The 1950s are alive and well at this unique Hudson Valley commercial property — a restored vintage diner and deli set on two lakefront acres.
The Elizaville Diner Deli is a roadside hotspot originally built in 1956. It’s thought to be the last surviving example of a Dutchess prefabricated diner car, with its candy-striped blue-and-aluminium façade and signature Space Age curved roof. Originally from Pennsylvania, the structure was relocated to Columbia County in 2006, saved from demolition, and meticulously rebuilt for a new chapter.
Inside, it’s all period perfection: terrazzo floors, red vinyl booths and bar stools, and curving blue-and-white Formica counters and tables. Naturally, there’s a fully stocked vintage jukebox.

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc

Photography: Houlihan Lawrence Inc
A popular film location
It’s no surprise the diner looks like a film set — it has featured in productions like Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don’t Die and the Apple TV+ series Brightside. It remains in demand as a profitable film location and also serves as a venue for pop-ups and events. As a working restaurant, it comes fully equipped with stainless steel splashbacks and commercial-grade appliances.
Next door is the deli, with a checkerboard-tiled floor worthy of a David Lynch set and a pass-through window connecting it to the diner kitchen. Listed for $1.2m by Houlihan Lawrence, the commercial property includes three bathrooms, a full cement basement, and parking for up to 40 cars. The diner and deli can be operated together or separately.
Guests can dine indoors or enjoy views of the spring-fed quarry lake out back in warmer months. Nearby attractions include Tivoli, Rose Hill Farm, Greig Farm, and Lasting Joy Brewery.


