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At Esquire Diner, we're proud to serve up delicious comfort food that's made with love and care, right here in Albans, United States. Our cozy diner is perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. With a wide variety of...

Esquire Diner

Diner · Albans

4.2 · 1,267 reviews Google
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About Esquire Diner

At Esquire Diner, we're proud to serve up delicious comfort food that's made with love and care, right here in Albans, United States. Our cozy diner is perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. With a wide variety of tasty options to su...

At Esquire Diner, we're proud to serve up delicious comfort food that's made with love and care, right here in Albans, United States. Our cozy diner is perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. With a wide variety of tasty options to suit every craving, from mouthwatering burgers to fresh and fluffy pancakes, there's something for everyone. And don't forget to try our specialty dishes, expertly crafted with locally-sourced ingredients and made with attention to detail. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or just need a quick pick-me-up, Esquire Diner is here to serve up great food, great service, and a warm welcome that'll make you feel like family.

What Customers Say About Esquire Diner

Esquire Diner is generally well-regarded for its friendly service, large portions, and reasonable prices. Many appreciate the wide variety of food options and the accommodating staff. However, some customers have reported issues with food quality, cleanliness, and pricing inconsistencies.

Popular Dishes

French toast burger omelet pancakes apple pie with ice cream big boy burger gyro platter salmon

Best For

Locals Casual Quick Bite

Tip: The diner offers turkey substitutes for bacon and sausage. Be mindful of potential pricing discrepancies and double-check your bill.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

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John Adams Playground
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Ruoff Triangle
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Wellbrook Triangle
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Explore the area around Esquire Diner

Esquire Diner is located in Albans, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Police Officer Nicholas Demutiis Park (A 452m) — park in the United States of America
  • Monsignor Leopold Arcese Park (A 466m) — park in Ozone Park, Queens, New York, United States
  • John Adams Playground (A 703m) — park in Queens County, New York, United States of America
  • Ruoff Triangle (A 847m) — park in the United States of America
  • Wellbrook Triangle (A 862m) — park in the United States of America
  • Rocket Park (A 944m) — park in the United States of America
  • Tudor Park (A 972m) — park in the United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Esquire Diner

Esquire Diner is located at 105-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417, Albans.
Near Esquire Diner you can find points of interest such as Police Officer Nicholas Demutiis Park, Monsignor Leopold Arcese Park, John Adams Playground, Ruoff Triangle.
Esquire Diner offers diner cuisine.
Esquire Diner has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Esquire Diner offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Esquire Diner based on customer reviews are: French toast, burger, omelet, pancakes, apple pie with ice cream.
Esquire Diner is ideal for locals, casual dining, quick bites.
Esquire Diner is generally well-regarded for its friendly service, large portions, and reasonable prices. Many appreciate the wide variety of food options and the accommodating staff. However, some customers have reported issues with food quality, cleanliness, and pricing inconsistencies.
The diner offers turkey substitutes for bacon and sausage. Be mindful of potential pricing discrepancies and double-check your bill.
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Esquire Diner Albans Reviews

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mariah charles

We love Alina always give great service. Food is always great! Always a awesome experience!

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Sher

Love that Diner very clean very nice the way it's just so sweet so nice the food was very good I go there with my friends once in awhile and a couple weeks I'll be going to a communion over there and it's going to be great I'm sure thank you

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Slimmie Smalls

Been around since Jesus was a baby, I hope they've made this a landmark! The food is always good and it's a great place to take the family for a comfy, cozy quick bite. My mom loves the Cole slaw lol!!!

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June conklin

My father in-law and I go for breakfast.The Waiters and waitress are all friendly excspicaly Hector in the morning he always friendly and does his job. The the lady who sit us down Rula is a wonderful lady. The food is always fresh and the place is always clean.

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Andrew Chacon

I've been coming here for years and this diner has never disappointed. Food is great service is great and they have parking. Not even a pandemic can close them down!!

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Oof meh:p

Always my go to diner. They serve whatever you can think of and I've never heard 'We don't have that'. Great food that's cooked to order. Plenty of morning coffee Refills and close to several religious services.

