Mom told me we were going out for brunch. I heard, "We're going somewhere with tacos." Close enough. Green Kitchen is a cozy neighborhood diner with one of the prettiest outdoor setups I've seen. The entire corner entrance is covered in colorful flowers, and the wraparound patio makes it feel more like a garden café than a diner. They even have covered seating along the side street, which kept us cool while giving me an excellent vantage point to supervise pedestrians, squirrels, and anyone carrying bacon. I settled onto my cooling mat under the table and got comfortable while Mom and Dad ordered. Mom had the Short Rib Tacos with a Diet Coke. She declared them delicious. Dad went with the classic scrambled eggs and bacon. Guess which meal looked easier to "accidentally" share with the dog? Neither. Apparently both plates were under strict human protection. There isn't a dog menu, and no water bowl was offered, but the staff was friendly, the patio was spacious and comfortable, and the atmosphere made it an easy place to relax for a long brunch. Dogba's Verdict Beautiful flower-covered entrance? Large covered outdoor patio? Elite people-watching opportunities? Cool enough for a summer brunch? Dog water bowl? Taco samples for the dog? Also no. 4 paws out of 5. I'd happily return... but next time I'd like to negotiate at least one short rib taco as part of my appearance fee. read more

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Why would you advertise such a great happy hour deal on your menu outside and not honor it... They in fact do not have $11 cocktails or $6 beers or $12 apps until closing, it's until 7pm #gag read more

Green Kitchen - Outdoor menu advertised - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Walking uptown at dinnertime, I offered my husband two options for an al fresco meal. I knew he'd pick Green Kitchen. While my choice would've been the Chinese place across the street, Green Kitchen was a-okay with me. Bottled wine was 50% off, which may (or may not) be standard on Wednesdays. The cab we chose was fine at $30 .... but no way would it warrant a $60 tab. I wanted a gyro sandwich and side salad. Our waitress suggested the platter, which comes to about the same price and includes fries. Perfect! My husband was really happy with his generously-stuffed Reuben. I didn't think the cheese was adequately melted, but he disagreed. We both tacked on a cup of avgolemono. After hot & sour, Greek lemon may be my most favorite soup. Green Kitchen is a NY institution and a reliably good place to get breakfast, lunch or dinner. I like this location better than 75th Street though the menus I believe are identical. Seating, inside and out, is more comfortable here. read more

I was lured in by the promise of a New York happy meal (chicken Caesar salad, fries and a martini) and it didn't disappoint! It was really nice to sit outside on a beautiful evening and the staff was good. One thing I will say is that if I order takeout from here the quality is substantially diminished. read more

Green Kitchen - Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Got the short rib eggs benedict which was super super delish. The meat especially was so freaking good and soft. The potatoes were really weird I can't tell if I liked them or not they were like kinda hashbrown but also diced but also just a solid mass idk. Loved the slice of orange though. Also tried their Vanilla Hot Cocoa with Vodka and man was that strong I could barely taste the hot cocoa because I was getting blasted off of half of this drink omg. If strong is your thing then get this but beware! read more

Green Kitchen - Short Rib Eggs Benedict and Vanilla Hot Cocoa - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Food was not the best I think it lacks flavor. Services 10 out of 10 and the atmosphere was clean and nice for photos outside. read more

Green Kitchen - Arugula, salad, and avocado toast with scrambled egg on top - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

We were seated in very good time and were even early for our reservation but they helped to adjust for our early arrival. The timing of everything worked very well from taking drink order to food orders and everything arriving. The atmosphere was very welcoming. The food was very delicious and huge portions. We definitely recommend this restaurant for its breakfast / brunch menus which we ordered from. read more

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Green Kitchen is such a lovely spot on 2nd Ave. They have nice floral decor outside yeah it's under the scaffolding, but it was so pretty. This is my second time at this restaurant. The first time I sat inside so this time I wanted to experience it outside. Enjoying our meal outside was definitely really cool for lunch just to enjoy the weather while you're eating was a thumbs up for me. Our server Enrique was very hospitable and semi tentative but there's always room for improvement. Their menu had variety however I only located a few items that I would eat. read more

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The food is mediocre, I've had some decent meals inside with family (salt required) but won't be dining in anymore. The servers are apathetic and seem to all despise each other, They are as authentic as the Gucci bags on Canal Street. Not a nice vibe read more

