Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City

"Classic NYC diner, with friendly Greek owner and endless options. Am new to the nabe and this will be my local go-to from now. BONUS: Extra-large..."

Vincent Banal

Natalia Czajer

"Really great diner. Expect NY prices but excellent service and good..."

Daniel Friscia

"Wonderful breakfast! The owner was so kind & showed us safe place to keep our luggage until we were done eating. They kept our drinks refilled & our..."

Landon Smith

"Friendly staff. Solid food. A good Portion. Good Price. All in all a great Diner. And the Boss even gave us a present to Go. Thanks for your..."

Domenik “mistermuehle” Mühlinghaus

"The service is great and it has that old time nyc diner feel. Food is usually pretty good. The chocolate chip pancakes were excellent. However, the..."

Rebecca Barrett

"Great authentic NY diner. Came with my wife for breakfast and was not disappointed. Being from the UK, not really a fan of filter coffee but this one..."

Jacob Gatley

"Friendly attendants. Great Service. We were seated quickly on a Saturday afternoon. Food was good. Nothing to fancy. Comfort American dishes. Highly..."

Vinson Camacho

"This is a fantastic diner! Everyone there has excellent customer service; they treat you like family! My food was hot and prepared with love. My..."

Tameka

"Very nice, though unassuming place. Friendly staff and cozy, local atmosphere. Very good food in solid portions that are definitely worth their..."

Maciek Kossowski

Golden Diner

90/100 (1454 ratings)

Tria Bakery Cafe Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"The coffee was very flavorful and was made warm as I had requested. There was also a really tasty cinnamon biscuit (In the shape of a pretzel) that I..."

Antonio Monetti

"Nice food, great service prices are over..."

Sami Jabr

"food was so delish. i will be back with my relatives. prices that are reasonable. ambience is similar to fresno's..."

pedro yoder

"Great, fast service. They just started serving Mexican..."

Florence Eng

"A bit pricey but..."

JORGE BODDEN

"Food was pretty good. The server was great. I would definitely go..."

Wai Yu

"Love it the food us good and the bakery is amazing must..."

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Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake

89/100 (24267 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pastrami Sandwich and salad with ranch was wonderful! Fried chicken sandwich with fries was excellent as well! And the cheesecake … wow! We split a..."

Katie Yawn

"My husband loves Juniors cheesecake. I try to order him a cheesecake every year for his birthday and get it shipped to Chicago. This year, I brought..."

Sami D

"There are 3 parts to this location. The first part is just the bakery with a plentiful selection of cheesecakes for purchase either whole or by the..."

Alan King

"Great location for a fantastic afternoon luncheon while visiting Nyc. The service and food were spot on and the menu has a list of must try New York..."

Michael Prentice

"Best meal of our trip. Our server was amazing, engaging and attentive without being annoying. Food was great, and not overly priced. Set us up..."

paul moody

"We were a bit sceptical about this place, but after reading the reviews, we decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint, and we actually did..."

Alexandra Ciocan

"Good food and BIG portions!! Especially a large chunk of cheesecake for desert :) Cheesecake was top quality! Service was great by Evelyn too...."

Rokas B

"This restaurant didn't disappoint! Huge portions with something for everyone. Brisket melt, Blt, Burgers, onion rings, turkey club and the..."

misty hamilton

"Their cheesecakes are recommended by a friend hence we went to try them out. They look almost as big as the ones sold by Cheesecake Factory, but so..."

Kero Chan

"Cool sports themed restaurant/diner. Went for breakfast and the hash was great! The restaurant was very busy but the staff was working hard and..."

Jennifer Hubner

"We love coming to Junior's! Today, we saved our stomachs for dessert. Their cheesecakes are to die for! I got chocolate mousse cheesecake. The mousse..."

Shelly C

"Juniors is a lovely place, quite spacious and you don’t feel hemmed in. Our waiter was very attentive and polite, but I did heard another waiter..."

Paul Dean

"Yet another AMAZING meal at Juniors! Our server was Alex, and he was great! If you haven’t ever had a slice of Juniors Cheesecake, it’s a MUST..."

Daniel Batchelder

"When we came it was full of guest we have to wait one hour but overall Food is delicious, nice restaurant and the services is very fast and very..."

paulus panjaitan

"Very good diner originally from Brooklyn. The LOCATION of this particular branch is on the Northwest side of the building on West 45th St, NOT on..."

Joey FLORIDA

Libretto's Pizzeria & Restaurant

89/100 (6652 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This restaurant was located on the same block as our hotel and we decided to stop when we walked by and it smelled so amazing. Yummy NY style fresh..."

Angela Hasty Micheal

"Delicious pizza!! Had one slice breaded chicken and broccoli, one slice spinach ricotta mozzarella. Both to die..."

Cheri Zupa

"Excellent food and customer service! Loved the..."

Mary Ellen Agosh

"Amazing pie! Tried. Several the sausage was out of this world. Crust was perfect so was the sauce. Fast friendly service. I could eat there every..."

