We are frequent customers at the Laurel, best Diner in Long Beach, NY! The food is always very fresh and delicious. Great menu options - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also order food for delivery. It always arrives quickly and hot (if the meal is hot) Today we had the unfortunate incident of someone stealing the order from our porch. After confirming the food wasn't delivered to the neighbors or side entrance, I called Laurel. Their driver confirmed the order had been delivered. Laurel told us not to worry. They would re-do the order. Great customer service If you haven't visited Laurel Diner, and want a great meal, give them a try! read more

Food is good. Prices higher than most dinners especially breakfast. The service is very friendly. In summer there is outside tables read more

In business since 1932, Laurel Diner is a classic diner in almost every sense. It's spacious and boisterous with striped booths that exude retro charm. The menu is appreciably huge, boasting everything from breakfast to sandwiches to pastas and much, much, more. About the only thing here that doesn't recall a bygone era is the pricing, which is high even by 21st-century Long Island standards. Laurel does at least offer rather generous portions (plus free coleslaw and pickles), but the food is nothing special. I went with a pastrami Reuben and a side salad in place of fries. The sandwich satisfied a craving though the meat was a bit chewy. It feels almost blasphemous, but I can get a better version down in North Carolina for about half the $20-plus cost. To Laurel's credit, the staff were at least attentive and accommodating. For those who grew up with diners like this or simply want a lot of options to choose from, Laurel Diner holds a certain appeal. Remove nostalgia from the equation, however, and it offers neither particularly good food nor a good value. read more

Laurel Diner - Pastrami Reuben with Russian dressing - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Always a great meal, one breakfast and one lunch, both amazing! Best pancakes around, light and fluffy. Nobody makes a better pattymelt!! Rare meat and well done bread just like I ordered. We'll be back many times! read more

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Came on a Wednesday at peak dinner time so it was super packed. The interior is cute and is your typical retro diner, but I was majorly disappointed by the food. Starting with the 3 alarm fries, the cheese was barely melted (don't be fooled by the ranch dressing on top) so it was basically just ranch fries mixed with slices of american cheese and jalapeños. Not that crispy and rather meh. The spaghetti and meatballs was just mildly flavored tomato sauce with what felt like reheated frozen meatballs. We ordered 2 all-american burgers and a "The Duke" burger - all 3 weren't really cooked to the right degree. Mine was meant to be medium rare and was slightly medium rare in some parts but mostly was more medium, and the ones meant to be medium were mostly medium well. The All American is your typical burger on paper but it's rather dry and also very mediocre. Honestly, nothing tasted particularly good or flavorful so giving it a 2/5 and I wouldn't recommend :( read more

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Came to the Laurel diner when we were staying on the boardwalk nearby. It was a quick walk, and you can't beat the classic vibe here. Service was great as you would expect. Place is on the small side, which can lead to it being noisy, but it wasn't too bad when we were there. Food came out quick and hot. Prices a bit higher than other diners, but that might be what's necessary to stay in business locally. I got a reuben with fries. Not the absolute best I've had, not even close to the worst, and ultimately satifying. Fries were a bit bland and I could've used more russian dressing. My wife enjoy her burger, and my son enjoyed his chicken and french fries. Egg cream was good as well, and the portions were formidable. A good dining experience all around. read more

Love this place. The whipped iced coffee is the best iced coffee on Long Island! Food is great decor is fun real throwback to the 30's. Service is fine. Whenever we come into town this is a guaranteed stop. read more

The Best Diner that ever was. I am here religiously every week. The fresh blueberry pancakes are famous for a reason. The cappuccino is art and delicious. I have never had a bad meal here. The staff is friendly and service is always quick and efficient. It's usually very busy in here but you can still have conversations without a problem. Don't get discouraged if there is a line. It moves fast and there is always the counter. I highly recommend. read more

Iconic diner in Long Beach! Breakfast food was delicious. Service was great as well! Clean! Will be back!

