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California Diner is a breakfast restaurant in Patchogue, NY.

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Thorin Teak
Thorin Teak -Local Guide
a year ago
It was an amazing stop on the way home from an exciting day. Traditional diner with all the amazing flavors you could want. Super friendly staff are always happy to greet you and help you figure out what you want. Even when they are super...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Carol Weber
Carol Weber -Local Guide
5 years ago
The menu is mind-blowing. It took me a good 15 minutes to decide. All of my favorite comfort foods growing up in the '70s is here: meatloaf, Eggs Benedict, BLT, rice pudding, chicken soup & giant puffy dinner rolls, even steak & lobster. My BLT...Read More
Tara K
Tara K -Local Guide
2 years ago
Stopped in for a quick bite to eat on a Thursday, mid-day. Fairly empty and quiet. First impression, appeared very clean. Disappointed in the size of the menu - it was basically a foldover, nothing like any other Diner with unlimited options. I ordered the...Read More
Jeanine Chang
Jeanine Chang -Local Guide
a year ago
Great food, friendly atmosphere & excellent service with fair prices. This is by far my favorite diner around. I love that they have a smaller menu than most so they can focus more on making great food. Our waiter even asked if we like our...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Desiree Agudo
Desiree Agudo -Local Guide
a year ago
The French toast still the best one from all the diners. Yep, and it’s because of the Challah bread. Used to come here a lot before moving to Florida in 2019. Not much has changed besides the prices. The beautiful dessert trays are still there,...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Ruben “Big Rube” Santi
Ruben “Big Rube” Santi -Local Guide
a year ago
First things first, my family had needed 20 seats and we got them. Felipe was our head server he and the gentleman who assisted him if I could give them 10 stars I would. If you're in the area and you're hungry stop in and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mandeep Kaur
Mandeep Kaur -Local Guide
a month ago
A nice diner that's open 24 hours. Great for when you're craving some pancakes and at home cooking.Great customer service, really has a southern hospitality vibe.Enjoyed the pastries, onion rings and fries were fantastic. I wouldn't order the fried chicken basket again though.Priced fairly. I'll...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jaret Segovia
Jaret Segovia -Local Guide
a year ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joel Sidwell
Joel Sidwell -Local Guide
3 months ago
As far as diners go, this one was great. I got a burger and asked for medium well and it came out perfect. I've been to lots of higher end places who couldn't get the cook right. The food all came out hot and tasty....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Sofia Blanco
Sofia Blanco
7 months ago
Pleased to say I’ve had an amazing experience at this diner. My server Jessica was super sweet. The entire staff is extremely attentive and friendly, making my visit extra special. The chopped steak I ordered was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. Everything from the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael Green
Michael Green -Local Guide
5 months ago
Went here 2 days ago, cant recommend them. Everyone ordered burgers and fries and they tasted unseasoned and seemed to be mixed with something to make thwm bigger. .my son ordered buffalo sauce on the side for his burger which i have no...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Jan C
Jan C
5 months ago
Wow!..this place went down hill. My husband and myself went there to eat recently..we haven't been there in over a year...we were so disappointed. We ordered the potroast, which was a dinner special..we use to get this often and it was delicious, however, this time...Read More
Nina Massey
Nina Massey
9 months ago
I ordered a Burger & their bread is the cheapest most disgusting. The worst part was the meat. I honestly don't think it was 100% beef. I only ate 1/2 and I can still taste it still repeating on me. I honestly believe...Read More
Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Meredith Smalls
Meredith Smalls -Local Guide
9 months ago
Clean Diner! We loved coming here for breakfast... However, dinner was a little less satisfying.. Motzaball soup was very bland..among other food items our table ordered. the server rushed over with pasta salad for the table when we sat, which was good service, but...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
jayne guercio
jayne guercio -Local Guide
8 months ago
Doordash picked up an order for me last night. Doordarsh were wonderful. I ordered eggs benedict. It was dry And absolutely tasteless. The home fries were burnt, And it was a total waste of money. My dog didn't even want it! You would think they...Read More
Joanne Santangelo
Joanne Santangelo
9 months ago
Stopped in about 5 pm on a Fri evening. We each ordered a burger medium and mine was deluxe with well done fries. Out came one bloodied raw burger with cold pale fries, the other burger could have been used as a hockey puck.Food was...Read More
