Family&#x27;s Cafe

I was ready for some breakfast and wanted to hit a new spot.. Not one of my regular spots.. So I…read morefound the Johnson Diner, checked their pictures and it pulled me in.. So I ordered Pancakes and eggs! My favorite! It was cool.. Service was great. The waitress was nice and attentive.. As far as ambiance, it was pretty chill. Not noisy at all. Just patrons enjoying their meals and chatting. Overall it's a nice spot and I'll go back to try something else next time. Have a great one yall! -Ray

Service: 5 stars Food: 4 stars (3.5 if you don't know what…read moreto order) Price: 3.5 stars A longtime riverdale resident proposed the Johnson Diner and Bar for a late lunch. We benefited from her experience and good taste in guiding us through the menu. She ordered a caesar salad with grilled shrimp that looked divine! I love a good tuna melt and she said the Johnson had a good one- plain, but you can add whatever accoutrements you wish. I stuck with the classic and found it simple and satisfying She recommended one of the other salads (the asian salad) to my mom- with grilled chicken breast or shrimp. My mom's first job waitressing job in highschool was at a greek diner and upon discovering the Johnson Diner is greek, she had to try their Mousaka $21 served with a generous portion of greek salad. My mom enjoyed her Mousaka and said it had the perfect amt of cinnamon and spices- she ate the whole plate- she's usually a "take half home" eater- but said she wished she had ordered the salad as it looked fresh and light- and she felt full after the heavier Mousaka Maybe Mousaka for dinner, salads for lunch and brunch!

3.3 mi•Westchester Square

Booth seating

Chicken & Waffles (So good)

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White Peach Sangria

George's Diner & Cafe

4.1(247 reviews)

The staff is friendly, the food is good. Portions are satisfying and the prices are reasonable. The…read moreambiance is full fledged diner.

Ambiance 10/10 When I first stepped foot into the…read morerestaurant, I instantly got this retro vibe. I just love the color of the seating and how comfortable the atmosphere was. Service: 10/10 The employees were very friendly. They were kind and had a nice smile on their face. That is what customers should be looking for when being approached by waiters or waitresses. They were very helpful with the menu option. Food: 10/10 I started with their hot chocolate with whipped cream. Man! It was delicious. The whipped cream, by the way, is optional. It does not automatically come with the hot chocolate. The texture was just right. I picked a good day to drink hot chocolate. I have also ordered their standard Belgian Waffles with a side of sausage. I have to admit, I was slightly disappointed with the quantity of the waffle. They only give you one. Additionally, you'd have to ask for the butter. Butter does not automatically come with the waffles. The syrup is or at least should already be on the table once you're seated. Even though I only got one waffle, it was delicious. Furthermore, you have the option to add whipped cream to the waffles. They will add the whipped cream to the waffles for you. The same can be applied to pancakes. When all is said and done, they will offer you a blow-pop lollipop. Overall 9.5/10 I will be back. I am unsure if they do reservations. It wouldn't be surprising if they did. Their menu options and pricing were reasonable.

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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Crosstown Diner

3.2(482 reviews)

4.3 mi•Schuylerville

There is a small amount of parking and not much street parking. The place was backed due to the…read moretheir Insta advertisements. The entrance looks terrible and shabby! The seats are ripped. Doesn't look clean. The manager and his wife ignored us when we arrived for about 5 mins. They were very occupied with the telephone. Aside From that I ordered The Strawberry Cheesecake. Delicious. My husband had an omelette and potatoes. It was well seasoned.

Good food and clean restaurant. Bathrooms are always clean and there's a lot of parking here. They…read moreprovide Good service too. My husband got steak and eggs and the steak wasn't the best, but my omelet and food were great. Love the Photo Booth on the outside

Nacho Mamas Waffle Fries - $7.99

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Tibbett Diner

4.0(168 reviews)

1.4 mi•Kingsbridge

Excellent range of dishes especially broiled fresh seafood…read more Service is attentive and friendly. The place gives off a family vibe

I was in the mood for some breakfast so I came over to Tibet diner and ordered a short stack of…read morepancakes with two eggs and toast and my friend got a turkey BLT deluxe sandwich that came with some french fries. The food was delicious. My friend enjoyed their sandwich and I enjoyed my pancakes and eggs and toast. The pancakes were delicious. Eggs over medium were great. You can't really mess that up. My friend enjoyed their sandwich and said it was very delicious. I also had a hot chocolate that was very tasty as well. The service was great. The waiter was very accommodating and attentive. As far as the ambience it's a regular diner with people conversing amongst themselves. No music at all. So that was cool. So if you're looking for a good spot for breakfast or lunch, check out a diner! -Ray

Linzer Tart

Brekkie after hiking 5 miles of hills - 3/23/2025

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Before sunrise - 02/02/2025

Tremont Diner

3.6(111 reviews)

3.7 mi•Schuylerville

First time at this location was years ago after a night out bar hopping to have food super late at…read morenight. It was great food but very slow service. Second time was more recently after a burial at Saint Raymonds. It's a short drive from the cemetery and they were able to accommodate our fairly large group. We all sat together and the food was great. Service was pretty quick too. Staff here is very nice and friendly. My waffle was great. Also went to the bathroom which was very clean. Def recommend and would def return, solid location with parking

Good food with very large portions. Friendly and attentive…read morestaff. Breakfast is really good if you are in the area, can't go wrong. Also easy parking as they have a lot directly across the street, very convenient.

The outside of the menu

Spinach And Feta Cheese Omelette with Home Fries

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Wheat Toast

Liberty Diner

4.1(67 reviews)

2.5 mi•Morris Park

A gem in the Bronx. So many diners went out of business during Covid…read more The food is delicious, the establishment is clean and the workers are wonderful. Breakfast here is a joy. Great omelets.

