Pearl Street Diner

Albany, NY · Diner

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Albany
#309
of 546 restaurants
City Percentile
32%
rating percentile
Address
Pearl Street Diner, 40 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
Phone
(518) 463-4829
Website
pearlstreetdiner518.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7:15 AM Mon

Pearl Street Diner is a restaurant located in Albany, NY. It is one of 546 restaurants listed in Albany. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Albany city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Pearl Street Diner

Located in the heart of downtown Albany at 40 N. Pearl Street, The Pearl Street Diner has been a staple in the community for many years, serving up hearty meals, hot coffee, and genuine hospitality. We’re a true neighborhood diner — where city... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Simply Zakkai · Jan 2026

Pearl Street Diner: The Pulse of Downtown Albany’s Comfort Food Scene 🥞 Welcome back to @SimplyZakkai! Today, we’re diving into the one and only Albany staple: Pearl Street Diner! 🏙️ Serving the community since 2010 (and formerly known as the Ten Eyck Cafe), this spot is a true local treasure. Here’s a look at the incredible spread I tackled today: 🥪 Grilled Chicken Bacon Cheddar Ranch Panini – Perfectly pressed and packed with flavor. 🥪 Monte Cristo DLX – The ultimate sweet and savory powerhouse. 🧇 Belgian Waffle Combo – Fluffy goodness served with crispy bacon, savory sausage, and eggs. 🥐 Sfogliatelle – A flaky, authentic pastry finish that you cannot miss! Every single dish was truly amazing. For the full breakdown and live reactions, make sure you head over to my video @SimplyZakkai to

★★★★★ 5.0 Monika Hubbard · Feb 2026

My husband and I were chatting to our waitress about being new to the area and she was so sweet joking and laughing with us. Unbeknownst to us, shes the owners wife! When owners can make you feel welcomed and have a normal conversation with you that doesn't feel forced feels better than anything you can give me food wise. The atmosphere can truly set the flavor of the food in my opinion. Speaking of food. As a first timer, I ordered the beef chilli with cheese, bowl size is definitely a healthy serving. But absolutely delicious and comforting! Most diners are bland and cater to the geriatric community taste palate but here, they definitely sprinkled some flavorful spices in my chilli. I need to come back and taste some more on this menu! 10/10 would come here again for the cleanliness, f

★★★★☆ 4.0 Shubhi Gautam · Jun 2025

Have had my eye on pearl st diner for a minute now and finally got to try it. I really enjoyed their egg sandwich with sausage on a hard roll and coffee. My partner went for their gyro special, which actually surprised me with how good it was. Solid diner experience, and the food came out super quick! IG: @ilovemomoz

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicholas Prainito · Sep 2025

5 stars across the board! We came in as a group of six with just 45 minutes before our connecting train to Montreal — and for a minute, we actually thought we’d made it to Montreal already because the service was that good. They seated us right away, laughed at our jokes (rare skill, 10/10), and somehow had our food out in about 10 minutes. It was hot, delicious, and exactly what we needed before sprinting back to the station. Instead of panic-shoveling food and running, we actually got to sit, eat, and joke around like normal humans. For a brief moment, we forgot we were on a tight schedule — and that’s saying something when you’ve got Amtrak breathing down your neck. Pearl Street Diner turned a stressful layover into a smooth snack time. If we’d missed the train, honestly… it would’v

★★★★★ 5.0 Monica G. · Nov 2023

Pearl Street Diner is an authentic NY diner with 5 star service and extremely delicious food. I had a Chicken Mediterranean Flatbread wrap and fries and we tried onion rings that did not disappoint!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

DinerBreakfast restaurantGreek restaurant

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