Neptune Diner

"Head to this neighborhood institution before it gets bulldozed. The blue-and-white paper placements at this open-till-midnight spot won’t let customers forget that it was once voted the best diner in Queens. Still, it’s a local favorite for hefty breakfast combos, multi-level hot sandwiches, and a nostalgic banana split. Greek options also abound, with waiters in penguin-esque suits." - Eater Staff

"Neptune Diner, a Queens staple that opened in the 1940s, serves both American and Greek diner fare and has a large parking lot out back. Open from 7 a.m. to midnight, and with a menu accommodating enough for the pickiest eaters in any group, Neptune has earned its place as one of Astoria’s longest-standing diners — although its future is in jeopardy. An employee at the shop confirmed that the diner will likely be closing in the next two years after local legislators voted to approve a plan to bulldoze the lot to make way for a new real estate development." - Eater Staff

"Coffee: $3.00 You'll never have to worry about getting a table at this Astoria diner—the largest on this list—even though it's pretty packed on weekend mornings,with families who know their servers, and people who've moved to Connecticut but stop by Neptune whenever they make a trip back into the city. There’s a never-ending menu that doesn’t have avgolemono on it, but the owners are Greek, so they always have it anyway, and you should get some. Thick, scalding, and tart, it's best followed by a gyro platter, or a big plate of eggs and bacon. " - team infatuation

"Anyone who has ever consumed alcohol in this city knows the 24-hour diner is their last lifeline. If you find yourself in Astoria, head over to Neptune Diner. This classic 24/7 spot underneath the Astoria Boulevard N/W station serves traditional diner food, like pancakes and triple decker sandwiches, along with some Greek options like souvlaki. It’s also a block from Bohemian Beer Garden, so some of you might be returning to the scene of the crime. " - neha talreja

"Neighborhood standby Neptune Diner will be offering outdoor dining to customers starting on June 24. No reservations needed." - Eater Staff