I fell in love with Mom & Pop diners many years ago. My Father and I would go fishing in all manner of out of the way lakes and streams and as fishermen are want to do, wed leave very early. Wed always stop for breakfast at the first Mom & Pop diner we stumbled across. Most were tiny, with simple but good food. Most of it was scratch made. And it was always cheap.Whether Bills is a Mom & Pop, or a Greasy Spoon diner is up for debate, nevertheless, the place is tiny, with maybe four or five booths and a very small U shaped counter, that makes for an intimate experience.Donna was the sole waitress when I was there, and it became immediately obvious Bills is a local joint. It was entertaining to watch Donna banter with the regulars (they were all regulars), all of whom she teased in a playful manner, and they were quick to return the favor.From what I can tell, everything at Bills is homemade. The menu is small, but typical diner staples are represented, with a daily special, and a soup of the day.My cheeseburger was quite large, and with house-made fries, was an absolute steal at $6.50. The burger was good, and the fries were good too. Some were blackened, but that was fine with me. I enjoyed them.Slow service is a negative. Donna was friendly and took care of my needs, but she was in no hurry to do so. I would not come to Bills if youre in a rush. The kitchen was slow too, but, that theyre making most everything from scratch and to order back there, explains some of the wait, and certainly makes it tolerable.
Review №2
2022-07-02
Great place, great food! I love these small business restaurants where you meet locals and a meal just like home cooking. I’ll be back for sure!
Review №3
2022-04-25
Awesome food always at Bills!
Review №4
2022-04-10
Bills always has great food. Everyone knows each other, they have been going there for years.
Review №5
2022-05-23
Excellent Onion Cheeseburger, home made French Fries, and the best Coleslaw, in my opinion !
Review №6
2021-08-30
Truly one of my favorite places to eat. Super friendly staff. Donna is the best and has jokes for days if you have a sense of humor. Food is great & prices are affordable. Its nice to chat with the old timers around the center table.
Review №7
2022-06-25
Home-cooked, MA and PA resturant. Cheap and amazing!
Review №8
2021-09-28
There was no wait for seating, the server was kind and courteous. The food was very good and plentiful, well worth the price. Will definitely go back. 😋👍🙂👍
Review №9
2021-09-28
Great service and food was good. The place is small but has a nice welcome home feeling.
Review №10
2021-11-29
Really great place. Everyone who was in there when I was,was friendly.Waitress was funny and cracking jokes with everyone while taking care of everyone.❤️
Comments (82)
Review №11
2019-11-04T21:24:06Z
Its good! I been going since I went to St Michaels Catholic school right next door. Wed is Goulash, Fri is Fish Fry and its all very good and very reasonable. Everything is home made like the Mac salad and slaw. Go early because it gets busy at noon, enjoy.
Review №12
2021-06-18T23:53:57Z
Decent food, friendly atmosphere and service. I see it more as a guy grub spot and not necessarily somewhere to bring your female companion.
Review №13
2021-05-29T18:46:22Z
Staff was great, prices where and if your looking for yummy diner food this is the place to go. Its small but full of local activities
Review №14
2021-02-27T19:09:44Z
Theres nothing like a breakfast made from scratch. Fresh cut bacon, from scratch pancakes, freshly made sausage patties. Will be back every Saturday for breakfast.
Review №15
2017-10-27T01:07:35Z
Love it there. Many of their patrons are Republican, & Judge Judy is often on the t.v. Small menu, but waitress (yes, just 1) remembers the orders of usual customers. My daughters very strongly recommend their goulash.
Review №16
2021-10-05T17:41:12Z
The absolutely BEST fish fry in the area! Only on Fridays.....but the best you can find!!
Review №17
2018-06-14T04:22:18Z
Nice quiet little spot. Seems geared a bit towards the older crowd. Food was plentiful and well cooked. Will b going again for sure, but get there early. They close at 2pm
Review №18
2018-12-23T02:45:50Z
Simple, basic, yummy food. CASH ONLY! Very reasonable prices . Waitress remembers what people usually order😁. Breakfast & coffee for 2 with generous tip for less than $15!!!!
Review №19
2019-04-02T16:53:42Z
Reasonably priced neighborhood diner with all the standard breakfast/lunch fare. For lunch, the burger is super solid and the Fish Fry on Fridays is also great!
Review №20
2019-11-16T13:39:15Z
Excellent food. Great prices will be frequenting this establishment often
Review №21
2022-02-19T19:47:13Z
Boom yup sauce yo 👌 Bubbsie say get er done
Review №22
2021-01-18T20:25:53Z
Good food with a generous portions. Friendly waitress. Pleasant atmosphere.
Review №23
2021-11-06T18:40:25Z
Bills always has good food at a very reasonable value
Review №24
2021-06-24T19:30:57Z
Good service...good food...a bit unkept in some areas of the restaurant.
Review №25
2018-05-05T16:23:00Z
Great food and service with a different homemade special every day. Awesome fish on Friday. Best place to eat in the Cohoes area.
Review №26
2018-10-09T14:13:42Z
Foods great, good service, inexpensive, fun people.