John Paurich

"The best pizza..."

Brikend Bekteshi

"AMAZING FOOD! GREAT ATMOSPHERE/AMBIENCE!!! SERVICE TOO!!! I was on a Christmas in NYC tour and wanted A REAL NY pizza experience - but with WHOLE..."

Will Sousa Grapentine

"Nov 2023- The vodka slice is out of the world. No comparison at all. It's made of fresh mozzarella and creamy vodka sauce. You can't go wrong with..."

Sagar Hajela

"We feel this little place is quite simply some of the greatest food available in Manhattan, without the pretense of dressing up, coat rooms, ten..."

The Pilch

"Brilliant pizza (thin crust but soft and chewy base) with low prices ($3 for plain, $4 for regular and $5 for special slices) in a pizza restaurant..."

Alan Varghese

"Very cute pizzeria with wonderful staff that are so friendly and kind. The pizza was completely fine and you cant beat the price here. It's..."

Maike de Bortoli

"The food was amazing. Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever had. The baked Ziti was also very tasty. My family all enjoyed their meals, which is a..."

Christina Holden

"This place is like the ultimate place to go for late night pizza but even when you walk by it just smells like delicious garlic and cheese and..."

Olivia Leigh

"My father and I were in the city for 1 day and was Craving pizza. We made a perfect choice by eating at Libretto's pizza restaurant. The pizza and..."

Scott “Paula” Paxton

"Are you hungry? Was the question I answered with, “I could eat a small child.” Libretto’s was between me and my destination and I took the busy..."

Marc Tyndall

"Food was excellent and we even broke a glass, and the staff was very very kind. All around an amazing..."

Kristie Herlong

"Medium thin crispy chewy crust with good flavor. Good coverage of cheese and sauce. (Properly) well cooked cheese, tasty, flavorful sauce. Doesn't..."

Gary Wilson

"Best pizza I've had in my life, nice service and delicious..."

Akaki Khvedelidze

"The best pizza we had in NCY is definitely worth the..."

Cassandra Scotcher

"Dropped by for a fresh pepronni slice. The guys are friendly and happy to serve you. I'd go for whichever looks the freshest. I also tried the..."

Flawnson Tong

"Decent NY pizza establishment in the tradition of this city: fast and efficient service, low prices, filling slice. It's not pretending to be a place..."

Howard

"At $3.45 for a cheese slice, it's quite pricey, even for this neighborhood and nyc in general ( $3 at Garlic and $2.75 at most others). That said..."

Justin

"Great pizza always, great service, awesome pizzas...And also tasty salads, both the Ceaser and the house salad. Always a..."

Gil Percik

"This is a great place very clean quiet enough that you can have a conversation and the people are very gracious and wonderful the food is very good..."

Sonia Rios Henderson

"Great food and wait staff. I highly recommend for a quick bite or a..."

Don Wintman

"Had lunch at The Little Diner today. The food was excellent and the staff was great. Will definitely go..."

Susie O'Malley Gorrasi

"We've been going to The Little Diner since their soft opening. Delicious food, great service. Everyone is very..."

Cristine Rocco

"What an adorable place!!! Clean, nice and the food was DELICIOUS! I am going to be a regular!..."

Meridith Cohen

"Absolutely yummy food and the atmosphere is warm, comfortable and..."

Marlene Stefanelli

"We always have great food at The Little Diner! My 2 1/2 year old son loves their soup! I usually order a special and always enjoy..."

Karen Pedri Tran

Morton's The Steakhouse

89/100 (7640 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I often grab lunch here and haven't yet tried their dinner, but I gotta say, this place nails it during lunchtime. The vibe is just right and the..."

Maor Cohen - Pickspace CEO

"I visited Morton's The Steakhouse while in New York City. Two dear friends treated myself and another dear friend to dinner for our birthdays! The..."

Wan Coltrane

"It was an absolute delight to come here for a celebratory lunch with my co workers. The food was so fresh, savory and the service was pretty great!..."

F P

"Everything was very good but not great. There are better steakhouses in new york and manhattan. The potatoes au-gratin we're amazing and probably the..."

The Laughing Lion

"The Wife and I did our annual trip to NYC to check out the tree and all of the Christmas festivities the city has to offer. This year we wanted to..."

Christopher Frometa

"Great decor, ambiance and food. The filet mignon 6 Oz was a perfect size for lunch and super high quality even though it was part of Restaurant Week..."

HANE Xxxx

"Wow what an amazing birthday treat. I was treated so well and greeted on the spot. I recommend for the best experience making a reservation and..."

Auds Marie

"Had a wonderful solo experience at this location in Midtown manhattan earlier today during New York Restaurant week. Staff were attentive and..."

Nick Graham

"I have been there about four times. The first time everything was great. The second time was wonderful, the third time, one of my guest didn't like..."

