James Fitzgerald

This was our first stop to eat once we landed in NYC. I must start by saying Xavier was our waiter and he was PHENOMENAL, very attentive, our drinks were always full and made sure we had everything we needed. If more waiters and waitresses were like him the world would be a better place. I asked what he recommended and he knew everything on the menu. I went with the 15 bite hotdog. Hotdog is my first go to everytime I come to NYC. The food came out fast, hot and perfectly cooked. The restaurant was super busy but, all the staff was rocking and rolling, getting things done and making sure everyone was taken care of. I highly recommend eating here if your ever in Manhattan. This is a must go to spot. Thank you Xavier for being an amazing person.

Julian Steve

On November 29th, my family, and I went to Brooklyn Diner. We went to celebrate my younger sister’s 20th birthday. Our waiter was Josh (Joshua). He was very attentive and nice to us. I got a Backyard BBQ Burger with fries, coleslaw, and apple pie. Sprite and water were on the side. I loved my food and so did my family. The bathrooms were both clean. My only complaint was on the space. It gets a bit tight there, especially around 6 PM - 8 PM. Also, if you’re near the kitchen. Expect to get hit by waiters passing by. Either way, we plan to go back to eat there. P.S. - Thank you for singing happy birthday to my little sister. We truly appreciated it.

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Alpay Ozbay

We went to the Brooklyn Diner on 57th Street for breakfast, and honestly, the experience started the moment we walked in. There was a superman of hospitality standing right at the door greeting everyone with the warmest welcome. A few minutes later we learned he’s actually the manager—no wonder the place feels like such a gem. We ordered the French toast and the pancakes, and both were absolutely awesome. Perfectly done, super flavorful, and honestly some of the best diner breakfast plates we’ve had in the city. The menu has so many other things that caught our eye, so we’re already planning to go back and try everything else. Highly recommended!

John Schuch II

A great diner near Central Park! Close enough to Broadway, but far enough to have a little less people to deal with! I ordered the 15 bite hotdog which was AMAZING! Definitely a fork and knife dog, but well worth it! My wife had the waffle grilled cheese, and I might have to say it’s the best I’ve had! They served it with syrup, which is how I’ve eaten grilled cheese since I was a child!! A must try if you haven’t!

Morgan Griggs

My fiancé and I saw this diner as we were walking down the street looking for something to eat. Right when we came in they were busy, but had us seated immediately. The waiter was really nice and so was really all of the employees! The guy cleaning the tables noticed I got ketchup on my jacket and gave me a wet wipe to clean it off which is really unexpected and so nice of him. Our waiter was working his butt off running around and attending to the multiple tables he had, but every time he passed by us he checked to make sure we were okay. We went on 10/24 around 6:30-6:40pm. My fiancé got the BBQ burger and I got the teriyaki salmon and we swear that was the best food we’ve ever eaten.

Sandra Ross

Great experiences. We tried it here twice. The food is amazing. Everything is made from scratch. Their hummus is so good. The service was also great. The decor is warm and inviting.

The service was amazing! We had a bad experience at the cafe across the street and our waiter Ralphy made our experience 100/10!

The service was amazing! We had a bad experience at the cafe across the street and our waiter Ralphy made our experience 100/10!

We decided to stop into the Brooklyn Diner USA for breakfast because it was in walking distance of our hotel. It was a great choice because the food did not disappoint. We ordered the pastrami, hash,…

We decided to stop into the Brooklyn Diner USA for breakfast because it was in walking distance of our hotel. It was a great choice because the food did not disappoint. We ordered the pastrami, h…

We decided to stop into the Brooklyn Diner USA for breakfast because it was in walking distance of our hotel. It was a great choice because the food did not disappoint. We ordered the pastrami, has…

We had such a great time here! Loved the interior, very cozy. The servers were so nice and helpful with the menu. Whenever we go back to New York, we WILL visit again! My chicken was great, tender …

Thank you Ash for the great food choices. Food great, atmosphere cozy, loved the Ruben, hidden gem

Fast, efficient, friendly and really genuine! The unobtrusive attention to every detail was spot on. Our Patty Melt and cheesecake was so delicious. The atmosphere was everything and more that a NY…

Hidden gem in midtown. Love the atmosphere. Classic diner vibes. service was polite, helpful and quick. We had about a 15 minute wait before being seated.\nMenu is good sized and plenty of options.…

Hidden gem in midtown. Love the atmosphere. Classic diner vibes. Service was polite, helpful and quick. We had about a 15 minute wait before being seated.\nMenu is good sized and plenty of options.…

