Thomas’s Ham ‘n’ Eggery Diner in Carle Place has been a breakfast haven since it first opened in 1946. Some patrons fondly remember the six-foot tall neon chicken that sat atop the small diner, dropping eggs into a skillet. The chicken fell off when hit by the tail end of a hurricane in 1979 and new zoning laws wouldn’t allow for a replacement.
Though the fowl may be gone, eggs have remained as one of Thomas’s most popular dishes, they are cooked to order and served in a skillet with a generous portion of home fries and bread of choice (two eggs, any style for $5.25)
George Koukoulas originally owned the restaurant and now his sons Tom and George run the place. They say that about 85 percent of their customers are regulars; evident by the large numbers of people who are greeted by name when they enter.
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In addition to breakfast fare (buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles and strawberry croissant French toast), Thomas’s also serves items such as Yankee pot roast with potato pancakes, red cabbage and apple sauce ($11.50) and burgers.
Breakfast is served all day and credit cards are not accepted.
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325 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, NY 11514, 516-333-3060
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Hours: Monday through Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Prices: range from $5.25 for eggs to $11.50 for entrees and burgers.
