We went to Old John's with a big group, and did not have to wait long for a table, despite it being a crowded time. The waitstaff was extremely accommodating, especially Evelyn who took care of us that day. The food was EXCELLENT, and the environment was busy but very clean and organized. I think the lemon meringue pie was the best I have ever had, and everyone went wild for it. Thanks Old John's! read more

One of the very best diners in NYC. Great decor and very comfortable seating at mostly booths. The counter / bar seating is cute. Salmon is some of the very best in the city and amazing price for nice size high quality portion which I believe is wild salmon. Old John's also plays Awesome music - the other night a lot of Sam Cooke creates the perfect 50's / 60's diner vibe. Staff has always been very friendly. Cheesecake with fruit compote is also fantastic. read more

Had a lovely breakfast at Old John's! Such a cozy diner perfect for that rainy morning - friends and I split the Leo omelette, french toast, and chilaquiles verde. I believe we had the Brooklyn (?) french toast, which (despite being soaked in the syrup) wasn't overly sweet, so it was the perfect balance with the other savory dishes. I'm not a big lox person so the Leo was alright for me; the overall consensus was that the cream was a little too heavy for us. We did really like the latke that came with it though, reminiscent of a hashbrown. The chilaquiles was absolutely delectable with the acidity of the salsa verde + pickled red onions and avocado. It was a busy Sunday morning, but the service was still pretty good - overall had a great experience, the only downside was my umbrella did get stolen at the front though so be mindful? They also have such a mouthwatering selection of desserts as well, so I'll have to drop by for a slice next time! read more

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Love this Diner - great atmosphere and they usually play cool vintage music or Jazz. Very nice design and great booths or counter seating. Burgers and Sandwiches consistently excellent along with great Salmon dish. Very reasonable prices and they are open late until 11pm which is rare in that area. Also Saul the Waiter was fantastic - very charming and great service. read more

Old John's is a solid diner with a vast menu. Weekend waits exist, but lines aren't too long. Service is quick and food is decent.

We had a nice pre-concert dinner here. Although my martini was a little weak, I enjoyed my cod main dish, and thought it was filling yet healthy. Service was attentive and I recomended a reservation as it filled up quickly! read more

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Went to Old John's late night hoping for dessert and coffee. We ended up just having coffee since they didn't have any kind of fruit plate, and I wasn't in the mood for cake. I was also surprised that they close earlier than expected -- they're not open until midnight on the weekends, so just something to keep in mind. On a positive note, I loved the staff's hats (even told our waiter how great his was!), but unfortunately they were sold out when I asked about getting one. read more

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We had a big group (10 people), and we still received quick and attentive service with a fabulous waiter despite a fully packed restaurant. read more

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We stopped by on the way to the movies and overall, really good, comforting food! Ordered the Chicken Pot Pie (crust was very nice) and the Pot Roast (meat was tender and the flavors well complemented by the carrots and potatoes). Also ordered a Last Word cocktail, good and strong. 100% get a reservation, you can walk in but it's mostly going to be for bar seating. Very busy inside so even that can be a gamble. Also super cute, we liked the flooring and the overall aesthetic. No complaints on the service. Feels like this will be a place we revisit the next time we're headed to the theater. read more

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This place is always busy and sometimes hard to get a table. The service is quick though. The ambiance is more of a nicer diner feel and the layout is a narrow horseshoe shape. They have traditional diner menu items without the diner bible you would normally receive. Their sandwiches come with soup and a pickle. I got quite a tasty and perfectly grilled tuna melt and a lentil soup. The lentil was giving much more minestrone than lentil which was just not for me. This is a great option in the neighrborhood to pop in for a quick bite and not pay a ton of money. read more

Old John's Diner - Lentil soup - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice neighborhood place, good service, but this is not a true diner - except for the pickles. The chix soup was okay and tasted homemade. The tuna melt was not a melt. It is served on nicely grilled challah and the tuna has nice flavor but it was cold. No melted cheese, not a melt. I complained and the waitress immediately took it back. I overheard her explaining to the cook that I wanted a hot sandwich with melted cheese, so I assume the cheese is usually cold. I think he microwaved it and the cheese melted and so it was okay. The pickle was great, a new pickle which is hard to find these days. The egg cream was, also, just okay. read more

Dropped by today before going to the movies. It's a great no frills, local diner with traditional diner options. Got two eggs, toast, and potatoes. Very decently priced, cooked exactly as ordered, attentive staff constantly refilling water. Plenty of table options, booths and bar seats. read more

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I was really surprised that this diner cannot make a good tunafish sandwich! I really wanted one this evening and thought go to JOHN's and get a good one. But it was pretty bad. Small dry and tasteless. Sad. And they don't have coleslaw or potato salad. Hum... I should've known at that point. It was going to be a problem. read more

Amazing service. Expensive due to the gentrification but still excellent food and ambiance! Great bartender and margs. read more

