FAMILY'S DINER — Restaurant in City of Binghamton

Val’s Diner is an eating establishment designed for those who want a quick breakfast or lunch served with a smile. I dined here one morning during a beer tour of Central New York and I found much to like about this simple yet nice restaurant establishment.

First, let’s talk about the location because it is unique. Val’s Diner is located inside a bus terminal, making it a popular option for travelers as they arrive from a bus excursion or right before they depart. I like how they have the bus schedule announcements right inside the restaurant. You can hear them on the speaker, which is perfect for those who want to grab a bite to eat but don’t want to have to worry that they might miss their bus.

Next, the atmosphere. It is a diner in every sense and it has that look one associates with this type of restaurant. The sky blue colored walls, checkered tile floors, and bar stools without back supports are just what you expect in a diner. There isn’t a ton of seating, but because it is part of a bus terminal, I can’t imagine it ever gets extremely busy.

I was here for breakfast and I ordered an omelet, toast, and home fries. The food was served relatively quickly and it tasted fresh and good. The jelly is served in packets and I added a dab to my toast along with a small amount of catsup on my fries. I finished the entire contents of my plate in a short time and left feeling satisfied.

Diners are not as common as other types of restaurants, but they exude a certain charm and make a nice change of pace from the usual restaurant. Val’s Diner is a cool place for breakfast or lunch and great for those who are traveling by bus and need something to eat. Even if you’re not using the bus terminal, Val’s Diner is a good place for a simple meal and I’m glad I discovered this friendly diner here in...

I was delivering an Uber Eats order. When I entered the restaurant, it seemed like no one was in there and I could not find the food. I thought maybe someone is in the restroom, so I waited about 5 minutes. Proceeded to knock on the door and a lady responded “yes”, so I waited a little longer. About 10 minutes pass, she comes out and I say “hello”. I’m completely ignored. She goes to the kitchen for a few and then comes back to the counter to get something and I inform her that I’m picking up an order. With an attitude she responded, “I’m not the waitress. Someone will come and help you. I’m the chef and I don’t work up there”. I wait for more time until the lady (assumed she was the “waitress”) walks in through the door. I was the one to greet her and told her I had been waiting for a while. There was no sense of urgency and professionalism from this establishment.

Note: a lot of the pictures and reviews for this establishment are not for the restaurant currently there and being...

Family's Diner on Main St. on Binghamton NYs Westside, is a pleasant old style-counter, booth, and table diner. One of the few remaining of it's kind, from an era, three-quarter of a century old.

The diner is run by a group of folks who are both local and from NYC, Jamaica, Bronx, Brooklyn,all areas with the finest cooking you might find.

I usually go when Sha is cooking and serving. She's a super-friendly who would give you the shirt off her back. Sha's smile can soothe a sad heart any day, and her skilled big city chef-experienced cooking, combined with top-notch 5-star quality service, food, and presentation, you can't go wrong.

I haven't yet. To the fine lady who served me on Monday afternoon, thank you for your stories, the courage in your voice, and the warmth of your good soul.

All it takes is a conversation and a meal, with some water or...