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Tamica Hutchinson

Our waitress was kind and friendly with a warm motherly vibe. I really enjoyed my meal of cornbeef hash. It was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Rose blu Velez

Better then the other diner up the road by fare .. ! Fare price. Most of there waitress have been there 10 yrs. With great additude . Food is fare priced fresh food. Delicious. Really just want you want from a great American diner

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Icelean Scales

Diamond in the rough. Ive gone here multiple times and it's known a place where our older generation loved to go.. but when I tell you.. i love their food. They have great eats for bargin prices..and the quality of the food is delise. Omg u have to go..! I've taken my kids.. my bf.. my coworkers.. its so good.. and they don't skimp on the portions.

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Martine P

My cousins and I were on our way to another restaurant when I seen this pop up on my Google. We decided to give them a try and it was DEFINITELY worth it! The food was delicious! Our waiter was nice as well.. Very attentive. I recommend if ur in the area give them a try!

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Belinda Fryer

Food was very tasty. People were very friendly. Service was excellent by Michelle. Very friendly and proffesional. It's nice when we go to a place we've never been to before and things are great!

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michael11414

Yes it's a diner but I still had to give it 5 stars! This Diner has been here well over 55 years I remember going as a child so they must be doing something right! Many years ago I remember they had a long copper hood behind the serving counter must have been worth its weight in gold they should have kept that for Nostalgic reasons. Food is always good burgers Etc and when they have it their beef stew is off the hook. The waiters and waitresses are always friendly and go out of their way for their customers. I mean it's a diner so It's not actually a five-star dining experience but I gave it the 5 stars for the wait staff the cleanliness and the great tasting food.

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NYC Reviews

Got order to go. Owner lady is the nicest person I had ever met working in a diner. Very friendly and outstanding customer service. Food was fresh and made in timely manner. Will for sure be stopping by here again.

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True & Blue

I know that it was risky to order a sirloin steak from a diner but I did and it was absolutely fantastic! Perfectly done to my liking, juicy, and even the sides knocked my socks off! 👏

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Shamiza Bacchus

Very good service, makes you feel like you just visited "grandma house". Clean, well kept, friendly, courteous and price was reasonable. The food was tasty . Our server made sure our needs was a priority. Definitely will be coming back. Thumbs up.

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perla espinosa

I always come here with the family, they treat us like family. The food is great!! Service is better than other diners in the area.

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Steven

Great service, delicious food, and a great seating arrangement during COVID19.

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Rose Branda

They didn't have the air on high so it was warm .The waitress was sweating. We asked her to tell the boss but nothing happened....The place was packed. Went today and it wasn't crowded I like that about 1 pm . food came quick and Fresh.

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George German

I smashed the big boy burger yes me a dude from Bronx holllaaaaa!!!

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Jennifer Curtis

Good food. I had the Cobb salad which was pretty good. The Cobb salad is served with mushrooms which I immediately removed. The servers were attentive.

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Edward Songor

Excellent service, my famy and I love coming here and are always treated great. Today their outdoor seating area was full but the manager was kind enough to set up a table for us so that we did not have to wait. Then when I had to leave to pick up a family member that same manager offered to keep my food warm until I got back. That is service that is above and beyond anything we would have expected. On top of all that the food was very good and reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this diner to anyone in the area.

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A.K. Small

Classic spot for a quick bite to eat. Never any complaints. Except for once, I had them take back an order I was displeased with that I had also bitten (French toast), and the cook put it back on the grill to meet my liking. That's a health code violation. I politely paid and left. He must've been a new guy, because I was so disgusted and confused, professionally and as a customer

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Rk C

I think this may be the first 5 star review for me and it is deserved. The service was fast and friendly. The set up was great. The eggs Benedict... It was perfect. I've never said that about a diner meal b4. The eggs were perfectly poached, the hollandaise was excellent, the sausage was SO good, the English muffin was even perfectly toasted. I don't ever expect perfection because I don't like to set myself up for disappointment and even the best restaurants can definitely make mistakes but this was just a perfect meal. I think I've only ever had 2 other times where I felt that way about the food that I bought and this just immediately became #1. Thanks guys, keep it up!

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Sarai Ordonez

Good place for some brunch with my friend and baby. They were very nice and accommodating of my giant baby stroller. They have a decent sized parking lot which is a plus. Food was good and came quickly.

