The Diner - Diner in Horseheads - 59 Old Ithaca Rd, USA

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.