Junior's Restaurant -- Times Square, NYC…read more
My first time at Junior's in Times Square, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! I always associated Junior's with that legendary New York cheesecake, but there's so much more going on here. This location feels like a classic Brooklyn-style diner with a fun, bustling Times Square atmosphere. Junior's has been a New York institution since 1950, and the Times Square location brings that old-school diner feel right into the heart of the Theater District.
And yes... it's not just about the cheesecake!
The menu is huge, with plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. One thing I will tell you: the portions are BIG, so come hungry!
There's a full bar with wine, top-shelf liquor, and plenty of beer, including Brooklyn beers. There aren't any draft beers at this location, but there are still plenty of bottled and canned options to choose from. There's also plenty of indoor seating, plus outdoor seating if you want to sit back and watch the Times Square action go by.
We decided to skip the appetizers because we wanted to save room for dessert. That turned out to be a very good decision!
What We Ordered
Hungarian Beef Goulash
The beef was cooked perfectly and served with egg noodles and peas. A hearty, comforting dish with plenty of flavor.
10 oz. Char-Broiled Bacon Cheeseburger
I went with the bacon cheeseburger served on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. It comes with two BIG onion rings, and the crispy batter on those onion rings was fantastic!
Instead of the steak fries, I went with something near and dear to my New Jersey heart...
DISCO FRIES!
If you're from New Jersey, you know exactly what I'm talking about -- crispy fries topped with melted mozzarella and gravy. Mouthwatering! Definitely the kind of side dish that makes you wonder why every restaurant doesn't offer it.
And then came the moment we had supposedly been "saving room" for...
Devil's Food Cheesecake
I honestly don't know how we managed to fit this in, but we did!
DECADENT! Rich, chocolatey, creamy, and absolutely delicious. By the time we finished, we were basically in a cheesecake coma.
Thankfully, we had plenty of time to walk around New York City afterward and work some of that food off!
Our server was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and constantly checking in to make sure everything was good without being intrusive. That kind of service really makes a difference.
This was a great first visit to Junior's, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. Next time, I definitely want to try another one of their famous cheesecakes. I've also heard their milkshakes are amazing, so I guess I'll have to make room for one of those too!
Great food, huge portions, fun atmosphere, excellent service, and some seriously good cheesecake.
If you're exploring Times Square and looking for a classic NYC dining experience, Junior's is definitely worth a stop!