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Ro Schure

Food was good, flavorful and hot. Wait staff made sure we were good and our drinks topped off. The atmosphere & staff were friendly and upbeat! Not like some places that are too super hyper or dragging like zombies, either way not conducive to an enjoyable meal. Prices after covid like everywhere else with the exception that you are served a substantial amount of food! ABBONDANZA! MANGIA!

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Theresa Kenion

I have been going to this diner for years. The food is delicious. The owners know who you are. They greet you with so much love. The waiters and waitresses are fantastic!!! They talk to you like your old friends. They make you feel so welcoming, this is one of our favorite places to eat.

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Geo M.

Cant go wrong with most of the food on the menu. I love their steak quesadillas. They come with different sauces and the serving is pretty large for one person. Wait staff is always making sure you have water glasses topped off etc. prices are decent. Would recommend getting any of their salads if you eat healthy, their medium is pretty big and the large is huge.

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J A R

I always went to this diner after a night out, and have breakfast. $17.00 for a cheeseburger deluxe is a little steep for today. Still the people are great. It is a great place to ea out , with friends and family..

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Jenny Luca

I have to applaud the Esquire Diner and it’s staff/owners! These men are top notch individuals!!! Today after stopping at 3 other establishments begging for a bathroom Esquire let me use theres. I was so gracious that they let me tinkle that I knew I needed to order something. I wanted to be a patron after there kindness. I got to try there fantastic cold brew coffee and was given a mini-lesson on how to make it as well. These gentleman were exactly that gentleman!! I appreciate your kindness, your amazing coffee and I will without a doubt be back the next time I’m local. Thank you again!!

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Tanisha Checo

Very nice and cozy place for early mornings! Bathroom is clean, employees are great and food is delicious.

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Ely Figueroa

One of my go to places for breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff and good service.

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Tanía

This diner is my favorite! I've been going here for years with my daughter. The girls up front are always friendly and sweet. The wait staff are attentive and just all around amazing!

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Duane Gray

My family and I enjoy coming here and are always treated well. Excellent service. Their outside seating area was occupied today, but the manager was gracious enough to reserve a table for us so we wouldn't have to wait. Following that, the same manager offered to keep my dinner warm till I returned when I had to go to pick up a family member. Service like that goes above and beyond what we would have anticipated. Furthermore, the food was quite tasty and reasonably priced. We'll most certainly be returning, and we heartily suggest this restaurant to everyone in the region.

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Tita Concepcion

There is onsite parking. The diner has wheelchair/handicap access from the rear entrance. Excellent variety of foods to select from on the menu. Great food and service with real diner prices. The food was served quickly, hot, and very appealing to the eyes. The food was delicious. Family-friendly atmosphere. Attentive servers. I will definitely go back. Btw... they had a nice variety of desserts to choose from. 😀

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John Vario

Great place still the same owner GOOD FOOD GOOD FRIENDS GOOD MEMORIES

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L Hewitt

Friendly staff. Good food easily adjusted, great choices

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Priscilla Delgado

Very nice. I hadn't been here in years.

Nomar S.
Nomar S.

Had a great time, been here a few times. All food is very well portioned and tasty. Drinks and sweets are just as good. Highly recommend the big boy burger for a little bit of everything. Very friendly staff as well.

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Raul

Good diner food with many options- including turkey substitutes for both bacon and sausage- and excellent, friendly service.

Matt Branca
Matt Branca

Love this place. Walking distance from my house in Ozone Park. Wide variety of really good food. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and more privacy at the tables than you'd expect for a diner. They break up the space with partitions and have pleasant, soft lighting. Beautiful, well maintained exterior.

Shemika Daughtry
Shemika Daughtry

As soon as I walked right in I got a table. The food wait was fast. Food was tasty-we had a burger, build your own omelet and 2 pancakes. Drinks a sprite and hot chocolate and it was cheap.

Elizabeth Reynoso
Elizabeth Reynoso

The best diner on Crossbay. The customer service is always great and staff are always friendly. I’ve never waited more than 10 minutes for my food and the prices are reasonable. I’ve been coming here for years and never been disappointed.

