on 6/10 I came to this New Hyde park Diner because I really wanted to eat at NHPD. Walking into this fresh and lively restaurant, I start to look around and things seemed off. The service was good, cordial, friendly and all of that but the I saw Halal on the window, and I saw Lava Cafe on the uniforms. I mean it looks NHPD but noooo. I searched on Yelp to see if it was a such thing as Lava Cafe. Whelp, this is no longer NHPD. It is officially Lava Cafe with reviews as of the moment. So, when you visit, do not check in at New Hyde Park Diner. Look for Lava Diner on Yelp. Inspire more, Yelp More! read more

The staff..amazing..treated mom and I like queens. I am upset that the owners did not say good bye...not even a Thank you" for your patronage to our loyal customers. I guess Lava gave them a boat load of $$ and they never looked back! read more

12/21/25 I ordered the triple chicken salad club/decker. The food looked good, but unfortunately the taste didn't match the presentation. I ended up taking the bacon off the sandwich because it tasted like it had been sitting out since the morning -- there was no real bacon flavor at all. The fries were hard, which was disappointing. On the positive side, the coleslaw was good and the water was fine, but overall the food just wasn't great this time. It's unfortunate because this is one of those places that was once known for really good food. Lately, it feels like quality is changing, and not for the better. Hopefully this was just an off day, but this visit didn't live up to what I've come to expect. read more

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Delicious breakfast. Friendly staff. Large portions. Very cute diner with plenty options for all. read more

New Hyde Park Diner - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

We were put all the way in the back which was good as our party had 15 people post funeral. The food was meh. My rueben sandwich was what I'd nicely call rubbery with a few strands of sauerkraut. Everything looked good, but didn't taste the best. The service was excellent - quick and concise. We kept changing seats, but the staff gave everyone the correct order. I'd say, if there's no other place near there, go, but don't expect a high bar. Many other diners with better offerings. read more

Had the sweetest waitress there. Decided to go for grits. They were OK but I probably should've just made them at home. Overall, breakfast for two was almost $80. That's pretty expensive for a diner. Won't go again as long as I remember how expensive they are. Simply not worth it. read more

Very nice place in the new Hyde Park Service is quick and friendly. The food arrives warm to hot fresh from the kitchen. Oh, by the way, they have music and they have TVs playing on sports channels. I had an omelet with toast and French toast it was delicious. If you're in the area and you have the munchies for breakfast lunch at dinner stop by you won't be disappointed. Oh, by the way, they have music and they have TVs playing on sports channels. Happy Eats! read more

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nasty. attitude. mediocre food. The man seating people very unpleasant. not thankful for the business

An awful dining experience we all had today. The waiter who served us had a nasty, bad attitude. He was arrogant, downright rude. One person was waiting over a 1/2 hour for her small house salad, meanwhile the waiter we had was standing around with other co- workers talking instead of checking on our food orders. Another friend asked for a coffee refill and the waiter got annoyed that our friend asked him again for a refill. This diner needs to hire decent waiters, get rid of this waiter, he doesn't belong in this business. The service is the worst! We will NEVER go back to this diner again! read more

New ownership has renamed the restaurant to Lava Diner, serving halal food. The Grand Opening was on Friday, May 15th and we were happy to see most of the servers and busboys there when we went for lunch today. The place was jumping. lt was a 20 minute wait for a table but we gladly sat at the counter where there was no wait. We heard that the chefs remain the same and the breakfast I ordered was exactly as I remembered it with the only change being that the bacon is beef which I was interested to try. I like my bacon crispy but sadly the beef version can't be cooked as long as pork otherwise it'll be like eating leather. It was ok but I think I'll pass on the beef bacon next time. The Philly cheese steak panini came with cole slaw & pickles which remained the same and wasn't disappointing. We were happy to see that the iced coffee is still bottomless. All in all we were happy with the experience and welcome the new owners to the neighborhood. read more

Decent place serving your standard diner fare. I've visited a bunch of times over the years and have always stuck with my usual favorites. Burgers are good, as are the breakfasts. My favorite item is probably any style club sandwich. I'm not sure if they make their own potato salad, but nevertheless, it's quite enjoyable. Staff is always friendly and accommodating if you have any special requests. Nothing is going to blow you away, but on the flip side, nothing has been a disappointment either. Seems like they have a pretty steady and regular local clientele. read more

One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had! Food was served quickly and was hot and delicious. Excellent service!

