A 1970s Time Machine in the Heart of the Village. Stepping into the Waverly Diner truly feels like entering a time machine to a simpler, 1970s-era New York City. As someone who grew up here, the interior immediately brings me back to my childhood with its classic dark-wood paneling, the iconic neon signs outside, snug vinyl-padded booths, and a selection of fresh black & White cookies, Danish, and croissants. It is a quintessential New York institution that has remained remarkably unchanged since it first opened its doors on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Waverly Place in 1979. The service is exactly what you want from a legendary neighborhood joint: fast, efficient, and down-to-earth. A popular spot because the staff makes you feel right at home. As for the food, it's excellent, no-nonsense diner fare. They serve up all the classics, from sizzling eggs and freshly shredded hash browns in a skillet to buttery grilled cheese and burgers. It's a rare, surviving gem in a changing city--a perfect spot to linger over bottomless coffee and soak in the authentic West Village atmosphere. read more

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I cannot stop thinking about the grilled cheese I had at Waverly Diner, truly a perfect diner classic. The bread had that buttery, golden crust you only get when it's made fresh to order, the tomatoes were surprisingly generous, and the cheese was melted exactly the way you want it. Simple, satisfying, nostalgic, and delicious. We came in late at night and the service was still quick and friendly. The vibes didn't disappoint either: cozy, cute, and the kind of place where you can sit with friends for hours, especially on a winter night. I'll definitely be back! 5/5 read more

Waverly Diner - Grilled cheese with tomato - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

This place was full. People line up in the middle upon entry beside the tables, just people everywhere, tight space. Saw every dish pass by it all looked good. Standard diner breakfast dishes, I also saw burgers, they looked hefty, classic cheese. The waiters are attentive but I did wait a while for a coffee refill, that annoyed me. My bill including tip $36.95. Sheesh. read more

Waverly Diner - Old fashioned French toast, 2 eggs with american cheese, cup of coffee (challah French toast is available) - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Great service but it doesn't matter because the breakfast was that bad . Overcooked eggs , dry hard toast , burned bacon and I have no idea what kind of potatoes I was served . $25 should buy a very good breakfast , this was a total disappointment. I feel like I was robbed without the gun and mask ! Never again read more

No nonsense diner; both our chicken paninis (one pesto, one breaded) had tender meat and great sauce. Also, the potato salad side? Insane. Our waiter was very quick as well and we left full! Did I mention how good the malt milkshakes are? read more

Waverly Diner - Breaded Chicken Breast Panini - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Reasonable prices and great food for all types of eaters ( including Vegan or Vegetarian). Great attentiveness from the staff. Nice and clean. A Hugh variety of menu selections. read more

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5 stars on a diner scale - not a fine dining scale. Deciding between Washington Square Park Diner and here is no contest. Excellent location at the crossroads of Greenwich Village and West Village. Seating options range from 2 seaters to a big dining spot for 8. Tables turn over quickly and the wait was short. I'm a tuna melt connoisseur and have 0 notes. The coffee was also top notch. Served (as it should be) in a small ceramic cup with many refills. Price was $ read more

Waverly Diner - Tuna melt, cold slaw and a pickle - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for dinner on a Sunday night. I ordered two eggs any style (I opted for over easy), which came with toast and home fries. Solid food, but a bit expensive. Overall, I thought this was a pretty classic American diner. read more

Waverly Diner - 2 eggs any style, served with hash browns - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Feels so cozy inside! Waverly Diner has a classic American diner feel, although the prices are a bit high. I liked the spinach omelette, but the hash brows on the side were just okay. I really enjoyed the buttered toast they gave on the side. The seating feels cozy, and the staff are warm and friendly. read more

Waverly Diner - spinach omelette - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I don't know why people love this place . I've been a resident of the village for over 35 years, I can firmly say this place is not as good as it used to be. Soup is salty, inconsistent food at various times that I've been there. Coffee not fresh, burgers taste rubbery like they are taken out of the freezer. And the prices inflated for what you get. Personally I prefer Washington Square Diner. Food is fresh, portions adamant, burgers are flame grilled. This place is a pass for me. read more

Service was courteous, prompt, efficient. But, the corned beef hash was soggy and tasteless. The hashed browns were soggy and cold. Seemed like they had been cooked an hour before and set aside. Bleh. Not a great experience. Especially for the time it took to get a table on a Sunday. read more

