Clairmont Diner

This place is one of three diners in the immediate area and although it was voted as the best in Westchester, it’s not my favorite out of the three. The food is pretty good. I got the Irish skillet which is corn beef topped with tomatoes and cheese with your choice of type of egg you want (I picked sunny side). I really thought it was flavorful. My boyfriend got a combination called the Hungry Man which has waffles, sausage, eggs and bacon which was pretty average. This place has a good parking lot, friendly staff but a downside is that they only accept cash.

Out of the three diners in the area it is the smallest but it is the best. I eat breakfast regularly every Saturday with a co worker and Fiona our waitress is great and did I mention the food was very good too. I also eat dinner with my wife here and the daily specials are pretty cheap and not what I would classify as diner food. Jacobs mixed grill is a plate of a pork chop, lamb chops and steak with a soup or salad, a potato and a veggy for around $ 16.00. The seafood is always fresh and tasty. The staff here are great and very attentive. If it bothers you to pay cash just remember by not taking credit cards management can keep prices down. They don’t have to pay a fee to the banks and pass it along to you. And don’t forget to tip the wait staff they are good.

Best of the three diners on Yonker’s Ave. Only problem, it only takes CASH! For that reason, I’m giving it 4 starts rather than 5.
Everything we get form here is fresh and delicious. Great onion rings and french fries. We order here for lunch often and are never disappointed.

Horrible nasty service. I always order from this place, and today one girl in particular who was rushing me off the phone was so RUDE and nasty. When the food was delivered it was all wrong. They then asked me to wait while the guy brought the items back, but why would I have wanted to eat cold food? I then asked for my money back when I realized another item was missing. Never had more of a problem. Then they proceeded to tell me I was last, when I should’ve been first since they screwed up !!! Never again, they just lost a great customer.

Been going there for years. It was voted one of the best in westchester so it’s gotta be doing something right. And Valerie is the best. She take her time to make sure that you are completely happy.

I guess if you keep it simple could be another star, noisy, old need update, my breakfast was cold, dry salty and no interest potatoes. Back again no. There should be owner looking at food coming out & throw a piece g parsley on it to say good.

There are 3 diners on the East end of Yonkers Avenue — all within 1 mile — this is the one in the middle in both geographic location and rank to me.
I’ve come in here quite a few times over the years and would also order take out. The eat in food is good and at times, can be very good — even for a diner. The take out used to be ok, but then slipped to the point where I won’t even bother anymore.
I’m not sure what they do in here that they don’t do in other places, but if you order a burger and fries for take out, expect the bottom bun and at least some fries to be soggy. It’s happened more than enough times to me and I won’t ever order take out from here anymore.
Inside is small and can get crowded depending on the time. The wait staff have always been friendly.
One of my main problems in this place is the fact that it’s the year 2015 and they don’t accept credit or debit cards — cash only (They might accept a check, but I’m not sure). This could be a problem at times if I’m not prepared with the cash on me and before I order, I usually have to see if I do have the cash ahead of time. If I wanted to eat inside spur of the moment, I better make sure I have cash on me or else no food for me. In 2015, why they can’t accept cards is beyond me — even if they’re trying to avoid that fee the card companies charge monthly, it’s kind of strange a place like this wouldn’t take the plastic. They do have a 3^rd party ATM machine in the back, but dealing with those machines is a mistake I’ve made before and I won’t ever do it again. And really, why should I pay the extra ATM fee when it’s not an emergency — and why would I use a 3^rd party machine, when I don’t normally just because they don’t accept cards. I can easily go down the block to the Argonaut where it’s not a problem… and I do.
The parking lot is small and the average driver can’t seem to manage it. There is street parking, but before 7pm you need to feed the meters.
Anyway, good food and a decent place to go overall. Just make sure you don’t order take out and have cash with you.

My family and I used to come to the Clairmont pretty frequently when I was younger.
They have a good breakfast, above average burgers for a diner, and a ridiculously good potato soup.
The prices have risen but they are still reasonable.
It is cash only which can be annoying. I think any place with the guts to still be cash only in 2014 should be exceptionally good.

My aunt says the food is always awesome but the geriatric set is the majority. Service was great and sweet. The strange thing is that they only have sweetened iced tea. Breakfast all the time like most diners is a plus. The chicken souvlaki and omelette was delish and HUGE! So worth it. Totally will come back again!

