Part of our Franklin Avenue Shuttle suite!!
There’s another one. In like Astoria or something. The Great Neptune Diner is what they originally called it. Or, the Neptune Diner to End All Neptune Diners. Now, they call it Neptune Diner I.
But we’re talking about II. Right near the ol’ Franklin Avenue Shuttle.
It’s open 24 hours! So you can have French toast at 7, 12, or 7 (a.m. or p.m. not discernible).
On a typical Sunday morning, typically at 8 in the morning, you’ll see that the place is typically empty. (Maybe the church crowd will cause it to fill up later? Does Brooklyn even have a church crowd? Typical.)
The menu was expansive, and diner-themed.
There was a moment of decision: French toast a la Neptune, or crispy fried French toast stuffed with ice cream? Bo panicked. Bo picked the former.
The baked green apple atop the French toast was sprinkled with cinnamon, and the baked nature of the apples made them soft, but their skins were acrisp. The golden raisins contained much flavor packed into their little bodies – even moreso than the apples. The French toast was expertly made. Not too soft. Just crispy enough. And check out that brown/yellow balance!
Unfortunately, as in most diners:
So you gotta bring your own syrup.
If you become a devotee of the Neptune II, you should know a couple things. First, apparently they deliver.
Second, their outdoor area is filled with charm.
Third, they have boozy brunch options!
Overall, the diner was a reliably reliable place. A fine choice with which to start our Franklin Avenue Shuttle Suite™
With 10 as a must eat, this food-making establishment rates a
Pro Tip: BYO real maple syrup! (You should always be doing this, you pro!).
Don’t Miss: The crispy French toast stuffed with ice cream. Alas, we missed it!
