Plaza Diner - Hudson (NY)

3 /5 Lisa Whalen: Typical small town diner with mediocre food. The space is screaming for some TLC, really outdated and unkempt. Also, the menu is FAR too large. It is pages long. Why not serve a few things and do them really well rather than have a laundry list of items that are okay? I asked for a BLT club with avocado. No avocado except on my bill. My husband asked for milk and jam to go with his omelette. No milk, no jam until he reminded her. The potato salad that came with my sandwich was weird. It tasted like it had some sort of cleaner in it, so I didnt eat it. There were quite a few regulars in there so they have a loyal base. My guess is they go more for the service than the food. Our server was extremely friendly, which is why I gave a better review despite the issues. Overall, it was just a lackluster experience.

5 /5 Mimi Coleman: Stepping inside feels like a trip back in time with its charming old‑school diner decor. Portions are huge, prices are unbelievably cheap, and the friendly staff make every visit a joy, I love everything about it!

4 /5 Daniel Luning: Food is ok for a small town diner, thats been around for decades. Huge selection of meals, so no focus on a few items. Had breakfast. Biscuits tasted homade and the gravy is typical northern style. Southern will be disappointed. Servers a very polite, but understaffed. Clean place with a 50s/60s decor that hasnt changed much since it was built. Pancakes were very average, not much flavor.

5 /5 War Horse: If youre visiting the area for the first time, a local, or just passing through this place is a must have. Great food, fair prices, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing customer service. This is a great first impression of New York at its finest.

3 /5 Jody S.: We eat here every few months when we run out of other ideas. It is what it is, a standard diner with a very large menu. Dont expect too much other than a moderately acceptable meal. Does seem like home cooking, but in the "not like great restaurant quality" sense. Service can be inconsistent. On more than one occasion, my soup has been forgotten for seemingly no reason (such as not particularly busy times.) The waitstaff clearly writes it down and acknowledges it, walks off, then it just never comes. Sometimes I remind them, other times I quietly wait for my entree and then tell them to make sure the soup is not on the bill. So yes, this has happened multiple times. And its often served in a sloppy manner with a very messy, drippy bowl. I order soup in many establishments, and that is not typical. Weve had dishes dropped near our table, too. Its also very easy to feel ignored. The staff does the bare minimum, but are not particularly friendly or attentive. It has a very large dining room and I dont think weve ever had to wait, even when crowded. So the table turnover is good, although sometimes the wait seems too long for even the basic dishes ordered like burgers and sandwiches.