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Categories: Bakeries, American (Traditional), Desserts [Edit]
Neighborhood: DowntownDeKalb Ave (B, M, Q, R)
Nevins St (2, 3, 4, 5)
Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (A, C, G)
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The restaurant itself gets a 5. Two things bothered me to stop from giving it a 5. The waiter was rude, all we did was say please and thank you and couldn't be more nice, yet the attitude never changed. He took a long time to come back and refill drinks, little frustrating. The other thing, bathrooms are upstairs? Makes little sense to me, have to basically go through the kitchen, up a long flight of stairs to a little bathroom. But they have an attendant? Weird.
On to the food. Awesome. Got a combo reuben, pastrami and corned beef. Was phenomenal. The cheesecake is the best I've ever had. Get it for mine and my fathers birthday each year. Strawberry cheesecake, so good. Had a chocolate shake as well, damn. So good.
Basically you'll enjoy yourself here if you don't mind the bathroom thing and you don't have the waiter I had. Great place, though.
Something you must know about this fellow Yelper. I'm a cheese fanatic. Cheesy pizzas, gourmet cheese right into the mouth off the knife, cheese & crackers, cheese & wine, mac 'n cheese, cheesy baked potatoes, cheesy pasta, cheesy soups, cheesy salads, cheesy fries, cheesy movies...you name it. But if you really want to floor me good, nothing does it better than a fat slice of silky, creamy cheeseCAKE.
This brings us to Brooklyn and Juniors.
Yeah, Junior may not look like much outside...Yeah, it really is just an old-fashioned style diner. Yeah...so it serves up gourmet burgers, caesar salads, soups, etc....but I came here for one thing in particular.
CHEESECAKE.
I've seen a lot of cheesecakes. Maybe not all the cheesecakes in the world, but a lot. A single slice of any of Junior's cheesecake to order is, no kidding --- the size of a 7-year old's tennis shoe, sans laces. A full grown german shepherd could have it be a challenge to down that in less than two bites. But oh, there is nothing wrong with a super-sized cheesecake. Never. Ever.
I was standing at the gates of heaven at first glance at that strawberry glazed chunk of buttery white temptation...but ultimately ended up somewhere in a private room where Jesus and God must call their sleeping quarters...immediately right after my first mouthful of that creamy, buttery ambrosia.
Okay, okay. It's a slightly exaggerated. It was not anything close to being a truly religious experience for the palate. However, I would certainly skip Sunday mass for one of these bad boys, and don't think I would have a hard time convincing God's best guys on Earth to do the same.
Another plus for Junior's? I paid less per square-feet of cheesy-cake goodness there than I would at any run-of-the-mill Cheesecake Factory location. AND I got my fill. Oh yes, I got my fill.
Now to plan my next NY trip...
Date Attended: 11/14/09, Saturday
So you're an out of towner like me and have seen the Making the Band episode where Diddy sends the contestants walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to get him some cheesecake and want to try it too.
Well, I had the breakfast plus a strawberry shortcake cheesecake. Ehh.. nothing real special to note here. I had eggs and bacon. There was a lot of fat on these bacons, I've had better. The cheesecake was ok, pretty cheesy and sweet. The best part I'd have to say was the waitress. She was pretty courteous and nice.
Okay, I had Junior's cheesecake for the very FIRST time! The first thing I noticed when I walked in, was a homeless man, sitting INSIDE the restaurant on the floor by the entrance begging for change.
I got the chocolate mousse cheesecake topped with chocolate chips. I got one slice to take it to go to eat the next day and it costs $6.75 for one slice. (I ate dinner elsewhere and was still full to eat it)
I got the chocolate mousse cake on Tuesday October 22, 2009 and I was very unhappy when I discovered on the news the NEXT DAY Wednesday October 23, 2009 that there was a MOUSE found in the cheesecake display. I found out about it when my friend posted a picture of it on my Facebook! EWW! Gross!
Apparently, I'm not the only one that likes cheesecake!
(see picture attached)
They should rename the "chocolate mousse cake" and rename it to "chocolate MOUSE cake" instead.
So does that mean the chocolate chips on the cheesecake weren't really chocolate chips afterall? =(
Watch the video about it on the news here: http://ny1.com/7-brook...
Yeah....I usually make my own cheesecake. I think i'm going back to just making my own.
Luckily, I only tried a little piece. Once I saw that on the news....I threw the rest of the cheesecake in the trash.
I tried the Swiss steak burger and the cheesecake with strawberry fruit sauce.
