Good food, though note: somewhat unusual selection of fruit for French toast. Not bad though! Also the staff were very friendly, and clearly having a good time hanging out with their coworkers which is nice to experience. read more

Love this diner. Service was great, very attentive. The food was really good and done well. I was already thinking about what to get my next return (eggs Benedict or chicken and waffles) it looked so good. As for the burger and fries, quality! Thin crispy hot fries, medium well burger very juicy perfect runny egg on top! Omelette was STUFFED and the home fries some of the best I've had at a diner! Brunch special $30 A cocktail, entree, coffee, fruit cup. What an amazing value. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Bacon, Egg and Cheeseburger, UES Scramble, champagne and a mimosa! Love the quality of the dishes. - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Was super excited to try the bacon egg and cheese burger bc I was craving a burger with a fried egg and I also love a baconeggandcheese but this fell a little flat. Burger didn't feel seasoned enough like it was begging for a sauce of some sort. Fries were pretty good but unsalted, I added some salt and then they were great! read more

Midnight Express Diner - Bacon egg and cheese burger - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

This place had great service and gave that old school diner feel. The food was as expected - very average. It was a lot of food, so we definitely had leftovers. It was very cozy and happy we checked it out. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Mixed Berry Pancakes - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Classic diner fare in the UES. Nothing more, nothing less. Come here if you're looking for a diner vibe especially late at night since they're open 24/7. However as far as diner food goes I would say it's fair/just ok. Keep this in mind for those late nights where you just need a place to debrief and end the night and satisfy some breakfast cravings at 4am. Otherwise, personally I wouldn't feel the need to come back. The pastrami sandwich was just okay and the fries felt a little under-fried. Maybe we just got the wrong things. read more

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Great food and service. Friendly and helpful management. We had a very good experience.

While their food is excellent, unfortunately, their prices have tripled since the beginning of covid. The service is very attentive. Thank god they've stopped playing the music so loud. I have sensitive hearing. They're blueberry pancakes are superb. read more

Midnight Express Diner is a must for each trip I make to NYC. I typically staying in the Upper East Side and I will venture round to the diner to get their fantastic breakfast. The pancakes are phenomenal. The atmosphere is typical NYC diner with plenty of options. I have only had their breakfast and really enjoy each time. There is plenty of seating available, therefore for most part, there are no wait times. Service is descent. I recommend that pancakes for sure. Will update review once I decide to try other items beside the breakfast options. read more

Midnight Express Diner is a gem--you truly can't go wrong with anything you order! I've been there a few times, and let me tell you about my latest experience. For brunch, I went with my mom and nana, and everything was on point. I ordered the Banana Nut French Toast with scrambled eggs, and that French toast was heavenly--soft, fluffy, and the bananas were so fresh. Mom went for the classic--grits with cheese, two eggs sunny side up, and sliced tomatoes. Nana had the Mr. "Healthy" Omelette, which came with grilled potatoes. Everyone left satisfied! For lunch, I had to try their BBQ Cheddar Bacon Cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, and it did not disappoint. That burger was top-notch--juicy and flavorful, and those sweet potato fries were the perfect side. I topped it off with a Frosted Flake milkshake, and honestly, it was the cherry on top of a great meal. Midnight Express Diner is a must-visit, whether you're craving breakfast or lunch--you just can't go wrong! read more

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We came in before the lunch rush and glad we snatch a spot in a booth, services was okay, understandable since it got really busy and the food is great. I got the chicken Cubano panini (it was a bit salty for my liking so if you are salt sensitive like me, ask for the relish and mustard on the side. ) It comes with a pickle and cole slaw or if you wanted to get a deluxe that has fries. Portion was big, i didn't finished my panini, so save the other half for later meal. I would rate the panini a 8.5/ 10. In addition I ordered a bowl of fruits to have a balance meal. My boyfriend got the mixed berry pancakes, as you can see in the picture it's HUGE and also we took the rest to go. 8/10 is what he gives it. Yes, it's a big pricy for a diner but hey, it's open 24/7 and has free delivery, can't get better than that. One of the places so far that I've been to that has nice decor and the place is clean for a diner. read more

