Tiny Diner — Restaurant in Town of Greenville

3-Star Review for Tiny Diner – Greenville, NY “Small Town Charm with a Side of Tomato Soup (That Thought It Was Marinara)”

Nestled in the quiet charm of Greenville, NY, the Tiny Diner feels like you’ve stepped into someone’s home—if that someone had a thing for cute country décor and a deep fryer. I stopped by for a to-go order and was greeted by a friendly, curious waitress who was so personable, I almost invited her to Thanksgiving.

The mozzarella sticks were golden, crispy, and solid on their own—but the marinara sauce? Let’s just say it was less “Sunday gravy” and more “watery tomato soup having an identity crisis.” No salt, no texture, no depth—if this sauce were a person, it would need a pep talk and a pinch of oregano.

The cheesesteak was the hero of the night. A generous portion, flavorful and satisfying, paired with classic diner fries and a surprisingly decent coleslaw. It was the dish that whispered, “Hey, I’ve got you,” after that sauce debacle.

Now, the cheeseburger—I asked for medium, got well-done. Dry and missing any trace of seasoning. It had a single slice of cheese that looked like it was rationed for war times. On the bright side, the lettuce and tomato were fresh, and it came with the same solid fries and coleslaw. But overall? It felt more “sad school lunch” than “small-town comfort.”

So why three stars? Because the place is adorable, the staff is lovely, and the cheesesteak gives it a fighting chance. But unless they upgrade that marinara from “tomato tea” to something worthy of dipping,

Would I go back? Maybe. But I’m bringing my own marinara, just in case.

UPDATE* Tiny Diner, Major Disappointment — Zero Stars If I Could

This was my return visit to The Tiny Diner, hoping to give them a second chance. Well… there will not be a third. In fact, I’m officially changing my original 3-star review to a generous 1 star—only because Google won’t allow a zero or a negative rating.

From the moment I walked in, it was clear I wasn’t exactly welcomed. Unlike my last visit, this time I got the vibe that I was interrupting the staff just by existing. When I asked questions about menu items (as one does when trying to avoid food allergies), I was met with eye rolls and irritation. Newsflash: customers asking about ingredients isn’t a personal attack—it’s literally how dining out works.

Let’s start with the food:

Cheesesteak: Where do I begin? One half of the sandwich had beef, the other half had cheese—like a sad breakup happening between two hoagie halves. The meat was overcooked, flavorless, and the whole sandwich looked like it lost a bar fight.

French Fries (requested extra hot and crispy): What I got was a soggy, limp potato pile that clearly gave up on life before it reached my plate.

Chicken Souvlaki: Where was the chicken? I needed a microscope to find the meat, and once I did, I regretted it. Dry, overcooked scraps masquerading as protein. The fries were a repeat performance—another soggy mess.

Greek Salad: What makes a salad Greek? Apparently not much here. What I received: lettuce, tomato, feta, and—brace yourselves—Italian dressing on the side. Missing: cucumbers, olives, stuffed grape leaves, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, Greek dressing, and well… any trace of effort.

In summary:

Staff : Rude

Food: Inconsistent, poorly prepared, and flavorless

Atmosphere: Cold

Experience: Regret

Skip the Tiny Diner unless you’re conducting a scientific study on how not to run a restaurant

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Tonight I had the pleasure of dining at The Tiny Dinner, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that set the tone for the entire evening. The ambiance is cozy with tasteful decor that creates a perfect setting for any occasion. It’s a very home like feeling that makes you feel comfortable and always welcomed. The service was impeccable — the staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering excellent recommendations. Our server, Jen , went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed without being overbearing,I’ve had her multiple times and she always leaves an amazing impression, as do all the other waitresses. Not only are the waitresses amazing, so are the Chefs. Never have i been to a restaurant where the chefs are just as welcoming as the waitresses, every single time i walk in they always send a big smile my way and an amazing greeting. They always treat my grandmother so well also, Once in a while they are so kind and even comp one of her meals. They Genuinely love and appreciate every single one of their customers/ regulars. They treat everyone with respect and welcome every customer. Now, let's talk about the food. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and every dish we ordered was nothing short of extraordinary. The Guacamole Burger was perfectly cooked, with bold flavors that complemented each other beautifully. Every bite felt like a little piece of heaven.The side of fries were absolutely huge and a very good side of coleslaw also.Another thing that felt like heaven, The prices. There’s no where’s else you can go anymore and get a $11 Burger!! Overall, I highly recommend The Tiny Dinner to anyone looking for a top-tier dining experience. Whether it's for a special celebration or just a night out, this place is sure to impress. I can't wait to return! Thank you Tiny Dinner for always making me feel like a...

Stopped in for dinner 3/8/18 around 5:30 PM, they had a rather large menu selection from breakfast items to dinners. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly and I was seated immediately, I should mention that there were only 2 other customers in the place but that may have been due to the recent snow storm we had the day before. I noticed that it was also rather cold in there didn't feel like that there was any heat on.

I ordered the roast beef with gravy special which came with a choice of potato's, I chose mashed and the vegetable of the day was broccoli it also came with a choice of pea soup or chicken noodle.

I ordered the pea soup with croutons on the side. The soup arrived a few minutes later and I'm glad I ordered the croutons on the side as they were very oily and had a very oily taste to them. The soup was warm not hot, and thin and didn't really have very much flavor unless you count the oily croutons.

When the roast beef arrived it too was not hot but warm, the roast beef was nothing to wright home about as it was a little on the tough side tough and fatty, the mashed potato's were OK with some butter on them, but the broccoli had a really strange taste to it, the best way I can describe it is it tasted like it had been sitting uncovered in the refrigerator for a few days, the taste was really off. All in all the meal was nothing to brag about especially for the price

I will however give this place another try in the near future as everyone deserves a second chance and update my review. As for this trip to the Tiny Diner, I was rather disappointed and underwhelmed, I could have done much better going to the grocery deli counter ordering some sliced roast beef and pouring some canned gravy on top. I guess I should have stayed home like...