The swissburger was crumbly and tasted "chemically." I don't know what they cook with but the burger was not good. I tried to smother it in mustard. I then tried to smother in ketchup. I finally tried smothering in ranch. Nothing worked.
I was planning on letting the server know that it tasted bad, but he didn't come back until we waited awhile for the check.
We also had the cheesecake. I was not impressed. the texture of the cheesecake was perfect, but there was little to no flavor.
We may have had an off night for the restaurant, but we won't ever go back to find out if it can be better.
cheesecake..cheesecake...cheesecake...Thats all I'm going to say...and yes diddy made those poor fools from making the bank walk all the way from manhattan to bk for this...but u will see why it's everyone FAVE!
service is super quick...and during holidays there is always a line to get cheesecake! def a great place to take friends who are visiting NY or bk for the first time!!!
I did not eat here, but my girlfriend and her friend did - and then brought me home something - I will relay their experience and my own.
Typical diner fare - burgers, sandwiches, breakfast items, etc. Portions are quite large. It was described to me that as dishes came out, unsuspecting women had saucer eyes as foods approached the table. They also had drinks - an apple martini that was pretty much a martini with apple scent, and a tequila sunrise, which was orange flavored tequila. At least you get your money's worth.
They brought me home a Reuben with corned beef and pastrami. Very delicious, even cold. The meat is piled high in the classic deli style, so you need to squeeze the sandwich down to take a bite. Also - I was under the impression that Reuben's were traditionally made with russian dressing - why the hell do I always have to specify to put that on? Make those lame-asses who don't want deliciousness ask to omit it.
I had to sub in some mustard, which is good, but not the same. I would eat their food again.
I've never been to this place but I've had the cheesecake many times and I love it! It's simply flawless, the texture, the taste and every single bite feels so good in your mouth. It works perfect for every occasion, thanksgiving, christmas, dinner party and more. Great dessert.
I love Junior's and a visit to the Original Junior's was great. This one definitely has more character than the one in in the Theater District, and also feels like its more of a neighborhood diner.
I really like how this place still looks like its 1950 inside. Their food is great. My favorite dish has to be the tuna melt and split pea. MMM i wish i could just eat a juniors everyday.
Junior's has the best cheesecake you will ever eat - plain, strawberry, cherry crumb, pumpkin - every flavor is rich and creamy, and out of this world!
as for the other menu items, i can't say since i only come for the cheesecake :)
The place looks like a place from yesteryear. It's typical diner fare with generous portions. The waiter was courteous and attentive. I was boring and ordered a burger which was a typical burger. Nothing exciting but solid. The cheesecake is one of the best New York Cheesecakes around. But as I get older I just can't handle heavy cheesecakes. I guess I'm just a bad New Yorker. Anyways, if you happen to be in the neighborhood stop by for a slice of cheesecake.
Brace yourselves when you walk in. If you walked in, you'll waddle out. And if you waddled in, you may have to be wheeled out. This place has huge portions. The waiters are great and very dapper in their old-style vests and ties. The food is best described as comfort food. But the cheesecake. . .oh the cheesecake! Mercy nurse! Slap your gramma! The cheesecake will rock your world!!! Make the drive to Flatbush people. This place will not disappoint.
I'll get right to the point......a 2 for the food, but a 5 for the cheesecake!!!!! Itt's delicious!!!! If you do eat here, get something safe, like a steakburger, or you'll be sorry!!! Junior's has FAR too many things on its menu for any of them to be GOOD!
But the cheesecake...... it's a SURE THING!!!! Delicious every time!
P.S- Avoid the egg cream at all costs, and choose the Brooklyn location over the touristy Times Square one!!
You know what. I don't really like Junior's. There-- I said it.
I don't understand what other people are eating that makes them think this is a full menu. It's all sandwiches. It's really not that great-- it's just been around for a while. The food tastes okay. I had the special the last time I was here (even though I don't really like it-- I go-- because it's always there!) -- it was A warm turkey sandwich with smoked gouda I believe. It was just a sandwhich-- lots of meat, but definitely cold cuts-- not real turkey off the bird as I would've expected for $13. I could make the same sandwich with $5. I should start charging people to come my house if they love paying for this mediocrity. "THE J. JR's!"
This was the first time I've been there during the playoffs-- a good amount of tv's near the large bar. The cheesecake is good, albeit inconsistant. Sometimes I get huge fresh delicious slices, and sometimes I once again imagine that I could've made this cheesecake myself-- then left it out for a couple of days and charged you $7 for it.
