The Gateway Diner Menu
Welcome to The Gateway Diner, a delightful spot nestled in Albany, NY, offering a delectable array of meals that span breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. This casual diner is perfect for families, groups, and anyone seeking a comforting meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
The menu captivates with its variety of options—from hearty deli sandwiches like roast beef and hot pastrami to indulgent side dishes such as creamy baked macaroni and cheese and crispy onion rings. Morning cravings are satisfied with large coffee and herbal teas, ideal for kickstarting the day.
With amenities like outdoor seating, a full bar, and free Wi-Fi, The Gateway Diner is a versatile choice for every occasion. Whether dining in or taking out, your palate is bound to rejoice with every visit. Make a reservation today and discover your new favorite dining destination!
Beverages
Large Coffee
Large Decaf Coffee
Large Lipton Black Tea
Large Iced Coffee
Large Herbal Tea
Large Iced Tea
Large Soda
Diet Pepsi, Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mt Dew, Dr. Pepper, Mug
12oz Milk
12oz Chocolate Milk
Large Hot Chocolate
12oz Juice
Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit, V8, Tomato, Lemonade
Large Seltzer
16oz Milkshake
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
2 Eggs
Served with your choice of toast and home fries or grits.
Canned Hash & 2 Eggs
Served with your choice of toast.
Homemade Hash & 2 Eggs
Made in house!
8 oz. NY Strip Steak & Eggs
served with toast, your choice of potato or grits.
London Broil & Eggs
Sliced Corned Beef & Eggs
served with toast and your choice of potato or grits.
Sliced Pastrami & Eggs
served with toast and your choice of potato or grits.
Ham Steak & Eggs
served with toast and your choice of potato or grits
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
2 eggs served on a toasted hard roll, with american cheese and bacon.
Ham, Egg & Cheese
2 eggs, served on a toasted hard roll with american cheese and ham.
Sausage, Egg & Cheese
2 eggs, served on a toasted hard roll with american cheese and sausage.
Turkey Sausage (patty), Egg & Cheese
2 eggs, served on a toasted hard roll with american cheese and turkey sausage.
Fried Egg Sandwich
2 fried eggs on a toasted hard roll with cheese.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Gateway Omelettes
The Gateway Combo Omelette
mushrooms, ham, sausage, onion, tomato and green pepper topped with cheese.
Plain Omelette
served with toast and choice of potato or grits
Cheese Omelette (Pick your Cheese) American, Cheddar, Swiss, Feta or Mozarella
served with toast and choice of potato or grits
Western Omelette
toast and choice of potato or grits
Spanish Omelette
toast and choice of potato or grits
Veggie Omelette
toast and choice of potato or grits
Nova Scotia Lox and Onion Omelette
toast and choice of potato or grits
Greek Omelet
Spinach, Tomato, Onion and Feta Cheese. Made with three farm fresh eggs, served with Home Fries or grits and Toast
3 Large Golden Brown Pancakes
3 Large Fruit or Chocolate Pancakes
3 Large Golden Brown Pancakes with Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas or Chocolate Chips
Pancakes Deluxe
3 large pancakes with bacon, ham and sausage.
Lumberjack Pancakes
3 large pancakes with bacon, ham and sausage and 2 eggs.
The Gateway Special
2 eggs, 2 golden brown pancakes, 2 strips of bacon and 1 sausage link.
Belgian Waffle
Only available until 11 am on weekdays and 1 pm on weekends.
Belgian Waffle Deluxe
served with bacon, ham and sausage.Only available until 11 am on weekdays and 1 pm on weekends.
Super Belgian Waffle
2 eggs, bacon, ham, sausage.Only available until 11 am on weekdays and 1 pm on weekends.
Pancakes & Waffles
Homemade French Toast
French Toast
2 extra thick slices of batter-dipped, golden brown French toast.
French Toast Deluxe
2 extra thick slices of French toast with bacon, ham and sausage.
He-Man
2 extra thick slices of French toast with bacon, ham and sausage and 2 eggs.
Bagel Toasted with Butter and Jelly
Bagel Toasted with Cream Cheese
Bagel Toasted with Nova Scotia Lox and Cream Cheese
Bagel Toasted with Nova Scotia Lox
Bagel All the Way
Served with Scotia lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and green pepper.
Bagels
Oatmeal
Hot Oatmeal
Hard Roll
English Muffin
Freshly Baked Muffins
Blueberry, Bran or Corn
Homemade Biscuit
Toast Buttered
White, Wheat or Rye
Cinnamon Toast
White, Wheat or Rye
Breakfast Freshly Baked Goods
Breakfast Side Orders
4 Grilled Bacon Strips
Grilled Ham
2 Sausage Links
Large Grits
Large Cheesy Grits
Turkey Sausage
Patties.
