Want pancakes at midnight, but your friend wants a burger? And how about that other friend who wants a gyro? Don’t fret—a diner is exactly the place for you all to go. And luckily for you all, there’s practically a diner on every corner in Queens. There’s nothing you can’t get at these classic American restaurants, and that’s precisely why we love them so much. So for a cheap, delicious meal picked from a menu with a wide variety of choices, look no further than the Best Diner in Queens.
2024: Queens Voted Atlantic Diner Best Diner!
Atlantic Diner
1116 Atlantic Ave South, South Richmond Hill
(718) 849-6673 – atlanticdinerny.com
The stylish Atlantic Diner with an all-day fresh menu appeals to anyone hungering for a sensible meal in the diverse and fascinating Queens Boulevard section of Richmond Hill. Go in for a laidback meal of comfort food among a gargantuan menu of choices. There are more than a dozen ways to enjoy an omelet Atlantic-style that include Huevos Rancheros made of two eggs over chili, rice, guacamole,and salsa, and the establishment’s namesake special of broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, sausage and tomato. Ask around and you might hear talk about the French toast cooked until it’s absolutely crisp, warm, and just right in the middle with a “hitting” flavor. Choose one of the “Unbeatable Beef Burgers” and perhaps you’ll devour a Greek Burger made with feta cheese and tomato.
2023: Queens Voted Blue Bay Diner Best Diner!
Blue Bay Diner
58-50 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Queens
(718) 225-6333 – bluebaydiner.com
This tried-and-true diner has really the two only things you need in life: good food and good people. Their service is quick and friendly, and they expertly accommodate parties both large and small. Their extensive menu includes diner classics like disco fries, french onion soup, tuna salad, club sandwiches, and wraps, as well as fun options like stuffed mushrooms, pizza burgers, bison burgers, stuffed tomato with chicken salad, and plenty more. Plus, they actually cook their burgers how you ask them to — the rarest talent of all (no pun intended). Locals already know that this is the neighborhood diner of choice. If you want to find out why, head over to Blue Bay Diner to enjoy a drink, a tasty meal, and excellent service.
2022: Queens Voted Blue Bay Diner Best Diner!
Blue Bay Diner
58-50 Francis Lewis Blvd, Oakland Gardens
(718) 225-6333
This Oakland Gardens Diner may seem like just another place to get some pancakes and waffles, but it is so much more than that. Rated the best diner in the borough, Blue Bay Diner welcomes customers in with its red exterior accents and striking blue sign. Inside, the spacious diner can accommodate dozens of customers who come in for a weekday meal or for weekend brunch. The extensive menu presents patrons with endless options including appetizers, diet conscious dishes, salads and salad platters, pasta, entrees and roasts, sandwiches, burgers and seafood. Of course, Blue Bay Diner also serves up breakfast items, like all good diners should, including a variety of egg preparations, bacon, sausage, pancakes, waffles and french toast.
2021: Queens Voted Atlantic Diner Best Diner!
Atlantic Diner
111-16 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill
(718) 849-6673 – atlanticdinerny.com
Craving pancakes at midnight, but your friend wants a burger? And how about that other friend who wants a gyro? There is no need to make compromises; Atlantic Diner is the place to go. At Atlantic Diner, guests can enjoy a broad variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options 24/7, prepared by a chef with over 30 years of experience in international cuisine. Omelets and Belgian Waffles, quesadillas and buffalo wings, angus steaks and even live lobsters — you name it, they will make it. Atlantic Diner caters for all types of events and even offers free delivery for those who want to enjoy their specials without leaving home. Next time you are not sure what kind of food to order, head over and you will surely find something great!
2020: Queens Voted Atlantic Diner Best Diner!
Atlantic Diner
111-16 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill
(718) 849-6673 – atlanticdinerny.com
Are you looking for a great meal at a low price? Come down to a clean, newly renovated diner that offers all your favorite dishes. Guests love their delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options that are prepared by a chef with 30 years of experience in international cuisine. Looking for a place to hold a special occasion? Atlantic Diner also has a private room that can accommodate up to 85 people, and can even be booked on short notice. Unlike other diners throughout the greater New York City area, they are open 24/7!
2019: Queens Voted Atlantic Diner Best Diner!
Atlantic Diner
1116 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill
(718) 478 2420 – www.atlanticdinerny.com
Are you looking for a great meal at a low price? Come down to a clean, newly renovated diner that offers you all your favorite dishes. Guests love their delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are prepared by a chef with 30 years of experience in international cuisine! Unlike other diners, they are open 24/7!
2018: Queens Voted Good Eats Diner Best Diner!
Good Eats Diner
69-32 Grand Ave (at 69th Place), Maspeth, Queens, NY, 11378
718.478.2420
Good Eats Diner, the newest addition to Grand Avenue in Maspeth. Residing right off of 69th Place the cozy yet elegantly styled eatery offers everything from scrambled eggs to T-Bone Steaks. Owned and operated by the Kolombos family, the restaurant offers a comfortable environment and friendly service seven days a week. Heart, Soul, and top notch ingredient all combine for a dining experience rivalled by none. Come by and see what the entire neighborhood is buzzing about.
2017: Queens Voted Terrace Diner Best Diner!
Terrace Diner
21297 26th Ave., Bayside, NY 11360. 718-224-4434
This long-standing diner is deep-rooted in its hometown of Bayside. Famous for its deliciously affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner options, Terrace Diner has been serving up excellence for years. A Bayside landmark at home on 26th Avenue, Terrace Diner has everything you could expect from a traditional diner, and more (including everyone’s favorite, brunch). Voted best diner in the borough, Terrace Diner boats an exceptional menu full of items like the fan-favorite bacon cheeseburger and traditional two eggs with bacon, all of which are guaranteed to keep Queens coming back for seconds (and thirds, and fourths).
