Sunnyside Diner in Huntington closes less than a year after opening

The sun has set on Huntington’s Sunnyside Diner less than a year after its opening. Former manager Lucio Alfaro confirmed the Greek-inspired eatery on New York Avenue had closed during a phone call Tuesday night, but declined to comment further.

As of Tuesday, the restaurant's sign remained intact, although a peek through the windows showed the once-bright eatery now dark and packed with boxes, along with an empty refrigerator.

Before Sunnyside took over the space in 2024, it was Skorpios by Avli. Sunnyside honored Skorpios’ 50-year history of serving Mediterranean fare with artwork featuring Greek destinations such as Santorini and Athens.

The restaurant was owned by Kelvin Alfaro, who owns Blue Angel Diner in Plainview and Station Coffee Shop in Huntington Station. The menu included chicken souvlaki and chicken and lamb gyros. The diner also served breakfast favorites such as chicken and waffles and chocolate chip pancakes.

Sunnyside Diner opened at a time when diners on Long Island have been rapidly closing, including the Baldwin Coach Diner and Huntington’s Golden Coach Diner.