I'm originally from California, and I've been working here for the past 43 days. One of my co worker (nurse) recommended John's Coffee Shop, and I was honestly just looking for something that felt like a real home-cooked meal. I found it. The Food I ordered pancakes and turkey bacon -- simple breakfast, nothing fancy -- but it was done right. * The pancakes were fluffy and perfectly golden. * The turkey bacon was just right -- balanced, flavorful, not overcooked. * Everything tasted fresh and homemade. It gave me that comfort you need when you're working long shifts away from home. The Service This is what truly stood out. The first day I walked in, they were kind -- genuinely kind. The type of kindness you can see in someone's eyes. The second day I came back, the waitress remembered me. She asked if I wanted the same thing. That meant something. When I walked in, they recognized me. In a city as fast as New York, that level of attentiveness is rare. I tipped her $10 just because she remembered my order. That kind of service deserves appreciation. Atmosphere * Clean * Comfortable * Welcoming * Staff is warm and attentive I honestly wish I had found this place sooner. If you're near 823 2nd Avenue in New York and you want a solid, comforting breakfast with excellent service -- this is your spot. From a California nurse working away from home... this place felt like comfort on a plate. Highly recommend. read more

John's Coffee Shop - Short stack pancakes with two orders, a turkey bacon - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Good service, big helpings but not much flavor. I want flavorful hot coffee in a coffee shop with lots of cream choices and John's didn't offer that. The pancakes were very cakey but not sweet and not moist which was a bummer. Ambiance is very NY. Everyone is close together but it didn't feel too loud. read more

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Came on a Sunday at 11:30 AM and put our names in; got seated at 12. Lemon ricotta pancakes, Eggs over easy and corn beef hash and Cinnamon roll were all fantastic! Nice classic joint. read more

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My wife and I love a diner, especially when we're traveling, and John's Coffee Shop was a solid choice. We stopped in last year for breakfast and we enjoyed our meal. My wife's eggs were cooked well and my breakfast wrap was tasty as well. The coffee was very good and everything was fresh and a good price. It's a solid diner and one we'd recommend. read more

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We wanted a sit-down diner for breakfast and my Yelp search turned up John's. It was a short walk from the hotel and we got a table right away, after the breakfast rush. The server was great. He answered questions and took our order quickly. He did forget my coffee, but I asked another server for it. He was busy making the chocolate shake my granddaughter's ordered to split. They each had a big order of 3 pancakes with strawberries. I chose the tuna melt, which was tasty, but was open-faced with way too much American cheese on top. I would return; it's a good spot on the corner. read more

Very good breakfast. Classic diner food, quick service! Eggs Benedict was poached perfectly, chicken and waffles was yummy and sausage gravy was great! Small but quaint! read more

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The staff are super attentive. Food was very good and I had the eggs and corn beef hash. It had a nice little spin on it. Hella good. The decor had a classic diner look. read more

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Excellent food reasonable prices and classic corner diner NY experience. Rapid friendly service in and out. Loved it - would return for breakfast or lunch anytime! read more

I ordered the lemon pancakes and they were super fluffy. The wait is worth it. The coffee was spot on. They serve you pretty quick. It's a must try! read more

John's Coffee Shop - Lemon pancakes - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Had to try out my local brunch and coffee spot on 44th before leaving Tudor city and it was a great spot I wish I had opportunities to go back! Friends and I split a bottle of champagne which wasn't too bad compared to most crazy brunch spots around the city. We also got the tots which were amazing and the lemon ricotta pancakes which were so fluffy and delicious! One of the more affordable diner spots in the city with lots of options for everyone. read more

Really good breakfast and coffee. I came during the week to grab my breakfast to go and I had a great experience - the waiter offered me suggestions and I had amazing service. Over the weekend it was much more busy so I'd just recommend that if you want to sit down and eat to account for a long wait. But it's a very conveniently located cafe with a great diner ambiance. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing. I would definitely recommend! read more

On a Saturday, arrived around 10 am and the place was packed. Waited 10 minutes to be sat down. Small quaint place with booths and counter seating. Our waitress took our order quick and in less than 5 minutes the food was served. Order the pulled pork eggs Benedict and it was delicious. My wife had the juevos rancheros and she said it was delicious as well. Will come back read more

