Miss Monticello Diner: A Catskills Tradition I recently stopped for lunch at Miss Monticello Diner with friends, continuing our annual tradition of dining there as we travel west to Pennsylvania. With a table of eight, we were impressed by how efficiently and professionally our server handled the large group. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and the experience was a wonderful start to our journey. I ordered the lamb shank from the specials menu, served over a bed of rice and accompanied by matzo ball soup. Both were excellent. The lamb was tender and flavorful, while the matzo ball soup was comforting and well prepared. It was exactly the kind of satisfying, home-style meal I hope to find at a classic diner. What makes Miss Monticello especially memorable, however, is its history. The diner has been a community anchor and beloved Catskills landmark for nearly a century. Its roots date back to the late 1920s or 1930s, and it began as a classic silver train-car diner before evolving and expanding over the decades to serve both local residents and visitors to the Catskills during the height of the Borscht Belt era. For many years, the diner was operated by its original owner, Carl Salomon. In 1991, it entered a new chapter when Dimitrios "Jimmy" and Dimitra Nikolados, Greek immigrants, purchased the restaurant. Jimmy, who had immigrated from Chios, Greece, to Brooklyn in 1969, brought his New York diner experience to Monticello. Under the Nikolados family, the menu expanded to include popular Greek and Mediterranean specialties alongside traditional American diner favorites. Today, the family legacy continues through Jimmy's sons, George and Steve Nikolados, who have helped maintain the diner as a genuinely family-run establishment. George has also been deeply involved in the local community and went on to serve as Mayor of the Village of Monticello. Miss Monticello Diner is more than just a place to grab a meal--it is part of the history and character of the Catskills. The combination of good food, friendly service, family ownership, and nearly a century of local history makes it a worthwhile stop. A wonderful place to continue an annual tradition. read more

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This is a pretty old school diner. Typical boothes, counter, stools and even a couple of newspapers to read. And everything was in tiptop shape and clean. Even the bathroom was updated and clean. My bride and I hopped over from Resorts World. Took less than 10 minutes. We have the fondest memories of this area. Our server, or as we said back in the day, waitress, Evelyn, was friendly and fantastic. We had delicious omelets with potatoes and we each substituted muffins for toast. Gloria had a mushroom & cheese with a blueberry muffin. I had a veggie omelet with a toasted bran muffin which was toasted to perfection on the grill. Everything was tasty, hot and accurate. Evelyn was a crackerjack on coffee refills. And the coffee was way better than what was served at Resorts. This will be our goto whenever we are in the area! read more

Miss Monticello Diner - I can't wait to have my leftovers tomorrow!! - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

Miss Monticello is a classic American diner located in Monticello. It's on the main drag and loved by the locals. I'm just the tourist that stumbled on this town. Our server, Millie, was friendly and attentive. She welcomed and treated us like family. The menu was extensive. Base on Millie's recommendation, I got the gyro. It was good and not over sauced with tzatziki. read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Gyro - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

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I had an excellent lunch and experience at this diner. My server was quick to help and actually brought the Daily board, which was quite large, over so I can see it. I ordered a Greek salad wrap, which was perfect. Full of large chunks of feta and olives, and everything else contained in a Greek salad. They even served it with coleslaw, which was delicious, a pickle, french fries perfectly fried and not greasy, and a dolma. Great service and great food. A nice friendly environment. read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Greek salad wrap - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

We traveled to Kartrite and decided to tried this dinner as breakfast take out rather than eating at the hotel. We were NOT disappointed at all!!! Breakfast was delicious and tasty!!!!! Order was ready within 15 min and it's a short 10 min drive from the hotel. We ordered breakfast twice!! Even though though the place is small it was def worth it and clean. read more

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I would get on my knees for Miss Monticello and you should too, this was so good. Great post hike meal read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

Food was great diner food. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. Prices were great! Interior had cool wooden beams that made the experience cosy. read more

4.2 stars. We stopped on the way from NYC to upstate NY to spend the night in Monticello. Found this spot that had a big menu to appease our 3 kids. We were seated quickly on a Monday night, and our server was super nice and on top of it. A mainly local crowd, but we weren't treated any differently. Our orders ranged from turkey blt's, spaghetti and meatballs, cheeseburgers, and chili. They were all "solid" and I felt the price was a really good value for the quantity. Kids finished with ice cream scoops and a split slice of carrot cake. Definitely recommend! read more

YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED IF YOU ARE A PARTY OF 6 OR MORE. We were seated pretty fast, and drink order was taken; mind you chocolate milk, water and coffee.... We hadn't gotten our drinks yet and there were several other families being served before us that came well after we arrived. Our food order was taken with still no drinks. Everything came out all at once, drinks and food and that was it for our service. Our server never returned, we were required to find other servers or go to the front where they dispense drinks to get a refill. We had to stop another waitress just to get a to go box otherwise I would have had to get that myself too. Once our waitress finally came back around with the check, we found they automatically charge gratuity parties 6+. For the poor service we brought this up to the older lady at the cash register and can only assume the owner with her unprofessional response. She made us aware that "it's part of the menu". When we stated that it doesn't excise for poor service she said "well what did you want us to do, feed your kids? You got your food didn't you". We are highly disappointed in the lack of service and the poor and unprofessional response to our complaint. This is a whole new level of discrimination. read more

We called in to do a pick up order. We were very happy with our order. It is definitely an older building inside and out, but it is very well kept. It has the classic diner vibe. I had called in to order a plate of spaghetti with marinara sauce. It also came with a cup of beef barley soup. The soup was for my partner, and she loved it. She said it was nice and thick, plenty of meat, and lots of. Flavor. There was plenty of barley, and it was at just the right texture. The cup of soup alone was enough for one meal for her... The plate of spaghetti was massive! I wish I would've gotten a picture. The pasta was perfectly al dente. There was a very good amount of delicious sauce, they gave us lots of grated Parmesan to put on top, and there was so much, each of us got two servings out of of it. That's a lot of food for a little price. We were very happy. We will order from here again. Thank you. UPDATE: we enjoyed the spaghetti so much, we decided to order from here again. My partner ordered a bowl of the mac & cheese, and I went a little bit further. I ordered the crabcake Mac and cheese. I've had lobster mac & cheese, but crab cake? I decided to give it a try. It's on the menu, so it must be good. My Dish also came with a cup of matzo ball soup. The broth was delicious, and. The matzo ball was light and fluffy. It was a floater, not a sinker. If not done right, matzo balls can be real "belly bombs" this was the farthest from that that it could've possibly been. We both liked our mac & cheese very much. It was rich, creamy, and cheesy. For me, the crabcakes actually went very well with the mac & cheese. They played very well together .. For upstate Catskill diner crabcakes? These are among the better crabcakes that I have ever had. You could definitely taste the crab. They were large, rich, and delicious. My partner is a light eater, but she polished off all of her mac & cheese. Mine I saved half of my dish for midnight snack. Thank you again. read more

Miss Monticello Diner - I loved the crabcake mac & cheese... - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

Small diner ate here for breakfast. And TBH was kinda shocked at the prices. I'm so used to NYC prices and this place was affordable. Family ordered banana walnut pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, big breakfast - 2 French toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, and 2 sausage links. Also had coffee and lemonade. Everything was great. Lil man loved his chocolate chip pancakes. Heads up the pancakes are huge. We ordered a short stack (2 pancakes) for each kid and they couldn't finish them. Wait staff was super friendly and attentive. Sat us down right away and took our orders. Good came out quickly. Inside was typical diner sitting. Nothing special or off. Wouldn't mind coming back for breakfast again if we're in the area. read more

My visit started with an enthusiastic waiter. He welcomed us with open arms. He recommended the pizza logs for an appetizer. He described them as a pepperoni pizza inside an egg roll. He was spot on and they were delicious. My son had the cannoli pancakes. He was impressed so he had me try. Wow! I was blown away by the tastes that were in my mouth. I had the chicken bacon ranch. There wasn't anything wrong with it; it was me. I am not sure what I was expecting, but there were whole chicken breasts on it. After I thought about it, I thought they would be sliced up or something like that. To finish, the EGG CREAM. Let me tell you. If you have never had one, get it. Hands down AMAZING! read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Egg cream - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

The people in the parking lot were suspicious af and made me feel uneasy I ended up moving my car and parking on the street. Going inside it deff looked like a diner with carpet lol. My son got steak and potatoes he said it was disgusting. I had pancakes and they were surprisingly really good. My daughter had French toast with strawberries and had no complaints. Husband got an omelette, said it was average. The waitress was nice so it was overall ok. read more

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Was a little concerned there wasn't many choices open for breakfast in the area, but I figured it must be the off season, so we just picked this place randomly but what a pleasant surprise! Service was excellent, the breakfast plates and selection was wide and varied, and the food was very well done! Whole greatly recommend for anyone in the area! I particularly enjoyed the Honey fried chicken and waffles, but you can't really go wrong with any of the dishes we ordered. read more

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Closed at 9 but said they closed at 10 liars. Food was cold and service wasn't so nice

Food was delicious! Services was friendly and fast Unfortunately I didn't take any pics, but we all enjoyed our breakfast Good coffee Pancakes were good (and the serving was plentiful) Kids had silver dollar pancakes with sausage patty on the side (1 order would have been enough for the two kids!) I got French toast and bacon. Bacon was crispy and the French toast was very good! Overall I would recommend! read more

