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Gem Diner, The

About

The Gem Diner is a Syracuse dining institution that opened in 1950 as The Little Gem Diner. Its classic steel-sided building looks like the roadside diners found across New York and New Jersey, and it has been feeding hungry Syracuse customers for more than 65 years.

The location is handy, close to the New York State Fairgrounds, downtown Syracuse and Destiny USA. It is a traditional diner with friendly faces, good prices and a menu that includes breakfast and brunch.

What to Know

  • It opened in 1950 as The Little Gem Diner.
  • Classic steel siding gives it the look of old-school New York and New Jersey diners.
  • Breakfast and brunch are part of the menu, as at any proper diner.
  • It sits close to the State Fairgrounds, downtown and Destiny USA, which makes it an easy stop before or after an outing.

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