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Tom's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Heights

782 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Becca S. writes: Ever since J moved to Prospect Heights I've been trying to persuade him to play hooky with me one morning so we could get breakfast at Tom's, but up until now he's been all determined to get to work and whatnot. So silly! This morning, however, I…

Jackson Hole
Neighborhood: Queens/Astoria Heights

6935 Astoria Blvd
Jackson Heights, NY 11370

panayota p. writes: there is only one rule in jackson hole: you do NOT order a salad. if you do, a one-pound mass of uncooked beef comes flying at your face. okay fine, so that doesn't actually happen, but it should...

now that i've gotten that out of the way, here's the…

Odessa Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

119 Avenue A Frnt
New York, NY 10009

Alicia D. writes: Oh, Odessa... You are always there for me, day and night, when the diner food cravings hit.
Like last night when I had dinner plans elsewhere but was canceled on at the last minute... And by that, I mean my friend backed out of plans an hour after we…

Georgio's Country Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

801 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Sam C. writes: Everyone else has told you about the food (which is at the top end of the diner scale).

What they didn't tell you is that this is THE place in New York to spot famous and almost famous bands. There are numerous recording studios just a block away,…

Waverly Restaurant

385 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10014

fernando v. writes: I'm unofficially blacklisted from this establishment.

I order a turkey cheeseburger deluxe and fried calamari at 3am. Under the influence of alcohol. Minutes later I pass out on the couch, involuntarily, in front of the computer, while Yelping.

I wake…

Big Nick's Burger and Pizza Joint
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2175 Broadway
Between 76th and 77th Streets
New York, NY 10024

PJ G. writes: The menu reads like a Russian novel; we're talking thick!
The incredibly tiny interior is a time capsule of old New York City. The counter even has the twisty bar stools.
Perfect place to wander in drunk and yearning for thick juicy steak fries at 4…

Diner 24
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

102 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Jennifer E. writes: oh. my. god. I just got back from Diner 24, and it might have been the best meal I've had on my trip to NYC. The disco fries are effing unbelievable. *heaven* I ordered the grilled cheese, which comes on focaccia bread, with bacon and tomato. It…

Igloo Ice Cream Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

2226 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105

panayota p. writes: i simply love igloo. they have healthy options as well as the good tasting fatty stuff. my usual is the california wrap (i add grilled chicken) with waffle fries (ok, not so healthy!) and some honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping...mmm....…

Relish

225 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Nadja M. writes: My boyfriend is a vegetarian. In a former life this would've been a deal breaker, but he's awfully attractive and has lots of money (kidding, i kid). Anyway, I now relegate myself to meat once a week at brunch because, I am a black woman and I…

Cafe Edison
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

228 W 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

A J. writes: Sub-par burgers, Regular pickles...but solid deli sandwiches, great steak fries, and tasty slaw ...I probably hadn't eaten here in 10 years, and aside for the super-yummy matzo ball soup, I had almost completely forgotten how comfy the place is.…

Big Daddy's Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

239 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003

RoDERICK a. writes: who's my Daddy? Big Daddy, thats who!

being from Jersey, i'm used to hitting up a greasy ass diner around 2 in the morning, after a night of debauchery and excess. Unfortunately, you could never find a nice trashy diner in New York. I'm not saying Big…

Jerry's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

101 Prince St
New York, NY 10012

nicole c. writes: A diner in SoHo? who would have thought?
I went in during my recent NYC trip for the sole purpose of my good 'ol friend waiting on me at the bar. The retro interior, with the modern bar drinks matched rather well.

I had the most exhilerating and…

Red Flame Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

67 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Liz S. writes: I love diners. I REALLY love NY diners. I REALLY REALLY love NY Greek diners.

Red Flame is a very reliable, traditional Greek diner. It can get crowded at lunch time, so I enjoy it for a good greasy breakfast or late-night dinner.

At diners, you…

Family Corner Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Steinway

2102 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105

kristine r. writes: Family Corner is quite possibly the smallest diner you'll ever step into. It's also probably one of the coziest and homiest that you'll find. True to its name, it seems to be family run and you definitely get that vibe as soon as you walk in.…

Pop Diner
Neighborhood: Queens/Elmhurst

8026 Queens Boulevard
Elmhurst, NY 11373

GarGuPi L. writes: You can call this the "retro diner". Menu is a mix of Asian, Spanish, and of course American meals. They've specials every night and each includes a salad/soup, a dessert, and sometimes a beverage (depends on which special you get). The food is…

Harrie's Cafe and Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

1407 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

Adina B. writes: Midtown Manhattan is chock full of bakeries, delis, chain restaurants, etc. But is honestly nice to find just a diner, especially in the theater district/times square area.

I ordered lunch from them the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. It…

Westville East
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

173 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Rocky P. writes: As sister restaurants, Westville and Westville East clearly share the same high-quality genes: the same menu and as far as I can tell, the quality of the food is the same. I pretty much order the same thing every time I go: mac and cheese, then 4…

City Limits Diner

200 Central Ave
White Plains, NY 10606

Lex C. writes: Updated 7/07
It's true-- if you're looking for shitty diner food (a la IHOP), you won't find it here. I don't see why this is a point of contention though.

City Limits is not your average greasy spoon. In fact, "diner" is really a misnomer, kind of…

H.K. Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

523 9th Ave
New York, NY 10018

Lindsay K. writes: The rumors are true. Sorry HK, what you do in food you lose in service.

