Retro diner vibes with surprisingly solid pancakes & real maple syrup; also sundaes, chocolate cake, & Petee's chess pie. Perfect for breakfast or a casual bite.
This Brooklyn diner, formerly Happy Days, retains its 1940s charm with a modern twist, making it a delightful spot for families and celebratory breakfasts. While the menu offers classic diner fare, it also surprises with options like orange wine and Petee's chess pie. It's a go-to for comfort food and a taste of New York's iconic diner culture, with a side of surprisingly solid pancakes.
Montague Diner offers a classic American diner experience with highlights like surprisingly good pancakes, A+ bacon with real maple syrup, and Petee's chess pie. Other recommendations include latkes, buttermilk pancakes, and a chicken caesar wrap with appreciated croutons. While some dishes are praised, one comment noted the menu being hit or miss overall. It also serves comfort food like grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and even has options like mozzarella sticks and orange wine.
"Customers specifically recommend the pancakes, bacon with real maple syrup, latkes, and Petee's chess pie. The chicken caesar wrap is also mentioned positively for its included croutons."
Customers generally have a positive view of the diner, highlighting its charm and some standout dishes like pancakes and bacon. There are occasional criticisms regarding unexpected closures.
Important Note
The diner has been noted for random closures for private events without prior notification, and some find its reservation system (via Resy) unusual for a diner.
"This commenter agreed that any good Caesar wrap should include croutons, calling it non-negotiable."
Positive"This commenter found the chicken caesar wrap at Montague Diner to be good and noted it included croutons, which they found to be a nice crunch not often found in wraps."
Positive"Montague Diner in Brooklyn Heights is highly recommended for exceptional latkes and buttermilk pancakes made to order. It's described as a modern neighborhood diner with reasonable prices, excellent food, and service. The location is also noted for being near a charming neighborhood and L'Appartement 4F."
Positive"Montague Diner is noted for its random closures for private events without prior notification."
Negative"This user criticizes Montague Diner for having limited availability on Resy and for being randomly closed for private events without notice."
Negative"The user lists Montague Diner as a 'nemesis spot', partly because it accepts reservations via Resy, which they find unusual for a diner."
Negative"User lists Montague Diner in Brooklyn Heights as a diner they frequent."
Positive"User lists Montague Diner in Brooklyn Heights as a diner they like."
Positive"Montague Diner is donating."
Positive"The commenter expresses support for restaurants participating in the day's events and states they will patronize these establishments when possible."
Positive"Montague Diner is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"The user collects matchbooks from various NYC restaurants and Montague Diner is one of them."
Neutral"A classic diner experience is suggested, with Montague Diner being a nearby option."
Positive"This diner is located on Montague Street and was suggested as a lunch option."
Neutral"This user recommended Montague Diner, describing it as a diner created by Hollywood individuals with a vision of an ideal diner. It also reportedly takes reservations."
Positive"A local diner's grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli is a go-to comfort meal for the commenter when feeling unwell."
Positive"A local diner is recommended for Borscht, pierogis, matzoh ball soup, and Hainese chicken and rice, suggesting these as healing foods."
Positive"Montague Diner is simply mentioned as a recommendation."
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