Kerbside pickup
Yes
Smokin Little Diner in Depew
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Location on the map
Depew, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 716-683-9248
Site: http://www.thesmokinlittlediner....
Site: http://www.thesmokinlittlediner....
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:9AM–9PM
- Wednesday:9AM–9PM
- Thursday:9AM–9PM
- Friday:9AM–9PM
- Saturday:9AM–9PM
- Sunday:9AM–3PM
Comments (199)
Small diner style bbq restaurant. Found them online after looking for somewhere new to try that was local. Good food, huge portions, reasonably priced.
Quick service.Extensive menu choices.Great suggestion by the waitress.Very reasonable prices.Funky ambience but tastefully arranged.Cold A/C!They accept American Express cards.The pulled pork sandwich is very tasty. Toasted buns, which I dont find often. Skinny fries on the side - not salted? Well done regardless and you can simply add your own salt.
Decided to stop here for dinner coming home from Buffalo. Amazing food, great prices, friendly staff and other patrons. It will definitely be placed on our lists of great places to eat while in the Buffalo area.
Honey fried chicken great both times I visited here. 1st time there it smelled like cigarette smoke inside bad second time no complaints. I love the paper menu and the old school vibe definitely worth a visit.
This place is great have good food, problem is its a little bit too expensive for what its being advertised for and the barbecue foodies looks good on pictures but some of your barbecue food is not good at all. Ordered a brisket sandwich with some fries, the brisket was a little bit tough not even soft thats asign that that brisket was not fresh or maybe was microwaved. I asked for to go and requested for barbecue sauce to go moments of spending over $20 the lady is asking to pay for barbecue sauce thats ridiculous guys they should be an improvement to giving customers what they need worth of the pay. you need to improve on cooking better french fries and make them fresh. Please dont stop customers overcooked food and dont microwave it especially to go customers dont assume we dont notice these things the only problem is we already have spent that money. Good thing is we do have comments and posts like this one. Overall you guys have good food you just need to improve on some of this small issues.
Absolute killer of a breakfast! Very friendly staff. Ill be back for sure!
The best waitress ever! The ribs were ok! Had the beef on wick with the wings! Beef was dry, the wings were like they were freezer burned just terrible, did not eat them. Will not go back!
Always extremely delicious. Amazing homemade food! The kickin q bbq sauce is fantastic, so i felt lucky that they bottle it for sale! Our server Lynn was awesome.
The staff here is very friendly and I liked the bbq sauce but the food itself was really disappointing. The brisket was very dry, tough, and not cooked well, same with the ribs. The potato salad tasted very odd, we spit it out. Unfortunately it was the worst bbq food I’ve ever had.
We ordered fish fries and a scallop dinner from Smokin Little Diner on a Wednesday night. We have ordered from so many restaurants for take out over the past year and I have to say that the staff here have it right! Our fish was still crunchy and warm, as were the scallops! (We live about 20 minutes from the restaurant, too). The regular size fish fry came in a box. The scallops came in a Styrofoam container, but had aluminum foil separating the cole slaw. The mac salads were in plastic containers keeping them separated as well. All the food was - especially the mashed potatoes!!! I will be ordering from here again and again!
Ehh olive tree is better if your in the area. Omelet was not cooked and homefries seemed to be sitting awhile. I have not had anything else there but that was my experience
WOW...great look, food, prices. Everything done right. Try the BBQ beans.2/22- still great deal, outstanding food and service!
We tryed this place . The service was wonderful . We ordered the bbq platter. The ribs were tough recooked and then over sauced to cover up dryness. As was the pulled pork. Mac and cheese crazy good. I’m giving this 3 stars because the service was so good. I will try another menu item and give another shot. We all have bad days
Wow! The food here is excellent, the staff are excellent, the cleanliness is excellent! Its pretty difficult to think of any critique for this place. Cherie served us breakfast and she was wonderful. Will be bringing my family in to try this place!
The food and service is always excellent. My only complaint would be having no internet on my phone. Likely blocked by all the metal.
We can for lunch with little kids. The food was delicious, the kids loved the pig shaped pancakes. I had the pulled pork sandwich with the Original BBQ sauce, yum! Our waitress was very nice and right on top of everything. Its a cozy space, but cute, the kids enjoyed looking at all the pigs. Well be back!
Look no further for amazing barbecue! Staff is great! I love the atmosphere too!
Neat 50s style diner. Great food and service! Excellent BBQ. Brought home several of their in-house made sauces. Will be back.
First time here, wont be the last.The food was delicious, the service was outstanding.Had the sampler and everything was tasty.Its a small diner that specializes in bbq.
Perfect little diner. Amazing food. Great, friendly service. Big portions. We will be back
Great service, great bbq sauces. Wide variety. Great place
Great diner the burger was delicious. The pulled pork taste with the Bourbon Street sauce was fight on. The onion rings almost melted and a nice touch. Definitely will recommend it to everyone I know. Veteran Approved.
