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 got there for 8am and thought we’d be first but actually got the last table!

You can't go wrong with this place. I went there three times during a trip in NYC since the food was great, the service fast, and the prices affordable. I would recommend the eggs Benedict, they are amazing! Perfectly poached eggs and soft hollandaise.

I was pleased to find this restaurant so close to my new home. The restaurant feels cozy despite its small size. The staff delivers attention perfected to the highest standard. Each meal provides the same satisfying experience. You should taste it before making up your mind.

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 Benedict just simply amazing.

You want food that’s good and fast in the morning? This is your place. Great staff, too.

Best cinnamon roll of my life. No cap, no diddy.

John's diner is a must on the list of places to eat in NYC. We were the only non locals in the place and the food was incredibly tasty, large portions, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend the home fries and the French toast. Combine this with friendly service and it makes for one of the best diners I've been to in the US!

Our go to breakfast spot every time we are in NYC. Food is fantastic and service is super friendly.

I had John’s wrap and it was delicious, the steak was perfectly cooked. My husband had an omelette and he said it was very good. The only complaint was the dirty coffee mug my husband was given with his coffee.

Amazing place! Service was fast and friendly, food was absolutely delicious - just what we needed to kick off a day of sightseeing.

If you want a breakfast comfort food type. This is the place!! Best pancakes I ever had. They have different types of pancakes but the plain ones are heaven!! Service is great and fast! They can arrange most plates depending on what you want.

Lovely authentic New York diner. We had breakfast here twice. Food was lovely and generous portions. You can sit at a table or on the bar stools. Staff are friendly and you feel like a new Yorker here. Obviously lots of regulars which is always a good sign. Recommended

Classic American diner atmosphere with yummy diner food, their pancakes were very fluffy

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3rd time coming here this year. Me and my partner love it here, food is lovely, the service is amazing and the atmosphere is incredible due to still like an old American style! The chefs I don’t know how they remember the orders they fascinated me. Overall, when you come to the big city, come to John’s Coffee Shop for breakfast for sure!

Great NYC diner experience. The staff were friendly and service was quick. The food was fantastic!

It's a diner and exactly what you would expect only no greasy spoons! It's clear the the owner hires cooks who love the food they prepare and the servers like being there. I didn't use the bathrooms but everything else seemed clean. We got the Reuben sandwich and Impossible burger with fries and onion rings. Fresh and hot with swift service and great portion sizes! The fries were hot but with lots of fry nuggets (underachieving bits smaller than my little finger). The onion rings were perfect as were the sandwiches. I added Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. We would definitely come back!

John's Coffee Shop was a great find while I was staying nearby. It was the perfect spot for breakfast. The service was friendly and attentive, the servers were quick to top up our coffee. The food was good value for the price.

John’s coffee shop is the best diner in NYC. I came there almost every day during my visit and all of those times the food and the service were amazing. A truly american experience. Definitely going to miss this place and will be back if I have the chance.

When I walked in they were busy and I thought I would have to wait, but they sat me within 30 seconds and got my food within 10 minutes. They work very fast regardless of being busy. I tried one of their omelets and their banana pancakes, they were great! Very comforting food. Even if they are busy, I would recommend waiting for a meal!

Great place to have breakfast - speedy friendly service and a clean establishment. Clearly loved by locals.

The food is delicious, and served quickly. The people serving are really friendly. Our favourite diner! ❤️

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 quick and the food was spot on. Will recommend if you are coming on a small group to have the best experience if you are looking for a sit on place to eat. Manager was super attentive with us and always was walking arround to check that everything was good. We visited on morning of 08/05 we don't know the name of the manager but if reads this you are one of the best manager that I have the opportunity to see working on a restaurant keep the great work.

Had breakfast and it was AMAZING. Usually I can’t really tell the difference with breakfast, an egg is an egg, but the chef did good. I had corned beef hash and eggs, came with hash browns & toast. My husband had a lox and onion omelet that was also delicious. Prices are good. Staff was very pleasant. Definitely recommend!

My go to for breakfast in NYC. Prices are reasonable and food is good. Seems a place the locals like to go to which is always a tick in the box for me. A decent menu, and never had a bad meal. Will return.

