When a diner has been around for over 60 years, you know they have been doing something right. Enter The Gem Diner in Syracuse. The diner was founded in 1950—to this very day, The Gem Diner takes visitors all the way back to an era when stainless steel-clad dining cars were a major part of American eating. And did we mention their biscuits and gravy are some of the best in New York? Whether a Syracuse local or a tourist, it’s worth making the trip to The Gem Diner. It might just be the best diner in Syracuse, New  York. To learn more, keep reading, below.

The Gem Diner has an old-style steel-siding structure, which makes sense, because it has been around for over 65 years. It’s a taste of American dining, as it once was.
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Just look at that biscuits and gravy! There’s enough gravy there to satisfy a whole family. Multiple generations of Syracuse locals have dined on this classic dish.
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Is there anything more cozy than a diner in the fall and winter?
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Other breakfast foods at The Gem Diner are just as inviting. Omelette fans, rejoice! The whole menu here is full of American classics. We recommend the burgers—they are a half pound.
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The Gem Diner is closed on Monday, but open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday. Friday, it stays open until 8 in the evening.
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Don't forget to leave without trying a delicious desert—you could even start your meal with a milkshake!
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For a multi-generational diner experience, make the trip to The Gem Diner. Even if just stopping by for a coffee and a bit of cake, it will not disappoint.
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For an all-American diner experience with food that is just as good as the ambiance, check out The Gem Diner in Syracuse. We promise visitors will not leave with an empty stomach, that is for sure! With the dawn of fall—and the cold weather that comes along with it—The Gem Diner is a great place to warm up and get a hearty meal.

While in Syracuse this fall, why not check out the annual Syracuse Pumpkin Walk? It makes for a fantastic spooky season activity. And, for those looking for a place to stay, we recommend the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

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