We Absolutely love Juniors. We come here every time we are in the city. Always great food and good service.

Whenever we travel to NYC we always stop at Juniors either before or after a marvelous Broadway show! Last night we saw Mincement ( spectacular, btw) I prefer Red Velvet cheesecake and my husband adored the Oreo cheesecake. The food is spectacular and the waitstaff is always the BEST‼ read more

Junior's Restaurant - Red Velvet Cheesecake for Juniors...NYC - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Dessert: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Dessert: Black and White - 3/5 - Can't say no to a black and white. This was fairly comparable to others I've had. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Some outdoor seating but nothing in doors in the bakery. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Standard fare. read more

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Junior's Restaurant -- Times Square, NYC My first time at Junior's in Times Square, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! I always associated Junior's with that legendary New York cheesecake, but there's so much more going on here. This location feels like a classic Brooklyn-style diner with a fun, bustling Times Square atmosphere. Junior's has been a New York institution since 1950, and the Times Square location brings that old-school diner feel right into the heart of the Theater District. And yes... it's not just about the cheesecake! The menu is huge, with plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. One thing I will tell you: the portions are BIG, so come hungry! There's a full bar with wine, top-shelf liquor, and plenty of beer, including Brooklyn beers. There aren't any draft beers at this location, but there are still plenty of bottled and canned options to choose from. There's also plenty of indoor seating, plus outdoor seating if you want to sit back and watch the Times Square action go by. We decided to skip the appetizers because we wanted to save room for dessert. That turned out to be a very good decision! What We Ordered Hungarian Beef Goulash The beef was cooked perfectly and served with egg noodles and peas. A hearty, comforting dish with plenty of flavor. 10 oz. Char-Broiled Bacon Cheeseburger I went with the bacon cheeseburger served on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. It comes with two BIG onion rings, and the crispy batter on those onion rings was fantastic! Instead of the steak fries, I went with something near and dear to my New Jersey heart... DISCO FRIES! If you're from New Jersey, you know exactly what I'm talking about -- crispy fries topped with melted mozzarella and gravy. Mouthwatering! Definitely the kind of side dish that makes you wonder why every restaurant doesn't offer it. And then came the moment we had supposedly been "saving room" for... Devil's Food Cheesecake I honestly don't know how we managed to fit this in, but we did! DECADENT! Rich, chocolatey, creamy, and absolutely delicious. By the time we finished, we were basically in a cheesecake coma. Thankfully, we had plenty of time to walk around New York City afterward and work some of that food off! Our server was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and constantly checking in to make sure everything was good without being intrusive. That kind of service really makes a difference. This was a great first visit to Junior's, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. Next time, I definitely want to try another one of their famous cheesecakes. I've also heard their milkshakes are amazing, so I guess I'll have to make room for one of those too! Great food, huge portions, fun atmosphere, excellent service, and some seriously good cheesecake. If you're exploring Times Square and looking for a classic NYC dining experience, Junior's is definitely worth a stop! read more

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Definitely get on the waiting list online (on this very website!) and get ready for some cheesecake! It's a great spot that's not too bad price-wise for the Times Square area. There's a lot of staples from traditional delis. The meal comes with beets and vinegar-based cole slaw, both of which weren't my thing. I got the pastrami, where the meat was tender but the challah bread was okay, but I should have stuck with the traditional rye. She got a reuben, but it came with a relish-heavy thousand island dip that wasn't as expected. Still, both sandwiches were very meaty and priced as expected for these types of sandwiches. The real start is the cheesecake, so that made the whole trip worth it. They have a huge variety of all types of desserts. We went with the Irish cream cheesecake just because it sounded unique. It was tall, sweet, and nicely swirled with that Irish cream flavor and plenty big for sharing. I could see myself coming here just to share dessert. It was packed when we went, but service was still attentive. Tables are really close together, but they have to make the space efficient. Bathrooms were clean and I liked the Barbra Streisand/Frank Costanza sign identifiers. It's worth checking out - although there is another one a couple of blocks away, so I can't say which is better. Get some dessert to go if you can. read more

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We came here specifically for dessert because it was sold to us as the place to get classic New York cheesecake. This is not it. The classic cheesecake was worse than a grocery store bakery. Our table was still slightly dirty and sticky. The server was great and bathroom was clean so that was a plus. Tourist trap. read more