They have a diverse menu, delicious food, and a friendly staff. We did takeout a few times while we…read morewere visiting in the Bronx and were never disappointed. The portions were generous.

Ham and cheese omelette with mashed potatoes.

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Home fries were burnt!

Golden Diner

4.3(1.2k reviews)

11.3 mi•Two Bridges

I'm a little late to the party, but for those of you like me who like to jump on a trend six or…read moreseven years after it gets going...you're going to love Golden Diner. Evidently they are famed far and wide for their pancakes, which are quite delicious. I actually prefer more texture in mine, with a bit of crisp from the butter/griddle, but you will not be sad about eating these. That said, I truly enjoyed almost everything else more. This is not a knock on them in any way, but a compliment to their kitchen that all their food is interesting and delicious. To wit: The Thai Cobb salad has the base of a classic, but with the heat and the acid of a proper som tum. The KFC wings are everything I wanted them to be. I ate way too many. The Mushroom Reuben Quesadilla (pastrami-spiced portobello!) actually evokes the flavors of a reuben, and may just have been my favorite bite of the evening. I rolled with a katsu club sandwich for my main, and it was outstanding, although I may even have liked the tuna melt more. I was too full for dessert, but I think everyone around the table enjoyed theirs. The staff is uniformly friendly, welcoming, on top of their shit, and honestly, just so cool. They made us feel at home, and got us everything we needed and more. This is a gem. Maybe I won't wait seven years to try the next trendy spot.

Really enjoyed brunch at Golden Diner! The lines are long so if you manage to get a reservation in…read moreadvance, it can go a long way to avoid waiting too long to be seated. The ambiance is young and energetic and the service was very efficient. I tried the pancakes, which definitely made the experience worth it for me and the veggie omelette, which was good but nothing too special. Also, definitely order the hash browns, they hit the spot!

Exposed brick wall

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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Honey Butter Pancakes

Cosmo's Restaurant

4.5(34 reviews)

1.3 mi•East Tremont

I lived in the Bronx since 2010.. my Dad put me on to Cosmo's breakfast. This place is nostalgic…read more. so I usually get the Belgian Waffle but i wanted some diff today. Grits , eggs , bacon & toast. The grits were fireee! 10/10 consistency. The eggs were good. Just needed a lil salt nd pepper. The bacon was ok. Could've been crispier. I also got a coffee & unfortunately it came out warm. Not hot, so I had to drink it fast. I love this small shop tho. It's consistent & been around for years. They won't disappoint.

Food is always amazing here and it's great service! I come here regularly with my mom but today was…read moreextra special for her bday. The food never disappoints, always hits and the people that work here are really nice. I wish they would give this place a bit of a aesthetic refresh, otherwise, really great to dine in or order out

Grits, bacon, scrambled eggs

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Jimmy's Grand Cafe

3.5(455 reviews)

3.5 mi•Castle Hill

Excellent food and the service is very good on Webster Ave corner of the cross Bronx express…read moreambiance is great as the food and servi

I went to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were able to…read morefind parking right out front. This is street parking. They have a parking lot, but it's kind of small, and it was already full. We were able to be seated immediately as a place wasn't overly crowded. The food came quickly and it was hot. It was breakfast food, it wasn't super tasty but it was fine. They said I could choose a slice from one of the cakes when I asked, Do you do anything for birthdays? I thought it would be complimentary but it was not, but they did sing happy birthday. And brought her a really festive candle and I really appreciated that and she enjoyed herself.

3.3 mi•Westchester Square

Chicken Madeira

Strawberry Cheesecake

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Our California Chipotle Burger with a side of onion rings

Skyview Diner

3.4(58 reviews)

I'm disappointed with my experience at Skyview Diner in the Bronx. I ordered a cheeseburger with a…read moretoasted bun, French fries, and coleslaw. The order was scheduled to arrive at 4:30 PM but arrived at 4:53 PM. The bun was not toasted as requested, and the fries were soggy. I called the restaurant to address the issue and spoke with Jose, who identified himself as the manager and later stated that he was the "boss." His tone became very aggressive, and he repeatedly yelled and raised his voice at me. I found the way he spoke to me extremely intimidating and disrespectful. Being a manager or "boss" should never mean speaking to a customer as though they should be afraid or intimidated. I was simply trying to address a problem with my order and expected a respectful conversation and an attempt to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, the interaction with Jose was enough for me to decide that I will not be ordering from Skyview Diner again. Customers deserve to feel respected when spending their money at any establishment.

Great service, clean surroundings and a nice variety of typical diner fare. I opted for breakfast…read moreand their grits is really delicious.

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Cobb Salad

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Byron M.

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12 years ago

I had a strange craving for a Taco, and I went to Yelp to seek advice. RJC popped up, and I ordered the Steak Taco due to a glowing review. Now it's my turn to give a great review as well, because that Taco was amazing. Maybe it was because I was hungry, but it just hit all the right spots, including the price. read more

Vicky B.

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5 years ago

Food good but one day I found a cockroach in my food I can not stop thinking about itFlautasCheeseburger

Wedin S.

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6 years ago

This was served to me and when I returned it, they didn't wanna do anything about the situation

Xavier V.

Elite 25

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10 years ago

Best place to order from !! Delivery is always on time and their quesadillas are amazing !!!

Curtis H.

57

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9 years ago

Amazing food, been going here for years! Great people and excellent food!

Crystal L.

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11 years ago

they never disappoint!!!

Family's Cafe - mexican - Updated October 2026

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