Nicole Tanis

"Food was amazing! Tender steak, flavorful crab cakes, and a loaded baked potato made to perfection. Very intimate atmosphere. Great for family dining..."

Stephanie Brownlee

John's Coffee Shop

89/100 (1811 ratings)

"We really loved the hash brown that came with the eggs Benedict a lot. Very well cooked with a nice char and browning. Eggs were perfectly poached as..."

Nahshon

"Best diner ever. Love it so much! We had sandwich with canadian bacon and pancake. All of them were super-good. Thinking of visiting again before..."

minnim

"Cute diner! I was starving when I got off the morning plane but couldn't check into my hotel for hours and this was the closest spot available. If..."

ZBC

"We went here for breakfast and we left satisfied. The food tasted great. The chipotle eggs benedict was just the right amount of spice. I wouldn't..."

Kevin Dao

"According to the reviews, we came to this place. Although the bar looked overcrowded, the staff found a free seat for us. The atmosphere reflects..."

Marie

"Great food, great coffee. Waffles are delicious. Nice place in Manhattan, close to a lot of offices and hotels (not all of them serve breakfast)...."

Andrea Escalona

"One of the most lovely places on the area. We arrived and instantly friendly greeting from the manager that offer us to sit at the bar. Service was..."

El Tio Shongas

"Great overall experience. Great service. Got a table in 10 mins. French toast melt in your mouth. Hash browns are delicious and the Crab Cakes..."

Aaron Johnson

"This is small but lovely place to have brunch! Love the blueberry pancake, was sweet and filled of lots of blueberry. Also, french toast with cannoli..."

HyeMin Kim (Kim’sAtlier)

"Great experience of our first ever American diner! I had the bacon and cheese bagel and my husband had the pancakes! Great food - good service! We..."

Beth

B&h Dairy

"My favorite diner in the neighborhood. Having an early morning omelet here is the best and very good value. The chef Leo also makes the best tuna..."

Michael Rahmani

"Small space but quick service with great classics. Ordered a whitefish sandwich and cup of mushroom barley to go because it was a busy Saturday..."

Tiffany Z.

"One of my favourite places to eat in Manhattan. Food can be hit or miss (my matzo brei was a little bland last time) but the amazing staff and..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Nice location and classic deli vibes. Had the challah sandwiches and these were great. Tuna melt was fantastic. Also had the fried flounder but this..."

Matt Timmons-Brown

"I want to come here for everyday and try all their food. Highlights are the matzo ball soup, cheese blintz, and white fish sandwich. I really want to..."

Clemens Wan

"This is a gem in the east village! Homey, comfort and simple food. Made to perfection, no need for anything fancy as it was perfectly simple and..."

Kerry T

"Incredible value and hearty food! This hole in the wall diner has that classic feel to it (been around for over 70 years so makes sense) and super..."

Ranay Padarath

"Find got here. Went for some soup. Mushroom barley. Very disappointed. I've had better at surprising places compared to what this placs is. Wasn't..."

b krmer

"Been wanting to try this place for a while. Matzo ball soup was good. Very cozy NYC restaurant where you couldn't get to the bathroom without bumping..."

Kathryn Hoffberg

"This is THE spot for blintzes, pierogis, and Jewish staples. They’re a vegetarian spot with a ton of classics and some unique options too. The food..."

Elizabeth Hadden

"This place screams authenticity and there really isn't a better word for it. You are shoulder to shoulder with all the locals who know about this gem..."

Ethan Scott

"Have come here for years. It’s not only delicious, it a piece of NYC history. This place is perfect. The food, the service, the space. It is..."

R P

"Our server whom i can only assume as being the owner was very funny and accomodating. The good quality food was not reflective of the cheap price..."

zack perdios

"Today I had, with my favorites first Cheese blintz - amazing. I forgot to ask what kind of cheese it is. Latke - one of my favorites in NYC, it's..."

Eric Finkelstein

"Got a bowl of matzah ball soup, $6.50. Felt comforting even on this hot day. Gentle soup with dill flavor and soft noodles...."

bobwho1995

"This is a special place with nice fun people dishing out some yummy food and you will love the big portions. You go here for the food and the people,..."

Keith Chester

"I don’t give B&H five stars because it rivals Le Bernardin in the high French culinary arts, but because it delivers superb milichg (kosher dairy)..."

brian perkins

"ust a fantasist, historical, homey spot. it’s been around for nearly 85 years. I always come here for their white fish sandwiches, they are..."

Lily Stampfel

Veritable

"I have to say the food was delicious I had the roast chicken brisket of beef the vegetables they were awesome. Another day I went back and had the..."

Christina Thomas

"Great variety of food! Friendly staff, clean place and leaving with a full..."

Mary A Chan

"The food is delicious and the people are so nice. Run don't..."

Beth Silver Pilchik

Old John's

Good Eats Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good Eats Diner located in Maspeth is a small gem of a place that is probably a favorite of the local community. I have only been here on two..."

