Big Apple Diner

If you use the word diner in the name of the restaurant, breakfast is something better get right. We stop here every year on our way home from a Vermont biking trip. I can say at least once a year on a Monday between 9 – 10 A.M. these guys get it right. A tasty breakfast and nice waitresses.

I left crying it was so bad. We drove this route on way up from NJ. So crowded in Queensboro thought we would find something. We decided to drive through to Burlington and just be cautious. Then saw Willie’s smoker and we’re thrilled we stopped. On way back home we missed Willie’s bbq cause he was not ready with food by 12:30 when we were traveling thru town. We went out of our way to take this route for Willie’s bbq. So, we all had to use restroom and gave in thinking how bad could it be. We had a momentary lapse in judgement and should have walked out as soon as we saw how filthy this place was. Someone else mentioned they were nasty and miserable staff too. Snotty. I think they react that way because they have people come through and use the restroom and leave. As you should because if you eat here you are putting your life at risk. Lucky my husband and son did not get sick. Filthy and more filthy. Come on how hard is it to clean a plastic table cloth. Encrusted pie gelatin on the sides of the table. No self respecting person would live like this let alone serve food from an establishment like this. My husband ate his meal bbq chicken special, canned peas mush — he admitted inedible — fake canned gravy on mashed potatoes. I literally was crying and laughing with the windows down half the way home. I was so upset I even went in there. Nothing and I mean nothing was fresh. Maybe they could make a grilled cheese sandwich descent but are you sure they didn’t drop the cheese on the filthy counter top. When we got home to NJ I made everyone take showers and brush their teeth. I will not kiss my husband for a week since he ate that crap. Absolutely putrid place. My son says he would eat the beef barley soup again before going to the McDonald’s down the road and I am over reacting. I admit I may have watched too many of Robert Irvine’s shows and all I could think about was some of the grossest things I have seen on his shows. But, If the tables and floors are that filthy then what is the kitchen like. Who knows Willie’s bbq is just a stand with picnic tables outside. But it appeared clean. Soil and camping is at least more hygienic. I say don’t just skip this place, absolutely avoid it.

Stopped here for lunch with 3 other family members that had all been here before. I had the turkey club which was pretty good and came with a large portion of fresh cut fries. Service was prompt and very friendly. Cost for the four of us was $ 47 so not too bad for lunch. As for the place itself, it’s a roadside dinner in a rural location so no big expectations there, but it’s not a dive by any means. Overall, not bad at all and worth the stop if you find yourself in the area or passing by.

I have never given a review on here and generally give restaurants the benefit of the doubt on things, but this was some of the worst service I’ve ever encountered.
There was one waitress and one cook. Okay, small town roadside diner, I can understand that. There were 3 other tables with customers and we had to wait to receive menus, again not a big deal.
We were ready to order when she returned to take our drink orders. She said no, she’d get the drinks first. Then took another table’s order before us. They were waiting longer, so alright, that can slide too.
Our food took a while to arrive given only one cook. Portions were good sized for the price, however the omelette I had was quite greasy and overcooked. The edges were crispy. The home fries were pretty good, I won’t be completely negative.
We finished our meals and waited for the bill. Unfortunately the two employees were no where to be seen. We decided to wait by the register. Our waitress returned from the back EATING AN ICE CREAM CONE. The cook was outside taking a SMOKE BREAK. They left the dining room empty to take breaks at the same time? C’mon. Two other patrons were waiting to pay behind us as well.
Unprofessional disappointing service. I normally tip at least 20% and more for exceptional service. This was one of only 2 – 3 times I tipped less than that.

I’m not sure how anyone could give this a 5 — star review. The food was absolutely disgusting. I got the hot meatloaf sandwich — not very good meatloaf with canned/​jarred gravy on white bread, canned green beans, and frozen french fries. The rest of my family’s food was similar quality. I ordered their homemade apple pie — fully expecting it to be mediocre at best — and it was inedible. I am far from a food snob but I took two bites and was done. And to top it all off, our waitress was rude and very snotty. After waiting a while for our check (while she was hanging around outside talking) my husband flagged her down and she snapped, «I have to take an order.»

Stopped there with group while traveling on our motorcycles today. Everyone had said they had a very good lunch. Nice place to eat.

Great Food! They make something called Maceroni and burger soup. It was incredible! Great food stop on the way back from Killington!

A pleasant and welcomed surprise as my boyfriend and I were traveling to Vermont from New Jersey. We had some trouble finding a spot for lunch as we passed through Whitehall, NY. I saw this on Unilocal (barely able to – cell reception is almost nonexistent in this area) and passed it on Rt. 4.
It’s a quaint little place and not the coziest but the food was great, and that’s all that matters, right? I ordered a grilled cheese which was delicious and came with potato chips and pickle slices. BF ordered the hamburger/​macaroni soup and a BLT and we were both really happy with the food.
There’s not much to do in the area but it’a definitely a great place to stop along your travels!