I been coming here for years ... I went with my wife to have dinner and we ordered breakfast type of diner . I requested sone butter bread to hold us out . Waiter came back shortly and didnt bring the bread and bitter stated the owner said no unless we order one of their fancy disgusting dishes. (Dislike all of their other types of food) the bill going be over 50.00 they dont even leave sugar or Splenda table they think you going steal it. Will NEVER BE BACK TO THIS CHEAP DINER PLENTY OF OTHER GREAT PLACES TO GO with spemda on the table .. read more

Very cute diner with retro vibe. The server was friendly and sweet. I got the patty melt deluxe and it was delicious. read more

New Hyde Park Diner - patty melt deluxe - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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We went here for Easter lunch like we have have done for years. We arrived at 12:30 PM. After deciding what we wanted we ordered from the special menu. Now our soup and salad is served and told that they have no more leg of lamb, Really now. They supposedly ran out Saturday. Poor planning on their part. I ordered the chicken stuffed with bro and mozzarella cheese. It came out with some sauce of butter on it. I asked what it was and told a scampi sauce. I said scampi sauce is made with white wine and I cannot have it because of medical reasons. I was than told only butter and garlic. I have to feed my mother and waitress that kept calling momma seemed to keep rushing me. I was eating my salad and here she is asking am I done with this (my bread dish) which she put a good part of her hand on. I have not even touched the bread yet at this point. After I finished my salad I placed that bread dish on top of it. Now I only ate less than a 1/4 of my food and am still feeding my mom and here she is asking if I want my food wrapped. Now I am pissed so I asked are you in a hurry, I am still eating. I only ate a bit more as I was so stressed from all of this. I also cannot believe that with the special that they charged my mom for the Snapple iced tea. read more

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Rating: 3.5 Much love for this Diner- I've come here with my family a few times this year now as it is a good meeting spot location wise. I agree with a lot of the reviews - the parking lot is big, diner is often not too crowded, food is a tiny bit overpriced but consistently good. I usually get their Italian panini - cheese, chicken, broccoli rabe with sweet potato fries- very good! Great for kids, which is a main priority when dining with my niece and nephew! We've been waited on by the same staff each visit- not super friendly but nice enough and very accommodating. I especially appreciate how clean and nice the bathroom is usually. See you soon! read more

My 10 yr old found a hair in her eggs. We took it up to the owner and he conveniently couldn't see it even though we pointed it out multiple times to the waitress. Mind you I was not asking for a discount or free food, I was just brining it to their attention . If it was me I would not bother but I am not teaching my children having hair in food served in a restaurant is acceptable We were regular customers and no longer will be eating there and it's not only because of the hair but the owner should have at least apologized and said he will speak to the chefs to be more careful. A business relies on good customer service and we were denied a simple one. read more

I'm a regular customer. Very good food , excellent service and very nice staff. Highly recommended.

I usually order the vegetable omelette as scrambled eggs, but when i called to place my order the old man who picked up the phone was very rude, he went on to say in the past 15 years I had this place I never did a order like this, meanwhile every time I go and eat at the diner I order and eat it there like the way i ordered on the phone, rude customer service, the prices are not even that reasonable, I'll be going to the other diner nearby. read more

Came for a late lunch with a large group of kids and adults. The manager was very accommodating, super nice, and had our tables ready upon arrival. Service was great, food arrived quickly and all was very good. No complaints at all and it was very reasonable. Plenty of parking also. read more

Good paninis and souvlaki. A little overpriced for a diner but that might be diners in general being more expensive than they used to be. Service is fine. Nothing special but like most diners it hits the spot. read more

My Wife and I decided to go to one of our local Diners in the area. We have not been here for many years. Upon entering we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter came by asked our orders. We each ordered a Cheeseburger Deluxe and a soda. Our food came out in a reasonably amount of time. Food was hot, burger cooked to my liking, fries and onion rings also very good. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. There seemed to have been many regulars. They have been here many years so you know they are doing something right. read more

New Hyde Park Diner - Cheeseburger Deluxe - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Pretty standard for a diner. I got the dinner special or Yankee Pot Roast and got to choose a soup or salad(I chose salad with vinaigrette) as well as a vegetable (I got zucchini) and potato (I opted for French fries). The pot roast came in a nice sized portion with delicious gravy on top. The salad was big with many different vegetables. The zucchini came in a tomato sauce which reminded me of the dish my Italian mother sometimes makes. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of oil on the French fries as well. My friend ordered the chocolate chip pancakes which she greatly enjoyed and said the pancakes were fluffy and chocolate-y. read more

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Met a friend for bkfst. What kind welcoming friendly staff. The owner/mgr cared so much he walked behind an elderly diner to ensure she didnt fall! The food was brought out to temperature, the coffee served up piping hot, the tea selections was phenomenal Most importantly the place, the restrooms, the counters were clean ! Centrally located close to major facilities one would visit and even though its a few more miles from my destination they were affordable, quality, kind and welcoming as well as clean! AMple parking in the rear of the building, dont blink you could miss this gem read more

They have specials weekly and can modify dishes easily. Excellent service and quality of dishes.

