Mike's Unicorn Diner on Victory Blvd, Staten Island, is a well appointed 24 hour Greek kitchen with extensive menu and large plate portions. Prices are actually reasonable given the quantities provided which are at least enough for a second take home meal. My Eggplant Parm Wrap with Fries (Cole Slaw and pickles for the table) was stuffed with fresh nightshade, semi-spicy red gravy and melted mozzarella. A pile of crisp fries filled the remainder of the platter. I also grabbed a few sweet potato fries from my dining companion and they were actually better than my standards. The other half of my lunch is now sitting in the fridge awaiting consumption this evening. 90 seconds in the microwave should bring it nicely back to life. Service was prompt and friendly in this traditional food wagon. Four Herculean Stars for this Unicorn. read more

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I ordered Disco Fries. A diner classic since the 70's. Why did the gravy come on the side and why was there bacon on it? We also got a deluxe cheeseburger - why were the onions on it just a singular onion ring? The prices are OUTRAGEOUS. I do not recommend this diner. The service was fine. The booths are old and in desperate need of repair. read more

Came here for dinner last night with family and had a great time. Our waitress Cindy was an absolute treasure. We ordered the special Skirt Steak which came with a soup and dessert, Chicken Tenders plate and Grilled Chicken sandwich. Portions were generous and everything was cooked to perfection. A warm inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like you're home! read more

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A classic diner experience; whether you want to be in and out, or take your time, Mike's Unicorn Diner is the spot. The customer service is already friendly and your food is out relatively quickly even on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning. The portions are large and I usually always leave with a to-go bag read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I've been coming here for some time, and my 10-year-old absolutely loves it. One of the main reasons we keep coming back is because of the incredible service from Juan -- he's always smiling, helpful, and often steps in to assist tables that aren't even his. He's a true gem. Unfortunately, today's experience left a bad taste. I came in for breakfast with my daughter, and the woman who served us was incredibly rude from the start. She barely acknowledged us, didn't engage at all, and was so unpleasant that even my 10-year-old said, "Mom, she's not nice." She dropped our food on the table without a word and walked away. When I asked for butter, she looked annoyed. I later asked for the check and a to-go carton, and she rolled her eyes. That was it for me. I let the hostess know on our way out, and she simply said the server was overwhelmed. I told her Juan is busy too -- and yet he still found time to stop by, smile, and even refill my drink, which our own server never once offered to do. I'm giving this visit a 1 star because of how unwelcome we were made to feel, but I want to be clear: Juan deserves a 10. He's a perfect example of what great service should look like. The other staff could definitely learn a thing or two from him. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Came here for breakfast with the family. Our waitress wasnt so friendly but she took good care of us. This is my families go to dinner whenever we have a large group. The food is decent. The price is reasonable and the portion size is big. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

they greeted me, gave me a booth, took my order and brought out my food in less than 10 minutes! and the whole place is super clean, I was really impressed especially for a 24 hour diner. and the food was great! read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - breakfast for dinner! - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Been going to Mike's diner on Forest Ave for about 5 years now. My girlfriend, who is black, has been going there for 3 decades. The owner never says hi, or even acknowledges our existence. I dont know if he's racist, or just a miserable bastard! Like to food and the waitstaff, who are always great. U fortunately we will not be going back to his restaurant. If I ran a diner and had ongoing time regulars, I would make a point of greeting them. Heh as zero people skills. Ho hum!!​ read more

Even on a terribly cold and frosty Saturday morning, being surrounded by people who radiate friendliness, genuine warmth, and a generous glass of aromatic coffee makes all the difference. Every visit is a pleasant surprise -- these guys never disappoint, from the floor staff to the kitchen. read more

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The customer service is not the best. They are not very friendly. At the end when I paid, I had to grab my own receipt because she left the counter to go sit down. The food sucked. The food is lot. I will not be returning to this dinner. I would not recommend this dinner to anyone. read more

The tables aren't that well kept. The food is gross. It was pretty decent a few years ago but not any more. The food was so bad my poor waitress took my meal off the bill. She was very sweet and could see the disgust on my face. read more

