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JULY 18, 2019 • CASUAL DINING • THE QUEENS COURIER 41
THE FLAVOR OF QUEENS
Enjoy a casual meal at these great diners
BY JACOB KAYE
jkaye@qns.com
@QNS
Th e classic diner is simple. It’s made up
of a large menu with large portions, decor
from the 1950s, quick and friendly service
and, most importantly, good food.
Luckily, Queens is fi lled with diners that
get it right. Th e borough is home to casual
eateries that have been around for decades
and have gained a following among locals
as the perfect places to grab a great breakfast,
a late-night snack and everything in
between.
Here are 10 diners in Queens that are
getting it right.
Atlantic Diner – 111-60
Atlantic Ave., Richmond Hill
Th e newly renovated Atlantic Diner
off ers a robust menu cooked by a chef
who has worked in international cuisine
for 30 years. Come by for breakfast, lunch,
dinner or any other in between meal you
can think of – Atlantic Diner is open 24/7.
Blue Bay Diner – 58-50 Francis
Lewis Blvd., Flushing
A classic Greek diner, the Blue Bay
Diner is a staple in the neighborhood.
Th eir menu is large and varied, so regardless
of what food you’re craving, you’ll
likely fi nd it at Blue Bay. Located between
both New York airports, the restaurant is
a great place to stop if you’re on you’re way
out or coming back home.
Buccaneer Diner – 93-01
Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst
Buccaneer Diner, located near
LaGuardia Airport, is a blast from the
past. With jukeboxes at each table, patrons
may forget they’re having a meal in 2019
and not 1950. Buccaneer Diner is open
24/7 and is a great place for a midnight
snack.
Court Square Diner – 5-30
23rd St, Long Island City
Th e Court Square Diner is one of the
oldest in the borough, opening up in
1946. Th ere food is fresh, with a baker on
site making sweet pastries daily. Better
yet, the diner gives back to its neighbors
and has made charitable donations to
local causes year aft er year.
Good Eats Diner – 69-32
Grand Ave., Maspeth
Customers have a lot of nice things to say
about Good Eats Diner in Maspeth. Th e
decor is nice, the wait staff is friendly and
attentive. But in the compliment barrage,
the thing that comes up the most is the thing
every good restaurant needs – fantastic food.
Jax Inn Diner – 72-12 Northern
Blvd., Jackson Heights
With over 100 options on the menu, there
is little you could want that you can’t fi nd at
the Jax Inn Diner. But even better than the
tasty meals are the desserts. Cookies, cakes,
pies and pastries put this diner over the top.
Come for dinner, stay for dessert.
Neptune Diner – 31-05
Astoria Blvd., Astoria
Among other things, Astoria is known
for its Greek food. And in Astoria, there
is no Greek diner like Neptune. A neighborhood
staple, Neptune Diner has been
around for decades. Sitting right below
the Astoria Boulevard stop on the N and
W trains, it’s also a convenient option for
anyone in northwest Queens.
Parkway Diner – 44-25
Douglaston Pkwy, Little Neck
Friendly staff , tasty food and all for a classic
diner price, the Parkway Diner in Little
Neck has the whole package. Customers
boast online about how on their fi rst visit
to the diner, they were treated like family.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Springfi eld Diner – 128-13
Merrick Blvd., Jamaica
It may look like you’re typical run-ofthe
mill diner on the outside, but something
special is cooking inside the kitchen
of the Springfi eld Diner in Jamaica.
Th e diner is not open for dinner but that
doesn’t matter; its breakfast is the best in
the neighborhood.
The Ozone Diner – 133-35
79th St., Howard Beach
It may be a little crowded but that’s only
because it’s so popular. Th e Ozone Diner
has quickly become a staple in Howard
Beach, because of it’s classic look, delicious
food and accommodating service.
Tower Diner – 98-95
Queens Blvd., Rego Park
Located in a former bank building, the
unique looking Tower Diner makes every
meal to order. Despite that, the service is
quick and the food is good. Open from 6 a.m.
to 1 a.m., Tower Diner is a good option for
breakfast, lunch, dinner or a midnight snack.
Editor’s note: Th e preceding is for informational
purposes only; the locations were
chosen at random by the author.
Photo via Google Maps
The Neptune Diner in Astoria
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