Real 50s Diner in the heart of Depew.The speciality of the house is Pig, in all its BBQ glory. I had the pulled pork Sandwich with BBQ baked beans on the side. The pork was a huge helping of real Qd pork. Moist, tender and the house sauce is not to be missed. I had the regular sauce and it was just sweet enough, with a smokey snap to it, Yummy. Beans had the Cherry sauce which was tangy fruit but not over done, a nice balanced sauce. I snapped it up with some Tabasco and had a mighty nice meal . I tried 3 sauces in all and they were all unique and calling me back for more. Chicken Alla KIng was the special of the night and considering what a cold wet snowy night, it was the perfect comfort food, a heart warming dish for my companion. Rich tasty gravy with chunks of chicken and veggies over 3 home made biscuits and a huge helping of creamy mashed potatoes that I could not stop eating. It was a huge platter but it was all gone in no time and the bowl licked clean !The star of the show, no doubt, are the HAWG wings !Tender drums of lovingly BBQd pork with a perfect glaze of their house sauce, were most succulent bit of pork I have never heard of ! All meat and it tugged off the bone in the way that says perfection in Q.HUge menu served super quick and friendly by waitress Brittany.We will be back for more, breakfast, dinner and HAWG wings!!
Just stopped in for the first time and Ill def be coming back. Everything and everyone there was awesome. The Halloween decor alone had me when I walked into the parking lot. The interior is so decked out I felt like I could throw a party in this place. The servers were awesome and knowledgeable on their recommendations. I got the Reuben, which was perfectly cooked and not anything complicated. Just simple and tasty. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich. He rarely finishes his food, but he ate that up. Also, the pulled pork quesadilla was amazing! We also got the pulled pork Mac... understand that even if thats all you get, its a lot. So be prepared to take some home. All n all, wouldnt hesitate to come back. Im already planning on trying the breakfast menu next time.
Best brisket I’ve had since living in Texas!
The service was amazing, and the food was fabulous! Not many restaurants put so much effort in to every aspect of the food and its flavor. The extra effort they are making (right down to making the hot sauce on the table) on every level really shows. Dont miss out on this place!
Great food, great atmosphere and great staff!The food is the bomb!
We love to eat here. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Sometimes food is a little slow to come out when busy, but the quality makes up for it! Great staff as well.
Friendly service and clean establishment. The food was delicious! I got the double oink moo which was a pulled pork bacon cheeseburger with their original bbq sauce. Awesome. Two thumbs up.
Resonable prices and decent food. They dont serve alcohol. Very tiny restaurant with surprising amount of seating. Good service. Dont get the macaroni salad unless youre a fan of the suddenly Salad . Mostly meats and fried foods.
Great homely and delicious place to eat at for breakfast/brunch. I hope to be back. Try the pies!!
This place is one of my favorite restaurants. Some of the best BBQ in the whole city. Excellent food. Excellent wait staff. Always a great experience eating there. Its small so you may have to wait for a table but trust me its worth it
Cute old fashioned diner, good food, and reasonable prices. Server was fast and responsive. PB Chocolate pie was awesome!
My fily haven been there several time and I loved the ribs.mthey are delicious and all the food weve had from there has been delicious...if you havent been there I suggest you treat yourself..You will 🚫 t regret it..
To start off for a BBQ place this is now my favorite. I had gotten the pulled pork sandwich and was very pleased. The barbecue sauce was tasteful and the meat was very tender. The only thing I have to complain about is the atmosphere was very small and stuffy. With all that I will definitely be coming back to enjoy more.
Great place everytime we pass through I stop for my favorite BBQ sauce the Fireberry its amazing...
Cute little diner! Even great for breakfast!
The have a lot of sauces that they let you try. The best chicken and waffles I have ever had.
Delightful surprise. Great service, interesting menu and tasty food.
Burgers was juicy and delicious. Pulled pork with the Bourbon Street sauce was right on as a recommendation from the waitress. Have already returned since this posting. My wife and I are already planning my next meal.
Very delicious ... busy but still no real wait time ... following covid mandates ... had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich w/ chips... my dad had the steak and provolone sandwich with grilled onions and mushrooms w/ chips ... definitely worth it ...
Oh my God. They have the best eggs Benedict Ive ever HAD! Its a small little diner and the decor is great. Reminds you of an old classic diner. Cant wait to come back for some BBQ! 🤤
Awesome little place... very friendly. Pointed out some awesome things on the menu.
Awesome food. Bbq pork was tender great tasting sauce. Great burger amazing buffalo wing soup. Definitely worth the drive. And the staff is just as amazing respectful and full of life. Will definitely be coming back
Great little diner for barbecue also great for a barbecue breakfast! Staff is always friendly and on top of things.