Hidden gem in midtown. Love the atmosphere. Classic diner vibes. Service was polite, helpful and quick. We had about a 15 minute wait before being seated.\nMenu is good sized and plenty of options.…

The coziest rainy-day breakfast and a little birthday magic in NYC Rainy mornings hit different in NYC! We stumbled into Brooklyn Diner on 57th just looking for coffee and a quick bite, and somehow…

We really enjoyed our lunch. My turkey sandwich was delicious and my girlfriend enjoyed her burger a lot. The fries were tasty and hot too

Nice decor and crowd. We came here for a snack before seeing a concert at Carnegie. The server rushed our order and kept us on time. We enjoyed good coffee, delicious rosemary and sage fries, and t…

Yum yum and yum. The burger was cooked to perfection and on a gluten free bun too! The fries? Other worldly! Absolutely hands down the best fries ever! I wish I could eat them everyday.\n\nService …

Food was amazingly delicious.Danny Luna such an awesome server. We had the patty melt, chicken quesadilla and 12 bite sausage. highly recommend this diner. One of the best we've come across. Thank …

Luna was exceptionally nice... he literally made sure I was comfortable while I waited for my take out order. He explained exactly what to expect of my order. The Manager that greeted was outstandi…

Yaye's service was excellent and the food was delicious! Can't wait to come back soon!

Caesar salad with chicken was phenomenal and just what we needed after a long day of shopping. Got (profanity removed)faced on two margaritas and had a lovely time. Staff were so kind and attentive…

Me and my friends loved this place. First visit but won't be the last - we'll definitely be back next time we're in the city. The location close to Central Park was great. After a really long mornin…

We visited from UK on the day we were travelling home. A fab place with yummy food. Wanted to change my order and waitress (may have been manager) was soooo lovely, brought me the apple pie and ice c…

Good friendly service. Well proportioned meal. Quality of food was good. Great dinner experience. Highly recommended

We visited from UK on the day we were travelling home. A fab place with yummy food. Wanted to change my order and waitress (may have been manager) was soooo lovely, brought me the apple pie and…

Good friendly service. Well proportioned meal. Quality of food was good. Great dinner experience. Highly recommended

We visited from UK on the day we were travelling home. A fab place with yummy food. Wanted to change my order and waitress (may have been manager) was soooo lovely, brought me the apple pie and ice…

Good friendly service. Well proportioned meal. Quality of food was good. Great dinner experience. Highly recommended

Really expensive since they are right next to Central Park, but great food and service - home run breakfast (huge fluffy pancake, eggs, bacon, sausage, whipped cream, home fries w/ pepper…

Really expensive since they are right next to Central Park, but great food and service - home run breakfast (huge fluffy pancake, eggs, bacon, sausage, whipped cream, home fries w/ peppers + onions…

Really expensive since they are right next to Central Park, but great food and service - home run breakfast (huge fluffy pancake, eggs, bacon, sausage, whipped cream, home fries w/ peppers + onions…

Really expensive since they are right next to Central Park, but great food and service - home run breakfast (huge fluffy pancake, eggs, bacon, sausage, whipped cream, home fries w/ peppers + onions…

This is a genuine diner experience with great food and quick service. The breakfast was well presented and tasted great. price was reasonable, especially considering the location.

This is a genuine diner experience with great food and quick service. The breakfast was well presented and tasted great. Price was reasonable, especially considering the location.

The veggie burger is made on site and absolutely delicious! The fries were perfect. The waitstaff were all genuinely friendly. We cannot wait to come back!

The veggie burger is made on site and absolutely delicious! The fries were perfect. The waitstaff were all genuinely friendly. We cannot wait to come back!

We just happened upon this place and we were so lucky to have. We went for the New Yorker breakfast and the double stack cinnamon bun pancakes with a side of bacon washed down with black coffee. Th…

BEST burger I HAVE EVER HAD! My dad got the waffle burger and loved it and my mom got the deluxe bacon burger and we shared that. We got it cooked medium and it was so juicy. We also got the …

Food was amazing and Rafi provided amazing service. All waiting staff was very kind and service was very fast. This place is 10/10!

We wanted to eat at a diner in NYC and we found Brooklyn Diner in Manhattan on 57th street. This diner looks like most diners in NY/NJ, it was a little small and crowded. The seating is a little tight and there was a wait but we did enjoy ourselves. We ordered their specialty, the Golden Puff pastry which was pretty big and tasty. We also had a ruben sandwich which was also good. The cheeseburger was not bad and the boneless buffalo wings were just ok. The service was good and friendly. The prices were high but it’s Manhattan so not unexpected. If you like diners or want to try one in NY this is a good option.

