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    Westway Diner

    3.5 (886 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    WESTWAY DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alejandra I.

    The restaurant was very busy but we received very quick service! I ordered an Athenian breakfast wrap and and iced coffee. The iced coffee was alright, nothing special, definitely not the best. The Athenian wrap was pretty good as well but was submerged in grease. The pancakes were thick and so was the French toast. Solid and average breakfast choice

    Michael F.

    A fairly standard diner. The menu is extensive and they deliver on target for most of that menu. They get busy but will keep things flowing. While nothing truly knocks it out of the park or goes far above and beyond, they don't miss that much nor will you be completely disappointed. The Bloody Mary was basically tomato juice and vodka, but it had a decent amount of vodka. I feel like they did the breakfast items a bit better than the lunch options. We were in a large group (6 or 8 of us) and got us seated fairly quickly, served in a reasonable time, and checked in enough for us to know they were around. I wouldn't make a special trip to visit, but wouldn't avoid Westway if I was in the area. Enjoy!

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Adam M.

    For years, Westway has been my go-to pre-theatre spot. The food is great, reasonably priced for the area and comes out fast. The wait staff is pretty on top of everything. The restaurant itself is clean and very typical-diner. This is always a strong recommendation I throw to people looking to eat in the area.

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    Elizabeth D.

    This diner was so delicious, omg! The service was also very fast, we walked in and we were seated immediately. Very friendly staff. The atmosphere is pretty fast paced, you can have a seat at the bar or at one of their booths. I thoroughly enjoyed their red white and blue French toast. The batter they used to coat the bread is authentic and very tasty, not too sweet and not too cinnamon-y, it was perfect. My husband enjoyed him omelet as well, ate every bite. Whenever I'm back in NY, I'll make sure to pay this place a visit.

    Seinfeld History!
    Adam B.

    So I'm normally not a diner guy. The large menus kinda scare me, like they don't really specialize. However, breakfast is usually a safe bet and theirs was quite filling for a reasonable price. Hungry Man w/ Scrambled Eggs: I love variety, so this was perfect. Sausage, ham and bacon! The sausage was one thick log. The bacon pieces were long and crispy. The ham was just ham, with little grill marks. Nice and meaty with the eggs. French Toast: Not gourmet custardy, but kinda like what your grandma would make. Hearty and a good vehicle for syrup. Pancake: Pretty standard. Not as fortified as the French Toast, which may actually be good choice since the rest of the Hungry Man is very heavy.

    Audrey R.

    I was so excited to finally find a decently price sit down breakfast in Manhattan ( and it also happened to be the birthplace of Seinfeld?! ) - little did I know that the couple dollars I was saving would be costing me any form of pleasant service. our waitress asked for drink orders right as we were handed menus and, I am not exaggerating, 30 seconds later she said "you ready for food?" we didn't even have water yet. or silverware. - then while I was eating, she went and took my plate from me ... as I was literally eating off of it. just cleared the table as I was chewing and holding bread in my hand. - I ordered a pastrami sandwich which had a ton of meat in it, but the pastrami was super dry and flavorless. they charge $6 to add lettuce, tomato, and a side of fries. the fries were good, classic diner fries but needed more salt. - my dining companion got the "lox omelette" which is incredibly falsely advertised as there are no lox in it. just some cooked salmon chunks. good portion size though. - can't say I will be back, hopefully Larry David had a better time

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    Jeff M.

    Westway Diner 614 9th. Ave. New York, NY 10036 Chocolate Egg Cream I was in awe with the appearance alone; what an "eggstradonary" drink! There was a perfect ratio of seltzer, milk, and chocolate syrup. The dessert drink was mixed perfectly, which explains the thick foam at the top. Based on the quality of this drink alone, I understand why this diner is always packed with customers.

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    Nicole K.

    This place has a very classic NYC diner feel. Chaotic, quick service, decent prices, and decent food

    Jennifer H.

    So great! We are here when we visited in January and then we went back again on our next trip in September. The food is excellent. The service is very quick. The place was packed both times, but somehow we were able to be seated right away. People were friendly and professional. Great place to grab a bite to eat!!

    Pastrami Reuben Sandwich
    Kathryn V.

    Late Sunday Brunch in NYC. A short wait but was seated promptly in a booth. Menu is quite large & we settled on a Pastrami Reuben & Greek Combo Burrito (Lamb Gyro, chicken, feta, onion, lettuce, tomato, tzatziki, rice, flour tortilla, curly fries). Needless to say the food was on point! The dessert case was very tempting too! We found out later that this diner was the "birth place" of the show, Seinfeld

    Spencer Q.

    Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: A diner which is pretty standard fare The extended review... Food: Chicken and waffles - 3/5 - Pretty standard fare in terms of taste. The plus side is that the portion size was very healthy. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Definitely has the diner feeling down.

    Berry protein smoothie!
    C D.

    From the front door to our seats = TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Alberto (I think this is his name ) was excellent! He read our minds on what we liked and delivered. We were a party of 5! Didn't take many pictures , breakfast was excellent! Oatmeal with raisins & cinnamons , French toast with extra powered sugar , berry protein smoothie , Monte Cristo, fresh cantaloupe , and two egg specials,,sorry no pictures, we dug right in!

    Stuffed Tomato with tuna salad
    Joyce W.

    Our first time here, we wanted diner food for dinner and this place was close to our off Broadway show we were heading to. Our server Stefanie and all of the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. You could tell right away that everyone there has BEEN there. The menu could be intimidating just because of its colossal size, but we had ample time to look through even though Stefanie came by to check. Our drinks came out fast--the ice tea is fresh. I had the stuffed tomato with tuna salad. He had the butternut squash ravioli and a cup of Manhattan clam chowder. We shared a side of waffle fries. The vibe was perfect. Some eccentric characters as the NYC diner backdrop. Otherwise, quiet, with the game on in the background so you can actually have a conversation. The food was delicious. The tomato had to have been the largest tomato clocked that week. It came out looking like they probably rarely have it ordered so the chef put their heart and soul in it. Waffle fries were crispy albeit a little greasy--possibly the oil temp had to be increased mid cook. But we wanted diner food so it all worked out. The ravioli was so tasty in a rich cream sauce. The clam chowder was clammy in very appealing way. It was stick to your ribs soup. Also, forgot to mention, the rolls were so good and halfway through the meal, I wanted some crackers for my tomato and Stefanie asked if I would want an assortment. I don't think I've ever been asked! Again, thoughtful. At the end of the meal, we wanted to share dessert. We were going to go for baklava but Stefanie had our best interests and said that it was one of the last pieces but not in a good way. I love the honesty. We decided on a slice of tiramisu instead and OH MY GAWD. It was the most delicious and decadent tiramisu I've ever had. This is the bar for me now. Anywho, loved the place, good service. We'll be back next time we're in NYC.

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    A diner that is very effective, but incredibly crowded! Good diner food, their walnut pancakes were great! Noise level is high!

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    Had a veggie burger and fries, it was delicious and hit the spot. Service is excellent and atmosphere is great!

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    9 months ago

    Tasty food, reasonable prices, quick service. Is it gourmet? No - but is it perfectly fine? Yes! Five stars that this place still exists.

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    Service was quick and friendly. Food was good. My daughter ordered the crepes and that was hands down the best meal at the table.

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