Canadian Bacon
Canned Hash
Gateway Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Large Home Fries
Chicken Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with a blend of cheese and chicken. Topped with tomato and bacon. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Steak Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla filled with a blend of cheese and steak. Topped with tomato and bacon. Served with sour cream and salsa.
10 Chicken Wings
Hot, Medium, Mild, Garlic Parm or Greek - served with blue cheese.Wings are subject to Market Price Changes
12 Pieces Boneless Chicken Wings
Hot, Medium, Mild, Greek or Garlic Parm - served with blue cheese
Nachos and Cheese
served with sour cream and salsa
Loaded Nachos
served with sour cream and salsa
French Fries and Cheese
Loaded French Fries
served with sour cream and salsa
Mac and Cheese Bites
served with house marinara
4 Pieces Chicken Fingers
Served with choice of dipping sauce.
12 Pieces Fried Shrimp
served with choice of sauce.
Fried Calamari
Dusted in seasoned flour and fried to golden. Served with marinara dipping sauce.
Fried Ravioli
Lightly breaded cheese filled ravioli deep fried. Served with marinara sauce.
7 Pieces Mozzarella Sticks
Served with house marinara
4 Pieces Potato Skins
Served with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream.
Fried Mushrooms
Served with tangy horseradish sauce.
Appetizer Combo Platter
Buffalo wings, loaded potato skins, fried ravioli, mozzarella sticks and fried mushrooms.
Stuffed Shrimp
Two pieces. Two shrimp stuffed with crabmeat stuffing. Served with a lemon wedge.
Gateway Appetizers
Soup
Bowl of French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day (Quart)
Call for our daily soup options!
Soup of the Day
Cup of Soup. Call for our daily soup options!
Chef Salad
A bowl of mixed garden greens topped with turkey, roast beef, ham, Swiss cheese, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and hard boiled egg.. choice of dressing.
Greek Salad
A combination of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, onions, radishes, Greek olives, anchovies and feta cheese... served with Greek dressing. (Grape Leaves and Anchovies provided upon request)
Garden Salad
A large bowl of mixed greens, tomato slices, green peppers, cucumbers, onions, radishes and hard boiled egg... served with your choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed with Caesar dressing. Topped with cheese and croutons.
Spanakopita and Greek Salad Combo
Spinach and feta cheese with onion layered between flaky phyllo dough baked and seasoned. Served with a small Greek salad. (Anchovies and Grape Leaves only provided upon request)
Souvlaki Salad
Marinated chunks of chicken breast OR pork tenderloin cubes, broiled and embedded in a Greek salad with Greek olives, feta cheese and fine cut vegetables. (Anchovies and Grape Leaves provided upon request)
Cold Salad Platter
Choice of chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad along with coleslaw and potato salad served on a crisp bed lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, onion and hard boiled egg.
Tomato Surprise
Stuffed with tuna on a bed of lettuce with garnishes
Diet Burger
With a scoop of cottage cheese, fruit salad and lettuce
Gateway Garden Fresh Salads
Hot Open Sandwiches
Hot Meatloaf Sandwich
topped with brown gravy. Served with 2 sides
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
topped with brown gravy. Served with 2 sides
Hot Post Roast Sandwich
topped with pot roast gravy. Served with 2 sides
Hot Roast Turkey Sandwich
All white meat with turkey gravy. Served with 2 sides
Tuna Melt Sandwich
American cheese and tuna salad grilled on bread.
Fish Fry Sandwich
Batter dipped and tender fried served on a bun with choice of sauce.
Reuben Sandwich
Grilled lean corned beef, pastrami, or turkey, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread.
Grilled Chicken Reuben Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread.
Grilled Chicken BLT Sandwich
Made with bacon, lettuce and tomato served on a hard roll.
Grilled Chicken Oriental Sandwich
Made with onions and green peppers served on a hard roll.
Chicken Breast Filet
Grilled boneless breast of chicken is served on a hard roll with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing served on a hard roll.
Chicken Cordon Blue Sandwich
Boneless breast of chicken. Topped with thinly sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a hard roll.
Chicken Parm Sandwich
Grilled boneless breast of chicken with marinara sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and served on a hard roll.
Eggplant Parm Sandwich
Fried eggplant with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese and served on a hard roll.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Served on a French toast with grilled Swiss cheese, baked ham and white meat turkey.
