Cooperstown Diner

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  John Mattingly
9 months ago
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  Rob Piemontesi
11 months ago
I knew before we even got to Cooperstown that we wanted to stop here for food. Looking from the outside you can see how small this place is going to be. There is only one server and one cook on but damn do they make it look easy! It was busy when we got there (only seats 25 people, I believe) and was still busy when we left. The food was amazing! The homemade corned beef hash was PERFECT and the sausage gravy and biscuits was delicious! The waitress was very friendly. An excellent breakfast to start the day. Looking forward to trying those burgers next time we visit there!

  Stephanie Davis
8 months ago
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  Kevin van Pelt
6 months ago
Having been told by others to visit this diner and get their cheeseburger we made it our first stop in Cooperstown. It is a small, very quaint diner with approximately 20 seats mixed between tables and barstools. It is certainly iconic simply due to its size. We arrived at noon and were immediately greeted by Peach. I will say Peach and the chef were the only two people taking care of a Friday lunch crowd. We placed our order awaiting the arrival of our burgers. My group was blown away when the burgers arrived. Just see the picture! I ve never seen a burger this large let alone having to try and eat it. It was impossible to fit in my already big mouth so I chose to slowly knife/fork it on the plate. The burger was tasteful, juicy, and very flavorful. The tater tots were crisp and hot.It certainly is a burger that can easily be split between diners.Our service was impeccable, quick and delivered with humor and positive interaction from Peach. She was one of the best servers I have ever encountered. You remember the fun, experienced servers who excel at their job. Peach will always be remembered by our party of four.Certainly visit this diner while in Cooperstown but be prepared to wait for a seat during their busy times. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.

  Mo Mel
2 years ago
Tiniest diner we've been to. Cute, has so much more potential to be more "authentic". Very nice chat with the owner. Probably the first time at an establishment I went to the ladies room through the kitchen. LolWell there is only one tiny bathroom for all anyway. Kind of makes you feel like family

  Zonika Rizz
8 months ago
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  Faith Murphy
4 years ago
My boyfriend and I was out here this past week for a tournament in Dream Fields that he was umpiring for..... I being that ride or die girlfriend I took off from work and took the journey with him. I m telling you not the hall of fame not anything else we did could beat coming to your diner !! It was the highlight of my trip. I loved it so much before we took or drive home we came back and waited just so we could eat there one more time !! The food is amazing and reminded me of my mom and grandmother cooking. I felt like I was sitting in their kitchen again. I hate I can t remember our waitress name but she was so attentive to us both times. Very friendly. She Went up and beyond to make sure we was satisfied. She is definitely an asset to your establishment. Thank you again ! For making us feel at home !! Looking forward to seeing y all again !! I don t know if this will help but we ate there Wednesday 8/13 and Thursday 8/14 both times about after 12 so maybe you ll have an idea of who served us. Thank you again !!

  Mel
6 months ago
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  nicole Hibbs
4 weeks ago
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  Ray K
a year ago
The definition of a hole-in-the-wall diner. No frills. One waitress, one cook. Food was standard and tasty. Super interesting history. Place was packed but were able to get 2 counter seats. Good choice!

  Nora Rommer
6 months ago
Food was great waitress was nice. Unfortunately the diner is very small and I don't know if they have a restroom if you needed oneParking: Depending on what time of year you visit good luck finding any parkingWheelchair accessibility: There is one step to get into the diner

  David S
5 years ago
Wonderful service and prices for decent comfort food. I ordered the sausage and cheese omelette and it was fluffy and stuffed with very tasty sausage. The home fries were great, too. It s a tiny place with only 4 tables and a counter that seats 10 people, but it s a very authentic old school diner standing the test of time for nearly 100 years.

  Joe
a year ago
This is a very very small diner. Order the burger which was cooked ok (medium rare). The burger lacked any kind of flavor and was simply not seasoned. Decent prices and service for Cooperstown.

  James Navilio
5 years ago
Cooperstown Diner located at 136 1/2 (yes 1/2) on Mainstreet in beautiful downtown Cooperstown NY is easy to miss... Literally dwarfed by the surrounding buildings towering over it.There are four 4 tops on left side as you walk in and a long thin counter down the length of the right side. Seating is limited so during peak times there will be a prolonged wait so factor that in.I went for the 1/2 lb Jumbo Bacon Cheese Burger Keto style (no bun) requested medium. Upon cutting the burger in half, I was greeted with a medium well doneness (no pink in sight)I found the burger rather flavorless which was disappointing.My fiance went with the Ham and Cabbage soup (cup) and an omelet with a side of bacon. She reflected that she wished the soup had came first before the omlet. She enjoyed the soup and found the omlet average. She throughly enjoyed the bacon, stating it was some of the best she's had out.There were only two other couples when we arrived and found the kitchen service slow given the lack of customers.Overall, the unique size of the diner and decent prices in this tourist centric village makes the Cooperstown Diner a safe bet, we just were not blown away.

  Amy Cb
4 years ago
Great spot for breakfast. The diner is quite small so seating is limited. Only a few tables, there is a short bar as well. Food isn't amazing, but definitely hit the spot. It's got that great little diner atmosphere to it. The waitress was very nice and obviously working very hard to serve everyone but she had a great attitude. If you're hungry and need a bite to eat I highly recommend this little spot.