Really good service and the food was excellent. Good diner food. Place is a little run down but still a great place for breakfast and lunch

This diner was such a cute find. Old style diner with charm. The service was the best we've found at any eating establishment in the town of Monticello, and the food was just as good! Definitely recommend. read more

Miss Monticello Diner - BLT, chicken bacon sub, corn beef hash - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

The old lady that's the waitress is a grumpy and mean old lady. I saw her talk down on a customer just because he thought his order came with a soup " I told you it didn't, what don't you understand (shows him the menu then slams is on the counter where the taller cashier guy just smiled at her). The food sucked, everything was limited, think twice before you ask for anything extra the old lady might give you an additude. read more

A regular diner with the usual options. Service and food were fine. There are two diners in this area but we didn't get the chance to try the other one read more

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I love diners!! This place is cute small place that has great portions for a decent price. The staff is nice. Very accommodating & patient with my autistic son who was learning to order his own food. It's short drive from Kartrite water park. This place is the type of setting you see in movies & tv shows of a small town food place. read more

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Firstly, this place has to have the biggest menu in America. Literally everything. Everyone was satisfied with their order. Good size portions, and all tasted good. Broiled Seafood combo was just meh. Everything else was really, really good. I especially liked the French onion soup and the chicken quesadilla. The lemon pepper chicken was fire! It was saucy, not dry rub like usual. Definitely something for everybody. The French toast was really good too. read more

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Miss Monticello Diner has been a work highlight when in need of a lunch. My go to has always been the veggie breakfast burrito. The food is fairly priced, parking is plentiful, and I always have leftovers (but in the good way!). The staff has been accommodating and with a gf allergy they offer gf bread and wraps. Everything about Miss Monticello Diner is convenient and delicious. read more

Fantastic. The French toast is a must. It's perfect ever time. been eating there forever.

We are always greeted when entering and it seems like a family owned and operated business. the food is always great and the staff is very accommodating. they have very fresh ingredients and it's obvious in each meal we had. they have restauran quality food and diner soeed and pricing. if you are in the area, this is a great option for a meal. always a great experience and we leave feeling satisfied. read more

We were in town for business and looking for a restaurant not fast food, Boy oh Boy did we find an amazing place!! Our server was cheerful and helpful with recommendations! The food was so tasty and large portions! Great local diner with great food and our server was awesome!!! read more

Best Diner in Monticello!!! Great staff, really good food. Going into Miss Monticello is like going home (in the best sense).

We swung by on our way to picking up the kiddo from camp. It was cold. It was raining. It was windy. It was miserable. But the food here was warm and good portions. The server was nice and kept us going. They had gluten-free pancakes, so that was great. The seats were a bit torn up, and were showing their age, but everything was clean, and that's what I care about. read more

Visiting from Southern CA. Went to Catskills area and there is nothing around and since we are visiting, we are not familiar with the place. It was late. We saw this Diner close to our lodging. We ordered breakfast for dinner and I ordered a cheesesteak sandwich/panini. They have a lot of choices in their menu. They give you lots of bacon! Big servings pretty much. Price is reasonable for the meal that we got. Everything is decent. What gets me is the customer service. It was close to their closing time (about 15 mins) and a couple of people walked in and they're welcomed warmly and asked to be seated. Any other places are gonna say "we're closing or kitchen is closing" etc. Our waitress is nice. I will probably never coming back to Monticello or Catskills area again BUT if you read this and need to find a place to eat, come here. read more

I spent the weekend up north and was looking for a breakfast spot. Well to my surprise this diner had one of my go to foods. I ordered the country fried steak and it was amazing ( tender & loaded with sausage gravy) it comes with two eggs, toast & either grits or home fries. Coffee was fresh & hot. The service was excellent. They are very friendly & efficient. It looks small from outside but its looks are deceiving. It has the old school diner feeling with counter service. This is another hidden gem. read more

The Miss Montecello Diner harkens back to the old days when the area was in its heyday. This review is an amalgam of a number of visits over the years. There is a Greek influence in the cooking in a number of menu items. The tomato sauce can be too sweet for many tastes, but it seems to be " de rigeur " in many Greek run diners. The quality and freshness of ingredients seem to be an issue. The overuse of salt in their soups is another. On one occasion, I ordered stuffed shrimp with crabmeat stuffing. There was no taste of real crab meat, making the dish barely edible. On another two occasions, I had their breaded shrimp dinner, which was far too overcooked, resulting in a rubbery texture. On our recent visit (and one might legitimately ask why we continue to frequent this place), my wife ordered the fish and chips. The batter over the flounder was dripping in overused oil. My wife didn't want to touch the batter. My sliced turkey, NOT off the bone, was actually quite good. Both of our soups, clam chowder, and Matzo ball were too salty. No amount of pepper could hide the salty taste. Many restaurants have had a hard time coping with the post covid environment, with prices for food, staff, and rent getting ever higher. So cost cutting, particularly with ingredients, suffers. It might be a good idea to simplify the menu and use better ingredients. That might spark greater interest and help improve the bottom line. Not recommended read more

