Everyday diner offering an extensive selection of classic American fare, plus beer & wine. Based on 355 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
45-55 Van Dam St, Queens, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 392-8371
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Hours
| Wednesday | 6 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 6 AM–2:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–2:30 PM |
Menu
| Breakfast Menu | |
| Buttermilk Pancakes | $9.25 |
| Challah French Toast | $9.25 |
| Chocolate Chip Pancakes | $11.95 |
| Oreo Pancakes | $11.95 |
| Blueberry Pancakes With powdered sugar and whipped cream. |
$12.50 |
| Banana Walnuts Pancakes With whipped cream, powdered sugar. |
$12.50 |
| The Lumberjack Pancakes with ham, bacon, sausage, two eggs. |
$14.95 |
| Strawberries And Cream Pancakes Fresh strawberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar. |
$12.50 |
| Berry Fresh Toast Fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream. |
$12.75 |
| French Toast Deluxe With ham, bacon, sausage, two eggs. |
$14.95 |
| Crisp Golden Brown Belgian Waffle | $10.10 |
| Tropical Waffle Strawberries, blueberries, raisins, whipped cream. |
$13.75 |
| Waffle Sundae 2 Scoops ice cream, walnuts, whipped cream. |
$14.75 |
| Fried Chicken Waffle Topped with fried chicken strips. |
$15.25 |
| Nutella Waffle With whipped cream, powdered sugar. |
$12.25 |
| Assorted Homemade Muffins | $3.75 |
| Assorted Danish | $3.95 |
| Apple Turnover | $3.95 |
| Thomas English Muffin | $2.45 |
| Buttered Roll | $2.05 |
| Hand Rolled Bagel | $2.45 |
| Hand Rolled Bagel With Cream Cheese | $3.50 |
| Hand Rolled Bagel With Smoke Salmon & Cream Cheese | $13.45 |
| The Works Smoked salmon, cream cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, garnish. |
$13.95 |
| Two Eggs Any Style | $7.95 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Bacon | $10.65 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Ham | $10.65 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Sausage | $10.65 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Turkey Bacon | $12.65 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Canadian Bacon | $12.65 |
| Two Eggs Any Style With Corned Beef Hash | $12.95 |
| Western Omelette With ham, onions, peppers. |
$11.75 |
| Feta Cheese Omelette | $11.20 |
| Cheese Omelette Your choice of cheese. |
$11.00 |
| Ham Omelette | $11.15 |
| Bacon Omelette | $11.15 |
| Sausage Omelette | $11.15 |
| Ham & Cheese Omelette | $11.75 |
| Bacon & Cheese Omelette | $11.75 |
| Sausage & Cheese Omelette | $11.75 |
| Mushroom Omelette | $11.15 |
| Create Your Own Omelette | $11.25 |
| Prime London Broil & Two Eggs | $14.95 |
| Ham Steak & Two Eggs | $14.95 |
| California Omelette Mushrooms, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, tomatoes. |
$12.95 |
| Greek Omelette With Feta cheese, tomatoes and onions. |
$15.55 |
| The Leo Omelette With lox and onions. |
$17.25 |
| Vegetarian Omelette Pan fried omelette with spinach, red onions, tomato and zucchini. |
$12.75 |
| Avocado Omelette With onion, bacon and Cheddar cheese. |
$12.95 |
| Florentine Omelette With spinach and Feta cheese. |
$12.75 |
| Mediterranean Omelette With tomato, spinach and Feta, black olives. |
$13.25 |
| Mexican Omelette Avocado, onions, jalapenos and Cheddar cheese. |
$12.55 |
| Chorizo, Avocado Omelette Chorizo sausage, avocado, red peppers, onions, salsa and Pepper Jack cheese, topped with sour cream. |
$13.25 |
| Chicken Fajita Omelette Grilled chicken breast with roasted Poblano and red bell peppers, roasted onions, Jack cheese , Cheddar cheese, salsa, topped with sour cream. |
$13.25 |
| Low Cholesterol Egg White Omelette With spinach, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, pesto sauce. |
$12.50 |
| One Fried Egg Sandwich | $3.95 |
| One Fried Egg With Ham Sandwich | $4.95 |
| One Fried Egg With Bacon Sandwich | $4.95 |
| One Fried Egg With Sausage Sandwich | $4.95 |
| Western Omelette Sandwich | $6.95 |