Great little place! specialty is smoked meats. Very good food & service.
One of the best restaurants in the area. One of the best barbecue sauces in the world. It really is an amazing place. I highly recommend hitting up their catering menu for parties you wont regret it. Tell them JFR the movie guy sent you!
Well, I cant lie... I had a few drinks before I went. The waitress was awesome, very down to earth, fun and funny! Prices are good, my food was great. My wife and I both had the bacon cheeseburger. Medium for me, well done for her. Hers was so over done it was charred/ burnt on the bottom. She ate it and never complained. If youve ever seen the movie Waiting about restaurant life, youd understand why we have a strict rules against sending food back... ;)We will definitely be back, one burnt burger isnt stopping from trying again!!
Friendly staff, HUGE portions, good food. Met owner (fellow Navy veteran) He is a great guy.highly recommended!!!!!
Love this little joint.BBQ is fire.I would eat here daily if I could.
It is mentioned here on their google profile that they offer curbside pick up so I called to place an order on a friday at 3:30pm before dinner rush.I ordered the big smoker and since my toe is broken and I have kids I asked for curbside and in a very unpleasant tone the person on the phone said: we dont do curbside pick on friday nights. I mentioned my toe and she repeated herself. Where is the Buffalo hospitality? Arent we the city of good neighbors? You cant make an exception?Anyways, I ordered since reviews here are good. My honest opinion is I got super dry ribs that were so dry they were like beef jerky, dry Brisket and the pulled pork that was ok.The sides to my opinion are small and overall I dont think it was worth it.
Food was okay. The BBQ sauce was great but ribs were dry and the fries werent really that great or salty enough. Great service and nice people who work here. Authentic retro feeling location
Server was quite pleasant, food was out in know time. Hot and very taste. Ill be back to enjoy another barbecue treat. It was delicious 😋
Cute little diner in Depew. The food was good-standard diner bbq fare. The pig decor was interesting, I wont forget the Miss Piggy plush placement for quite some time! 4 stars because we were there for almost an hour for our food and it wasnt that busy of a lunch rush.
Ive passed this place hundreds of times over the years , decided to check it out and happy we did . Great food and Great service .
Favorite local place. Home cook meals at a fair price.
May move to 5 stars as more of the menu is sampled.
I ordered a fish fry to go. Its a 20-minute Drive from the diner to home. It was still warm and crisp when I arrive. Food is fantastic coleslaw with great macaroni salad. Very hard to find takeout that isnt soggy by the time you get home! I will definitely be picking up or fish fries!
The Diner breakfast club is fantastic! Make sure to come hungry though because it is filling.
Waitresses were awesome, food was amazing!!! Be prepared to stuff your belly. Thier sauces are very good. I suggest trying the Fire Berry sauce
Best pulled chicken omelet I have ever had! Delicious sauces too! Will def stop in soon to try another menu item! Small, quaint, and friendly place. Thank you
Cute and unique diner, very good barbeque sandwiches and berry pie! Good coffee! Very friendly and welcoming staff. Would recommend for those that appreciate good barbeque. Look forward to returning in the future!🐷🐽😊
Had eggs Benedict. They were awesome. The 2 servers were happy friendly, on there game. Didnt wait on food long, even though all tables were full. Home fries were great also. My friend had a western egg omelet. It was filled nicely with all the goodies. Great place. Ill be going back again.
This place is awesome. Bbq is a 10 out of 10. Cant wait to go back and try some other things on their huge menu. Breakfast served all day too. Service was very good. Keep up the good grub SLD!
Awesome little dinner the food is some of the best I have had,so much food for your dollor,but dont tell everyone about it 10 out of ten
A true diner. Known for their barbeque. I had eggs benedict with their own peameal bacon. Excellent.
Small place, but the food and prices are great
First time there it was my daughter and myself we had pulled pork potato skins for an appetizer and I had mac and cheese with pulled pork on it absolutely huge portion also came with Texas toast my daughter had alfredo everything was delicious and reasonably priced will definitely go back again!
Just had a great Fish Sandwich and Fishermans Platter fast very friendly service. A must visit!👍👍
My food was so delicious. Our server was wonderful. She was knowledgeable about the menu, helpful and efficient.
What a treasure tucked into a cozy little diner with lots of pig figuerines and tasty food that was outshine by some outstandingly friendly service. My first visit but I felt right at home. Cant wait to go back.
Weve been wanting to try this place for a long time. Im so glad we did!! Small, very quaint sitting area. Wide variety of food selections, my husband got the kickin chicken and was thrilled. I got the stuffed pepper and steak sandwich, I thought it would be chewy being a full piece of steak, not shaved, but it was so tender. The service was so friendly and quick. Everyone was treated like a regular. Prices were very reasonable. This will be a go to place for us. Cant wait to try the breakfast menu!!
