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Route 96 Diner

4.5 132 reviews 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM 7555 NY-96, Interlaken, NY 14847, United States

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Route 96 Diner, located in Interlaken, New York, offers a classic American diner experience with a straightforward menu. The diner features comfort foods popular throughout the region, including a variety of three-egg omelets served with toast. Options range from simple cheese and veggie omelets to more traditional choices like ham and cheese or western omelets. Breakfast selections extend to hot cakes, with choices like blueberry, chocolate chip, and short stacks available. The diner also serves hearty soups and sandwiches, such as tomato macaroni and ground beef soup paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, as well as lighter fare like grilled chicken wraps. Side dishes commonly found include home fries, corned beef hash, English muffins, and bagels. The atmosphere reflects a typical roadside diner setting, catering to both locals and travelers along NY-96. The focus remains on offering familiar, uncomplicated dishes in a casual setting, making it a recognizable spot for basic American diner cuisine in the Finger Lakes region.

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Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Counter service
Dessert
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Table service

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet

Crowd

Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Route 96 Diner before visiting.

Reviews for Route 96 Diner

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132 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 132 reviews

Route 96 Diner is frequently praised for its welcoming, cozy atmosphere and friendly, personalized service that adds to a memorable dining experience. Despite its small size, the diner consistently delivers high-quality, classic American fare, with standout items such as breakfast offerings, burgers, and a popular Friday fish fry. Customers appreciate the fresh, flavorful food prepared with care, along with reasonable prices. While some note the diner’s limited space and simple exterior, these factors do not detract from the overall positive impression. Occasional remarks suggest improvements could be made to restroom facilities, but the attentive service and warm environment typically outweigh minor shortcomings. The combination of good food, a homey ambiance, and engaging staff contribute to Route 96 Diner’s strong local appeal.

Jade Savage

Mar 08, 2026

This place was really cute and it had great chips and there was a little boy Giavvani who just makes your day. He will hang out with you and protect you with his nerf gun. I definitely recommend this place if youre looking for a good time. Bathroom could use a Lil work tho. All in all this place is so great.

Iris Ouellette

Mar 01, 2026

Honestly one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. If you love diner food, come for breakfast! Service was great, too.

K M

Feb 22, 2026

Route 96 diner is between Interlaken and Ovid, NY. It has a nice diner menu. It is tiny. They have a great fish fry on Friday that often sells out. The diner is closed on Saturday. Take outs are a good idea here.

Shanel DuBois

Jan 30, 2026

Must say best cheddar cheese burger in a long time, wish we didn't live an hour away.. don't be discouraged by the outside. Great food, great prices and great company!! And if your get lucky enough you might get to meet Giovanni.

Anthony Dean

Jan 16, 2026

The restaurant is quite small, but the food is to my taste. The food is quite clean and delicious.

A. Arnold

Jan 15, 2026

The best burger I’ve had in a long time. The whole dining area is the size of your least favorite kids bedroom but the food is amazing! Have to try the “Cowboy Burger”

Derek Boswell

Jan 06, 2026

Stopped here for breakfast while visiting Cayuga Lake and it was really good. I like to try hole in the wall places like this and it didn't disappoint. I got 3 eggs with meat and corned beef hash. The food was cooked to order and everything was fresh. Prices are great for the amount of food you get. Service was friendly and efficient.

Randy Scheier

Dec 20, 2025

I've been there a couple of times I've tried a few items on the menu they were all delicious definitely worth it low cost and big portions