A very normal diner in NYC. Good location between west village and Greenwich village. Came around 4pm on a Sunday and it actually had a decent crowd. The waverly melt was good with the onions but the fries were very mid. The Reuben was also open faced which was unexpected (and not exactly what we wanted). Also had the chocolate chip pancakes -- recommend the top pancake as it had the most chocolate chips on it. Overall, nothing amazing but nothing bad. Massive menu. read more

Waverly Diner - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Outrageously expensive! I went with my daughter. We ordered a plain grilled cheese and a turkey club with avocado. The club was $28 !!!! The avocado added an additional $6. It's outrageously expensive. And the owner charges 3.5% credit card surcharge. So we paid $70 for a grilled cheese, turkey club, and a coke, tax and tip. And when guests complain, and ask for a manager, the owner hides in the basement! read more

I was staying in the West Village. This diner and the Washington Square Diner were both nearby. I visited this one for a quick late lunch because it's right above the W. 4th St. Metro stop. The menu is quite extensive and I think anything can be ordered at any time. After looking through the entire menu, I opted for a Western omelette with hash browns and wheat toast, and a "fresh homemade" lemonade. The omelette and potatoes were served in a skillet, but I don't think they were prepared in it. The omelette was more done than I like, and the hash browns not as crisp as I like, but they were fine. as was the lemonade. There were a lot of other interesting things on the menu, and their dessert selection looked very good. Great spot for a quick bite, or if you can't get into one of the West Village's hundreds of hot, pricey restaurants. read more

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If anyone has a gripe about this place, I curse you and your first born. This is where you can to get some solid unpretentious grub while simply unwinding from a city that can be everything to the contrary. I give them three snaps in "Z" formation. read more

Delicious food and the best desserts--every bite delights and keeps me coming back for more! Always read more

Waverly Diner - BBQ Chicken Breast - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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It is good for post-bar drunken food. It's kinda a grimy place doesn't feel like it's had a proper clean in a longggg time. Service was quick and attentive. The waverly melt was very good, just like a patty melt. The fries were OK, lacked a bit of salt. read more

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Waiter made us leave saying there was a line but there wasn't any. Wonder why he told us to leave and not any of the ones that been there longer than us. read more

Ahhhh... it just feels like home. Stopped in with a friend for rice pudding and apple pie (see below). HEAVEN! Good coffee. Good service with a classic diner interior (and don't forget that classic neon sign). I need to expound on the apple pie a moment. No shade to the rice pudding (some of the best in the city), but that apple pie... it's... well, it's close to perfect. I don't like sweet and this pie is not too sweet. It's not not sweet, it's just kind of the perfect level of sweet. I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to get it again, as the memory of that pie is almost as good as a forkful. read more

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Everything you need in a diner: vast variety, friendly staff, clean place with good coffee and cake! Been a customer over 40 years.

We always try to find a good diner for any trip we take. We stumbled upon this place after a long stroll after we got our early morning coffee and thought - now this is a diner! Right when you walk in, you know this place is packed with locals and regulars. Everyone knows each other and the staff is extremely friendly. We ordered the corned beef and hash along with some sweet waffles. Both were absolutely AMAZING! We ate well and recipes before our next long walk ahead of us. Great breakfast spot! read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite. Place is just that a quick bite to eat. Nothing fancy but you will leave full read more

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Pastrami heaven at our favorite for old times sakes place & he had eggs Benedict - all perfect read more

Waverly Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I have had the delight of coming to this place since the 1980s and still see the same familiar faces working here. The Yiannis' for example. （）a little remodel several years back. But I'm a retro kind of girl and I am most definitely love my nostalgic diner. So my latest visit I had a spinach omelette sandwich and it was so exceedingly delicious and healthy and reasonably priced. I have had breakfast here a lot but I have stopped by for some lunches & it's hard to pass up their famous ever so delectable cinnamon rice pudding! The menu might be several pages long but they still have breakfast and there are reasonably priced options. Thank goodness !! I love the retro vibes this place and Will be back. read more

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- I frequent diners as I love having breakfast all day round, particularly on weekends - This diner is significantly better than the one across the street, given the price is almost the same - Everything about this place is better, the food, the drink, the WiFi - The food came out fairly quick as well - Pricing wise the omelette was almost $20 - quite expensive but seems typical for West Village area - They forgot about my bill and I had to wait quite long - Giving it a 3-star given there are a LOT of diner choices and I've had one in FiDi that was a 4-star, but I would come back read more

Classic diner interior and menu. Solid food, well priced. A good neighborhood diner. Milkshake was a hit

Wanted some breakfast while in town and found Waverly on Yelp. Walk in and the servers, who were very nice, greet you and take you to your table. The menu is huge and has so many options so even the pickiest eater will find something. Went with the French toast deluxe, panini and 2 egg breakfast plate. Food was out quick and everything is reasonably priced. read more

