I've passed this place a 100 times but this time I was craving a turkey club so I stopped in. With all the crazy variations it's not easy to find a diner style turkey club. If you grew up on Long Island you know what I mean. It was fresh and tasty and the fries were good albeit standard frozen fries. It was a bit of a shock to pay $24 for a turkey club but these days prices are crazy everywhere so I can't fault Madison. The place is clean and the wait staff is friendly. I noticed other people's meals and the portions are huge so it doesn't feel like you're being over charged. A good place to find comfort food. read more

Multiple horrible experiences. They forget part of the order, make you pay for food they don't even send, outrageously overpriced and below average quality. Rude and unaccommodating !!? read more

In what is probably the least interesting corner of Manhattan there exists the world's most expensive diner called Madison Restaurant. I don't envy diner owners. $25 for a western omelette and lunch meat sandwiches well into the $20s speaks to the sad reality that NYC's middle class can no longer afford a basic sit down meal. read more

This dinner style restaurant was a easy find for brunch. We walked in and just had to wait a couple minutes for a booth. The hostess was accommodating. The staff worked very efficiently to keep the place on a quick rotation for new guests. I got the hot chocolate and others got coffee. A staff member came around periodically to refill the coffee with decaf or regular. My order of lox on wheat bread was pretty big portion. But there was no flavor. Everything was just fresh and tasteless. I decided to wrap up half my meal to take home and put some flavor in it. I tasted the grilled cheese avocado sandwich and thought it was good. I did not try the French toast was heard it was good. If I am in the area again, I personally would pass. The customer service is what made the experience decent. read more

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We arrived quite early, around 10 something so place was relatively empty. Recommend the eggs and corn beef hash, as well as the French toast. Don't forget the hash browns. Everything so delicious and even better, Portions are huge. Even comes with side of bread, which we got rye. We get 3 dishes for 4 people and more than enough. Great place for brunch. Service is great, waiter kept checking on us due to us taking so long to decide what to order. read more

Ate outside at Madison Restaurant, the very overpriced neighborhood diner, to have a $25 salad and glass of wine. Was joined by literally A DOZEN MICE running out of a curbside planter toward the table - and lost appetite - needed to leave immediately. Manager did not even take the drink off the bill or reduce it to be kind for the HORRIBLE experience --- most TERRIBLE customer service in Midtown for a place that depends on neighborhood folks for business. WILL NOT EVER be coming back - and suggest EVERYONE AVOID this place like the (literal) PLAGUE!! And dear owner, please train your managers better! Also, the salad had wilted slimy lettuce. Big bummer Madison Restaurant has gone downhill. read more

Food is diner-quality. Good, not great. Service is really hit or miss. Our last visit will be the last. Mediocre food can't make up for the horrible service. There are a lot of breakfast options in the Sutton/Beekman area. Strike this one from the list. read more

Great diner food with a very classic feel. Looking at the menu, it definitely seems pricy for a diner, but they make up for it with portion size and overall quality. For example I ordered an OJ not realizing it's like $7. But it was freshly squeezed and honestly??? it was a very good glass of juice. Every time we go here we get the corned beef hash and the buttermilk pancakes with sides and it's super satisfying each time, we always have leftovers. The interior is cheerful and cozy, exactly what you expect from a classic NY diner, and it has tons of space so I've never had to wait. It's also open quite late which has definitely come in handy! read more

Not sure why I am going back here because the food is not so great and it is expensive. We got eggs, blintzes and more - and ended up not really liking our items. I of course like the company I went there with. I think we go there because it is convenient for where we are and whom we are meeting. read more

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Came in for brunch on Sunday Poached with corn beef, passion, home fries My husband had a triple-decker tuna sandwich What an amazing old school diner Food was delicious read more

This is one of the best diners ive been to in NYC. They make everything they cam fresh. They have huge portions. The staff is the friendliest and Irene is the sweetest server. She's the best! The restaurant is always clean. The tables aren't too close to each other and its never too loud. Highly recommend for anytime of day. Very busy for breakfast. read more

I can't comment on the food, my issue is the inaccurate hours. Google profile says they close at midnight. I showed up at 10:24 pm, guy looked at his watch and said the kitchen is closed. Hours on the door say they close at 11:00pm. I walked several blocks to get here. A professional business would keep their hours accurate on social media profiles. read more

I ordered a delivery. The food was $51 and to go two blocks carrying the bag, they demanded a $6 tip for this. The tip is supposed to be optional. He was very rude about the whole thing. And they sent me Challah French toast which was not what I wanted. I will never order from them again. Ritz diner or Lenwich are better neighborhood options. God bless them. read more

Ordered for delivery their French toast after reading several positive reviews. I found it to be of surprisingly high quality , three jumbo pieces of challah bread, well saturated with fresh tasting ingredients that made it delicious; sweet, soft and fluffy on the inside. It was perfectly and crusted on the outside. read more

This is a diner with a broad menu and restaurant prices. We ordered in and the burgers were well done instead of medium rare. They never included the pickle or Cole slaw. The taste of the meat was mediocre. Their fried onion rings are terrific as is their French Toast. read more

Best omelette I've ever had, hash-browns were also amazing and the portions were huge.