  Nicholas Brown
5 months ago
Service was ok. Food was ok. Both could be worked on. I ordered scrambled eggs with cheese and there was no cheese. Food was average, nothing spectacular. Service, she was in a mood. I tried to lighten her mood and get a smile out of her and that wasn't happening. Although when a local stopped in she knew, she was conversational. Drove from Utica to try this. Probably will see what else is in town next time.

  Jerry Joseph
5 years ago
Good food at reasonable prices. Nice and polite staff. Prices have changed since the menu was posted on Google so expect to pay a bit more than listed. I had a burger platter and fries for just under $11.

  Jeff W
7 years ago
This place is tiny. There is a counter that sits about a dozen people and 4 or 5 tables that hold 4 each. No frills but very well done breakfast food.If you are in a hurry or have a large group is not the place for you. There was a single waitresses cleaning tables, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out for the fully packed restaurant at the time we were there.Good place, very small town feel, well above average food for what it is.

  Alyssa Previti
a year ago
Synopsis: Cooperstown Diner waitress declines service to disabled army veteran because she didn t want to go outside. We tried to eat at Cooperstown Diner because it was the only restaurant on Main Street that provides outdoor seating that we could find. My dad, a Vietnam war veteran, is in a wheelchair and unfortunately most of Cooperstown Main Street is not handicapped friendly. When I went inside to talk to the waitress, an older woman with purple tipped hair, she said she was refusing us because she didn t want to go outside. I pleaded with her, I let her know my dad is in a wheelchair and cannot go in anywhere else, and she wouldn t even look me in the eye while she shook her head and said I won t do it .I hope she reads this. I hope she knows that my dad, who is diabetic as well as in a wheelchair and needed to eat right then, ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich from my moms handbag on Father s Day weekend, during the only few hours I will see him this year. Just so she knows: when I complained about her to him, he said maybe she s having a bad day . He was worried for her rather than himself. He s incredibly forgiving, but I m not: SHAME ON YOU COOPERSTOWN DINER.

  Robert Ashton
4 years ago
Good food. Redskin potatoes. Great staff. Would recommend for the history. Been there since 1921. Counter seats 10 and tables for 16/20 more folks.

  Shane Haase
6 months ago
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  Kristie Holder
5 years ago
Nice place!! Waitress was really nice.... the food was really good! I got the mushroom and swiss and my gawd the patty was huge!!

  Kayla Rios
8 months ago
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  Mr Voice (MrVoice)
4 years ago
The Cooperstown Diner on Main Street is a must visit for breakfast...lunch or dinner...there may be a bit of a wait at times since there is less than forty seats between tables and the bar to sit at but it is worth the time...Every time my significant other and I eat there it is a treat...we are fans of their breakfast and have sampled most of the breakfast menu...she had the corned beef hash which was crisp on the outside...moist and tasty...a nice portion and filling along with two eggs...toast and bottomless coffee...I had two eggs over with crispy bacon and home fries...we both opted for the rye toast...crunchy and tasty...our coffee cup was never less than half full and our waitress has always been friendly and efficient...We have in the past enjoyed breakfast sandwiches....omelets and more...the burgers we have seen are substantial and the desserts look delicious...Set aside some time on your next trip to Cooperstown...stop at the diner for a leisurely meal and enjoy the old fashioned service....highly recommended...

  Rosey Rodriguez
a year ago
Woman running g the diner is a fellow queens resident very nice and super friendlyFood was excellent portions were huge great experience price reasonable and delish a must stop in i had greek spanakopita w eggs wowsa

  Jack Chambless
a month ago
Ate here in 2024 and 2012. AMAZING BREAKFAST SPOT! Can get crowded so get their early. Blueberry pancakes, sausage and biscuits were incredible. My sons and I ate here TWICE in the same day when we visited Cooperstown. Great comfort food in large quantities. Good old-fashioned diner that will take you back years.Parking: Easy street parking

  Liselle Ramirez
3 years ago
Quaint, hometown kind of spot. Great service and food. Take on a burger if you're feeling bold. I did

  Eileen Hillock
2 years ago
Loved, loved, loved this tiny diner! Stopped in for a coffee to go but it was so cozy and welcoming that i ended up ordering breakfast at the counter and eating in. The waiter was a jack-of-all trades ~ waiting tables, making coffee and helping with the food. So friendly! One gentelman from St. Louis asked why we were "talking funny" (NY accents) and that got all the patrons talking. Visitors from NJ, Brooklyn, Long Island (Shirley), Queens and the aforementioned St. Louis along with regulars Dan and Earl. One local said "the diner is the Cooperstown equivalent of Cheers:" and he was spot on! My English muffin was cooked to perfection LOL and all the homecooked breakfast food smells made this pitstop a truly memorable Sunday morning. Read the reciews about the so-so service and TBH there was one table of two that got up and left because the service wasn't fast enough, but if you have time and a little patience, the food is definitely worth the wait!

  Claudia Dennis
8 months ago
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  Sassy Fassy
8 months ago
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