Had a great dinner here. Portions were large and tasty. We had Pot Roast, broiled haddock, eggs, and a reuben. A bonus was the sides were served family style which was a nice touch. Will definitely come back. read more

When we entered, there were a couple of people ahead of us and my wife asked if they were taking Names? The Female owner said with a very nasty attitude " We don't have time for that!" When it was our turn, my wife had asked if it was possible to get a booth? With a scowl on her face, She then went into a rant and scolded us for asking about a table. I said we only asked. People like her should stay in the kitchen and not near the customers!!! Very, Very Nasty!!! read more

Food and services was beyond sub par. Manager verbally abusive. Never have I ever been spoken to as a paying patron as I was during my "experience " mind you my partner and I were with 5kids. Complete embarrassment AND still charged us for an entire meal that we didn't eat after waiting 45 minutes to be served cold food. I'm baffled that they pride themselves on being open for 30 years. read more

Always a good meal really have been there so many times and never had a complaint or had to send anything back portions are large plentiful prepared well and tasty. No complaints here. read more

Staying at Kartrite decided to venture out to eat. Easy drive ( set navigation before you leave.!!) ***Food was decent, quick and staff was welcoming ! Place could use an up lift but it was clean. read more

Only minor things kept Miss Monticello Diner from getting a perfect five stars. I asked for lemon with my water but did not get it. There were three of us at the table and one person got their main dish quite a bit after the two of us. We started with an appetizer - garlic parmesan wings. I was greatly surprised how big the wings were with plenty of extra garlic parmesan. We chose soups all around lobster bisque and matzo ball soup. All came hot and delicious. Our dinners came with soup or salad and a side. My friends seafood platter cooked so nicely I mean look at the size of the lobster tail. I did not get a pic but my other friend got the chicken cordon bleu which took the longest to come out. My meal was the chicken fried steak. The portion size was huge and the sauce hardy. Cole slaw was better than most Diners. Ended the night with desserts - Coconut cake, baklava, and scoop of ice cream. Portion was small but I guess saving calories somewhere always works. I will always be up for eating at the Miss Monticello Diner! read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Garlic parmesan bone in wings - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

This is one of the few diners that has great tasting food. So many diners to choose from but only a few are worth going to and spending money on. Miss Monticello diner is great diner; you can tell it's been around for quite some time and is a staple in the neighbor. Located in Sullivan county in a small town it has nostalgic items in the menu and some new ones. The matza ball soup is a must try! Probably the best I've ever tasted. I had a Greek salad with chicken and it was so good! I ordered a small and the portion was huge. The feta cheese was perfect; I can tell it was a good quality brand as it wasn't too salty and not too watery. They have daily specials and all look so yummy. It seems the prices are high for the area but t least the food is very good. A new casino is nearby and I'm sure they get traffic from the casino goers.. But I do see a lot of locals eating there. It's quite a trip to get there but worth it. Miss Monticello diner is recommended and my go to if I'm seeking home cooked quality food! read more

Our family of 4 visited the Kartrite Resort for a few days and was looking nearby places to dine for breakfast. Yelp did not fail us and led us here which is a five minute drive from the resort. It's located on a main road and there's a small parking lot but parking was no issue. Upon entering, the waitress greeted and brought us to our table and took our drink orders. She was very friendly. We placed our breakfast orders. I had one egg (over medium) and it comes with hash browns, and toasts, coffee/tea. I loved how there's choice of one, two or three eggs platters with or without meat because I'm trying to cut down on the meat eating. The also have about 10 different types of omelettes and yes, you can request for customize to your liking on certain ingredients. Overall, food was good and service was quick and friendly. Our waitress came to us several times just to see if there's anything else we need which is great considering most diners waitress/waiter don't are so attentive at all especially once the food is out and of course only when it's time to pay so they can get their tip. read more

Miss Monticello Diner - One egg over medium, with hash browns and white toast! - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York

This diner was just what I needed on my way from JFK to the Triple Cities after a redeye flight from the west coast. I ordered a combo that had eggs, French toast, sausage and bacon... pretty much everything. The plate was heaping with food delivered with a smile and piping hot and fresh. Out the door with a bottomless cup of coffee was under $20. I'll be back the next time I do that same trip. Definitely worth a stop!!! read more

Miss Monticello Diner - Breakfast extravaganza! - Diners Near Me - Monticello, New York