| Egg White Veggie Wrap Spinach, mushrooms, tomato. |
$7.05 |
| Egg White Protein Wrap Sandwich Three egg white, grilled chicken, Pepper Jack cheese in a whole wheat tortilla. |
$7.95 |
| Chorizo Eggs Wrap Sandwich Three scrambled eggs, spicy Mexican chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, Jack cheese. |
$8.75 |
| Ham | $5.95 |
| Bacon | $5.95 |
| Pork Sausage | $5.95 |
| Turkey Bacon | $6.95 |
| Canadian Bacon | $6.95 |
| Corned Beef Hash | $6.95 |
| Home Fries | $4.45 |
| Avocado | $5.75 |
| Grapefruit Juice | $2.95 |
| V-8 Juice | $2.95 |
| Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice | $2.95 |
| Orange Juice | $2.95 |
| Tropicana Apple Juice | $2.95 |
| Fresh Fruit Salad | $4.85 |
| Half Chilled Grapefruit | $3.75 |
| Cantaloupe | $4.45 |
| Hot Oatmeal | $3.45 |
| Oatmeal With Raisins | $4.05 |
| Oatmeal With Brown Sugar | $4.05 |
| Oatmeal With Banana | $4.75 |
| Oatmeal With Strawberries | $4.75 |
| Greek Yogurt | $9.55 |
| Regular Menu | |
| Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with our creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons. |
$11.75 |
| Greek Salad Platter Mixed garden greens with crumbled Feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, anchovies served with house dressing. |
$13.95 |
| Mesclun Salad A blend of mixed baby greens sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and walnuts with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. |
$11.95 |
| Spinach Salad Baby leaf spinach, mushrooms, bacon, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, sliced hard boiled egg, served with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. |
$11.95 |
| Chef’s Salad Mixed greens, Julienne of turkey, roast beef, Virginia ham and Swiss cheese, garnished with a hard boiled egg, tomatoes and cucumbers, served with a choice of dressing. |
$14.75 |
| Chopped Buffalo Salad Breaded chicken tenders, tossed in a medium buffalo sauce over Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and avocado, served with Bleu cheese dressing. |
$16.25 |
| Santa Fe Salad Marinated chicken, corn, black beans, Cheddar cheese, avocado, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, tortilla strips with cilantro dressing. |
$16.25 |
| Field Of Dreams Salad Grilled salmon, fresh strawberries and blueberries, roasted almonds, Feta cheese, tortilla chips and raspberry dressing. |
$19.95 |
| Mandarin Crispy Chicken Salad With fresh field greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and house balsamic vinaigrette. |
$16.25 |
| Sliced Flank Steak Salad Over fresh baby leaf spinach with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, garnish. |
$18.25 |
| Baby Spring Leaves And Portobello Mushrooms With sun-dried tomatoes, topped with grilled chicken and house dressing. |
$16.25 |
| BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, corn, black beans, Romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, cucumber, tossed in BBQ ranch dressing and crispy fried onion strings. |
$16.25 |
| Mediterranean Salad Grilled chicken with Feta cheese, plum tomatoes, kalamata black olives, baby greens, topped with our house dressing. |
$16.25 |
| Van Dam’s New Green Salad With pesto, fresh Mozzarella and grilled chicken. |
$16.25 |
| Greek Island Salad Mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, grapes, dried cranberries, fresh blueberries and strawberries, house dressing. |
$19.95 |
| Stuffed Avocado With Chicken Salad On a bed of lettuce, tomato, garnish. |
$14.25 |
| Stuffed Avocado With Tuna Salad On a bed of lettuce, tomato, garnish. |
$14.25 |
| Stuffed Avocado With Shrimp Salad On a bed of lettuce, tomato, garnish. |
$16.50 |
| Sliced Turkey (All White Meat) Salad Platter | $15.55 |
| Chicken Salad Platter | $13.75 |
| Tuna Salad Platter | $13.75 |
| Shrimp Salad Platter | $14.95 |
| Egg Salad Platter | $13.75 |
| Fried Mozzarella Sticks (6 Pcs) With marinara sauce. |
$9.55 |
| Fried Chicken Wings (6 Pcs) With dipping sauce. |
$10.35 |
| Fried Chicken Fingers (3) With honey dijon mustard. |
