As you probably heard by now, The Windmill Diner on Route 30 in Amsterdam has shut it’s doors for the last time late Monday night.
I remember the old building before the fateful fire years ago, and watching the new building arise from the chared remains. This was a favorite local hangout, a popular stop for visitors to our area and, many times, the last stop in Amsterdam as people headed up to the Great Sacandaga Lake and the Adirondack Park.
I will miss the owners and the friendly staff and hope they all have prosperous new futures ahead.
Many memories were had at this diner. One that I remember fondly was the time I sat at a table in the window with my wife, looking at the moving truck in the parking lot as we took a break from moving to our new home. My wife loved the Greek Lasagna. I was always partial to Chicken Cordon Bleu.
What memories do you have from the Windmill? What was your favorite? What will you miss the most? Share a comment…
Another icon gone. We will miss you & your food.
Yes, I agree. What will you miss most?
The greek food. There is not much of any selection around here besides italian. Greek was a nice change.
This is a real shame and a real shock. I am wondering if there is anything the state and Montgomery County can do to get this re-opened. The construction along Rt 30 has been hurting everyone. We were in the Windmill about one month ago and it was empty due to the work outside and it being near impossible to get into the parking lot. My family was very much looking forward to going to their annual Breakfast with Santa over the next weekend.
It is a shame. There is a lot of construction throughout our area, but everyone needs to remember to make the extra effort to shop locally, even if it requires a 5 minute delay through construction, or parking a little farther away and walking. I see a lot of people complain about driving an extra 5-10 minutes through construction, but will drive an hour to shop outside the area. These local businesses are the ones that support our area, employ local residents, pay taxes into our communities, and contribute to our local charities, who in turn help those in need in our area.