Gracie's on 2nd- Greek hospitality at it's best courtesy the amazing server Demetria and the fun owner who seated our partial group 25 minutes before the reservation. The food - my veggie omelette was well done and the accompanying home fries were lovely. Good strong and refilled cup of coffee. My brunch pals had waffles, cheeseburgers on Brioche with sweet potato fries, Caesar Chicken wraps and everyone was happy. Once ordered the food came out in less than 10 minutes!! The energy in the packed Gracie's was off the charts with a really awesome hostess and a brilliant team that moved around in sync. The big bonus and the major highlight was meeting with and breaking bread with the only and only Yelp Elite Extraordinaire Marvelous Marianne from Manhattan. She is a blessing and a ball of contagious energy. A million thanks to Susan R from now Indiana( formerly Vegas) for putting this together, making the reservation and spreading the love. There are parking garages all around and a subway station right across the street. I got lucky to find street parking on 2nd Ave just a block down. This was an enjoyable, buzzing, electric afternoon in a pretty cool establishment. read more

Gracie's on a Sunday can be crazy. We were smart making a reservation. They gave seven of us a great table in the front window away from server and customer traffic and customer crowds. Everyone ordered and the food came out timely. I didn't hear anyone complain about their food the wsy we all dug in! Sorry I didn't get the name of everything but you can read the menu. When we were ready bill payment appeared to go smoothly. The gracious men paid for all us ladies to enjoy lunch! I'm recommending that you make a reservation on weekends. It's a friendly old fashioned New York Diner open 24 hours with an extensive menu! I'm upping to Five Stars for making this one time in a lifetime luncheon so special for me and my friends and family! read more

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Solid diner with outdoor seating. I usually come to diners for their all-day breakfast and Gracie's doesn't disappoint. Give me a couple of big sausages and I'm happy (I set myself up didn't I?). I changed tack this visit and got the onion rings. I was bummed that they came out of a bag but I did get a lot of them. Service is good as well. We didn't have to wait for our water or coffee to be topped off. And they're 24 hours! A rare unicorn after the Shutdown. read more

Standard diner with diner fare. Not too crowded. Food took a while to come so if you are in a hurry this isn't the place read more

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Gracie's is a great old school diner serving up all of your favorites. The portion sizes are huge and the food is delicious. They have a wide menu ranging from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also a decent pie selection as well. Service is great and they also have tables outside for you to eat as well. Definitely a spot I would go back to again. read more

During the World Cup final, we walked into Gracie's Diner in hopes of enjoying a nice summer day with some fries and drinks. Other bars had been loud and crowded, but Gracie's was relatively spacious, so we were promptly seated. We asked our waiter, a portly, middle-aged man with jet-black hair (didn't catch his name) about portion sizes; he tells us they weren't large, so we ordered two plates of sweet potato fries at $11 each. The second he served them, it was obvious one plate would've sufficed. In addition, the fries themselves sucked: so plain--no seasoning, no salt, nothing. A couple fries in, we flagged him down to politely explain we weren't happy with the food. Instead of apologizing or offering any kind of fix, he got defensive and snapped, "What do you mean bring them back? No!" --even though the plates were almost untouched. We didn't want to escalate the situation, so we just left. This isn't how patrons should be treated. $26 on subpar fries and a prickly waiter? Don't waste your money. read more

Gracie's on 2nd Diner - Sweet Potato Fries - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Decent dinner spot offering all the breakfast food you might crave for. I really wanted the egg sandwich and it didn't disappoint, but it could use a slice of cheese in it. I also wanted a waffle and I was able to get both and create my own place for a fair price. The waffle doesn't look like much but was perfectly fluffy. The restaurant is quite loud but nicely decorated and the service is fast. This is not a place you plan on staying for long. You eat you go. The tables are very small for the large plates they serve the food in but it is common in dinners. read more

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10/8/25 Had breakfast here and it was ok. NJ has so many diners that this is just ok compared to them. Eggs and Corned Beef Hash and Salmon Omelet. I do miss Bialys those are hard to find in NJ read more

