The Westway Diner is a pretty typical NYC diner. It has a broad menu, and most of the items on it, especially for breakfast, are on point. Nothing amazeballs. You're not dining Michelin here, but it is a good spot that hits the spot with their food and coffee. They really move things well, and quickly so wait times are often minimal, staff is speedy, yet you don't feel rushed. The ambiance is, well, diner. It is diner booths and tables, typical heavy duty diner dishes and basic cutlery, but that's perfect for this establishment. Not our first time here, and won't be our last, as the pricing is also reasonable. read more

The Westway Diner is your typical NYC diner. They offer a wide array of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The menu is literally pages long and has something for everyone. I haven't been here in a very long time and thankfully it hasn't changed very much. I went with the Acropolis Omelette that had gyro meat. It was delicious. It came with a side of hash browns which were crispy and rye toast. I added a side of bacon "just because." Coffee refills are still free, which is great. The food is what it is, fast, tasty and filling. The prices are up but not outrageous. I realize that a lot of diners have closed in NYC due to costs and regulations but I'm glad this one is still here. Diners are one of the things I really miss since I left NYC. read more

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We came here for brunch mainly because it was really close to our hotel, which made it an easy choice. It's your standard diner experience: huge menu, fast service, and plenty of classic options. We had a short wait to be seated, but by the time we left there was a pretty long line, so it's clearly a popular spot. Prices are reasonable, especially for NYC. That said, nothing really blew me away. The food was fine, but nothing stood out as memorable. Honestly, it felt very similar to a Denny's-style diner. I ordered the Greek omelet--it was good and satisfying, just not anything special. NYC diners aren't super common anymore, so it's worth checking out if you're looking for that classic diner vibe or need a reliable, no-frills meal. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but I left full and satisfied, which counts. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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If I could give Westway 10 stars, I would! First of all, I am not a snob. I don't think that if the restaurant has candle lights, high prices and a limited selection the food is any better. Over the past decade I've eaten here dozens of times. I've never had a bad meal and I've never had an overpriced meal. The menu is extensive; if you want it, they have it. The interior is clean and modern. The service is excellent. If you're like me (unpretentious) and want the real NYC experience (I'm a native), forget all those "tourist traps" and come to Westway! You won't regret it. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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

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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!! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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!

Came here for lunch before a bway show. There was little line to get in and it was organized by a nice gentleman. Once in we were given water and coffee immediately. We ordered and service was fast even thought the place was packed. We enjoyed our meal. Sat for a little while since we had time before the show. Amazing service and food. Also great prices! read more

We love a diner and there's no better place to visit for diners than NYC. We were staying near Times Square and came here for breakfast as we had heard this was where Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld came up with the idea for Seinfeld. The place was busy, but we were seated quickly and service was great throughout the meal. Coffee was good, omelet and breakfast wrap were tasty, and the sausage was very, very good. This is a great diner and I can definitely see how this inspired Seinfeld. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food at Westway Diner was genuinely great, and the ambiance was warm and cozy. It's the kind of place that feels comfortable the moment you walk in, which I really appreciated. That said, the service experience could have been better. Our server seemed noticeably more attentive and engaged with another table, while interactions with us felt brief and somewhat disinterested. It wasn't anything overt, but the difference in treatment was noticeable enough to impact the experience. Overall, the food and atmosphere were strong points, but the service made the visit feel less welcoming than it could have been. read more

It was alright - ordered delivery through postmates. The food did come fairly quickly and arrived hot. The omelet was ok, fairly basic, wish it had some more veggies. The Cajun chicken and rice was pretty bland and could have used more flavor. Again, not bad but probably wouldn't order again. read more

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So I was a tourist a couple of weeks back and a friend of mine met me for brunch on a Friday morning. She told me that this was the place that Larry David in Seinfeld used to eat way back when. Being a Seinfeld/ David fan, I agreed. I chatted with the guy out front for a bit, a real nice sort, and then she arrived we went inside and sat down in a booth. As it was probably close to 10:00 I ordered a sandwich a club sandwich... what I received was lackluster at best. The turkey was dry and kind of had a bit of a funky taste to it. I ate what I ate and chalked it up to experience. Everything else was fine. I wish I could have given it a better rating but it is what it is. read more

Have had many wonderful experiences with this diner on delivery.But recently, I ordered the triple-decker chicken salad sandwich.It used to come with nice chunks of chicken and celery.The chicken in this sandwich was like from a can of canned.Chicken was like paste in the garbage and it went.I was very disappointed. read more