Jennel Jackson

I went with a couple of friends of mine, during peak season, so it was very crowded. We call to reserve seats but we could only walk in. We waited about 30 minutes for seats in the cold, but the food was amazing. The drinks were a bit off, though the vibe and setup were great.

Paul Addicott (Pickupthepacepaul)

Great reuben sandwich. Perfect service, friendly staff. Atmosphere was good, but I came alone, so I was sat in a corner. It felt a bit cramped, but there is a reason people were waiting 30 minutes for a table

Adam Donalson

Great service and very friendly staff. The restaurant was quite cramped so not great for taking big groups. The food was very American but I felt the burger came out quite greasy. An awesome atmosphere and very clean.

Alexandru Ionescu

The atmosphere is great, at least for a first timers it tells u a lot about American classical dinners. The pastrami sandwich is good, also my wife had the chicken soup which told it was excellent. Service level excellent. Pricing food, but overall a great experience

Crystal Dragonite

My husband was so excited to go here to have the Korean spicy chicken. Unfortunately, it was made incorrectly and the fries were cold. My meal was great! I had the sesame salmon and cotton candy shake. Would highly recommend. The manager addressed the meal complaint in an acceptable manner.

Our breakfast was ok, nothing special. Service was very poor. Sat at table for over 5 minutes before getting water & order taken. Server forgot to bring my mimosa, and had to ask twice for jelly fo…

Wanted to try a retro diner. Best part was the exterior and that’s where it ended. Once seated we noticed the table was very sticky probably from soda being spilt. ( all they use is wet wipes to c…

thought we were dumb tourists. Told us we couldn’t have tap water and made us have bottled even though everyone around us had tap water. then forgot some of our order. Then watched me hold the ca…

We had a great experience at Brooklyn Diner. The service was fantastic—really friendly despite us arriving a bit later due to traffic. The burgers and hot dogs were really tasty and cooked just ri…

Just down the street from the Carnegie Diner, the Brooklyn Diner is solid but without the tourists and the long waits. You pay a premium due to the location, but he quiet and great service is wor…

Josh Robertson

We went here for breakfast because the place we really enjoy is across the street but the line was out the door and we were hungry. It is a very authentic Brooklyn diner and you feel it when you're in there. The service is decent and the food was decent, but very overpriced. I paid over $100 for 2 waffles and the NY breakfast. Double the price for neighboring restaurants, for half the food and a quarter of the quality.

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I was excited to try this restaurant after finding it on InKind! My experience left me lacking. The burger was tiny and made even less impressive by the bun to burger ratio. The milkshake was fine, b…

I was excited to try this restaurant after finding it on InKind! My experience left me lacking. The burger was tiny and made even less impressive by the bun to burger ratio. The milkshake was fin…

WOW FACTOR? Yes, attractive old-fashioned diner.\nNOT HAVE AGAIN: Pastrami Reuben sandwich was half fat and the pastrami was bland. Also, I was squeezed in a small table that people bumped passing …

Popped in for breakfast, seated and given coffee & orange juice. Took a few minutes to get any milk to,go in the coffee. Had to attract attention to be able to order after finishing our coff…

Mappening Reviews

We don't like posting negative reviews because there is so much negativity out there. But we do post honest reviews. Honestly, Brooklyn Diner is lacking in most aspects. The service was middling at best. We got half our order and had to re-order the rest when it never showed up. Even for NYC, the prices are high. We've been to several diners in the city, and this one is the most expensive one we've visited so far. The portions are disappointing, especially given the pricing. I can only attribute this to the location of the diner. The decor is fine and sets the tone. I do like the butt sculpture near the restrooms. You can sit inside or outside (covered). We do enjoy diners and sit-down eateries in New York City. They each have their own personalities and idiosyncrasies. Diners are as much a part of the city as Broadway and taxi cabs. Sometimes they work out, and sometimes they don't.

Terrible place. The food is quite good, but the prices are extremely high (for example, two of us paid $71 for breakfast). The worst part, however, are the waiters: they're very polite at first, bu…

Ms. Bentley

Waitress had a homeless aroma and her attitude was lacking. The breakfast food was cold but not the lunch entree. There was not enough rice, in the Rice Bowl. The food was expensive but to be expected management nice, however.

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