If you want to go, to say you went-- by all means go. If you came on here looking for a great place to eat-- keep looking.
Junior's Cheesecake is the best I have ever had, and Drake would tell you the same.
Growing up I was never really a big cheesecake fan, but Junior's is too good to be true.
I've never had any cake that has tasted as good.
It melts in your mouth so gracefully, and the flavour of it is rich and creamy while remaining subtle and not too overpowering.
My first ever bite triggered a release of seratonin in my brain.
One of the ingredients must be unicorn jizz.
Junior's, like bacon, has the power to end war.
Junior's cheesecake vs. Eileen's cheesecake
FIGHT!
Ordered a pineapple cheesecake & despite being so darn full from lunch, I enjoyed every. single. morsel. of. that. darn. fattening. but. oh. so. delicious. cheesecake! :D
Winner: Junior's hands down!
Okay, this must be heaven. Three of us stopped in one afternoon, somewhere between a whim and a pilgrimage. I'd heard so much about the cheesecake, I wanted desperately to try it, but we hadn't made plans to go that particular day. Well, the wind just blew us there, so there we went.
oh
my
god
Having downed multitudinous amounts of good cheesecake in my life, I must say this was without a doubt at least the 2nd best I've ever had....the best being a vanilla/chocolate swirl made by a long-ago friend who was a baker, for my birthday...but Junior's came within an egg yolk of that!!!
If you desire serenity via your taste buds, then by all means head to Junior's.
I cant eat a whole piece of cake. Cheesecake, regular cake, whatever cake. I have no sweet tooth, but I can admit it. For mothers day, I decided to send my mom, who lived in the midwest (small town) one of these. "Oh this is from my son in new york" I knew thats how she would preface every slice she handed out at work or home, and she likes to be proud so why not. She loves cheesecake, but her only degree of measurement has been wal-mart cheese cake.
She liked the cake. It was the sampler. She said it was huge, and very creamy. I would think that would be a good thing for a cheese cake, she wasn't as happy with it. For 42.00, I was hoping for more. I'm sure she was too. Take this review with a grain of salt, because it's second hand, but just make sure it matches the hype before committing to an entire cake.
Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary ...and it is a weekday and we'll be both working .....so we are celebrating it today Sunday.....
to start it of...we went to the 8:30 am mass ....then proceeded to good ole Juniors for a sumptous breakfast.....(my diet is derailed again...as usual..) ...but this time I went for Soft Scambled Eggs, Scotch Kipper with Onions, Grits, Fresh Orange Juice and Coffee...I think its a healthy breakfast ...I have to get off the Pancakes and the dreaded bacon....Nashad with his usual order of 2 eggsover easy..home friesand toasted whole wheat breadw/ butter...no meat.....
On my way out ...this is where it gets rather hard....just to pass by and ignore all the Sinfully delicious desserts.nicely lined up ...(.cheesecakes, cupcakes, bundt, cookes, pies and brownies )without stopping and getting something to go...gotta have the Red Velvet Cheesecake....can't help it.....
My son gave us a gift card for dinner at a Thai Place in Bayside called BKNY. Their food was great when he brought us there the first time on Mother's day.....I am sure I'll enjoy everything.........Bon Apetit........
This Brooklyn's famous landmark diner located in the corner of Flatbush and Dekalb Ave was founded… Read more »
Cheescake is great, of course. Put it on your list of '50 must try's ' in NYC. Lively clientele.
Let's quit playing here. This is the best place on Earth for cheesecake. It's typical NY where you feel rushed in and out, (but that's coming from a Texan) however, I'd go back at the drop of a hat. I ordered applie pie cheesecake and I've been dreaming of it ever since. I was taken as a treat while visiting my husband's family in BK. I tell ya what, I can't wait to go back. They have a delicious red velvet cake, too. I wanted to cry tears of joy when i ate here.
I went here the other night after enjoying several bourbon drinks at Sycamore. Joseluis A. (Miami Yelper) and I needed something to eat around 1 am so we ended up here. i think it was a wise choice. I would have to agree with him that it was kind of bright in there. They should have a dim "I've been drinking and need food" section for those of us that really just need to try to sober up. ;)
Anyway, I too got a burger and it was pretty good. I was regretting not having ordered onion rings when I saw the ones that came with JL's burger but fortunately he didn't want them so I just ate his and they too were quite yummy.
Watch out for the Junior's mannequin by the register. He might fool you and you might find yourself trying to talk to him. Not that I did that. I knew he wasn't real. ;)
Cool- I get to be review 201!