French Dip Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef with au jus served on a steak roll.
Sliced London Broil Sandwich
Tender strips of marinated London broil, marinated and broiled. Served on a steak roll with au jus.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Thinly sliced steak sauteed with peppers, onions and mushrooms. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Roast Beef Melt Sandwich
Roast beef, Swiss cheese and fried onions on grilled rye bread.
Patty Melt Sandwich
6 oz. sirloin burger, Swiss cheese and fried onions on grilled rye bread.
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Sweet Italian sausage, sauteed green peppers and melted mozzarella cheese served on a steak roll.
Clam Fry Sandwich
Golden fried clam strips served on a bun with choice of sauce.
Greek Gyro Sandwich
Meat with tomato and onion is rolled in a pita bread. Topped with tzatziki sauce. Pick Chicken, Beef or Pork
Sandwiches
The Gateway Deli
Roast Beef Deli Sandwich
Roast Turkey Deli Sandwich
All white meat served with lettuce, on your choice of bread.
Meatball Deli Sandwich
Served on a steak roll.
Hot Pastrami Deli Sandwich
Hot Corned Beef Deli Sandwich
Western Egg Deli Sandwich
Ham and Cheese Deli Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Deli Sandwich
Tuna Fish Sandwich
served with lettuce on your choice of bread.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
served with lettuce on your choice of bread.
Egg Salad Sandwich
served with lettuce on your choice of bread.
BLT
served on your choice of bread.
2 Hot Dogs
Cold Meat Loaf Deli Sandwich
Roast Beef Club
served with lettuce, tomato, bacon french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Roast Turkey Club
All white meat turkey served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Tuna Fish Salad Club
served with sliced egg, lettuce, tomato, french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Hamburger Club
served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Ham and Swiss Club
served with lettuce, tomato, french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
BLT Club
Chicken Salad Club
served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, french fries, coleslaw and pickle.
Gateway Clubs
Hometown Wraps
Pilgrim Wrap
All white sliced turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce, crisp lettuce and mayonnaise.
Buffalo Wrap
Chicken tenderloin in Buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomato and blue cheese dressing.
Roast Beef Wrap
Thinly sliced roast beef, crisp lettuce, tomato and horseradish mayonnaise sauce.
Chicken BLT Wrap
Chicken tenderloin with crisp lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayonnaise.
Philly Steak Wrap
Tender steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions, melted cheese and marinara sauce.
Athenian Wrap
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato and feta cheese with Greek dressing.
The Niko Panini
Breaded chicken, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce. Served with French Fries
Past Time Legend
Grilled chicken cutlet, American cheese, bacon, romaine lettuce and Russian dressing. Served with French Fries
Cougar Candy
Turkey, mozzarella, plum tomatoes, avocado and ranch dressing. Served with French Fries
The Gateway Panini
Corned beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing, lettuce and tomato. Served with French Fries
The Zoe
Turkey, pepperoni, provolone cheese, spinach, peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. Served with French Fries
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken, mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil and Parmigiana cheese. Served with French Fries
The Ariana
Pastrami, corned beef, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard dressing. Served with French Fries
The Yia Yia
Grilled chicken, mushroom, melted cheese and sauteed spinach. Served with French Fries
The Italiano Panini
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella and pesto. Served with French Fries
The Big D Panini
Hot roast beef with hot and sweet peppers, cheese and mayonnaise. Served with French Fries
Vegetarian Panini
Grilled vegetable, zucchini, eggplant and mozzarella cheese. Served with French Fries
The Zeus
Turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, romaine lettuce and Russian dressing. Served with French Fries
Sweet Melissa
Oven roasted eggplant, mozzarella, basil, marinara sauce and Parmigiana cheese. Served with French Fries
Vincenzo Panini
Prosciutto ham, provolone, spinach, peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. Served with French Fries
Monte Cristo Panini
A layer of ham and turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. Served with French Fries
Reuben Panini
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. Served with French Fries
Build You Own Panini
Choose one meat: Chicken, Ham, Turkey, Corned Beef or Roast Beef.Choose four toppings: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Cheese, Coleslaw, Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Any Dressing.Served with French Fries
Paninis
Gateway Burgers
Bacon Cheese Burger
6 oz. sirloin burger with 2 slices of crisp bacon. Topped with choice of cheese. Served with coleslaw, pickle, and chips.
Gateway Burger Deluxe
6 oz. classic burger topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers and melted cheese. Served with French fries, lettuce, and tomato.
