Nice small diner down the block from Columbus Circle and near Mount Sinai West and John Jay. Great local place with excellent diner food and service to match. A little expensive for the neighborhood, but never had a bad meal here after eating here (or its now-closed sister diner on 10th.) in 20 years. Miguel, the waiter, is one of the best!! read more

This is your typical diner in New York but with a Mediterranean twist. It has all the classics of a diner, they have a massive menu which can be overstimulating but you get through it. The food itself is passable. It's no culinary explosion but it is hearty and fulfilling. Service here is always fast and efficient. The staff will always do their best to do their best to their customers, and it is easily recognizable. Inside it's a diner feel 100%, you got your diner booth seating and old school music. read more

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Apparently, the evening staff is lacking... Food not edible. Service only after to cover the mistake. Atmosphere - I'm afraid to look. If this is what they serve, what do the bathrooms look like? Is the kitchen ever sanitized? read more

The Flame Diner - Red Snapper and baked potato... - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I'm back in NYC and I want some New York food! I am close to eating a piece of pizza, but decide to get some food at The Flame diner. Turkey burger and delicious bowl of Matzo ball soup. I sat at the counter and really enjoyed the fast service and fresh food. read more

The Flame Diner - The Flame diners Matzo ball soup. - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a quick dinner after work. I got the beyond burger, which I love having as an option. It was tasty, and I loved the fries. The portions are great, I couldn't finish all the fries. The service is also kind, quick, and helpful. They're all so nice here and it makes it feel like a comfy neighborhood spot. read more

If there's a diner around, I'm always going to go. I LOVE diner food. I stepped in here quickly for a late breakfast and i was immediately seated and greeted with water and a coffee (that was desperately needed). The menu is your standard diner menu. I got the French toast and turkey bacon and eggs. I LOVED that my syrup was warm!! The French toast was a perfect balance of sweet and the salt of the eggs and bacon made it a complete breakfast. And i love that this place is 24 hours ! No frills so i would go back! read more

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I swear to God every single time I go to a diner I'm expecting diner prices, but I need to remember I'm in New York City. - at least the service here was great. they were attentive, and the place was huge with a classic diner ambience. - every dish she was a solid portion and came with two pieces of toast and some really good super soft mushy hashbrowns. usually I'm a crisp hashbrown girl but I oddly liked these? - I got the egg omelette and it was exactly what you think, a little bit overcooked, but there was a ton of super juicy large piece of sausage in it - they probably refilled the coffee at the table 18 times in the communal pancakes were warm and bursting with blueberries read more

The Flame Diner - Sausage Omelette Breakfast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Horrid food, terrible service and roaches in the booths! I know diners are supposed to be mediocre but this was next level bad. Cold food, dirty restaurant and shady pricing on their menus. AVOID AVOID AVOID! read more

A classic NYC diner experience. The food was good, the service was quick, and the tables felt a little cramped. Prices have definitely gone up compared to what diners used to be, but overall it was a decent experience. read more

This place is way too expensive. I got basic French toast for $11 and I'm glad I did. The place just doesn't look that amazing and it's very basic easy simple cheap breakfast food. I'm fine with easy breakfast food, but you can't be charging $20 for it. Staff was really nice to celebrate my friend and bring him birthday cake. And they sang to him. I appreciated that. Very friendly service and the owner came and checked up on us a couple times. Again, service was really good because they kept filling up our waters. read more

The Flame Diner - French Toast Breakfast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

This is a solid neighborhood diner in the area. Lots of locals frequent this place including myself. My main reason to go to a diner is for breakfast, so that's mostly what I've had there. Everything is done well and quick. Pancakes are fluffy. Service is friendly and efficient. Managers are very nice. A good option for diner grub in the area. read more