Classic New York diner that's been there for decades. Quick service, friendly waitresses and waiters so cool '60's interior. Clean. The food is very good. I had their biscuits and gravy and my husband had a western omelette and it was wonderful and very reasonably priced. The coffee was also really good. We will return since we live around the corner. read more

Have you ever heard of cannoli-stuffed French toast?? I definitely haven't before I checked out this diner out. The French toast 100% tasted like cannoli. If you're someone who likes thick milkshakes, I would personally skip the milkshakes here. However, that's just a personal preference of mine when it comes to milkshakes and I will say that the milkshake paired super well with the onion rings. The onion rings were perfectly thick. It also came in a good portion size, but I wanted even more. That's how good it was. The service was very quick and friendly. The food came out quick as well. If you're looking for a classic diner for brunch, I'd definitely check this place out. read more

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So yummy, fast & kind service. They had a full restaurant, but managed to be so friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The portions were big-- finished it for lunch. Has a small town diner vibe to it. I had the California Benedict. I loved how they did the eggs, they melt in your mouth. They let me swap fries for tater tots! read more

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Classic New York diner. Simple menu that is predictable and quick. Service was prompt. Close to the hotel. read more

Overall: I went here on a Sunday morning for brunch. It seemed like a popular place - there were several groups waiting in line to be seated. The food was typical diner fare. Everything was fine, but nothing was great. I'd consider going back, but it probably won't be a go-to place for me. Food: 3 Drinks: 4 Service: 3 Value: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Food: We ordered the eggs with corned beef hash and the bbq pulled pork Benedict. The potatoes in the hash were delicious, but the corned beef looked like it came out of a can and wasn't very high quality. I'd pass next time. The Benedict came with huge portions of pulled pork and the eggs were poached perfectly. Drinks: The coffee was fine but nothing special. The hot coffee came with free refills, but the iced coffee did not. Service: The host was very accommodating of our group of 5. The place was full and had a line outside, but he was creative in getting groups seated. Our waitress seemed quite busy, but she seemed very rushed and wasn't very attentive to us. It took 3 requests to get the proper number of place settings and waters. The entire staff was hustling, but the service quality wasn't great. Value: The subtotal for our two meals with coffee was $51. Portion sizes were large, but that seems expensive for diner food. Atmosphere: The restaurant was lively and the staff were very active. The servers were literally running around and you could hear and see the kitchen staff constantly cooking. It was a fun environment, but a little loud. read more

A great coffee shop on 2nd and 44th street , all the standard breakfast items with some fancy specials . I had the cannoli filled French toast which was excellent served with real maple syrup. The coffee was great and they keep refilling . Left full and satisfied at a reasonable price . Highly recommend John's coffee shop and will be returning. read more

What a speedy service and a filling meal! Came on Saturday morning around 10:30am and waited less than 10 minutes before being seated. The whole place was packed. The prices were very reasonable for their portion sizes. Tried their omlette which was fantastic. Wasn't too impressed with their steak burrito but overall had a great brunch experience. Another highlight was their hot chocolate with whipped cream. read more

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Great place for breakfast or lunch - good food, good price - friendly staff. Not a famcy menu but with some great standatds and variations. Easy walking distance from Time Square/Geand Central area read more

We stopped by for breakfast, and despite it being busy, there was no wait. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, the service was friendly, and everything came out quickly. read more

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Great Diner by GCT. No nonsense menu,service, and prices for diner food that is diner food. Went for breakfast and had a stack of pancakes with bacon. Enjoy!! read more

As a tourist, love this spot. Typical NY deli as you would imagine it: fast, pleasant staff, great food. We've eaten breakfast here twice on recent visits. French toast is thick, biscuits and gravy are nice consistency, omelets are thin, just perfect for me! Place is small and usually full but we've never had to wait and when there's a wait it's pretty short. read more

Our family had breakfast at John's Coffee Shop a couple times during the week when recently visited NYC. The place was clean, had friendly service and was very prompt with reasonable prices. No reservations required. Everything we had was good notably the pancakes which were standouts. The Huevos Rancheros were ok and the omelets were a bit dry. Nevertheless, we would return. read more

Good food. Good service and reasonable pricing. Gets a bit crowded and might be a wait but it's worth it. Will return soon.

