Very nice little diner. Sat at the counter after about a 10 minute wait in line. Watched the cook make food so got a show with our breakfast. The French toast with sausage was very tasty per my wife and I had the sausage cheese omelette with home fries and toast also excellent. Would highly recommend read more

Got in the line outside on a Sunday at 11:15 AM and the two of us were seated at 12:04 PM. I'd say this spot holds up! They also accept cards now. Banana chocolate chip pancakes and two eggs any style with home fries and toast (added sausage) were both great. Friendly service, too. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - two eggs any style with home fries and toast (added sausage) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing breakfast foods place that gives off New York vibes in the best way possible. It's a really small space, with most seats being diner counter top style facing the grill and the kitchen. The staff are extremely efficient and speedy, while still being very friendly and upfront. The food is nothing fancy but it hits the spot if you're looking for a hearty breakfast meal. I got the Lumberjack breakfast and it's exactly what you'd expect. If the restaurant is full, you'll have to stand outside to wait until a spot opens up. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Legit breakfast that is quick and great. This place has on old-times feel to it. From a seating perspective, there is one row of bar seating and a few small tables. The restaurant is small, but that's the charm. The staff were friendly and extremely attentive - likely due to the design of the restaurant. Looking forward to future visits! read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was decent. Really simple stuff for the most part. Honestly I think I just like the dudes who work here more than the food. Cool guys, very friendly. Very limited seating so might take a while to sit. read more

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A great luncheonette in Chelsea, mostly counter service with a few tables in back. Great, friendly service. I ordered the breakfast burrito (with eggs, potatoes, bacon, cheese and tomato, I ordered it without hot sauce). It was delicious for $11.95 plus tip and tax. I regret not getting the pancakes, which I saw walk by me... next time. read more

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Stopped in for a bite. I had been here once before, maybe ten years ago. I was looking around, and noticed others were having breakfast. I was not looking for breakfast at 4 in the afternoon, but ordered coffee and a grilled roast beef sandwich. Very satisfying, and Johny was manning the grille. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Roast beef on Kaiser Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Perfect diner style breakfast. I was in town on business and it's exactly the kind of place I like to find. Counter service was great.

The chocolate chip pancakes were phenomenal - no wonder there's a line out the door. I highly recommend checking this place out if you want a classic breakfast diner. Johny and team were also amazing! read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Staff were very helpful and friendly. I ordered an Emma with a side of sausages. Super Yummy. Poached eggs on Spinach and Peppers. Ambiance great - old fashioned sitting on the bar. Love to go again. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Emma (spinach and poached eggs) side of sausages. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

The Food was delicious. We had a grilled ham and cheese, French toast and pancakes. All very good. Service was excellent, didn't have to wait long to get in, and the food was served quickly. read more

EDIT: Changed review from 2 to 1 star. Service score downgraded from 6 to 1. Overall score from 4 to 1. Owner's first response to my review clearly shows a lack of humility or sense of responsibility. Just own it. Why the sarcasm? You made those breakfast plates. Pictures were taken at your restaurant. Maybe it was a bad day, I can accept that. But how you responded shows that you do not respect what your customers think. Your Yelp business description mentions that you pride yourself on customer satisfaction. Well, customer service does not end with the meal. This customer was not satisfied. Please think about that. I know your restaurant is popular and don't care about a single poor review. Regardless, I gave your place two opportunities to impress me and it didn't. Therefore, it's my right to share what I experienced with others. Cuisine: 3 Service: 1 Decor: 6 Value: 4 Overall: 1 I am unsure what I'm missing, or maybe this place changed over the years, but it's not very good. All the positive reviews I see are so confusing because my two experiences here have been subpar. On my most recent visit, two of us shared a Sausage Egg & Cheese (double egg, sausage links, and cheese) and a Mushroom Omelette. Well, if a picture says a thousand words, then just look at my pictures. That sad excuse for a Sausage Egg & Cheese may have been served on the softest roll I ever had, but where's the filling? Are they using the smallest sausage links and eggs they can find? I certainly think yes. Now look at that Mushroom Omelette (3 eggs). Clearly they didn't take the care to beat the eggs properly, hence you can see the uneven color of the omelette. Once again, what size eggs are they using? Must by extra small. Anyway, bland and flavorless. You can also see that the home fries that came with the plate had no crispiness at all. After a mediocre first visit, followed by this super underwhelming second visit two years later, I will not be back again. Whatever people love about this place is unlikely the prices either since they are not exactly cheap, especially when portions are so small. Oh well, it may be just me. But then again, look at the pictures and you decide. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Sausage (x2) Egg (x2) & Cheese on Roll - Most bites were just bread. Wtf? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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We went to New York City for a 1 week vacation and came across this cozy little place near the hotel we stayed at during spring break this year. The staffs were friendly and they will cook after you placed your order. It's a sit-in dine in style so it was really cool to have brief conversations with the staffs and watch they make your order. It's a small place so if it's full inside, you have to wait outside. You can place to-go orders for breakfast and lunch meal. We ordered the veggie omelet, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and came with toasts. The food was delicious and fresh! Would definitely come back the next time we're in NY. :) read more