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Best service I ever received at a diner. Quick friendly service. Food was made to order. I will be back here again! read more

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A good diner option! The oreo oat milk milkshake was super yummy! They had a lot of food options. I also tried the smash burger and it was yummy. Service was good. They have inside and outside seating. We went late and it was open pretty late. read more

Gracie's on 2nd Diner - Smash Burger Oreo oat milk Milkshake - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Gracie's is such a cozy Diner in a great location. The space itself is welcoming and the staff is a as well. I love a good lumberjack breakfast and they matched my expectations. I especially love that they have mirrors all over the space, I couldn't help but snap a few pics of myself. read more

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Walked in on a weekend morning and was seated quickly and given friendly service! The food came out quick. I got the corned beef hash and would not recommend to anyone. I ended up not eating the hash but eating everything around it. The corned beef hash felt like it was from a can. I found the place pricey for the quality of food. read more

Gracie's on 2nd Diner - Corned Beef Hash - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

We just wanted classic diner food but instead received watery eggs, mushy potatoes, and criminally sloppy corned beef. Go across the street or down a block if you want good food. The coffee was delightfully bad. It reminded me of a sad office job I had in undergrad, where we'd brew the cheapest coffee we could find and drown it in the cheapest creamer we could find. If that's enticing, this is your place. The corned beef hash was the consistency of moist refried beans, or perhaps more akin to a chicken pot pie -- or canned dog food you'd buy for a geriatric dog you low-key hate. I actually had to look up what corned beef hash was after trying Gracie's, genuinely uncertain whether this is just how it's normally served. It isn't. Corned beef hash is savory, crispy, delicious... This "dish" was little bits of ground beef and potatoes mixed with what may have been instant-potato mix. No appreciable salt, no real texture, no savory flavor. Honestly, I'm unsure what I was served. The waiter, who was efficient and kind, assured us that this was indeed the intended texture and that nothing appeared incorrect with the dish. I asked to order some sausages (which were perfectly fine), as the corned beef was simply inedible. The waiter promptly returned and did not charge us for the sausages. Overall, I don't recommend this place, and we will only return if we need a devilish fantasy-football punishment. read more

Gracie's on 2nd Diner - Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs with potatoes - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Gracie's is a comfort food experience reminding me of old-fashioned diners growing up. Staff were welcoming with ample seating, tables are close together but somehow managed to accommodate all kinds of diners well - groups, couples, solo diners. The ambiance was lively but so much so it felt private within tables and everyone seemed to have a good time. The food itself is fine - definitely not spectacular but perfectly reliable and is filling. The potato home fries were cooked crispy though lightly seasoned. The scrambled eggs were cooked a bit too much but tasty! Hot chocolate with whipped cream was sweet with strong cocoa flavor. Pancakes were soft though though only got a few syrup to share. Finally for the rye toast was also fine, nothing to write home about. Overall a solid diner experience and accomplishes just that with reasonable prices. read more

There is something about the diner experience. it's got those quintessential retro vibes and friendly waitresses to match. not the usual grumpiness you get in fancier establishments. My friend had a burger, I had a mushroom omelet. was it amazing ? no. did i enjoy the experience? very much so. read more

24/7 diner it's always open and ready at your convenient. I drank a mimosa and had a bagel with cream cheeses and bacon. Service was friendly and welcoming. read more

Ordered it from DoorDash had matzoh ball soup and a BLT how do you fuck that up? It was the worst matzoh ball soup and the worst BLT on earth the bacon was rotten and the soup tasted like dish soap. What a waste of $25 never again walk away from this place and go just somewhere else. read more

I love their chicken strips and their dinners are great too. It is a little pricey but I guess being in manhattan comes with a price. It was good service for a diner. The fries were really good. read more