Rhonda Bobb
Rhonda Bobb

I just love their French toast. Portions are great. Just love this place and they do deliveries too with uber.

Jeannette Marie Olmeda
Jeannette Marie Olmeda

Good service, good food. Very accommodating in my meal choices, helped me stay on track with my Keto approved diet.

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Gabriele Stella

Particularly good food, the taste of the meat was nice no need for sauce or spices, basic service but in line with the location, I enjoyed the familiar atmosphere.

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Lisa M

I went there for breakfast after a half day at school with my friends. It was around 11:00 am, they seated us in about 3 minutes. Service was kind. The Breakfast was good. It was comfortable. I got the French Toast with eggs. The syrup was prepackaged but still pretty good regardless. Came with LOTS of butter on the side, really great. I also got a hot chocolate. Was good but seemed really rushed, it could have been mixed more, obviously they used a prepackaged mix. The time we went there was pretty full of people however, so they were really busy. My friends didn't complain about their food, they said it was really yummy and tasty. It is best to go with a group of people to sit and chat and eat. Overall I would rate it a 6.8 out of 10. Not outstanding but pretty okay :)

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Zulema Garcia

Just moved into the neighborhood, so im trying different places around here. I was very pleased with the service. My server was attentive. She kept checking on us and filling up our cups of water. I just wish their salads would use a more nutritious lettuce because iceberg lettuces are just water. That's why it's 4 stars instead of 5.

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Annasha Ramdass

Good food, and good service. Loved their coffee. It's rare for people to make good coffee these days. Only thing was that they were a bit expensive. But still a good place to go nonetheless. Yummy yummy options!

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Robert Prosa

Food was delicious. Service was good. But they charge extra for using a credit card and I don't think it is fair. Food price is already at a premium. Plus the only signs was at register and small so you walk in and get blind sided when you pay. Not cool

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Ana Alvarez

Most waiters/waitresses are polite and welcoming. Except for one older lady in particular, don't really want to share her name out of respect for my elders. She was rude and not once did she come by to ask how we were doing. My husband ordered his meal with both bacon and sausage (the meal was one or the other). We got our order and realized he didn't get both. After waiting 10 minutes to get her attention, my husband tells her that he didn't get the extra plate of sausage. She claims that she did bring it out and that he must have eaten it and forgot that he ate it. The nerve of that woman! Don't ever want her as a waitress again. Otherwise, service and food is always good.

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Vanessa mercado

Its a really good diner overall. I ate there with 5 people including my soon to be 3 year old daughter and we all loved it. Very friendly and fast and pretty clean which it was pleasant since I have a toddler.

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Frank Jay

Diner has great food. Great customer service and the restaurant has really fast serve times. I am sometimes amazed at how quick they get the food to you. Also being open 24 hours is a great perk. The only downside seems to be the higher than average prices, but if you are ok with that, then this is a great establishment.

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robert burgos

this is my favorite 'local' diner. it seems lately that these types of diners are scarce. we must do our best to keep small businesses like these, which are mostly family owned and operated, thriving. here you can have a good meal, at an affordable price, and support local businesses. I hadn't been here in a little while and decided to take my mom out for breakfast. When we walked in, we were greeted like we were just here last week. the staff remembered my mom and stopped to have conversations with her. Before retirement, my mom owned a local small business and she treated her customers the same. we understand small businesses and understand the importance they bring to a community. So, if you see the Esquire marquee as you're driving up Crossbay Boulevard, and you're hungry, stop in! Sit down and enjoy a nice meal surrounded by a warm and wonderful staff. You'll want to come back again and again. You'll even tell your friends about it.

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Jennie Marie Sanchez-Singh

I go here for breakfast once or twice a month and it is my go to diner. You never have to wait too long for a table (unless it's a holiday) and the employees are very friendly. They have a good selection on their menu and all of the food is good, better than average for most diners. Prices are fair. The atmosphere is great and both the tables and booths are comfortable. It's likely one of the best diners in the area if you want a reliable place to go to.

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Barry Chafetz

Went for breakfast with grandkids. Coffee cup stayed full, a positive. Kids waffles were very good; one ate every bit while the second grandchild, a very picky eater, ate half f hers, more than I expected. I had simple eggs and toast - what is there to say about that - it was as expected

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Angela Mancino

I used to come here as a teenager at 2am and get disco fries. Haven't been here in almost 30 years. Anyway, our waiter was very friendly. Eggs are eggs and the burgers were pretty good. My daughter loves the Mac and cheese.

