Sweet Grass Diner — Restaurant in Town of Onondaga

Just over the southern city limits of Syracuse, down the ancient pathway of S Salina Street, which cuts down the center of the South Side Valley area, rests an old settlement now called Nedrow, New York. This area has long been inhabited and more recently, it was one of the first places Europeans settled in the Territory of Haudenosaunee in the place where the People of the Hills kept the fire of the Confederacy. The intersection of S Salina St and E Roswell Ave was traditionalyl the center of the Nedrow settlement where there still stands a building that was an old saloon and inn. Across S Salina St from that old saloon is a building that has housed many eating establishments going back many of decades. The current establishment, Sweet Grass Diner, has converted the place from a mere counter style dinner into a full seating area. The space is very comfortable.

Now some would say, ,"diner food is all the same." But I would say that each diner has a unique taste, if they are any good at all. This place has that uniqueness.

When you walk in from the back or the side there is always someone there that makes you feel welcome. The staff is very friendly and inviting. They have a full diner food menu and breakfast is served all day except on Friday because of Fish Fry Fridays. Just about anything you order will be to your liking. What I like is when you order steak and eggs and you ask for the steak rare, that's how they'll give it to you unlike a lot of places.

So if you live in Syracuse, drive south through the Valley and give this place a try. Or maybe you are traveling I81and are feeling peckish. Well get off at exit 16 and take a short drive down US Rt 11 north to Nedrow and grab a bite. You can also sitesee some by driving around a little to see some very old houses up E Roswell Ave and Old Kennedy...

The server rushed me and my family ordering and seemed to be disgusted when I placed mine, she came back quick with the food but we were in need of an extra place setting, when i went up to the counter where you pay to ask for a place setting so i could eat the server quickly caught an attitude and told me she was coming back to my table with condiments and asked "What else could you possibly want?" I said some silverware and she turned around to walk into the kitchen and before entering the kitchen completely yells "I need you to drop your attitude because i don't have a problem with you." Confused i sat down and she brought the condiments and walked away and came back slamming the silverware on the table. I aksed again for another fork since my little brother dropped his and the server sighs and goes "Again? Seriously?" And walked away to get another fork. This woman was extremely rude but the food was good. If it wasn't for her i might be coming back soon but unfortunately i don't want to come back if she is still there. I didn't get this woman's name but she's the youngest server there and if you have her i wish you the...

This diner is Nedrows best kept secret. We order take out, frequently. In 20 minutes, our meal is cooked to perfection, packaged neatly and ready for pick up. Every breakfast meal has been amazing... from bacon, steak or sausage and eggs, French toast, pancakes 🥞 . The lunch and dinner are delish and delightful as well. The customer service here is over the top! Every waitress, cleaner and cook are very kind and professional, courteous and respectful. The energy is always on high with smiling faces, they even take the time from their busy day to stop 🛑 and say hello. The only things.... you have to get there before 2pm most days during the week, except on Friday, closing is 7pm. It is definitely worth the ride down to Nedrows SweetGrass Diner to get your belly filled with good food cooked with love and pride. Expand your knowledge of different cultures there.... It is Indigenous Native American owned and themed. Go!!! You will not be...