The votes are in: Look inside Dutchess County's favorite diner
Diners are more than a place to grab a bite. Often they serve as a communal gathering spot and a neighborhood treasure. Dutchess County has many diners for local residents to choose from.
Their menus all include similar items and they may even have the same decor, but everyone has their favorite.
We asked Poughkeepsie Journal readers to vote for the best diner in the county, and they named the Red Line Diner in Fishkill their favorite. The diner earned 25% of the vote among the 19 eateries listed.
Take a look inside the top-voted diner in our Dutchess County poll.
The patio dining room at the Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
In addition to its main menu, the Red Line Diner also has a stacked case of bakery items, including cakes and pastries.
Pastries and cakes inside the bakery case at the Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
One of the dining rooms at the Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
Outside, the Red Line Diner's retro exterior draws customers looking for a traditional American diner experience.
The Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
The Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
Booths and the lunch counter inside the dining room at the Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
Booths in the front dining room at the Red Line Diner on Route 9 in Fishkill on July 24, 2025.
