I am one of many who first heard of Golden Diner from my doomscrolling, but it was very much worth…read morethe hype and the wait. We arrived ~30 mins after opening and there was a short line to put my name down. From there, it was an hour 45 minute wait, so we strolled through Chinatown to kill time and enjoy the neighborhood. If you don't want to wait, get there early! We were seated in the lovely car park patio and from there, the ordering process, service, and whole process was quick but not rushed. There aren't a crazy number of tables, so it actually feels like you have room to yourself. The food itself was amazing. The breakfast sandwich was great for something heartier and of course, the pancakes were amazing. We also had to try the Thai tres leches since you don't see that everyday. Overall, a great experience! I'll be back!

Pancake connoisseur and this place is a YES…read more Outdoor seating is awful BUT food was good. Wings saucey but good. Burger good. Drink options bad but on the strength of the pancakes absolutely YES

Tiny little place, lightly decorated with Mexican themes. Came here based on Yelp's high ratings…read moreand it certainly lived up to praise. If you're looking for fanfare, this ain't the place. But if you're looking for some excellent, straight forward, wonderfully crafted simplicity, this is in your wheelhouse. A quesadilla is a quesadilla, a hamburger a hamburger. Sounds boring? Not when your hamburger and quesadilla are amongst the best you've ever had at any diner, anywhere. Our waitress was very nice and allowed us to dine, unbothered. We ordered a fresh fruit platter for dessert. It included watermelon, mango, grapes, apples, strawberries, etc. very nice, well presented. The dining area certainly belies what happens in that kitchen behind the door. I'll be back to try some more simple, but excellent food.

We were staying in the neighborhood and trying to find a spot within walking distance for dinner…read more After wandering around for awhile, we landed on Jey Diner after walking past. This spot has a handful of tables and while we were there, quite a few to-go orders were picked up as well. Though we were the only diners, so I assume it's more of a breakfast/brunch spot. The menu is rather expansive with options from breakfast to lunch and dinner. After studying the menu, we opted for the Veggie Burger and the Meatball Parm Po'Boy. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes, which seemed a little long as we were the only diners, but we were not in a rush so it was fine. As the restaurant was unassuming, I honestly had pretty low expectations, but we both really enjoyed our meals. It was definitely large portions and really flavorful. My fiance said the Meatball Parm Po'Boy was delicious and I appreciated that the veggie burger seemed to be made in house as it was falling apart (in a good way) and you could distinguish some of the veggies. I ended up only eating about half of my burger and took the rest for lunch the next day and it held up well.

I want to shoutout the service at this place! We came in on a Sunday brunch with our dog since we…read moresaw outdoor seating in the photos - however upon arriving, we were told they only do outdoor seating on Saturdays starting in September (?) Bummer because we were excited for this place and came a long way for it. We then ordered a couple things to go and while waiting outside, the owner comes out with a table and allowed us to dine outdoors. They even brought out a bowl of water for our dog! A wonderful gesture and I don't know how often they do this but we really appreciated it. The tortilla soup was so amazing - they nailed both the savory and sourness of it and even the soggy tortillas in the soup were really good! I had the steak breakfast burrito which was incredibly filling and the chorizo and avocado eggs Benedict were fantastic! We don't come down to Park Slope that much but I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for specifically a Mexican brunch spot!

We were so excited to try this spot bc what's better than a diner? A Mexican diner!!!! The food…read moreblew me away honestly. I don't love chorizo that much but I got the chorizo Benedict and this is definitely the best chorizo I've ever had. The tortilla soup was also so good. The flavor was perfect--perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sour. I got the greenwood smoothie and it was very refreshing. This is a family owned business and we really felt taken care of here. Would recommend this spot to anyone whether you're looking for some solid diner food or a great Mexican brunch spot!

I'm obsessed with Sunday in Brooklyn!!! Everything about our visit was enjoyable and lovely. We had…read morea reservation and got our table right away. It was a warm day in the city so we opted to sit inside. Because it was my friend's birthday, we were given a little card and they gave us a candle alongside the pancakes! The server was nice and answered all our questions. We of course, got the hazelnut pancakes! We also tried to oat milk mocha, s'mores espresso, breakfast sandwich with avocado, and the cheddar biscuit. The food looked wonderful and tasted even better. As a southern gal, I was skeptical about the biscuits, but they were buttery and savory and fluffy. They were definitely more of a bready biscuit than a flaky one, but delightful nonetheless. The breakfast sandwich had a great flavor and I liked the option to add avocado to keep it vegetarian. I just wish there were more slices of avocado on it. The espresso was good but nothing too special. The star of the brunch would have to undoubtably be the pancakes. The hazelnut flavor was divine and coupled with a fluffy, cake like pancakes!! I definitely would go back just for the pancakes alone. I highly recommend eating here!!