$10.35 |
| Disco Fries With gravy, Mozzarella cheese. |
$7.55 |
| Combination Platter 3 Mozzarella sticks, 3 chicken wings, 2 chicken fingers. |
$13.45 |
| Philly Cheese Steak Sub Thinly sliced top sirloin of beef, smothered with melted cheese and fried onions. |
$13.75 |
| Open Steak Sandwich On a toasted brioche bun, served with tossed salad and French fries. |
$15.95 |
| Reuben Sandwich Grilled corned beef or pastrami, with melted Swiss, sauerkraut on rye bread. |
$13.95 |
| Steak Quesadilla With fried onions, melted Cheddar cheese, served with salsa and guacamole. |
$17.10 |
| Chicken Quesadilla Cajun style chicken breast, fried onions and melted Cheddar cheese, served with salsa and guacamole. |
$14.75 |
| Veggie Quesadilla Spinach, broccoli, zucchini, tomato and fresh Mozzarella, served with salsa and guacamole. |
$13.75 |
| Turkey & Bacon Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Roast Beef & American Cheese Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Virginia Ham & Swiss Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Chicken Salad & Bacon Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Tuna Fish Salad & Bacon Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast & Bacon Club Sandwich With lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Tuna Salad Wrap With lettuce, tomatoes and shredded carrots. |
$14.10 |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap Romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing. |
$14.10 |
| Greek Wrap With grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, Feta cheese and tzatziki sauce. |
$14.10 |
| Grilled Vegetable Wrap Grilled eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, fresh Mozzarella, red and green peppers, red onions and light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. |
$14.10 |
| Turkey B.L.T. Wrap With Cheddar cheese and Russian dressing. |
$14.10 |
| Santa Fe Wrap Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, shredded carrots. |
$14.10 |
| Mexican Wrap Grilled chicken, avocado, Cheddar cheese, fried jalapenos and salsa. |
$14.10 |
| Italian Wrap Grilled chicken, fresh Mozzarella, red peppers and pesto sauce. |
$14.10 |
| Cold Cut Wrap Roast beef, choice of American or Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato. |
$14.10 |
| Boiled Ham Sandwich | $9.20 |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich | $9.30 |
| Genoa Salami Sandwich | $9.20 |
| Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich | $7.90 |
| Shrimp Salad Sandwich With lettuce. |
$9.30 |
| White Meat Tuna Salad Sandwich With lettuce. |
$8.20 |
| Chunky White Meat Chicken Salad Sandwich | $8.20 |
| Chopped Egg Salad Sandwich With lettuce. |
$7.20 |
| Fried Filet Of Sole Sandwich Freshly breaded on a bun. |
$11.50 |
| Roast Turkey Sandwich All white meat. |
$9.40 |
| Romanian Pastrami Sandwich | $9.40 |
| Corned Beef Sandwich | $9.40 |
| Roast Sirloin Of Beef Sandwich | $9.40 |
| Prime London Broil Sandwich | $11.70 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich | $9.40 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $6.90 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Bacon | $7.20 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Ham | $7.20 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Tomato | $7.65 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Bacon & Tomato | $8.70 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Ham & Tomato | $8.70 |
| Grilled Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto Sauce Sandwich | $8.90 |
| Beef Burger | $8.55 |
| Cheese Burger | $8.95 |
| Mushroom Burger | $8.95 |
| Pizza Burger With melted Mozzarella and tomato sauce. |
$8.95 |
| Turkey Burger (Antibiotic Free) | $8.55 |
| Turkey Cheeseburger | $8.95 |
| Veggie Burger | $8.55 |
| Veggie Cheeseburger | $8.95 |
| Mexican Burger Topped with sliced avocado and Cheddar cheese with fried jalapeno peppers and salsa. |
$14.50 |
