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    The Daily Diner

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    The Double: 2 Eggs, meat, home fries (plus pancake)
    Jennifer S.

    We went to The Daily Diner in North Syracuse for the first time. We had never been to the other location either. We walked in around 9:30 am. The parking lot was packed but there wasn't a wait. We were greeted immediate at the hostess stand. Everyone all around was very friendly and made it appoint to say hi and interact in some way. Our server Juliette was at our table within 30 seconds of us sitting to ask if we wanted some drinks. She was very friendly and on top of things for our entire visit. My mom got The Double. 2 eggs, bacon, home fries, and a pancake. Her eggs were cooked over medium to perfection and her bacon was very crispy without being burnt. The pancake had a crisp edge and the syrup/butter sauce was the best syrup I've ever had. I got the half Frittata (minus sausauge) with Italian toast. It was smaller than other half frittatas I've gotten but still way more food than I can eat. It was good but I was a little food envious over my mom's pancake. Lol. We saw the dessert case on the way in so we knew we had to take some stuff home to try. Carrot Cake. This was the absolute best carrot cake I've ever had. Not overloaded on spices and the frosting wasn't over sweet. The cake itself had a nice soft texture with a crunch from the nuts. Chocolate Cake. Very good. Rich and decadent. I can't wait to go back and try more things. My mom is pretty picky and doesn't like most of our local diners, so the fact that she liked everything is a win.

    Eggs and hash
    Bri H.

    My family decided to try the new daily diner out for Father's Day. We went at 8am and was told about a 45min wait but ended up being only 30min (we thought this was great because we could tell they might not be fully staffed and last year we went to the daily diner out in manlius and that was a 90 min wait). Love that they have a bright and colorful theme, just puts you in a good mood. The Daily Diner has a large menu which makes it hard for me to decide but I went with the Mexicali omelette and honestly it was okay but not great. It tasted great but there just wasn't much in it and I tend to expect a loaded omelette. My favorite part is the pancake, it's the best honestly because it has a sweet fluffy taste with amazing syrup. Most pancakes are bland and thin when I try them at other places. They are super accommodating and let my dad split his 2 pancakes to 1 pancake and toast for his combo. Overall my family enjoyed their meals too and it's just a fun place to have breakfast. Penny our server was great and always checking on us. We all got coffee and there someone coming around every 10 min which was great because we got our fill. Side note I love that they don't give a small coffee mug and give a full size mug.

    Hot turkey sandwich with gravy & fries
    Carol C.

    My dining companion and I met my Syracuse cousins at The Daily Diner on our way home from a weekend trip. Apparently, this is the new outpost of The Daily Diner in Manlius, and it's housed in an old Ponderosa restaurant. We liked the retro diner vibe. When we arrived a little after 11:30 AM on Sunday there was a wait-list, but it moved quickly. Our server was pleasant, although it took a little longer than expected to receive our meals. My cousins opted to share a short stack of pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. One cousin enjoyed what she said tasted like freshly squeezed orange juice, but the other found her coffee undrinkable. She had asked for cream but milk and those little cups of International Delight creamer were all that were offered. Neither found the bacon crispy enough, even after it had been sent back to the kitchen once. The pancakes were enormous! One cousin asked for butter, but was told that the syrup accompanying the pancakes was actually half syrup and half butter. My companion ordered the single smash burger, which comes with American cheese and pickles, along with a generous side of fries. She thought it was good. I ordered the hot turkey sandwich with gravy and fries, which I enjoyed, although I thought they went a little heavy with the salt and pepper on the fries. The turkey wasn't fresh roasted turkey but thinly sliced luncheon meat, which made the sandwich easy to cut and tasted just fine. I asked for cranberry sauce to go with, but unfortunately that wasn't offered. We didn't have dessert but cupcakes and pastry are offered, along with some pretty awesome looking milkshakes. I would definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area and try some of their other options.

    mug of coffee
    Jessica G.