Excellent food, Excellent service...I had chicken gyro on pita for lunch- the tzaziki sauce that came with it was the best I've had in a long time. read more

Came for Thanksgiving, decent diner food but nothing outstanding except the excellent quality of the service. The challah bread was so dry it was like eating straw. Sweet potatoes and stuffing were tasteless. Very large portion of turkey with stuffing and gravy. Good pea soup. Good choices of dessert with the meal. One thing that really bothered me was the booth was so narrow I literally almost could not fit in it. It was very uncomfortable. I know I am a larger size person, but many people are my size. If I ever went back, I would have to sit at a table with chairs. They have an accessible women's bathroom on the main floor. read more

I love this restaurant--it always delivers and has excellent prices for Manhattan, too! The staff is amazing and super friendly. I have eaten there many times and am always satisfied. If you want to indulge, try the Strawberry Cheesecake for dessert. Simple menu with lots of choice. read more

Okay, wow! My friend and I wanted to meet for a diner brunch and she recommended this spot. This was exactly what I wanted! From the second I arrived the waiters were beyond attentive, I hadn't even sat down and the waiter had already asked to get me a coffee! It was almost as if they knew when my cup got close to being empty, they came out with more! The food was delicious, I ordered the omelette and it was possibly one of the best meals I have had! I will absolutely be back! read more

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After seeing Hamilton, we were looking for a place to have a lite dinner. Most everything was closed. Huh? This is NYC! After using Yelp, we found the Madison Restaurant which is actually a diner. Being that I'm from NJ, I'm very familiar with the diner scene and I am always amazed by the volume and variety of items available 24 hours a day. The typical burgers, sandwiches, salads, eggs and pancakes plus chicken Parmesan, lobster, gyros, chicken piccata, the list goes in and on. We both decided to go with the chicken Parmesan sandwich and asked them to hold the bread. We ordered fries to split, each had an iced tea, and decided to try desert. Our waiter was friendly and efficient, always refilling our iced tea. The chicken Parmesan was good, a thin cutlet with a tangy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It really hit the spot. Then the bill came, and even by NY standards, it was high. $75! Yikes. While we enjoyed our dinner and were grateful to find a restaurant open at midnight in this area, I'd never make a point to come back based on the high prices. read more

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Came in here for lunch looking for something simple and easy. Saw this while was out and about. There's no frills or thrills here. A very basic diner set on the east side of midtown. I ordered a turkey cheese burger with Swiss; just the burger, no deluxe which was just ok. A bit dry, and not seasoned. Heard a guy at a table in front of me had to continually ask his waiter to fix something and the plate went back twice. My waitress showed up to take my order, and brought the check, didn't see her much other than that. If I frequented the area I might give it another try, however this is a one and done for me. The prices (not surprisingly) are outrageous lol. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious and the decor is lovely. However, the pricing is hard to stomach, by far the most expensive dinner in the city I have seen. read more

Absolutely Amazing !!!! I will be back. Breakfast was superb. Reasonable price. I had the French toast and cheese eggs.

Had several great meals here during the week we were in town, and this place is an example of what a great New York coffee shop is all about. The tuna, and chicken salad, were great. The omelette was huge, and the seven layer cake was out of this world. In addition, my gorgeous date had the best Cobb salad she's ever had. And, she's quite the connoisseur of Cobb salads so that is high praise. The waiters are extremely pleasant, attentive, and the place is neat, clean, and they have lovely French music playing all day. Even the bathrooms were very nice. A true neighborhood gem. I do wish however that they did not add a credit card surcharge which I feel is unnecessary. read more

Overcharges. Prices are different each time, no wonder it's so empty in there now. $20 for a wrap. Never going back. The food is great but not worth overpaying. Can get 2 meals for same price anywhere else. read more

Came here as a local resident in the neighborhood and it was a great option if you're looking for a quick diner bite. The service was superb, truly so friendly and accommodating. The food was pretty average - I got the western omelette - but such large portions that make up for it. I'd come back! read more

Madison Restaurant - Western omelette - American Near Me - New York, New York

Ding ding ding we have a winner. Not only is the food mediocre I have reviewed now 87 diners and counting and this is by FAR!!!!! The most expensive diner. Place is beyond a ripoff. Just an fyi when you charge $25.00 for a western omelette and $19.00 for 8 mozzarella sticks you have a problem. Soooo $2.25 each for a frozen mozzarella stick out of a Costco box and the size of a pinky. Place is a joke avoid at all costs. Going to report this place for price gauging. read more

