Here's the Scoop! I love this diner! There's so much to love about it. Fresh squeezed orange juice, farm skillet, juicy large burgers, Denver omelette, pancakes, and their Farmers omelette to mention a few. The welcome you receive upon entering is great. The waiters & waitresses are always on their "A" game. There are not many great diners left but this one deserves 5 stars. They never disappoint.

My wife and I stopped in for a quick breakfast. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and shown to a booth. The diner is spacious, divided into three sections: the middle section features all booths, while the outer sections combine booth seating along the walls with tables in the center. The atmosphere is bright, cheerful, and airy. Our waiter promptly arrived to offer coffee, and soon we had steaming cups along with glasses of cold water. I ordered the number 12 combo: juice, coffee, pancakes, and oatmeal. The oatmeal was good, though it was on the runny side. The pancakes came hot and delicious--four to a stack, which proved too much for me to finish. The coffee was strong and tasty, with continuous refills. Takeaways: 1. Excellent price to portions 2. Very good coffee 3. Oatmeal may be a bit watery for some 4. Service is excellent 5. Excellent parking--be careful when exiting as the diner is located on a major road. 6. Some may find the prices a bit high for a diner - I removed one star because of them. 7. Would I return? YES!

The food is excellent, and the wait staff is friendly and efficient. But we have one gripe: In the middle of a political season, the televisions are tuned to Fox News, which carries endless quotes from the Trump campaign and other right-wingers about the dangers of immigrants. Most of the people working on the wait staff originated in other countries. They work hard, and they are hurting no one. They work so hard, in fact, that it's unlikely they pay any attention to the anti-immigrant propaganda emanating from Faux News. Still, it would be far better if management, out of loyalty to the staff, tuned those televisions to something less offensive, like ESPN or some other sports-themed channel.

Sorry in advance, no pictures! My friends and I came here for dinner on a Friday night, around 645PM. They were very crowded, but we got a table right away. The menu has so many options, including Friday night specials. There really is something for everyone. I was in the mood for breakfast. I had two scrambled eggs with sausage and home fries. It was good and filling. My friend had Oreo pancakes. It came with three huge pancakes that were filled with Oreos. He enjoyed it. My other friend ordered clam chowder, munchie combo and a bacon cheese burger. He enjoyed everything. He did mention the soup wasn't that hot though. The munchie combo came out at the same time as everything else. My friend specifically said he wanted it as an appetizer. Other than this, service was okay. You really can't go wrong with the diner!

I am a fan of the Long Island diner. When I visited my Dad for a week, I would have the pleasure of enjoying three different diners. One of them was the Lake Grove Diner. The Lake Grove Diner is located at the crossroads of NY Route 347 and Hallock Drive in the shadows of the Smith Haven Mall and the State University of New York (SUNY). Going back to 1976 when I was about to start Kindergarten this location was always a diner. It was known as the Tanglewood Diner. So, in addition to sufficient quantities of very good food, I had a taste of nostalgia. My dad will tell me, "The thing that I love about diners is that you can get anything you want no matter what time of the day." Hence in the late afternoon, he ordered a B.L.T., on a toasted bagel with mashed potatoes. If he was a Yelper, he'd say it was very good. In similar fashion to the lions share of Long Island diners, they have an electic menu. I knew what I wanted. That was eggplant parmigiana. Ever since I ordered the eggplant parmigiana at the late Royal Oak Diner in Bell port, NY, I have never been let down by eggplant parmigiana in a diner. The eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti costs $23.99. It included bread with butter and soup or salad. I ordered Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup. The abundance of eggplant parmigiana topped off with cheese and sauce with spaghetti was delicious with a capital "D." There was such an abundance of food that I ate the spaghetti in the diner then warmed the eggplant parmigiana as a second meal later on. With the meal, I enjoyed soda. A positive change in the diner experience since the 1980s is that the soda is bottomless. Back in the day you'd have to pay for each refill. Following the meal, I drank a delectable cup of coffee. The Lake Grove Diner has the ambiance of a modern diner. It has been remodeled throughout the decades. Long gone is the ambiance of the jukebox by the table. My table overlooked P.C. Richard's & Son. I was satisfied with the service. Our waiter was professional and on the eight ball with service. If I still lived in Long Island, I could see return visits to the Lake Grove Diner. Even with inflation, they serve a substantial selection of very good food in abundant portions within the upbeat environment of a diner. Considering that this diner has been standing as far back as 1976 when I was watching "Sesame Street," it is evidence of a four star restaurant.

A great local diner with ample parking. Lots of seating even when it's super busy! Typically get seated immediately around Sunday noon. The menu is extensive like most diners, and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Food comes pretty quickly and service is good. They even top off your coffee! Overall, a bustling location with a classic diner feel, and a great place to catch up with friends! California omelette comes with potatoes and toast - my go-to breakfast order here, with a large enough portion that I can take home for the next day! Lox, eggs, and onion omelette also comes with potatoes and toast - savory smoked salmon that was absolutely delicious, again, a large portion Coffee - okay, gets the job done