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Vito

My first time there. Had breakfast and it was so busy we had to wait fifteen minutes for a seat, however, it was worth it. Really enjoyed my beef sausages, over easy eggs, coffee, and Callahan French toast. Service was on point. The atmosphere was very enjoyable. I look forward to going back.

marina dee
marina dee

Food is good. Service is really good. Not many diners around anymore and this was a pretty good one.

nicola bailey
nicola bailey

Customer service was great, Food was okay, hot chocolate was awesome sauce, parking available on site, clean bathrooms, temperature taken at door, sanitizer available all over. Its 25% indoor seating. Really nice place for a decent meal.

Mia Khalid Shibly
Mia Khalid Shibly

Good comfort food, very "homie" environment and huge selection of food. Its a great diner to have in our neighborhood. Its just a little bit more expensive than what I would expect in Queens. Bill came up to $25 before tips for apple pie with ice cream and order of french toast with fruit jam.

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G

Food was just..."okay". items were expensive, VERY small portion sizes, they charge extra to change any meat selection from pork to turkey. Customer service was good.

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Lucero Sarah

Very good food!! I love the food. But bad customer service. The lady didn’t really explain everything right. She kind of had a bad attitude. Not looking right for the restaurant. Delicious food though :)

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Padmini Singh

Ive been here a few times and i love the idea of local food. There mozzerella sticks are to die for and I'm in love with them, i think its worth the price. The staff are sometimes a mix of polite or trying to rush you out the door. Usually, the service and staff are so much better in the mornings. They are attentive and usually accomdating. When I come during the evening, i often feel rush and feel like the waiters want me out the door. Which sucks, i love having a quiet conversation over comfort food, but it is what it is. In terms of ambience, the place resembles a pretty boring layout, yet i still find the place comfortably homey.

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Angel Luis Torres Jr

The service took too long My nephew and my sister we waited about an hour and 20 minutes for our food. And we weren't able to get a booth we end up sitting on the counter where I was uncomfortable cuz I have long legs. The food wasn't all that great. As far as the atmosphere well because of long waits to be seated it's obvious that the attitude of the people we're not so happy.

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Maxx D. (Mad Maxx)

It's an ok place. It was rated a B. The wait staff is generally nice and so are the owners. The parking lot is small and fills up easily. The Diner seems a bit small inside, the food is nothing to write home about but passes muster. Also crowds up quite quickly and there tends to be a wait during the primary meal hours, especially weekends! It's an ok place to go when you're in the mood for something quick.

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Tomineka Padmore

My sister/friend and I ate breakfast here Monday 2/5/24 We live in the area for 8 to 10 years. I was so disappointed we when received our check. We were being robbed without a gun!!! We both had a strawberry banana waffle with a scoop of ice cream a side of bacon, one tea and one cappuccino. Our bill was $80.88. When we complained the waitress told us she didn't know the prices so she put what a waiter told her. He came over and seem to be fine with making up prices and itemizing everything on the plate. He then recalculated the bill and decided $68.65 was fair he insisted this would make us happy. I have never left a diner feeling insulted and robbed. We have been to this dinner many times. This is the first time we were served by these two individuals. We will never go to our neighborhood diner again. This experience left us very upset and disappointed. Please check your bill...

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Ceasar George

I've been to this diner at least 60 times. Food is ok. Try and get seating on right hand of entrance. Seating on left side in the rear is tight for little people only I guess. Now for the good stuff.....beware of a certain waitress that upon presenting check gives you chicken scratch. She purposely writes like a doctor to swindle you to pay more. I've caught her several times overcharging me $5 or more $$$. The other item which is important, pricing is up there.... Generally food is served warm and not hot as it should be. Why do I go to these place? It's the better of 2 evils. Not the greatest.

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Emma Caserta

Your typical diner food. Rice pudding is delicious. Great service!