This place took me by surprise the first time I went, and I’ve been back several times since. It’s a must-visit for the decor and atmosphere alone; I thought little diners like this only existed in the movies.This evening I got the balsamic chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh steamed broccoli. It was ALL amazing. I’ve had bbq here before. I personally am not a big fan of bbq, and I thought the sauces were nothing to write home about, but maybe I just tried the wrong ones. The fries are decent, the milkshakes are good, and the homemade desserts are fantastic too.The staff are always so friendly, even though the place is tiny but always packed, and I’m sure they get stressed, but they never even break a sweat. Super efficient, quick, helpful service. Can’t speak highly enough of them.I definitely recommend this place for couples or small groups of three or four. Even someone eating alone could sit at the counter. But like I said, the place is tiny, so don’t expect them to be able to seat larger parties.
First time here and I wont be the last. Tried 2 of the signature sauces (original and bourbon) and was very impressed. The smoked pork wings were exceptional. Good, solid pink and moo (hamburger with pulled pork) is something I will go back for. Looking forward to trying their breakfast menu next time.
Love this place. Food is exceptional, atmosphere takes me back to my childhood (70s) and service is top notch.
Casual atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful, friendly staff.
Outstanding food! Love the atmosphere.
Love going here!! The staff is awesome, always so friendly! They are so helpful if you cant decide, which is often because everything is so good!!
Ordered baby back ribs but I prefer regular ribs because they have more meat and are bigger. Food was good but sides are ridiculously small especially for the amount of money you are spending.
What a great little place with wonderful food.great prices and service. Absolutely the best breakfast in along time.
Food was good. but personal preference for ribs is fall of bone tender. dont let my preference discourage. everything ordered was good. hawg wings always good and nice choices of sauces for your q
We love this place, great food, great people and really friendly staff. Highly recommend
A lot of menu choices, knowledgeable and attentive staff, fair prices and very tasty food.
Delicious, hot food. Atmosphere very interesting. First time eating here definitely will be back. BBQ sauce is amazing and homemade. Nice employees. prices good and portion sizes are great.
My new favorite diner of all time.
The Smokin little diner is a phenomenal place. Visiting the Buffalo area and finding a place like this is a real blessing. The food is out of sight delicious. Reasonable price you wont be disappointed. The service is so friendly it makes you feel at home! Belly busting meals for sure!
A warm old-school atmosphere with amazing customer service. The meat was of decent quality and their barbecue sauces were absolutely amazing. The waitress new the quality of good beef was very knowledgeable about the company and their products. We will definitely be faithful customers whenever we are in the area.
Amazing service, great atmosphere, unique but also retro/traditional diner menu choices. Over all a delightful experience.
This place is amazing! The food is so good and your can customize it to your liking. The barbecue sandwiches are phenomenal. My friend needed a gluten-free roll and she said it was spectacular. Many sauces to choose from. Friendly service delicious food.
The bbq was excellent great service small location but a wonderful 60s 70s diner feel and an amazing antique collection. Definitely will visit again.
This was our first time. But definitely will not be our last. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Cant wait to go back tomorrow for dinner!
The food was delicious. I had the BBQ pulled pork, w BBQ baked beans, & mac salad. It was awesome ! ! ! I also loved the variety of different BBQ sauces they offered. The workers were all very friendly. I would definitely eat there again & I highly recommend to try this place out.
Okay little diner. My wife & I had late breakfast there a week ago and it was okay.The waitress was great. Very friendly and our food was delivered promptly and wasnt bad. Wasnt great, but not bad.My scrambled eggs were quite undercooked. Very runny inside and not hot.The French toast was also, just okay. Mushy inside and slightly burned on the surface. The sausage links were huge! Probably the best part of my meal. Coffee was pretty good too.My wife had an omelet and thought it was good, but small compared to most other places we go to. Her biggest complaint was the place was so cold inside. There was a vent in the floor that was blowing cold air on her legs, and not just a little draft, it was blowing hard! Not sure why, as there was a lot of warm air blowing from the ceiling which helped but even i was cold and Im almost always too hot.She moved to the other side of the table to gain distance from the air but it didnt help much. I ended up putting my jacket over it and she kept her coat on the entire time.
The dishes were EXTREMELY clean! I was so impressed with the quality and effort the dish washer put in to making sure the silverware sparkled . If you value good food served clean this is the restaurant for you! Hats off to the kitchen staff! ESPECIALLY THE DISHWASHER BECAUSE YOU NEVER SEE DISHES THAT CLEAN EVER!!!!
A great little place. Friendly and good food. Well worth a stop if you like bbq. I had a pulled pork sandwich that was tender and tasty. The person next to me had goulash which looked very good as well. The place is small and seems to be popular with th locals as I was the only one there whom they didnt seem to know.