A very welcome part of the Long Beach dining scene the Laurel combines a retro feel a wide variety of choices and by today's standards reasonable prices read more

The staff was friendly and helpful. The waitress offered sauces, checked in with us, and was helpful in helping us decide on our orders. The diner was bright with lots of windows. Starting off, the Soup du Jour (Chicken Noodle Soup) was hot and made me feel nostalgic. The Seafood Platter had huge portions of creamed spinach, sweet potato fries, and fried fish. It was my first time trying fried scallops, but it was amazing. All the fried seafood had a good crisp. The Cookies and Cream milkshake with additional thickness came with an extra cup of milkshake to the side, which was so nice. Dipping the sweet potato fries in the milkshake made them taste almost like funnel cake. read more

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My family has been going to the Laurel Diner since it was The Laurel Luncheonette. My mom went as a kid visiting from "The City," and now she's the "mayor." We walk in, 5 different people greet her by first name. It's been remodeled, but kept the old style art-deco interior and is just great for service, food, and a great cup of coffee! I never know what I'm going to order, but as a vegetarian, I have so many choices! You never know who may walk in, maybe native son, Billy Crystal, or your neighbor from down the block. Prices are great and portions are huge! If you want an old style diner with updated style, and great food, go to the Laurel! read more

I love this place because the same people have been working there for a while, the owner or general manager seems to always be there, the food is very consistent along with the service. I absolutely love that tuna salad and they are the only place around that still has oat bran muffins. I wish it was closer read more

I ordered the Sunset Santorini salad it was so perfect The combination of the feta walnuts and fig glaze is so delicious on its own. It didn't need the grilled chicken on it. read more

Laurel Diner - Sunset Santorini salad - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Always the BEST experience. Superb service and delicious food. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Management ROCKS!

Traditional diner with a great breakfast. Also went for quick dinner. Excellent burgers. Very attentive staff. read more

I have been going here for over45 years and for the first time I have to complain. Last week and this week I ordered large take out orders and they were terrible. Not only was the food so so, the last large order ( over $100.00 ) on 3/11 was wrong and when I called they really didn't seem to care. So needless to say I will not be using them any longer. read more

The Laurel Diner - Wake Up on the Bacon I'm done asking nicely. This place is three blocks from me, the food is great overall, but the bacon situation is ridiculous. I've asked over and over for fresh bacon on my burger, and it's like nobody's listening. Every time, it's the same old, stale, chewy stuff. It's lazy, plain and simple. You've got a good diner here, but this one sloppy detail makes me not want to order from you anymore. Fresh bacon isn't hard, and it shouldn't be a special request. I'm writing this because I want to see you succeed. Fix this. Pay attention to the little things before you lose customers who actually want to support you. read more

Ordered cheeseburger medium rare, got medium no pink pretty dry. I never heard of a diner not sending Cole slaw with the burger order..... ordered burger and 2 baked potatoes. $30. Plus $5 tip. Will not be ordering from them for a long time read more

This is a 5 star diner! Impeccably clean with updated seating. They sell candy in the front which is cute and nostalgic- I ended up buying two individual york peppermint patties my daughter's favorite for a quarter each. Me and my husband both had salads which were so fresh and delicious and huge! I feel embarrassed that I ate all of mine! Service was on point and friendly. You can't go wrong coming here - this is the second time I came to this diner based on my first experience. This time was better than before. I had an arugula salad with salmon and the salmon was cooked perfectly crunchy on the outside and drizzled with my favorite balsamic vinegar. The slivered almonds mixed with the arugula made it heaven. Who says eating healthy can't be delicious! My husband's cobb salad with blue cheese looked delicious his chicken was cooked well and not dry. Keep up the good work Laurel Diner you have a fan! I will be coming to visit everytime I visit lovely Long Beach! read more

Laurel Diner - Arugula Salad with Salmon - 09/01/2024 - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

