, because that's exactly what it is - a small, quaint diner. The decor is from the 70's, the menu probably hasn't changed in decades and the staff is friendly but crude. I had a decent burger, my wife had OK soup and the kids mac n' cheese was pretty typical. The killer for me was the choice of beers: 5, and none on tap! I settled for an Amstel but really wanted something delicious. I won't go back....at least for another 30 years. read more

Could not even come to this place. Could not find parking, and the dum question is who wants to pay for parking at an overrated cafe that is overpriced for a small fucking order. Wish I could give zero stars. read more

Eat there often. Good fresh food. Nice people. Good service. No hampton attitude. Been eating there 25years Still satisfied.

"Off Night For Dinner" Usually very good. But last night we were extremely disappointed. 1- Food took a very long time. People who came in after we did were served and finished before our order came. 2- My fish order came not as I ordered. (I accepted it, anyway. I waited so long and I was hungry.) 3-Sides came out late. I had finished my main course already. If I waited for side, food would be cold. When we asked for sides, waiter did not go grab them from kitchen. Instead, he took new orders from patrons. After a while, my companion got up and asked owner behind counter to get them. 4- When baked potato did arrive, I asked for butter. (Three times!) Twice to waiter. No avail. I asked a bus girl, who finally got it. Not too promptly, either. The potato had cooled down by the time I got it. 5-My companion got his side veggies. Mine came way afterwards. My side of vegetables were not what I ordered. Waiter said they "ran out." 6-I had to ask for water refill. No one came over to table to ask how everything was. In all fairness, I'd give it 5 stars on a normal night and 1 Star last night. So I gave it 3 Stars. The waiter seemed overwhelmed. And did someone not show up on the kitchen? They seemed short-handed. Waiter appeared to be inexperienced. read more

Terrible, the server is inattentive, the bacon was old I had to ask someone to serve me, twice. No one checked in to see how my meal was going. I saw my server 3 times; first to take my drink order, then my food order, the to place the check down. I will not be returning and will not recommend to anyone. Terrible. read more