Found this breakfast and lunch place after a visit to the UN. Classic NY diner serving breakfast all day. Great sandwiches and salads as well. Must try. read more

You can't go wrong with banana pancake and California omelet for a couple of ex-Californians in NYC. The coffee was okay, didn't blow me away, but the service was fast and attentive. Our waitress must have checked in on us 3 times to take our order. Know before you go, peep out the menu, and consider your order. The food comes out quickly so not a place to sit and dwell. I love the coffee shop, it felt like a family run place, the owner even took our check and mentioned he runs the spot with his brother on the cook line. It's great environment for families and couples alike. Check out John's for brekkie eats if you are in NYC! read more

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Corner diner. There are stools at counter, a few table if 4 and a few tables for 2...not big at all, so ypu could luck out and be seated immediately or be put on the waiting list to wait outside on the sidewalk. 4 stars because overall quality of food items and servings for the price is very good. They offered their regular menu and a weekend brunch menu. Mimosa $8 with fresh oj. For the name being John's Coffee, the mocha coffee was the biggest disappointment. I did not interpret the menu correctly when ordering side of meat ( ham, bacon, sausage, Canadian ham, so I would ask how many do you get. I thought I was getting 5 sausage and only got 3. The biscuits are very large. French toast thick slices. The American Fries are hash browns. read more

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A solid choice for breakfast at an old school diner with friendly staff. Pancakes were light and fluffy. Eggs were cooked exactly as we asked. No frills and the line outside says more about the fair pricing and good service than the food quality. I would go back if I were looking for a breakfast joint in midtown that covers all the basics efficiently and with a smile. The decor is typical of your standard diner. read more

Stopped here for our first breakfast while in town. We were looking for a place with a little charm and found this one. We ordered breakfast plates - I ordered the breakfast burrito. Good flavor to it - it had the right amount of eggs sausage and salsa with properly cooked peppers inside. The hash browns were standard. Really liked this place and the staff was friendly. read more

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Great food busy place. Only opened from 6-3 pm. We went for breakfast. Good food. Service was excellent. Looked like a lot of regulars.

Wonderful food. Cozy spot with warm, friendly service and great options for breakfast, lunch, coffee. read more

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Pros * classic old school diner *small and cozy aesthetics *great prices * delicious foods Cons Zero read more

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This was an awful experience. I love an old school coffee shop but this is a modern day ripoff. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich @ 6.00 and an ice tea. My bill was 21.00 !!!!!! I said there must be a mistake!! !!! They said no, Challah bread is extra. So it was 10.00 extra for Challah bread. More than the sandwich itself. The mistake would be ever going there again. What a terrible way to take advantage of people. Shame on John's coffee shop. read more

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Good on all three categories, Food was quick, service was timely, old fashioned NYC diner.

Loved the food here and the service. I ate breakfast here everyday of my trip. Service is quick but the dinner is small. Portions are generous. Generous enough that I could survive on one meal per day. Would recommend to all. read more

The breakfast request from my family who was visiting was "classic NY diner", and this place really delivered!! The inside is very cozy and retro. While it does have a decent amount of seating we did have to wait about 20 minutes for a table for 3. However once we were seated, service was great and very fast. I ordered their biscuits and gravy, with a side of Canadian bacon. My family got pancakes and the chicken waffle sandwich. All were absolutely delicious and so satisfying - just classic breakfast food made very well. And the cost was so reasonable too. After all the pricey NYC brunches with very okay food, the value here is just amazing! 10/10, will be coming back! read more

A nice little breakfast spot! We found this place by searching local breakfast spots near our hotel. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and my mom got the two egg breakfast. Both were tasty and the prices are very reasonable! The staff was very friendly and we got our food quickly. I would definitely dine here again! read more

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What a find! A true diner. The breakfast and service were fabulous. You certainly will not leave hungry!

It is all fine. Food is what you would expect. Service is polite, if brusque. We got our food quickly and I would go back. But not travel for it. read more