Jimmiegowrs

"Great food. Ok service. Huge delicious salads! Diverse menu. Something for..."

Lorraine Rojas

"They have the BEST Cobb salad this side of town...."

Justo

"The best little diner in Maspeth I dare you to find a cheaper and better meal..."

John

"Good Eats is one of my go to delivery spots. I have yet to have anything on the (very long) menu that is bad. The staff are incredibly friendly and..."

Mari Bacino

"I am so happy to have found this spot! I’m a very picky eater, and it’s hard to please me in all aspect. But this diner really blew me away. From..."

A Shafi

"Whether is dine in or delivery. The workers are always amazing and kind. The food is delicious and full of surprises. Been a customer for 3 years..."

Kaylin Sevilla

"My pancakes were amazing and I couldn’t even get Past the half mark. The huevos rancheros were delicious as well but a little too overpriced for..."

Kenia Martinez

"Awesome place to buy something when in a hurry. The customer service is prompt, rates are convenient, excellent mood. Keep up the good..."

Maisha Henkel

"Not a lot of diners do so many dishes well. The portion sizes are great and you wont regret what you purchase. Very family..."

James Hippolyte

Waverly Coffee Shop

Curry Club

Junior’s

87/100 (11102 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We waited only 5 minutes for a table.. Our server was fun and professional. The food was quick, and cooked to perfection; and the red velvet..."

Tammie Mesa

"We were seated immediately & had a nice meal - i had garden salad with shrimp, (there were 4 large shrimp) and the strawberry cheesecake was enough..."

Anna Maria Ruppolt Keller

"You definitely get your money's worth of food & then some. The staff are wonderful too. Can't wait to go back & this time try the..."

Beth Vaculik-Laplante

"It was delicious! My family and I enjoyed their sandwiches! They are huge, but amazing. And the cheesecake! Oh, the cheesecake! Simply delicious and..."

Mary Perez

"We had the best waiter and the food was..."

Tenesha Hill

"Seriously the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten!! Oh. My...."

April Duckett White

"Awesome Night - Food, Drinks , and Dessert were on Point on a Friday night !!! �� Recommend must have in Time..."

Melisa Ramirez

"The Cheesecake was amazing and the Banana Split was even better. If you are in NYC you have to visit..."

Lee Wilson

"Good food, good service and great staff..."

Louise Tonie Sands

"I really enjoyed my sandwich but mad I didn't try no Cheesecake.... What was I thinking! Lol I definitely would come..."

Apollonia Starr Watkins

"We ordered a cappuccino and latte, and they were pretty good! Two of us shared lumberjack, so I would say their portions are quite big! Eggs were..."

S LEE

"This place is great. The food was very delicious and filling. Our bartender Travis was very polite and quick with service 🙂 He checked in..."

Jeremiah Ramon

"We did not have reservations but we only waited 5 minutes before our party of 4 was sat on a Tuesday night. The restaurant tables are packed pretty..."

Addy Merrill

"Oh My God! It was one of the most delightful experiences for us to step in here. We came back a total of 3 times, both for breakfast and lunch. The..."

András Balogh

"As a tourist, the location and experience is amazing. Love the diner vibe on the inside and the whole theme of the place. From a food perspective,..."

Kevin

"What a fun experience! As New York tourists, this was a lovely lunch on our Times Square and Broadway visit. Lunch special of Matzo Ball Soup and Egg..."

Laurence Jackson

"The menu is huge, so lots of options to choose from. The location is popular for tourists, and the dining room is very large and spacious. I found..."

C R

"I been here many times and this is the best location in Manhattan. The place is super big, lots of seating and have a bar. Our waiter was really nice..."

Adriana De Pitkin

"The original spot for authentic New York cheesecake. This cheesecake is famous for a reason: it’s thick, creamy, decadent and you can’t stop..."

Myriam Ward

"Ate here for breakfast at 10:00; we didn’t have to wait more than 5 minutes; party of 2 and we sat at the counter… I had the western omelet with..."

Ross DePanfilis

"I’m so happy I stopped off here! This was my first time visiting Juniors in Manhattan, truth be told I only knew of the Brooklyn location (where I..."

Mariana Allsop

"Excellent food and great service. Everything we ordered arrived very fast and our waiters very always very kind and attentive. Omelettes, pancakes,..."

J A

"We love this location! The Broadway decor is so cool! The plain cheesecake and fresh strawberry cheesecake are amazing! We had Ty as our server and..."

Bill Almond

"Very Touristy. So I normally don't like to eat at places like this but we were hungry and looking for a quick bite. If I've ever eaten here in the..."

James Leong - Realtor Associate - KW

"Great location for juniors. Not the same experience as the original location in Brooklyn, but the food is very close to what you get in Brooklyn...."

Adonis ElFakih

"Always have a great experience visiting Juniors on New York holidays. Service is excellent and fast. Portions are large so you won’t leave hungry...."

