Carroll Gardens Classic Diner
Carroll Gardens Classic Diner (formerly known as Salonike) gets an A from the Brooklyn Diners blog, which describes the servers as "Friendly and accommodating; they don't care how long you sit there and they're not eye-roll-y about special requests... Very peaceful place to sit with a coffee and a glass of juice and read a book on a weekday morning."
Gothamist's Hungry Cabbie is also a big fan of the place: "Even their coleslaw and pickles are delicious. But it is their reuben sandwich that calls me to Salonike like a siren. The corned beef melts in my mouth along with the plentiful cheese and the sour kraut is crunchy enough to survive the piping hot sandwich."
Chowhound Larry Brooks says, "I think their matzo ball soup is wonderful. VERY standard diner fare but dependable." And fellow 'Hound mjr_inthegardens describes it simply: "Clean, Friendly, 24 hours." How would you rate Carroll Gardens Classic Diner?
Reviews (17)
BoerumGuy wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:11 PM
Listen, very straight forward standard diner. Not much to say about the food, but the staff is wonderful. They are always friendly, accommodating and relaxed. It can be a welcome relief from some of the "scienier" places on Smith.
Return of Randolph wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:13 PM
why is there an empty stroller sitting there? is the kid peeing in the street?
chrishavens wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:14 PM
My fav late night been drinking better eat before going to bed place. Friendly, good food. Once gave me credit after i ate and found out had no money. Good diner.
PitbullNYC wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:31 PM
oh randi, you comedic timing is absolutely atrocious hahah
*rob*
lifer wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:42 PM
These guys have nothing on Donut House on Court street other than they are open 24/7
sixyearsandcounting wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:43 PM
Watch out! Blogging about restaurants with empty strollers outside can lead to a real sh*tstorm in the comments section: http://ditmaspark.blogspot.com/2008/03/pomme-de-terre-first-look.html
goldie wrote a review on July 2, 2009 12:43 PM
only redeeming quality to me was that it was open late. very standard and average, not a 1st choice at all.
apparently the parent couldnt handle the baby and deposited it in the ATM hoping it would mature in a few years.
CHMomma wrote a review on July 2, 2009 1:22 PM
It's the classic diner that every Brooklyn neighborhood should have. Homemade cole slaw to die for (with raisins!), burger deluxe platters falling off the plate, darn good pancakes.....
Staff is unbelievably accommodating....twice they have come through for me when there was a sudden (24 hour notice) need to feed 20 family members for dinner in a place accessible by stroller and wheelchair alike.
bklyn14 wrote a review on July 2, 2009 1:25 PM
They're ok...why do they have CARROLL GARDENS in their name??
bowl of dicks wrote a review on July 2, 2009 1:38 PM
their prices are thru the roof for standard nothing special diner fare. big bonus for being 24hrs tho - i've had many a blackout stage meal here...or so i've been told!
Sdc wrote a review on July 2, 2009 3:19 PM
Isn't the Donut House no longer in existence?
herkimermaid wrote a review on July 2, 2009 3:41 PM
I can't even rate this place. Talk about average. The best thing i can say about it that it's convenient after a night of drinking. The worst thing i can say is that I don't like their style of fries. They're the thick ones that are always a little mealy and limp. yuck.
Brooklyn Chicken wrote a review on July 2, 2009 9:51 PM
Fast, friendly service of really blah food, and that's on a good night.
bryanx wrote a review on July 3, 2009 1:27 PM
Chicken Parmesan plate bigger than my head
and I got a big head.
boroughbred wrote a review on July 3, 2009 11:53 PM
roaches roaches roaches! On the table, on the walls, every where.
Cygnus X1 wrote a review on July 4, 2009 11:39 PM
I agree with BoD. Prices are really high. Most items are add ons or al la carte so it adds up quickly. Simple breakfast for myself and 5yo daughter was $28. A/c is never on even on warm days.
Daisy's diner on 5th ave is way better and more reasonably priced.
Cobblehillbaby wrote a review on July 7, 2009 4:47 PM
It's cheaper to drive to NJ or Long Island and eat at a classic diner there than to walk the 2 blocks to this Diner and have the world's most overpriced diner fare
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