Review №27
2021-09-17T18:52:28Z
Friendly little place pretty good food
Review №28
2017-12-13T12:01:07Z
Went for breakfast on a Saturday. Great food and prices. Service was friendly. Cash only, so be cognizant of that!
Review №29
2016-10-05T15:32:31Z
This is a diamond in the rough. Good breakfast food and lots of it. Hot coffee circles regularly. Friendly atmosphere. Small, local place.
Review №30
2018-04-19T16:39:45Z
First time here and food was superb! Very cozy home style meal and wonderful service!
Review №31
2018-04-21T12:09:27Z
Best food in cohoes,the waitress is a sweetheart.if you never ate there you dont know what your missing.......
Review №32
2019-05-09T15:54:10Z
Amazing food and the people that work here are wonderful
Review №33
2020-07-13T15:57:23Z
Best Darn Diner in the area love that place home style for sure must try it
Review №34
2020-01-11T17:25:05Z
Great food and service, community gathering location and reasonably priced.
Review №35
2021-03-15T16:08:32Z
Service: excellentFood: yeoman effortAtmosphere: celebration of toxic masculinity, resentment and ignorance
Review №36
2017-07-19T16:56:18Z
Good food, fair prices, good people.
Review №37
2018-01-14T21:46:30Z
Great food and large portions. Nice peeps too !
Review №38
2021-01-13T16:04:28Z
Best breakfast sandwich’s in town!!! Steak/egg and cheese
Review №39
2017-01-05T17:11:02Z
Just thought Id stop in to see if they had soup! They did and omg it was amazing! Chicken soup!! Thank you!!!
Review №40
2017-06-14T15:24:57Z
Great food the sausage is to die for , awesome people and Donna the waitress is awesome
Review №41
2019-08-31T14:32:26Z
Excellent food reasonable prices
Review №42
2021-03-19T13:11:31Z
Best mom and pop still existing, food is great
Review №43
2017-06-20T18:17:44Z
Great food. Great place for kids. Great prices.
Review №44
2017-04-01T14:06:14Z
Great breakfast, service is great, waiting time was normal. Love the french toast!!!
Review №45
2020-11-06T19:55:38Z
Food delicious, with generous portions!!!
Review №46
2019-11-18T02:38:59Z
A diner for the common man 😎. No frills, no surprises. Better than a fast food chain.
Review №47
2020-02-07T16:45:00Z
Food is good but service is a little slow
Review №48
2019-04-27T18:43:01Z
Great food and I loved the show it was fun
Review №49
2018-11-14T13:29:11Z
Home style cooking excellentPrices are great too
Review №50
2018-02-23T17:26:17Z
My brother Jim and I just had a great fish dinner at Bills.
Total reviews rating 4.6
82 Reviews for Bills Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-02I fell in love with Mom & Pop diners many years ago. My Father and I would go fishing in all manner of out of the way lakes and streams and as fishermen are want to do, wed leave very early. Wed always stop for breakfast at the first Mom & Pop diner we stumbled across. Most were tiny, with simple but good food. Most of it was scratch made. And it was always cheap.Whether Bills is a Mom & Pop, or a Greasy Spoon diner is up for debate, nevertheless, the place is tiny, with maybe four or five booths and a very small U shaped counter, that makes for an intimate experience.Donna was the sole waitress when I was there, and it became immediately obvious Bills is a local joint. It was entertaining to watch Donna banter with the regulars (they were all regulars), all of whom she teased in a playful manner, and they were quick to return the favor.From what I can tell, everything at Bills is homemade. The menu is small, but typical diner staples are represented, with a daily special, and a soup of the day.My cheeseburger was quite large, and with house-made fries, was an absolute steal at $6.50. The burger was good, and the fries were good too. Some were blackened, but that was fine with me. I enjoyed them.Slow service is a negative. Donna was friendly and took care of my needs, but she was in no hurry to do so. I would not come to Bills if youre in a rush. The kitchen was slow too, but, that theyre making most everything from scratch and to order back there, explains some of the wait, and certainly makes it tolerable.
Review №2
2022-07-02Great place, great food! I love these small business restaurants where you meet locals and a meal just like home cooking. I’ll be back for sure!
Review №3
2022-04-25Awesome food always at Bills!
Review №4
2022-04-10Bills always has great food. Everyone knows each other, they have been going there for years.
Review №5
2022-05-23Excellent Onion Cheeseburger, home made French Fries, and the best Coleslaw, in my opinion !
Review №6
2021-08-30Truly one of my favorite places to eat. Super friendly staff. Donna is the best and has jokes for days if you have a sense of humor. Food is great & prices are affordable. Its nice to chat with the old timers around the center table.
Review №7
2022-06-25Home-cooked, MA and PA resturant. Cheap and amazing!
Review №8
2021-09-28There was no wait for seating, the server was kind and courteous. The food was very good and plentiful, well worth the price. Will definitely go back. 😋👍🙂👍
Review №9
2021-09-28Great service and food was good. The place is small but has a nice welcome home feeling.
Review №10
2021-11-29Really great place. Everyone who was in there when I was,was friendly.Waitress was funny and cracking jokes with everyone while taking care of everyone.❤️