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 the line is out the door, be sure to go in first to put your name on the list. I enjoyed the grilled chicken salad melt with onion rings and peppermint tea.

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 cream was good 👍🏻

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We stopped by for breakfast, and despite it being busy, there was no wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, the service was friendly, and everything came out quickly.

I was staying at nearby hotel for a few days. Found this little coffee shop and had breakfast pretty every day. They have good food, fast service, reasonable prices! Thanks guys. Keep it up!

Topical Coffee shop for America. Always full, people are waiting for go inside, but it goes very fast. We waited for our breakfast approx 3‘ Stuff are very friendly and incredible fast and diligent

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My husband and I came to John’s Coffee Shop 3 days in a row for breakfast because we loved it so much. We are both really big on breakfast and we give this place 5/5 stars for the food and service. The space itself was a little tight and there’s a wait on the weekends but it’s worth it.

Lovely little city Coffee shop, food was delicious. Ate in the restaurant the first day, got take out the second day, food and service top notch for both.

Wonderful diner. Clean (no greasy smell in the air that’d stain your clothes), reasonable prices, fast service. Food is solidly prepared. Exactly what you would expect from a good NYC diner

Best breakfast diner in NY!! Very popular and great unfussy ambience! Great breakfast menu selection. Service quick. Food fresh and just what you order! A real NY feel ! Highly recommended and my favorite breakfast place when visiting!!

This is a neat little diner-style restaurant with a variety of breakfast and lunch foods. The service is fast and friendly! Seems to be a pretty busy place so there might be a little bit of a wait but it is worth it! The food is really good and the staff is friendly! The only concern I have us that I saw one if the cooks sniff the bread to my sandwich a few times before putting it on the grill?? Anyways, despite that, definitely 5 stars! Highly recommended!

+6

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 recommend to any spice sensitive friends though. The coffee was good as well. We came a little bit after opening and almost every table was taken. We did manage to get seated though. Our server was really friendly and the food came out quick. The cafe is on a cafe so it was a nice view of the street. Very nice atmosphere to have breakfast.

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 leaving. Definitely recommend!

+3

Visited this diner and was pleasantly surprised by their delicious omelette and French toast - both were spot-on. The service was friendly and welcoming, adding a nice touch to the overall experience. Definitely worth a visit for a cozy and satisfying meal.

I can't say enough about Nick and George and their staff. Great food, great service, affordable prices, every time. I ride from wherever I'm staying in Manhattan go eat breakfast here. Small town hospitality in the big city.

Ate here every morning 3 days in a row while we were staying at the Hilton Millennium hotel. Food is decent diner food made to order, fresh, fast and piping hot. Side of fruit that I ordered was generous portion, beautiful ripe berries, I was pleasantly surprised. Price is beyond perfect. Best of all, service is fast and friendly. Like I said we came back every morning.

Proper American diner serving fresh food. Friendly and comfy surroundings. A great start to any day. Been a few times since the new opening time of 8am PCE (post covid era) and I'm delighted to report John's is thriving. As it fully deserves to be. Had scrambled eggs bacon coffee and English muffin today. Was all tip top. Service is fast efficient New York style, no nonsense, but with an added smile. I love this place. September 2023. I've noticed a subtle change recently from proper home fried sliced potato to frozen shredded potato and today it was not fully cooked through. Needs to be crispy edges and browned nicely. Mine was cold in the middle, and totally white potato. Don't let your standards slip. Please! October 2023. Update. Seems you listened. Today I had a fantastic breakfast. Potato fries were hot, cooked through, and superbly crispy browned. That's what I'm talking about😂 I decided to go in at 0830 this morning to give the griddle an extra half hour of heating up. Maybe that helped, but I'm keen to think it was just better cooking! Let's hope so. Atmosphere today was electric and brilliant. This place rocks. (Sunday morning) October 2024 and John's is buzzing. Busy and thriving. The quality of food is excellent. I love this place. November 2024, Aaaaaarrgghh no you let me down again John's!! It's all about the potato rosti. It clearly comes out a very cold store, and you cook it on the hot plate. But every now and then you get it completely wrong and there's cold uncooked bits in the centre. That's simply unacceptable. In anyone's mind. I even made sure to say "extra well done potato" please. The griddle needs three things to make things tasty and 'right'. Heat, oil, and time. You are using too little of the LAST TWO. TAKE A NOTE PLEASE. UNACCEPTABLE The thing is you are without doubt one of the best breakfast diners in Manhattan. But you need to fix this. Update April 2025: I'm a bit of a regular here and I do really like John's cafe diner. They have really listened to customer feedback and the potatoes are hot, cooked, and brown colour (color😂). I have taken to asking for my English Muffin to be well toasted and that's really good too. The two regular guys I see working at the griddle are sensational and work so hard. And at my table, I was served by Ruth this time, friendly, engaging, with a glorious smile. John's is looking up! It's gonna be a busy summer so maybe you ought to start opening up earlier like you used to!!! Yes please!

