City Island Diner

City Island Diner and The Snug are true local treasures. They’re owned by the same wonderful people and share a kitchen, but each has its own vibe and hours — and together they’re unbeatable. At the diner, my favorite dish is the Corned Beef Hash breakfast — classic, satisfying, and done exactly right. The fully loaded chili here is hands-down the best I’ve ever had. It’s rich, hearty, perfectly seasoned, and also shows up in their nachos, which makes them next-level comfort food. Beyond the food, what really sets these places apart is the people. Every server is genuinely kind, welcoming, and deeply plugged into the City Island community. You feel like a regular even on your first visit. Great food, great people, and real local character. City Island wouldn’t be the same without them.

This past Saturday I went here with my family for the 1st time and the heavy set Caucasian women I believe she was one of the owners. Greeted every Caucasian table asking how was there food and service. She decided to skip around our table and continue on. The fact was was with a child and she noticed the poor manners of the owner. On top of that, they have one waitress ( Asian) who is very attentive, sweet, and provided great service. She went out front for 5 minutes the same heavy set women told the cashier in front to watch our table. We provided feedback before leaving to the cashier who is also an owner. Simply stated that was surprising. NO APOLOGY!! NOTHING!! I’ll never return to this establishment.

Cycled 40 miles from south shore Long Island. Got here 9 am and not much options in the area. Spoke to a local jogger and he recommended City Island Diner for its food & comfort. I’m glad I took his advice. Walked in and was politely greeted to an old school diner with counter top seats. I got the front row bar stool facing the cook. Watching the orders come in and the cook dishing out his magic. It’s akin to watching a conductor at a symphony. Close your eyes and listen closely to the eggs cracking and being scrambled. You can smell the home fries with peppers & onions. Hear the sizzling of the bacon. My pastrami omelette arrived in a big way. Fantastic flavor & portion. 👍👍 Really enjoyed the meal and especially the hospitality. Loved the venue 🙏🏻

Sooooooooo delicious!!! Best milkshakes!! Delicious burgers!! And the best macaroni salad I have ever had! As good as my mom's!! Great service!!!

We had a very bad experience at City Island Diner and won’t be returning. We clearly explained that my wife is gluten-free due to celiac disease and asked specifically about the salad she wanted to order. We were told the goat cheese and the dish contained no gluten. When the salad arrived and she began eating, she discovered gluten in the goat cheese — something that should have been communicated and taken seriously when we asked. For anyone with celiac or food allergies, this felt careless and unsafe. On top of that, the first thing we always do when eating out is order food for our daughter. We ordered her pancakes with fruit, and only later found out the order was never even placed. We ended up waiting for food that was never coming. The whole visit felt unprofessional and frustratin