Sunrise Diner in Wantagh is a reliable local spot serving up classic American comfort food from morning to late night. Located on Jerusalem Avenue, it's the kind of place where you can grab a quick breakfast, settle in for a hearty lunch, or enjoy a casual dinner with friends or family.

The breakfast menu is a highlight, offering everything from fluffy pancakes and golden Belgian waffles to loaded omelets and steak and eggs. Their egg sandwiches and breakfast wraps are perfect for takeout, while French toast combos and breakfast platters provide satisfying, traditional options for diners who want it all.

For lunch, Sunrise Diner has a wide range of sandwiches, including the popular turkey club, grilled cheese with bacon, corned beef Reuben, and grilled chicken panini. Burgers come thick and juicy, served with crispy fries or onion rings. If you're looking for lighter fare, they offer large salads with fresh ingredients and plenty of protein options like grilled salmon or chicken.

Dinner items include all the classics. Their meatloaf is served with mashed potatoes and gravy, while the roast turkey dinner with stuffing and cranberry sauce feels like a home-cooked holiday meal. Baked pastas like ziti and lasagna are filling and cheesy, and seafood fans can count on fried shrimp, fish and chips, or broiled sole. The open-faced sandwiches—hot roast beef or turkey over white bread with gravy—are longtime diner staples and always satisfying.

Sides like coleslaw, mashed potatoes, macaroni salad, and pickles come standard, and their homemade soups rotate daily with comforting options like chicken noodle and matzo ball. Dessert is a must if you have room: the apple pie is always fresh, and the rice pudding and milkshakes are diner classics that never disappoint.

Sunrise Diner’s portions are generous, prices are fair, and the menu offers something for everyone, whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or a full meal. It’s the kind of dependable place you’ll want to visit again and again.