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This place is the best for a delicious and affordable breakfast. During my trip to New York, I came here every day because the breakfast was great and reasonably priced, and the service was absolutely fantastic.

We took cheesteak, pancakes, Elvis toast with peanut butter, banana and added crispy bacon. Excellent choices for brunch. Fries were pleasantly crunchy and tasty. Cholula is a must when eating these kinds of stuff 🤤

Terrific original US experience! Like the ones you see in the movies, with the booths and the coffee refill when you need it. We had a bagel with egg, oatmeal and pancakes. The pancakes could be more thick and sturdy, they were soft and got crumbled easily.

Classic spot to grab breakfast! There’s usually a line on the weekends, but goes by fairly quickly. The place is small yet cozy. We ordered a cheese omelette and blueberry pancakes with Nutella. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! I also ordered an iced latte. To my surprise, it was the best espresso I’ve had in a while—even better than the lattes at a local cafe. Despite being very busy on a Saturday morning, our waitress was so sweet and attentive. Will definitely be coming back. I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a no-frills breakfast spot.

Wanted an authentic New York diner for breakfast and John's delivered exactly what we were hoping for, even bought a T-Shirt. Service was excellent, food was superb and the place was buzzing. Thanks John's Coffee Shop for making our stay that bit more special.

Had an amazing breakfast here on our trip to New York City. The staff here was super friendly, and the restaurant has an awesome classic vibe. I will definitely be back next time we're in NYC 👍

Great place to stop for breakfast. There wasn’t a large crowd and they were pretty quick at sitting us. The staff was friendly and very quick and getting us our coffee and taking our order. The food came out quickly as well. I had the avocado toast which was really good. I love the fact that is in walking distance and close to our hotel.

+2

A genuine, classic NYC diner run by a couple of brothers! The food is excellent and high quality, with quick service. It’s my go-to in the area. If you’re looking for a taste of the good-old days of NYC, this is the spot!

Small diner with pretty solid food. Service was fast. We got a custom omelet and the grilled reuben. Portions are pretty large and they tasted pretty good.

I got the Lemon Ricotta pancakes with a Swiss of bacon and they were absolutely delicious. I searched for a diner on Google and I saw good reviews so I stopped by. The place isn’t too big so there can by a wait but if you go solo like I did you should get seated quickly. Staff was attentive, atmosphere was 10/10. I’m definitely going back.

This could be the most lovely diner I've ever eaten at. The corn beef hash was the best I have ever had. It's an ideal location and aesthetically, the perfect vision of an NYC diner

Excellent neighborhood diner. This was my first visit and I will return. Service is friendly, not effusive, so perfect from my perspective. The atmosphere is vibrant with many frequent customers, adding to the neighborhood vibe that makes this a good place to visit ... and maybe add to your diner experiences. I had the weekend omelettw and cinnamon roll. Both were excellent. The chorizo and goat cheese blended so well in the omelette. The cinnamon roll was memorable, definitely among the best I have had. A solid, enjoyable, memorable visit.

The breakfast here was great and just what we needed after an early morning flight and check-in to our hotel. They have a weekend brunch menu, and I appreciate that you can get tater tots with any breakfast dish. The atmosphere is your classic Manhattan diner restaurant which has become exceedingly rare in New York.

