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The highlight of my trip to New York for as our dinning experience. I loved the small neighborhood vibe that draws you in. We found this place by mistake and I love when the unexpected circumstance pulls you in a different direction and you have to make the best of a situation. Our food was delicious and the service was top notch. You can tell this is a fan favorite for the locals and if i'm ever back in the area I will definitely be back.
Asked my dad where he wanted to go for Father's Day and his response was "Viand!" We love this local spot for special events and every day. He is pescatarian but loves soup. He gets so bummer when places don't have a vegetarian soup. But Viand had the vegetable soup which he loves! Then he had an impossible burger with fries. I had the halloumi salad with faro. Simple but FULL of halloumi, grilled to perfection! Yum!
I went to Viand on a Thursday for lunch. 3 of us walked in and were able to choose our table and were seated right away. Service was great and the food came out faster than I've ever experienced in my life. Diner vibes, perfect spot for a quick casual lunch. Very bright and small on the inside. The lemon chicken soup was fantastic, and there was lots of well cooked chicken in the chicken Cesar wrap as well.
Looking for a good breakfast spot on the upper west side? Viand has you covered. We stopped in on a rainy summer morning and quickly found ourselves seated at an old wooden table with hot black coffee. Watching regulars mosey in and out, we ordered plate after plate of eggs, has browns, bacon, toast, fruit cups, orange juice, tea, and numerous refills of coffee. Each dish was prepared just right and hit the spot, satisfying our craving for breakfast eats. Viand is definitely a neighborhood gem - you should give it a try if you haven't already!
My students from the west side rave about this place, so we stopped in for lunch on a school trip to AMNH. Everyone enjoyed a huge plate of food, and the staff masterfully managed orders from the 9 of us. The booths were clean, tables wiped, and I enjoyed a delicious root beer float with a generous scoop of ice cream, as a float should be. Despite being crowded, the post-Covid transparent barriers kept the noise to a minimum. So for a party of 10 or 2, Viand provides ample goodness on all levels.
Viand tries to fill the space of cozy yet chic diner on the Upper West Side. While the food has some inventive touches on diner classics (and more than ample portions), it doesn't justify the price tag. We stopped in for a late breakfast/lunch on a Saturday and got seated right away: service was efficient for the size of the crowd. The menu spans the usual mix of omelettes, sandwiches, griddled goods, and more: she did an order of creme brulee French toast and I went with a grilled veggie panini. The French toast came out as four big slices, coated in coarse burnt sugar and filled with a custard cream; it was delicious without being cloying though the strawberries on the side tasted like they'd been frozen and chilled. The panini was solid: grilled eggplant + squash + peppers + onions with goat cheese on toasted ciabatta. The vegetables were roasted well without being overwhelmed with char
I love how Viand feels like a upscale diner, but the food is still pretty affordable despite the pretty vibes. Was able to walk in before noon without a seating issue although if you came after noon there would be more of a wait. - Lox Benedict - I thought this was a pretty solid benedict. The lox was half cooked, probably from the heat emitted by the egg, which made it an interesting texture to eat. I really appreciate the hash browns as they are slightly charred and were crispy at the same time. - Chicken Souvlaki - I was not the biggest fan of the chicken as there were some more tendon-y parts of the chicken. I would much rather get chicken schwarama from the streets. The fries were yummy though, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. - Huevos Rancheros - I was not the biggest fan of this, in a way I felt like this wasn't super worth my money as there were not a lot of ingredients on the dish. But maybe that's as expected from the description of the dish on the menu. Overall, okay brunch place. I think next time if I come I'll just get the benedicts, although I will have to say that both their hash browns and fries were excellent.
Size matters. Portions here are huge. Nice diner set up with hard working super friendly servers and staff. Easy to go here with kids, and they have lollipop treats. We arrived around 11:30 and got a table in 5 minutes, 4 adults and 3 kids. Within 10 minutes, the line was out the door. Great kids' menu; ours shared grilled cheese, big fluffy French toast, and nice pasta in butter. I failed to get a photo of Croque Monsieur special with tomato salad. Their egg options are good. Gyro and Cuban sandwich platters are huge and so flavorful, as is triple decker club. Fast paced, and they turn tables fast as they can. Clean and lively setting. Over the last few years, I've been here a number of times. Love it. Sandwiches now all over $20, yet sandwiches and platters are all humongous. Tasty. And size matters!