    I have never been to the Manlius location but when I saw the North Syracuse location open up close by to my home I had to stop in after hearing such great things. They did not disappoint. Everyone working was really pleasant and friendly. The coffee came promptly and fresh. The servers made sure the coffee never stopped flowing. I sat at the counter and even chatted with one of the servers and had a nice breakfast. I didn't have to wait long for my food and everything I had was quite tasty. I find the food to be a bit pricier than your average diner, but this isn't your average diner and I think the portions and service more than compensate for the slightly higher pricing. I don't know what kind of syrup they use but it tastes different to me and is absolutely delicious. The server gave me an extra to take home with my food, so appreciated. The place is pretty spacious but fills up quickly as it is so popular. There are elevated booths, tables, and then counter seats. I sat at the counter and the seating was quite comfortable.

    Breakfast Buddha bowl
    Jill H.

    Another visit and I remembered to take more photos. The food is excellent. The diner is comfortable and brightly lit (which is a positive). The service is very good, however, if you ask for something special (like a request for different syrup) you may need to ask twice because they are busy.

    Catherine L.

    Beautiful diner! Bright and cheery! The food is excellent! It's a step up from the typical diner experience! Beware! Brunch on the weekends are extremely busy - there's a significant wait time, perhaps book ahead?

    Breakfast!
    Jesse C.

    My FAVORITE place to eat when I travel to Syracuse for work!!! Food and service are top notch! The pancakes are amazing.

    Lindsay S.

    I was visiting the area and a friend mentioned The Daily Diner's new location for breakfast. We got there around 9:30 on a Sunday and there was about an hour wait. We decided to sit at the counter, which was spacious! Service was also great at the counter. Their menu is fun, great traditional breakfast items but also some with a fun pizzazz! Fruity pebbles or cookies and cream pancakes? Yes, please! If your more of an eggs and toast kind of person they have some great options. I went with the french toast and requested it to be cookies and cream! Very sweet, as to be expected, but good! I would love to try some of their milkshakes.

    Cool interior design
    Joanne R.

    Love the transformation from that ugly ponderosa restaurant to this bright and airy restaurant. Staff is very welcoming and we were seated right away on Saturday around 1:00. So many choices but I went with the blueberry pancakes with crisp bacon. The full stack was huge and delicious. I found them to be fluffy but with substance and a cake like taste. I think this is my favorite blueberry pancake in Syracuse. The bacon was perfectly cooked. I will not hesitate to come back when I'm in the area and get these again. Thank you for opening a quality diner in Syracuse.

    Erik B.

    1 - "Practice Mode" Is Not an Excuse for Serving Garbage They've got a cute little sign saying "Practice Mode" like this is a video game and not a restaurant charging $15+ for cold, flavorless food. How long exactly is this "soft opening" supposed to last? Until someone accidentally learns how to poach an egg? Worst coffee I've had in Syracuse. Full stop. It tasted like hot dishwater filtered through regret. My Benedict came with rubbery, overcooked eggs and a sauce that might've been hollandaise in another life. Everything was cold. Everything was bland. The place looks like it was designed by someone who Googled "modern diner aesthetic" and stopped at Edison bulbs and fake nostalgia. It's trying so hard to feel like a hip corporate concept, but the only thing authentic here is the disappointment. Save your time, money, and taste buds. There are better options literally within walking distance that don't serve brunch in "practice".

    Bagel egg and cheese sandwich to order
    Carrie L.

