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Is The Pit Stop Still Open? Update (Merrick, NY)

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As of September 2026, The Pit Stop is listed open on thepitstopny.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Pit Stop's own website lists an active Toast online-ordering link, current menu categories, customer reviews, and social-media links (Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, Tripadvisor) consistent with ongoing operation.

  • Season / episode Season 11, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 1706 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Pit Stop in Merrick for the episode "A Little Twisted," which aired 2011-01-31, highlighting the diner's made-from-scratch Cuban Sandwich and Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. The Pit Stop has been run by the Rubano family since 2001, when the family began serving homemade, counter-serve meals from a former 1950s ice cream shop at 1706 Sunrise Hwy. Reviews posted to the restaurant's website describe additional menu items such as a brisket sandwich and a knish-topped burger, along with catering service for private parties. The Pit Stop's own website, thepitstopny.com, lists an active Toast online-ordering link, current menu categories, and social-media links to Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and Tripadvisor, consistent with the diner still operating at the Sunrise Highway address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
A Little Twisted
What was featured
Made-from-scratch Cuban Sandwich and Stuffed Spaghetti Squash at this family diner
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Pit Stop

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pit Stop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Pit Stop is listed open on thepitstopny.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Pit Stop after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Pit Stop in Merrick for the episode "A Little Twisted," which aired 2011-01-31, highlighting the diner's made-from-scratch Cuban Sandwich and Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. As of September 2026, The Pit Stop is listed open on thepitstopny.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Pit Stop located?

1706 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Pit Stop?

Season 11, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 31, 2011. The episode is titled “A Little Twisted”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Reviews posted to the restaurant's website describe additional menu items such as a brisket sandwich and a knish-topped burger, along with catering service for private parties. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is The Pit Stop still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Reviews posted to the restaurant's website describe additional menu items such as a brisket sandwich and a knish-topped burger, along with catering service for private parties. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1706 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566
Venue type
diner
Official website
thepitstopny.com

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