Please visit in person. It's an entirely different experience. I wanted a fancy brunch for myself…read more So I ordered the French toast bites (incredible), scrambled eggs (good!), and cold brew with oat milk and brown sugar. Not all restaurants should deliver. And sadly, this is one. Sustainable packaging is great until it's not. Sub the scrambled eggs were melting into the box when they arrived. And had they arrived a moment later, they would have seeped through the box. Fine. I'll just get them out of the box, onto a real play. Ha. They must have been added to the box while they were fresh off a hot pan. A good amount was welded to the box. Annoying, but fine. And then the brew arrived without sugar or (paid for) oat milk. They hate me. It's ok, I'll just drink it black. And that's where 2 stars get knocked off. Worst tasting coffee ever. Cold brew is supposed to be smooth, with very little acid. This was extremely sour! As if it was made previously and had been sitting around for a couple of days. It took me a minute to realize how bad it was. And suffering as a result. Intense stomach pains and tummy issues. From coffee. Smh. I will probably eat there, in person. But I will never trust their cold brew again. Or delivery.

we ordered three items:…read more 1. cheeseburger with fries 2. caesar salad 3. chicken parm all were excellent. I loved that the cheeseburger had crispy lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and cheese. The mix of a thousand island type sauce with ketchup made this burger a 10/10. The sesame bun gives the burger a great softness with all the other textures. + the fries gave me the feeling of an elevated mcdonald's fry! caesar salad was perfect. Lots of lettuce, not overly anchovy and just the croutons were soft and crisp at the same time? very much enjoyed how big of a portions all of these items were. chicken parm sauce was tangy and had good flavoring with the perfect melted cheese on top of the soft but crisp edges of the chicken. i'd highly recc all three items we got! service was quick once we got seated and was nice to be outside in the warm weather.

Bernie's was a class act of a little establishment and I see why it has the Williamsburg region by…read morestorm. No reservations, only walk up to get your name on a list. The staff are all high class. All the seats feel like they're made just for you, there's a real feel of nostalgia like going to an old diner with your family in this place. The burger is a must try. Probably up there with some of the best slept on burgers in the city. Personally for me the highlight was the vinegar chicken with the vinegar sweet pepper shallots. These peppers have been so good that we've been trying to find them all over the city going into every little local market that we could find in hopes of coming across them again. Not sure how they make them or what they do, but it's an insanely unique experience that I've only had a dish like this at Bernie's.

- every kind of pancake you can think of - all of them are…read moredelicious - closes early - very large portions - delicious pancakes - they dont have the long lines that they used to - IDK if they are still cash only

We lived in Brooklyn for 21 years. Tom's has been there…read moremuch, much longer for good reasons. The waiter was delightful and gave us a free egg cream. What's not to like?

This place was great friendly and fast service. Extra plus for having beef bacon. The waffles were…read moretasty and the strawberries were fresh. My friend enjoyed their eggs and pancakes. I would definitely be back to try more. Everyone in the area seems to love this place. Also, it was a relaxing place to sit in and enjoy a quick bite. So if you feel like dining in solo I would recommend as well.

We were looking for a good breakfast after a night out that wasn't too pricey and stumbled upon…read moreMary's. While they have all the traditional breakfast fare, I was so happy to see it also had a Caribbean twist to it. I couldn't help myself--I had to order rice and beans with pernil (pork shoulder) and a side of sweet plantains. Of course, I wanted some actual breakfast items, so we got the French toast loaded with fruit. We also got both the tres and quatro golpes, which is a traditional Dominican breakfast. Lastly, we got a Caribbean omelet. My rice and pernil was solid. The rice could've used a tad bit more seasoning but when mixed with the side of beans and plantains plus a drizzle of hot sauce it was perfect. They had a variety of sauces--Tabasco (my fave), a Jamaican one that was super spicy, and a mild homemade one. The tres/quatro golpes was also a hearty choice with mangu (mashed plantain), sausage, fried cheese, and eggs. The pickled red onion balanced everything out. The fried cheese is similar to a halloumi but I think it's a bit more flavorful. All the flavors just melt together in your mouth perfectly. The French toast and omelet were good. I'd say the Caribbean items stole the show though. The place has a typical diner vibe and is on the small side. Food was served quickly and service was good. Discount if you pay in cash. I will be coming back to try their Cuban!!

What an exceptional spot. Unassuming from the front with the most generous and kind staff -- and…read moredelicious, classic food. Most recently, we celebrated our two-year-old's birthday here, and the incredible staff made it a morning we'll never forget. It's our favorite place to go together any time we want to feel welcomed as family or need to be reminded that the classics never go out of style!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of all of us.

We had a group of six drop in around 1 pm, and since it was packed, we waited about 15 minutes to…read morebe seated. Thankfully, the staff let five of us sit and start ordering while we waited for the sixth person to arrive, which I really appreciated. If you're coming with a group, I'd recommend having a few people arrive early so you can get in line while everyone else catches up, especially if someone is running behind. Our server came by quickly to check if we were ready to order, and the food came out fast despite how busy it was. Every meal was done correctly, and they were great about accommodating food restrictions. I ordered the vegan burger, and it was delicious and truly unique. I've never seen anything like it at another restaurant. Additionally, I enjoyed how they were already decorated for Valentine's Day. Maybe a little early but still nice. Overall, a good experience, especially considering how crowded it was.