Ken Husain
Ken Husain

The Server Sucks; she was very dishonest. Although the menu included Wine & salad the Server was still billing us Ala carte & calculating the Tax included in the Tipping total as 22% when the table has 3 persons

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B. Nosam

Very quick servers and nice staff. The selection is very limited to diner food. The desserts are extremely limited. My advice try another place if your looking for great food, but if your looking for an average experience then look no further.

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Roger Budhu

Great food but extremely over priced. for example: i ordered a western omelet, Without anything else! no drink, no potato, no toast, no coffee. bare omelet. my bill was $15.75 for comparison in other diners i can get a seafood plater for $21.00 you be the judge. If you go be prepared to spend, i personally will not go back.

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Natalia Irizarry

Table still had crumbs on it! I was rushed to order while waiting for a friend. The diner was basically EMPTY! I said table for 2, I was asked 3 times if I’m waiting for someone within 5 mins. Would I like to have food on the table, I said no. Again saying I’ll order when she gets here. I was brought 1 glass of water but 2 menu & silverware. They were obnoxious!! I won’t recommend them to anyone.

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Gen

Super slow service, my server took forever to greet me, take my order, and cash me out. The food was expensive for such bland food. The OJ was warm even though I asked for ice several times. It wasn’t the best experience, I will absolutely not be back. Rather go to cross bay down the street, better service, better food, and way better prices.

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Ms. Kally

Service was great! Homefries tasted like canned potatoes. Definitely, not as good as they used to be! And the prices... !..?...My goodness! 2 breakfasts meals (i.e.1 was with bacon, 1 was with sausage) 2eggs, homefries, toast coffee= $35 THATS INSANE!

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Yarema Mazuryk

We had a breakfast in the morning, was ok, not so fast but friendly service, left around 40% tip. In the evening kids asked for a cheesecake, I checked the sign outside the diner - it said dining until 21:00. Went there - they said they are closed, cannot get me a cheesecake to go, because everything is closed. Feels like accidental customer is a burden to them. Hope they’ll get less of that burden.

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Jeffrey

This place has low quality ingredients for the same price as other diners. Pancake deluxe didnt come with eggs not to mention the Pancakes were flavorless same as the home fries, corned beef hash wasnt fried well, eggs were very airy and you can tell by the color they are of the cheap kind, iykyk. I did like the sausage link tho.

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Shabana Khan

I've been dining at this establishment for years.. I'm giving it 2 stars just because of the waffles. Best waffles I've had anywhere. Light, crunchy and fluffy at the same time. I had breakfast there a few days ago and my niece wanted pancakes but when she tasted it she said it tasted like strawberry pancakes and that she didn't like it. So I tasted it as well. It was super sour and chewy. It tasted as if it was made with spoiled milk. I told the waitress (who was very nice) and she put in another order. Next batch of pancakes were even worse with a sour and gummy texture. Eventually the waitress came and said her boss tasted the pancake and they figured out the problem (didn't tell me what though). My niece who was obviously still hungry at that point ordered a waffle. Of course the owner did not come to our table and apologize and didn't even offer to comp my nieces meal at the very least. There are better Diners in the area. Save your money unless you only want waffles. The coffee used to good not anymore. Everything else that we've tried just not up to snuff.

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Maryann Babington

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, I ordered a Chicken Salad Wrap that came with Potato Salad. The potato salad was rancid & I had to throw it in the garbage. I called Esquire Diner & asked to speak with the manager & the woman who answered the phone said she was the manager her name is Elizabeth. When I told her that the potato salad was rancid & that I would like a credit for my order, she curtly answered and said that they put a little vinegar in it & that they were extremely busy & rushed me off the phone. I wasted my money today. Don't order home delivery from them! I will not order from them ever again.

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La Reina

This is the Sirloin Steak..... As you see No Onions, No Peppers or Seasonings smh and it has no Taste.... $22.50 for this and the Mash Potatoes No Taste at all & Watery

Healthy Andrew Gallo
Healthy Andrew Gallo

The food was horrible. No string beans so they gave me spinach and it was sooo bitter. Fish tasted old. I've heard this place is bad but decided to try it and it was worse. Bathroom had no soap just water in a soap dispenser. We expect much more for the price and area. Disgusting.