We ended up at the Laurel Diner for a very quick breakfast bite after watching the sunrise on the Long Beach boardwalk. We walked in and got seated immediately, though it was (an albeit) early Sunday morning (just about 8am). I had the Nutella French which was HUGE, but very delicious. Not sure what bread they use for this particular French toast, but I think it was challah bread. I couldn't finish the whole thing, and the Nutella (of course) just hit the spot with its delicious hazelnutty decadence. Hubby had some perfectly crispy Belgian waffles. The coffee was great too. Good and quick service. The only expected and dreadful downfall of any dining these days is really the price for me - an almost $50 bill (with tax and tip included) for 2 breakfasts and coffee is outrageous. But worth it overall and would return, for sure!! read more

Laurel Diner - Nutella French - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

What a great, fun and delicious experience! This retro diner has such a great throwback feel and thrilled they kept so much of its original design. Food was great, service was even better! Such nice, accommodating people working here! The plates were huge! The food was tasty, fresh and plentiful! Looking forward to returning to try more! read more

Laurel Diner - Retro Interior - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

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The service, the vibes and food are all five stars. The breakfast poutine and the chicken souvlaki pita are amazing.

The Laurel was much better in the '90s and early 2000s. The renovations look great and it maintains that classic diner vibe. The service is fine, but the food doesn't match the price you're paying. They market themselves as an upscale diner, but the food feels cheap and lackluster. The burgers, which used to be a highlight, just aren't good anymore. read more

Ate there twice, sick both times. Stomach pain and vomiting! Whatever it is, it doesn't agree with me. I ate bacon both times.

We were in Long Beach, NY for a family function and this is one of our go to place for breakfast when in this area. Upon entering on a Sunday morning, there was a line, but we only had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. This is your classic New York diner, and the food is as expected. The food is very down home, our omelets were cooked a little more than we prefer, but the food was good, loved the bagels and service was very good. This place brings back nostalgia and we plan on going back the next time we're in NY. read more

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While diners are not my normal "go to" restaurants I was in the mood for something simple like a chicken salad sandwich and a Pepsi. I just moved into the area and thought I'd give them a try. This is not the run of the mill diner. The place is extremely clean, servers friendly and very accommodating with "adjustments" to menu items and the food is well above average. The chicken salad sandwich visit was the first of 4 visits. My wife, rarely adventurous, ordered liver and onions on the recommendation of the server. She said she wouldn't hesitate to order it again. Soups, like chicken noodle and split pea were hearty and truly tasted homemade. Pickles and coke slaw placed in the table along with the menus. Burgers are made with Pat LaFrieda beef. This is more than a diner. Laurel Diner is more than a diner and falls into the restaurant category. read more

Laurel Diner - Pat LaFrieda Burger. - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

I used to be a frequent visitor to the Laurel during high school. When I left for college and eventually graduate school, I often craved their pancakes and hamburgers. This was a staple of my dining diet. I was back in the area connecting with a local friend this weekend and decided to try my favorite place. Unfortunately, the experience that followed was a bit execrable. A very friendly hostess greeted us. We sat at the diner bar. While the restaurant is not the biggest, and I was used to this, I felt the section we were in was crammed. A waiter dropped a glass no more than a few inches from my friend. We were unable to get anybody's attention to request to move, so we decided to stay. Upon ordering, I got an English muffin and my friend an omelette. Food came out pretty fast; however, my friend had found his omelette to be cold and soggy. My English muffin was okay and nothing too special, but it certainly appeased my hunger. What really turned me off was the service while paying. I was not greeted by the gentleman at the front at all and he simply said, in a very snappy tone, "cash or credit." I replied with credit and inserted it. While it was in the terminal, I asked if I could put tip in the plastic jar next to the machine to which he replied "No! On table or card." He was extremely hostile, and all I asked was about leaving tip money. My friend found him extremely disrespectful too. He leaned over, hit something on the machine and said, "Leave the money where you were sitting" as if he was ordering me to do so. I love this spot but the attitude was very rude. Overall a nice diner with a cool 50s diner atmosphere. read more

