Kimber Beck

Great food, fun vibes, exceptional service. Quality control was impressive, we saw this little redhead running the show, checking food before it went to the customer, and returning when needed. The hubs and I shared the Hobo breakfast. It was delicious and could feed four people!

+1

Karl Fisher

This was my first visit to crazy ottos Empire Diner in Herkimer. Love the shiny Diner! It was hard to choose but I went with the black and blue cheese burger. The burger was delicious but what I really enjoyed was the carrot slaw that came with it. I had never had this. The chips on the side also hit the spot after biking along the Empire State trail for the morning. If you're in Herkimer, visit the diner!

Mary Fish

Come hungry. Short wait for a Sunday at 11:30am. Dining room was clean and cozy. Cute porch for sunny days. When the menu says it's enough for two it's more than enough to share. Chicken and waffles were crisp and crunchy. Hobo breakfast was full of delicious veggies and hashbrowns. Personally I would have liked the hashbrown to be darker but just a preference. Hot sause at the table a plus option. Staff is very friendly and accomodating for allergies and preferences. Friends of Bill W. are welcome.

Mateo Escobar

A really clean and affordable place, the portions were solid at the price point. I tried the “Freight train” and it was crazy that it was under $20 (I didn’t even include the biscuits and gravy it comes with). Good food, kind service, and a solid Diner that didn’t have that greasy diner feel/smell.

Gregg Tidd

I had the Philly cheese steak .my wife had the Turkey wrap. This is our 2nd time visiting here. The food is very good and I had a milk shake. I told Nicole our waitress buy the way, is an awesome server that this is one of the best milkshakes I ever had

+5

Mike

I would drive way out of my way to come here. The staff are outgoing, the communication between servers and the back of house is efficient and well trained, the decorations are fun and eye catching. My western sandwich featured massive chunks of ham with a buttery perfectly-cooked hash brown side. Slice of banana cream pie was heavenly and the best vanilla milkshake I’ve ever had. Will return and bring the family. Incredible.

Adam Hovak

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and was not disappointed. Food came quick, the staff were very friendly and chatted with us and the coffee was hot and refilled VERY frequently. Awesome diner atmosphere, would go again just for that!

+5

Paul Hensley

Legendary diner exceeded our expectations. Great food, service and atmosphere. If you love a classic style diner this family owned and operated cafe is exactly what you need! We really enjoyed meeting Jennifer, Thomas and Scott. Thank You, Myra and Paul Hensley

Food was great, amazing ambience but to be so welcomed and taken care of by possibly the best service I've ever had . Valeriee waited on our table and it was wonderful! I'm coming back!!!

Food was great, amazing ambience but to be so welcomed and taken care of by possibly the best service I've ever had . Valeriee waited on our table and it was wonderful! I'm coming back!!!

food was great, amazing ambience but to be so welcomed and taken care of by possibly the best service I've ever had . Valeriee waited on our table and it was wonderful! I'm coming back!!!

Food was great, amazing ambience but to be so welcomed and taken care of by possibly the best service I've ever had . Valeriee waited on our table and it was wonderful! I'm coming back!!!

Food was great, amazing ambience but to be so welcomed and taken care of by possibly the best service I've ever had . Valeriee waited on our table and it was wonderful! I'm coming back!!!

If you ever in the NY checkout a great diner Crazy otto's empire diner. Place has fantastic food made to order and fun atmosphere.

The food was good, we had the Ruben, buffalo chicken wrap, and chicken quesadilla. Everyone enjoyed it. The waitress was great and super friendly. service was fast. The place has an old diner fee…

my great uncle can be found here every single day, if that says anything about their food and service. amazing experience every time and the ambiance brings you back in time to a hometown diner whe…

my great uncle can be found here every single day, if that says anything about their food and service. amazing experience every time and the ambiance brings you back in time to a hometown diner whe…

My husband and I visited this area for a wedding. We tried to look for a breakfast spot and voila found Otto! The food is good, love the ambiance and decoration. Can't believe they've been running …

Wonderful, kitschy atmosphere, attentive and friendly service. We had Melissa as our waitress at the counter- she made the best chocolate malted I've had in 15 years! burger was yummy and generous.…

We stopped on a recent trip for lunch, but ordered from their breakfast menu. They serve breakfast all day. The service was great and the food good. The bacon and eggs I had were cooked the way I req…

We stopped on a recent trip for lunch, but ordered from their breakfast menu. They serve breakfast all day. The service was great and the food good. The bacon and eggs I had were cooked the w…

We stopped on a recent trip for lunch, but ordered from their breakfast menu. They serve breakfast all day. The service was great and the food good. The bacon and eggs I had were cooked the way I r…

We stopped on a recent trip for lunch, but ordered from their breakfast menu. They serve breakfast all day. The service was great and the food good. The bacon and eggs I had were cooked the way I…

This Diner was by far one f the best meals I have eaten while traveling over the years. My wife had the French toast, eggs over easy, bacon meal. She loved the meal as it was prepared just the way sh…

Easy stop off 90, this is a breakfast diner that also serves lunch. Closes at 2pm. breakfast menu is huge, all the classics including eggs Benedict. We had cheese burgers and fries. Half pound, h…

Easy stop off 90, this is a breakfast diner that also serves lunch. Closes at 2pm. Breakfast menu is huge, all the classics including eggs Benedict. We had cheese burgers and fries. Half pound, han…

Such a cool place! Great service and great food! Huge portions for the price and Jennifer was our server and such a sweetheart! Took such great care of us and I felt like she was family by the time…

Pulled in off I-90 for lunch. Classic old school diner. I had an excellent cheeseburger. Service was good. It's worth pulling off the highway for.

