Roscoe Diner • 1962

The deep-fried French toast at Roscoe Diner has fueled generations of college kids shuttling between New York City and upstate campuses since 1962. Perched just off Route 17 in the trout-fishing hamlet of Roscoe, this family-run roadhouse—now operated by the Niforatas family—serves hearty American fare with Greek specialties to a steady stream of travelers, anglers, and locals who've made it a ritual stop. The bumper stickers reading 'Meet Me at the World Famous Roscoe Diner' tell the story: at its peak, this diner in a town of fewer than 500 residents served up to a million meals a year.