They need to change their french fries, they are terrible. Other then that, it’s a pretty awesome diner, always a better choice than raceway or argonaut, unless you want alcohol ;)

I love the service at this diner. The food is good and affordable. I love the Chicken pot pie and the servings are huge. If you are ever in Mt. Vernon check this place out

Outrageous! Last time I was there I ordered take out. I ordered the same thing I normally get when I sit in and dine, so I was surprised when the waitress at the register was tallying up my tab and the prices were higher than normal. I asked if the menu prices had changed, she looked at me and SMILED and said, «that’s for my tip.» She was writing her tip into my bill and had the nerve to look at me and smile and tell me so. I don’t know if this I common practice here, but it’s certainly BAD BUSINESS. SHADY, BAD BUSINESS. Tipping is a courtesy based on the service you receive, not an obligation, and should be determined by the customer not the staff. I’d love it if I could write my own paycheck every week, too!

I am a fan because the food was decent. In talking to my co-​worker, who took me to this place and also lives in the area. He said that the food has gotten way better from before. At noon during the work week, every table was occupied. I think that says alot about the food. It wasn’t drop dead wow this should be on diner, dives, and drive ins but it was A-​ok!

Grilled cheese om nom nom. The soup also isn’t too salty — great minestrone. Sadly the chicken pot pie is not good; rubbery crust and bland flavor.

This is the best breakfast on Yonkers avenue. They are great value, a tasty meal, and have plenty of regulars due to all of this. They will welcome newcomers just the same!

You know, the Clairmont is one of those places that just is what it is. You can get better diner food at different places around Yonkers, but the Clairmont isn’t bad either. They are great if you are in the area and looking to grab a quick meal. I’ve never had much of a wait, even during the weekend mornings and the food arrives hot and quickly. The waitstaff is just «okay». There breakfast is good, but the coffee isn’t great. Lunch is fine for a quick meal. This is just one of those places that you can go to in a pinch and be assured the food will be decent, but if you are looking to be blown out of the water by diner food this is not the place.
New patrons should also be aware that this place is «Cash Only» and there isn’t a bank too close to the establishment, so bring your cash. It’s a true drawback, in my opinion.

I give a one star rating because there is a MISERABLE waitress, The youngest girl who works there. She is absolutely wretched towards customers.
I went in tonight with three friends, who come there often and are treated quite well by two wonderful older women. I have been there when these women served us and had a great time! My husband goes on a regular basis (about twice a week) but this time was awful!!!
The woman came to the table and mumbled and didn’t even say hello.
when we got our food it was terrible, the worst diner food I have ever had.
All of the meals were very poorly made… it was sad. The bacon on my plate was in a giant clump that was obviously microwaved or sitting out for a VERY long time.
When we explained that one of the meals was not even edible and that we would still pay for it, she proceeded to argue with us. I was dumb founded.
she said «how do you know you didn’t even eat it, and this what your ordered!» putting the menu in our faces.
My line of work involves an immense amount of customer service, I know people have off days, but this was beyond! This woman should NOT have a job talking with people in any way shape or form. She is absolutely miserable!
so the one star is for the horrible service and awful food!

Not the worst coffee I’ve had but it was pretty bad. Good customer service tho

I just want start out by saying I’ve never had a problem with the food here, the price is right and so are the portions. I do highly recommend they step up with the times and accept credit cards.
The downside to this diner is the type of service you receive in the early morning hours 4−5am. The wait staff at this hour appear to care less that you are standing there waiting to place an order to go.
On my recent and last visit I stood at the counter for ten minutes waiting for someone to acknowledge the fact that I was standing there wanting to order something. I addressed two waitresses who were working at the time and both ignored me. I addressed someone who was dressed as a waiter and he just shrugged his shoulders and walked away (he turned out to be the bus boy).
One waitress was so focused on washing out a rag and talking to a patron in a very unprofessional manner she gave me her back the entire time. I stood directly in front of the other waitress who was adding up the check for someone else at the counter and she too ignored the fact I was standing there.
I think that this type of service in a service oriented business can cause a business to close. If the staff would have just taken a second to look at me say «Give me a moment and I will be right with you» I would have been happy and waited as long as needed to be taken care of.
I manage thirty employees for a customers service related business and if this is the type of service my employees gave to my patrons they the employee would find his or herself out the door looking for another job. Apparently there is no owner or manager present at this hour so the employees do what ever they want. I highly suggest that someone (owner or manager) be present on the overnight shift to keep things in check.
In closing, I will now be taking my business to another diner that is just up the road. I pass right by it every morning and it’s always busy. Maybe it’s because the food? Or maybe it’s because of the great customer service? I will soon find out.

I give this friendly place 3.9 stars.
It’s lovely they have their own parking lot but a bit un-​twentyfirst century to not accept credit cards. Give me a break, that’s lame.
Food is good, nice portions. Small cozy close-​knit diner with nice staff. A slight step above typical.
FYI Clair. Diner,
People are practically attached to their plastic, let them use it!