Matt

Squires Diner

86/100 (6439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Enjoyed breakfast! Great place, food and..."

Andre Atman Sur

"Had breakfast here & it was EXCELLENT! The place is clean & the people were courteous and friendly. Will return..."

Val Wilson

"We walked in without knowing a thing about the diner. I am glad that we did walk-in here. We ordered Shrimp stuffed with crab meat, Chicken cordon..."

Rudra Sinha

"Best deal in the city! Always consistently good..."

Mary Beth Schlichte

"Excellent food and service!! Thomas made us feel at home! Thank..."

Jeanne Taylor

"Been Eating here with my whole family since day 1 they opened up. WOLFS was here b4 them. Billy the Owner is cool guy. Very friendly. His son Frank..."

Chris Allstar

"Best diner..."

Alyssa Lapertosa

"I had the bozy brunch and it was great. Not my favorite choice in the chicken style, but none the less still delicious. There was really good flavor..."

Quen

"One of our favorite breakfast addresses during our one week stay end of may. It's actually a typical diner but luckily a bit hidden in the second row..."

Julian W.

"I have trouble finding tasty places for breakfast in the downtown area but this one is a winner! Service is definitely a 10! Great people who make..."

Echi

"Was visiting for a few days and found this wonderful spot in the financial district. Great service, huge menu, very reasonably priced, good portions...."

Jon Palmer

"During my stay in NYC every morning I had breakfast at Squire’s Diner and every time it was just perfect. The staff was absolutely friendly and..."

Alexander Atanassov

"Nice service, nice food - good to have a diner in FiDi area! The food portion was incredible. The quality is..."

JiShun Zhou

"Friendly service, delicious food. Very close to EVERYTHING. Will definitely return next time I’m in town..."

Jessica KnockOut

"A really top-notch club sandwich with freshly made grilled chicken... You know you want..."

Max Schwartz

Paul's Da Burger Joint

86/100 (6342 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Paul's has been around since the late 80s - 1989 to be exact. I've been coming here since the early 2000s when the train tracks still ran over your..."

D D

"Food was delicious and tasted fresh. They gave very little fries with the burger. Very good..."

Lion & Poodles adventures

"The burger was great! The service was excellent. The price was a value for what you got, and the atmosphere was..."

Jeff Danevich

"The 2nd Avenue burger was awesome! The Gravy Fries were super crispy and the gravy was..."

Alan Goodman

"A "hidden" gem in NYC. One of the best burgers I've eaten! Really delicious NYC style burger, big juicy pattie but very tender, the bacon gives that..."

Mariano Levitan

"I wanted to give it 3 stars but the meat quality and everything was cooked really well otherwise it was really bland. Fries were good though. Final..."

WKUK B

"This place literally is an old school hole in the wall type of place. The place isn’t beautiful or well decorated. The tables are retro and so are..."

Ali Vidler

"I think that you get the most bang for your buck for the burgers at Paul's da Burger Joint. They restaurant offers a wide variety of burgers to it's..."

HKN90

"Dive burger joint. Good food cheap. They do a 5 star job of having 1 star atmosphere. Definitely a good spot when you crave a burger or hot dog..."

Lee Silverman

"The food is delicious 😋🤤 A friend told me the burger 🍔 here is really good. I tried it and went back then I referred a friend who also loved..."

Jane Leung

"5 stars is not enough! Very nice service & atmosphere. Personally, this became my favorite burger place in town. Patty is so juicy and perfect 👍..."

Hanna Byun

"Super friendly staff and we weren’t expecting that. The Eastsider was a big burger so come prepared for a full..."

Joe Tan

"Four and a half stars - Really good, thick and juicy burgers, good milkshakes, decent fries, and a fun no nonsense attitude from the staff make this..."

Dan C

"Excellent burger and nice staff. Went on a 12 mile bike ride after eating it for lunch in 90 degree heat and felt no adverse effects. I love burgers..."

Charlie O'Neill

"These were the BEST burgers I have eaten in a LONG time! YUM!!! They grind their own meat! It was recommended to our family by an AMAZING tour guide..."

Natalia Spinelli

"Thick patties grilled covered under metal goblets. Does not get better than this. When you have it, you want to come back. This is the most..."

Jenda Wu

Gemini Restaurant

86/100 (4748 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent spot. Food was awesome, service great.....highly..."

Genevieve Youngblood

"Gemini Diner (Formerly Crete Coffee Shop) goes back to my childhood when two guys (Steve & Gus) from The Island of Crete bought this Murray Hill..."

Blair Boyer

"Very pleased! I have specific food allergies and the staff was able to accommodate my needs. The food was delicious and the service is great and the..."

Erica Boni

"oh my god fabulous service, freshly squeezed Orange juice, delicious food. Topped with nice..."

Elizabeth McNeilly

"Love this Diner. Their food is delicious, portions are big and excellent service. I had their gyro deluxe and it was..."

