Uncle Joe's New York Diner — Restaurant in Florida

(if you don’t want to read all this: long story short-if you eat here, DONT let kimberly serve you!!!! This was probably the worst food and most of all service i’ve ever had in my entire life. The only other time i ate elsewhere and the server went on break and didnt have anyone check on us. That server was literally not even present and that experience was still better than this godawful place. Our server, i believe the receipt said her name was Kimberly, is literally a joke of an employee. very miserable human being, and even worse server. she only checked on us once and when she did she didn’t even bother refilling our drinks. the person i was with tried to get her attention several times only for her to make eye contact with him and pretend as if she didn’t and continued to ignore us. finally a different waitress saw us desperately trying to get her attention and asked us what we needed, she asked rudely as if we were an inconvenience looking for her coworker. so we tell her what we need and our original server comes back and sarcastically repeats what we told the other server we needed as if she were offended that another server had to ask me what we needed cause she was nowhere near even trying to check on us. like it was our fault her coworker saw us trying to get her attention for so long. we are still being nice at this point and i forgot to even mention the fact that my entire order was wrong. only two items and both were wrong. can you care any less about your job?? i asked for a bacon cheeseburger with a baked potato and i got a regular cheeseburger with fries. i only brought up the potato cause i really would prefer that and i knew she’d remember me ordering it. she fixed it no problem, then i didn’t bother with the bacon and all that happened after she corrected just my side. so fast forward back and we get the bill and she had charged us stil for the bacon burger instead of a regular one. so we asked her to fix it and she had the nerve to be even more rude and say “you do know it’s only a dollar right??” …are you absolutely kidding me? she knew better to walk away before i could respond to that ludicrous comment. had she stayed around she wouldn’t have liked what i said. bacon is normally $3 more, we didn’t know and even if we did that is NOT the point especially after the horrible service and experience during the SMALL amount of time we were there. i had finally put up with enough, i had to go to the bathroom and wait until she brought the new check to the table so i didn’t have to see her again cause i was ready to make an old lady cry. if you can’t do your job, LEAVE. i’m a server myself and i and none of my girls would EVER behave the way she did. IF i ever go back which i very much highly doubt because the food wasn’t even good who knows i might try something else idk but, i will ask for rosa as it seems everyone who has her has an exceptional experience. if you don’t want to read all this ill put a long story short in the beginning and right here : if you eat here, DONT let kimberly...

Uncle Joe’s Diner: A 24-Hour Blast from the Past

Every once in a while, a Google Maps search leads you to a hidden gem, and that’s exactly how I stumbled upon Uncle Joe’s, a 24-hour New York diner that serves up more than just food—it serves nostalgia on a plate.

The first thing you’ll notice about Uncle Joe’s is that it’s housed in an old Pizza Hut building. And I mean, old. The kind of building that practically screams, “Do you want breadsticks with that?” The booths still carry that classic, slightly uncomfortable charm, and the overall vibe is a little dated but oddly comforting. It’s like being hugged by the ghost of 1980s fast food.

We arrived around 10:30 in the morning, and the place was bustling. Seriously, Uncle Joe’s was packed like a Sunday morning church service, but instead of hymns, there was the sound of sizzling bacon and coffee being poured. Despite the chaos, they handed us a breakfast menu right away. I, being the curious diner I am, asked for the full menu. And oh boy, when they handed it over, it was like receiving the diner equivalent of War and Peace.

Diner menus are known for being encyclopedic, and Uncle Joe’s didn’t disappoint. Chicken and waffles? Check. Gyros? Check. Steaks? Of course. If it exists in the world of comfort food, it’s probably on their menu. After some intense deliberation (and maybe a little drooling), I went with the Reuben and onion rings.

Let me just say, the Reuben was phenomenal. Piled high with tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, gooey Swiss cheese, and the perfect amount of dressing, it was everything I wanted and more. The onion rings? Crispy, golden, and just the right level of greasy—exactly how diner onion rings should be.

But what really made the experience shine was the service. Melissa, our waitress, was a rockstar. Fast, friendly, and efficient, she made sure our food came out at lightning speed, even with the morning rush. It’s like she had a sixth sense for when coffee needed refilling or plates needed clearing.

Now, if we’re rating on food alone, I’d give Uncle Joe’s a solid 6.5 out of 10. But—and this is a big but—the speed, the service, and the sheer variety of the menu take it to another level. Factor in the fact that it’s open 24/7, and you’ve got a diner that’s punching well above its weight class.

Would I go back? Absolutely. Uncle Joe’s isn’t just a diner; it’s an experience—a deliciously chaotic, slightly retro, always satisfying experience. So, if you’re ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Whether it’s 10:30 AM or 3:00 AM, Uncle Joe’s has you covered. Just bring your appetite—and maybe some...

The owner came to my job and dropped off flyers to this place. I figured I'd give it a try. I called in and asked if they had chilli as I did not see it on the menu. The girl on the phone assured me they did and that the bowl was $6.95. I asked for a to go order and specified I wanted cheese and onions on it. I was told it would be ready in 10 minutes. It took me a bit more than 10 minutes to get there as I topped by somewhere else to get a drink first. When I got there, I was taken aback by the musty smell inside this place. I headed straight to the bar area to let the girl know about my pick up order. She stated that it wasn't ready yet. They had me wait another 15-20 minutes for the smallest "bowl" of chilli I've ever seen. I was on my lunch and I had already wasted way too much time waiting for this so I decided to just get it as it was either eat this or not eat anything until I went back home from work. After charging me they gave me the recipt to sign and they had charged me $11 with tax! FOR THE TINIEST "BOWL" EVER! I asked about it and told them that I had been told $6.95 over the phone, the girl then proceeded to tell me "yes, but you added onions and cheese.." SERIOUSLY? $11?!!! If it wasn't because I HAD to get back before my lunch was over I would've stayed and argued. When I got back to work and opened the container to eat, I came across the driest chilli ever. It was definitely overcooked and probably old. It was gross! I took a spoonful and could not eat anymore. Needless to say that I stayed hungry for the rest of the day until I got home. This place is a RIP OFF, not to mention DIRTY. I WILL NEVER BE BACK. I let all my coworkers know about my experience as well since a few were...