Van Dam Diner

Reviews

• Liz I.

  star star star star star 19 September 2026

  I discovered this place while I was taking a summer class at LaGuardia college across the street. It's a Saturday all day class and the professor gives us an hour and a half for lunch. Left to wander around one afternoon because there's not much open in the area on a Saturday, I came across the Van Dam diner. I'm so happy I found this place! The food is soooooo good. It's exactly what you'd expect a real New York diner to be. There's no fancy frills to it. You come in, sit down, waitress takes your order and she yells it over to the kitchen. I have been coming here every Saturday for the past 6 weeks and everything I've ordered is great. My favorite so far was the French toast (they whip their own butter!!!!!)  and their California omelette. It's owned by a Greek couple and they are the nicest people. I eat super slow and every time they noticed they would run over to ask if everything is ok, I feel like I'm in their home. It's obvious they really care about their business and want to make sure everyone is happy and satisfied. Go here! Order take out from them! Give them your business !!

• Sara F.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 15 September 2026

  So I just paid $6.00 for a bacon and egg on a bagel with a can of soda. I open the sandwich and it doesn't even look like there is bacon and egg in there. Looks like not even a whole egg is in there. Last time I'll be coming to the darn place!!!!

• Verneisha M.

  star star star star star_border 1 September 2026

  This is definitely the go to for a great salad.  Working in the area for several years I have always found this place as a great lunch place.  The restaurant is very clean and the staff are very friendly.  I have never been disappointed with the food or service. Maybe one day I will try for the desserts which look oh so yummy !  If your in the area give them a try you'll love it!

• Abbee W.

  star star star star star 28 August 2026

  I'm here at least 5 times a week and often three times in one day. The staff are wonderful, the food is consistently amazing, and the prices are beyond reasonable.
  
  My tip for first-timers and tourists is accept the menus gratefully when offered, but only to marvel at the extensive offerings (all good, by the way.)
  
  When you're ready to order (don't be afraid to flag someone down -- they're always ready to serve), ask about the specials and choose what suits you or comes most recommended.
  
  I've been coming for months and never would've ordered the pot roast myself if Penny hadn't laughed at my asking for a menu and told me to get the roast. The ladies who run the place know what they're doing and they're great at it. Trust them and ask them any questions you have -- wifi password, delivery radius, best place to park. They love this diner and so will you.
  
  Thank you Maria, Penny, Chris, Katerina and the rest of the Van Dam staff for this wonderful home away from home.

• John J.

  star star star star star_border 22 August 2026

  Excellent breakfast specials. For $7.95 I got the corned beef hash with 2 eggs and home fries and a coffee and small oj. Prices for diners have gone through the roof so this place was a great find that is reasonably priced and good food. Next time I'll check out the lunch menu.