The Flame Diner - Scrambled eggs and sausage - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Do not expect to have a relaxed or comfortable meal at this restaurant. Even when the place is completely empty, if you stay at your table for more than about an hour, the staff will repeatedly pressure you to pay and leave. In my experience, that pressure escalated to threats of calling the police. The entire experience was hostile and deeply uncomfortable. Staff watched us constantly, hovered, and made it clear we were not welcome. It felt less like dining in a restaurant and more like being monitored until we left. Their priority was clearly getting us out the door as quickly as possible, not providing any kind of hospitality. I cannot say what motivated the way I was treated or whether homophobia played a role, but I can say I felt singled out, unwelcome, and deliberately made to feel uncomfortable. Having opened and managed aware winning restaurants in my career I have rarely felt so unwelcome in any establishment. A restaurant should not treat paying customers like a burden. Being rushed, watched, intimidated, and threatened simply for sitting at a table is unacceptable. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise others to avoid this place. read more

My go to late night good spot when I visit NYC. Order from Seamless for the quickest delivery times

Ehh... no frills type of spot. Service was cool friendly staff. The food is just ok. Prices are decent though. I had a pastrami wrap and fries. My brother ordered grilled chicken and mash potatoes. read more

The Flame Diner - Grilled chicken with mash potatoes and gravy - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I had a great experience at the Flame Diner, our waiter Hipólito was friendly and attentive. Ordered the breakfast burritos and it was absolutely delicious we were seated right away and our food arrived in less than 5 minutes. Excellent service and great food I will definitely come back! read more

This hits every time I come here. Portions for your hungriest moods! From their omelets to steak sandwich can't go wrong with this classic diner read more

I came to Flame Diner today hoping to escape the smoke outside, clear my head, and enjoy a great waffle. Instead, I was met with blatant discrimination and constant harassment. The moment I walked in with my service dog, Luna, we were immediately shunned. The staff member forced us to sit all the way in the back and aggressively warned me that if Luna didn't stay completely under the table at all times, we would be kicked out. Luna was laying quietly on the floor, but he continued to harass us throughout my entire meal, repeatedly coming over to demand she be tucked under. At one point, he actually touched my arm and tried to justify his behavior by claiming that a customer last week had a dog and "people got sick from it." I have a legally protected disability, and Luna is my trained service animal. What happened with a completely different dog last week is not my business and is no excuse to violate federal law. To top it off, after being harassed my entire dinner, he had the nerve to come back and tell me that "two people got up and left" because of my dog--completely ruining what was left of my night. All of this absolute disrespect and illegal segregation, just to be handed a bill for a mediocre $20 waffle. Unbelievable. Under the ADA and NYC human rights laws, you cannot segregate service dog handlers to the back or harass them. I will absolutely be filing a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and NYC 311. Truly disgusting behavior. read more

Of course I had to come here on my NY trip. It's tradition. I have been coming here for over 10 years with my dad. So I brought my best friend with me on this trip and she loved it so much we went twice on this trip so far. I got a margarita, my usual chicken soup. I tried a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp! It was really flavorful and came with tomatoes. read more

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This diner was mediocre and it is open 24 hours a day. The burger tasted good and the bacon was well done as we requested. The French fries were skinny shoe sting fries and just okay (plus they got cold very fast). The grilled chicken caesar salad wrap was also okay, "nothing to write home about" because the dressing was oily and there was no Parmesan cheese and no croutons that usually make them taste a lot better. The onion rings were good and crispy. Everything pictured for $53 seems like a pretty steep price for average food. read more

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Bland soulless expensive brisket sandwich with pasty white rye bread apparently programmed to self destruct after two bites....check. Side of $10 coleslaw which could've been made at a KFC for all I knew....check. Suffice it to say that this place must have a damn good reason for staying in business that doesn't have anything to do with the food they serve. read more

I was in the area and wanted some breakfast. I stopped by the flame diner for my first time. The diner was cozy and felt like an old school diner which I like. I always judge a diner by the coffee. The coffee was excellent and the wait staff was pleasant and quick. I highly recommend this diner if you want a bite to eat. Two thumbs up read more

Ordered a steak, they gave me a burger. The server tried to tell me, this was their steak. I must be boo boo the fool!