| Steak House Burger With onion rings, mushrooms and Provolone cheese, flavored with A1 sauce or BBQ sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Reuben Pastrami Burger Topped with thin slices of pastrami and sauerkraut, smothered with thousand island dressing and melted Swiss cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Alpine Burger Topped with Swiss cheese, bell peppers and onions. |
$14.50 |
| Portabello Burger Topped with portabello mushrooms and Swiss cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Athens Burger Topped with Feta cheese, red onion and tzatziki sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Ranch Burger With bacon, melted Cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. |
$14.50 |
| Texas Burger Topped with one fried egg. |
$14.50 |
| Smoke & Pepper Burger With black pepper bacon, Cheddar cheese, served with hot chili ketchup sauce. |
$14.50 |
| Tex-Mex Burger With Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, guacamole, ranch dressing. |
$14.50 |
| Vegetarian Portabello Burger Marinated portabello mushroom, sauteed onions and melted Swiss cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich Topped with lettuce and tomato. |
$13.75 |
| Mexican Chicken Sandwich Topped with Cheddar cheese and fried jalapeno peppers. |
$14.50 |
| Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich Topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing. |
$14.50 |
| Alpine & Onions Chicken Sandwich Topped with Swiss cheese, fried onions and peppers. |
$14.50 |
| Southwestern Chicken Sandwich Topped with guacamole and raw onion. |
$14.50 |
| Texas Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast seasoned with BBQ sauce and topped with Cheddar cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Cajun Chicken Sandwich Blackened chicken breast topped with Cheddar cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich Topped with guacamole, onions and Ceddar cheese. |
$14.50 |
| Fresh Roast Turkey Plate All white meat, served with gravy. |
$19.55 |
| Roast Top Sirloin Of Beef Plate Au jus. |
$19.55 |
| Chicken Kebab Plate Topped with lemon sauce over rice with vegetable and tzatziki sauce. |
$19.55 |
| Zero Fat Steamed Vegetables Plate With grilled chicken and olive oil. |
$19.10 |
| Honey Dipped Fried Chicken Plate | $16.55 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast Plate Marinated with herbs. |
$9.25 |
| Grilled Atlantic Salmon In a butter-white wine sauce. |
$26.95 |
| Fried Fisherman’s Platter Shrimp. fillet of sole, clam strips with tartar sauce , lemon wedge. |
$25.00 |
| Jumbo Fried Shrimp With tartar sauce, lemon sauce. |
$24.00 |
| Shrimp Scampi Sauteed in a fresh garlic-wine sauce. |
$28.25 |
| Broiled Filet Of Sole | $21.95 |
| Crispy Beer Bettered Filet Of Sole With tartar sauce, lemon wedge. |
$20.75 |
| Roumanian Steak | $29.95 |
| Char-Grilled Boneless 10 oz rib eye steak. |
$29.95 |
| Angus Grilled Chopped Steak With sauteed mushrooms and onions with brown gravy. |
$19.55 |
| Sliced Prime London Broil With mushroom gravy. |
$25.00 |
| Roast Turkey Hot Open Sandwich With gravy and cranberry sauce. |
$14.75 |
| Roast Sirloin Of Beef Hot Open Sandwich | $14.75 |
| Virginia Ham Hot Open Sandwich | $14.75 |
| Breaded Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana Topped with melted Mozzarella and marinara sauce. |
$17.95 |
| Jumbo Shrimp Parmigiana Topped with melted Mozzarella and marinara sauce. |
$24.10 |
| Chicken And Shrimp Parmigiana Topped with melted Mozzarella and marinara sauce. |
$26.95 |
| Homestyle Spinach Pie | $9.55 |
| Homestyle Spinach Pie With Greek Salad | $14.75 |
| Gyro Platter French fries, tossed salad, tzatziki sauce, pita. |
$14.25 |
| Chicken Souvlaki Platter French fries, Greek salad. tzatziki sauce, pita. |
$15.95 |
| Tuna Melt On pita bread with choice of cheese and French fries. |
$14.35 |
| Chicken Wings Deluxe Served with French fries, tossed salad, dipping sauce. |
$14.35 |
| Chicken Fingers Deluxe Served with French fries, tossed salad, honey Dijon mustard. |
$15.55 |
| Fried Clams Deluxe Served with tossed salad, French fries, tartar sauce. |