Old John's Diner - Bar area - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Not sure how the food is at this place because we haven't gotten to eat here. We came in on a Sunday around early dinner time. The place was packed, the hostess said it will be about 45 minute wait since we didn't have reservations. When we asked if we can leave our phone number so they can text when they have a table ready they said they don't take phone numbers and we will just have to wait. There is no place to wait inside and it was raining outside. When we mentioned the fact it was raining and asked if they can make an exception to text us so we can wait somewhere inside nearby , the hostess said she'll talk to the manager and after she did, she agreed to take our phone number. We went to a place nearby to wait but have never heard back from this place so I cannot speak on anything else but the customer service. Very disappointing!! read more

New fav in Lincoln Center area- Great for after or before concert bite- Place has the best ambiance and food is even better. Loved their chicken club sandwich and spinach cheese omelettes!! Will defo go back for more yummy food and good service!! Prices are very decent too. Especially in the area!! read more

Hamburgers r delicious, service is good, ambiance feels like the place is happening. Good spot to catch a quick bite or drink. read more

I absolutely love this nyc classic diner! It's fancier than your usual diner, but the prices are fair and the food is really good. I love the variety on the menu. The cocktails were delicious and so pretty the French dip sandwich was perfectly cooked. The flavor was so good. It's such a cute vibe inside very old school but like nice. The service was amazing too. read more

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Fabulous. Food is amazingly great. Service was wonderful. Place was warm and friendly. Everything clean and up to date. Love this place. Beats out the "upscale" restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

This is now called Old John's Luncheonette. We stopped for dinner before catching a Richard Linklater movie at Film at Lincoln Center. We had a few standbys, including martinis! Staff was great and the ambiance perfect for a diner. read more

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I had to stop here for lunch since my name is John and I'm old. 61, so not that old, but old enough. The place was very busy on Friday around 12:15 PM. I waited about 15 minutes for a table and was then seated near the door to the bathrooms (and kitchen, I presume). The food and service were great. My only bit of constructive criticism would be for the servers to try to be a little quieter when bussing tables. The spot where they dumped all of the dirty dishes after clearing a table was only a few feet from where I was sitting, and it was terribly loud and distracting. I ate so fast that my server even commented on how quickly I finished. I just wanted to get out of there because the crashing of plates and silverware was really getting to me. I would definitely go back, but next time I'd sit on the other side of the restaurant or at the counter. read more

Old John's Diner - Old John's Luncheonette - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

In a world of restaurants that make you feel like they want you in and out as quickly as possible and feel as if you're an inconvenience, Old John's Diner has the opposite atmosphere. They make you feel welcome, almost like being invited into someone's home. It feels like you can enjoy a meal and conversation without being rushed out of your seat. The atmosphere is nostalgic in a genuine way rather than replication, with tile floors, nylon booths, and a counter in the middle where you can enjoy a milkshake or egg cream. Their homemade ice cream was so pleasantly surprising (the mint tastes like REAL mint leaves and not mint extract.) We were asked if it was our first time dining there and when we admitted it was, they offered our dessert for free. So often in the dining industry you feel like you're being nickel-and-dimed for everything and here, it felt like the staff wanted their customers to have a good experience. Plus I gotta mention that the prices are really good for the location. This place will definitely be a go-to when we're in the neighbourhood. read more

Old John's was just fine. If I could, I would drop 3.5 stars. We were able to sit without a reservation which was nice. Other than that the food was ok. The Mozzarella were a bit bland and only came four to an order which seems smaller than most places. The burger was pretty good - a but undercooked but I ate it fine enough. It was a very busy atmosphere but I didn't feel too rushed. I'd be happy to eat there again if I needed to but I'm not rushing back. read more

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I really enjoyed Old John's Diner. It was recommended by an acquaintance of mine who raved about it. We walked in early on a Saturday morning and had no issues getting seated, but I have walked by this place before and seen a long line. It's one of the few places I've visited in NYC that truly reproduces old school diner vibes. The seats are a little cramped, but this does add to the aesthetic. The food was delicious - we tried the bagel + gravlax, corned beef hash, and stuffed french toast. The corned beef hash was my favorite, but the french toast was also excellent and was not-too-sweet. I felt like the prices were a little steep for the amount of food we got (which is usually not the case with these types of diners), but that didn't come as a huge surprise given the area we're in. Overall a good experience here. read more

Cute sophisticated diner by Lincoln Square. I tried the chicken pot pie and thought it was really good. Service is really nice too read more

Old John's Diner - Pot pie - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Old John's Diner was recommended by a local, and the five of us met here for a late morning brunch. We selected: Corned Beef Hash & Eggs $20 Steak & Eggs $25 Spinach Mushroom Omelet $17 Two Eggs Scrambled Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, with Bacon Side $20 Orange Juice, Cappuccino, Coffee $19 Total: $124 Everyone enjoyed their entrees, my steak and eggs were executed nicely. Overall, there were positive reviews about the meal, some negativity around the Orange Juice quality, and a bitter Cappuccino. Service was very good until the end of our brunch, when it was difficult to get our check. The bathroom had no paper towels or soap. read more

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Very clean very nice quaint. I enjoyed myself. I was there for lunch I had a hamburger

What a great find. Old school diner near Lincoln Center serving delicious food with ample portions and attentive service. So happy that we found this little gem. read more