Came here the other night around 1am, because it's the only 24 hr diner on Staten Island. The food was good and the food came out very fast! Our waitress was amazing. Very friendly and polite. She was great. The only negative thing was once we were seated we didn't get menus so we waited about 20 mins for menus and to even order a drink. Otherwise, lovely experience. read more

5 stars for friendly, welcoming customer service and cleanliness. Everyone here is super sweet to from the host that seats you, to the waiter/waitress & the checkout folks. The food is delicious. You can modify your dish with ease i.e. turkey bacon vs. regular bacon. They frequently pass around asking if you want more coffee. The bathroom is clean, the parking lot is clean & spacious. Anytime you come here the place is busy & that's a good sign. I look forward to coming here again. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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This place is very nice. Great staff. Good food. We eat here for breakfast. Place is clean Very happy here.

Great place to go late night when everything is closed. Staff are nice and food is good.

We went back for breakfast again and everything was as good as before but I ordered a veggie omelette that was not on the menu when they said they could do that. I expected it to be priced similarly to the other omelettes but they charged me $19 for an omelette that didn't even have any meat in it. It was good but when breakfast starts costing $30 with tax and tip I'll stop eating breakfast out. read more

My wife and I went here today and I must say that everything was amazing the service the waiter the food just everything was amazing I definitely recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be returning to this establishment. read more

Been coming to this diner since I was a kid. It's still the same. Comfort food, huge portions, nice folks. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - a unicorn on the menu - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Had to go to court this morning, in Staten Island, after I dropped my wife and her friend off at La Guardia. Problem was I had to drop them at 5 am. Then drive to SI. Looked for an open diner. Found this place. Not bad. Look at what I had.: read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - Hungry Man Breakfast - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Mike's Diner is a great restaurant with a awesome selection of delicious meals! Breakfast lunch, and dinner Must try corn, beef, or pastrami club friendly with fast service ask for Jimmy He runs the restaurant like a well oiled machine. read more

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I've been coming here since I was a kid and always had a good experience but unfortunately it will be my last. I came here like around 2am from a good night of non alcoholic partying. I was sat by the host and some Middle Eastern waiter asked us for our drink and I asked for a Diet Coke with lemon and ten minutes past no diet no coke no lemon and I turned around to see the waiter just sitting down so I signal for him and he pointed at a waitress. So after another ten minutes the waitress came over and asked us for our drink orders. No drinks for 25 minutes, the food was cooked on a dirty burnt grill and to top it all off the drug addicted waitress asked me if I could tip he with weed? Not coming back because this place is run by lowlifes read more

The service was at the slower end and took approximately 10 minutes to be served after sitting down, since our waitress was chatting up a storm with the table behind us. Then our food took another 30 minutes to come out. Our food was mediocre at best, with our breakfast eggs being incredibly drenched in oil. The portion size is huge but the quality of the food was definitely on the lower end. It was a decent experience and not a bad place to visit if you have time and patience. Thank you for reading and good luck! (: read more

This is probably the best diner on Staten Island. They have the best quality food and plenty of parking as most of the diners have been taken all by Mike's and the rest have gone by the wayside.. The food is always fresh & and the staff, very very friendly. Oh, did I mention that they had the best cheesecake any diner could offer on Staten Island? read more

