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.

+2

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…

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.

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

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 …

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.