Came here for a business meeting and breakfast / lunch . Classic diner appeal , great service and quality food . Had breakfast and lunch ( forgot to take the breakfast picture but the omelette was spot on). Now the lunch : I ordered the burger of course l, with fries and it was excellent . Medium but still hot abs fires crispy. The world needs more diners like this one read more

Laurel Diner - My stellar cheese burger - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Always such a pleasure to go here and see familiar faces behind the counter! The food is always amazing and fresh and it has such a wonderful charm to it that is hard to put into words! read more

First time going and it won't be my last. It was crowded but we were seated right away. Everyone was very nice and the waiter and busboy were extremely attentive the entire time. They kept coming back for coffee refills. The omelette and home fries were made perfectly just the way I like it. It was huge and I had leftovers which was just as good the next day. The place was also nicely decorated with holiday decor. It was very inviting and I'm looking forward to going back again. read more

Laurel Diner - Veggie omelette with home fries and multigrain toast - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

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Anything but leisurely. Beside us was a table with disinterested mothers on cell phones while their loud undisciplined children were under the table and about, disturbing all. Even staff was distracted. Made the entire breakfast unpleasant. At some point the manager or owner should have intervened. The rude parent seemed to know others in the diner, suggesting that they may be regulars. Will not return unless locusts devour all other sources of sustenance. There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. In this case that might help, but not at expense of my rights as a diner. read more

Delicious food and great service! One of my favorite spots to go to. They have a wide range of options and they are all so tasty!!

Great service and food experience here. Went on a busy Saturday late morning. The place was full but the service was quick and polite. Greeted at the door sat and served promptly. Had two scrambled eggs sausage and toast. Everything was very fresh would have given five stars but I found it to be overpriced for breakfast. $17.54 I tipped 20% so final total was $21.05. I get prices of eggs plus bird flu 50 cents extra for each egg but this is beyond read more

Unfortunately, this was my first bad meal here in 20 years. Has something changed because my eggs Benedict was inedible. Hollandaise was thin, pale and tasteless and poached eggs were undercooked. Potatoes had no flavor, lacking the normal onions and peppers. Waiter never bought our water. Hopefully, an anomaly . read more

It's my go-to diner in Long Beach. Been many times enough that they pretty much know me in this place. For the review, if you want classic diner food that's unpretentious and gives you that neighborhood feel than this is the place to be. Burgers are high quality that use Pat LeFrieda Prime Beef. The basic lunch and breakfast items are all solid. Paninis are good as well. Overall 4.5/5 stars read more

Laurel Diner - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

I went here for steak and eggs and what I got was two scrambled eggs, toast, home fries, small shell steak and 12 oz cold beverage. $48.00 and a 20% tip.... I'm sorry but that was the last dollar you will get from me. Service was delightful, as I was getting robbed. There are many other restaurants in the area that are much less expensive. read more

Very kind staff... and a delicious, standard dinner food. We came from NYC to enjoy a day at the beach and Laurel was the perfect place to have lunch with two young kids. read more

Laurel Diner - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

I came here for the first time last week and was really impressed. I don't usually hold diners to very high standards so my expectations were low, but this place was very clean & modern with great service and even better food. I had the french onion soup which was cheesy and delicious, and a caesar salad which had great dressing. One thing I will note is that the portions are massive - so expect that in advance when ordering or prepare to take home leftovers! I had a side of fries and it was a massive plate. I can't wait to come back here and try more of the menu, there were lots of great options and even some that are vegan (for those wondering). read more

Laurel Diner - French Onion soup, Classic Caesar Salad and French fries - Diners Near Me - Long Beach, New York

Amazing service, great food, a staple in the neighborhood! When you walk in the door, they treat you like family. Can't say enough about what a gem this place is! . Definitely a must visit whenever in LB. They do breakfast RIGHT! read more