We arrived a little after the lunch rush on a Saturday and the place was still packed but they were turning over tables fast so we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. Our served was with us in good time and came back to take our order quickly. It was hard to choose because the menu is huge with everything from all-day breakfast to sandwiches to full meals. Our group got a bit of everything. Qll of it was solid, and the portions were good sized. There was nothing amazing, but nothing to complain about either. It's a classic diner, and it delivers on what you expect from that. In the case of the pesto pasta it's maybe even a little more than what you expect! For New York City the prices are reasonable for what you get. Don't come in expecting a quiet and leisurely meal. As with any diner in the city at lunch time it is loud and hectic and you get a bit packed in for the space, but if you can't handle that you probably shouldn't be at a diner in New York. This place isn't pretending to be something it's not. It's just solid at what it actually is. read more

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Had a solid experience at Metro Diner. Plenty of tables at 8:30am, too. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which weren't bad. Everything was quite reasonably priced, too. I won't say it was a super memorable meal, but not bad at all! read more

Ordered a Reuben & a piece of cherry pie. $30.00. Didn't finish the Reuben, not because it was too big, but because I didn't want to. It was not good. I've felt sick since eating it. Cherry pie looks like it came from Costco. I would never go back. In fact - I'm done with All "diners" in New York. They all suck here. Go to the Midwest if you want a real Diner. NYC is Over. read more

Has become our local favorite. Trying out different dishes now. Experience remains consistent and reliable. read more

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This place was a boon for lunch. It was crowded when we arrived, but we were seated in a few minutes. The menu is extensive. I had a hard time deciding what to get--brea or lunch? I decided lunch with fries, and I was not disappointed. Everything came quickly and piping hot. It's got diner vibes for sure, and that's enough. No one tried to give me a " dining experience " that fell flat. It's just a diner, but it does that extremely well! Excellent prices, too. read more

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I came here for breakfast and the food was inedible. The food was really bad and it was upsetting because I use to come here as a kid with my parents. The food was really good so it was disappointing to taste their food now and how horrible it has become. We ordered French toast and the rice bowl and loaded fries. The loaded fries were cut up slices of cheese on top of it, we returned it. The French toast was soggy and tasteless. The rice bowl had hard rice and was dry and had no flavor. The service was ok even though it was a bit rushed. I am not sure if it was an off day or something. I had great memories here but unfortunately I will not be back. read more

Metro Diner - Berries French toast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Ridiculous place. Most Mediocre $13 Cheeseburger. Grouchiest, Not-My-Job Cashier. Took 20m to cash out bc the cashier refused to simply look at the menu to look at the price breakdown, incorrect on my check. Instead, choosing to argue with every server they had, to figure it out. Apparently this is rocket science. This place is ridiculous. No idea why ppl go here. Really stuffy too boot. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Prices have gone up obviously but still a decent diner, especially for the area. On a hot day, I could only feel the fans running, so we asked to be moved to the back room, away from the kitchen. It was noticeably cooler there, but the booths were too small, especially if you're a person who eats the lumberjack pancakes like my partner does. I had the omelet that includes Swiss, mushroom and spinach, as I was looking for a non-meat option. I love that they don't add butter to the toast and instead bring butter out! Two types of hot sauces available upon request. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Metro Diner was mehhh but it still hit some comfort food cravings. The corned beef hash was soft, mushy in that classic diner way, and honestly kind of perfect - super satisfying and flavorful. The mashed potatoes next to it were giving crispy but also screaming for salt. Like, aggressively underseasoned. Definitely needed at least five shakes of the salt shaker. Not the most mind-blowing meal, but it had that nostalgic, greasy spoon charm. A solid pit stop if you're in the area and in the mood for something cozy and carb-heavy. 3/5. read more

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I liked the vibe, the service, and the fact that they hooked me up with like 5 pieces of bacon. That was awesome. That all was like a 4/5. However, the food itself was just not particularly good. More like a 2/5 or 2.5/5. Maybe they just had an ofd day, I don't know. read more

Before "The Beastie Boys" were famous, one of the early band members lived in the top floor apartment of this small building on Broadway & 100th Street, upstairs from this diner. As teenagers, they always went there after school to practice their first music. This building is the birthplace of that legendary band. I can't go into that apartment, but I can go into this diner - and that's almost just as cool. (I love their french toast with berries with bacon and eggs - yum!). read more

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I celebrated my birthday with 14 friends at the Metro Diner on Saturday evening , March 14. It was a wonderful experience!.. Everyone , the waiters, host, Natalie at the register were very friendly, gracious, helpful and did not rush us out even though we stayed past closing time. We all enjoyed the food and plan to return for my next birthday. Thank you, Charlotte read more

My husband and I popped in for a quick breakfast before a doctor appointment . This place is usually packed but on a early Monday morning around 8 am we were seated immediately . Our food took a little while to come but when it did we were pleasantly surprised at how good the portion size was , the food came out warm and tasty . A good classic breakfast spot . I took one star away because I was pregnant and the booth space was a little tight on my belly . If youre in the area and want a good breakfast in a place with that good old fashioned homey diner feel in the middle of this busy city pop in . Happy eating read more

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Horrible service, and the food isn't worth it. Better going to a bodega and getting a solid BEC.

