Woodrow Diner – American
Stepping into Woodrow Diner feels like a journey back in time, where the gleam of polished chrome and the cozy embrace of vinyl booths create a sanctuary of mid-century nostalgia. The air is thick with the comforting aroma of sizzling griddled burgers and golden-brown pancakes, inviting guests to linger over bottomless cups of coffee and thick, hand-spun milkshakes. It is a quintessential slice of Americana where every meal feels like a warm, soulful homecoming.
655, Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10309 +1-718-984-7373 https://www.woodrowdinersi.com/Rating: 4/5 (163 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, gerd, atkins, south-beach, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive service at this diner, noting that staff are welcoming and quick with refills. While some find the food to be standard fare, standout items include fresh eggs, tasty burgers cooked to preference, and the Woodrow Panini. However, diners suggest checking receipts carefully due to pricing discrepancies and note that the interior upholstery feels worn and run down.
Menu
- Grilled Chicken Wrap: Grilled chicken, portobello mushroom, fresh mozzarella, romaine lettuce & roasted peppers with oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cutlet & Eggplant Wrap: Breaded chicken cutlet & eggplant with mozzarella & marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Greek Chicken Wrap: Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, Tomato, Feta Cheese & Tzatziki Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Turkey Club Wrap: Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Russian Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Fajita Wrap: Grilled Chicken, Onions, Peppers & Mushrooms Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Chicken Caesar Wrap: Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce & Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida
- Veggie Wrap: Mixed Sautéed Vegetables with Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida
- Chicken Marinara Wrap: Grilled chicken, peppers, onions and mushrooms with mild red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Philly Wrap: Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Roasted Pepper Wrap: Roasted Peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap: Lettuce, tomato, Bleu cheese dressing & cheddar cheese, Buffalo sauce on side with boneless wings, rice, lettuce, tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, and Chipotle Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cajun Chicken Wrap: Cajun chicken, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vodka Chicken Wrap: Breaded Chicken with Mozzarella and Vodka Sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Swiss Cheese with Turkey & Bacon: On Rye Bread, served with French Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Challah Bread French Toast Sandwich: Sliced Turkey and Ham topped with Melted Swiss Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Beef or Pastrami Melt: Slices of beef or pastrami with sauteed onions and American cheese, served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Reuben: Turkey, pastrami or corned beef with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese on rye bread
- Chicken Pita: Grilled chicken with sauteed vegetables and feta cheese on pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled American Cheese with Chicken Fingers & Bacon: Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Hero: Slices of beef on a hero with mozzarella cheese & au jus gravy on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veggie Pita: Zucchini, portobello mushrooms, asparagus, red peppers and baby spinach on whole wheat pita served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Hot Open Sandwich: With Gravy & Cranberry Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp, Chicken & Eggplant: With Bruschetta Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bruschetta Salad Specialty: With Fresh Mozzarella, Portobello Mushrooms & Roasted Peppers
- Sauteed Specialty Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Fresh Tomato & Basil: Choice of fresh tomato & basil or with marinara or garlic & oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Clam Sauce: Red or White Clam Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pasta with Garlic in White Wine Sauce: With Fresh Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Olives & Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pasta with Vodka Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ravioli: Choice of Cheese or Spinach or Sun Dried Tomato with Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seafood Pasta: Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari & Clams in a Light Tomato Sauce
- Pasta Puttanesca: Black Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Garlic, Butter & Tomato Sauce with marinara
- Romanian Steak: with Fried Onions & Gravy
- Steak Combos
- Broiled Seafood with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Broiled Seafood with Garlic Sauce
- Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon & Filet: Broiled
- Broiled & Stuffed Seafood: Lemon butter sauce
- Stuffed with Spinach & Feta Cheese
- Stuffed with Crabmeat: Over Rice Pilaf
- Shrimp, Filet of Sole & Mushrooms: With Crabmeat
- Fried Seafood: With Tartar Sauce
- Fried Shrimp, Scallops & Filet: With Tartar Sauce
- Pieces of Chicken on the Bone: With Garlic, Lemon & Oregano
- Chicken Breast with Artichokes: Sautéed with Artichokes & Sun Dried Tomatoes in a Light Brown Sauce
- Chicken Breast Lemon: Sautéed with Lemon in a White Wine Sauce
- Chicken Breast with Vegetables: Sauteed with mushrooms, onions and peppers in a light red sauce over rice or pasta
- Chicken with Fresh Vegetables: Over Rice Pilaf
- Chicken over Broccoli Rabe
- Stuffed Chicken: Stuffed with Spinach & Mushrooms or with Spinach & Feta Cheese over Rice
- Grilled Chicken & Spinach Panini: Grilled Chicken, Sautéed Spinach, Feta Cheese & Tomato
- Prosciutto & Chicken Panini: Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Chicken & Roasted Peppers
- Pesto Chicken Panini: Grilled Chicken, Melted Mozzarella & Pesto Sauce
- Balsamic Chicken Panini: Grilled Chicken, Vine Tomato, Salt, Pepper & Balsamic
- Broccoli Rabe Chicken Panini: Grilled Chicken, Broccoli Rabe & Roasted Peppers
- Eggplant & Arugula Panini: Grilled Chicken, Grilled Eggplant & Arugula
- Turkey Panini: Turkey, Roasted Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella
- Veal Cutlet Panini: Breaded Veal Cutlet, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato & Basil
- Portobello Chicken Panini: Portobello Mushrooms, Grilled Chicken & Fontina Cheese
- Mexican Chicken Panini: Sauteed Chicken with Onions, Fresh Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers, Black Beans, Mexican Rice, Avacado & Fresh Mozzarella
- Appetizer with Bleu Cheese Sauce
- Appetizer with Roasted Peppers: Tomato & Basil in Virgin Olive Oil
- Sampler Platter: Stuffed jalapenos, mozzarella sticks, stuffed mushrooms, chicken fingers, curly fries, and boneless buffalo wings
- Seafood Appetizer Combo: 4 Shrimps + Scallops + Calamari + Baked Clams
- Mixed Greens Salad: Mixed Greens with seasonal fresh fruit, dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, avocado, mango and balsamic vinaigrette
- Baby Spinach Salad: Baby spinach, tossed with slivered almonds, fresh orange wedges, artichokes, red onions and balsamic Vinaigrette
- Cranberry Walnut Salad: Mixed greens tossed with cranberries, walnuts, artichoke hearts, mango, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
- Fig & Apple Salad: Mixed romaine, sliced figs, apples, goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, walnuts, olives, scallions and pineapple cubes, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Farm Fresh Tomato Salad: Seasonal farm fresh tomato, red onions, crumbled feta cheese, green peppers, avocado and oregano with grape vinegar and virgin olive oil
- Iceberg Wedge Salad: Iceburg Lettuce, sliced hardboiled egg, bacon, avocado, fresh tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing
- Greek Style Salad: Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, Greek olives, goat cheese, almonds and balsamic dressing
- Artichoke & Goat Cheese Salad: Artichoke hearts, almonds, dried cranberries, mango, crumbled goat cheese, walnuts and light Italian dressing
- Portobello Salad: Sauteed portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella cheese over romaine lettuce with oil & balsamic vinegar
- Greek Salad: Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, green peppers, Greek olives, feta cheese, red onions, cucumbers, stuffed grape leaves and Greek dressing
- Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce and croutons with Caesar dressing
- Chef Salad: Julienne of turkey, roast beef, ham, swiss and american cheese over mixed greens with hard boiled egg and dressing
- Grilled Vegetable Salad: Asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, and roasted peppers, topped with crumbled goat cheese
- Pizza Burger: with Melted Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
- Greek Burger: with Feta Cheese & Tomato on Pita Bread. Served with Greek Salad with French Fries
- Poached Eggs: On a Toasted English Muffin with Canadian Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Potatoes
- Breakfast Wrap: Two Eggs with cheese & your choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage or Canadian Bacon in a Wrap. Served with Home Fries
- Omelette with Feta & Tomato: Served with Potatoes & Toast
- Omelette with Onions, Tomato & Jalapeños: Served with Potatoes & Toast
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Served with Butter & Syrup
- French Toast: Jumbo Wedges of Home style Challah Bread Dipped in Rich Egg Batter or Old Fashioned Style
- Pancakes or French Toast with Strawberries: with Fresh Strawberries & Whipped Cream
- Lumberjack Special: with Ham, Bacon & Sausage and 2 Eggs Any Style. Choice of: Fresh Toast, Pancakes or Waffle
- Belgian Waffle: Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar
- Belgian Waffle Deluxe: with Ham, Bacon, Sausage and 2 Eggs Any Style
- Belgian Waffle with Ice Cream: with Ice Cream & Strawberries
- Greek Yogurt Waffle: with Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fruit and Honey
- Muffins: Corn, Bran or Blueberry, Served with Butter & Jelly
- The Bagel Box: Toasted Jumbo Bagel w/Nova Scotia Lox, Cream Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sliced Bermuda Onion, Olives & Garnish
- The Bagel Box for 3: 3 Toasted Jumbo Bagels w/Nova Scotia Lox, Cream Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sliced Bermuda Onion, Olives & Garnish
- Kids Meal: w/ French Fries
- Baked Potato
- Baked Sweet Potato
- Mashed Potatoes
- French Fries
- Home Fries
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- String Beans
- Corn
- Peas & Carrots
- Ice Cream Treats: with Ice Cream, Sliced Banana, Whipped Cream & Wet Walnuts
- Fruit & Juices: Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato, Apple, Pineapple or Cranberry Juice
- Cold Buffet Platter
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodrow Diner
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking mid-century nostalgia, classic American comfort food like burgers, and those with diverse dietary needs would enjoy this restaurant.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Woodrow Diner supports keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and high-protein diets with dishes like Chef Salad, Baked Sweet Potato, and Greek Yogurt Waffle.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Compared to other American eateries, this 4.0/5 rated diner serves standard fare with standout burgers despite worn upholstery and pricing discrepancies.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Woodrow Diner does not contain information regarding the restaurant's specific hours of operation.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 34 dietary options including vegan and keto, alongside numerous wraps, salads, and traditional American breakfast dishes.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests appreciate the 4.0/5 rated diner's friendly service and burgers, despite concerns about worn upholstery and potential pricing discrepancies.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Woodrow Diner offers 34 dietary categories, including vegan Baked Sweet Potatoes, keto Chef Salads, and gluten-free options for mixed groups.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Woodrow Diner by visiting their official website which is located at https://www.woodrowdinersi.com/ for further information.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Woodrow Diner, though it maintains a 4.0/5 rating.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This casual diner offers a nostalgic atmosphere, but reviews mention worn upholstery, making it better for everyday meals than special occasions.