Waverly Diner - French Toast Deluxe - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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I have been coming here since the 90's!! This was my go to diner when I came to the village in High School and College. I haven't been here in over 10 years because I moved but I'm always happy to come back home to NYC for great food. They are right on the corner and the subway is right there. They still don't disappoint. They certainly have renovated and brought themselves up to meet the needs of the community traffic. They did social distance and even have outside dining now. They had a temperature check machine but didn't use it. I was there on a Sunday morning before noon and was seated right away. I think because it rained so much this weekend, we had the advantage of it not being too crowded- Note to the world: Go out to eat when it rains. Their fresh lemonade was really refreshing and light. I wish there were free refills! We ordered french toast, eggs, Turkey sausage and the lox omelette. All amazing!! Real diner food at its Best!! Prices were very affordable. I think they still have this special, but you can get a family meal for 4 at a great price! Inquire if interested. Waverly has never failed me. See ya next time I'm in the city!! read more

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Nice New York diner with a great old school atmosphere. Huge selection of food, rapidly and freshly prepared and efficient and professional service. Not gourmet, it will fill you up ready for the day! read more

Waverly Diner - a view of the dining area - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

The best grilled cheese. Classic, no nonsense diner feel. Kind people. True New York.

Saturday morning. Packed to the brim, a line to get a table but it went by fast. The small orange juice is yummy but is truly quite small. Best pancakes my boyfriend and I ever had. Perfect. They use steak fries which is great. The space is intimate and everyone is deep in conversation. No complaints. read more

Awesome diner! Western omelette was delicious. My partner got banana pancakes and added fresh strawberries. Everything was fresh and warm. Definitely will be back. read more

Waverly Diner - WESTERN & AMERICAN OMELETTE - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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The Waverly has been a godsend during the Pandemic. They never closed, added two fantastic outdoor seating areas, and now has the inside open. As always, the food is beyond incredible. My favorite is their turkey club...the best I've ever had, and I'm a turkey club aficionado. Real sliced, roasted turkey, perfect bacon, the best tomatoes. I ask for it with no mayo, and thousand island on the side. Takes it to another level. It even comes with great steak fries! As good as the food is, their staff is even better. read more

Waverly Diner - The best Turkey Club on the planet...really! - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming to this place for more than 20yrs...lol...yes! Late night or just some old skool diner food, this is the place. Now trust this is a old diner style, so don't come in a tapas mind set this not it!!! The food is basic but very effective...lol!!! The staff is always professional except late nights. They probably be on edge with the drunken patrons. This place is also small so not the best for large group. read more

Standard American diner fare. The food is decent, although definitely not something to call home about. Menu prices are pretty steep, but that's to be expected. Try the pizza fries! And a malt chocolate shake to go along with it! read more

Great ambiance. Great service. Size-able portions that can be shared. We enjoyed breakfast here twice during thanksgiving week. They also have an off the menu children's menu. Prices are reasonable. read more

Waverly Diner - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Can't tell you how comforting it is to be back home and have classic diner food. I got a glass of orange juice with the mushroom omelette here, which comes with potatoes, bread, and butter. It hit the spot so well and everything was delicious. The place itself is not fancy, but clean and quiet enough to go with someone for conversation. Service was good too. Our food came out quickly and so did the bill. If you want an old-school diner with hearty portions, you won't be disappointed here. read more

Was across the street at Starbuck ordering a cold Latte and tutty fruity drink which I was not able to recall. I needed to go to the bathroom and because of COVID 19- they will not let you use the restroom even when you order something. Ran over to Waverly Diner, this diner has been here forever. Good place to take friends coming into town for breakfast and visit the West Village. The guys here were awesome. I placed an order for a Cheese Burger Deluxe and used their bathroom. Took train home and took out burger which was still hot and the fries were good. Really can not give a full overall review for I did not sit down outside and ate a full meal. Bought burger back for the kids and they ate it up. Will be back again. read more

Excellent food and customer service! Wish they would fix their neon sign! Still full of customers when I was here.

I don't care that this restaurant has been opened for 40+ years. I don't care if this restaurant may have been featured in television and in movies. The beef burger here was terrible. Low quality meat, the bun was weird looking, the pickle didn't taste fresh. Everything about the burger was below average. There's nothing great about the fries either. The presentation overall was bad and the total bill was $18. DO NOT GET THE BURGER HERE. You can go to MacDougal Street and get better quality at 7th Street Burger and for a lot less. read more