I came here recently with a few friends in the evening. I had already eaten, so I just grabbed a coffee. My friends both had sandwiches, which looked straight out of a Scooby Doo cartoon: very tall and generously filled. Classic diner. I'd come back. read more

it was just mid. I ordered the sunrise bowl, which is supposed to come with poached eggs. but when my food arrived, it had overcooked hard-boiled eggs. it didn't ruin the meal, but it was underwhelming to say the least read more

Dear Management, We recently visited Metro Diner and were very disappointed with the service. When placing our order, we were not given any explanation about the dishes. After the waiter repeated the order, no one checked on us to see if we were satisfied, needed anything else, or wanted dessert. Throughout our stay, the staff were talking among themselves and paid no attention to us. The atmosphere felt cold, as if we were not welcome, and it even gave the impression that we did not want to pay the bill. Please take this feedback seriously, as such service does not reflect the standards we expect from a reputable establishment. Sincerely, DTodorova read more

Noisy with rude lady talking loudly on her phone. Had to move my seat only to have loud children and crying baby. Cheeseburger deluxe was yummy and rare like I enjoy just wish I had more lettuce and another slice of tomatoe. Large milkshake seeme like a medium. Expensive. read more

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I totally agree with Heather W. They don't want to do their jobs, the cashier is super unhelpful. The server walks around jogging. Terrible overall experience. Prices way to high. Terrible food. DO NOT EAT. They also had fake salt that didn't do anything. Unedible. read more

The restaurant had this cool retro vibe so we gave it a try for breakfast. Ordered an omelet and my wife ordered a waffle and eggs. The omelet was burnt and looked disgusting so I kindly asked that they just redo it as a scramble. The scramble was even worse tasting so I just kept my toasted bagel and took a bite of my wife's waffle. I literally spit it out onto my napkin. In short, the cook needs to be replaced immediately. The food needs to be good first and foremost and it was obvious that the cook did not care about quality and taste. read more

Metro Diner - Burnt omelet - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I really loved the classic diner vibe. The service was fast, but the customer service left something to be desired. Our server made us feel rushed, and everyone at my table felt the same way. We asked for more time twice but felt brushed off afterward. When it came time to order, the server insisted we buy drinks even after we repeatedly declined. As for the food, it was just okay. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Went on a Saturday morning for brunch. This place was pretty busy, but they got us in and out in great time without making us feel rushed. Two of us got french toast with sausage, and the french toast was great. Not too expensive for a diner in Manhattan and the sausage was fat and cooked perfectly. read more

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This is one of the best diners I've ever been to! The menu is huge, yet they can quickly conjure up any order with aplomb and dispatch it post haste. Absolutely everyone in our group enjoyed their entrees. Sitting outside at one of their large tables, we marveled at how quiet the street was. In addition to providing excellent service with a friendly demeanor, the staff was exceptionally conscientious: About five minutes after we left, I discovered I'd left an expensive tripod behind. I ran back and they recognized me immediately. Rather than take chances, they'd already taken it inside for safekeeping, so one of them went in to retrieve and return it to me. In summary: A great experience overalll we're definitely going to visit it again soon. read more

Metro Diner - Wonderful weather to sit outdoors! - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been to NYC many times and I've always wanted to dine in here and experience the ambiance! I must say, it has this nostalgia feeling bringing you to the old experience of the big apple. The food is great, the service was efficient, the staff were very accommodating. This must be one of the local diners the locals love. Support local! Highly recommended! read more

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I came her with my bf to have a nice breakfast. We were immediately greeted and allowed to sit wherever we'd like. I'm new to NYC so I'm still feeling out places. I ordered the fried shrimp basket and potato skins. Yep for breakfast. I'm Southern. Don't judge me! The shrimp basket came with a nice healthy portion of about 8 butterflied shrimp. Super crunchy and delicious. The potato skins were very large spuds cut in half with gooey cheese and bacon with a side of sour cream. Very filling on its own. The part that wowed me though was I wanted some cocktail sauce for my shrimp. I asked the server for some but he didn't think they had any so he asked one of the owners. The owner actually went in the back and made me some fresh cocktail sauce for my shrimp-- and it was sooooo good. They seem to know that service matters which is rare these days. I wasn't even expecting it. read more

Metro Diner - Fried Shrimp Basket and Potato Skins - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

The food is really good and tasty. Definitely it's for sharing. It's really big but the worst thing is that they take away your food like before you even finish it. read more

