If you ever find yourself in Waterloo, NY, do yourself a favor and stop by Tucci's Diner. From the…read moremoment you walk through the door, you're greeted with warm, positive energy that instantly makes you feel at home. It's the kind of cozy place where the atmosphere alone can brighten your day. The menu is extensive, offering something for everyone, and the food is absolutely delicious. Whether you're stopping in for a simple cup of coffee or sitting down for a full breakfast like we did, everything is prepared with care and served with a smile. Nick, the owner, truly sets the tone. He welcomes every guest personally, greeting you like you've just walked into his home. His attentiveness and genuine hospitality make all the difference. Bonnie, who was helping that day, was equally amazing so friendly, happy, and kind. You can tell she's a truly good soul who loves what she does. This family operated diner delivers an experience that honestly feels better than many Michelin-starred restaurants. It's not just about the food, it's about how they make you feel. If you're visiting the wineries around Geneva and Seneca Lake, don't forget to add Tucci's Diner as a must stop on your trip. It's the perfect place to start your day or recharge in between tastings. If you're looking for a place where you're treated like family, this is it. A true home away from home. Rich & Donna Go Fort Benning / 82nd!

Small breakfast spot. Packed on a Saturday AM. Nice local crowd that recognizes new customersFood…read morewas good. Service a little slow when packed but it was good!

Every aspect of our experience was exceptional. The service was great ( we had 6 people ) the food…read morewas made perfectly, great selection of meals, all our meals were delicious and the staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Would absolutely go back again and tell others it's a great place to dine.

Definitely a locals spot! The staff is awesome, everyone was pleasant and welcoming. The decor…read moregives you that warm and relaxed feel with lots of tchotchkes to keep your attention. Our meals were good with a rustic feel and I would like to return to try something else. Lots of people ordering the prime rib. The Antique inn is worth a try. This could become your local spot.

Stopped for dinner on the way to the lake. Certainly won't go again. Only a few tables of regular…read morecustomers and 1 waitress, also several tables of what appeared to be off duty employees. They wrote up their own orders and took them to the cook while multiple children ran in and out of the kitchen. Their food came out while we waited over 30 minutes for 2 meals and a side salad. Hope the health inspector sees this.

Good food, fair pricing. Very welcoming. We often go on Friday nights for the fish fry. Love their…read moreBLT sandwich. Cozy.

Stopped by here for lunch while doing some shopping in the area. The restaurant is clean and has…read moreplenty of seating. There's also a bar area. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. I ordered the switz burger and it was huge! I definitely left with a full belly.

Consistently good food & service. Atmosphere is very laid back. We've eaten there many times &…read morerecommend it often.

First time here and the breakfast was very good. Had the special of the day: country fried steak,…read moreeggs and toast. I would recommend. Our server was also very nice and had a fun personality. It's a bit small to be expected (seat yourself at any open table).

Eggs cooked perfectly. Excellent sausage. Good toast. Pancake was good but cheap syrup ruined it…read moreand lost the fifth star. Kind of a tight fit but okay inside. Service was okay. My best bet for breakfast in Penn Yan.

Best little diner I have ever been to. Homemade delicious food (especially the fresh homemade…read moreraisin cinnamon toast) and down home feeling! We have been visiting the past 20 years during our summer visits and the staff always remembers us! Good food for exceptionally reasonable prices in a warm inviting atmosphere is what this cafe is!