Muktadir Ahmed
Muktadir Ahmed

The food is good, and the service is okay. But the food prices are way too high compared to other diners. Also, keep in mind that if you go there and pay with a credit or debit card they will charge you tax twice. No sense.

Luis Wagner
Luis Wagner

Basically I asked for no lettuce and they gave me what seems to be the core of the lettuce on my burger? Idfk, table was sticky, silverware was smudgy. This guy that works there taking the temperature, very rude. The waitress though was very nice, very helpful and the only reason i gave two stars.

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JC1985

Absolutely horrible food & on top of that it was way overpriced. I got a soup & mozz sticks & it was $20 & change. The mozz sticks must have been sitting in a freezer since 2019. One was so hard & gross it was actually inedible. The cheese looked gray inside the breaded shell. STEAR CLEAR OF THIS DUMP

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K P

Absurdly horrible food. This place makes prison food seem like a gourmet delicacy. Everything tastes bland and stale. They serve you in huge quantities, but the food is inedible. My party of five left everything in their plates, almost untouched. Beyond disappointed. Go elsewhere.

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Mila M

Terrible, food is NOT FRESH AT ALL & NOT delicious, 3 out of our 4 plates had spoiled rice in it... that non of us did ordered...??! 3 Plates out of 4 were left almost untouched. It took them forever to serve our capuchino... and so is "food" (garbage)... That's why this place is EMPTY !!! Waisted time & money. Free EMPTY Parking available. I would NOT RECOMMEND IT !!!

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Robert Bobby Gonzalez

Expensive & the food was bland and flavorless. The eggplant parmaian was mushy and the chicken salad triple decker tasted like nothing. Then when I told them that I was taking this slop home, they gave me the boxes to box the food myself instead of the waitress taking it to the back to box it. Thank God my wife can cook better than this place. You're better off going to White Castles which is not too far away.

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April Reed

If I could leave this place no stars I would. I have never been to a restaurant so blatantly racist. When we walked in we were immediately seated which was about 7:40. Upon entering we realized we were the only African American there, yet this did not stop us from wanting to try food from a diner in our neighborhood. We had great hope with quickly came to a holt. This is because after being seated we waited 25 minutes to be serviced. As we waited to be serviced we watched waited constantly check in on other customer pour coffee and take orders while they continue to act as if we were not sitting there. It became more aware that we weren’t just over reacting we the lady across from us and the cop beside us kept shaking THIER heads. This experience was completely disappointing as this is a community where my grand mother brought and owned a house for over 40 years. A community where I spent a lot of my childhood until my grandmother moved back south. Just to think that all we wanted to do was experience some of the food that we read such great reviews about and was denied is heart breaking. To make it worst when I confronted the lady at the host booth she began to argue with me that we didn’t wait 25 Minutes when she wasn’t even there when we came in. I guess Esquire is a great diner as long as you are not of African American decent. My people please be aware and spend your money else where.

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b r

Had 3 orders of eggs for one table and not a single one was cooked properly. Eggs Benedict came well done and over medium came over easy. If you can't cook a simple egg you just can't make food..

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Savannah Lauren

So I recently moved into the area and decided I wanted the Comfort of diner food I did a quick goggle search and came across this place I read the reviews as I do before I patronize any establishment but I am definitely a believer in everyone has a different experience and considering that this location was less than a mile from my home I decided why not give it a try. Disappointed to say the least I ordered the hot open turkey sandwich which string beans and “homemade mashed potatoes “ I know I am from the south so I thought delicious BOY WAS I WRONG the bread that the turkey was served on was hard clearly outdated. There was nothing homemade about the mashed potatoes they were watery and definitely instant can you come to the string beans what’s that brown spots zero seasoning and hard. Needless to say while the people was wonderful the food was not and therefore I will not be a repeat Customer

