The Diner

We were looking for an early breakfast and stumbled on this historic diner. The food was delicious, portions large, service outstanding and the atmosphere was fun and lively between the staff and locals. What a rare treat.

A train carriage converted into a Cafe in a town called Horsehead. I dropped in for brunch on my drive between NYC and Buffalo. The carriage contains a lot of original features, sliding carriage doors, small restroom, and wooden booths. The menu is good American breakfasts cooked fast and well. I sat at the bar and saw a stream of takeout happening. They are popular on a Sunday morning! They take credit cards and welcome strangers.

Food was delicious! Service was friendly and quick.
Space is limited since it’s a small diner, but it’s worth the slight wait if there is one.

Boy did we luck out in the middle of a 6 Hour drive to stop at The Diner! Wonderful atmosphere aside (it’s not often you find a sweet old school diner like this anymore), our food was fantastic. I had the Cuban sandwich, made with roast pork ham and pickles on sourdough, and kicked in a little extra to get the tater tots. Excellent. Staff was lovely and friendly and it made me wish that I lived a lot closer.

Stopped in for breakfast. The place is awesome! I sat down at the counter and set my coffee cup down and the server asked right away if I wanted coffee in it. I ordered a Western Omelet which was huge and delicious. It is the quintessential diner.

Stopped in after Hockey with my son and family. Its about 10min from downtown Elmira. Amazing food, all made from scratch in front of us on the griddle.

Though it is a small diner, wait! It's worth it.

Staff and food were top notch. I wish I had prepared better, we would have featured this on our YT Channel.

Fantastic diner! Old timey feel, a true classic. This is the sort of place you walk in and know you're about to eat well! I had the corned beef hash and eggs. Their home made corned beef hash was spectacular, quite possibly the best I've ever had. I ordered my eggs over medium and they hit that perfectly which a lot of places tend to mess up.

We also had The Bambino with scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, toast and a GIANT pancake (which naturally we ordered with chocolate chips). The pancake didn't even need syrup it was decadent! Every part of the meal was great 👍!

We will surely be making the trip from Corning more often!

Incredible diner, ordered the BAMBINO and it had way more food than I expected and it was all good. You can really tell the quality of a diner by how good the toast is. It's a small detail, often neglected. Here I was given a choice of four different breads and when it came it was perfectly toasted and heavily, but not overly buttered. Feels great sitting in there as well, the booths are the exact perfect amount of uncomfortable which seals the deal and lets you know you are in an establishment with history. Top tier stuff, I think the diner is a dwindling art but places like this are keeping it alive.

Wow! Where to start?! This is THE quintessential Anericana diner, and one that affords a bounty of both uncompromising quality and unapologetic antiquated ambience. We were treated extremely graciously by our waitress, and food was served piping hot and expediently. The meal selection caters to the faithful diner standby meal(s) selection, with emphasis on breakfast and lunch (served anytime between 5 am-2 pm). The customers were friendly and the diner had an incredibly wholesome sensibility. It stands as a gorgeous and delicious relic of the halcyon years when once upon a time, diners were ubiquitously dotting the American landscape, circa 1950’s.
I want to thank The Diner for their personable attentiveness and service, alongside outstanding food! A truly great visit and highly recommended!

Food had great flavor and portions were very satisfying. Entire staff was really friendly.

This was a quintessential diner with wonderful service, took a some bit of time as they were packed. But we had an incredible medium rare hamburger (frequently overdone) and a high stacked BLT that was just wonderful. The homemade fried chips were excellent - order them over the fries that were good but not excellent.

Outstanding, my go to spot for breakfast, every chance I get! After leaving NY in 85 to join the Army, and moving around for the past 38 years, I decided to retire last October and moved back to Horseheads. Promising myself to spend my money only on local restaurants, I picked the Diner. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and now I have a favorite place to eat it. Already have planned to start my 100th birthday celebration there. Of course not there yet. Great job Nick and your Diner family! You give me something to look forward to during my retirement.

This place was really awesome! The atmosphere was really cool. The food was excellent!🤘 Couldn't ask for better staff. This place is definitely a must try. Make the drive, it's totally worth it. I did and I'll be back!!!!💪

Man this place is awesome. Great food and came out fast. They cook everything right in front of you. Very clean. Everyone who is cooking wears gloves. Prices were great.

Such a cool Diner experience! It was An old street car, very small but they get you in. And out fast! Huge portions! Awesome service! Cool experience and not expensive!

Awesome food, great service. Charming old place.

Enjoyed this little diner and its classic feel. Lots of options on the menu and friendly service. Breakfast for lunch ended up being a great option. As well as the banana cream pie.

Delicious food brought out pretty fast and fresh! Our server was kind and sweet!!! Highly recommended!!

Excellent food. Great prices and AWESOME coffee. You will not be disappointed. But get here before 2 pm.

First time there. GREAT setting and atmosphere being that it was an old railroad car! Service was OUTSTANDING - staff was SO NICE and WELCOMING

Highly Recommended!👍🏽