Kristine Wii

"Best waffles in Manhattan. Very traditional American diner - my favourite place for breakfast in..."

Aaron Brazier

"Based on my Mediterranean omelette and coffee which was excellent and bold. 5..."

Robert Risi

Metro Diner

85/100 (4494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of our top 5 diner experiences and tastiest food selections in NYC. My first time, sure won't be my last. The Cream of Turkey soup was a hit, the..."

Trae Alécia

"Really nice place with helpful staff. I had California omelette which was great. Good tasty food and fair prices. I recommend it if you are in the..."

B Przystawski

"I came her with my bf to have a nice breakfast. We were immediately greeted and allowed to sit wherever we’d like. I’m new to NYC so I’m still..."

Dawn Welters

"An American diner straight outta the movies! It was so busy but they seated us pretty quickly and there was no wait to be served or get our food...."

julie birkett

"Nice, homely diner serving common breakfast and lunch options. I opted for the egg white low cholesterol omelet (with hashbrowns and 2 slices of..."

Danak D

"Food was great. Staff were attentive and friendly. All in all enjoyed dining here. Highly..."

Patrick Bullard

"Went on Christmas looking for a good spot to eat and the food did not disappoint! The prices were certainly a bit more than your average diner but it..."

Yaniris Ramos

"Good food for a coffee shop. Too bad you cant get a medium rare burger. Came out medium but still good. Generous pour on the house red that wasnt bad..."

MO

"Line moves quickly, breakfast was delicious, staff are friendly and attentive, great vibe, full menu, love the history notes on back of..."

Stephanie Crain

"Ordered take out, pancakes w/ turkey sausage & a side of fries. Everything was really good. They definitely have some delicious French fries. The..."

Ofunneamaka O

Hudson View Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Fournos Theophilos

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a cute place. The downstairs is great for buying deserts or coffee that smells amazing. Upstairs, they have dinner. Their server is really nice...."

Sonia Etelis

"If you feel homesick for Astoria, this is where you go. Great Greek food choices with a coffee shop and a variety of Greek pastries. Friendly staff..."

Oleg Kurbatskiy

"The food is delicious!!! I got lentils & rice as my base with sides of Greek salad and black eyed beans salad and roasted lamb. The portions are too..."

Heejin Kim

"Someone likened Fournos Theophilos to Eataly when describing it to me. Perhaps but on a much smaller scale. Fournos Theophilos is thoughtfully put..."

Eleni Palmos

"Authentic Greek Food in a great atmosphere. Make sure you try the Freddo Espresso Coffee along with a delicious spinach..."

george karagiannis

"Great addition to Midtown. I enjoyed customizing a hearty snack at the yogurt bar, which offered two types of Greek yogurt and a unique array of..."

Samuel Hougie

"My husband & I spent $32 for 2 bowls of lunch. You can choose for each plate 1 main, 2 sides and 1 base. In quantity it's pretty decent. The only..."

Maria Jaimes

Lexington Candy Shop

85/100 (2416 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I started following them on FB a while ago and just wanted to come here for lunch during our stay I will admit that I was a bit disappointed by the..."

Jeanette Haswell

"Ran across this place after visiting the MET with my son and stopped in eat lunch. Had burgers, onion rings and coconut cake. All delicious and..."

Elizabeth Diaz Ruiz

"Its so comforting to know that some part of old, un-jaded New York exists. I have been going there since I was a kid with family and friends. I still..."

Elizabeth Bruce

"Outstanding, my family and I came here yesterday 23rd June and had the best milkshakes ever.. service was excellent and they lived our English accent..."

Bex Lumbard

"Loved it!! It was worth the walk! I am from Argentina and stayed in NY last week. Had a great time with Guillermo and Angelo! The buffalo burger was..."

Jennabay Crochet

"Like stepping back in time... You swing open the door into a bustling lunch counter and the smells and sounds of a simpler time wash over you. The..."

Jake Blevins

"Amazing food and service! Old school diner that doesn't..."

Chris Bowser

"Lexington candy is the best place for milkshakes in the whole..."

George E Stavrianos

"What a gem of a place. Loved..."

Julie Patterson

"The wait staff was so much fun. The space is genuine, the food is comfortable and familiar and the floats - worth every..."

Eunice Alicea Hudak

"Delicious burger, good Coca Cola. Excellent cheesecake. Classic and unpretentious. A..."

Anne Kelly

"Love it there! The best cheeseburgers and they serve real ice cream! Flavor of the month is..."

Joanne Abrams Shapiro

"The best american breakfast in town..."

Patrice PatPatoch

"LCS is home to me & my friend. We go there everyday. Sometimes twice a day. Just love the staff &..."

Kim Dookie

"Overall I liked this place. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, and the traditional Coca-Cola float with vanilla ice-cream is a must if you are nearby. Food..."

Fabio Biocchetti

"The floats here taste just as good and cool as they look. I’m not sure how else to get a more authentic soda, so good luck trying. This place has..."