Me and my family had breakfast at Metro Diner on Broadway this morning. The restaurant was quaint and clean. Our server was friendly and efficient. We were a party of 8 and our orders came out promptly. I had the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs with Home fries which was good. My mom had the pancakes which she stated were equally good with crisp bacon and good coffee. Other family members also had the pancakes, the French toast and omelettes. Everyone seemed satisfied. Only thing that made this visit not rate higher was how we were rushed out by the manager once we ate for our tables. We were talking and finishing up our drinks. This would be the reason I wouldn't return. You can get descent diner food anywhere in NYC. It doesn't have to be Metro Diner. read more

Metro Diner - Corned Beef Hash and Eggs / Home fries - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Come for the classic diner experience! I visited on a Sunday in the early afternoon with a group of 3, and we had a good time. It was really busy as expected, and we ended up waiting around 10 minutes for a table. As we were in the mood for something easy and lowkey, we really enjoyed the retro, no frills ambiance here. Along with coffee (unlimited coffee refills!), I ended up getting the lumberjack while my friends ordered a burger and an Athenian omelette. Everything was just okay, but that's exactly what we were looking for at the time. My favorite out of what we ordered was the Athenian omlette, and I wished I'd ordered that for myself instead! This is a great option where you can spend time with friends or family over a casual meal. read more

Metro Diner - Lumberjack, Athenian Omelette, burger - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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My wife and I love coming here, especially for breakfast. The staff is nice and always looking to fill up your coffee mug (and their brew is solid!) tables and silverware always clean, nice music but never too loud, I always recommend this place. read more

Metro Diner is great food is amazing pancakes are fluffy also everything the food tastes so real and fresh. Service does take a little long while getting a table even had to wait 20 minutes. Besides that food is great. read more

We love this diner! Everything tastes good and is freshly made! All staff wonderful and accommodating!

This place was cute! There's plenty of seating and the service was quick. Food was pretty decent! read more

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After the renovation, the vegetarian wrap is gone. Basically, if you're vegetarian or vegan, there is nothing for you here. Maybe the side dishes. Come on! read more

A great place for brunch in UWS! The food is super solid, and the service is quick and efficient. The restaurant is super casual, a great place for a classic American breakfast :) read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Served me moldy cake!!!!! ALL THE GREEN BITS ARE MOLD! I feel so sick. So happy I didn't take a bite. Somehow my eyes caught it before I dug in. They didn't even comp my check, and got upset with me for making a fuss. I can't believe this happen because it's the only diner in the area. How they heck did they not notice this? It must have been there for weeks. I pray the rest of the food I ate wasn't spoiled or dirty. read more

Metro Diner - Big Chocolate Cake - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Your classic diner. Burger was tasty for the most part. Nothing spectacular but a good burger. Fries are decent. And the service for the most was good. Your standard diner food. read more

Metro Diner - Hamburger Deluxe - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

i love this diner! quintessential new york, old school, super fast service with reliable food. i've only come here for breakfast but the vibes are exactly what you want when you come to a diner - you take your paper handwritten ticket to the front to pay. i'm becoming a regular! (pro tip: the waffles cannot be missed!) read more

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Metro Diner looked great at my 8:30am coffee time this morning. I figured they wouldn't charge that much for a coffee to go, and the tables outside looked comfortable. As soon as I entered the nice man at the register welcomed me with a cheerful "Good Morning ". I told him I was happy to be there and how beautiful the place looks. It's clean and super comfortable with lots of seating inside. There's partitions between booths and plenty of room to social distance. I ran around undisturbed taking photos like a crazy woman. This place has an atmosphere I love. It was very early in the day so it wasn't too busy. I did see one booth with customers being served in the back. I returned to the front and ordered my small black coffee to go. It's really good coffee. I was only charged $2. I felt comfortable sitting outside in front. It's located in a nice neighborhood with a friendly atmosphere. I'm definitely going back to order from the menu when I am ready for a meal. I like the old school diner vibe complete with coat hooks near the table for when winter comes. I'm recommending you visit. read more

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In short, it's a regular diner with average food. I visited Metro Diner with friends after the 18-miler training run in Central Park. We were very hungry. Even though I wanted waffles, I ordered a bowl of fruit granola yogurt by mistake (the yogurt was listed under the waffles section so I assumed it was waffles topped with some yogurt, granola, and fruits. I was wrong). I was a bit bummed but the fruit was fresh. The granola tasted like crushed Nature Valley granola bar, so it was more like big cookie crumbles. My friend ordered the lumberjack pancakes and couldn't eat the whole thing, so we ended up sharing and all was good. They have a pretty big outdoor dining section and can accommodate probably around seven people in a group (we were a group of seven). Coffee was pretty good and it was bottomless. read more

This place was busy as "f" on a Friday afternoon. The retro look of the place, and location, must be the draw, because for the food, it was just average Counter service was lacking. Order was taken and delivered and that's where the service ended. No refill offered. Food was standard diner food read more