Welcoming back to Oceanside an excellent diner with a menu full of choices and great food and service. Of course, leave room for thr homemade ice cream and shakes. Whether you want breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert, you can have it all. There are too many options to list so you will just have to come and check out this great Oceanside tradition yourself!! read more

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So 2 main complaints -- 1) employees are not covering nose with the mask during COVID crisis 2) $5.99 for a side of fries - ridiculously overpriced for Restaurant Depot type fries -- not homemade Food is average diner food, on the pricey side (evidence of $5.99 fries) - nothing special. read more

Clean, well-lit, unembellished, Mitchell's pays homage to the diners of yesteryear. With a vast menu, a kind, thoughtful wait staff, and an abundance of free, municipal parking nearby, it is a wonderful destination for those looking to have a hearty, healthy meal. As vegetarians, we felt at home with the options; our portions were generous to boot. I finished my meal with a piece of homemade blueberry pie, whole wheat crust, and a coffee. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Manager at this location is extremely rude. Never smiles and always says something unpleasant. She probably thinks that she does people a favor by letting them eat there. Not going there anymore. There are plenty of places where owners value your business. read more

Service was fabulous. Price was about on par for LI and this area. Portions were large. I felt the food was undercooked and not very flavorful. I would try again in case it's an off day. read more

Today was my second visit to this diner. The first time and this time I had Denise as my server. It's her personality and grace that will keep me coming back. Today I had the fried filet of sole sandwich with fries. It came to the table nice and hot. Once again, COVID precautions were in place. The only gripe, instead of those little honey packs, management should have little cups of honey for those of us who like honey vs sugar. read more

We love this place. My son can't wait to see his favorite waitresses. They know him by name and and love him to pieces. The food is great and the service always the best. Grandma gets her gluten-free meal and I love the Greek Salad. The main reason we go every week is to see our favorite people Denise, Maureen, and Lisa. They are a true blessing and brighten our day. read more

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The food was delicious and our waitress was great and attentive. however, management had my family and I very upset. they were getting ready for a very large party and preparing the tables. someone I assume was the manager or owner was talking so disrespectfully to one of the bus boys it caught my family and a few other's attention. she was so disrespectful and rude. at one point while he was moving chairs and she slammed into him on purpose and stared at him like do something about it. It broke my heart so my step mom and I spoke out. She didn't acknowledge us but she stopped picking on him after. Then later the large party came and they pretty much began to rush us out our booth. I barely ate half my sandwich and twice they came to ask if I wanted to wrap it to go. I had to feed my 5 month old so I started eating later than my parents. When we said something to management all they said was well what are we supposed to do with the 50 ppl we need to sit? as if we weren't paying as well. Anyway food Yummy, good service from serving staff, but terrible and unprofessional/untrained management for a hospitality profession. read more

Food was just ok. I had seafood bisque with no seafood in it. My chicken was just ok. They had my mom stand with a cane for awhile as they were saving the table 5 or more. Then they sat us there. The waitress never came over to us. They don't seem well managed as no one seemed to know who was our waitress. It took a long time to even get a menu even once I asked for one. We had the hostess take our order after a very long time. I just feel there are other diners and ice cream places nearby with much more caring service and better food. I won't be back! read more

A HAIRY PLACE 2nd time in 1 week Black Hair in my food. Waitress had a cold wiped her nose with her hand going into the kitchen and brought out my food. They should be ashamed of themselves. Wear a mask when serving food when you have a cold or dont work until your Better! read more

Avoid! The owner of the diner is a penny pinching shrew. Because I am lactose intolerant I asked for a drop of almond milk for my coffee and was told it would be 50 cents extra. I mean seriously??? I asked why when no other place charges for almond or soy I was told if 50 cents was a big deal to me I was not her kind of customer. Really??? Avoid unless you want to be charged extra for every small thing. read more

Terrible place. Owners are so mean! They treat their staff like complete shit. I worked here for 3 weeks and quit just as fast as I started. Sheryl was rude to not only staff but to customers. Refused to allow a lady her walker; made people keep strollers outside. Food was not good. When on break I wanted to order something and she told me it "wasn't food for ladies, get a salad." Total dump. They care more about their jersey location than this one. I would NOT recommend going to this place. So many other great places to spend your money. There's a reason the Mitchell's original location went out of business. Disgusting establishment. read more

The best gluten free pancakes I've ever tasted ! Love that they are open super late too.