Wow, the aesthetic really gets me going. I dig the 50s look. One of my favorite things about this place is the different coffee mugs. Reminds me of my grandmas house. The food is phenomenal (disclaimer Ive only ever had breakfast). But its never let me down.The BBQ is fantastic, 5/5 would recommend
When I first walked in I was a lil unsure, it’s a kitschy retro 50s style dinner...but let me tell you this place isnt just some dinner...it’s great, its an ex’s Perrin was and it’s perfection! Great food, great servers, very friendly welcoming atmosphere, the banter between regulars is entertaining. I love the blue raz pork chops and the HUGE plate of Mac and cheese. Good prices and big portions. Personally It’s a lil out of my way or I would be there all the time... and it’s still worth the drive cause we love it! I wish I had been sooner. I’ll keep coming back kinda like a boomerang you could say? LolGreat job!
The food is well seasoned, the portions are generous. BBQ is the star of the show, but breakfast menu is terrific too.If you visit during a cold snap, wear warm socks. The floor gets cold.
This place is amazing. My uncle suggested we stop in and to not be fooled by the size of the building. The food is great, plates were clean, portions were large and price was more then reasonable. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!
Very cute little diner. It has a very small town feel. You walk in and pick where you want to sit. Has lots of good options on the menu. Just wish they had brisket. The waitress was super nice as well. My husband and I actually look forward to going back and trying breakfast there.
Me and my fiance came here with the intent of getting breakfast food, but we ended up getting some amazing BBQ and Texas Hots! We got the queso dippers with pulled chicken and their own mellow mandarin bbq sauce. It was to die for! I couldnt get enough! My fiance got a half rack of ribs with the brandied cherry bbq sauce and he loved it! The ribs were so tender they were literally falling off the bone! I highly recommend this place! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Will definitely come again!
My boyfriend and I showed up at 1130 and had a delicious breakfast at the diner. The food was fresh, warm and flavorful, the service was quick and great. Most importantly everyone was friendly and polite :) We will definitely be going back soon. Oh and tonight we are having pulled BBQ chicken with the yummy homemade BBQ sauce we bought on the way out!
Nice little diner and a must stop for visitors. The food is tasty and the staff are always friendly. It is a small diner so if you have a large party maybe do take out but itll be worth it. They also sell bbq sauces all of which are delicious. I recommend the Apple flavor one.
I really like this little diner for its boxcar style nostalgia and barbecue breakfasts
This place is seriously a hidden gem, although the its not hiding too hard on Broadway. This little diner pumps out some seriously delicious bbq, with some amazing sauces to boot. They honestly have something for everyone, so this is a needed stop if youre in the area. In addition, the breakfast menu is top notch...I highly recommend the biscuits and gravy. Actually, I have yet to have something off this menu that I havent raved about. Speaking of, get the beans
I absolutely love this place! Its this cute lil diner packed with deliciousness with the friendliest staff!I normally stick with the pulled pork, and if you do too you MUST try all their different BBQ sauces!Todays special is a BBQ grilled cheese on Texas toast, so.. That alone should sell you on this place. Its like every little thing they do is magic!
Awesome little diner with lots of choices on the menu. Friendly service and good food.
Never fails to satisfy, great food...I mean like really friggin good food, good prices and the staff is always so very sweet. Love this place and I highly recommend it. Do your mouth a favor and get you some bbq
My daughters and I ordered breakfast and had one of the best waitresses... Sydney was very accommodating to my girls... seemed to have gone out of her way for them. Breakfast was wonderful, we have had excellent food every time we were here...
Great food great service. I would suggest tasting the sauces before ordering your sandwich
Food is excellent.Service is great atmosphere is quaint. Definitely worth a trip for a great meal
We really love diners and the Smokin Little Diner is now our go to diner. Surprisingly not busy, grabbed a seat and our waitress, who was great, got us on the path to a great diner. We each had French onion soup (YUM!) to start with and a sandwich and there was no room for desert after. My wife said her BBQ pulled pork sandwich was excellent and that will be on my check list next time. Quick, friendly, great food with a vibe only a real diner can provide, you might be wasting your time at a larger restaurant nearby. We are looking forward to breakfast and Im sure it wont disappoint.
Nice little diner. Cheri our server was great, and homemade BBQ sauces were not the run of the mill. Fun with good food and pies.
One of the best unknown places around! Family owned, really great and friendly service. The food is all home made and fabulous. Everything Ive tried has been great. The Hog Wings are to die for. My daughter gets the loaded nachos, Ive also had the Pastrami sandwich, but Id order it with a milder cheesr. The spicy cheese over powers the meat which is awesome. We go here a lot its always the first choice when going out. They arent open on Sunday though.
Good food, but dont look into the kitchen. Its extremely filthy, junk piled everywhere, ceiling tiles falling down, just makes you wonder what else is in your food or how fresh and sanitary it is. I would go back if they cleaned up their place.
Fantastic food. Brought a new desired taste to your typical breakfast foods.
