Red Oak — Restaurant in City of Binghamton

If you're craving a classic diner experience that delivers both heart and soul, The Red Oak Diner in Binghamton, NY, is a must-visit. This local gem has been serving the community for over 30 years, and it shows in every detail—from the food to the atmosphere.

Let's start with the home fries: golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. They're seasoned just right, making them the perfect accompaniment to any breakfast plate. Portion sizes are generous, ensuring you leave satisfied, whether you're indulging in a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Service at The Red Oak Diner is both quick and friendly. The staff greets you with warm smiles and efficient service, making you feel right at home. The owner has done an exceptional job maintaining the old-school diner charm—think cozy booths and a welcoming atmosphere—while ensuring the establishment meets modern standards for comfort.

In a world where many diners have lost their authentic touch, The Red Oak Diner stands out by preserving its nostalgic feel without compromising on quality. It's a place where tradition meets excellence, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike.

Whether you're a longtime patron or a first-time visitor, The Red Oak Diner offers a dining experience that's both comforting...

This was my first time trying Red Oak, we came for breakfast. We ordered the Eggs Benedict and a coffee. The coffee was badic, nothing wrong but nothing to write home about. The eggs Benedict were disappointing, my mother makes better than this. The eggs were flat (how they flatten an egg when you poach it, it generally keeps its bubbly little dome shape of the yolk is beyond me. The hollandaise sauce is definitely from a mix, which is ok, we use it at home too but you expect a little extra something when you order it out. A little extra seasoning, some more imagination, nope. It was unimpressive. The home fries were worse, it tasted like raw potato, absolutely no seasoning at all. Real home fries, first of all should be fried in grease (like bacon grease on a griddle - since this is a diner) or butter. There were no onions and they were white in color save for a few, I guess accidentally, crispy pieces, which were the only good pieces. Their lunch items look good based on photos, maybe give that a try, not the eggs Benny. They take card and cash despite having no mention of cards accepted not stickers on the door, they’re using square or clover tap to pay at...

We visited on a Monday morning, plenty of seating was available. The decor was a typical diner setting. Nothing new but it wasn't outdated either.

The staff was friendly though possibly multitasking because the waitress had to let the hostess know there were groups waiting to be seated.

My wife ordered lunch and they were very accommodating as it was only 10am. They didn't have all the lunch options available but could put together the entree.

I ordered the biscuits and gravy alongside a short stack of pancakes. The biscuits were good though due to their thickness slightly dry but the sausage gravy more than made up for it. I believe the gravy was completely homemade. We tasted a hint of mushroom soup as the base possibly(?) which actually tastes really good. No additional seasoning was needed. The homefries were decent, slightly undercooked but seasoned correctly. The coffee seemed rather bland, I'm not sure how. I would think either a brand issue or possibly too low of coffee ground to water ratio.

Even with the slight food issues I'd definitely return as the price was very reasonable for...