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Good food, good service. We arrived last week and I have been waiting to come to Johny's and finally made it on our last day. Food did not disappoint. I love these type of places where you feel welcomed, everyone says hi and enjoying a great place! The place has some bar seating and a table in back perfect setting. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Big Man's breakfast I forgot to take a picture of my pancakes;) delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I love the atmosphere, an old fashion counter diner. You wait your turn in a line outside i. The host comes out when it is your turn. The line move quickly . Your irder is taken quickly. The menu is large and varied. I had the Western Omlett . It was large and delicious. I enjoyed watching them make the food. The cook and waiter worked fast and efficiently togetherv I was impressed and will definitely return read more

Still our spot when we come to NYC ! Good food, good service and never disappoints... read more

Johny's Luncheonette - The best buttery pancakes you'll ever eat! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I had such a great experience at Johnny's Luncheonette! The food was delicious as always, but what really stood out was the service. Our server had such great energy friendly, upbeat, and truly made the whole meal feel warm and welcoming. He was great! It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back again soon. Highly recommend! If your from out of town, this place is a sweet gem! read more

We had taken out from Johny's before but I had never sat down at the tiny old school diner counter, mainly because it's usually packed, and I finally see why. We came for breakfast just before 9am on a Saturday and lucked out with a tiny two top in the back. I was immediately transported to a bygone era of New York, the city I fell in love with over 25 years ago. Where diners like Johny's were commonplace, and many of the folks working and eating inside them spoke with the "New Yawk" accent that used to remind you where you were, and make a newbie feel like more of a New Yorker just being in proximity to it. The food at Johny's is as no frills as it gets (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, breakfast burrito) which just adds to its charm. Though the pancakes were legit some of the fluffiest I can recall having. The guys working the tables and counter were super friendly and on top of their game. I'm not telling you to go to Johny's, because that means more competition for a seat, but you will probably want to check it out at some point, especially if you want a taste of old New York that not only feeds your belly, but also your soul. read more

We had a very good experience at Johnny's once we got inside. It's a cozy place so if there is a wait for a seat, that waiting must happen outside. Our wait was 20-30 minutes and it was pretty cold out but we'd been told that the food was really good - and it was. The young man that waited on us was delightful and helped to make the experience a positive one. Most of the seating is counter seating with just a couple of tables in the back. The food was indeed good and it didn't take long to receive our order despite it being a full house. The restaurant itself was clean and if we lived here I could see dropping by often - I'd probably just time my visits better. read more

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This was a little hole in the wall New York City diner we tried and LOVED. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and efficient. You could tell they cared about their customers. Our food came out quick and was delicious. read more

Loved the vibe here. Staff were great, good fun. The pancakes were light and tasty, not maple syrup but still very nice. Omelette was good, quite tasty, lots of fillings, seemed slightly small but it was good. We had homemade lemonade which was good too. I liked it... read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Cute little guy hangs in the rear apparently :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by Johny's on a whim with some coworkers before a work event. Loved the food and didn't mind the wait. Omelette was flavorful and the vibe was warm and friendly. My foot was hurting after the work event but I walked the few blocks to eat there again before my flight that morning. It was worth it. If you're just in the area for a few days on a trip and want to feel like you're part of the city, Johny's is an amazing spot for that feeling. Homey and intimate with friendly and personable staff who treat you like a regular. I will go out of my way to go here again and is a cut above the rest for hole-in-the-wall, local eating experience. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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Go early, there's always a line and wait...but it's well worth it. The potatoes are amazing...it's a no frills typical luncheonette....but worth every bite. My eggs were cooked to perfection. read more

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Friendly service and great food combine to check all the right boxes here. Go and get some breakfast! read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Great breakfast food- pancakes are fluffy & delicious- but even better service! These guys are hilarious & make it a fun atmosphere to grab a quick bite read more

Quick service. Yummy diner food and wonderful staff all working together behind the counter. Hidden spot and good as always! read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Cooktop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been going here for years. The breakfast food is amazing. Very down home cooking New York style. Highly recommend this place for a quick easy breakfast. Cheap prices. read more

I've been going to NYC for work for over 10 years. My friend and I stopped in after our red eye because we were starving and looking for something close by to us. The service we received here was honestly some of the best I've experienced in NY. I would go back here just for that. Food was simple but good. Service, top notch. read more

