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Junior's Restaurant

4.0 (6.9k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Irish cream cheesecake
Stephanie G.

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.

Mark M.

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.

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Michael G.

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.

Marianne C.

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.

Dining room
Jonathan F.

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.

Angela W.

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.

Tiramisu Cheesecake
Jennifer F.

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.

Eggs Benedict and grits
Nancy F.

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!

Kids cheeseburger
SaraJane D.

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.

Grilled cheese and fries
Sonya M.

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.

Red velvet cheesecake
Nichole Y.

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!

Famous Strawberry Cheesecake to share.
Toshi I.

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!

C - Cheeseburger
Jay B.

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.

Pickles, slaw and beets - complimentary.

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

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Does anyone know how to get an actual live person on the phone? My order is wrong and the phone rings into oblivion to someone's voicemail.

Go to their website and send a message.

Do they take reservations?

You can put yourself on call ahead waitlist on yelp. This will make the timing easier. Hope this helps.

Can they accommodate a wheat allergy?

Yes

Do you have breakfast all day?

No they stop at 1045am

Do you serve alcoholic coffee cocktails?

They serve "brunch cocktails" You can see the selection on their breakfast menu.

Are we able to book a table in advance? We are travelling over from UK on 1st March and wanting somewhere yummy to eat on our first night.

If you wish to book a table in advance please call our customer service (718-852-5257) or email the reservation details to info@juniorscheesecake.com.

Hi i wanted to know if you guys still have the beyond meat burger?

Hi, Chikoo! We do not carry beyond meat or impossible burgers at our restaurants.

HI! My wife and I are coming to NYC on Feb 9th. I was wondering if JR's as well as other restaurant have outdoor/patio dinning? Any help would be appreciated

Good Afternoon. Thank you for reaching out. All of our restaurants have outdoor dining space. Currently, we are offering those spaces to guests who order from our take-out department to enjoy their meal. That option is being taken advantage of… 

Do u have patio dining?

Yes and it seems open all year long

Do you sell frozen cheesecakes? I'd love to take one home but I'll be flying and I wouldn't want it to spoil.

We have frozen 8" plain and sampler (4 flavors in on box) cheesecakes at our Brooklyn location. You'd just need to request a frozen cake with one of our staff.

Can you order lunch anytime? Like during breakfast hours

If I'm not mistaken you can order lunch at any time, but not breakfast items at any time.

Do you take reservations?

Yes

Does Juniors have a gluten free cheesecake option?

Hi, Cassandra. We have cakes that have no gluten such as our No Sugar Low Carb Plain and the Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. Please be aware that our cakes are manufactured in a facility that processes gluten products regularly.

Will you be open on Christmas? If so do you know what the hours will be?

Yes we are open on Christmas. We will be opening at 7:00AM and closing at 1:00AM.

Are they still offering the cake shakes for dining in customers?

Yes!! Looking forward to seeing you!!

Do you have to call ahead to purchase a whole cheesecake to go? What's the process?

Just head straight to bakery on 45th street side. Whole cakes always available! Thank You!

With all the flooding, are you open?

Yes. Open. Thank You!

Do I need vaccine proof to be seated? Friends and I are visiting and didn't know about the new rules and none of us have our cards or any kind of picture proof we've been vaccinated

We were not asked for a vaccine card when we went to Junior's, though we did sit outside

How can I make an advanced reservation online?

Not sure they are offering it. We were there in May - walked in and got a table with no wait. Until Broadway Shows are back (in September) they probably aren't as busy as usual and there's no need for reservations.

Wondering how to join the waitlist since you don't take reservations. Was told on the phone that YELP has a waitlist but I can't seem to find it. Would love to have dinner there but no one seems to want our business?

We visited Juniors around May 25th, they weren't very crowded so there was no wait, we just walked in and got a table... had great food and great service.

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