Their food is amazing!!! They always have something creative on their specials board- my top 3 favs so far: sloppy joe Mac & cheese, cannoli French toast, chili omelette. A bowl of homemade chili and a slice of janine’s homemade pie is the best cure for a bad mood.
We use to love going here, however there was a new waitress a few months back. She was rude, just put our plates on the table and walked away. Didnt offer my grandson colors and a book like everyone else, no refills, and just not a happy person. We tried another time and recieve chose to the same treatment. I had been going there off and on for about a year prior, even taking my out of town in-laws there. But after she started we no longer go. We went in a couple of times and always saw her working and didnt want to take a chance of her being our waitress. I dont know if it was because we are a same sex couple or that she just has a problem with not being a good waitress. But we no longer eat ther. BUT the food is awesome. Sad.
Awesome. I had fish fry. Mrs. had ribs and wings. Service was great too
Different than any place we have been before. Excellent food, they should be charging much more than they do. Great waitress, super good with my kids. Fast service, most things homemade. We will definiately be repeat customers. A+++
Excellent food oh my so so good
Staff was awesome, food was awesome, will come again. They also sell their own BBQ Sauce to take home. Old style diner look, really nice place.
The name says it all, this is one smoking hot little diner!!!! Love the stainless steel decor, that you can tell the owner put alot of hard work into. But the hard work doesnt stop there, because the kitchen is tearing it up, from amazing burgers and sandwiches, to their off the charts BBQ!!! If youre in the area or even if youre not, its worth the drive and the time. This place is truly a diamond in the rough!!!!
Excellent food and service at this little place. Three of us went and all of us were very satisfied with our dinners and desserts. We will definitely be going back.
Just tried this place a week ago for breakfast and came back the next day. The foods great and the diner has a very at home feel to it. Everyones so friendly too definitely will be a repeat customer
A very big menu selection for a small place. Had the brisket sandwich 🥪. It was good, the seating wasnt too great.
Cozy, old fashioned diner style place. Amazing food, great sauces they make themselves. Great and friendly staff. Id eat three meals per day there if I could.
Wanted to try something different, wasnt disappointed. Had the Double Oink, Cluck and Moo burger and fries. Attempts to eat it as a actual sandwich failed, ending up resorting to a fork and knife, but it was delicious. Service was very friendly as well
First time eating there, and I loved it. Staff was extremely friendly. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend to a friend, or family member. I am going to come back again!!
The best! Delicious food, great price, friendly little diner. They also have built a great area for outside dining!
I love this spot. The food is always great and reliable as well as the service. Their prices are great overall for their serving. Their breakfast is excellent too, we go every Saturday morning!
Sooooooo good and great prices. This was my first time there and I cant wait to get back and try their other bbq sauces they offer. Love this place everyone should check it out.
LOVE their eggs Benedict! Dutch Mill used to be my go to place for eggs Benedict but they closed so now smokin little diner is my new go to!! Mmm, could go for an order right now! ;)
Barbeque sandwich was good but on the small size for $11. Fish fry sides not homemade. Should have had the burger looked good. Might stop in again
Very reasonable prices, the food is really good too. Staff is super friendly.
Ive went here many times and the people are amazing. Staff gets to know you and treat you like family and they have some solid food if I say so myself. Would recommend to anyone.
We had the brisket and pulled chicken sandwiches excellent. Huge amount of fries and very tasty coleslaw
My first take out was lunch, pulled pork and mac salad were delicious. My second take out was breakfast, the eggs were good but thats all, the bacon and toast were so burnt I had to throw them out.
We stopped while traveling and this diner didnt disappoint! Food was amazing with friendly service. Cute little diner with a variety on the menu. The Bbq pork on the homefries was amazing! Would highly recommend!
Dined there many times and we have enjoyed the excellent food, service and clever use of space to maintain social distancing.Comfort hospitality with matching comfort food.
Was very good. Bit I wasnt asked what kind of sauce, after I noticed they had several to choose from..and no corn bread was a downer.. but the staff was very friendly and the place had a cool vibe about it and clean. The pig decorations were in abundance lol 🐖🐷🐽🥓🍖🔥
Best bbq pork around
Were from out-of-town. Our family took us here. Great little diner home cooked comfort food the way you want it. Tasty, pretty fast, friendly service. Try it!
Food was amazing! Extremely friendly staff. Cute interior. Will be visiting again soon! Id give it 100 stars if I could.
The ribs were awesome but the pulled pork was the best I have ever had.
Best bbq I have had in a long time, and Im from the deep South. I know my bbq. I have also been to culinary school. If you are looking for a nice place to eat, for sure go here
Great wings and pulled chicken. Huge portions.Staff was really friendly too.
Great vintage vibe! Felt like a 2nd home to me! The BBQ was fantastic as I tried everything! Proud to say: Kimmy-Sue tested and APPROVED because Im coming back for more soon!