Junior's Restaurant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to Juniors or shipped it in - it's always a winner of a cheesecake you get to experience. Went a little different on this night with the key lime. The key lime flavor was mild, didn't try and take over the cheesecake itself. All and all, a great cheesecake. Has the right texture and density. Flavor profile is balanced nice. Their Reuben's or pastrami sandwiches....didn't have this night. But they're always a great choice. read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Junior's on Friday, October 23. I've been here twice before but only to pick up take out orders. I arrived around 12:30 pm and there were many available tables. The waitress was very polite. The dining area has a main open room, an outer semi-outdoor area, a section behind the entryway, and another section that leads to the back takeout pickup area. I ordered the corned beef pastrami sandwich combo with coleslaw. If you enjoy New York deli sandwiches you will delight from your first bite to your last. The coleslaw was creamy and just tangy enough to tantalize your tastebuds. My meal included complimentary cabbage, pickles, and picked beets. A perfect lunch! read more

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From the very first hello we felt welcome In the restaurant. Our waitress was as nice as can be and gave great recommendations for first-timers. It has a warm family feel and the cheesecake is incredible. read more

One of the best meals you will have in Times Square! I ordered the Something Different dish, which is brisket served over potato pancakes with mushroom gravy, with applesauce on the side, and it was absolutely amazing. The brisket was tender, the potato pancakes were delicious, and the mushroom gravy brought everything together perfectly. In my opinion, this is the best dish at Junior's, trust me on this one. Tony, our server, was outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, and took the time to chat with us about Brooklyn food and its history, which made the experience much more enjoyable. Yes, Junior's is super famous for its cheesecake, but I actually lean toward three other desserts as their best: the black-and-white cookie, their Hostess cupcake-style dessert, and the super moist chocolate fudge cake. I always come back for the brisket and those desserts. read more

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Came to NYC to enjoy the sights and enjoyed some delicious matzo ball soup and Reuben sandwich! Our server Ray was awesome great personality and service! read more

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My mom loved this cheesecake and we ended up in Times Square today. We got today a slice of cherry cheesecake which is fresh , tasty, and Just awesome . We highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Junior's is exactly what it looks like: a classic New York diner. Big menu, bustling dining room, friendly staff and all the comfort food staples you'd expect. Is it a destination restaurant? Not for me. Is it the perfect place to duck into when you've got an hour to kill before a Broadway show, need a break from the Times Square crowds, and want something sweet? Absolutely. Service was friendly and efficient. We stopped in for dessert and ordered the brownie à la mode. It hit the spot. Warm brownie, cold ice cream, no unnecessary twists or attempts to reinvent the wheel. Overall, Junior's Restaurant & Bakery knows its role and plays it well. Sometimes that's exactly what you want. read more

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They are famous for their New York cheesecake so where else am I going to seek out this famous dessert? Here at Junior's. Unfortunately, for me it wasn't all the hype there is to get excited about. I wasn't wowed by the cheesecake at all. The cheesecakes I've had from Pappadeaux and Cheesecake Factory were more memorable than here. Other than that I'm glad to have visited this famous place. read more

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Not the best food I have ever had in NYC but there was nothing wrong with it! Service was great and it was easy to get a table last minute. Brisket Melt was great and would recommend. Fries were bland. read more

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Hadn't been in years and this time I brought the kids! which made it that much better. First time actually sitting down and ordering from the menu and I was surprised by how expansive it is for a place most people only know for one thing. I went with the bacon cheeseburger juicy, delicious, no complaints there. It comes with steak fries AND onion rings which had me excited until I realized they were breaded. Not my preference, but the burger more than made up for it. The kids enjoyed theirs too so that's a full table win. Also worth mentioning the interior has this great retro diner energy, milkshakes included. Booths, classic setup, the kind of place that feels intentional about its atmosphere. Somehow I'd never noticed that before. And of course, I could not leave without a cheesecake to go. That part was non-negotiable. Junior's earns its reputation every time. read more

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We have never been to JUNIORS for breakfast. The staff were very supportive and helpful and attentive. The food was plentiful. I wish the grits had come out first then my meal later. By the time I was ready to eat my eggs Benedict - it was cold. We did go next door to the bakery and bought a variety of cheesecake flavors to bring home! read more

