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Times Square Diner

4.1 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Special menu item - Nutella and strawberry pancakes - April 2026
Joanna R.

Small place with great service. Everyone loved their brunch. Servers constantly walking around to refill coffees and waters.

Avocado Toast with over hard eggs

I LOVED the Avocado Toast! And my daughter loved the chocolate pancakes! A must try in NYC!

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Vuyelwa W.

Diner - this was a popular diner and damn their food was good . My daughters hit the avocado toast and it was loaded with tomatoes and feta and really delicious. I got the French onion soup and it was really yummy without the extra saltiness. Service was excellent! And the place was packed ! We also shared the country potatoes and I had an Aperol spritz while they had the lemonade . Highly recommend and will be back !!

Keilon L.

It was overpriced but good enough. That's pretty indicative of New York in general. I just ordered a burger and fry and I have to say that I did enjoy it. The ambiance was very traditional American diner. It was more tightly packed than say somewhere in Atlanta or out west but this is NYC and space comes at a premium so it's normal.

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Travis W.

In an area with no shortage of breakfast spots this unassuming location on 8th opens into a nice diner with a vibe from decades ago. Very clean and welcoming with wonderful lighting and decor. The menu is what one expects from a diner. Service is wonderful.

Coffee
Jennifer S.

Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Start my birthday breakfast at the diner. The food was excellent, and the service was always outstanding. Always enjoy eating at the restaurant. We have the spice omelet special

Pancakes and sausage!
Christa W.

Everything was fantastic, giant pancakes and the sausage is homemade -must try! Benny and omelettes were as good as it gets! Friendly staff and quick service!

French Onion Soup
Katie G.

The service at this restaurant in Times Square was fast, and the food was delicious. I ordered a tuna melt, but the cheese wasn't melted, but the tuna was flavorful. The French onion soup was incredible. Very reasonably priced considering the location.

Beef gyro sandwich and fries, along with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast
Julia L.

In town for a few days, visiting New York City! Decided to walk to breakfast from our hotel. Came across the Times Square diner! Very cool inside with an almost subway like look. I had a beef Gyro and fries, and my husband had the regular breakfast of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. Both meals were very large portions.!! I had so many fries I couldn't even eat half of them! The beef gyro was very good with large pieces of steak! Since the steak was so large, I actually needed to order a little extra tzatziki sauce to make sure it was all covered. Very tasty!! Our server Alex was great and every employee was accommodating. If they saw you had an empty plate on your table, they removed it immediately. They continually got us extra coffee and diet Pepsi Without ever having to ask for it. Couldn't ask for better service! And everyone was so polite . Highly recommend it!

menu (05-05-25)
Cookie J.

PROS: great location, sandwich size was good and tasty but nothing exciting, service was good too CONS: none

Francesca L.

Is there anything better than an old-school NYC diner? The Times Square Diner is the best diner in the area. I had the Florentine omelet (spinach & feta); my friend had their burger - we were both very happy!

California Omelette
Mike J.

Excellent customer service, nice seating, food came fast and was excellent. I ordered the California omelette w/ home fries. Also a small cup of salsa roja. The omelette ingredients were extremely fresh. Everything came together beautifully. The home fries were seasoned and fried perfectly. Came with toast but I didn't need it. Salsa roja is SPICY. It complimented my omelette. No wait time. Definitely would return.

Tasty!
Kevin B.

New York diners are the best and we rarely miss an opportunity to stop at one. We were in town for a conference and came here for breakfast. We sat at the bar and service was very good. Our omelets with breakfast potatoes were filling and delicious and we would definitely try them again. It's a great diner and we definitely recommend coming here!

scrambled eggs, Strawberry Sensation French Toast, mix, Chicken Wings

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Alex was great! Large portions and great service! Had bacon and cheese omelette wife had turkey club. Both huge portions.

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Quick, friendly service. Food was great. Pancakes were huge! Corn beef hash was yummy. Great place for breakfast near Times Square.

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Yummy chicken tacos. Some of the best homemade cheesecake in NYC. Great service as well!

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very good breakfast and service. a little off the beaten path but well worth it. around the corner and down the street from times sq.

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Do they take reservations?

They don't do reservations but if you skip the 9 AM or 8 PM rush hour you should get a table without much waiting

Does coffee come with breakfast or is coffee ($3.25) extra?

Coffee is extra.

Is there indoor seating?

Yes! Proof of vaccination is required to enter though

Is breakfast available all day? (Looking at getting french toast for dinner)

Breakfast is offered all day.

Do they take reservations ? and how do i make one?

Yes, we made them on OpenTable the night before, no problem.

Do i have to reserve?

Nope, you can just walk in.

Are the pancakes and French toast cooked separate to meat? IE on separate grills or in separate pans?

I didn’t see, but I’m a vegetarian and I didn’t get sick. I would have if they did. I always do

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Vibe Classic 9th Ave diner. I wasn't planning on eating…read morehere. I ran into friends waiting outside for a table and they invited me in. I've been before, so I knew what to expect: dependable and comfortable, with nothing fancy. Nutella Pancakes The best thing at our table. They're fluffy, with sliced banana and berries, a chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, and a cup of Nutella on the side for dipping. It's indulgent and well executed, and I'd order it again. Frittata Just okay. The eggs were cooked fine and the peppers and tomato gave it some color, but the flavor was flat. The home fries on the side were crisp-edged and did more for the plate than the frittata did. Wrap and Fries My friends' wrap came with fries, coleslaw, and a big pickle spear. It's standard diner fare, filling, and nothing to complain about. Verdict The food isn't spectacular, but it's reliable, the portions are generous, and the sweet dishes are the ones to get. It's a solid neighborhood diner for a casual meal with friends. Order the pancakes and skip the frittata.

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