Vibe: 6/10 Service: 10/10 Value: 6/10 Short rib gnocchi: 6/10 - short rib was great, but the gnocchi was chewy Toast: 7/10 Veggie omelette: 6.25/10 Overall: 6.875/10 (3.43/5)
Had lunch here under a reservation with a group of 9! The restaurant itself felt kinda cramped with how many people were there. Had to ask our waitress for more silverware and cups because there weren't enough. Some food items took awhile to come out, but other things were normal. Food was pretty good!! The chicken was kinda small for the size of the waffle.
This spot is perfect for families who want as nice as possible of a night out. There's a decent kid menu, a nice alcohol menu, and lots of other food menus. Our waitress knew that we'd want to order kid food right away, which was right on, and she also kept asking if we wanted another drink (but not in a pushy way). The outdoor seating is a nice option, and there's some plant coverage if you don't want to feel like you're right on the street. I wish the kid mac and cheese didn't come out so hot. Yes, it was tasty, but maybe there's another way to make it for the kids. French fries were perfect. I didn't think the hot chicken sandwich special was so great; good idea, but the pieces didn't really mesh well together, and it was very hard to eat. I'll definitely be back! Thanks for one of the best nights out with my family (young kids) in a while.
1 month ago
We were a large group on a busy Saturday morning, but we had a reservation for 11 people and they accommodated us efficiently and personably! The staff was amazing and the food was outstanding. This was our first time here and it was a great experience. Everyone in our party was impressed with the generous portions and reasonable prices. My chicken salad sandwich was more than I could finish. Husband was able to eat all of his BLT since he had it without tomato. The other entrees looked good, ranging from breakfast to lunch. Our server Antzela was wonderful. She had to give us individual or party of two checks. She did it quickly and all were correct. We will be back! read more
The highlight of my trip to New York for as our dinning experience. I loved the small neighborhood vibe that draws you in. We found this place by mistake and I love when the unexpected circumstance pulls you in a different direction and you have to make the best of a situation. Our food was delicious and the service was top notch. You can tell this is a fan favorite for the locals and if i'm ever back in the area I will definitely be back. read more
Asked my dad where he wanted to go for Father's Day and his response was "Viand!" We love this local spot for special events and every day. He is pescatarian but loves soup. He gets so bummer when places don't have a vegetarian soup. But Viand had the vegetable soup which he loves! Then he had an impossible burger with fries. I had the halloumi salad with faro. Simple but FULL of halloumi, grilled to perfection! Yum! read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
I went to Viand on a Thursday for lunch. 3 of us walked in and were able to choose our table and were seated right away. Service was great and the food came out faster than I've ever experienced in my life. Diner vibes, perfect spot for a quick casual lunch. Very bright and small on the inside. The lemon chicken soup was fantastic, and there was lots of well cooked chicken in the chicken Cesar wrap as well. read more
Looking for a good breakfast spot on the upper west side? Viand has you covered. We stopped in on a rainy summer morning and quickly found ourselves seated at an old wooden table with hot black coffee. Watching regulars mosey in and out, we ordered plate after plate of eggs, has browns, bacon, toast, fruit cups, orange juice, tea, and numerous refills of coffee. Each dish was prepared just right and hit the spot, satisfying our craving for breakfast eats. Viand is definitely a neighborhood gem - you should give it a try if you haven't already! read more
2 months ago
Received order with a coin in it. When we brought this to their attention, they did not apologize, lacked understanding,, and charged us the full amount However, they brought out meal and replaced it quickly. read more
6 months ago
My students from the west side rave about this place, so we stopped in for lunch on a school trip to AMNH. Everyone enjoyed a huge plate of food, and the staff masterfully managed orders from the 9 of us. The booths were clean, tables wiped, and I enjoyed a delicious root beer float with a generous scoop of ice cream, as a float should be. Despite being crowded, the post-Covid transparent barriers kept the noise to a minimum. So for a party of 10 or 2, Viand provides ample goodness on all levels. read more