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RATING: 3.5/5 -- Came as a big group of 11 on a Saturday around 1pm. The diner was full, but thankfully we only had to wait ~10 min for tables to clear. Really appreciative of the service here - they constantly came around to check on us. I ordered the Western Omelette, which came with a side of toast. The omelette was a bit overcooked to my liking, but the breakfast potatoes were good! The table had the condiments needed - salt/pepper, ketchup, hot sauce. Only con is that the menu items are a bit overpriced. Overall, this is a good enough neighborhood spot with large portions + extensive menu that has the typical diner fixings. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Western Omelette - comes with slices of toast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Obvious immediately the cleanliness of restaurant. Service is a A Quality of food fresh and tasty. read more

Midnight Express has been a family favorite for over twenty years! I remember when I came to visit from Florida and we ate here my very first time! Since then I've had many visits. The food is prepared just like I ordered and my daughter is always happy with her meal. The menu has so much variety there's no reason not to find something delicious. I've never had trouble getting seated. If you're in my neighborhood let's eat here and you can treat! read more

Midnight Express Diner - 10/19/22 - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I don't visit the UES often but we started walking downstairs from 100 street around 1am and, sadly, none of the bars kitchens were open. Thankfully, this was! We sat in the booths which are kind of tight. Ordered the appetizer sampler and Greek salad. Was good for the time of night and the service was exceptional :) read more

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Still open 24/7 which was a huge plus after attending a metal concert in Brooklyn and then going to a fave rock bar afterwards until 3am. Nothing like coffee and pancakes after a night out. Fast friendly service too. read more

I have been to the Midnight Express Diner numerous times in the past few years. It's a really spacious place. This works in its favor because no matter how crowded it gets, it never seems particularly noisy. Gotta love those acoustics. The wait staff is very friendly and very fast. Plus, they teeter between taking orders with pens and pads and a handheld computer...thingy. When I'm there with one friend, we usually go in the mornings. Since I'm barely functioning, I get a side order of corned beef hash and a side order of home fries. These sides orders are pretty big. They're so delicious! Especially because they have hot sauce. Not just any hot sauce but Choula Hot sauce. Yes! The corned beef hash and home fries are very flavorful and always hit the spot. It usually turns me from barely to semi functioning. Now, when I'm here with another friend, we always go after work, usually after 5p. My friend and I usually share a plate of disco fries, fries with melted cheese and brown gravy, while she has a chardonnay and I have a vodka coke. Then, since she's eating healthy and orders a salad, I follow suit. I get a Greek salad. Now, I get it without tomatoes and cucumbers and get extra feta, grape leaves (dolmas), and anchovies. I love everything about this meal. It's so delicious. I can delude myself that I'm eating healthy... with all my additions. I met with this same friend earlier this week. Though, we had the same shared disco fries plate. Our meals changed. She had Nutella Banana pancakes which were a stack of three banana pancakes heavily drizzled with Nutella. I had some of it. It was deliciously decadent. I can understand why she couldn't finished it. I had the Bacon Guacamole burger with fries. It also came with a pickle and cole slaw. The burger was done rare and I got it without diced tomatoes and the butter lettuce. It only had the red onions which I put some salt and a lot of Choula on it. It was amazing! However, I also ordered something else that I should have never ordered: the French Onion soup. Never in my years had I ever known any kind of establishment or soup brand to mess up French Onion soup but the Midnight Express Diner did. So very epically. There was onions and melted cheese but the beef broth was NOT broth, it tasted like water. I put salt, pepper, and Choula to save it. All I managed to do was create lightly salted, peppery, and spicy water. I couldn't finish it. If there's anything to know, I hate not finishing my food, especially something as universally delicious and soothing as soup. That nearly broke me. So yes, while I do recommend the Midnight Express Diner for their service, their salads, their breakfast foods, do not, and I can't stressed this enough, DO NOT ORDER THE FRENCH ONION SOUP. I should have known something was up when it came out way too fast after I ordered it... read more

A neighborhood gem for hungry night owls! Love that they're open 24/7 and deliver nearby. Their soup of the day--usually chicken noodle or chicken rice--is always comforting and hits the spot. Service is consistently friendly and fast. read more

A diner that is open 24/7 which anyone can appreciate! You know what you are getting without too many expectations! Run of the mill diner! Service was quick! read more

Midnight Express Diner - Morning Variety - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

24 Hour Diner Ultimate nostalgia from my Marymount Manhattan days. Good food, solid service, and clean bathrooms. Say less. read more