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OMG the food here is great. I ordered the roast chicken. It was perfection. Crispy skin, great seasoning, obviously cooked "under a brick" and the sauce was absolutely delicious, singing with vegetables. My son got the salmon and said it was fabulous with a wonderful sauce. What other diner takes this kind of care with their sauces? Writing home about this one (wait I am home!). I have only lived in NY several weeks and this is the fourth diner I've been to. Friedmans was very good, but this place is light years ahead of the others. Polite prompt service, clean diner atmosphere. Near AMC Lincoln Center. Definitely coming back to this one. read more

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I stopped here after a doctor appointment because I had some time to kill. Apparently, it's been renovated in the past few years, but having never been there before, I wouldn't have noticed. Old John's, New John's -- all the same to me -- and it was the exact diner experience I wanted. The classic diner feel with the clanking utensils and lively midday vibe. Good scrambled eggs, potatoes, and toast. Classic meal. Classic feel. Recommended. read more

We spent the day on the Upper West Side and were so glad that we found this spot to try. The orange espresso was so unique and delicious, and the food did not disappoint. The look of this place feels like stepping back in time with a little bit of elevation. Service is quick, but we did feel rushed by the wait staff even when we were still trying to finish our food. I understand that there were other customers, but we hadn't even been there thirty minutes, and they were already trying to clear our plates. I would still come back for the food though! read more

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unfortunately for all of society, most diners in Manhattan won't have diner prices - however the vibe of a diner persists! loved the yellow booths, classic menu options, and steaming hot coffee at the well decorated Lincoln Center spot - our food came out fast even with a party of 7. the pancakes were fluffy and light and they did not hold back on the blueberries. however their lack of specialness did not match the price tag ($17) nor did they have that huge dinner pancake size that would have maybe justified that tag - I was pleasantly surprised by the lox sandwich on a pillowy brioche. they put on a fat slab of cream cheese atop of crunchy onions, spongey eggs, and a decent serving of lox. the tomato was cut very thickly so that you could barely bite it and was definitely underripe...which may have caused most of that un-biteablity ... - the iced coffee came in huge beer glasses which was amusing and the potato latkes with gravlax were a massive serving! read more

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Food great Location great But God service do not ask ! This place normally is busy ! That why we walk there 5 pm they had like 2 table with people ! The table they offer us :( 2 separate for 5 people or window because was super cold there ! Place not even got 1/2 full between 5-6 pm But nope they have to give us table nobody want it ! With no place to put jacket !!!!! The service nope so bad the girl was so lazy do not ask ! She was to busy to talk with stuff ! Really was amazing amazing place to go 2 years ago now they hire people do not want be there !!! The owner need be there more offten to see how bad it is ! We left lower tip ! No service no extra ! Extra ! Just low double tax ! You will see the girl face expecting extra extra Sorry not sorry read more

We went on Friday around 11 a.m. -- it was pretty busy. The food was okay, and the hot chocolate was definitely made from powder. The staff was nice; however, when we paid the check, they asked us to leave because it got busier . I thought that was kind of rude, considering we had been there for less than an hour and no one mentioned any time limit for dining in. I won't be returning -- not worth my time. read more

Really good diner, very cozy and good food. It is a bit overpriced though given its location.

This is a review for breakfast experience on a weekday morning recently. On the positive side, I love an old-school diner place like this. The ambience is great. It's cute, clean and fun. There was fun music playing while I was there, but not too loud (thank you!). The server was friendly and on it. All of that was much appreciated. I ordered the basic buttermilk pancakes -- the most basic thing a diner can serve for breakfast. And I'm not super picky. But these pancakes were very dry and had no taste. Just so dry and bland. It was like eating a crumbly dry muffin with no flavor. I had butter and syrup, and the butter had no flavor either. I even tasted it separately just to make sure I wasn't crazy, because butter usually improves everything. But the butter I was given was some sort of fake vegetable oil-based "butter" product that had no flavor. These pancakes were very disappointing. The one thing a diner needs to make well is pancakes. My suggestion is to get a better more tasty and moist recipe and use real butter. I was happy that they served legit fresh squeezed orange juice, though. But the pancakes were enough to keep me away. Please improve these pancakes and butter! read more

Elevated diner experience every which way at Old John's from decor to service to food. Plus, they serve great cocktails. Perfect pre-post Lincoln Ctr. excursion. Roast chicken was very good. Agree with another Yelper that the sauce and veg were particularly notable. read more

So yummy!! So cute! Quick to be sat! We went on a Sunday morning around 10am, we were sat immediately! The server was quick to take our order and gave us good recommendations on what to order! I ordered the spinach and mushroom omelette and my boyfriend got the eggs Benedict and said it was delicious! read more

Old John's Diner - Menu & Cappuccino - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Chill little diner up on the Upper West Side that's a bit tucked away. Food was fantastic -- I had the patty melt, my wife got the chicken pot pie, and both were excellent. Tons of diners around Hell's Kitchen/Columbus Circle are just okay, but this place is pretty good. read more

Old John's Diner - Patty Melt - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Great yummy appetizers of arancini, meatballs, Brussels and lemon meringue. So good!!! Have to come back read more

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