Junior's Restaurant - Eggs Benedict and grits - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Came for dinner this time I looked back at my reviews and I loved the breakfast so I would think of it more as a breakfast joint. Our service was amazing though and we got seated right away. We had a late night dinner, like 1130. Our server was awesome. I ordered a salad and had some custom things added to it which came out exactly as I wanted. I did not love their buffalo sauce that I had added to the grilled chicken, but their balsamic vinaigrette was a decent dressing. Their salad was massive and had lots of veggies. Overall, it was a fine salad, but nothing to come back for. For dessert, we split the brownie cheesecake. It was dense and cheese cake consistency was fine but overall, I've had better. I thought the mix of brownie and cheesecake together was good if you are into chocolate. read more

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It was late night and the place was crowded but we were able to still receive good service and the wait wasn't bad at all. I split the Cheeseburger D with onion rings/Fries with the Hubs. The fries were the steak cut kind, my fave and onion rings were perfect. My Onion Soup was also delicious and hit the spot. The three of us demolished the yummy silky smooth Strawberry Cheesecake. Overall, a great experience and we would definitely come back! read more

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So if you like or love cheesecake - this is a must nyc spot. However, if you want to go for lunch or dinner I would say it's more of a novelty spot than a foodie spot. It's overpriced and noisy so depending on the mood you're going for it may or may not be the spot to go. I will say service was rather quick so if you want something before a show and not risk being late this might be a good option. Service was okay but really depends how busy they are. Again not a bad spot but it's more like a glorified diner ambiance than anything else. read more

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We stayed at the Hyatt Centric down the street, so we stopped in since Juniors is nearby. I know that Juniors is well known, but I didn't find anything special about the experience. We visited before the lunch rush, but before dinner, so the place wasn't too crowded. It's in Times Square, so it was still bustling with activity. I had a grilled cheese sandwich and my sister had the turkey club. She didn't like the turkey and said it didn't taste fresh. The grilled cheese was fine. The experience was typical for diner-style dining. That being said, I probably wouldn't visit Juniors again if given the opportunity. There are too many options in NYC. Our waitress, Brooklyn, was attentive and pleasant. And the restaurant was cozy and clean. read more

Junior's Restaurant - Grilled cheese and fries - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

A must have NYC staple! Every time we visit NY we have to make a stop to Junior's. There are several locations in Manhattan, we tend to visit this location because they also have a large eat in area (smaller take out section in the back). We recently visited and happened to mention to the waitress that it was my birthday, I was pleasantly surprised when she brought out my red velvet cheesecake with a sparkler and they sang to me. My youngest son doesn't like cheesecake and still raves about the chocolate cake. My oldest son said the raspberry swirl cheesecake he had on our last visit was the best cheesecake he's ever had. That being said, there's something for everyone! Cheesecake, cake, milkshakes, you name it! read more

Junior's Restaurant - Red velvet cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

After the theater, my family and I like to come to Juniors. Yes, it's for tourists. Yes, the wait can be long depending on when your show gets out in relation to other shows. But, the place is hopping, it's friendly, the service is great and the food is actually quite good. Oh, and you can get complimentary pickles and slaw for the table while waiting for your meal. Last night, I got the garden salad with salmon. One person got the tuna melt and the other got the tuna scoop salad. Each of us enjoyed our meals very much. The salad was large and the salmon was well prepared - nothing fancy (I don't like sauces or rubs on my salmon), just a nicely cooked and moist piece of tasty salmon. The tuna in the scoop salad was delish, as was the potato salad and creamy cole slaw. We've never had bad or unenthusiastic service here. When my partner ordered the tuna melt, the server made a point to be clear that the bread and cheese would be hot, but the tuna would be cold. We appreciated that - I guess some people expect the tuna to be warmed when the sandwich is prepared. Cold was the way my partner wanted it. On the way out, my partner recalled that they had left behind at the table a souvenir drink cup from the theater we had just left. Someone had already been seated there and a worker (a man) asked if they could help. The man went to the back to look for the cup and then our Uber came. My partner told another worker (a woman) that we had to leave and, as we were walking out, I saw her running to the back to check on the status. We left the building and a few seconds later, the woman came out of the restaurant shouting "ma'am, ma'am" holding the cup. Honestly, I'm impressed. We all were and I think that's worth mentioning. The place is well lit, a bit loud, but the food is good, the staff friendly and responsive and I recommend it. read more