FANTASTIC!!!! This isnt just bbq... I got the eggs benedict and my fiance got the sausage gravy biscuits, we also split the Belgian waffle w the cin. apple lovin stuffin... the bacon was soo goooood as well ...you can tell everything is quality and there is love in every bite. Been searching for a diner like this. Ill definitely be back 5 stars!!
I got the double cheeseburger with pulled pork and bacon. It was AMAZING. The double is a very large burger, so make sure youre really hungry if you order it! Ive got half of it left for later!
Cute little place. I wouldnt call it a BBQ joint, they put BBQ on the pulled pork and the sauce was good, but it wasnt smoked or anything. Overall everyone was nice and it was clean.
Just had the pork belly sandwich special with slaw and habenero peach sauce. Just a perfect sandwich. Daughter had a homemade sloppy joe special. Very good. Also homemade deserts. Everything was just right. Just a little confused on the BBQ menu. Dont see your traditional rib/pull pork combos.
Food was delicious and the service was great. We ordered several different dishes between the breakfast dishes and dinner plates everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor.
First time there and will definately be going back. Pulled pork and Hawg legs were really good! Try the bourbon bbq sauce. Yummy!! Service was good, too.
I cant say enough great things. The food is terrific. The service is great. Love this place. Sausage gravy is amazing.
Just the best all around - great food, great atmosphere, awesome staff
Always a great meal, friendly servers and reasonable prices. I have gone there many times.
Food is excellent. Service is great. Will definitely continue to go back. 👍👍👍😉
Fast, friendly service. Awesome home cooking. Unique dishes. Love SLD!
2 Grilled cheese hamburger, chips was yummy
Great food! Authentic diner experience. Amazing selection of home made bbq sauces for every palate! Fast and friendly service.
Friendly service and food came quick but brisket was a bit bland.
Good service great atmosphere. Intriguing menu option
Great food on a cold winter night. Pulled pork with signature sauce was delicious and so was the bacon cheeseburger. Highly recommend this place and we will be back again!
Food was good, just dont order for delivery. Ordered a salad and fingers asked for bleu cheese for dressing and an extra for fingers, did not get any whatsoever. Would have been a five.......go pick it up 😔
This is Far the Best BBQ place in Western Ny.
Super cheap and amazing selection of barbeque sauces. Food was delicious. The diner is small but very cute and unique, they dont accept debit cards but there is an atm inside.
The food here is delicious! Super friendly and fast staff. But the food is just out of this world.
Delicious. The pork belly sandwich was yummy, the bacon ranch Mac salad was an interesting twist, and the bumbleberry cream cheese pie was scrumptious.
Super clean diner. Very kind waitresses and delicious food!
Love the owner, Russ. The employees are great. Dont forget to pick up a bottle of Russ BBQ sauce. Oh yeah and the food is good and homemade.
Wow is all I can say. Had the beef brisket and it was a bomb. It was the best brisket I have had in a long time. The food is absolutely delicious.
All the food is fresh & recipes are homemade by the owner. Its a cozy diner where the food is fantastic & servers treat you like family.
Food was new and inventive, but what really sold me was the wait staff. They were knowledgeable and friendly, sold me on the Hawg wings and a few of the BBQ sauces all while waiting on the entire diner herself.
Excellent food and service. Wish we lived closer so we could come back... definitely have bbq nailed!
My first time there, my son goes there often, very good food. Loved it will go back, great atmosphere and service
Good pulled pork sandwich.
I cant say enough about this place. Seriously THE. BEST. BBQ. ive had since the south. I had a pulled pork sandwhich and fries. Also a side of mac and cheese. Mac was amazing. Pulled pork was to die for. Cant wait to go back and try all of thier house made bbq sauces!!
The food is wonderful and the staff is super friendly. They have great bbq sauces and even the breakfast is fantastic.
Misleading name on the diner. Alot of the food was pre-made flash frozen, the Buttermilk grave was pre-made powder with real buttermilk put in. The Country fried stake was the pre-made frozen 1s from places like sysco, it was then deep fried and delivered Greasy. If you are going to advertise smokin in your name it should have smoked beef or pork. Nothing in here is smoked. The best they have is grilling on propane.I gave it a 2nd star simply because of the fact that they did have some real mashed potatoes. But the pre-made powdered gravy with butter milk and the pre-made flash frozen items that they served and the menu with way more on it than what is needed just makes this place not worth it. Stream line your menu. Smoke the product like you advertise or at least BBQ it with real charcoal, That brings a flavor that propane can not.I will not be eating here again even though I live right around the corner from it. I come from the south, I know what these items are supposed to taste like and this was not it. This was the typical pre made flash frozen crud served up that I can get anywhere. There is no love or thought put in to it.
Great food and people. Large menu to chose from.