Pizza Burger
6 oz. sirloin burger topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Twin Burger Deluxe
Two 6 oz. sirloin burgers. Served with french fries, lettuce and tomato.
Mushroom Cheese Burger
6 oz. sirloin burger loaded with mushrooms. Topped with choice of cheese. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Beef Burger
6 oz burger. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Turkey Burger
6 oz. burger. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Athenian Burger
Sirloin burger topped with spinach and feta cheese. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Veggie Burger
6 oz. burger. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
Texas Burger
6 oz. sirloin burger. Topped with cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce. Served on toasted challah bread. Served with coleslaw, pickle and chips.
"Cheese" Burger
Our classic 7 oz burger with your choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar or Mozarella. Served with cole slaw and a pickle.
Broiled Salisbury Steak
Ground beef mixed with onions and peppers then broiled. Topped with mushroom gravy.
12oz NY Strip Steak
Juicy, tender and broiled with onion rings.
8oz NY Strip Steak
Broiled Chopped Sirloin Steak
Served with mushroom gravy.
Broiled Pork Chops
Served with applesauce and choice of 3 sides.
Broiled Hickory Smoked Ham Steak
Served with pineapple rings.
London Broil
Strips of marinated London broil served with au jus.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Slices of breaded eggplant and smothered in melted mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti or ziti and soup or salad. Please make your choice.
Milk-Fed Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Breaded tender leg of veal slices and smothered in melted mozzarella cheese. Topped with marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti or ziti and soup or salad. Please make your choice.
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Pasta Rosa
A blend of Alfredo and marinara sauces over choice of pasta.
Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese filled tortellini tossed on creamy Alfredo sauce.
Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops broiled to perfection and served with mint jelly. Served with 2 sides
Hometown Entrees
Hometown Favorites
Baked Meatloaf
Old fashioned meatloaf with brown gravy.
Steer Beef Liver
Lightly seasoned and grilled with bacon or onions.
Oven Roasted Turkey
All white meat piled high over savory stuffing topped with gravy. Served with cranberry sauce.
Honey Dip Smoked Barbecue Spare Ribs
Tender pork ribs marinated in a honey glaze sauce, cooked tender and juicy.
Roast Sirloin of Beef
Slow roasted. Served with au jus or brown gravy.
Yankee Pot Roast
Juicy roast with pot roast gravy.
Gateway Haddock
Broiled in a lemon butter sauce, served with your choice of sauce.
Hometown Salmon Fillet
Broiled in a lemon butter and wine sauce.
Broiled Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp broiled in garlic butter.
Deep Sea Scallops
Broiled in a lemon butter sauce.
Broiled Stuffed Shrimp
Filled with crab meat stuffing.
Broiled Stuffed Filet of Sole
Filled with crab meat stuffing.
Fisherman's Broiled Combo
This treat from the sea includes a broiled haddock fillet, 2 large crab meat, stuffed shrimp, sea scallops and stuffed dams in a lemon butter sauce.
Broiled Seafood Selections
Fried Seafood Selections
Clams
Shrimp in a Basket
Jumbo Shrimp
Fried Haddock
Fisherman's Fried Combo
Combination indudes a fried haddock fillet, large shrimp, sea scallops and fried clams. Served with your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce.
Chicken and Biscuits
Tender chunks of boneless skinless chicken in a country gravy and served over buttermilk biscuits.
Marinated Chicken Breasts
2 tender and juicy broiled breasts. Served with rice.
4 Piece Honey Stung Fried Chicken
14 oz. and golden brown.
Gateway Chicken Platter
2 chicken breasts topped with mushrooms, onions, peppers and melted cheese.
Chicken Fingers
Tender, lightly breaded, deep fried chicken strips. Choice of honey Dijon, BBQ or raspberry dipping sauce.
Chicken Classics
Gateway Greek Specialties
Gyro Dinner
Grilled slices of marinated ground beef with spices, served with Greek salad, pita bread and tzatiki sauce.
Souvlaki Dinner
Your choice of meat, broiled and embedded on a prepared Greek salad with feta cheese, Greek olives and fine cut vegetables.
Large French Fries
Large Curly Fries
Large Home Fried Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Large Sweet Potato Fries
Large French Fried Onion Rings
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
available Monday-Friday.
Mixed Green Salad
served with your choice of dressing.
Side of Vegetables
call for vegetables of the day!
Applesauce
Coleslaw
Chicken Breast
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
Pickled Beets
Cottage Cheese
Full Side Orders
Homemade Desserts
Cannoli
Brownie
Baklava
Crispy, buttery phyllo pastry layered with walnuts, honey, and cinnamon.
