J.R. Diner — Restaurant in City of Syracuse

We stumbled upon this place looking for a convenient place for breakfast before flying home from SYR. So glad we did!! It’s a gem! It has the hometown atmosphere worthy of Bedford Falls in “It’s a Wonderful Life” (even though Seneca Falls claims that title). The reasonably priced food was very good, and the service friendly. We sat at the counter, even though several locals offered us their booth upon finishing and busing their own tables, but we were so taken with the place, we remained at the counter and chatted with everyone before we finished (and bussed our counter)…We left with smiles on our faces. A perfect ending to our Finger Lakes...

I have been going there for about 20 years, I live in Auburn, n y a 28 mile drive, (I use to live in Syracuse), but I make a point to go there when In Syracuse. The food is so GREAT, the price is so great. I live in Auburn N.Y. there is no place anyone would care to eat at. Hunters Dinner use to be good. I would spend 2 gallons of gas to get a TRULY good meal at J R s ( get 30 mph) lol. Truly it is worth...

This place is and always will be one of the best places to eat. The owners are amazing and this is one of those places you never have to worry about leaving hungry. Do yourself a favor and order half a fretta. The absolute best thing you will ever put in your mouth. Even though I live in Virginia now, whenever I come back into town this is where I eat and I...