Dimitri Katsabanis

"Amazing restaurant, they are very friendly but please note as the place is not that big you might need to wait for 5-10mins to be seated on a normal..."

edt ttt

"Have lived on the UES for 9 years and don't know why it took us so long to finally come to Lexington Candy Shop. Little bit of a wait (20 minutes)..."

David Penny

"Typical American old school diner vibes with a bunch of breakfast and sweet options. Especially famous for their old-fashioned Cola including a scoop..."

Surab

"Lexington Candy Shop is a nostalgic oasis on the Upper East Side, a charming throwback to classic diners. The vintage decor and soda fountain counter..."

Roberto Naccache

"I found this place online and had to try it! We went on a Sunday morning and feared a long waiting time but there were few people. We were seated and..."

Ann Dejonckheere

"Delicious sandwiches!!! Highly recommend the Lexington special. Of course we got the coke and we thought it was less carbonated than usual which was..."

Queeny Qiu

"I'm not going to lie I want to go here to try the Coca-Cola made the old-fashioned way and we ended up staying for breakfast. The nostalgia of old..."

YYZREVIEW

"The wait for a seat was no longer than 10min, despite there being a line outside. Easy to read menu, and they allow you to record/watch them making..."

Cynthia Isabel

"This place was amazing to visit, I had an egg cream, coke, coke float, and cookies and cream milkshake, split between 2 people. All of my drinks were..."

Nick Aquino

"This place is unique and definitely feels like an old school diner. The breakfast was yummy, the coca cola float was good also. A good place to come..."

Guspacho M.

"A decoration from the middle of the last century, it accompanies the traditional service of soda with the nectar of coca cola, in a preparation that..."

Juan J. Moreno

"A beautiful place in New York to taste an old fashioned coca cola with ice cream! You can't leave Manhattan without trying it! Highly..."

Esteban Berdote

Joe Jr

85/100 (1843 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome, small homie diner. Phenomenal breakfast and like everybody states exactly what a diner should taste like. It does have indoor and outdoor..."

Jessy

"Food and service was more than outstanding. Don't be deceived by the appearance....its small but clean. Fast and friendly service! Lucas is..."

Hudson

"Absolutely perfect food, the best chicken and waffles I've had in the city. Awesome, quick service. Food was all delicious and fresh. Prices are..."

Miglydon

"If you like old school diners this is the spot!! Great eggs and burger dishes. Really good French onion soup. Small dinery..."

Matt Auerbach

"Classic American diner experience. The staff were pleasant enough but it’s no nonsense. The food (omelettes) came quickly; it all tasted good with..."

Alexandra Rees

"Small quaint corner eatery. I choose to sit at the counter, a throwback to last century. My service was quick and professional. The food was..."

Mike T.

"Came here with my sister to have an after Christmas brunch. Place is small but nice. Service was great and the food was good. I had the pizza burger..."

Cindy Ortiz

"Love the old fashioned counter and ability to watch your food get made. The portions were generous and the quality high. I had the LEO omelette and..."

David Rosenbloom

"To do something simple, with excellence, is not easy. I have eaten the classic two egg, sausage, home fries and toast breakfast all over NYC, and..."

Jason Yung

"Classic Diner spot in Gramercy. Their Burger Deluxe special might be the best deal in the area. Prices are very very reasonable given the uptick..."

David Chin

Empire Diner

85/100 (2777 ratings)

"Lovely little place for dinner! A tad expensive, but to be expected. The restaurant itself is super cute and feels like you’re in a real diner. I..."

Isabelle Aengenheyster

"We had lunch at this veritable institution in Chelsea and were not disappointed. If it’s good enough for Che and Miranda then of course we gotta go..."

Samson Man

"An incredible brunch spot and delightful ambiance. The Pastrami Smoked Salmon was perfect. Would highly recommend the Chicken & Waffles as..."

Maureen Tremblay

"An upscale twist on the traditional diner. Service was efficient and friendly. Took advantage of the covered outdoor area so we could people watch..."

hubtowndave

"This has been the best dinner I have even been, they sat us down in one of the best pots outside, and even the temperature was perfect. Our waiter..."

Arielis Contreras

"A lovely outdoor dining experience, both casual yet elegant. Offerings on par with the finest of restaurants and timely, courteous service round out..."

S.C. S

"This is right around the corner from a friend's apartment, so we go here a lot. The food is consistently good and the staff friendly. I think I have..."

Janice McDonald

"The burger was one of the best I’ve ever had, and as for the truffle oil and Parmesan fries - wow. They just need to sort out the flushing..."

Betty L.

"After a day of exploration, this upscale diner was a special treat. From the table seating and the wait staff, to the menu option....very well..."

P Collins

"Excellent upscale diner for delicious food and drinks. I’ve been for both brunch and dinner and both have been great experiences. It’s perfect..."