I got the steak salad and I've never had one of these before. It tasted so good! Although the order was to-go, the steak was still tender. I loved how they included onions, tomatoes, mozzarella bites, and mushrooms on top of the salad. The Italian dressing fit perfectly with the ingredients and the salad honestly made my day because I was craving something healthy. The service was pretty fast and the workers were friendly. Ambiance seemed like it was a cozy place. I appreciate that they are open 24/7. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 read more

Midnight Express Diner - Steak Salad - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Not close to where I reside but good food and fast service, I got my order in ten minutes! Open 24/7/365 with a typical "Diner" look and feel. I wish I didn't have to travel over a mile an a half to get there. read more

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Decided to give this place a try since we were in the area and looking for a nearby breakfast spot. Overall, great experience. The staff were very friendly and attentive (almost a little too attentive, as they took away one of our plates prior to us being done, it's ok). We started with coffee and orange juice. I like that they continuously come around asking if you want a refill of the coffee. That's definitely great! The food was pretty good also. Mozzarella sticks, delicious. Chicken quesadilla, delicious. French onion soup and blueberry pancakes, I've had better, wouldn't get either again. We only wanted two pancakes, but he said the order came with four and it would be the same price regardless. Scrambled eggs with cheese/bacon/ and home fries, they give an extremely generous amount of cheese and bacon! This was also a good dish. I would definitely return to this place and I definitely recommended if you're in the area and looking for a breakfast or lunch spot! (Not sure what kind of dinner options they have.) Ambiance is pretty standard, clean. read more

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*3.5 round up to 4* My boyfriend and I are big diner fans and decided to try Midnight Express. Prices were reasonable but I give the 3.5 rating due to the food I was served (my omelette lacked seasoning) and the cleanliness of the jelly/butter served to us, as well (very sticky, felt like honey on the outside which was odd). But the service was for the most part attentive and good on refills for coffee. I also liked the booth we sat in that was in the middle of the diner and there was a lot of space to sit. The bathroom air dryer was also odd and wouldn't work. Some room for improvement, but a solid 3.5 experience for me. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Western Omelette - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I was contacted by the manager the same day, and he wanted to make it right. Mike explained the description on delivery.com was incorrect and offered to deliver me lunch. He showed genuine concern about my horrific Monday so I took him up for his offer the next day. This time I order the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese...burger (love the play on words) and OMG was this burger huge! It did not disappoint with the 1/2lbs burger patty, 3 large strips of CRISPY bacon, beautifully cooked egg, cheese, lettuce, and RIPE tomato! I think what impressed be the most was the bun! It was perfectly toasted and was able to stand up to this burger. It truly sets the bar to the surrounding bars in the area offering a burger at similar price point. With most of the competitors, their buns would just disintegrate under the mass of the burger- no not here! It's a simple observation but a very important one! I love to eat a burger with my hands; with each wonderful bite combing all the flavors of the burger from first to last. And NOT with a fork and knife with the burger falling apart at any attempt to eat it as it were designed. Bravo Midnight Diner, and a big thank you Mike; you are a man of your word and certainly made it right! read more

Midnight Express Diner - Bacon, Egg and Cheeseburger - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I think I've written a post before, but just in case I didn't I had to do it right now while I am eating the most delicious Caesar salad with chicken that I've ever had. I was away for three weeks and I was craving this salad because it literally is the best chicken chicken Caesar salad I've ever had! I just walked in my door didn't even unpack, and I ordered my salad and I'm sitting here loving everybody read more

Midnight Express Diner - Look at the huge pieces of chicken!!! All I have to say is YUM YUM EAT EM UP‼ - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

There are better diners out there. Wouldn't recommend stopping here unless I was in a pinch. I ordered the French onion soup, which was pretty good. My boyfriend had the patty melt burger: a beef burger "sandwiched between delicious grilled cheese." Overcooked and pretty disappointing. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Patty Melt Burger with fries - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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So happy to see this place is still here after all these years and haven't changed their menu much at all.