Viand tries to fill the space of cozy yet chic diner on the Upper West Side. While the food has some inventive touches on diner classics (and more than ample portions), it doesn't justify the price tag. We stopped in for a late breakfast/lunch on a Saturday and got seated right away: service was efficient for the size of the crowd. The menu spans the usual mix of omelettes, sandwiches, griddled goods, and more: she did an order of creme brulee French toast and I went with a grilled veggie panini. The French toast came out as four big slices, coated in coarse burnt sugar and filled with a custard cream; it was delicious without being cloying though the strawberries on the side tasted like they'd been frozen and chilled. The panini was solid: grilled eggplant + squash + peppers + onions with goat cheese on toasted ciabatta. The vegetables were roasted well without being overwhelmed with char read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
I love how Viand feels like a upscale diner, but the food is still pretty affordable despite the pretty vibes. Was able to walk in before noon without a seating issue although if you came after noon there would be more of a wait. - Lox Benedict - I thought this was a pretty solid benedict. The lox was half cooked, probably from the heat emitted by the egg, which made it an interesting texture to eat. I really appreciate the hash browns as they are slightly charred and were crispy at the same time. - Chicken Souvlaki - I was not the biggest fan of the chicken as there were some more tendon-y parts of the chicken. I would much rather get chicken schwarama from the streets. The fries were yummy though, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. - Huevos Rancheros - I was not the biggest fan of this, in a way I felt like this wasn't super worth my money as there were not a lot of ingredients on the dish. But maybe that's as expected from the description of the dish on the menu. Overall, okay brunch place. I think next time if I come I'll just get the benedicts, although I will have to say that both their hash browns and fries were excellent. read more
Size matters. Portions here are huge. Nice diner set up with hard working super friendly servers and staff. Easy to go here with kids, and they have lollipop treats. We arrived around 11:30 and got a table in 5 minutes, 4 adults and 3 kids. Within 10 minutes, the line was out the door. Great kids' menu; ours shared grilled cheese, big fluffy French toast, and nice pasta in butter. I failed to get a photo of Croque Monsieur special with tomato salad. Their egg options are good. Gyro and Cuban sandwich platters are huge and so flavorful, as is triple decker club. Fast paced, and they turn tables fast as they can. Clean and lively setting. Over the last few years, I've been here a number of times. Love it. Sandwiches now all over $20, yet sandwiches and platters are all humongous. Tasty. And size matters! read more
2 years ago
Had lunch here under a reservation with a group of 9! The restaurant itself felt kinda cramped with how many people were there. Had to ask our waitress for more silverware and cups because there weren't enough. Some food items took awhile to come out, but other things were normal. Food was pretty good!! The chicken was kinda small for the size of the waffle. read more
This spot is perfect for families who want as nice as possible of a night out. There's a decent kid menu, a nice alcohol menu, and lots of other food menus. Our waitress knew that we'd want to order kid food right away, which was right on, and she also kept asking if we wanted another drink (but not in a pushy way). The outdoor seating is a nice option, and there's some plant coverage if you don't want to feel like you're right on the street. I wish the kid mac and cheese didn't come out so hot. Yes, it was tasty, but maybe there's another way to make it for the kids. French fries were perfect. I didn't think the hot chicken sandwich special was so great; good idea, but the pieces didn't really mesh well together, and it was very hard to eat. I'll definitely be back! Thanks for one of the best nights out with my family (young kids) in a while. read more
I love a place with outdoor seating. I've been walking by this place for the past two years and finally decided to give them a try. The food was really good and the vibes were great. My boyfriend said the eggs Benedict was the best he ever had. It was absolutely delicious. My omelette was good but not the best I ever had. What I really loved was the homemade blackberry jam they served my toast with. read more