$14.35 |
| Fish And Chips Deluxe Fried filet of sole, served on brioche bun with French fries, tossed salad, tartar sauce. |
$15.55 |
| 21 Shrimp In The Basket Served with French fries, tartar sauce, lemon wedge. |
$14.75 |
| Homemade Fresh Mashed Potatoes | $5.15 |
| Baked Idaho Potato | $4.95 |
| French Fries | $5.15 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $6.45 |
| Waffle Fries | $6.45 |
| Fresh Homemade Onion Rings | $6.45 |
| House Salad | $6.15 |
| Potato Salad | $4.85 |
| Cole Slaw | $4.85 |
| Avocado | $5.75 |
| Guacamole | $5.75 |
| Any Vegetable Of The Day | $6.45 |
| Homemade Soup Of The Day | $3.95 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | $5.95 |
| Assorted Fruit Pies | $4.75 |
| Hot Apple Pie A La Mode | $6.45 |
| Assorted Homemade Pound Cake | $3.00 |
| Layer Cakes | $5.15 |
| Carrot Cake | $5.15 |
| Brownie | $3.55 |
| Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie | $3.55 |
| Creamy Rice Pudding | $3.95 |
| Creamy Rice Pudding With Whipped Cream | $4.50 |
| Jello | $3.45 |
| Jello With Whipped Cream | $3.95 |
| Warm Brownie Sundae With vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup. |
$6.50 |
| Dish Of Ice Cream | $2.75 |
| Ice Cream Sundae Served with whipped cream |
$5.45 |
| Egg Cream | $3.50 |
| Milkshake | $5.75 |
| Oreo Cookie & Cream Shake | $6.00 |
| Hot Coffee | $2.00 |
| Hot Tea | $2.00 |
| Herbal Tea | $2.15 |
| Iced Tea | $3.00 |
| Iced Coffee | $3.00 |
| Glass Of Milk | $3.00 |
| Chocolate Milk (Nestle Quik) | $3.25 |
| Hot Chocolate | $2.75 |
| Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream | $3.00 |
| Soda (Can) | $2.50 |
| Fountain Soda | $2.50 |
| Snapple | $3.00 |
| Spring Water | $2.00 |
| Cappuccino | $4.95 |
| Cafe Latte | $4.95 |
| Espresso | $3.75 |
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Reviews
lenny mateo
I was debating either to go with an Omelet or the French Toast. I choose the French Toast because I was assuming it was going to be the best option.
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S “Tarenger”
Great little diner. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was great, especially the sausage. Best breakfast I had in 2 weeks while working in NYC
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Shany Thakur
The food was great. The server was nice and attentive. If you wanna hangout with friends and have some good food then check out this place.
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Andrew kidd
Visited on our way back home the UK. Food was excellent, service was excellent. A genuinely great experience all round. If you want the proper NY diner experience go here. My only disappointment is that I discovered it on the way home.
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Snow Byrd
I have my favorite diner in queens but this one just took the lead by a hair. Great food and fast service. The staff and our server were excellent. If you bring a stroller you have carry it a few steps. Place is clean and spacious. Recommend.
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H Cabrera1977
Decent diner I happen to drop in during lunch a while back.
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Zuki
Classic diner with big menu. Tried the mozz sticks, onion rings, chicken tenders, bacon cheddar chicken sandwich, and waffle fries. They were all pretty good.
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Tracey Stewart
Very nice, clean diner! The food was excellent! I had open steak sandwich, soooo good! Even better was the service! Our server was amazing and kind!
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Andrew Thomas
Solid to great food, matter of fact, tough live service, classic diner that are far and few between these days. Awesome moussaka – currently not being made due to pandemic. Hopefully will be back soon!
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Shameeza Singh
Fresh and delicious
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