What Will Take Over The Former Blondie’s Trolley Diner In Kingston, NY?

The diner culture on the East Coast never gets old! Where else can you order breakfast, lunch or dinner at all hours of the day and into the night?

Fellow East Coasters can agree that when you visit other states who don't have diners, you may look forward to heading back to the area to get your go-to diner meal and shake.

After many months, the Hudson Valley community finally received exciting news about an eatery. An Ulster County, NY diner closed their doors quite some time ago and residents have been wondering what new business would open in its location. 

Where Was Blondie's Trolley Diner Located In Ulster County, NY?

Blondie's Trolley Diner was located on East Chester Street in Kingston, NY.

For many years, this corner eatery was open under different ownerships. However, it was always known as a quaint, lowkey diner that residents could visit. 

In 2023, Blondie's Trolley Diner made a post on social media that they were closed. Google Maps also shares that they have been permanently closed.

According to Google Maps, in 2012, this eatery was called Third Rail Diner. Fast forward to 2016, the name of Blondie's Trolley Diner was born.

Across the street, there was also another establishment. It was once known as Raul's, later it was the first location of Urban Fork. Urban Fork opened a second location in uptown Kingston, NY where they are currently located. They can be found at 288 Wall St in Kingston, NY.

La Michoacana Deluxe Antojitos is now open on East Chester Street in Kingston, NY in the former Raul's location.

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What Was On The Menu At Former Blondie's Trolley Diner In Kingston, NY?

Facebook posts from Blondie's Trolley Diner show their menu from 2018. Some of the highlights include their specialty breakfasts and burgers, sandwiches and desserts.

It appears that the perfect meal from this former diner includes their grilled cheese sandwich with fresh onion rings, a soda and deep fried oreos for dessert!

What Will Take Over The Former Blondie's Trolley Diner In Kingston, NY?

After months of reconstruction, residents can drive by the former Blondie's Trolley Diner in Kingston, NY and get excited for the future.

The sign outside of this establishment states,

"The Trolley Diner" "Kennedy Fried Chicken"

This restaurant is also painted an orange color with white trim around the windows, giving it a new look from the past.

On social media, Hudson Valley Facebook users were thankful to know that they can look forward to something new opening in this former diner location. While they can enjoy the atmosphere of the diner scene, they can get a taste of fried chicken under the same roof.

Be sure to check back to see additional information about the new business taking over this former diner.

What diner do you visit in the Hudson Valley? Have you ever been to the former Blondie's Trolley Diner in Kingston, NY? Tell us more below.