Would you get up at 3am just for a date? Had a Thursday 9am appt for wife and I to meet NYC Elite Yelper Marianne W at Gracie's on 2nd Diner. Wednesday had woken up at 4am to catch a 7am flight from San Francisco. Thursday went to sleep at 9pm, and woke up at 8:22am. Holy s---, took a taxi to get to Gracie's on 2nd Diner from our timeshare 3 miles away. Almost had a heart attack when saw a Gracie's on the corner of 86nd and 1st windows boarded up! Met Marianne who was manning the fort, sitting at a booth for 4 for 10 minutes, despite the poor vibes from the staring waitress. Boss doesn't like people holding down unoccupied seats. Turned out Marianne had gotten up at 3am, exercised on the stationary bike and washed and dried her hair for the occasion. Pretty ordinary diner, overlooking a busy street. I thought Marianne's $17 three 8.5" chocolate chip pancakes were way overpriced even for Manhattan. My wife Janeen had a better deal with her $17 single waffle covered by two over easy eggs. You know the portions are small when extra small Marianne can finish the entire three pancakes Marianne was looking with envy as I devoured my $20 Southern burger, with a half pound patty cooked medium covered with lettuce, tomatoes, well cooked bell peppers, sauteed onions, and sweet bbq sauce, all those things she couldn't eat. Not much flavor from the lettuce nor the unripened sliced tomato. But the mountain of well cooked green bell peppers and onions hit the spot. Could have eaten the onions raw, and bbq sauce was on the mild side, not at all spicy. Came with a toasted roll and fries which seemed unsalted. Will have to remember to pay extra for sweet potato fries, a weakness of Marianne's. Service is good. Afterwards, Marianne commented that it was nice to be able to talk to friends of her own age. Fifth time in the past 6 years that we've met in NYC . Nobody in their right mind would come here in the spring of 2020, the center of the pandemic with a peak of 700 dead per week in NYC. In May 2023, I was missing a front tooth, when a crown on a root canal tooth broke. Today, had Marianne take a picture of me with Gracie.'s in the background, showing off my belt buckle and my new front tooth. read more

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Recently, three family members and I ate lunch at Gracie's Diner. It was a lot of fun! Loved the old school, comforting vibe, unmistakable NYC ambiance and roomy seating (for Manhattan). I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich Deluxe, which was served with a Greek salad and fries. Everything was delicious, and tbh, I was so hungry that I forgot to take any food photos! Sorry, y'all ~ will, hopefully, add them the next time I go back! Post lunch, I ordered a cup of decaf coffee with oat milk, which was lovely. The wait staff was very kind and so attentive. Our main waiter returned with a cup of fresh coffee (with oak milk), before I even asked for it! All in all, Gracie's Diner comes highly recommended, especially if you're looking for a more casual, family-friendly place on the UES. There's something for everyone (including vegetarians), at this establishment. We all enjoyed what we ordered and went home both full and with leftovers for later. Best, Kat read more

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I don't eat much red meat but had a craving for a burger after attending a concert recently so we hit our local diner late night which is always open. Good burger, tasty fries, and fixins. Good service as always and food came out quick. This new location is miles ahead of the old spot. read more

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It's nothing fancy or mind-changing but Gracie's is definitely a nice, reliable diner. It serves all the classics with lots of customization options available. Appreciate the big menu, ranging from breakfast, pancakes, burgers, and wraps. Food might be average but does have that familiarity feeling to it. The beef hash was nicely seasoned; eggs and fries pretty standard. The wraps have all the essentials to it. Even though the matzo ball was a little too dough-y and dense for me, the soup is comforting. Its spacious and open for 24 hours! Food comes quick and people are nice. read more

