Gotta love the American diner. So many great ones throughout the Hudson Valley area. I've often said that the route 22 corridor from Millerton to Hillsdale has to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the country, let alone the Hudson Valley.

It has always been an absolute favorite of mine, whatever the time of year. And if you travel out that way, you'll come across a great little diner. Also See: Bottoms Up! 5 Of the Best Hudson Valley Dive Bars Dads Diner is a popular diner located in Copake, NY (Columbia County) that has been serving their area with great food and ice cream for many years.

I've often stopped in whenever driving through the area and have enjoyed a nice meal each time. Staff is always friendly, and its a great little place to visit. Dads Diner Celebrates 24 Years Dads Diner took to social media to announce that they opened their doors 24 years ago on July 8, 2000.

Construction started in March of that year, and they posted photos from when construction began on the diner while thanking the amazing community for supporting the business all these years along with the staff. Chow Down at One of these 19 Popular Hudson Valley Diners Looking for some comfort food? Maybe you need to cure a hangover? Those questions can all be answered at one of these 19 diners in the Hudson Valley. Do you have a favorite? The Only 24/7 Diners Left In New York State Unbelievably, there are only a handful of diners still around in Upstate New York that are open 24 hours.