A MUST if you’re in the area. We were staying at the nearby Hilton and found this diner on our first day in New York. We had our breakfast here every day during our stay. The staff are friendly, attentive and the food is excellent. The pancakes are so fresh and the eggs are lovely. Would definitely recommend this diner. We were very fortunate that we didn’t have to wait for a table as it can get very busy.

We went here for breakfast and had a great experience! This is a small corner diner and seating is very limited so you will likely have a wait, and it is street waiting. We waited 25mins for a table for 4 and it was overall worth it. Our server was pleasant, efficient and the food was exactly what you would expect from a local diner. Good portions and tasty!

+3

If you in Manhattan NY gotta try John's coffee shop. Small corner store with tables and counter seating. We started off with the coffee and it was pretty amazing and definitely walked out with a large to go cup. The service was great and was always on top of things. The menu had some tasty foods and I couldn't decide on what to get because everything looked so good. It was my first time eating here and everyone I asked seemed excited to tell me about the food and coffee. The waffles, steak and home fries was definitely on my order. I wanted to try the French toast with cannoli will be my next meal. Trust me it was difficult to choose. So if you are in town stop by you will not be disappointed.

+6

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). Service is super good, the staff is super nice. The place is small and seems to be crowded when it is full but worth the wait to be seated.

G Bernie

I really liked it here. Felt very old school NYC. Proper diner doing proper food, portions are big so come hungry. Coffee is also good.

Pooja Banerjee

My favorite diner in the US. The food, service, atmosphere— everything is 5 star here. Their warmth while serving yum food reminds me of home. They always bring a big smile to my face. This diner should be in “must visit NYC” list.

Anurag Singh

Excellent Americano. Good breakfast. Big portions! Share the pancakes and the French toast and maybe even the Benedict. Absolutely must get the freshly baked cinnamon bun - suuuupeeerrrrb.

Matthew

We found this diner on our third morning in New York and decided this was the place we wanted to go for breakfast every morning since! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. There may be a queue as it seems to be a very popular place. There are all the traditional diner favourites, plus other dishes. My partner and I have tried the pancakes, french toast, Mexican breakfasts and traditional American breakfast and they are all delicious. The portions are huge so make sure you have an appetite or share!

Rumi Rah

We wanted a traditional and local experience, found this place on google and it wasn’t too far from hotel. Staff were diverse (which I love seeing , especially as a POC and Muslim ) they were helpful and kind and just felt good vibes being there. We had pancakes which were so yummy and lush mug of hot chocolate

Alexandra Plazas-Herrera

Lived in the neighborhood for 12 years but only tried John’s recently and it has already become a staple for us. It is worth waiting in line. It’s a classic, cozy diner. We love having breakfast there at the counter or at a table. The ricotta pancakes are delicious and I’m obsessed with the chorizo quesadillas. It feels like a classic dinner I grew up going to. Prices are so reasonable you can go often. 5 stars for sure.

Nena

We walked over from Little Charlie Hotel and got seated just before it completely filled up. I got the Athenian Benedict and the portion was pretty decent. My son got a classic breakfast and he agreed that his portion was decent. The service was quick and friendly. The nostalgic cafe counter seating and tables made our NYC experience more memorable. So glad we came early at the right time to be seated and not wait. This place was consistently busy every time we walked by after our visit. Next time I will try the pancakes. Highly recommend this cafe.

Huixin Wang

cutest place ever! it was so cozy with a warm and welcoming environment. servers were all so nice. the food was amazing and came on so quick! they were also not stingy with the portions at all!

Donnalou X

Our final day in NYC, thought we should try this place for breakfast. It was great - wish we had tried it on our first day so that could’ve visited more and tried more of their dishes. I had a 44th St Omelette with sun-dried tomatoes and goats cheese, my partner had eggs over easy. We both loved the home fries - mmmmmmmm like a deconstructed hash-brown - delicious! Good coffee too. Felt really authentic and the service was friendly, informative, efficient and fast. It’s clearly a popular place and I can see why. If we ever come to New York again we will definitely have breakfast here again.

Sonya Schwarz

We ate here twice during our stay and both visits did not disappoint. They were fast but the quality and taste was great. Staff friendly. If in this area again will for sure stop in.