I have never seen more disrespectful managers/owners in my life. I went to Mitchell's yesterday with another adult and 2 toddlers. Our service was not the best (forgot drinks, had to ask numerous times for sides, etc) but that wasn't the worst of it. During our meal I watched them make an elderly woman with a cane move tables in the middle of her me so they could accommodate a larger party. How rude?! When we got the check they had charged us for a drink we never got. When we asked her to change it she stated "oh god I'm gonna get yelled at" the management/ownership here is disgusting for having their employees fear them so much that they're afraid to admit they made a minor mistake. On the way out we were asked how the meal was, the woman I was with was honest and said everything I just listed above. The owner smiled and laughed in her face while ignoring her and talking to other people. Why ask someone how the meal was if you don't care? After all was said and done she just said "okay" no apology or anything. Will never be back! read more

Visited for lunch on Tuesday 8/04/20 It's never a good sign if the few parking spaces that are there are empty but we went in anyway. We were seated immediately and given water and a menu. The waitress appeared to have other duties including serving outside tables and the counter; both were empty. So taking 20 minutes to get the coffee we asked for upon arrival seemed unusual. Then, when the coffee arrived our order was taken. It took at least an half an hour to get the food all the while watching the waitress behind the counter moving like a snail (maybe slower) never once offering to refill my coffee or water cup. The place appeared very clean and the food is good. But you can expect to need well over an hour for a 20-30 minute lunch. read more

Great food, great service. Covid hasnt stopped the owner from doing his own deliveries. Thumbs up. Hope to get out of this Covid stuff so we can go back to dine in. read more

If I could give this place a zero I would. The owner was so rude to my elderly mother. She should be ashamed of herself!!!

Great Service. Great food! Awesome dessert! Great place to hang with family and friends Thank you!!!! read more

very disappointed! Staff was very rude . No one was at the host stand when I arrived , the older waitress was sitting around the counter top as soon as I walked in she didn't have the courtesy to turn around but begins to say "yes yes" so we just stand there than the other lady standing behind the counter said yes as well ! Not once did any of them say good morning or welcome. So the one sitting down turned around and said does that come off because I can't let you in with the stroller! No greeting no anything very rude ! Diner was empty by the way , she just kicked out customers . Very nasty older lady!!! I came back in and asked when the manager would be in she than started to tell me there are no strollers allows I continued to say all I want is to know when the manager will be in. Very disgusted by her whole attitude, especially since I've come in before with a stroller because my older son is disabled! She was very disrespectful read more

Omg! Horrible.. My first time here.. My teenager couldn't order chicken tenders off kids menu so I paid $13.99 for an adult size tenders/FF. Greasy .. I had BLT ..Horrible old bacon.. Mayo warm and not Hellmans .. The only good was the pickle and slaw. Waitress nice .. but I will never go back! Just sayin yuck! read more

The problem is the inconsistency. Half the time it's great half the time it's awful. I order the same thing every single time and when I order it in the evening it's incredible and delicious but if I order it in the afternoon forget it... awful. A lettuce wrap came soaking wet and soggy with about 7 McDonald's looking French fries. It was so unfulfilling I didn't even bother finishing it. Really unfortunate. read more

Ate here for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised! The breakfast was great and the prices are extremely fair for the amount of food they give you. All the ladies were pleasant and friendly, the bus boy was great with water and coffee refills, and our favorite waitress from the lynbrook diner that shut down, Violetta is there! We will be returning for lunch, the establishment is extremely clean. read more

Got food poisoning from their food. The place was almost entirely empty when I went, and I guess the food was sitting around too long. When I called the owner to let them know, they kept cutting me off and did not care at all that they got me sick. I will definitely never return. Even the waitress confided that some of the cakes, etc had been sitting there for at least two weeks. NOT RECOMMENDED. read more

This is not your typical diner. It certainly has an older funky vibe, where the waitresses are spunky (which may be confused with being rude), quick-witted and has an old school humor bordering sarcastic. I actually enjoy that so I didnt take anything personally and enjoyed my breakfast experience. The food was average. It's a typical local diner, so I didnt expect some grand cuisine. But I did enjoy my food. I've been here a few times and haven't been disappointed yet. (Ok maybe the coffee wasn't the best, but drinkable). If you are looking for a local old school feel for your breakfast or dining experience, give this place a try. read more

AWFUL! Just awful. I was in on Saturday night with my husband, no one greeted us, we were seated after about 10 mins of just standing up front. When the server finally came to the table, we felt like a burden for just being there. When our food arrived, my bacon was burnt on top of my pancakes and I waited a long time for my server. I was told it was cost extra money for the bacon . I didn't want to cause a scene but being on the board of three local women's clubs I think its outrageous if a customer isn't satisfied with their meal to be charged extra. I heard stories and I guess they are all true. JUST STAY AWAY! I will definitely be telling everyone about this and make sure we stick to the other local places. ***NO STARS*** read more

I was part of a party of 3 on Easter Sunday 2019. We were greeted sat & immediately and given a glass of water. We did not see a waitress for 15 min.There after orders were taken. Two of the three orders came to the table incorrect and the elderly waitress immediately placed blame on us. I personally waited so long I just ate the croissant & coffee I ordered .The croissant was burned the 1st time around & toasted the second time. I never asked for it toasted. I was charged 10.00 for a croissant and coffee. I asked for a manager to complain about the service. He never showed up. The cashier said there was no manager available but I could leave a note. This place is a joke. I would eat at 7-11 before I would eat there. Kenny D Queens NY read more

For a diner that was newly renovated they somehow nailed the old 70's decor. It not that nice inside, none of the staff is all that nice either. The food isn't great. But. If you look at from another perspective. It's not that bad either. Typical diner. read more