Yes, they make a very nice cheesecake. It's a taste of old school NY and you gotta make it here for Breakfast someone needs to explain to me how they get their omelets so fluffy.
After walking across the famous Brooklyn bridge, like Day 26, we went straight to Juniors for some cheesecake that P.Diddy is so fond of..
And honestly.. It wasn't THAT great.. Most definitely an experience to eat here. Had the Strawberry Cheesecake.. SUCH A GENEROUS SLICE, enough for two people.. I don't remember how it tastes..
BUT I DO REMEMBER THE MATZAH BALL SOUP!!
I had a cup and it came with one huge ball.. The soup was good, something gentle on my stomach after eating white castle at 2am the night before..
Ambiance is very old school, I loved it.. Our waiter was super nice.. Hit this spot up and see why Diddy loves the cheesecake yourself..
This is a place known for it's cheesecake but it's actually a diner styled restaurant/bar with a full menu and tons of seats.
I'll give 5 stars for desserts, 3 stars for the service and food. 95% of the people who work here are Indian (I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that but it's very unexpected especially for the area). The service is generally no so attentive and never noticeably friendly and the food is pretty mediocre (I would advice against anything fried unless you love tons of greasy batter). The one good thing is that if you do come here for a meal you get free cornbread which might not be authentic but it's certainly addictive.
Many call this place the originator and the king of cheesecake, the place that makes NY famous for the cheesecake. I can't say I've had better cheesecake, the consistency and taste is perfect. The only thing I'm on the fence about is that the bottom is not the graham cracker crust you might expect but a thin slightly soggy sponge cake. I'm not a big fan of this but I realize that it helps the smooth consistency of the cheesecake stand out without screwing that up with you having to chomp down on some thick crust. If you go during the fall they have their seasonal pumpkin cheesecake, if you like pumpkin you will love this. They have a huge list of desserts that are half cheesecake-half cake in one slice which is cool and they also have a huge selection of desserts that aren't cheesecake if that's not your thing. But going to Juniors and not getting some sort of cheesecake is like going to Nathans in Coney Island and not getting a hot dog.
This isn't the best area of Brooklyn so I wouldn't stroll around and explore the area but it's fairly easy to get to via car or extremely easy via subway (it's directly across the street from the DeKalb Ave B/M/Q/R stop)
Junior's is the best when it comes to cheesecake....seriously. The Cherry Coke isn't too shabby either. I haven't been there in awhile but next time I'm in Brooklyn I'm stopping by.
Huge dining area. I think that their menu is a bit pricy for what it is, but the portions are big. As for the cheesecake, yuuuum. I'm new to appreciation of cheesecake, (I used to hate it! the shame) so my opinion is not based on that much experience, but I think that Junior's cheesecake is damn good. I once went with my mother, and she bought their sampler cheesecake, and it was well packaged in dry ice, all ready to go. She was able to lug it on the plane all the way home to buffalo.
3 stars for dining experience, 4 for the cheesecake.
I'm lactose intolerant, but I suffer through the pain at least once a month because I LOVE this cheesecake. It's downtown Brooklyn, so the staff can be quite rude and ghetto at times and I hate giving people my money that act like you're interrupting their day. I could go to the Times Square location, but for some reason the cheesecake doesn't taste the same there. I'll deal with the attitude and the impact dairy products have on my stomach because these cheesecake is that damn good. Never have eaten anything else but the cheesecake.
Let me start by saying that cheese and cake are two of my most treasured foods in life besides meat. When I went to junior's and ordered the devil's food cheesecake and took my first bite I could have left and died a happy little girl. I can't say much for the plain cheesecake but the devil's food cheesecake is a little slice of paradise.
Word of advice: bring a friend. The cake is so decadent that I doubt it can be finished by just one person.
I really never got the hype about Junior's. So many people have raved about it. I went there twice. (I'm all about second chances.) The first time I went, I wasn't too impressed, but I was thinking maybe it just wasn'ta good day for the restaurant. But the second time I went, confirmed why I won't ever be coming back. The place is crappy, the cheesecake (and food) is nasty, and the service isn't the best. I mean, you would think they would at least update the place. But no, it's still crappy looking Junior's. I;ve have better food, including cheesecake, in other places.Save your time and money by passing Junior's. It's a landmark by name only, because the food just isn't that great!