The Flame on 9th Ave and W58th IS NYC in every sense! Just a good old fashioned New York Diner. Very reminiscent of the now demolished Market Street Diner that had been on 11th Ave at W43! It's a big menu! If the cream of turkey is on the menu, I highly recommend it. I will stop in if walking by and I see it written on the board! It's a step back in time! Who doesn't love watching the dessert revolve I love our NYC diners and they are slowly closing up shop! Let's hope this "Flame" doesn't get extinguished! GO! read more

I would give 0 if I could. There was hair in my food and I still have it a chance but I got a stomach ache after & had to pay extra. Second time dinning here. First time drunk and hungry. Second time sober and hungry and with a foot injury and cane and this is the time I got a stomach ache after Food 0/5 My food had hair The eggs Benedict Florentine are not poached but the egg is broken and yolk runs outside cooked The server claimed Florentine came with feta albeit the menu does not say it and it did NOT The eggs Benedict Lox not only cooked but over cooked the lox (yes, it's possible) The potatoes or diner fries as they are called are soggy instead of crispy and have 0 flavor The omelette came with toast. Toast was the best food item Service 0/5 Server was good with his words and apologized about the hair BUT his actions were another thing I asked server replaced Benedict Florentine w/ Benedict Lox so I can better see hair because the spinach in the Florentine is dark What I did not expect: the server asked for me to pick anything to replace the Florentine ($18.95) so he could apologize for the hair and I chose Lox ($19.95) and he charged me for the $1 difference We did NOT expect a discount but I did NOT know I had to pay someone to make up for a mistake they committed. I am NOT talking about the server (only) but the restaurant itself plus kitchen staff and lack of hair caps Price 0/5 It's pricey for a diner especially for one with hair in your food. We paid $40 for 2 entrees before tip. Ambiance 0/5 It's a typical diner but not the Manhattan trendy way, but the local mom and pop shop that smells like bleach and people hand write orders on the lined notepad that has a "total" field Verdict: I rather vomit when completely drunk AND walk 6 streets down when sober and hungry even with a foot injury and cane than eat here a 3rd time My brother still tipped 20% read more

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24 hour diner just round the corner from where I'm staying makes it a very convenient location when one is hungry in the middle of the night. We came over for breakfast food as recommended by my friend. Stick with the breakfast stuff. They do it better than the other food. I had the corned beef hash and eggs. It came with toast and potatoes. I like the corned beef here, very tasty. Service was a bit lacking when we were there. The server forgot my friend's order and we had to remind them. Payment is at the cashier near the front. read more

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My extended family has been going to the Flame Diner for 37 plus years. We go mostly for their terrific breakfasts ( yummy omelettes and pancakes) but often for lunch (we love their Mediterranean salad!) or dinner. The food is terrific but the staff and service is also wonderful. They treat us like extended family. Places like the Flame are the soul of New York- they are irreplaceable. read more

Came here for dinner and it was actually kind of packed ! The vibe is very old school diner. Service was good. TEX MEX QUESADILLA The hybrid I needed between breakfast food and cheesy quesadilla I was looking for. Diner food is diner food but this just hit the spot for me. I think it could have used hot sauce but the jalapeños scattered in the quesadilla itself are a very nice touch and take this from basic to quite tasty. Would def come back here again when in the mood for diner food. read more

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I had lunch with 2 co-workers here today. I was happy that we were seated in a booth to add to that old school diner appeal. Service was attentive and efficient. The menu options were plentiful. The prices were a bit high for diner food but they are Manhattan prices after all. I ordered a feta and spinach omelette with home fries. Surprisingly it was not greasy but it lacked enough flavor so I added some salt and pepper and all was good. Regardless though, i just love diners and this area definitely benefits from having this one. read more

The Flame Diner - Fresh Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelette Breakfast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