Had a reservation for this location at 4pm. I arrived at 345pm and used the restroom prior to my bestie arriving. The restroom has 2 stalls that are private which is great since it's a unisex restroom. I sat at my table which was a booth and the waiter asked if i wanted anything to start. I got mozz sticks and a coke. My bestie came and the mozz sticke and coke arrived. We decided to order pasta & the chicken Caesar salad and split it. The waiter brought us extra plates and refilled my soda. Food was very hot and fresh. Waiter was nice and attentive without being overbearing. We packed some food to go and i had a cheesecake for dessert while my bestie had a coffee. Everything came out to $103. All in all worth the price. Food and service was great. Place is decorated beautifully esp outside and restaurant is very clean. I will def be back for brunch read more

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Service was excellent. Ambiance was great being able to eat outdoors. The food was decent. Nothing special and a little pricy. read more

Green Kitchen - Chipotle Steak Quesadilla - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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We've been coming here since the original location on 1st ave. We decided to venture outside of getting omelettes and it hit the spot. All American Burger 5/5 Grilled chicken sandwich on a brioche 4.5/5 Buffalo chicken wrap 4.5/5 Quesadilla 4/5 Pistachio pancake was a huge hit and will come back just for this. 5/5 read more

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It was all amazing, a little crowded for brunch but worth the waiting. Service overall good, ambience it's eeeeh, once it's packed inside you can barely have a conversation so I'd recommend getting seated outside. read more

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Very disappointed with our experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere among the staff felt tense and unwelcoming. The plates didn't appear very clean, and to make matters worse, my girlfriend found a hair in her pasta. When we brought it to their attention, they simply took the dish away and asked if she wanted something else. There was no meaningful apology or effort to make the situation right. Later, they brought over a drink we hadn't ordered as a gesture, but it didn't really address the issue. The service throughout the meal felt careless, and food was often delivered to tables in a rushed and unprofessional manner. Overall, the experience fell far below expectations. Finding a hair in a meal is unacceptable, and the way the situation was handled was equally disappointing. Unfortunately, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. read more

Both the food quality and the service were pretty disappointing. Came for brunch, our server was rushed and didn't really speak clearly, misheard a few orders and brought the wrong drinks. She was in a bad mood with a number of the tables around us and was not very service oriented. Portions are pretty large but the brunch food itself was rather bland. At least it is pet friendly if you sit outdoors. Given the prices charged, it was a very mediocre meal. read more

Green Kitchen - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

The best thing on the table was the bacon. I'm giving it a 1 because the ambience is great and it's a cute diner vibe. Service was fine but I personally don't like when restaurants have rotating servers, it makes the experience impersonal. The house potatoes are not normal breakfast potatoes they are mashed up potatoes with tons of other veggies which was not advertised. My omelette was not salted at all and the mushrooms were not cooked. The rye bread is straight card board tasting. The wheat bread with jam was good probably just because of the jam. Would not recommend. read more

Green Kitchen - Omelette - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend had her wedding dinner reception at Green Kitchen -- I feel like that's the biggest endorsement I can give regarding the quality of their food and their staff. All of their apps are really great -- I especially love the fish tacos, chicken bites, and their salad selection. The vibes are also really nice too -- think upscale diner. read more

While the service was excellent, the food this time around was not as good as I remembered. We stopped by for brunch as I was craving their homemade corned beef hash. However this time it was so dry! Not the same consistency as last time. The service was excellent as we were one of the first customers on a Saturday 9am! Right when they opened. By the time we left, there were more customers. Overall sad to say the cooking is not consistent. read more

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TLDR: This place sucks. For those who like details: -I've dined here no less than 8 times for breakfast / brunch and dinner. Today's experience is what prompted me to write a review -The staff are disinterested and passive aggressive here. Every time. Especially if you don't want to order drinks -The food is a 2/5 at absolute best and expensive. You are visiting a diner, not a fine dining establishment, but prices are out of whack at Green Kitchen -Fries, toast, and most dishes are always either cold or lukewarm, regardless of how busy they are. I truly don't know how hard it is to mess up a wrap, burger, salad or eggs, but they've figured out how to do it here! -Did your server forget something? Good luck getting it. Are you unhappy with your food? Have fun finding someone to help you -Somehow, Green Kitchen is always packed. I don't get it. I have kids, too, and my sense of taste and smell are still in pretty good shape. Is convenience the only thing still keeping people interested in visiting this restaurant? You can make anything on their menu at home better yourself. Skip it. read more

Food was good, service was terrible. The waitress showed up to take our order and present the check. She never checked if the food came out correct or not. The order was incorrect, but after waiting 10 minutes, we just finished. It was her error as we saw the bill and she neglected to make the adjustment for the sides as we instructed. read more