Took my mother out to lunch . I ordered a Cuban panini and I was very satisfied with the sandwich.

My family and I came up to visit the kids' grandparents who reside on Long Island. We stopped into the diner for a family-friendly food option. The menu was a typical diner level of diverse options, with lots of family-friendly fare. The food was delivered quickly and with excellent service. My only minor complaint was the cost of a meal for a family of 6 can quickly escalate beyond what I expected. Other then that this is an excellent spot for a high quality diner. read more

Overpriced and barely anything in the food. Both the chicken wrap and panini had more lettuce than anything else. They cook the fries and toast the bread well and the servers are nice and attentive but it's really overpriced for the food. read more

So let's start with the typical comment that came with the stars.. is this place pricey? A tad. Is it worth the price for fresh food- yes. The nice thing about this place is you can see all the regulars who come here and they say hello too, and that to me makes a place shine. Just saying. read more

I love eating in a diner. Good food at good price. This location is in my neighborhood. I support any small establishments in my locality. My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time in this place. Although the jukebox audio was disappointing, it gave us a little pleasure. As expected, food was good at affordable price. Service was excellent and the place was very accommodating. Staff was wonderful. There is enough parking for customers and had a good view of Hillside Avenue. read more

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Always hits the spot, open 24 hrs, amazing staff, that's always here to welcome us no matter what. read more

New Hyde Park Diner - Chocolate chip pancakes smothered in butter, syrup, mated with crispy bacon.... Little piece of heaven. - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

We ordered chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti, pizza burger combo, French onion soup and a coke. Our bill was about $72. Service was good. Waiters were attentive. Upon entrance we were greeted by staff and was quickly seated in a booth. The French onion soup alone with $10. A bit overpriced. Chicken Parmesan was a bit salty. Tons parking in the lot. No back door entrance from the parking lot. Need to enter from the main entrance read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning around 10:15 am. The waitress Vikki was very nice and quick to accommodate. My mom and i ordered tea and juice which came with the breakfast special. We also got blueberry pancakes with bacon and scrambled eggs, and broccoli omelette with rye toast. Thank you again for the wonderful service and delicious food. read more

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Food is good can't go wrong with diner food. Staff is super nice and friendly with great suggestions. The place is very clean well kept. Enjoy! read more

Friendly service. Great coffee. Attentive waitresses & waiters. The food great. No disappointment. read more

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Good basic diner food! Perfect for any time you're hungry!! Excellent bakery nearby too.

This is something that we don't have much of in the south - a diner with a massive menu of breakfast and lunch entrees. Burgers, sandwiches, entrees, desserts. Lots and lots to choose from and when you're not sure if you want breakfast or lunch, that's a really challenge! In the end, it was the turkey club which came with fries or potato salad. The sandwich was assembled perfectly, quartered and toothpicked. Lots of bacon, lots of sliced turkey. It was exactly as it's supposed to be. Service was good. The big bowl of cookies/desserts at the register was a nice touch. Sometimes, all you want is a small sweetness at the end of the meal and not a ten foot tall piece of carrot cake. Awesome. read more

New Hyde Park Diner - Turkey club at New Hyde Park Diner - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

We are elderly seniors. Went for breakfast on our birthdays. They are a few days apart. Coffee was stale, asked for new cups. The not nice waitperson screamed in my face "you will pay for extra cups!! Went to owner and owners son they couldn't be bothered. Ps no tip... read more

The food here is mediocre, I've had better breakfast else where and the only reason I keep coming back here is bc I live close by. The prices are on the higher side most likely bc it's Nassau County. The portions are decent. The waitresses aren't always friendly and sometimes look miserable. For some reason, their buttered toast is always burnt and the potatoes are not seasoned enough and taste bland. I always get the breakfast special-1 egg, bacon, potatoes, w/buttered toast and it comes with coffee & juice. Love their hot coffee though. Also, their bagel sandwiches and blueberry muffin aren't that great, I would stay away. Overall, it's still just a diner and you shouldn't expect much. One thing for sure is that you won't leave here hungry. 10.30.16-ordered a (cold) ham & cheese w/mayo sandwich on a kaiser roll for my son and it was $12!! :O read more

New Hyde Park Diner - Diners Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Bad Service. Waiter ignores the other tables. Sat here for over 10 minutes waiting for some kind of attention. Ordered Mashed Potatoes and they came out COLD!!! Came here a few months back and service was fine. Tonight? NOPE! When I asked if Dessert was included he said no and then said oh wait no yes its included in the Dinner. Like really?? There is what 5 active tables? Are you kidding me???? Used to be my go to Diner. But not anymore. Sorry folks you lost my business. read more