First time ordering to go here - big mistake! The old lady at the front, flashing her aggressively red nails, took my order like she was running a Michelin-starred restaurant--when in reality, she's just a cashier with an attitude. Food? Eh, it's edible. But if you value your health, do not drink anything here. I asked for hot tea. She asked what kind, rattling off a lineup of what were clearly bargain-bin teas from supermarket boxes. I said, "Never mind." That should've been the end of it. But no--she suddenly discovered a new level of patience and repeated the flavors like I didn't understand English. Fine, I said, "Just hot water." I was fully prepared to pay for it, but then she hit me with, "No, that need to pay. That's $1.50." The audacity. $1.50. For water. And not just any water--served in the absolute tiniest coffee cup possible. I asked for a bigger cup, and suddenly, it turned into a full-blown soap opera--cue the dramatic side-eye exchange between her and another employee. Truly next-level pettiness and peak low-class behavior. I have no issue paying for water. But It tasted exactly like gym pool water. Guaranteed chlorine overdose. So, for anyone planning to eat here--if you don't have a death wish, DO NOT DRINK ANYTHING THERE! The moment they add a tea bag or coffee, you won't even realize you're sipping on chemical soup. Stay safe! read more

The Flame Diner - This is where all their drinks belong. - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Everyone in my party agreed the food was just okay, so the high prices seemed unwarranted. My plain beyond burger, which did not come with fries or anything, came out to about $17, which is a lot for a mediocre burger. In addition, the service was a mixed bag. Our server was nice, but he and other servers seemed pretty eager to clear our table as quick as possible even though there were other open tables. Again, the food was fine, but you can almost certainly find better options at the same price point. read more

This place is the perfect place to have a meal after a late movie. Lots of tables, quiet, plenty of space. The food came a bit colder than expected but it didn't really affect the taste, so no big deal. Very good, very tasty, just a classic diner taste. Fries are thin and crispy, and better than I was expecting. I wish the poached eggs were goopier and the corned beef has crispier. The service was great and they had awesome recommendations. read more

The Flame Diner - Corned Beef Hash - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Blt on toasted rye. Perfectly made with the tomato in the middle sandwiched between the bacon slathered bacon and the crunchy bite of lettuce. Service was good. Old time neighborhood diner. read more

The Flame Diner - Blt on rye toast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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ugh! $20 for a Greek salad that was inedible. Floors were mopped with strong scent of ammonia while I was drinking my weak iced tea. what a depressing place. read more

Bottom Line: Great for a quick meal, casual meal if you are in the area. My husband and I were in search of an early and quick breakfast while staying next door at The Algonquin. As luck would have it, The Flame Diner was right next door to the hotel and it opened earlier for breakfast than the hotel's lobby restaurant. On an early Sunday morning we were seated immediately and our food came out quickly. I enjoyed an omelette and my husband had his standard eggs, hash browns and bacon. Our meals weren't gourmet but they were satisfying and about what we were expecting for a diner breakfast. Service was attentive. read more

I cannot believe I have never reviewed the Flame! I often frequented the Flame for dining in and take out when I was studying basically down the block at Fordham. It was a staple of the entire university and I'm sure it still is. I had breakfast here twice during my in-laws' visit. Both times, we were in and out in a timely manner and service was always excellent. Our coffee was always topped up and we had more than enough food. Portion sizes continue to be super big and filling. I had a California omelet the first time and a breakfast quesadilla the second time. Others in my party had pancakes, French toast, and omelets. Everyone really enjoyed everything and the prices are very fair. I honestly think The Flame was my MIL's favorite restaurant the entire week she was in town! read more

Classic diner interior but very clean with well maintained tables, floors, and bathrooms. Solid food for the speed it comes out and the 24/7 hours. My water glass was kept full every 2-3 minutes. read more

The Flame Diner - Pizza Burger Deluxe - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Order pancakes and they came with no syrup no butter... what................................................................................

Was craving diner food and decided to stop by here around 9pm on a weekday evening. It was surprisingly busy giving the timing but there's ample seating. Tried one of the omelettes and overall liked it! The food was slightly over cooked / dry. I'd go back for diner food. read more

The Flame Diner - Farmer's Omelette Breakfast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Totally screwed up order and had no desire to correct their mistake. Way to expensive to deal with their unwillingness to respond to customer issues. read more

Great food but seriously what is up with the soft drink policy? No free refills on your 10 oz sodas from a fountain? And $3.50 for each? What a rip off. read more