Drianne Laliberte

"Although “ Diner” in name , the Empire menu is quite upscale and delicious. One of the best meals we’ve ever had in NYC ! Bravo to the Chef and..."

goldeneagle6

"As one of the few places open before noon, I ended up here due to a lack of options. Pleasantly surprised by the breakfast menu and the cocktails. I..."

Kathleen Bates

"My friend and I went to this restaurant and it’s a great place for enjoy the brunch, Many outdoor seating. The price is very reasonable because the..."

camila suarez

"Historic staple of NYC, food on point as expected from a high-end Diner, only complaints were- I asked the served to wrap up my meal to go and he..."

Alex Milanes

"Fantastic service! The host and bartenders were friendly, helpful, and uncomplicated. Had such a great time. Looking forward to coming..."

Mark Canlas

"We were really happy and had a good time there. Nothing to complain about. Everything was delicious, the service was perfect and the diner is just..."

The Matthews

"Stumbled across this lovely place. We had breakfast. Delicious..."

lynda hubbard

Madison Restaurant - First Ave

Wheelchair Accessible

"Walked by this spot several months ago on a summer stroll and decided it would be a great choice for a night bite with my long term walking partner...."

Christina Parker

"We had great times at Madison restaurant The food was great the options available was amazing I think I will come back real soon also It was the..."

Daniel Alarcon

"Solid local diner. Amazing how expensive diner’s have gotten recently but still a nice option for a low-key, comfort food..."

Jordan Finger

"We were immediately seated during peak lunch hours on a Friday. Plenty of seating in the back on of the diner. We shared the hot pastrami lunch..."

Steph W

"Classic American diner which I visited today for late lunch after passing it a day earlier. I have reviewed the online feedback so came back today on..."

Veronika Szabó

"Food is delicious and big portion, staff is always attentive and friendly. My go to neighborhood..."

Jo C

"What has been probably a standard American spot for many will be quite unique for most travellers. This place has a period American diner charm that..."

Ravi Thyagarajan

"Very very kind it was open late. How very accessible bathrooms. And just amazing vibe all here. The food was nice and hot well put together. And the..."

Leila Shanley

"I have been coming here for over 13 years and it never disappoints. Do yourself a favor and try the challa bread french toast. Make sure to bring a..."

Pamela Licata

"I thought this was overpriced at first. But when the food came to the table portions were ginormous making everybody's meal for two..."

Mark “Jersey Mark” Jehan

"Everything about my experience here was fantastic. The food was great service was even better. Quite pricey but that’s what you get in this area. I..."

Michael Ostuni

"An absolute institution in this neighborhood! And really in NYC for that matter. Good food, great portions, and classic NYC diner feel. Great for..."

Scott Matus

"The prices are very high for a diner. The food is good though. More of a Greek diner, doesn’t have potato latkes, which I really wanted. Their..."

Hannah Rose Schonwald

"This is the classic Greek Diner Coffee Shop. Hamburgers the size of a side of a steer, gargantuan slabs of cake, but the biggest draw is the crowd..."

Kenneth Karan

"Very good, attentive service. Try BLT w/ avocado & egg over-easy 😋 ! Andie Approved 🐾..."

DR13

"Super cool place with very friendly staff, the nice host even gave us some dessert on the house. Great experience and..."

Shkar Abdulla

"Got the Chicken Parmesan With penne pasta and Tossed salad. The chicken Parm was perfect. Penne was ok. Salad was good. The bread tasted more challah..."

Patrick Flanagan

Bus Stop

85/100 (1010 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our first time stopping in, and we enjoyed a great meal. The menu is large, prices are good, portions are substantial and all our dishes and drinks..."

Chris P

"This was a cute little brunch spot. Although small and cozy their service was very attentive. The food was delicious as well. We tried calamari, the..."

Jacqueline Aguilar

"Wonderful cozy neighborhood brunch with nice service and vibes ✨ We shared the French’s toast and I got steak and eggs, it’s was all delicious..."

Patrick Whitner

"Great all around! Fair price point and good-sized portions. Everything we had was very good but the chocolate chip pancakes were certainly the top..."

James

"I initially stopped here because of Taylor Swifts song “The 1” the lyrics go “I thought I saw you at the bus stop I didn’t though” Now I..."

Ciandria Francis

"We stumbled across this place for lunch and it was such good luck. I got the chicken avocado sandwich and it was unbelievably delicious! My partner..."

James Horan

"Their breakfast specials come with coffee or tea and fresh made OJ. It’s perfect. The Sunny Side Eggs over Focaccia was the best open faced..."

Jessica Lynn Shull

"Cute little place on a charming corner (literally a bus stop) that’s been around forever. I used to go here years ago and just came back for the..."

ESB NYC

"Bus stop cafe is one of my favorite diners in the west village. Truly a no frills diner with reasonable prices, which is surprising for the east..."

Zack Frankel

"Nice place for a quick morning breakfast. Went in on a Sunday late morning, got a table in 15 minutes. Got a veggie omelette, the taste was good. The..."

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