I was waiting for someone to get out of an appointment, so opted to grab breakfast here one day…read more You know the kind of place that your grandparents might go to because they think it's "a good deal"..? That's what the feel is from this cafe... it's somewhere my grandparents would like. It's convenient and inexpensive. I appreciate the casual nature of being able to seat myself, and the initially prompt attention. I'm not going to complain about having a coffee at my table within 2 minutes of sitting down... ... but was it a great overall experience? No. The food is fine. When I originally ordered my 'garbage omelet' (it includes ham, peppers, onions, sausage, cheese, tomatoes, and mushrooms inside it) and rye toast, I was ALSO going to order a side of bacon... but the server decided my order was done after I said "rye" for the toast on the side of my plate. She left the table before I could even get "and could I get a side of bacon?" out. Next thing you know, I have a receipt on my table for breakfast. (As far as the omelet goes, it was "meh"... a plain 'ol middle of the road omelet.) The one time she came to check on me after already leaving the receipt, I actually said "Could I also please get a side of bacon?" ... and guess what? Never got my bacon. The server completely forgot... and never checked on me again. The only thing I can think is that the server didn't want to interrupt me because I was also reading a book at the table (again, waiting for someone to get out of an appointment - and I didn't want to completely drain the battery on my phone), but I have no idea. Either way, she forgot my bacon... and I would have loved a coffee refill at some point too. :-/ TL;DR Looking for cheap food? This is your place. I paid $15.15 for a coffee, sizeable omelet w. rye toast, and tip. If you're looking for anything especially interesting or memorable though? Not so much. I said it above and I'll say it again: it's convenient if you're around Dundee for something (as opposed to driving to Watkins Glen, Geneva, or other surrounding areas) and inexpensive.

The Wagner is an institution in Penn Yan. We have been coming here since 1992 and the food and the…read moreexperience has not changed. Not one little bit, except our favorite server back then seems to be in management now. The food is good, it is not in the Michelin guide but I don't want it to be. It is reliable and quality diner food. They have lunch and now fish fries on certain days but I've only had breakfast. lots of omlette choices pancakes (buttermilk or a Penn Yan special, buckwheat) and breakfast sandwiches. If you go you won't be disappointed. I think it may have been a bar in its previous life ... it's a little dark inside but you can get all the sun you need at the lake. Servers generally last years there and are top notch and friendly.

We accidentally dropped into Wagner's when we decided we were hungry after attending the Flower…read moreAuction near the Windmill. Boy, am I glad we did! This old-fashioned, no nonsense diner has wonderful breakfast and lunch food. Server was quick, kind, and knew his stuff. The menu is just what you'd expect, with prices that don't slash you. Food was delicious and we will be back again! Would give it a 5 out of 5 if they would put their salad bar back into action ... just saying.

Impressive. Facility is clean, neat, and well laid out. The waitstaff was always cleaning…read more Restaurant was full, yet, I was seated, greeted, and my order was taken quickly. The server, Beth, was efficient, helpful, and friendly. The food came to me hot and tasty, and, sooner than I expected considering how busy the place was. Sitting at the counter, I was impressed how well the staff worked together. It is a well oiled machine. Pricing was inline with other similar diner/restaurants.

Recently went back to NY to visit my mom and family…read more First morning back, friend from high school and I went to Hill Top Diner. Ok so growing up in this area, we went to the place it was back in the day, Akropolis (I think is how the spelled it back then) Back in the day it was pricey. Fast forward to present day and it's STILL pricey...and pricey for a diner. It is NY after all, but I mean, plenty of diners around that are cheaper. Does that mean I had a bad experience? Nah. Was just shocked at the prices. My plain waffle with butter was like $9. That's just insane to me. Waitress was super nice. She didn't check on us for refills and whatnot tho. So that was unfortunate. Still a nice person. Suuuuper quick in wanting us to order tho and by the time we got there the breakfast rush was definitely over. So It's ok to slow down some, sis lol. It's a good place to check out. Will I rush back there? Nah, probably not. We went bc my friend had to go to Canandaigua for her boyfriend and my mom lives not far from Canandaigua. So my friend picked me up...hence why we chose this place. Definitely worth checking out. People like this place from the reviews I've seen. Again, it's not a bad place at all. Food was definitely good. Just pricier than I expected is all...and again...for a diner. People love diners bc the food is almost always better than "regular" restaurants and the prices are USUALLY cheaper. This place is about or close to the same as a reg restaurant. Thanks for reading, YelpHillyToppers! Cheers!