We liked the prior incarnation of Mitchell's, but had an awful experience there for dinner. While I was inclined to overlook waitress's dropping the bread basket and sending it's contents all over me, things got worse from there. Seafood bisque looked like a bowl of salad dressing and had no signs of seafood in it. Balsamic chicken dinner special was drenched in oil and bereft of any seasoning, and was barely edible, leading to unmentionable stomach distress later in the evening. And we had to wait about a half hour to get waitress's attention to get a check. There are other diners where it is safe to venture beyond sandwiches or burgers, but at present this is not one of them. read more

We've been coming here for over 10 years and we love this place. Cheryl is the best and does whatever she can to make your experience great at Mitchell's. We order out a lot from here and the food is always great. They always have the best wait staff and are so friendly. It's always a pleasure coming here. read more

Nastiest staff and manager I have ever met. They got my order completely wrong and still charged me for it. They put gravy on the meatloaf my grandmother ordered when she explicitly wrote "no gravy." She can't have gravy without getting sick, which means her food was inedible for her. When I called the restaurant and kindly asked for them to fix this or give me credit, the manager acted like a complete animal. She kept claiming that it wasn't her problem and tried to pin it on me. Worst $60 ever spent! read more

Honestly this is a pretty good diner and food is consistently good. They have a very annoying policy that they won't sit you until your whole party is there, but there is no waiting area. The breakfast items just ok, lunch and dinner much stronger. Thomas Edison sandwich is amazing. read more

DINER FROM HELL!!! BEWARE!! Walked in 8 am Tues and place was TOTALLY EMPTY, 12 booths staring at me. Asked for a booth and the waitress/hostess (?) told me NO BOOTHS FOR ONE PERSON. I insisted, counting the empty booths aloud, and sat at one of their PRECIOUS BOOTHS. Ordered eggs over medium, came soft and runny. Coffee totally tasteless, a cheap version of Vassilaros diner coffee. Waitress (a different, more pleasant one) threw check on table while I was still eating...RUDE!!...and busboy cleared plates while I was drinking my coffee...RUDE!!. Stay away from this place. They will suck out your consciousness. read more

The food used to be consistently good, but now is hit or miss. Lately, the cakes have been awful and or stale. Some of the waitresses, who have been there for many years, need to be retrained or retire. One SLAMS the plates on the table & asks from across the room or over her shoulder if you want anything else. OK, this isn't the 4 Seasons, but they should serve properly & not shout from across the room. Getting one of these waitresses really ruins the meal. Thankfully, most are good/ read more

Has no idea how to pack food for delivery. Reuben was a disgusting inedible wet mess. Bread so wet sandwich couldn't be lifted to bite

I don't understand how a diner can turn away families that need to bring in a car seat or stroller. It's a diner aka family restaurant.

My second time here, first time was not as bad. This time I walk in and ask for a table for 2 and we get a tiny table next to the bathroom. I move to the other tiny table 3 tables away. 5 empty booths stayed empty the whole time we were there, why would she give us such a table??? The one waitress in our section, who never looked at us, only kept complaining and whining to all of her customers. Like I want to hear someone complaining about their job while they are at work and I am paying them. After about 10 minutes another waitress comes over and took care of us. Ordered a chicken Parm hero, sauce on the side and asked for a side of slaw and pickle. Hero bread was stale, very stale. The piece of over cooked chicken only took up about 65% of the stale bread. Never got slaw and pickle. Had an overpriced cookie that was not fresh either. Table near us had to send back 6 soups because they were all not hot. Overpriced and very poor quality. Looking forward to the next place that will give this location a whirl. read more

Excellent and very friendly service, delicious food ; Hamburger cooked to perfection. Homemade ice cream that's amazing. Will definitely be back again. read more

Decided to give diner another try.. because it is convenient and in the neighborhood. We like to help oceanside businesses, if it wasn't for waiter Edgar we wouldn't have. He's great, glad to see they are getting better help these days. The food is fresh and good as long as the attitude stay helpful and pleasant Thank you for upping your game!! read more

Avoid! The owner of the diner is a penny pinching shrew. Because I am lactose intolerant I asked for a drop of almond milk for my coffee and was told it would be 50 cents extra. I mean seriously??? I asked why when no other place charges for almond or soy I was told " if 50 cents was a big deal to me I was not her kind of customer." Really??? Avoid unless you want to be charged extra for every small thing. Such a poor business decision on her part. read more

We visited the newly opened Mitchell's diner today, they reopened about six weeks ago. We found the experience just perfect. I had my favorite, chicken souvlaki​ sandwich​. It was exactly as I like it. And I didn't have to order the whole-plate deluxe deal like so many diners make you order when you only want...a sandwich​. Some diners put all purpose chicken on the sandwich​ which is not very tender nor flavorful. This chicken was tender, well marinated and delicious​. Of course,​ the parking in front of the diner is very small, but there is a parking lot right next door which works out well. Cheryl had an egg sandwich​​ with lettuce and tomato which was huge and delicious. Very attentive service too. We highly recommend it. We'll be going back for sure. Leebythesea.me read more