The ultimate late night diner experience! Food is good, service is GREAT, and the vibes are top notch if you're looking for that diner-esque feel and menu. I frequent this place as a nice go to spot when I'm looking for a good conversation and breakfast food which I love! This place is so welcoming, especially for late night munchies and a great hangout spot for those deep convos. I got the bacon egg and cheese burger + onion rings and was not disappointed! read more

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classic diner vibe with great food and speedy service. mimosas are strong :) I would absolutely pop in here for a meal again when i'm in the area read more

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Nothing is more ubiquitous than a NYC diner and nothing more appreciated when you want breakfast for dinner. Plenty of seats to choose from and quick service. We had Disco Fries... an old after club staple. Nothing special but still well done. That sorta sums up the whole experience. Average diner experience and a solid choice late night. read more

Ate there recently and someone came in from the outside and slammed the sliding door into my arm ( I was sitting near the door) and he did not excuse himself. Not a word of apology or concern Ouch. It turned out he was one of the staff. Moreover, twice I've had the same waitress who has left me sitting unattended without any attention. I had to get up twice to get water and napkins. Also, the bathroom needs a good cleaning! It used to be a great go to a spot, not so much anymore. No thanks. read more

While back home for a funeral, stopped in to grab lunch for my mother and I. She lives down the block so she's been here before but it was my first time. Customer service was okay. Nothing special. Wait time for two meals was decent. Inside of the place was nice and seemed like a cool meal spot and vibe. Ordered their patty melt with fries and their Philadelphia cheese steak wrap with onion rings. Both were good. Definitely should have been eaten there but still pretty good. I'd go back to try other menu items as well as recommend if you're in the area looking for either breakfast or lunch. read more

Midnight Express Diner - (Forgot to take the photo before eating ) Philly Wrap w/ fries & patty melt w/ onion rings. - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I had meeting project in the area very late at night and this place was only shop open at late besides the CVS pharmacy which where down the block but there freeze was broken at the time so I couldn't get frozen sandwich at CVS , Any how the guy who was at the register was handing me the bag he you're doordash order , I'm like I'm not here for that , that was very stereotypical to judge me to think I was a doordash or grub hub or uber eats or postmates or any other food delivery person to pick up , I'm pretty sure he felt very stupid as well when I ask for a menu , any how I'm not criticize any one hustle but I would never do food delivery I have too too much of pride to take that job , any how the b.l.t sandwich was average , the next time in the area I'll go to Dunkin there 24/7 dunkin in the area Very convivent by the Mta transporation: Subway: Q-Train . 86 street Bus: M86 read more

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If you ever in the mood for great service, and awesome food. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem! Loved the food, friendly, laid back service. Grateful to dine in a very clean establishment that ensures the safety of staff, and guests by checking for proof of vaccinations, bottles of sanitizer are on each table. They have outdoor dining, and indoor dining, plenty of space to respectfully social distance, and enjoy your meal. The food is cooked to order, the music, and ambience is great. My dining experience was so wonderful, I really did not want to leave. If your not interested in breakfast. Definitely try their other entrees, the onion rings, and other dishes looked very tasty! No one in my party had any complaints with the food or great service. Thank you Midnight Express for an excellent dining experience. read more

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I was expecting a fun night out with my sister. I WASN'T expecting the best restaurant chicken soup I've ever had. It was so warm and the chicken looked hand-pulled. I'll be ordering that often this winter! And that was just the appetizer! I ordered the lamb gyro and it was way too good. There was so much food for your money, too -- hooray for leftovers! read more

Midnight Express Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

This place is delicious.. they definitely deserve more stars. Especially the burgers and fries. The meat patty is so big and juicy. Perfect type of buns and fresh veggies. It's just absolutely delicious. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Cheeseburger - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Fav diner on the UES! We go for brunch all the time and it's always packed. $20.95 gets you an entree and one drink and a small fresh fruit cup. The Nutella banana pancakes are amazing; smothered in Nutella and so fluffy! My friend got the Benny the bagel with lox and eggs and he loved it. The service is great; they came around to refill our coffee multiple times. It's pretty loud when it's back but what diner isn't! Definitely recommend! And they're open 24hours! read more

Midnight Express Diner - Benny The Bagel - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for lunch and really enjoyed what I ordered. I started with the mozzarella sticks (well done) and they came out perfectly crispy and tasted great. I also ordered the grilled cheese. The bread was thick and there was a perfect amount of butter. The grilled cheese was more substantial than I've had at most other diners. Overall, based on what I tried, I would recommend this diner. read more

Midnight Express Diner - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - very good - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Mediocre food but absolutely terrible service. I didn't realize that what I ordered had something I didn't enjoy so I was picking it out. Waiter came by to tell me off for doing so. Would not come back and would not suggest! read more

Came here after the Thanksgiving Day parade. Classic NYC diner. Not fancy in any way, just awesome. My daughter had a burger while my other daughter had chicken fingers. I had the gyro platter and my wife had a burger. Delish Go. read more