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everythang09

What a shame! First of all, I should warn anyone who reads my review that this is NOT about the food whatsoever! This is strictly about the horrible owner who is such a turn-off to the establishment. The food may be good, but I’ll never know because I know for sure I will NEVER eat here. The owner is a miserable, wretched little person, if you could even call her that at all, because she has no heart whatsoever. Ok, so this diner is located right next to a preschool, where 2-5 year olds attend. I don’t know if this lady hates children or what, but she has a HUGE parking lot and some parents quickly park there to drop-off/pick-up their children. I personally have parked there (in the morning for drop-off) only 3 times. Twice because I didn’t know how to get to the back of the school, and once when I got lost trying to find the back of the school. Now, I understand her concerns about pick-up (as that’s in the afternoon and more busy), but I’m the morning? Each time I’ve gone, there is literally only 2 cars or less! The place is empty! And I heard her that day I was late screaming at the principal of the school (who’s the nicest lady ever)! How dare her! No compassion for the parents! Her wicked character tells me about the type of establishment she runs. I’d like her to try to speak to me like that. Just because you own a diner doesn’t mean you can treat people anyway you want. And if she came correct at the parents, I bet they wouldn’t even park there. Horrible, terrible woman, just completely nasty! Her attitude is what turned me off from ever eating her.

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Bono Vibes

It’s not the same place I use to go to in the early 2000s. The food sucks!! Wasted my money on frozen food. I think these are different owners ,they don't take pride in giving you fresh cooked food it’s all frozen and they warm it up to serve it just for r a quick profit. I really hate places that have this practice.

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Nia Uja

Called to see if the diner was open & the waitress responded “Why would I be here if we were closed” with the most disgusting attitude. Keep it up! That’s probably why the diner looked so empty & barren. 0 stars.

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Fn4e

Absolutely disgusting we ordered buffalo chicken wings with some kind of pink sauce on the side absolutely disgusting it tasted like ketchup. My husband order the chicken souvlakia Way too much spice on it. He couldn't even eat it. I ordered the chicken paniniyou would think it supposed to come on like a Texas toast. They put it on some flatbread just killed it wasn't good at all..we tried to tell the manager didn't want to hear it. Just said to us that's the first time ever here here and that.The only good outcome was that was a waitress was very nice. But we definitely won't be back .

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sukkisukki seaman

ordered a bacon cheese burger dlx with mashed and got a sorry looking burnt burger not even in a plate with lettuce and tomato just a foil wrapped burger not even fully covered and a plastic container with mashed potatoes smh no pickle or cole slaw nothing just a weak looking sandwhich worst diner ever!!!

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Ashley Ceped

So I came here to eat before the service was great my only complaint is the caucasian lady that answers the phone has a very bad attitude, I ordered carry out today and she didn’t even hand me the food just had a bad attitude and just pointed to the counter & “ told me your food is over there” . This is no way to treat customers who are literally paying for their service. Instead of being appreciative that we decided to come spend money at this restaurant we get treated like peasants . What ever happend to good customer service ?!

Arpan saha
Arpan saha

One of the worst place ever I ate. Please don't get the salmon if you ever need to stop by here. The fish was definitely old, had a musky taste. The manager was quick to inform, "I'm going to charge you for the salmon but you can get something else." It was so rehearsed, you can tell they deal with this in daily basis. It was first and will be the last time in this establishment

Teve Tensen
Teve Tensen

Some food is good, but way overpriced. a gyro platter for 20, 1 10lb box of the gyro strips costs 43.00 at restaurant depot, I just paid half the box for 6 strips. the box has like 300 strips. I will not go back, other diners' way cheaper

jenny beltran
jenny beltran

Horrible I ordered a quesadilla it was huge and greasy like they just threw it on the plate. I tried to cut it up to taste it not good at all. It went right to the garbage where it belong.

Sylwia Polanco
Sylwia Polanco

If you don't want to get sick, don't eat here. the rolls are moldy so watch what you eat!! The starter rolls they were moldy too.

Josie Rodriguez
Josie Rodriguez

I would give this place less stars if I could, unfortunately we were very disappointed with the quality of food here. We ordered bottled waters with lemon, and the lemons smelled of some cleaning substance. We still gave them a try after this. We proceeded to order a chicken sandwich with onion rings, a mozzarella burger with waffle fries and popcorn chicken as an appetizer. The chicken was anything short of popcorn and half the chicken was unseasoned and unbreaded. They then gave us a plate with was supposed to be coleslaws and pickles. Just see the picture and it speaks for itself. The manager is clueless as to them having all these options on the menu and the food quality is trash. If they were to narrow their menu down to a couple options, they’d be able to send out quality food dishes.

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105-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417

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