Jenn G

The service was excellent! Our eggs Benedict arrived quickly, and the hollandaise sauce was rich and flavorful. The hash browns were perfectly crisp—just the way they should be. The whole experience gave off the warm, welcoming vibe of a cozy neighborhood diner.

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Anna Norfolk

Lovely experience, great staff and nice food. It was my first ever visit to an American diner style venue and I really enjoyed it. Eggs Benedict were a real treat (glad to see that the bacon wasn't fatty at all!). I'd recommend

Clare

Everything was delicious and came out fast. No complaints whatsoever. Good strong coffee as well. Went back another 2 times while I was staying nearby, loved the side sausage a lot and the best french toast i’ve had at a diner.

Mary Claire Espinosa

The perfect cozy diner. Had a big variety of food and servers were so kind and attentive. Everything was delicious but I would highly recommend the spinach pie- our waitress said her mother makes them homemade and, after eating every crumb, I believe it. We also had chocolate chip pancakes, a pastrami sandwich, fries, and eggs/bacon (we were starving, don’t judge!), which were all amazing.

Deborah A.

I must have passed this place at least three times in the last week.But for some reason I didn't know even existed until it popped up in my google feed last night . It is highly highly rated and with good reason. The food it's simple old school diner/coffee shop fare. Breakfast seems to be. They're a big thing, but they do have lunch.Offerings as well. I went exactly at 10 o'clock in the morning. And there was Seating available. I ordered lemon ricotta pancakes with the cherry sauce and a side of sausage. Who knew adding lemon zest and ricotta to pancakes could make them so outrageously divine? I did like the cherry sauce.But my personal preference is sour cherry. The sausage was cooked well, but still juicy... Service is great. Everyone seems very personable and helpful. There's no question. I will be back to try some of their omelets and other specialties. Also, keep in mind.They are open from 8am to 3pm everyday

Nahshon

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 well. The omelette was also very tasty! The French toast with the cannoli fillings can be a bit filling after a while, but it was a good choice for sharing. Overall, a delightful place for breakfast. The cafe is quite small, so it may feel a bit squeeze. It can get very crowded so be prepared to wait if you come during the peak time!

+2

Marie

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 NYC. Lots of people, loud, staff in a hurry; they try to please the client as much as possible, and the guests are constantly changing. We waited maybe 3 minutes for our breakfast. The staff is incredibly fast and diligent. The food is authentic. Portions are big. The service price ratio is very good. If you want to eat well and feel the real NYC like on TV, come here!

Very good breakfast. Classic diner food, quick service! Eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, chicken and waffles was yummy and sausage gravy was great! Small but quaint!

Very good breakfast. Classic diner food, quick service! Eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, chicken and waffles was yummy and sausage gravy was great! Small but quaint!

Very good breakfast. Classic diner food, quick service! Eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, chicken and waffles was yummy and sausage gravy was great! Small but quaint!

Very good breakfast. Classic diner food, quick service! Eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, chicken and waffles was yummy and sausage gravy was great! Small but quaint!

On a Saturday, arrived around 10 am and the place was packed. Waited 10 minutes to be sat down. Small quaint place with booths and counter seating. Our waitress took our order quick and in less tha…

On a Saturday, arrived around 10 am and the place was packed. waited 10 minutes to be sat down. Small quaint place with booths and counter seating. Our waitress took our order quick and in less tha…

Found this breakfast and lunch place after a visit to the UN. Classic NY diner serving breakfast all day. Great sandwiches and salads as well. Must try.

Found this breakfast and lunch place after a visit to the UN. Classic NY diner serving breakfast all day. Great sandwiches and salads as well. Must try.

Really good breakfast and coffee. I came during the week to grab my breakfast to go and I had a great experience - the waiter offered me suggestions and I had amazing service. Over the weekend it w…

Wonderful food. Cozy spot with warm, friendly service and great options for breakfast, lunch, coffee.

Good food. Good service and reasonable pricing. Gets a bit crowded and might be a wait but it's worth it. Will return soon.

The food was so yummy and the staff where so friendly and accommodating. We went on a Sunday for brunch and the place was packed. We needed to wait outside for about 20 - 25 minutes. It was so wort…

I ordered the lemon pancakes and they were super fluffy. The wait is worth it. \nThe coffee was spot on. \nThey serve you pretty quick. It's a must try!

