Compton’s Restaurant
CLAIM TO FAME The incredible speed with which they prepare food
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO It’s cash only, but there’s an ATM.
CELEBRITY CUSTOMER Bobby Flay and actor Louis Mustillo
PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches) 7 3/16
MOST POPULAR DISH Takeout breakfast sandwiches
RUMOR HAS IT… the diner is closing. It’s not.
Triangle Diner
CLAIM TO FAME Home of the French Toast Club sandwich
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO You might have to wait for a table, especially during track season and on weekends.
CELEBRITY CUSTOMER Bill Parcells and Jim Boeheim
PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches) 9 3/4
MOST POPULAR DISH Rotating omelet, breakfast sandwich, pancake and French toast specials
RUMOR HAS IT… they have the best chocolate milk.
Shirley’s Diner
CLAIM TO FAME Only diner in Saratoga that’s open for dinner seven days a week
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO It closes between lunch and dinner from 2-4pm.
CELEBRITY CUSTOMER The locally famous Sonny Bonacio
PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches) 8 1/8
MOST POPULAR DISH Fish fry, burger or hot turkey sandwich
RUMOR HAS IT… the owner is trying to get his beer/wine license so he can host karaoke.Dirty Shirley’s, anyone?
Country Corner Café
CLAIM TO FAME House-made jams that out-of-towners stock up on when they leave Saratoga
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO There are two separate entrances and dining rooms with different vibes but the same menu.
CELEBRITY CUSTOMER Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke
PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches) 7 7/16
MOST POPULAR DISH Ida’s Swedish oatmeal pancakes
RUMOR HAS IT… Angel Cordero, Jr. dines there occasionally.
The Kettle*
CLAIM TO FAME Everything, except for the French fries and tater tots, is made in-house.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO You can pay with a credit card, but you have to tip with cash.
CELEBRITY CUSTOMER Numerous jockeys and trainers looking for an off-the-beaten-path breakfast spot
PANCAKE DIAMETER (in inches) 10 3/8
MOST POPULAR DISH Homemade corned beef hash—they go through about 40 pounds a week
RUMOR HAS IT… the ghost of the owner of Perky’s Pantry, which occupied the building previously, still sticks around.
*After publication, it was brought to our attention via a Facebook comment that The Kettle has since closed. The phone lines seem to have been disconnected, so we have not been able to confirm.