Stopped in for breakfast with my sister and mom. It was pretty busy for a weekday, but we were seated immediately. It's a classic diner with classic diner menu. Service was great and the food was good. I'm in the area once a month so will definitely return. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon eating here for a late breakfast on a Thursday without consulting any social media reviews and took a chance, because, hey - it's a diner - how badly can they screw this up? Upon entering on the rainy morning, the hostess was trying to sit us at a table immediately by the door, and that wasn't gonna fly with me. I told her what booth we would sit in and that's where she left us with the menus. The wait staff were quick to get our drink orders squared away, and coffee was offered consistently throughout our entire meal. I decided on the eggs benedict since I don't have it very often, and my friend looking for something more substantial, decided to go for the Irish Breakfast that had more meat than you could imagine on a plate. The portions were great and the food came out fast and hot. The overall presentation didn't blow me away, but the food was tasty and I enjoyed every bite. My friend cleaned off his own plate and was very happy with his decision. Nothing like a warm cup of coffee and a diner breakfast. I could see myself frequenting here if I lived in the area; for sure would be a reliable choice! There's only two gender neutral stalls, so make sure you knock loudly to make sure they are in fact empty. read more

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Seated immediately although it was a busy Saturday morning for brunch. Got a great window seat. Large menu with lots of breakfast & brunch options. Items reasonably priced. I ordered the Fresh Vegetarian omelet and my boyfriend ordered the California omelet. They have $10 drink specials for brunch. We both got the grapefruit mimosa. The food was bland, but okay. Nothing special...toast is barely toasted and no salt is used in the kitchen. But there was plenty of it and we were hungry so we were satisfied. Ambiance is fine. I like a noises from a busy diner. Can't really recommend based off what we ate but maybe the sweeter breakfast options are better. read more

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Good spot. Staff are welcoming specially Juan. Food are really great will definitely come back again read more

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Fine service and atmosphere. Got food that was overcooked and another dish that was cold.

Came here on a rainy weekday in the morning and we were sat down immediately and after we ordered the food came out and a remarkable pace. The food on the other hand is just extremely lackluster. The eggs were fine, the chocolate chip pancakes were also fine but not something I would think about going back and getting. My girlfriend got the corn beef hash and it was genuinely awful. It either came from a can or it had been sitting for way too long. The prices for a diner are extremely high as well. When I think of a diner I think of average food with average to below average prices and that is not the case here. I can't see myself coming back but give it a chance if you are in the area, all the staff was wonderful. read more

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IT is said that first impressions are everything. If this morning's experience was representative, I cannot recommend this establishment. In a hurry, I dropped in for a simple bagel and cream cheese and a cuppa joe. First the positive..the coffee was quite good . Sorry I can't say the same for the bagel. I am no bagel snoot, but having lived in NYC all my life, I can say with some confidence that I have tried dozens of places, diners and bagel specialty shops. The horrible excuse for a bagel which I was served was shameful. It was not even up to the low quality usually found on a grocery store shelf (pre-baked and shipped) or the random street-side vendor. I sat there regretting I didn't stroll down the street to Tal, (one of the best, if not the best, bagel places in town IMHO) but I was in a rush to get to the office, so I took the easy route. To my regret. I've had diner bagels before, some good, some less so. This one was just unmentionably sad. The service was also indifferent. read more

It's a 2 star food and experience. Food came quickly but it was cold. Even omelet was cold. Don't know why. Omelette not quite cooked. I ate it anyway. The waitress spoke very fast , making me wish I was more fluent in Spanish. Basically she didn't explain what is in a sandwich. Just hurried me and told me to get omelet. Very arrogant. But I obeyed. Usually I'm a 18%-22% tipper and always tip , even in countries where you don't have to tip. But I'm thinking she gets $0 tip. These wait staff have gotten worse. They have been so rude since during pandemic. So arrogant. They played their power trip. I play mine. Pro: Soup was good. Restaurant is clean. Outdoor seating was nice. read more

Gracie's on 2nd Diner - Mushroom omelette $19 - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered a cheeseburger. It is a waste of my hard earned money. I understand French fries are no longer real potatoes. The last time, before tonight, that I ordered a burger from Gracies, I got real meat...a long long time ago. I just received a hockey puck meat patty. It's a real disappointment for the price I paid. Never again. I won't even go to the restaurant again for breakfast now. I'd rather stay hungry until tomorrow when I go for groceries and make something myself. For real. I cannot believe the dissatisfaction. read more

Super good food, great pancakes and burgers, amazing service and really good prices. Greasy spoon that brings you back, strong recommend!