    I met my daughter for my birthday brunch on a Sunday at one pm and we were seated immediately with no wait in a large booth by a window. Business was still steady but we were provided with menus and water very quickly. We took our time scouring the vast menu. I ordered a sunrise mimosa which was good but lacking the color gradient red, orange , and yellow, mimicking sunrise. Which was disappointing the specialty mimosas are not part of the BOGO offer, in retrospect I would have went with the original. At the recommendation of server I went with Monte Cristo French toast. I'm a Monte Cristo girl whenever I see that on a menu, few establishments offer the dish and I love the spin of making with French toast and confectionery sugar is classic topping. It was enormous with heaping pile of ham, turkey and cheese layers in thick slices of French toast, served with maple syrup. I love it with a raspberry dipping sauce but this was very good. We shared home fries that were well seasoned and delish potato yum! My daughter ordered breakfast sandwich to order bagel with egg, and choice of cheese. That was enormous and tasty as well. Neither of us could finish, my leftovers lasted two additional snack/meal! Great service, food, in a retro diner decor.

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    William F.

    The diner is big and very clean and the service was great but they need to lower the prices cause some dishes are not worth 15 dollars.

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    8 months ago

    They have great lattes and their pancakes are my favorite! Don't even need syrup on them! Haven't had a bad dish here.

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    The daily diner had fast and friendly service. The food was very good the generous portions.

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    6 months ago

    Everything is excellent. Service, food and atmosphere. Josh also keeps us returning. Thanks.

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    Great place to go for bfast. Go early, it gets busy here quickly. Food is very tasty, good wait staff,friendly.

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    My literal TOP ONE FAVORITE PLACE!!! Funk n waffles genuinely has a special place in my heart and…read moreI'm so sad I'm moving because this is literally a must eat non negotiable. PLEASE OPEN A STORE IN BOULDER COLORADO I WOULD BE YOUR VEST COSTUMER!! Honestly, this place is so genius because the combo of waffles with the night time shows are so fun, it's so lively and an increadibly vibe. Not to mention the name?? I mean jenious, Funk n Waffles like amazing. Also shout out to all the workers, especially Lexi she's amazing and knows her stuff. Never would I have thought of getting a white mocha but this was so balanced, not too sweet, creamy, and goes perfectly with my waffle, which BY THE WAY can be made GLUTEN FREE ?! I'm in awe I will forever love and miss this place!!!!!!!! You are truly missing out if you don't hit this place up that's really on you

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    I realize they are closing next weekend (7/18), but if you ever needed a sign to come here -…read moreconsider this it!! I'm so sad I tried Strong Hearts Cafe so late! Firstly, the space is amazing! It's bright, open, and inviting with plenty of seating. Secondly, staff are very friendly and helpful! And thirdly, their food is amazing! I'm not vegan but their food is genuinely delicious. We ordered the loaded nachos, chicken parm sandwich, and the sweet sassy molassey sandwich, chocolate mint milkshake and a green tea. The half order of loaded nachos was generous in size and toppings! It was filling without being heavy. All of the ingredients were fresh. Probably one of my top loaded nachos ever. The chicken parm sandwich was also amazing! If I didn't know this was a vegan restaurant, I would not have known that the chicken was not meat. It had the texture of perfectly cooked chicken. The stretch bread was soft, the marinara was warm and perfectly seasoned. 10/10 sandwich. The sweet sassy molassey was also quite good! Very bright, filled with vegetables and deliciously seasoned tofu. Finally, the milkshake! I would have never guessed it was vegan. It was creamy, minty, and chocolatey - like drinking thin mints! I'm determined to squeeze in more visits here before they close!

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    My boyfriend and I stopped here with no expectations, mostly we both just usually go to the same…read morespots and we were looking for something different and away from crowds. We stopped here and were seated instantly at a very comfy and roomy booth. Our server was great as well, I don't remember her name but, truly she was on top of it. We ordered some drinks over the course of our meals as they have a plethora of drinks to try! Their flavor notes to describe their drinks were very helpful to figure out what you'd like and our server was very helpful with making sure we got what we wanted! Our food was amazing and the price for everything was relatively fair and I think affordable for two people to get the full experience! I left extremely happy and definitely coming back for another date night! As we wanted to be away from crowds, at the time it wasn't too busy, but I felt like even if it was, it still wouldn't have hindered the experience, and my boyfriend attested to this as well for all those shy folk!

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