Posted in New York August 17, 2018 by

Don’t Let The Outside Fool You, This Diner In New York Is A True Hidden Gem

If there’s anything that we’ve learned from discovering the best restaurants in New York over the years, it’s that you absolutely can never judge a book by its cover. Some of the most delicious eateries in our state can be found in the most unsuspecting locations, true hidden gems that oftentimes only locals are aware of. Proving this point even further, come and pay a trip to the Champlain Valley to see why we’re over the moon about this historic little diner in Port Henry.

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Right up along Lake Champlain in Essex County, Foote's Port Henry Diner is a historic eatery that dates back to the 1920s.
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Located on St. Patrick's Place off of Main Street, Foote's Port Henry Diner has expanded over the years but has always maintained their historic small town charm.
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Open for breakfast and lunch, Foote's takes your average diner food and elevates it with unique twists that will make your mouth water.
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A popular place for locals to gather, as the crowds have grown to gather at Foote's over the years, they've made ordering your food to-go an option so that you'll never have to wait too long for your scrumptious meal.
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When you aren't arriving here in the early morning to eat their amazing breakfast bakes, pancakes, and other tasty dishes, you'll want to be sure that you make it here for lunch before they close.
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Foote's has all your favorite diner sandwiches on their menu, as well as delicious dishes that vary from open-faced steak sandwiches to their own versions of a classic sloppy joe.
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While our stomachs begin to rumble instantly at the sight of what's in between the bread at Foote's, we can't help but drool over their amazing bread.
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Made fresh and pulled right out of the oven, you'll always hear people raving about the bread at Foote's Port Henry Diner — there's nothing else quite like it!
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When you see these savory sandwiches for yourself, they almost look too good to eat — but that won't stop you from clearing off your plate quicker than you ever could've imagined.
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Open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., come and taste the history that continues to live at Foote's Port Henry Diner in the town of Port Henry.
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So, what exactly is the story behind this historic diner? We'd love to tell you! Built out in the Rochester area in the 1920s, these diners were made with wheels on them so that they could be transported and shipped on railroad tracks. After making its way to Glens Falls in 1927, the diner was pulled around town by horses so that local workers could enjoy great food on their lunch breaks.

After spending time in Glens Falls, the diner eventually made its way to the town of Port Henry in 1933 and has been a local gem ever since. Now owned and operated by Don Foote, Foote has transformed the little diner car over the years — expanding to create a modern kitchen, a larger dining room and necessities like bathrooms for the hungry folks who visit here. To find out more about the diner and to see what’s on their menu, check out their official Facebook page here.

Need more proof that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover? Then read about This Humble Little Restaurant That New Yorkers Are Quietly Obsessed With!