Never coming back here after hearing racial slurs from the back kitchen. Came to Mikes Unicorn Diner on 11/29/21 with my wife and kids. As we walked inside, we were waiting for someone to come and seat us. All of the employees were bickering back and forth so no one helped us... while we were at the bar watching this scene... for about 10-15 minutes after we sat down, finally someone took our order and brought us water. We ordered a Tex-Mex scramble with grits and some side dishes. It took almost an hour for our food to come out, which gave us time to watch the owner and all the employees argue with each other.. what a scene to say. The food finally comes out and the food was horrible. It had ZERO seasoning on it. None. I was taken by surprise because of the reviews. Food would've been better at Dennys/I-Hop. The grits was like water. We sent the grits back and decided to drench our food with sauce, salt and pepper just to get food in our system before a 4 hour drive. The check comes and the grits was still on it even though the person helping us said they would take it off. Then they charged us $3.11 for pice de gallo which was just diced tomatoes & we all know that aint pico de gallo. Our server even asked us if there was "anything weird about the food?" .. we didnt want to extend this experience so we said "No problem" .. then she continued to say "let me know, because i need an excuse to fight Maria" and then pointed at the kitchen. Its very strange for someone to be asked without saying anything if there us anything WEIRD about the food. And THEN I hear some people in the kitchen shouting RACIAL SLURS. I was with my kids for crying out loud! At this point we are fed up - we pay the bill and leave. Do not eat here. Horrible food & horrible service. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - I ordered this for my kid...sent it back right away, don't even know what it was - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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I want to say how thrilled my kids and I was tonight. It was so amazing. How they treated my family made them feel so special. Every time I go I feel like family. I been going there for a year. I kept going because of Shirley first she is so funny happy entertainment service top notch. Then you have Jamie and Chrisy they are so kind holding down the fort together working together making sure everyone is good. I love the the fact anytime coming in is a pleasure with all three workers I have came to love and respect them and this place. Chief food always amazing never disappoint and food is always on time never have to wait long. I will sending friends and family there. read more

Who can resist a place with unicorn in its name? Well, the answer is everyone. They don't follow the menu, the food is garbage, and they argue with customers. I ordered a simple roast beef sandwich listed as a club that came with fries and coleslaw. I got an inedible roast beef sandwich piled with iceberg and fatty roast beef and no bacon. Also, no fries. The coleslaw was def not made in house either. I called to complain and was told to take it up with the company that processes their orders, but I reminded him I signed the receipt in store. So he gave me some money back, fine. Not worth it in my opinion. I also purchased a cannoli in the restaurant which, for $5.50, was sorely disappointing. Not filled all the way with a soggy shell. Avoid this place. For real. read more

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Overall a pleasant experience at Mike's Unicorn Diner. The waitress was very kind and nice, however, they weren't wearing a mask but it was 3 am so it's alright. They also did not check for our vaccination status. Most of the food was delicious, by the end, we were stuffed. The hot chocolate was decent, but I was displeased that a small mug of it was around $3-$4. The curly fries and fried pickles were the highlight of the meal. The bacon wasn't too crispy, and the omelette was alright. I asked for a spinach mushroom and tomato omelet, but they unfortunately left out the tomato. The oreo cheesecake was delicious though. The coke float was also pretty good. read more

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Food - OK Service - Great: Shelia is good and goes above and beyond Ambiance - Plus: Clean and Comfortable. Minus: TV show and commercials were depressing read more

I would say maybe a 3.5...but it's 2021 and yelp cant provide that feature so i have to lower my rating ... Tried the food the first time here and a few things..... PROS: The service was quick and the staff were friendly. They provided generous portions (ordered Mexican omelette and a western omelette for my girlfriend). CONS: the home fries were saturated in garlic salt powder, effecting they rest of the dish and making it extremely hard to finish the meal and so that is what happened - couldn't finish it ! Ahhh , would still return but would request a lighter hand on seasoning (Usually I like my food seasoned and full of flavor but they overdid it ) read more

I never had a problem with my order until now. I made sure I made a notation that one of the breakfast orders could not have any onions or peppers in the home fries ::like I have in the past:: because the person has a allergy. All was looking good until I had to grab their medication because there was still peppers and onions in the home fries. I had also ordered a ham and cheese omelet and that also had pieces of peppers and onion in it when it's not even supposed to have that in it. So if you have an allergy please just recheck your food before you eat your food. read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - The notation I made just to make sure there was no peppers and onions. - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Food is decent, but overpriced! Like every other Mike's Place on Staten Island. I like they still give you coleslaw and pickles with lunch/dinner like all diners used to do. read more

Quick quick quick! Got seated quickly for a table of two despite there was a line at the door on a Saturday morning. Waitress was right on it with bringing us water and asked if we were ready to order. I followed my coworkers lead as he's been here several times. Ordered the mikes special based on his recommendation. Filled with ham, sausage, bacon, three eggs cooked to however you liked, and homestyle potatoes. Portion was huge when they brought it out. Definitely enough for two! Delicious and great and most importantly, it came out fast because I was hungry! What a filling Saturday afternoon...packed with friendly Staten islanders read more