I have nothing positive to say about Madison Restaurant. The dish-ware provided was dirty and had leftover food on them from previous users. The fruit I ordered as an additional side was spoiled and had mold. Please avoid at all costs, it's not worth it. read more

100% ripoff! example: avacado toast, bacon/Swiss omelette, waffle, two coffees, 1 small orange juice- $86.00 full stop. The only thing they have going for them is there are not many options in the neighborhood. The food is mediocre at best. Skip it. read more

Madison Restaurant - Overpriced food - American Near Me - New York, New York

We were immediately seated during peak lunch hours on a Friday. Plenty of seating in the back on of the diner. We shared the hot pastrami lunch special ($23) between 2. The special came with coffee, a small soup (choice of Manhattan chowder, chicken and rice, lemon chicken, and tomato). We did not enjoy the Lemon Chicken and rice soup--it lacked a savory factor or creaminess. The sandwich was served on two plates which was very nice of them! Pastrami sandwich was AMAZIN'--The bread was both soft and had an exterior crunch, pastrami was well seasoned, and the melted Swiss cheese! They provided mustard on the side but didn't even need it. The half serving of French fries were cooked to the perfect crunchy exterior, perfect saltiness too! It was complemented with some cold slaw, pickle, and pickled carrots. For the price point of less than $15 for lunch for 2 was pretty nice. I thought the service was equally wonderful with often coffee refills and courteous staff! The establishment prefers cash and adds a service fee for using credit cards. read more

Madison Restaurant - HALF - pastrami lunch special - American Near Me - New York, New York

First time eating here and my experience was horrible. I asked the waiter instead of chicken and waffles can I order chicken and pancakes. He said sure. The waiter returns with pancakes and chicken cutlet. I told him that is not what I ordered and he asked if I was sure and was reluctant to take the chicken cutlet back. He then came back and said it's going to be $6 extra to get the chicken that I want and initially asked for. I said fine. He brought out chicken wings I could have bought from a crown fried chicken. I was going off of the chicken and waffle picture that a yelper posted. I don't want to attribute this negative experience to my partner and I being black but the manager stated the chicken and waffle that we saw on Yelp was ordered by a special customer. Never returning for horrible diner food . read more

Madison Restaurant - American Near Me - New York, New York

Was craving a corned beef hash one Sunday morning and what better place to order that from than your local diner. Thus I went out and tried Madison diner via pickup. What a pleasant surprise and excellent restaurant- this place was fantastic! You may look on the menu and think the place is pretty expensive, but don't get it mistaken- my order of corned beef hash with home fries and eggs could feed a small village. I was hungry and after my first crack at it only 1/3 of it was gone. And this isn't a quantity vs quality thing. The quality and taste was great. Comes with two pieces of toast and ketchup/butter/condiments. Also tried the French toast which was simple but delicious. The staff was friendly when I picked up my food. If your'e wondering why there's always people eating here when you walk by, it's cause they are indeed that good and a superb diner. Would go back! read more

Madison Restaurant - Corned beef hash - American Near Me - New York, New York

La comida era mala, además el servicio fue terrible. El camarero número siete era malo y evitaba interactuar con los clientes tanto como era posible. Really mediocre. Fruit salad is 9.50 or so and it's pathetic. The service is REALLY bad. The avocado toast was incredibly lackluster too. . read more

Great go-to NY diner food. Pricey for diner food but they have massive portions and menus that are the size of short novels. Great free mints and cookies. Can almost always get in, plenty of space. 8/10 read more

Madison Restaurant - Cappuccino - American Near Me - New York, New York

I have lived in the neighborhood for years but never ate at this place. My husband wanted a Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving so he ordered to go. I was surprised how it tasted like real gravy and home cooked! We compared it to another Turkey plate we ordered elsewhere. This was far better than the other. So I thought we should go try this restaurant some day soon besides a Turkey dinner. read more

Madison Restaurant - A lot of Turkey and dressing and gravy! Mashed potatoes and spinach plus bread (soft like Challah) and a large cup of coffee! - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food, excellent service. The portions are big. Worth the expense. Neighborhood favorite.

Got the ham n cheese omelet and it was MASSIVE. Large portion but prices are a bit higher too. Service was fine and good outdoor seating accomodations. Got a few utensils that were dirty and overall an unimpressive experience. Probably won't be back. read more

It's a bustling and lively place for a Sunday brunch. The food was excellent and the service was really great. We had a wonderful time. read more

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This is a pretty regular diner place. They have a long menu and they offer a big variety of foods. I don't think the taste is anything special. And it's a little overpriced read more