Great Diner by GCT. No nonsense menu,service, and prices for diner food that is diner food. Went for breakfast and had a stack of pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!!

Great Diner by GCT. No nonsense menu,service, and prices for diner food that is diner food. Went for breakfast and had a stack of pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!!

We stopped by for breakfast, and despite it being busy, there was no wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, the service was friendly, and everything came out quickly.

This is what you can call a real Diner . Always a great sign to see a queue waiting outside a place and as we saw here even when it was snowing . The food was perfect and at great value with a good…

This is what you can call a real Diner . Always a great sign to see a queue waiting outside a place and as we saw here even when it was snowing . The food was perfect and at great value with a good…

This place was always busy, which is a good sign. We stayed very close by and stopped for breakfast to set us up for the day. Very friendly staff, great service, great food (too much in fact). Just w…

This place was always busy, which is a good sign. We stayed very close by and stopped for breakfast to set us up for the day. Very friendly staff, great service, great food (too much in fact). Just…

This place was always busy, which is a good sign. We stayed very close by and stopped for breakfast to set us up for the day. Very friendly staff, great service, great food (too much in fact). Ju…

Both myself and my friend were over to do the Marathon from Ireland and stopped by twice.on both occasions the food was delicious,coffee topped up regularly and good tea.staff were very friendly.t…

Both myself and my friend were over to do the Marathon from Ireland and stopped by twice.on both occasions the food was delicious,coffee topped up regularly and good tea.staff were very friendly.t…

If you're a coffee lover in New York, you know how much the first impression counts—even before that first sip. A coffee shop’s vibe and offerings need to shine not just in person, but online too…

15 min in line to get a table, but totally worth it. We ate pommes frites, bagels with smoked salmon/cream cheese, eggs benedict, bacon and some more. Easily the best breakfast in New York.

Absolutely 5*, the best coffee we have had!!! We liked it so much we ended up here for breakfast every day during our trip. A truly amazing diner with wonderful staff.

We have eaten here 3 times this week. Amazing place with great food and friendly helpful staff! Loved the banana and nut pancakes and the toasted reuben. Would highly recommend.

Went for breakfast and the food and service wee excellent. I had oatmeal which was nasty and filling. pancakes were delicious. Service was great

We just had an awesome and huge breakfast here. It’s not posh but it is busy and friendly. A little queue helped us know we were in for a treat. Five minutes wait was so worthwhile

We stopped here after seeing great reviews online and it did not disappoint! We had the oreo pancakes and they were amazing. There was a great friendly atmosphere and it had a classic american dine…

It's a good, fast diner. Always has people in it (breakfast seems popular all day) but always also has seats at the counter.

Overall: B Layout & decor: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food quality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Timeliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: good little place for breakfast & coffee. No sourdough bread/toast but not a deal breaker. I’m a 1st timer at NYC & kinda reminded me of Seinfeld tbh. Coffee was good & service was good. Got busy fast!! Would come back

Dinner with good food and friendly staff. Here, you will find your favorite breakfast foods. The place is clean, has windows on both sides that allow you to see what's happening in the street, and bring an abundance of natural light, making it an enjoyable place to have your breakfast.

This place was good. I got the blueberry French toast. Be warned that this is not French toast with blueberries or blueberry sauce. This is rich and heavy blueberry bread griddled a la French toast. The most entertaining thing about this place was watching the main cook in the rear from the bar. His skill, awareness, and speed were amazing. The main reason for docking the star is because we noticed of the six hands preparing food between both the cooks and a person who seemed to be the owner, only one hand was covered with a plastic glove. Most food that went out was touched by a bare hand. You learn a lot sitting right next to the kitchen.

Solid breakfast option in my neighborhood. Food is decent but service is killer. This place is run really well. If you see ppl waiting outside, they’re likely a “larger” party (4 or more). Go in and ask for a table.

Nice atmosphere and great service, it was a good place for breakfast. Food ok, could have been a little better ( like poached eggs were a little overcooked) but overall a very nice place for nice NYC breakfast

Known of this place forever but never been. Typical US dinner. Good for sure.

