The Tiny Diner In New York That Only Serves Four Guests At A Time
By John Williams|Published November 08, 2023
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John Williams is a writer based in New York City. He's been living in the state for over a decade. He loves nothing more than checking out some great regional cuisine and then taking a long walk in the park.
There are small restaurants, and then there are really small restaurants. Then, in a class all of its own, there is the World’s Smallest Diner. The Watkins Glen establishment, which is also known as Micro Diner, has set the record for being the actual world’s smallest diner, according to WORLD RECORD ACADEMY. This is all to say that its name its no exaggeration. The diner is really that small! It’s one of the quirkiest places in the county to eat a hot dog, and it is surely the best tiny diner in New York. To learn more about this singular establishment, keep reading, below.
The diner was opened back in August 2017 by Gerry Collins, who at that point was 76. Collins has worked in the food service industry for his entire life.
The tiny establishment is 34-square-feet, and holds four people. It only has three stools. It's a tight squeeze, but it's worth it! We think everyone should be able to brag that they have eaten at the world's smallest diner.
The World’s Smallest Diner has a fully functioning kitchen. The menu is, as you might expect from such a small place, pretty focused. At one point, there was a single item on it: a hot dog.
The diner’s Coney Island Hot Dog comes with meat sauce, mustard, raw onions and some ingredients that the diner prefers to keep secret. Then there is the Red Onion Romance, which uses meat sauce, cheese, sauerkraut and red onion sauce. The Poncho Villa uses meat sauce, cheese and hot peppers.
For a dining experience that will likely be unforgettable, make the trip to Watkins Glen and check out The World’s Smallest Diner. It’s really one of our favorite places in the entire state. Just take a look at that structure! While in the Watkins Glen area, why not check out Watkins Glen State Park, which has one of the most beautiful gorges in all of New York State. And, for those looking to stay the night in the area, we recommend The Hotel Laurel at Seneca.
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