I don't think I have to much to say about this place; It got my attention because how busy it looked but afterwards I got really disappointed or maybe I just picked wrong with my order. I went with a group of 6 friends and each of us got different things. To be honest I think I was the only one that didn't like what I got. I ordered the huevos rancheros and I'll give them a 3/10: no flavor, nothing special + the eggs where on top of a tostada when they are supposed to be on a fried tortilla. The rest of my friends said their meals where pretty decent tho. Positive things: They have a pretty affordable brunch menu with coffee, juice or alcohol drink included. They allowed me to bring coffee from another shop They brought the food really quick Negative things: Don't get the huevos rancheros They brought the bill before we asked for it and I HATE when restaurants do that. We just feel like they were kicking us out ?? read more
8 months ago
Tried some of their other menu items: - Another Avocado Toast: Not terrible, but I wouldn't order this again. Although it comes with a generous amount of mashed avocado, it was pretty plain. There wasn't any seasoning in the avocado. All the flavor came from the pickled red onions and cherry tomatoes. It's more filling than avocado toasts I've gotten from other places because they're generous with the portions (I like that it comes with two eggs without an extra charge), but still wouldn't reorder. - Chocolate Chip Pancakes (jumbo): Delicious! Their pancakes are really filling because they're thick and fluffy. Very consistently made too from what I've seen. I always enjoy their pancakes (jumbo or silver dollars version). Their batter is like the perfect pancake batter. - Challah French Toast: Like their jumbo pancakes, the french toast was also soft, thick, and fluffy. I like that the french toast is just french toast -- it's not too sweet because they don't douse it in syrup or sweetener for you, it's not too eggy, and it's not too soggy (the edges are a bit toasted). The nutella and dulce de leche french toasts I think would've been too sweet, but this regular French Toast is a great textbook, no frills french toast. Service is great as always. I've come during both busier and quieter hours (weekend and weekday brunch), and service has always been amiable and quick. Still my favorite go-to brunch spot in the area because of the consistent food and service! read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
Disappointing diner. Ordered gluten free pancakes - they were terrible. They were soggy inside and had a strange metallic flavor. Perhaps the baking powder wasn't mixed in? GF pancakes have to be thin to be fully cooked - these were the diner hubcap sized one, so never going to happen. The "carmelized bananas" dish was chopped banana swimming in a super sweet corn syrup sauce. Yuck. The bacon was okay. The corned beef hash was homemade and the fried egg on top was perfectly cooked. But my enthusiasim dropped when I contended with all the gristle, they used the end pieces of the corned beef. Finally, when we needed service we had to go inside to get a waitress. The service for the outdoor diners was spotty. read more
5 years ago
Very disappointing experience from the moment we put our names in (walk-in's only, FYI) to the moment we were eating. Put our names in to the hostess outside - it appeared that she calls your name just once and crosses it off the list.. even though we were standing right there just a few feet away near the outdoor dining tent.. good thing we asked if our names had been called and then luckily we got seated. I got chocolate chip pancakes and they were clearly burnt / overcooked, within each of the 3 pancakes in the stack. As comparison, another guest at another table right next to us had her plate of pancakes not overly overdone. I ask the waitress nicely - Can I please get a different order of the chocolate chip pancakes as these are very overdone/overcooked? Is that okay to get a new order? ... She rolls her eyes at me, goes IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT, and just takes away my plate. Unwelcoming and unfriendly... I was very disappointed. I will not return here. I wish they were nicer and more accommodating as I had a valid reason for it and even saw they didn't serve the pancakes that way to every person.. read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
Viand Upper West Side is a diner I go to mainly when I visit my friends that live on the West Side. I sometimes stop in if I'm hanging out alone. It's a typical breakfast for me. Nothing to write home about. When I lived on West 74th Street I'd stop in this diner for breakfast more frequently. Since I still have friends that live nearby I sometimes find myself having a meal now and then. I wouldn't say it's in my top choice of diners in the neighborhood. It is just convenient at times. Service has always been no frills. The friendliness of the employees appears to be whatever mood they're in that day. Sometimes I don't get that warm home style welcome. If you're hungry and need to eat this is as good as any place else in this neighborhood for the price. read more