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Ok ok ok. I was not sold on this place from my memory of coming here a couple of decades ago but that was put to rest today. My daughter had a garden salad and the other had the Cobb. My daughter ordered a side of fries. Got to love steak fries. We also ordered the C-cheese burger. Everything was delicious. We had no room for the famous cheese cake. read more

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I loved it. It has a moms and pops ambience or feel. The staff was really nice. My Baked Onion Soup was very delicious. My boyfriend's cheese burger was good according to what he said. read more

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I am so in love with Junior's! I have tried their cheesecake before but how did I not know they serve buttery matzo ball soup and a Thanksgiving meal every night of the year?! I got a turkey dinner with fresh roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and vegetables. This is a dream come true! I love the turkey and stuffing! I also tried the bowl of matzo ball soup to go and it came with two matzo balls and some broth with noodles. It was so delicious and I'm so glad I can pick up dinner so conveniently in Times Square. Of course, dinner is not complete without a slice of cheesecake! I tried the cherry cheesecake and the depth of flavor was complex! Awesome! read more

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Food was overall good. I'll be honest the pancakes were quite dry, I'm not sure what they are known for but I was hoping for more. My sister ordered the omelet which she said was very runny and the homer's were good. I will say the bacon was incredible but bacon is always good to me! Overall, breakfast wise I think it was just ok, nothing to rave about. Maybe dinner would be better? Service was great, but I went in the morning and not many people there so very attentive and very nice! (The side strawberries were $7 btw which is crazy since I asked if i could get a few on the pancakes and not knowing it was rung up as a side. Not a big deal at all but the price is crazy) read more

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Always a must visit when in the big apple! What's not to like about going to Junior's for Cheesecake? Diner vibe, good menu, pricey, tourist will have no choice but give in. But the service is generally good and attentive. Conveniently located in the heart of the theater district, hours are good to head in and find a table to recap or relax after a day of exploring NYC. Analysis paralysis: Stick with Classic or Strawberry Cheesecake choices, don't stress, you are on holiday. These are the popular choices. read more

Junior's Restaurant - Classic NY and Strawberry Cheesecakes - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Great spot for a snack or meal after a Broadway show. We stopped in for a cheesecake after a show at the Marquis theater. We got a plain and an Oreo cheesecake. The Oreo one was amazing! We were seated quickly and staff were friendly. The decor is very cute and has lots of Ciney Island themes. read more

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I'm staying in Time's Square and had to give Junior's a try:. I had the lunch special with a turkey sandwich and salad. The roasted turkey was delicious, and the salad was awesome! I also got a slice of strawberry cheese pie to go - highly recommend! read more

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Really disappointed with the cheesecake here. We were excited to try it but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for us. We decided to pick up a couple different flavors to take to our hotel room so we went to the to go side of Junior's for an in and out visit. Service was fast and since this was just mostly for to go slice, the place is small and no area to sit down. If we were to dine in and ordered from the restaurant side, would it be a better slice? I don't know. But for this review it was solely about the two slices we've tried. read more

Met friends here for a late lunch on Wednesday afternoon. The place whole is full was quiet compared to the weekends where I have passed by. We were quickly seated and our sweet waitress was fast and friendly taking our orders, bring water, and checking in on us regularly. From seeing the other tables, the entrees were large portion so my friend shared while I went for soup & sandwich combo. The good quickly arrived and everything was piping hot and looked delicious. I loved my matzo ball soup (slightly saltier than I expect) and the pastrami sandwich cones on a mini bun full of meat. It was moist and just enough. Everything was good so definitely would come back to try other items on the menu and definitely do the cheesecake. My fav is brownie with cheesecake or red velvet cake with cheesecake. read more

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When my BFF visits New York City, this is always a stop in her itinerary. I love the cheesecake. She loves the dine-in and retro vibes. The pickled red beets, tangy dill pickles, and spicy coleslaw complimentary appetizers keeps coming to the table (if you ask). This is apart of the traditional dine in experience that makes Junior's stand out (and the cheesecake more on that). This visit I enjoyed the BLT on toast with mayo, ripe thick cut heirloom tomatoes, crispy bacon, and thick steak cut fries. I loved the Jamaican Rum Punch. You can't leave without the cheesecake. It's rich and creamy. I prefer the carrot cheesecake because it's like you're getting the best of both world. Great customer service, extremely accommodating. The wait was long, but it was a party of five, during the busiest time of the year, in the Theater District. Seriously I was thankful that they were able to accommodate such a large party. Please Use the app to reserve your reservation. The app is easy and convenient. No waiting. Cheesecake (wink)! read more

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Great service, nice staff and the best strawberry cheesecake. Very smooth. Really good baked onion soup too.

Beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. I've been coming for years and have never had a bad meal or service. Extensive menu with something for everyone. My personal favorites are the giant deli sandwiches and the complimentary pickles. read more

Junior's Restaurant - Indoor and outdoor dining. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

One of those rare NYC icon chains that is actually very very good. The cheesecake itself is super creamy and fresh and the added fruits are plentiful and fresh as well. We got the strawberry and blueberry and both were really good! read more

Junior's Restaurant - Strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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When you're exploring an area, you have to try those foods an area is famous for and named after. For instance Boston Cream Pie, California Roll, Maryland Crab Cakes, Key Lime Pie, Maine Lobster, Louisiana Hot Sauce, and so on. We had just finished a Broadway play and wanted to grab some dessert. Lo and behold a neon sign hailed "Famous Cheesecake". None of us really knew what "Famous" meant, but we knew there was a style of cheesecake called New York, so we sauntered on into Juniors to find out about its Famous dessert. First, the location is perfect for a before or after show snack as this location is just steps from many theaters in the district. The restaurant has a huge capacity with outdoor tables and two (?) take out counters. Casual, and bustling like a theater diner should be with efficient helpful service. We asked our servers and hostesses questions about the origins of each dessert and learned about the central baking facility along with the age of most of the recipes. We appreciated the servers accommodating our group of food nerds. Plain Cheesecake - Rich and decadent and almost buttery with a unique soft crust. The texture was smooth and melted in your mouth. Strawberry Shortcake - Thick light cake with whipped cream and side of strawberry topping, which was good for dipping the cake and much better than expected. Banana Split - Big bowl of chocolate vanilla and strawberry ice cream a fudge or chocolate sauce. To be shared. Carrot cake Cheesecake - Three layers of carrot cake and thick layers of cheesecake intertwined. Great cheesecake layers but the carrot cake had little carrot and was more reminiscent of a rum cake with raisins and nuts. Not disappointing but not the rich moist carrot cake I was hoping for. Overall, a convenient stop if your catching a show, and I can see why they describe their desserts as "Famous" read more

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Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance: 4 We hadn't originally planned to eat at Junior's during our trip, but since we were staying in the Times Square/Theater District area, we decided to drop in after a show when we were hungry. It was pretty busy -- not surprising for the location -- but we were seated quickly and helped right away. The service was actually surprisingly great. Everyone was friendly, fast, and very efficient, which made the experience even better. The food is classic diner-style comfort food, but honestly, it was really delicious. We ordered the calamari, the pastrami sandwich, and of course, their famous strawberry cheesecake. We enjoyed our time here so much that we actually came back a second night for dinner. The atmosphere is lively, the food hits the spot, and the customer service is wonderful. Highly recommend if you're looking for some good old comfort food with lots of energy around you. read more

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Most everyone knows about Junior's and their infamous cheesecake. This is the location I typically go to as one of my best friends lives just a couple of blocks away. Being in the theatre district, they can get really busy. I haven't really ever experienced any issues because of it either with food or service. However, I will say that the food isn't always consistent. I guess it kind of depends on the person(s) doing the cooking that day. When I say not always consistent, it's not terrible but just ok. The cheesecake if the saving grace. Where this would be a 3-star review as being "ok", the delectable cheesecake makes up for it. One other thing I like ordering is the baked ham deli sandwich. That's also pretty consistent. When I talk about things not always being on par, I am more referring to the hot cooked items like brekkie foods or dinner food. If you have never been to Junior's, I would still urge you to visit. For the love of the cheesecake if for no other reason. read more

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I prefer this Junior's for cheesecake slices since the to-go counter is more separated from the main restaurant, unlike the location on 49th Street. Less congested and confusing. A plain cheesecake slice is now $9.50. There are heaps of other variations if you want to jazz things up with a fruity/chocolate-y version. I'm not sold on a sponge cake crust. Too mushy for me. Why mess with the classic crisp graham cracker crust? But the cake part is wonderful: dense and delightful. Service was indifferent, verging on surly. You could be a smidge warmer, seeing that you're in a tourist area and slinging desserts. read more