We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

CUISINES
American, Diner
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
Reviews (133)
Filter reviews
133 results
Traveller rating
46
46
27
7
7
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveller rating
46
46
27
7
7
See what travellers are saying:
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 17 December 2023 via mobile

Ordered a toasted egg and olive sandwich. It arrived nicely toasted, skimpy on the filling. Should include chips for $5.50 IMO. Took the first bite thought it was a little off, couldn't figure how. It's egg and olive how could one screw it up. Another...bite because I've never had bad experiences here or with any other egg and olive. It was a 3 bite per 1/2 sandwich . Opened it up after tasting a ton of mayo. It was loaded with more mayo than egg or olive. I set it aside and was asked if I wanted something different. I stated my distaste for it and they claimed I ate half (2/6 bites total) and should have to pay for it. I can more than afford to pay my ticket but shouldn't have to when grossed out. My options were get something different after losing my appetite or pay in full. This type of pay when it was shown the reason it was nasty was unacceptable. I will never return to this establishment again. The basics are screwed up and the conflict resolution is unjust. They acted like a I was trying to get out of paying when paying is the furthest problem I have. I have been very blessed in my life and been fortunate for all I have. I hope this business can learn and understand how too much mayo is gross. But no one cared. I will NEVER go back again when I was visiting usually every 3 months or so as I don't live here. Disappointed and disheartened. Still tipped her $10 even though she couldn't manage to understand. Wanted to give $20 but she couldn't do the right thing. The right thing will cost you myself and my family along with this negative review. Thanks for all the other great experiences, but sadly never again out of principle.More

Date of visit: December 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 27 July 2023 via mobile

Food was good, wait staff service was average, prices were above normal for the portion sizes we received. Would have gotten a higher rating had it not been for the wait staff telling my husband he had to leave our booth while he was finishing...his coffee and waiting for me to use the restroom because other people were waiting to be seated. Never been treated so poorly after paying our bill. Need to be reminded that all customers should be treated equally even those that have already paid for services rendered.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 14 April 2023 via mobile

The food is great but service is slow. It’s price is good for the area. It’s cash only. The bathroom is clean not bad. It’s a good place for breakfast.

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 6 March 2023

For a Sunday mid-morning it was busy and the server was pleasant. Food took quite awhile to arrive at the table and it was barely warm including the hot chocolate (which got cold by the time the food arrived —probably due to the mountain of...whipped cream served on top which actually made a mess with overspill as there was way too much whip cream to be absorbed —a little overkill and not practical to be enjoyed). Only found out at the cashier that they did not take debit or credit cards and the ATM inside the diner could not process my Canadian debit card. While the cashier did indicate that Canadian dollars were accepted, it being the post Covid era,I didn’t have any of that either. So I had to walk over to the bank next door to withdraw a single bill of US cash. Quite annoying. Please post a sign upon entry saying cash only so customers are not inconvenienced. Not likely to return here again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 21 June 2022 via mobile

This was our second visit to this diner and will probably be back. Nothing fancy but great service , friendly staff and probably the best omelette I have ever had. Downtown diner and it was busy so you know it’s good

Date of visit: June 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 23 August 2021

Wasn’t sure what to expect at this little diner but were delighted! Really excellent Haddock Fish Fry and also steak and cheese sandwich - or Josepp as they say. Busy place - nice service!

Date of visit: August 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 9 August 2021

Its been years since I was in a diner this like. Three of us stopped for breakfast. The food was good (other than my burned toast, which I wasn't going to eat anyway). The food arrived quickly and our orders were correct. The prices were...from about 1990. I like that I could order a full breakfast but with just one egg instead only giant omelets like some chain restaurants. If we had been staying instead of traveling through, we might have tried it for dinner too.More

Date of visit: July 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 25 July 2020

The waitress was so rude to us the minute we sat down. Ignored us and didn’t care about our orders. Told us to sit anywhere and then told us to move. So annoying to have to move my 60 year old mom with bad knees...to a new seat.More

Date of visit: July 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 25 January 2020 via mobile

This is the consummate diner. Great service tasty food. And reasonable prices. We would go back. Started in 1948 with probably same menu. I had a great burger with super hot fries, my wife had the club sandwich and brought half home for next day....More

Date of visit: January 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 23 October 2019

This place gets a "four" rating not because it's of Michelin standard but because it's very good of its kind. It's been around for seven decades, and you might say the same about the decor. You may feel like you're in a time warp when...you enter — it looks somewhat old and battered but still resilient with what it does best, which is serving traditional diner food at a reasonable price. Service is friendly and at times a little slow, but the menu is surprisingly comprehensive and the food of decent quality. Furthermore, it has no pretensions about being anything more than what it is — an old-fashioned diner.More

Date of visit: October 2019
Helpful?2  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 30 July 2019

This diner was given really good reviews but I don't understand why. We both had a hot turkey sandwich for lunch. The turkey was good but I have to believe everything else (except the little bit of cranberry sauce) was instant -- the "brown" gravy,...the mashed potatoes, even the applesauce seemed watered down. The floors were uneven and some of the concrete foot rest at the bar was missing. We won't be darkening Phillips Diner's door again!More

Date of visit: July 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 21 July 2019 via mobile

Popped in for a late lunch while passing through. It’s been around for decades and you can tell as it’s a bit worse for wear. Part of its charm and popularity. But the service was efficient and friendly albeit a bit slow out of the...kitchen even though it wasn’t particularly busy. We went with a classic cheeseburger and fries plate -did not disappoint. Fresh cut fries and decent gravy are a hallmark of this place.More

Date of visit: July 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 13 July 2019

went here for breakfast with friends enjoyed the food its an old diner atmosphere,dont expect a new diner its got the aged look to it

Date of visit: August 2018
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 15 March 2019 via mobile

Great consistent food and service. I never leave here hungry. Diner style atmosphere and is usually very busy. Please give this review and photos a helpful vote.

Date of visit: March 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 26 January 2019 via mobile

Was here for a mid-morning breakfast. There was quick service and good food at reasonable prices. Decent diner.

Date of visit: January 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Wishing Wells Motel
11 reviews
1.71 km away
The Inn At Gran View Ogdensburg, Ascend Hotel Collection
223 reviews
5.31 km away
Best Western University Inn
280 reviews
29.34 km away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Canton
14 reviews
29.64 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Little Italy
238 reviews
.86 km away
The Dirty Gringo
104 reviews
.79 km away
The Place
78 reviews
1.39 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Frederic Remington Art Museum
131 reviews
.14 km away
Fort Wellington
131 reviews
2.27 km away
The Blue Church
36 reviews
2.17 km away
King's Lock Craft Distillery
6 reviews
2.81 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
Joseph W
4 January 2019|
Answer
Response from SpidaChik | Reviewed this property |
I assume you are asking what the lunch menu is? It's standard diner fare: sandwiches, burgers, fries, etc.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

Phillips Diner, Ogdensburg - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips Diner

Yes, Phillips Diner offers takeaway services.

Phillips Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4