Solid spot to dine at during Covid times with some nice tented outside seating on the street, and overhead lamps helping keep us warm. Plexiglass partitions, and healthy ventilation. They do a nice job of it here. As a diner goes this Viand is a step above most. Think hearty portions of better than most diner offerings you have experienced. My friend had the Short Rib Gnocchi which she really enjoyed, but was full after eating half and took the rest home for dinner the next day and said it was still delicious. I was more than happy to see an Impossible Burger on the menu which I got with cheese, caramelized onions, and sweet potato fries. Good choice if you're not into eating meats and it tastes almost the same. Tasty meal. Service was terrific, with more than enough water and coffee refills. They never rushed us to leave and kelp filling our cups over spirited conversation. I think we pretty much closed the place. They also let customers use the bathrooms which was a must as there was no way I was holding it in after all that cawfee tawk! read more
A good spot for outdoor dining. Plenty of seating. There are overhead heaters (ours could have been hotter), plexiglass partitions between tables, and the sidewalk side completely open for good cross ventilation. I had the Short Rib Gnocchi. I love short rib in anything. Gnocchi is heavy so this is seriously filling. I only made it thru half. It was great the next day. Having the Impossible burger and chili on the menu makes this a good hearty choice for anyone staying away from animal protein. The service was quick and friendly. We were able to get multiple coffee refills and chat to our heart's content. And there're restrooms for customers. This is a solid spot for COVID dining. read more
3 years ago
*Tourist Opinion* Im here on vacation from San Francisco with my best friend. We both had overnight flights and were running on about 2 hours of sleep combined. She looks at me says lets find somewhere to eat after landing and we decide on pancakes. Thanks to yelp we found this place. The vibe was nice, very laid back and it was cute to see the regulars come in and order their coffees. I loved the bit of colored tiles on the floor and the set up of the booths just made sense for the inside. We came at about 9:30 am so not sure how their outside seating works! On to the food, I ordered a Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Lemonade and a Berry Bowl. My friend got the Dulce de Leche French Toast and orange juice. My review: THE LEMONADE WAS THE BEST LEMONADE IVE HAD IN MY WHOLE LIFE (house made). I have waited 20 years to find the perfect lemonade and Viand has it. I love a sour drink it was just perfect. I appreciated that the bagel came with the cream cheese on the side, it allows u to control how much or little. The berry sauce was also the perfect amount of sweet to add on top. The berry bowl was good, typical berries not much to say here. But the bowl they served them in was a very nice blue cracked glaze design and I enjoyed that. SERIOUSLY GET THE LEMONADE PLEASE. Besties Review: It was really good and amazing portion size. The Nutella tasted house made which was a great addition. Orange Juice was pretty good as well (fresh squeezed tasting). The service was great. They are attentive and check in with you in a way that feels purposeful, like they really want to. Sweet people. Seeing the way they interacted with their regulars was sign enough of an awesome establishment. Overall, we had a good experience here. I will be back for another lemonade. read more
6 years ago
First impression: outdoor seating reminds me my trips to Europe and dining al fresco. Love the shade from the awnings and the plant filled barriers that separate the eating area/dining booths from the rest of the sidewalk. Plenty of people cleaning and lots of sanitizer available. Owner and waiters are all super attentive and remember me despite the mask (it could be my pinkish metallic rose colored hair Food: one of my favorite brunch spots starting around the pandemic reopening in NYC. Their spiked lemonades (my favorite is the strawberry lemonade with gin or vodka). I've tried about half of everything on the menu: Classic Benedict + Lox Benedict (delicious, get Hollandaise on the side), Eggs in Purgatory-Shashuka (perfectly seasoned and I always ask for extra pita), The Modern Egg Sandwich (I always replace the ciabatta with brioche or a croissant). Also, not sure what preserves they use with the bread/biscuits but it's ammmmazzzing! read more
1 year ago
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