If you cannot make French toast, you are in big trouble! I ordered the French toast with fruit. The menu says it is double dipped. It arrived and tasted like toast! Just plain toast as as though it was put in the toaster ! The fruit was good and fresh. I called them and told them about the French toast and to their credit they sent another order. I returned the first order. The second order was so dipped that the batter leaked all over the bag and everything else in which it was wrapped. It was absolutely inedible! We threw it out!. Although I have lived in the neighborhood since the 70s, this is the first time I tried this restaurant. I remember them being closed up by the Board of Health when they were on first Avenue I don't know what possessed me to give them a try yesterday but I did and would not again read more

Mary Lu was the best waitress & the food was great!! Will definitely be back! It was also so beautiful!

Despite a few really bad past experiences, I've been here a few times recently and have been much happier with the service and food. I'm glad some changes have been made, and I truly hope it stays that way! Recently, I got the Eggs in Purgatory on their specials menu and it was quite good - basically an Italian flavored shakshuka. My friend got the Pistachio Ricotta Pancakes and if you're craving something on the sweeter side, I would definitely recommend this. However, it's better to share it with another person (with another dish) - but it's really good. read more

Green Kitchen - Eggs in purgatory - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome place to have a burger and a drink! The bartender Coca, is the best bartender in the upper east side! Go by and grab a drink!! read more

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Overpriced and slow. Waitress was very pleasant and nice but waited 30+ minutes for drinks and for the price that we paid for the food it was astoundingly underwhelming. Seems like this place is more hype than anything else. Will not revisit read more

I really was craving pancakes for national pancakes day today and my friend raved about the pancakes here. So I figured why not try them on this day. I got chocolate chip pancakes with syrup on the side. Also, I got two eggs over easy with bacon. All were good. I have dined here once in the actual restaurant. Nothing special but a diner atmosphere but a bit more upscale. read more

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This place is amazing! The ambiance is great, the food was delicious. My friend got the chicken and waffles and I got the short rib sandwich. Both were DIVINE. The waffle wasn't dry at all, chicken cooked perfectly, and my sandwich was juicy and flavorful. Not to mention the service -- everyone was so kind! Marilu was our server and she went above and beyond! She gave great recommendations for the short rib sandwich and it was delicious. Plus the place is clean and the booths are spacious (there's also chair seating!). If you're thinking of this place, definitely stop by. I will be back :) read more

Absolutely not . Came in with my sister and ordered Nutella waffles and she ordered the pancakes. We received 2 orders of waffles and I didn't say anything bc my sister said she was fine with it. When the man places down my food his thumb went into my whip cream and there was no I'm sorry or I can replate for you Then halfway through my meal I had to ask where my $7! Yes $7 orange juice is. They brought out 2 instead of one. Along with waitresses bumping into my chair for food that is mid at best. Sat for 10 minutes being ignored while I'm waiting for my check. read more

Awesome brunch menu, drinks and atmosphere. Outside seating available. Took us without a resy, stated it wood be 30 mins they called is on 15mims. read more

I ordered the Penne Vodka w/ grilled chicken. It didn't have much flavor or depth to it. And the chicken tasted somewhat bland. It was okay, that's it read more

Green Kitchen - Penne Vodka w/ grilled chicken - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

The staff was nice enough and the buser was working really hard. For me, it missed the mark on a few fronts. The appetizers were served and we hadn't even received water. We finished the appetizer (very good btw!) and then our cocktails arrived- the order needs some work. Unfortunately, the server spilled a colorful cocktail on my friend's brand new shirt she just purchased that was sitting in a bag next to the table. She was kind to help try to remove with soda water. When my food was served it was congealed like it had been sitting out. A bite into it confirmed it likely was, as it was completely cold. I didn't have the energy to ask for a new dish so we let it be. Hopefully it's a better experience for others. read more

WOW the food here was amazing. It is a very busy place especially on the weekends so I would recommend a reservation but the service was super fast and everything came out fresh. The pancakes were to die for, I can't stop thinking about them!! This place is a bit pricy but I would say that the food and portions are worth it. It's a diner feel. read more

Green Kitchen - Pistachio pancakes - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Firstly , it was so hard to choose something to eat because everything on the menu sounds delicious and looks delicious on their ig . Our server Olga was so helpful with recommendations and service in general . It's cute and chill . It reminds me of a diner with the wide variety of things to choose from but slightly more boujee lol That lemon chicken gnocchi is legendary so delicious i want more . read more

