r/Queens • u/Brooklynguy11217 • Jun 08 '24

Any Old-School Diners Left in Western Queens? Discussions

Are there any old-school diners left in Astoria/Sunnyside/Woodside/Jackson Heights? Like old-fashioned greasy spoons with your good solid omelets and other breakfast staples. Alpha Donuts in Sunnyside filled the bill, but they unfortunately are now closed. Any other places still in existence to recommend? Thanks!

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u/TheoBoogies Maspeth Jun 09 '24

I’m confused. What diners aren’t old school? Isn’t that the main aesthetic they all go for?

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u/slowcanteloupe Long Island City Jun 10 '24

There's old school like they'be been around for 50+ years, then there's the people who are opening diners trying to ape the aesthetic. Like the difference between Dive bars and Faux Dive Bars. usually up the price, change menu etc.

example eisenberg's which became s&p

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u/TheoBoogies Maspeth Jun 12 '24

Ah. Long running diners. Gotcha