One word, Cheesecake. And, arguably the best cheesecake ever. Junior's has been around for a while and has since become a New York institution, in my opinion. I honestly never eat cheesecake anywhere else because once you've had Junior's you've had best. It can't get any better from here.
p.s. If you've had Veniero's cheesecake before, brace yourself for Junior's.
It was a trek to get there by train, but wow was it worth it!
I had the fresh strawberry cheesecake. The strawberries were fresh, the glaze was just right, not too sweet, and the cheesecake was so deliciously creamy it just melted in my mouth. Yummmyyyyyy!
I didn't come here for the cheesecake. I don't even like cheesecake. But my friend, Heather, visiting from California adores any kind of cake pretty much. She ordered the original cake and was QUITE delighted by her choice.
Our server, Sam, was AS delightful as Heather's slice of cheesecake . Even at 12:30am, he was chipper as can be. And we all know how hard that has to be working at Junior's.
I wasn't even all that hungry, but I definitely indulged in the free pickles and beets. Gotta love diners/delis and their pickles. And then like an angel from heaven, Sam delivered a plate full of cornbread (that came with the chicken strips my other friend, Vonnie ordered???). And although I despise anything in the cake family, I don't discriminate against cornbread.
During our late night feast, we were even serenaded with the familiar tune of "Happy Birthday to You" going on at the table across the way. This party of grown folks decided it would be awesome to celebrate this person's birth at 12:30am at Junior's. And to this Vonnie said:
"Monica, if you ever throw a party for me at Junior's, I will punch you in the face."
Yikes.
Overall, a pleasant dining experience.
Kicked it at Juniors after watching a Broadway show. It looked pretty dang crowded by the time walked right across the street to Juniors. Fortunately, it was only a 10 minute wait for my cousin and me. The place has a bit of a retro diner feel to it. We both scarfed down our solid bricks of strawberry and raspberry cheesecakes with satisfaction and headed off.
Now with cheesecakes, it's always the "after-party" in my stomach that judges how good it is. Sometimes the party in my stomach gets a little too crazy and I don't feel so hot. With Junior's cheesecakes, the party in my stomach was all about joy. No drama at all.
My stomach and I give 4 stars to Juniors. Service was quick and easy. They brought out a French speaking waiter to our neighbors who were probably French tourists who did not speak English because all I heard was a bunch of zhhzhhzhzz sounds of French words.
In one word: OVERRATED.
In more words: you're better off going to the Cheesecake Factory where you will find a whole array of different flavored cheesecakes. I believe Junior's has had it's fair share of fame but it doesn't have the same taste as it used to.
I haven't been to Junior's in Brooklyn in a number of years, but I do have to say I was not disappointed. The food was great. Their free cornbread is my favorite handsdown. Its soft and sweet and melts in your mouth. Just delicious. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, which was so huge that I could not finish it. I brought it home and devoured the remaining portion the next day and it was still just as good. I was too stuffed this time for cheesecake, but they aren't going anywhere, so I will definitely be back.
I FINALLY made it to the infamous Junior's! After years and years and years and years and yeeeeaaarrss of hearing about this place I made it and all I have to say is it's just okay.
Now I'm a sweet tooth junkie if there is anything I love it's definitely sweets! When I first walked it I was in heaven but after one bite I was quickly brought back down to earth. I had the carrot cake cheesecake and it tasted like regular carrot cake and the cheesecake was alright as well. Now the portion was HUGE but I didn't/couldn't it all of that. If you go on a date here, save yourself some money and unwanted calories and share with your date. I have to say though that the service was exceptional VERY exceptional despite of what you hear about NYC.
If you've never been go and I'll probably go again to experience the other things that Junior's has to offer but I'll stick to the Cheesecake Factory for the best carrotcake cheesecake I've ever tasted.
Relatively accessible, check.
Gotten pricey over the years, check.
Creamy, melty, yummy, thick, sweet, delicious....
checkity check check check!
The GREATEST EVER! I was happy to find out that I could get it shipped out to the coast that I am currently on.
So my last night, my girlfriend and I went to Brooklyn to have some YUMMY cheesecake from Juniors! I'm pretty picky when it comes to cheesecake and for the couple of years I lived in NYC, I never found a place that made it well. You know, creamy, rich and cheesy!
Juniors has it all covered. My favorite is their strawberry and their plain. I had there apple crumb which I wasn't really a fan of, but it was still very good. They also have red velvet cake which I do not recommend, as there are a few other places in Brooklyn that make the red velvet far better.
Overall, I love Juniors and I recommend them if you're ever in the big apple and in the mood for some good NY cheesecake!
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