7550 N Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571

The Historic Village Diner, a recognized local landmark, has operated continuously for over 40 years. Constructed in Paterson, New Jersey in 1927, this original Silk City Diner exemplifies early twentieth-century American roadside architecture. It was the first diner in New York State and the fourth in the country to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This turnkey sale includes the business, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and real estate. The diner accommodates 70 seats, including a separate dining room. The attached kitchen features generous storage, a walk-in refrigerator and freezer, and a large basement for storage and office space. A private parking lot provides 18 spaces. Positioned in the center of the village, the location offers convenient access to the Taconic State Parkway and is moments from Rhinebeck, Kingston, and Bard College. Nearby destinations include the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, and popular Hudson Valley attractions that draw visitors throughout the year. Surrounded by farm markets, orchards, hiking trails, and the cultural energy of nearby river towns, the setting benefits from both local traffic and a steady stream of weekend and seasonal visitors. The diner has been featured in local and national publications, on Food Network, the Transatlantic Diner series, television productions, and commercial shoots. The property offers continued potential along with recent improvements including connection to the newly expanded sewer district, a new HVAC system, and updated compressors. The bike score is 60, indicating it is bikeable, and the walk score is 49, indicating it is car-dependent. This nationally recognized historic diner has decades of operating history and a prominent presence within the community.