You are like the pretty girl that treats men like crap. You're the glamorous job with the long hours. You're all face, no brain.

At least you have outdoor seating. You saucy minx.

Country Pancake House

140 E Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Lois W. writes: a local favorite, and rightfully so. apparently people in ridgewood like their shoes expensive and their pancakes cheap (but tasty!). first let me explain about ridgewood. it seems to always be threatening to become posh to the point of unpleasant…

Junior's Times Square
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

Julie K. writes: After CA visiting, my first eagerness was 'New York style - Cheese Cake'.. wasn't in mood to Brooklyn... had enough traveling already...
OK... then let me be one of crazy visitors...
yuke! Even there's no event or no superstar in Time Square,…

Mayrose
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

920 Broadway
New York, NY 10010

Sean S. writes: So I wander through New York in a tee shirt past 9 pm on a surprisingly warm March evening. Union Square is packed to the gills, Whole Foods is hopping but I want an experience not a quick pop in the mouth with organic treats, per se. I look around…

Morning Star Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

949 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10022

Michele T. writes: Great diner food with great service. I expected a saucy attitude filled waitress that would lose her patience with me while deliberating over the vast menu. Actually the bus boys and servers were friendly and didn't rush me at all.
I got the Mexican…

New Venus Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

252 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Russ W. writes: I have had decent experiences at the New Venus Diner. It's a delightfully close place for me to get my grub on, and they deliver super quickly as well!

My typical order from here is chicken fingers, a baked potato, and a tossed salad. Their…

Manhattan Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2180 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Scott R. writes: I've tried this place a couple times for breakfast. The pancakes were pretty good and came w/ a lot of fruit. The eggs were ok. The multi-grain waffle was near inedible.

I plan on sticking with Big Nick's or Viand for my UWS diner needs....

Galaxy Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

665 9th Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10036

maria d. writes: The place to go for fries & a sandwich after a movie at AMC. Within walking distance from PABT, which works out well for us losers who had to schlep it back to NJ (last bus leaves at 1.30am!)

Cozy Soup & Burger
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

739 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

Michael F. writes: This review is based 90% on the burger. I know. Get over it.

THE QUEST FOR BURGACIOUSNESS**: CHAPTER 7

GENESIS: 1.7

7. And on the thirteenth DAYYYYYYyyyyYYY (no, the LAWWWD is not superstitious, you DoWarK) .... the LAWWD was checking out NYU coeds when…

Around the Clock 24 Hour Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

8 Stuyvesant St
New York, NY 10003

Javier M. writes: Why in the world would this be a default place on Saturday nights at 3:00am? Hmm.. maybe because you just want to have a neutral place to sit down and order some early breakfast with a party of 10.. no hassle...

Maybe because you simply want a…

Gracie Mews
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

401 E 80th St
New York, NY 10021

brooke W. writes: My boyfriend and I love Gracie Mews, and we used to live on the same block as it. The best food in the neighborhood, if you are into that kinda stuff. we loved the bacon and eggs--I particularly liked that they had a one egg option. Burgers and…

Johny's Luncheonette
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

124 W. 25th Street
New York City, NY 10001

Rob L. writes: I'll quote an article the NYT published a few years ago, and posted on the wall at Johny's:

"The mother of all father and son hole in the walls"

This breakfast/lunch-time gem is like a sitcom with an excellent cast of characters adding to the…

Deluxe on Broadway
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2896 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Tina R. writes: Why everyone gotta be hatin' on Deluxe???

This is one of the best, if not the best, reasonably-priced place to eat within a 3-block radius of Columbia, as far as I'm concerned (and I have a friend or two who agree with me). The outdoor seating is…

Miriam
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

229 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Lily T. writes: i went to cobble hill yesterday to have brunch with a friend. on my way from the bus stop to her apartment, i noticed that a Miriam had opened on court st (i was already familiar with Miriam from its park slope location, and although i've never…

Crimson Lights Cafe
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

896 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Tamara W. writes: Great atmosphere. Nice staff. Great place to get a burger or some good old fashion Caribbean (particularly Bajan) home cooking!

Tops Diner

500 Passaic Ave
East Newark, NJ 07029

Janelle T. writes: Tops is good stuff. I've never been here late night as it's a bit out of the way and not in the greatest part of town, but I've eaten both breakfast and lunch here and it was pretty damn good.

Typical diner food, but I feel like they do a way better…

Joe's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

349 Court Street
New York, NY 11230

Heath R. writes: I love places like this: small, local holes in the wall that don't offer any pretention or misdirection but serve up quality diner fare with friendly service in a family-friendly setting. I was amazed at how open the floor plan was -- the restaurant…

LoSide Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

157 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Phoenix F. writes: Anytime you are at a inner city diner, and a man remarks aloud "this is the best hollandiase sauce I've ever had" then you know you're in a good spot! I love this little place because they have great food, good service, and its directly across from…

Doctor's Cave Cafe
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

856 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

David N. writes: This place is a neighborhood favorite of mine. Discovering this place was a true blessing when I first moved to Bed Stuy and trying to find a place that serves healthy food.

Doctors Cave has been around for 10 years, much longer than the current…

The Suburban Diner

172 N State Road 17
Paramus, NJ 07652

Heath R. writes: Almost forgot to review this one! C. and I stopped here for dinner on the way to the Catskills on Friday night. At around 7:30 p.m., the place was packed. We were lucky to get a two top. Our waitress, Lorraine, was slightly awkward and eager --…

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