Delicious food extremely friendly staff great vibes and they went above and beyond to help me try to find an item that I left at their store. Waffle fries with chipotle mayo are the best of both those things I have ever had, absolutely 10/10 highly recommend read more

I think it's my favorite diner/coffee shop in the City... certainly on the upper east side. They may have moved physical locations from 86th St., but they brought everything good about them to the new location on 85th and 2nd. The staff is incredibly friendly, and really sets your morning off to a good start. The menu has a lot of choices with a pretty good depth, and it's also easy to read - another thing that's important while you're waiting for coffee to arrive. I normally get an egg white omelette and rye toast which never fails to satisfy. The coffee is also very good, my cup is kept warm and full. My dining companion often gets the French toast, and says they look forward to breakfast here because it is consistently good. As with any breakfast place get here on the earlier side on the weekends. read more

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What a rip off. We had an order of fries each along with our sandwich. $9:00 for each order. What a rip off. Never again will we go there, nore should you read more

Did not take pics. We enjoyed the meatloaf sandwich on "real" rye bread, poached eggs, and a cheddar omelet With well done home fried potatoes. Potatoes were a tad dry. We will be back. read more

SUPER underrated place. the best diner ive been to in 16 years of life bruh. eggs are super crispy and runny at the same time super tuff spot to go to read more

Gracie's on 2nd is a no frills diner experience. I walked in on a weekday and was seated immediately. The servers were very polite and attentive. My coffee and OJ came out shortly after I placed my order and the food came out quickly as well. I've been here a few times and I also order their breakfast frequently through Seamless and their food quality is consistently good. This is by no means a fancy or bougie brunch experience, but it is a relaxed and casual New York City diner feel which is what I tend to crave more these days. I will continue to support this business and recommend for those who want a hearty breakfast with efficient service. read more

The nicest and goooood food! I go in three times a week whenever I'm in NYC. Convenient clean and reasonable. Great for Thanksgiving, too! You're guaranteed to run into people you know here read more

After a long day of my day and striking out disastrously at a nearby 24-hour diner, I was in search of a bar. I was just having those days where a dirty vodka martini was in order. I was randomly walking and happened to stumbled onto Gracie's on 2nd Diner. I couldn't believe my luck! Stepping into Gracie's, it's l incredibly spacious and bright. A startling departure from the other diner I had been at. It has gorgeous light fixtures that actually remind me of the art deco period. Please, don't take my word for it. Though I was an Art History Tutor, I am still fallible. They have two big flat screen TVs, surrounded by a hefty stocked bar. Surprisingly, I loved the light in the place, even at such late of an hour. Something about it felt right and comforting. Now, for the food! Because of the aforementioned late hour, I had the most random meal. As a starter, I had a cup of French onion soup. This is a very hard recipe to screw up, and they didn't. This was so warm and felt like a warm hug, especially with the added addition of Tabasco. So good! It was everything I needed. The other was Corned Beef Hash and Imported Feta Cheese. They're both side dishes, but they were incredibly filling. They're were both really good. I love corned beef. It gave me memories of childhood. The feta was delicious. It was salty yet balanced. I was generous with my pour of both extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Which, side note, Gracie's is the only diner, hell, the only restaurant that I have ever seen offer red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil among the usual salt, pepper, ketchup, sugar, and hot sauce. I felt so fancy! Which brings me to the exceptional service. Baulino was my waiter. He is such a kind and patient man. He dealt with all of my asinine questions when I got in: can I sit anywhere? Can I dine in? Etc. I was trying desperately to hide that this was the first time I here and I'm totally not socially awkward! Did it work? Nope! Did Baulino pretend it did? Yes, he did. Baulino was such a great and attentive waiter. He was so nice and kind. He needs a shout-out for his kindness. I was having an okay day, but not really. He made it better, and I'll be forever grateful. read more

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