Solo diner no line around 10a on a Friday. Requested counter seating. Service was swift and friendly and order details were accurate. However, the food itself was mediocre. The eggs were so over done they were completely brown on both sides of the omelette. The potatoes were made crispy on the outside but were actually raw. When you flipped over the crisp potato you could see the waxy raw potato and the rubbery textures confirmed in the bite. As an fyi if you pay cash there's an almost 4percent discount over card pricing all of which is clearly listed on the menu. Kudos for my server and the swiftness of the meal but at the expense of quality food unfortunately. read more

loved it!!! Seating, service, and food is SO QUICK without compromising interaction or food/dish quality. On our NY trip, we stopped here twice for breakfast because it was so good and truly affordable for its location. Both times we ordered the hot chocolate 1000/5 which was rich and topped with a THICK delicious creme. We also ordered the Belgian waffles with eggs, potatoes and bacon, both good 4/5. But My favorite (apart from the chocolate) was their Florentine Benedict 1000/5- perfect balance of flavors with the runny poached eggs with hollandaise sauce over the English muffin with spinach and feta cheese, wow!! So so so good! Dish came with potatoes. read more

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Very simply the perfect place for breakfast if you are in that area. Clean, friendly staff, very fast service and delicious food. Very much that 70's diner vibe, just like that old, small-town diner feeling. Food is reasonably priced with A LOT of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place will become a regular on my future visits.! read more

I love Westway! Have been going there for years! It's a huge menu! They have been good about keeping prices down as much as they can! Service is quick and the waiters are friendly. There was a controversy in the fall during the election with the channel the TV's were set to... something was said in the moment from what I understand... tensions were high(they still are)... so, there's that. It's unfortunate ti have to have this caveat when I recommend Westway. But I do it anyway, because of the years of service and good food. One moment in time isn't gonna change that, especially at a time when Diner's are on the endangered list! read more

Visited for brunch beginning of November based off a NYC travel page I follow. Definitely recommend, the service was great, I forgot the gentleman's name but he was so attentive. We arrived right at opening and had no wait time on a Saturday morning. They have a new section up top which we loved and the restrooms were so clean and well kept . ( as a traveler we appreciated this!). Food was fresh, and large portions definitely will be visiting again on my next NYC trip. read more

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Great food and the staff was amazing also. We are from Oklahoma and this will definitely be in our list to go back to when we return to New York. read more

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

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

Tried Westway Diner and yeah... never again. OJ was basically water, waffles were stale and chewy, shake was gross, and the guy seating people kept kicking my chair like ten times. Once is an accident, ten is on purpose. Whole place gave off such a weird vibe I started wondering if I'd accidentally stumbled into a secret MAGA spot without knowing. Not worth it when 9th Ave has a ton of better options. read more

This is my go-to place for breakfast when I'm in NYC. The omelets are wonderful and their corned beef hash is a delight in the morning. No matter who waits on me, I'm always well served. It's that wonderful NY deli atmosphere you are seeking. read more

top service- very friendly Food taste great - eggs with potatoes location very clean, it was an amazing morning thank you guys read more

This place is a classic NYC diner. Very good food! My only gripe with the experience was being charged $2 just for syrup for my pancakes. That's criminal! Would still go back. read more

I walked approximately 20 minutes to this location, which was the only seated breakfast spot we could find that morning. My family of 4 was seated immediately. It definitely wasn't a wasted trip. The menu was filled with just about every item you can imagine for breakfast. The portions were favorable. They even had cappuccino and flavors, which is an anomaly for many places to have a specialty coffee option - it's usually just black coffee that I have to add loads of creamer to and create a personalized latte. lol Service was exceptionally fast and accurate. And the ambiance was designed as expected for a diner. Give it a try if you're nearby. read more

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Food was amazing, service was fast and friendly! The atmosphere was top-notch. We had French toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage and grits and everything was delicious!! read more

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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.

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat after a Broadway show. Prime location, close to pier authority. There's ample booth seating. Even better, you can order breakfast here at night. Got the pancakes, which were some very fluffy and chewy pancakes served with a plateful of packaged butter and syrup. Also got a side of chicken tenders with fries, which was supposed to be an appetizer but was meal portioned. Chicken tender was pretty juicy, fries were cold though, which may have been a factor that I showed up close to closing. Bring cash for a discount. Quick service. read more

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