It's true, the vibe and food are charming, however, with tip you're at $25/ person. I got the Big boy breakfast and a water and my bill was over $20 I'll be back, just not the value place I read about online. read more

Almost as good as MSU's shooting from beyond the perimeter last night ! Whether you're going with the Big Man's breakfast, a Greek omelette, or the bagel sammie, it all hits the spot ! read more

How does such a simple basic breakfast taste SO GOOD!! Nate is so charming and personable. Great humor and made us feel welcome. He is just the nicest! I really enjoy watching the cook do his thing from the vantage point of the countertop. My dad always loved this place and of course I know why read more

No frills, honest hardworking folk making just genuinely tasty food without silly, fancy embellishments or ingredients you've never heard of. Counter top seating only for intimate conversation and a front row view of the action. This is epitome of dying New York diner so it felt extra special to enjoy a solid breakfast. Coffee was strong but not overly bitter. Pro tip-- ask for your home fries well done. Just gives it that extra *chef's kiss*. For as small as the place is, it was plenty clean coming with an A rating. You can tell they truly care about the food they present and it's always a good sign when there are plenty of "regulars" which I noticed on my visit. If you're looking for something reminiscent of the olden days of New York, go here. You won't regret it. read more

Okay, the place seems cool, but for me it was just too cluttered and crowded.. the place is small and they have no tables or booths... However, the customers lined up out the door, and their food seems good.. it was just too cluttered for me.. the only place to sit was the stools.. read more

Johny's was recommended to me by a coworker who was a former FIT student and told me that it was a must-go while we were in Chelsea last week. My wife and I posted up before they opened last Wednesday. I was really impressed by the pride in the shop as they spruced the place up. We were warmly greeted, seated, and made to feel welcome and at home. The coffee was excellent, the food was solid and delivered quickly, and we were on our way left with a very positive feeling. We returned the next day and were kind of blind-sided by the cook asking us if we had been in before. We said 'yes' thinking he meant the day before and he told us we'd have to give up our seats if someone else came in. It only took a moment for the staff to figure out that we only resembled two people who came in earlier that day. We laughed it off and riffed with the staff about it for a few minutes before being presented with another really solid breakfast and more good feelings all around. Coffee still excellent. This trip was a reprise of our honeymoon in 2001. I've recently bounced back from what was thought to be a terminal disease and we decided to treat ourselves to this vacation to celebrate. The staff at Johny's was a huge part of the good time we had. They made us feel like family or regulars, but most certainly not like tourists. Food, service and ambience were all great. I don't understand the one-star reviews. Or maybe I do. I've been in the trenches in food service for 45 years and I've served those people countless times. When you arrive with an attitude and a sense of entitlement, you'll never be satisfied. I'd say Johny's is about as right as a dining experience gets. When we return, Johny's will be on our must-stop list. Thanks. read more

Great classic diner in Chelsea. Seems like there's usually a few min wait, so be prepared if there's weather. There's about 10 counter stools and 6 table seats that turn over quickly. There's also a convenient pickup window for takeout. Food was perfect and came out hot. Service was fast and receptive. Pancakes were fluffy, eggs were cooked perfectly, omelette ham was sliced deli ham and peppers weren't cooked. There didn't appear to be any customer bathrooms, 20% gratuity was automatically included and it was cash only ($85 for 4 people). read more

Johny's Luncheonette - 2 eggs scrambled w sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Johny's has been around for 30 years and there is always a line to get in. This is basic diner fare. Nothing special except that the place is tiny. The food is fine and the service is good, but it simply not equal to the hype. read more

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Great food at an old time diner. The place is only one counter and one table but the service is very personable and fast. I went for lunch and the place was full but it did turnover pretty fast. I am told that there is a line on the weekends. The vibe is old New York greasy spoon but that's its charm. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I mean, hands down delish. This place is my kind of place. Nothing fancy to it just good ol American breakfast and they are fast too. This place is very small so party of 2 no more than 4-5 is perfect. You'll get in & the wait is worth it. It won't be a long wait either bc they prepare the food fresh and fast. Check this place out. read more

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Quick service and pickup. Had ordered a tomato cream cheese everything bagel and the chef toasted it for me again when they fixed my order. It was tasty. Would go back for all the other varieties of foods. read more

Johny's Luncheonette - Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese and Tomato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

Food: 2 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 3 stars We came by after I saw raving reviews on Yelp and on Instagram. Thankfully, there was zero line... if there would've been a line, I'd be pissed. We got the eggs and pancakes, and both were... ok? My pancakes and my eggs are better. The coffee was pretty bad as was the hot chocolate. The servers were really nice though! Overall, I don't think this place is worth the hype, very average. read more