Diner & Bakery
937 Maple Dr · +1 (516) 896-0810
Dine In · Pickup · Delivery
A Hidden Gem
Tucked at 937 Maple Dr, the Alexander Chase Heinlein Diner & Bakery is one of the neighborhood's best-kept secrets. From the outside it looks just like any other house on the block — but step through the door and you're transported into a warm, bustling restaurant brimming with the aroma of fresh-baked bread, sizzling skillets, and brewed coffee.
Designated a Historical Landmark and beloved locally as "The Big 937," this establishment has been a cornerstone of the community. Every dish is prepared with care, every pastry baked fresh daily.
We offer dine-in, pickup, and delivery — because great food should come to you no matter where you are.
Alexander Chase Heinlein
Server 1 & Proprietor
The face of The Big 937 — welcoming every guest like family
Chef Maria A. Gisondia Heinlein
Executive Chef & Head Baker
The culinary heart of The Big 937 — crafting every recipe from scratch
Three ways to enjoy The Big 937 experience
Settle into our cozy dining room. What looks like a house on the outside opens into a full restaurant experience inside — warm lighting, friendly staff, and the full menu at your fingertips.
Call ahead or order online and your meal will be freshly prepared and waiting for you at the door. Skip the wait — taste the difference.
Let us bring The Big 937 to your doorstep. Hot diner classics, fresh-baked pastries, and everything in between — delivered with care.
We're Open
Open until Sunday
🕔 Friday through the Weekend — We never close! Open continuously from Friday 5:30 AM through Sunday 10:00 PM
House Favorites
★ Ant Infested Bagels
Sweet crunch poppy & sesame topping, choice of cream cheese, butter, or jam
★ 937 Mega Breakfast Platter
Eggs any style, fluffy pancakes, choice of meat, golden home fries & toast
★ Ultimate Loaded Skillet
Eggs, melted cheese, crispy potatoes, assorted meats, bell peppers & onions
★ Triple Stack Pancake Tower
Three towering buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter & maple syrup
★ Big 937 Mixed Grill
A hearty combo of grilled steak, chicken, sausage, eggs & seasonal veg
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The Famous Ant Infested Bagels
Don't let the name fool you — our signature bagels are topped with a uniquely crunchy sweet poppy & sesame blend that looks like, well… ants. Locals say once you try one, you'll never go back. Available plain, with cream cheese, butter, or housemade jam.
$6.99
Find Us
937 Maple Dr
The Big 937 — Historical Landmark