Green Kitchen is a place we rarely visit despite living just a block away. At 10 AM, I decided to have brunch with my son, home from college on his first semester--a moment I hoped would be pleasant and memorable. Unfortunately, the horrible service left us feeling frustrated and unwelcome. The trouble started when the waitress got my son's order wrong. He clearly asked for a grilled chicken sandwich, but she brought him a grilled cheese instead. Mistakes happen, but what shocked me was her response. Instead of apologizing, she dismissively said, "Well, you already took a bite." Her lack of accountability was appalling, and I immediately asked to speak with the manager. Thankfully, Nestor, the manager, handled the situation professionally. He apologized sincerely and promptly fixed the order. I assumed he also addressed the issue with the waitress in the back, because when she returned, she apologized--not to us--but to the table next to us. That table happened to be white, while we are brown and the waitress is brown. My son remarked, "That's the dynamics. It's colonial mentality ," implying racial bias may have played a role. Oy vey. While I tried to dismiss the notion, chalking it up to poor customer service and not racism, the optics were undeniably troubling. To salvage the experience, another waitress stepped in and, along with Nestor, brought kindness and professionalism. Their efforts were appreciated, but the damage was done. When you're paying $30 for coffee and a sandwich, the least you expect is courteous service without questioning the fairness of how you're treated. The staff or maybe just that waitress desperately needs customer service training. The waitress in question not only mishandled the situation but also soured what should have been a simple, pleasant meal with my son. While Nestor and the second waitress tried to save the day, I cannot overlook the initial treatment. Until improvements are made, this is not a place I can recommend. We still had an awesome morning despite the waitress doing her best to ruin it. I just wanted a nice time with my son over a meal. Come on ! Do better ! Note: i'm adding this after leaving the restaurant just now. The manager would not let us pay. And he spoke to us in such a real way that it really made us feel special. He even asked about my son's visit and requested to be kind with the review because it reflects on everyone at the restaurant. Wow. Great job, Nestor! There's always hope in humanity. Never give up. I increased the star rating to two. read more

Green Kitchen - Cappuccino - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Came to Green Kitchen for a late Friday lunch, and was seated immediately! The food was decent, mac and cheese was quite boring but the portions were very large we left so full. Service was a bit scattered we were not helped very consistently and took long times to get things. Beautiful location though, the patio was wonderful read more

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Great UES breakfast spot on a Saturday morning. Joseph is an awesome server. Must admit, I miss the grits.

The best spot for happy hour! Such a good burger & ceasar salad. Jenny is the best server!

This place just kinda confuses me. There is always so many people here we even had to wait on the weekend for brunch. All of the food we had was subpar, it was obviously frozen and there was no care into it at all. It all tasted so bland with no seasoning or flavor at all. It was extremely expensive for what you got and the quality. The service was fine because it was just super packed and busy which I won't say is a bad thing. The ambiance looks cute from the outside but doesn't make up for the food. read more

Green Kitchen - Breakfast sandwich - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I made a call to Green Kitchen this afternoon about a dish, a special that I had last year that I enjoyed. Wanted to see if they still had it and if they had it this evening. I was very complimentary and specific about the dish from the outset. I mentioned olives and red peppers atop a white flaky fish. The gentleman I spoke with sounded really bored and annoyed but mentioned Branzino. Thinking that was it and wanting to confirm I asked him what was on it and he insisted there were no olives on it and just that it was grilled. I didn't care much about how it was prepared. I tried my best to get him to read the description on the menu (shocking I know) but I am sure when he saw olives would not read it to me and got even more annoyed and mumbled something about sun dried tomatoes. In the end I had to ask, "are you a server?" because of how utterly annoyed and bored and nasty he was by my questions and the idiot actually said no, I'm the owner! In spite of all that I was outvoted and we did dine there this evening and low and behold, olives in the description and on the fish. No idea what he is the owner of exactly because the man is totally clueless about his own menu and preferred to be an a$$hole to a potential patron. Last thing I said to him was this exchange clearly demonstrates why you are never more then 1/2 full. Heading to Gracie Mews for my diner fix from now on and I suggest you all do the same. read more

I have been to a his restaurant for many years and Jennifer has been the only waitress that has gone above and beyond!. We need more people like her, she knows how to welcome the customers and make them feel comfortable an amazing human being, it's a pleasure to go to a restaurant when you find people like her!!! She should get a rise!!! read more