+2

Nice little place for quick bite. Coffee was decent and service was good. Had the John's wrap, loved the tender steak and avocado . Eggs Benedict was also very goos. Will definitely go again if we are in the area.

Good place to have a fast breakfast and delicious. We arrived Saturday morning and even though it was full we got a table for 2 within 10min. Everything was delicious but the pancakes can be better. I’ll come back for more

Nice American Diner. Classic. Had breakfast Very good and fast service. Can watch the kitchen cooking everything. That's nice. Taste was good. Price was good for NY. Recommended.

+1

Rodolphe Ghossoub

Nominated as one of the best diners in New York! The food here is excellent, and it's one of the most practical spots for a quick and satisfying lunch. The service is top-notch—I was seated at the bar and really enjoyed watching the kitchen in action. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality you get. Just a heads-up: there’s usually a line on weekends, but it’s well worth the wait. Highly recommended! Let me know if you'd like a shorter version or one with a more casual or formal tone. Get smarter responses, upload files and images, and more.

Good on all three categories, food was quick, service was timely, old fashioned NYC diner.

Good on all three categories, Food was quick, service was timely, old fashioned NYC diner.

Great place for breakfast or lunch - good food, good price - friendly staff. Not a famcy menu but with some great standatds and variations. Easy walking distance from Time Square/Geand Central area

Great place for breakfast or lunch - good food, good price - friendly staff. Not a famcy menu but with some great standatds and variations. Easy walking distance from Time Square/Geand Central area

Our family had breakfast at John's coffee Shop a couple times during the week when recently visited NYC. The place was clean, had friendly service and was very prompt with reasonable prices. No res…

Aww we stayed at the nearby Hilton Millenium UN Plaza nearby, and came here for breakfast. Coming from Scotland we had to try a traditional NY diner, and it was exactly that! My hubby loved it - the …

Aww we stayed at the nearby Hilton Millenium UN Plaza nearby, and came here for breakfast. Coming from Scotland we had to try a traditional NY diner, and it was exactly that! My hubby loved it - th…

We tried John’s for our first American Diner experience. We enjoyed it, it certainly felt like an authentic American diner. service was ok, one lady in particular was very nice and friendly. Th…

We came here and had a waffle and bacon, egg and cheese roll. The food was delicious and portion sizes were big. Service was quick. Would visit again.

Decent place for diner food. Huge portion, food is okay. Waffle was a little soggy 🙁 the wait can get pretty long on the weekend

Carolina Mora

I'm not sure what all the hype is about this place. Just one person's opinion, but the food is your standard breakfast taste. Ordered eggs Benedict, and a pancake eggs and bacon as the choices for two people. Hot chocolate on the side too. Pancakes were overcooked and the rest was flavorless. The hollandaise sauce was nothing special. Disappointed with the trek to get there out of other options, so won't be coming back. $46 for two people with tip.

pancakes were good. egg Benedict was not good, wasn't seasoned and English muffin was low quality

They forgot the cheese in my wife’s “chesse and egg bagel”... the unconcerned waitress took the uneaten half, added cheese, then brought it back to the table (it was cold). I was disappointed by the lack of consideration. Love the nostalgic vibe, but probably wouldn’t return. (My bagel looked amazing though).

Total let down, treats tourists as second class. Came as a family of 4 for proper American breakfast having read good reviews. Arrived excited. The staff seated the locals who came in after us but …

Guys are super rude. Food is upper mid standard diner fare. If you go in and put your name on the list they’ll make you wait outside for 40 mins then say they forgot about you. Overrated - try Morningstar on 51st and 2nd.

Ms Nobody

Was really craving pancakes. The place I wanted to go to was packed, so I looked quickly for a place nearby where the pictures of pancakes looked good and had good reviews. Everyone was really nice, but the pancakes were a huge disappointment. I always finish my food, but I just couldnt bring myself to finish. They were burnt/hard and overcooked on the bottom. I couldnt even cut them with a knife, but the top was crumbly and dry. The only good thing about the pancakes is that they were thick, which I like. The guy next to me didnt finish his eithers. His looked more burnt than mine. It was also really busy and eating at the counter was cramped. I regretted my decision immediately. I should have just walked further out and chose a different place but I was hungry. It was such a let down, I ended up leaving NY early.