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    On The Fly Diner

    4.8 (55 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Shrimp Po Boy and Collard Greens
    Ashley G.

    If you thought finding good Cajun food in upstate was impossible, then you haven't tried On The Fly. The atmosphere is traditional diner with a bayou flair, and the staff is so friendly, communicative, and kind. The portions are generous, and it's clear everything is made fresh as it states on the menu. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    Smash burger and cajun fries
    Jessica G.

    Great friendly service. Several tables inside with comfy chairs and nice table cloths with a really stellar mural on the wall. The food is chef's kiss! Especially with their new collaboration with Get Smashed.

    French toast
    Kaz S.

    Delicious food! We loved our orders of gumbo and French toast. They also gave us some bread for the table, an orange juice and a coffee. Servers switched out and seemed to have some miscommunication on our gumbo and we were given a smaller portion and add shrimp, but were given smaller portion with no shrimp and charged for the larger portion (shrimp wasn't on bill). The gumbo was delicious but servers didn't come and check with us or were to be found to ask about the shrimp, so we asked the server and she just said "I never saw any seafood on the order ticket" so we just dropped it and moved on. Overall good experience just I think need some more care put into the service side. We love the slogan of "be nice or leave" and they have an awesome mural on the wall, the inside is otherwise not over the top decor but simple and clean.

    Pi Shrimp Po Boy sandwich

    This place is a hidden gem! First time in Syracuse and this was our first stop for a delicious meal... from the warm welcome as you come in to the love you taste in every bite, this is the place to go for amazing Cajun food. Portions are huge so be ready to leave stuffed... the owners are so sweet and have really done an amazing job and it shows in the food! Thank you for a wonderful and delicious meal

    My wife and I stumbled onto this diner. I took one look at the menu and I was very excited. Not the same old usual dishes but familiar with the twist. We sat next to the kitchen door and heard the conversations coming from the kitchen. My wife Kelly was impressed by the apparent pride they took in the food they were cooking. The people are very friendly and the portions were good. I highly recommend this little diner, especially if you like Louisiana country style dishes, at least what I understand it to be. We do plan to go back and try other things on their menu. Please don't expect too much when you walk in. It's very simple place with really good food.

    Biscuits and Gravy (8/10) & Braised Chicken Special (7/10); off to the side is a grit cake
    Cassie C.

    A diner I'd been looking forward to trying ever since they opened and they sure lived up to my expectations. Not your typical diner as they serve southern style food packed with flavor. From the entrees we ordered I'd say you can't go wrong with either. They've got hearty dishes on their menu for breakfast & lunch; both of which are offered all day. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, regularly re-filling water glasses and coffee cups and sharing their menu recommendations. The space itself was clean, the restroom was tidy, and there was ample parking on a Sunday morning. We'll be back for the bread pudding that sounded absolutely delicious!

    Chicken sandwich with hushpuppies
    Brynn K.

    Fantastic chicken sandwich, Fluffy hush puppies, delightful and friendly service. A good place with cozy small town vibes in the city.

    Gumbo
    Ted K.

    Cute place. The owners are the nicest people. Had the gumbo which was very good. They had three types of hot sauce that you could add to it. Would be fun to go there during Mardi Gras

    Pernil scramble special

    This is a really cute Louisiana themed diner with very high quality food. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and the staff were all very nice and excited about what they had to offer. The place is well maintained and clean and the food came out quickly. We'll definitely be coming back!!

    Menu
    Ryan M.

    Service is great, ambience is perfect for a nice breakfast. They source all their ingredients locally farm to table with fresh eggs. We had the eggs Benedict and country fried steak special. Steaks had NO fat or gristle on it, was seasoned and breaded perfectly. You can tell this family owned business takes pride in their food and show that with their flavor and plating. Highly recommend!!!

    Giant French Toasr
    Helene W.

    Great food, friendly atmosphere! I had the French toast... should have ordered a single (pictures to follow) yummy and now I have enough for tomorrow ! My friends had the Shrimp Po Boy and A Traditional Breakfast. Every dis that went by looked amazing. Great presentation and plenty of food! Definitely someplace I will return to!!'

    Gumbo

    I love Cajun food; the music, too. I'm always hoping a good Cajun restaurant would show up here in the Syracuse area. I haven't had much luck these last few years. Fortunately, I finally have an awesome diner specializing in New Orleans/Cajun food a 20 minute drive from my home in Solvay to the North Side to On The Fly Diner. Every time I do have the chance to try Cajun I always go for the Gumbo first. If the Gumbo is good, everything will be good. Well. the Gumbo is awesome; absolutely delicious. So are the biscuits. I order the Gumbo 2 out of every 3 visits, but I have also enjoyed their breakfast special (omg...the bacon!) and a Shrimp Po' Boy. I have yet to try the giant Fried Chicken Sandwich or the Shrimp & Grits' and whatever Chef Gray comes up with.

    Shrimp Po Boy and Cajun Fries
    Peyton M.

    The place is small but has soul. Everyone on the staff was friendly. But most importantly, the shrimp Poboy that I had was absolutely delicious and and it completely satiated that craving I've been having since the last time I left Louisiana. I highly suggest y'all try this place out.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing, beautifully plated and well priced food out of place in a pretty run down location!

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    10 months ago

    chicken sandwich was absolutely unreal. maybe the best I've ever had. Tracy is absolutely amazing, best waitress ever.

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    10 months ago

    Spectacular eats the gumbo is to die for. Tracy the owner gives amazing service and provides an amazing atmosphere. Hidden gem.

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    1 year ago

    such a cute spot, food was delicious and staff was lovely. will definitely go back!! got the omelet of the day and ate everything

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious, owners were so kind and so proud of their restaurant. Fried chicken was amazing!Can't wait to go back.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service! Owners very nice and attentive. Nice environment. Small menu but the flavors and portion sizes are on point!

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