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    The Johnson Diner & Bar

    3.8 (98 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Christopher Y.

    Came here on weekday morning and it was generally empty and were seated right away. Cute classic/retro diner vibe with a menu you'd expect at a diner. Service was good & our waiter was friendly and helpful. The food came out in a timely manner and was good! (Especially the French toast bites, they were crispy but fluffy) they had some specialty coffee as well which wasn't too bad. Overall a good diner & breakfast spot, would come back again!

    Bernice N.

    Still great food, great service, good times. Always enough tables to accommodate a crowd, family or just yourself. Definitely has become a staple for myself. Two thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

    Pick 3 Omelette Buttermilk Pancakes Falafel Bowl
    Kristin F.

    First time dining in and the place was so clean, bright, and the staff was super friendly. Breakfast was delicious and those home fries hit the spot! Would definitely come back to try a burger or one of their other specialties! Great local spot!

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    Aida R.

    I was in the mood for breakfast foods recently, stopped by this diner, & my appetite was certainly satisfied! I always like to order mozzarella sticks from diners & this restaurant's mozz sticks were so yum! The blueberry pancakes, eggs, & home fries were good too, but I would probably ask for a lesser serving since the pancakes were very filling. I spent almost $50 which I wasn't expecting, but my waiter was very kind & knowledgeable of the menu, the restaurant itself was clean & it was a great second time coming here to eat!!

    Chicken Quesadilla, Pick 3 Omelette, Pancake Deluxe
    Ashly D.

    I have walked past this diner many times and finally had the chance to go in with a friend for lunch. This diner is much more aesthetically pleasing than most diners. Its super nice! We got a quesadilla, pancaked and omelettes. They got my friends omelette wrong twice so we choose to get something else, but besides that, the food and service was very good. I'd return and try more of their items!

    Outside dining is a joke
    Sarah B.

    This place is a joke. They constantly have only one or two servers. I've gone there two days in a row. And the outdoor dining is very nicely set up. I have a dog, so I like to sit outside. The first time, they told me they only have one server so I could not sit outside. Fine, so I went somewhere else. Second time I came there I asked again to sit outside because I have a pet with me. The hostess actually asked me, is it set up? I responded I guess so. But honestly, what kind of question is that, you're the one who works here and you're asking me if your outdoor dining is set up? Why would I be asking to sit out there if it's not set up?! Odd, if you ask me. Anyway, I thought I'd give the place a chance, so I sat down outside. I was waiting for a couple minutes and no one came out to greet me or even give me a menu or water. So I started timing the person to see when they would come out. I waited over seven minutes and still nobody came out. So I went back inside to see the hostess and no one came to the stand. I finally spoke to a waitress because I flagged her down. And I told her that it's inappropriate to tell me I can sit outside and then no one even comes out to greet me or give me a menu or anything. She gave me a look, as if she was annoyed I was even complaining. YES, I'm complaining that the service and manners here are definitely subpar, to say the least. Too bad, because the food is good. Service sucks. At least have some manners and greet your customers or tell them you're busy. And if you're going to set up the outside dining and tell someone they can sit out there, then maybe at least tell me it will be quite a wait and then I could decide for myself if I want to sit there wasting my time, with a baby too, unattended for nearly 10 minutes. Waste of time. Go to Savor or Moss Cafe instead.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Cindy C.

    3.5 as clearly popular local spot and good service. The coffee was smooth. The food was ok - serviceable but nothing to write home about. I read online that the diner had actual maple syrup. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience and they only had pancake syrup.

    Moussaka
    David D.

    Finally had the chance visit for dinner... Menu has lots of choices... Lots of breakfast options here...went with a cup of matzo ball soup and a diner favorite of mine... Moussaka.... Very good with big portions... Would definitely be back...

    2nd day!  Old Blue Bay.
    Chuck L.

    This is their second day. They took over and renovated the old Blue Bay that had been open for over fifty years. The landlord raised the rent to an unaffordable level. You can see that the new owners are really trying. Space is nice and clean with smiles from everyone. Time will tell.

    Huevos rancheros with a side salad
    Heather G.

    Very happy to have a good diner back in the neighborhood, after Blue Bay closed. I think I already have a new favorite in the huevos rancheros - although I'll have to try the old reliable corned beef hash and eggs next time. Service was very attentive - they were eager to keep our coffee cups full. Hopefully the greedy landlord doesn't drive this place out of business like they did with Blue Bay.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries
    Albert A.

    Came here for brunch and was really blown away by the Chicken and Waffles. For $20, you get a big, crisp waffle (perfectly fluffy inside) and 3 big pieces of crisp and tender fried chicken. Have to mention that they use real maple syrup for this dish as well (a small, but important detail). You really can't beat it here -- perfect spot for brunch. Value: 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

    This is what anyone would expect their "tuna salad on a Greek (or tossed) salad" to look like.
    Joanne Z.

    This eatery never impresses me. The crispy bacon I requested was not crisp enough. And recently I ordered a Greek salad with tuna salad added. I expected the tuna salad to be in mound-form atop the salad. That's what you would expect too, I'm sure. But no, for some inexplicable reason the Johnson chops the tuna salad into unrecognizable tiny little lumps and mixed them throughout the salad. What a disappointment not to be able to get a decent forkful of tuna salad! I never saw tuna salad served this way and I never want to again.

    Shantelle C.

    Ehhh... not really a fan of this diner! I ordered from The Johnson (on Uber Eats), and the order was a bit disappointing. While my burger was nice and juicy... the chicken parm was just NOT IT! However, I still decided to give the diner a try because sometimes it is not fair to judge a place based on Uber Eats. So... We went to The Johnson on a Friday afternoon- place was fairly empty. The brightness of The Johnson is very modern; it is not a traditional cozy diner. The booths are small- the space from the booth itself to the table is so small, that my son was not able to sit on my lap comfortably (and I am pretty slim). The bathroom, while large, did not have a diaper changing station... I want to say they had high chairs- but one was not offered... I would have declined, but it is still worth noting that I was not offered one. Now to the food- if you come here, just stick to a burger! My burger was cooked to perfection- it was well done and still juicy! We tried the chicken and waffles and the chicken was bland... it had no color or taste! You know that beautiful crispy skin on fried chicken? Yeah- you do not get that here! Oh and the mojito pitcher did not taste like it had any liquor. Once we brought this to our server's attention, she put more liquor in it. Unfortunately, even though the servers and service were awesome, the food and drinks are not worth coming back for.

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    Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and nice size portions are what keeps us going back!

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    Terrific diner. A great addition to Riverdale! Clean, well-lit and good food. It is a vast improvement over its predecessor.

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    Ask the Community - The Johnson Diner & Bar

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    Can't reach anyone on the phone to call in a breakfast order do they have another phone number for orders and do they deliver?

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