Mike's Unicorn Diner - Mikes special - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Excellent food, very clean and the service is outstanding. The waitresses are courtesy polite and are always cheerful and go above and beyond to satisfy customers. read more

Food is good, but delivery is abysmal. They always forget something and then they have an attitude when you call to complain. They never apologize or issue you a credit. Extremely rude and uncaring towards regular customers who spend a lot of money here, the prices are high. No matter how many times you ask them to check the order when you call, they still don't. Will be taking my delivery business and money elsewhere. read more

Food is maybe edible at best. Here is my interaction: Me to waitress: Excuse me. (as she hangs with her table of friends) Waitress: I'll be right with you (as she continues to talk to her friends) Me: What's on the falafel sandwich? Waitress: I have no idea. I'm only here a month. (Stands there and stares at me instead of **FINDING OUT** what is on a falafel sandwich.) Me: okay, I guess I'll just have popcorn chicken platter. (Waitress writes down order and returns to table of friends) PS: the conversation with her friends was about some kind of video game about goblins and dragons. I had no napkins. No utensils. Lucky I had a straw. Didn't check on me once. Didn't offer me a water refill. Nothing. Manager finally saw me looking frustrated and asked if I was okay or needed anything. Waitress was standing 5 feet from me the whole time. She turned, looked at me, and went back to her dungeons and dragons friends. Now she goes to get my check and the manager yells at her because another table complained about *no napkins*. As I write this, my fingers are sticking to the keyboard because I had to lick them clean. (Gross right?) Manager chewed her out again before I left. She denied the other table asked for anything. I personally heard them three times. The manager tells her "you have to treat everybody equally". They were POC. Interesting. Probably my worst dining experience ever. F this place. Owners-- 4:30AM on 6/22. I suggest you look at your cameras for all you to need to see. read more

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Mike's!!! I am glad you get a lower rating on Yelp because you are packed on the weekends that if more people knew the truth, we'd never get in! First, big high five for your support of the disabled community. I hesitate to eat out because of rare bad experiences like we had an Annadale Terrace (awful treatment towards disabled customers and mediocre food). Today, I quietly asked how we can get a wheelchair in. Right away the man at the door ran over and opened a side door with a ramp to let us in. Then, the other host immediately found us a table with more than enough room for the wheelchair. The hosts didn't even bat an eye. One of the hosts (older man) made our dining experience so special. He made sure we were extra comfortable and well taken care of. He's a gem and one of the big reasons I will be back and recommending the diner to all my local friends and family. The entire staff is so pleasant. They knew many of the regulars. I had the turkey club. It overflowed with fresh, juicy carved turkey, crispy bacon, crunchy iceberg lettuce and juicy tomatoes. The fries were crispy and hot. My husband had the chicken club. They have a beautiful bakery counter. Their menu is extensive and it's clear most people are repeat customers. Thank you for making our Sunday extra special and filling our bellies with delicious food. read more

This place is trash. Do not order. Should have had my food over an hour ago. Guy on the phone laughs in my face. Says he only has one driver. Said it will be there in 15 minutes an hour ago. I'll never use this place. I'm disgusted at the service read more

This is easily the best diner on the island, and is my go to place after a fun night out with my friends. The service is almost always friendly and the food just hits the spot. I think in the many years I've been going here I've only had 1 or 2 unpleasant experiences, but the staff is always willing to fix whatever the issue is! If you're craving diner food, make sure Mikes is in the name for the best diner food you can get. read more

Best grilled cheese ever so buttery like I love prices good and fast delivery just wished they included the pickles and coleslaw

You do not see many 24/7 diners anymore. Mike's is one of them and glad they are holding strong. The food is your typical diner grub. $18 for an omelette is insane but I guess thats what inflation does to you. They do have parking in the back which is convenient. The service was good as well so no complaints there. I love diners and I hope they stay around for a while. With that being said, its hard for them to go above 3 stars. Good ole comfort food but $18 for an omelette is wild. read more