Great food, big portions, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Welcoming environment even on our first visit. Whenever we're in the area, this is where we eat. Never had a bad meal. Bought thei…

Great food, big portions, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Welcoming environment even on our first visit. Whenever we're in the area, this is where we eat. Never had a bad meal. Bought thei…

This place is fantastic!! The food is delicious and the wait staff super friendly! The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming! I can see that everyone who visits and work there all feel like they ar…

Well worth the stop for good food, fast, friendly service and great atmosphere. Our waitress , Betsy, was the best - cheerful and attentive. We'll eat here again!

What a great spot to meet up with friends and share a meal! The service was spectacular and the food was stupendous. I’d gladly return and hopefully soon! We all had burgers, perfect choice!

Met a friend here for lunch when our usual go to was unexpectedly closed. Glad we found it. The place is 100% classic diner. We were waited on by “Hollywood Jennifer” who was friendly and attentive…

This place is the quintessential upstate diner. Cozy atmosphere, “peppy”servers, good eats, affordable prices & interesting stuff to look at in every nook & cranny! I’m a sucker for a good fried bo…

Great food - Staff friendly Extremely helpful Cant wait to go back Good food great atmosphere good people

This was our first time at Ottos and won't be our last. Next time we're in town on tour, we know exactly where to eat. The breakfast items, eggs, homefries, toast was exceptional. I highly recommen…

Kat S

I Visited this fascinating restaurant while I was on vacation. I thought all the art and collectibles on the walls were super cool. Not to mention the food was good too. I ordered two eggs over medium, bacon , white toast and home fries. My wife ordered the crazy pancake combo it Starts with two eggs, any style, with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage. Two slices of bread and 3 big pancakes. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful too.

+10

Cute little diner. Opening the door you feel like time is frozen as it transports you back to the 50's. Happened upon the diner while out with a girlfriend. This is a place you go for a diner experie…

Cooks served lightly cooked hamburger where inside was completely raw. Said I'd get new burger. They microwaved and I couldn't even bite into because it was so over done. \nWaitresses are lovely but …

Cooks served lightly cooked hamburger where inside was completely raw. Said I'd get new burger. They microwaved and I couldn't even bite into because it was so over done. \nWaitresses are lovely …

I Visited this fascinating restaurant while I was on vacation. I thought all the art and collectibles on the walls were super cool. Not to mention the food was good too. I ordered two eggs over med…

Starting the day off with a hearty breakfast from Crazy Ottos! Finding your way into the parking area can be a little challenging but once you've figured that out... it's onto a great menu of sever…

Place is nicely decorated inside with different types of posters and figures. Food was great- I had a waffle my husband had an omelet and biscuit with sausage gravy. service was quick and frie…

Place is nicely decorated inside with different types of posters and figures. food was great- I had a waffle my husband had an omelet and biscuit with sausage gravy. Service was quick and …

Consistently good diner food. This is probably our 4th stop over 6 years and the food is high quality, portions large, the service excellent, and it's not too far from the highway.

Consistently good diner food. This is probably our 4th stop over 6 years and the food is high quality, portions large, the service excellent, and it's not too far from the highway.

Trish OC

This was one of many visits the through the years. One last summer and it was not great and pretty expensive. Today it was not that busy when we got there and it we were the last table to get our food. 50 minutes for eggs and pancakes. It was not hot and my gravy was cool and not the way you want your food. Highly disappointed and even more expensive than before. Will not ever be returning. They did comp the check after many excuses and our complaints. It was pretty clear that our meal was forgotten. As a business owner myself, I would’ve comped the check with no questions asked and a lot of apologies. At this point, I’m happy that I didn’t pay for my advertisement to go on your tables. My husband and I love to go out to eat and do not mind paying for good food and good service. This was neither. FYI I never ask for my check to be comped, but that’s how terrible this experience was!

Have called twice for take out. Service is friendly and food is ready when they say it will be. Appreciate that they offer gluten free toast and also gluten free pancakes at breakfast. However as m…

Stopped here on our way into town, as I saw it had good reviews. My husband got a burger and I got a Reuben. The Reuben was just okay, as they use American cheese. My husband said his burger was …

We just moved back to NY and I love all the food up here. Went to the empire diner for breakfast and it was awful. The French toast tasted like oil bread and overloaded in butter. It didn't taste l…