I bring my son here every Monday to eat breakfast before our weekly appointments.....it is good food he loves it I love it....the service is fantastic..highly recommended
Terrible!!!!!!!!!!! Multiple health code violations going on in this place. For starters, put a freakin hat on your cooks. The trashy loud mouth cook announcing her drunken party escapades to everyone in the diner was pretty unprofessional. Really scraped the bottom of the barrel for employees here.
Ok been too a lot of BBQ places but this was quite unique, diner set up , employees were very hospatile, I had the pork belly, my friend had the chicken-moo, both were mouth watering...I am probably comin here once a week......they have 9 different sauces to choose from...My next conquest is a oink-moo.....Woo Great Place...
It was our first time there and the waitress was excellent. She answered questions about meals and was very personable. Hawg wings were amazing.
I always love the food here. Service is quick and the waitresses are very nice! Would recommend.
Great food, great prices, and excellent service. An awesome place to eat.
Great little historic diner..i found great menu great for breakfast....lots of bbq items and other options ..give it a whirl! Kinda cool to they revived something so iconic!
Adorable little box car diner. With AMAZING good. Fantastic waitresses
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Smokin Little Diner 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-30One of the best restaurants on the east coast. Dont be fooled by the diner appearance or simple menu, the food tasted like farm to table. Everything tasted like it was homemade and the ingredients are quality. I ordered the Mac and cheese, meatloaf, mash potatoes and carrots. So good! The pies could win an award. Definitely will be back.As a side note, the service was better than a lot of 5 start restaurants.
Review №2
2022-04-13What an excellent little diner!We came here after seeing the stellar reviews on Google and were not disappointed. The food was excellent, the meat was nice and smokey. Prices were pretty reasonable.Obviously seating is very limited due to the nature of the building but its well worth any wait. Bonus points to Miss Piggy on the light.
Review №3
2022-02-02Small local place that absolutely delivers a great product and great experience. The atmosphere is fantastic. The decor is that of a classic hole in the wall diner without being cheap or run down, and the experience couldnt be more positive. Everything was kept clean and sanitized and I felt relaxed though the place was busy. The portions are large and the prices reasonable. Not to mention the BBQ was down right delicious. Coleslaw was some of the best Ive had and the Mac and cheese bubbly and fresh and creamy. The brisket was juicy and well cooked, the ribs the perfect amount of tenderness without absolutely falling apart, and the pulled chicken was amazing as well. French fries were fresh, hot, and not over or undercooked: perfect. They have tons of BBQ sauces so make sure to try a few. None of them were bad and all different and each with a great flavor. Lastly the staff was super lovely and wonderful and I felt well taken care of even with the place almost full. Specifically my server Britney was a joy, made sure everything was to my liking and that I was taken care of. I have never had better service from any waitstaff in my experience and I hope she is there when I return soon to enjoy more food. I cannot recommend this place high enough. If youre in the area, you need to stop by.
Review №4
2022-04-12Repeat lunch dining experience. On-site from scratch food prep and accurate service. Worth every penny spend, although it will be generally well over 1,000 of em!
Review №5
2022-06-14Me and my buddy tried this place for the first time.. food was not good.. very bland.. ribs tasteless the ketchup was vinagery. The waitress was ok seemed like we were annoying her cause she messed up our platter plates. Overall we wont be going there again. Give it 2 stars cause the food was edible and prices werent to bad
Review №6
2022-05-18We happened upon this diner on a search of Google when we were looking for a local diner as we were visiting from out of town. Fantastic food! The brisket and pulled pork were moist and tasted phenomenal. We have plenty of BBQ experience as we lived in Texas for many years. We have found the diner weve been looking for, unfortunately its located 3 hours away. We will be back, might be a day trip to get a slice of some homemade pie!! Everyone was so friendly, and we loved the tie-die shirts! Thank you so much!
Review №7
2021-10-23Great meal.Got the bacon, pork, burger with bbq sauce and it was amazing. Comes with onion rings and fries for a cple bucks extraThey have a great menu and plenty for the entire family.Small diner and it was perfect!Will definitely return
Review №8
2022-07-02Best BBQ we’ve had in 8 years when we lived in Texas!!! 5 stars doesn’t cover it at all!Brisket sandwich and fish fry
Review №9
2022-06-05The food, service, atmosphere, and prices are great, period. Well be back many times. That said, the air conditioning blowing up out of the floor vents is pretty aggressive. If you happen to be sitting on top of one of those vents, take your paper menu and trap it on top of the vent with your feet. Youll see other diners at other vents visibly lift into the air when you do, which is entertaining.
Review №10
2021-07-29Really loved this place. If you want comfort food I would recommend coming here. I’m not going to lie I was a little skeptical at first since it’s such a small place with various older pop culture references on the walls, but after trying the food I was blown away. My pot roast was one of the best I’ve had in a while, and my friend was also super happy with his food.