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American · Herkimer

Crazy Otto's Empire Diner

A 1952 Mountainview diner car in downtown Herkimer serving classic American comfort food with breakfast available all day. Known for very large omelets, including multiple world-record attempts, and early-morning opening hours.

Verified Jul 17, 2026

Quick facts

Cuisine
American, Diner
Type
diner, restaurant
Where
100 W Albany St, Herkimer, NY 13350 · Directions ↗
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Service
Dine-in, Takeout
Good for
Families, Solo dining, Visitors, Quick bite

Known for: all-day breakfast, omelets, classic diner plates

Hours

Current hours unavailable — we haven't been able to verify a schedule. The official site does not publish weekly hours; third-party listings conflict (opening as early as 5:00 am, closing mid-afternoon early in the week and evenings later in the week). Confirm by phone before visiting. Check the restaurant's own site or call before going. Know the current hours? Tell us in one step →

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Sources: crazyottosempirediner.com, crazyottosempirediner.com · Official website active with 2026 copyright; about page confirms 1952 diner car history and current ownership (rebranded Crazy Otto's Empire Diner in 2010). Phone from directory listings, not the official site. · Send a correction · Back to the food guide ↑