Chris (2loki4u)
Chris (2loki4u) -Local Guide
8 months ago
Honestly, this joint used to be pretty decent - but this past Easter, was a disaster. My 90y/o mom wanted to eat hear, she wasn't up to doing a dinner at home - can't blame her given her age.So first, I know inflation is...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Kathy C
Kathy C -Local Guide
a year ago
Just went there since its been awhile. Food and service was amazing!!! Came in for an early dinner. Pasta salad is tasty, delicious cole slaw and our meals were made very well. Rice Pudding is delicious. I can't remember our waitresses name (Sorry) but she...Read More
Felix Cabrera
Felix Cabrera -Local Guide
a year ago
I was on the way to work at the hospital and was suddenly in the mood for a sit down breakfast. Saw this diner from the highway so pulled in. Looks like a typical diner so I was expecting subpar food…… No exaggeration, hands down...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Joy Edwards
Joy Edwards
a year ago
This place is a family gathering spot for us. There is no way I could fully express here how wonderful the entire staff is. The food is obviously great but the people are what make it a great diner. Juan (a waiter) is a fantastic...Read More
Patrick A. Allen
Patrick A. Allen
a year ago
Well I don't even know where to start. I ordered the same thing every time and apparently a toasted buttered Bagel is too complex for them it's burnt even though I specified please toast it well but do not burn it. Then the last two...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Linda Aprile
Linda Aprile -Local Guide
a year ago
It's a diner, so there's not much atmosphere. The place is clean & the staff is friendly.The food was delish.My husband had Greek pizza. He thought it was one of the best he's ever had.I had the gyro wrap & it came with a greek...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Mark Powell
Mark Powell -Local Guide
8 months ago
Growing up on Long Island the diner is a staple for everything you could want food. Like Candlelight in Commack, its sister diner, the food is always good. I've never felt like I didn't get enough for what I paid for. ...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Munderpool
Munderpool -Local Guide
a year ago
Comfortable and roomy, plenty of tables if you despise booths as much as I do! The wait staff is there for you without being intrusive. Good coffee and meals at expected prices, with plenty to choose from. The parking lot is ample and wraps around...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shaun Snead
Shaun Snead
a year ago
I California diner is one of the most best diners in eastern Long Island. I’ve been going there since I was a little kid I would say about maybe seven years old and one of my favorite items that I love to get there is...Read More
James C
James C
a year ago
We went here for a seminar and was treated to an awesome dinner. The food and service were phinominel. At the end I went to thank the staff and met Paul, I believe he is the owner. Paul said to please stop in again and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joe G
Joe G
a year ago
I was looking forward to a delicious spinach pie dinner and what I was served was 'feta pie" with just a few pieces of spinach added and a small portion. Asked for creamed spinach and was served Cream soup with a few pieces of...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jackie Healy
Jackie Healy -Local Guide
3 years ago
Very comfortable atmosphere. Good service and food is prepared very well. Breakfast menu is all good. French toast is wonderful. Great grilled cheese and Reuben sandwich. Burgers nice too. Curly fries are delicious. Uta, our sweet and adorable waitress is awesome. So attentive and professional....Read More
Gary L DiClementi
Gary L DiClementi -Local Guide
4 months ago
We stopped in for a late night meal and everything was good. We've been here before, always treated with respect and the food is good.Parking: Large parking lotKid-friendliness: Plenty of room for children of all agesWheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair accessible entrance
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sue Laci
Sue Laci -Local Guide
2 years ago
The California diner was one of the best diners in the area. Went recently for breakfast. Totally disappointed. Home fries tasted like they were from the day before. Some were hard to the point of being burnt to potatoes that weren't even cooked. Eggs were...Read More
Geoffrey Schorz
Geoffrey Schorz -Local Guide
a year ago
I'm honestly not sure why it's called a California Diner, but hey, it's a diner in Victoria. As a Californian, I've come to expect that any food or restaurant that contains the word "California" it means they just put avocado on it. That's not the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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Highlights

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Popular for

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Children

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