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City Diner

3.3 (349 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Corn and blueberry muffin -- corn muffin had little corn taste. Tasted more like a vanilla pound cake. Fluffier than the blueberry muffin
Celena C.

Everything I've gotten here I've been disappointed with. I tried the Avocado Toast, and I didn't find it worth the price. The toast was stale and not toasted. This is a comfortable diner, and the service is great -- the wait staff is efficient and amiable -- but I just think their food is overpriced for the quality and how it's prepared.

Veggie Deluxe Burger ($15)
Ameya B.

Nice little diner at a walking distance from our place and we could get a seat within 5 mins on a Saturday afternoon for 3 of us. Service is typical diner style, quick and effective and our order included a Bloody Mary and a Mimosa, both pretty decent. I got the Veggie Deluxe Burger ($15) and the first few bites felt really decent, but then the burger patties felt really dry. Food overall felt pretty substandard, including the pancakes we ordered for our little one. Service was quick though and noise levels were on the average end. Comfortable booth seating, and fairly huge portions. Might visit again!

My lemonade
Margaret S.

This has become our new spot when we are on the west side! We came upon this place by accident while on Broadway today. Because it was lunch, I didn't want anything too greasy so I went with the Mexican fiesta salad. I didn't know the dressing; ancho chilli ranch dressing. I asked if it was spicy and he brought me a sample. It was delicious. The salad was a good size; I was even able to save some for dinner. My boss had the tuna on the pita and she said it was fresh. I will definitely be trying their other salads the next time we go there. It was pretty packed too so you know the food is good!

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Nina R.

I decided to come here for brunch after doing a Yelp search for diners near by. This was your typical diner where you could either sit at the counter or at tables. I ordered a scrambled egg with veggies, cheese, hashbrown, and a blueberry muffin, coffee. Service was super fast, but as soon as they dropped food off they really didn't come back to check on you if everything was ok and to your liking. Therefore, I just had to wave down anybody walking by if I needed anything. I felt sort of abandoned because I really did not know who my waiter was. Very rushed. The food was pretty good, decent. Maybe I would go back for a sandwich and salad. But not the scrambled eggs.

Ham and Cheese Combo Omelette
Annalissa C.

This place is always a reliable diner when you're looking for good food and service. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so I've never had to wait for seat for 2, even on a busy Sunday morning. I ordered the ham and cheese omelette which came with toast and hashbrowns. The omelette was pretty good, I just wish it had cheddar cheese instead of American, though I probably could have asked. The toast came out fresh and warm as well. I didn't eat the hashbrowns, only because I prefer them thin and crispy and these are more like loaded. It wasn't too loud, but it's definitely diner noisy. The service was quick and everything came out together. This is the best diner I've found on the UWS, but it's not my favorite diner in the city.

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4 months ago

Great "old school" NYC diner experience! Friendly staff, fast service and tasty food at a great price! Highly recommended!

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My favorite diner in the city. I have gone multiple times and have never been disappointed by the service; the food is excellent.

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Nice staff, fast service, but they don't make you feel rushed. There seem to be a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign!

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Standard diner fare, nothing special but if you are looking for diner food, this place works

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Great service and food. Old school NYC diner with a retro vibe and ambiance. Well done

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4.0(279 reviews)
0.6 miUpper West Side
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Typical cafe food, coffee, and pastries imo. Got the tuna melt and it wasn't very fishy which i'd…read moreimagine people would appreciate and the crueller was tasty but oddly mashy in the center? I'd imagine this is exactly how some people would like their donuts as well. ANYWAY THE REAL HIGHLIGHT IS the staff!! they are AMAZING!!! They're so kind, cheery, and efficient despite the Sunday morning rush. GIVE THEM A RAISE!!!

I recently realized that there are so many Daily Provisions located around the city. Who would've…read morethought?! I honestly didn't know until recently. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's definitely a convenient spot no matter the time of day. The menu has a little bit of everything such as pastries, coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, soups and even gluten free options. They also serve beer and wine, which I wasn't expecting. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. The setup is mostly DIY since you throw away your own garbage and etc. But they do bring your food and drinks out to you. They also have a restroom for customers and a self serve tap water station with glasses, which I appreciated. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It was alright, but I do think it could've used a little more flavor or seasoning.

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Inside of Cheesy Egg Gougère ($5.95) - extremely rich

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I'm SPEECHLESS, words can not even describe. Just come try…read moreit ! I'm definitely coming back on repeat till I try everything on the menu

Oh my goodness, Sandwichitos!…read more First off, North Bergen --- public parking SUCKS. It's funny: I despaired showing up at the business, seeing the limited parking, but when I was in front of the restaurant, another gentleman was there and said "just park there" --- ???? ---- turned out to be the owner! I got parking right in the front. These sandwiches have been on my feed for a long time, and each video I see they all look so amazing. I had to go with the moost-popular: the Jiu Jitsu Sandwich ($18.5). This sandwich has --- lemme see: "Thinly Sliced Steak Seasoned In Homemade Chimichurri With Caramelized Onions Topped With Extra Chimichurri". I MEAN. This was a grown-up, bougie, international millennial sandwich of the 2020's. This hit and THEN SOME. Totally recommend. To accompany, I ordered some tater-tots; nothing to write home about, but they complimented the sandwich very well. I am a sucker for a good steak + chimichurri combo, and this sandwich hit.the.spot. The inside of the restaurant is decent. Luckily, I ate at the window-side, but since it is a very popular business (from what I can tell), seating is very limited. It's a very limited space; I do see many people picking up "to-go orders". However, if you get the chance to dine-in...DO IT. Nothing will beat the freshness of the first bite of that Jiu Jitsu Sandwich. Overall, 5/5. This place has deserved the HYPE and the ATTENTION!

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Sandwichitos - Super fast and friendly service

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Zabar is definitely a culinary experience in New York City. Plenty of prepared food, pickles, nova…read moresalmon, coffee beans, bread. The store looks cramped with products, some are unique that you can't find anywhere else. Definitely check it out when you're visiting.

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