Great local diner with solid options for breakfast and lunch. Service is always solid and efficient with quick turnaround on orders. The space has booths and tables. If you can snag a booth, it is good. I like the chicken and waffles, omelette, and many other options. read more

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I am not sure why I kept giving this place a chance, but they fuck up in the smallest and most frustrating ways. Order a buttered roll? Nope, you're getting it plain. Ordered a specific salad dressing? Nope, you're getting the oiliest, grossest house dressing in NYC. Like it's little shit, but it's money I am literally throwing away each time. And it's a shame, cause I've lived here forever, and I saw this place open and it's gone down hill so bad. Oh--and don't get the Greek yogurt unless you like eating spoiled dairy. read more

Ordered a chicken wrap to go. Waiting 14 mins went in to check status and the guy at counter said it was never put in and that he was the only one taking calls. I said okay... he said " I'm the only one here with attitude" like that's my problem. Then he said again " I'm the only one taking calls" like trying to argue with me that I didn't call. So I said " I have proof of the call on my phone " he then goes " okay okay " with attitude. I walked out and ditched the order. The diner then repeatedly continued calling me and I didn't pick up. Rude and unprofessional! Gave my business to inwood bagel instead. read more

I loooove the vibes of the place so so cute. The food was great speaking in diner terms, but I've always believed that breakfast is hard to ever serve poorly. With that being said we ate everything and the meals were great! I'd be mindful of what you order because at the end of the day it is a casual diner, but overall great for breakfast/brunch. Service was amazing too. read more

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

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This diner usually is on point but today it just wasn't . I ordered a spinach and feta omelet but the cheese came non melted and it wasn't good. I feel that they rushed my order and now I'm here waiting for the fix. I'm always satisfied with what I order here which is why I gave 3 stars. Today I'm not sure what happened. read more

Capitol Diner - Omelet with cheese not melted ugh ! We had to go back to fix it - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

The BLAT sandwich is $10 and as you can see it has more lettuce and tomato than bacon. I asked my servicer for an expensive sandwich can they at lease give one strip of bacon more and he said no because the will charge me $2.50 for that The star is for quick service, cool diner vibes and location. The sandwich itself was aiight. And the ice coffee was okay. read more

Capitol Diner - BLAT Sandwich - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Please never order from there ordered some burgers and they send double burger the meat on both was dry now my stomach hurts badly.

I noticed the quality right from the start. The spot combines refinement, modern trends and flavor excellence. Every bite packs serious flavor. Their team maintains friendly approaches. This restaurant exceeds typical standards. read more

Called a few times before to get food from here ,food is great but a recent Call for delivery that was just five minutes away they would not deliver over the 207 bridge guy on the phone says he don't deal with Fordham rd I was shocked it's just 5 min on a bike Shit service but good food ‍ read more

This diner has changed its face and its owner recently. I never visited the old diner, but we decided to check out the brand new diner. The inside is very bright, clean, and cozy. They had some baked goods on the counter, such as muffins and bagels. We didn't try them, but they looked pretty good. I tried their Banana Smoothie. It was very thick and totally banana-y. Came in a plastic cup, which was kind of funny, no frills here. Tasty! We were there for brunch, and their menu is quite large! It took me a few minutes to decide what to get. I went with Pancakes Decker - layered with Greek yogurt, blueberries, strawberries, & topped with honey. Now, the actual Pancake Decker looked very different from what was shown on their menu... It didn't come with honey either. The pancakes were fluffy, and the berries were ripe and sweet, which was great. Even though it didn't live up to the photo, it was still a tasty dish. My hubby went with Monte Cristo. It was a bit smaller than expected, but still a nice size. It was very tasty, nice flavor and seasoning on the meat. It didn't look like much, but we enjoyed it. I would like to go back to try some other items on their menu, but not based on the photos off the menu...LOL. read more

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I do not know if it is just my experiences but "after COVID-19" I have been having more negative than positive times at restaurants. I came to Capitol Diner, which I have ordered from (AND SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC) probably 20+ times and it has always been on point... up until this most current visit!!! With that being said... the steak was just a big piece of fat. Like what goes through someone's thoughts when serving that to a paying customer? Also, the grilled chicken wrap was another disaster! The chicken was rubbery and barely cooked. It was as if they grilled each side for about 30 seconds and called it a day! To accommodate for the lack of quality, they gave us a $8 dollar discount... when it is nothing since we literally left more than three quarters of our food!!! read more

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Quaint little spot with apx 5-6 booths and 4 (4 chair) tables and 4 bar stools. Quick, friendly service but the food wasn't tasty. My friend ordered blueberry pancakes and was pleased, I ordered (with the recommendation of the server) the Huevos Rancheros and it was not. I ate 2 bites and tossed the rest. The tortilla was old and stale, not a drop of seasoning added, it was quite unsavory. Due to the difficulty finding street parking and the subpar food, I can't recommend this establishment. read more

Go to diner around the way, food taste good, quick service, cozy and delicious. We order takeout frequently, good portions and nice team.

It's a renovation and new ownership for a neighborhood favorite. This was long a breakfast meeting place but is now a perfect diner for the neighborhood. You can actually have a conversation in the restaurant which is rare in NYC. Food was great dinner food plenty to eat and reasonable price. I had fajitas and I had everyone looking at the plate because it sizzled for a long time. Manager was very attentive and asked if I wanted more tortillas even before I finished my last one. Where do you get service like that. It's not gourmet but good food. Neighbor had Belgian Waffle and fried chicken and it looked like it could serve three people. I'll be back. read more

Capitol Diner - Belgium Waffle and Fried Chicken - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered a western omelette with homefries... it was over priced & nothing special about it.

Great service, promptly seated and had our order in within 5 min. Average diner food.

Sometimes it's nice to have simple and homey diner food. The buffalo chicken sandwich and curly fries were delicious! The pizza burger is also fantastic. The menu is endless here! They have so many options. read more

Capitol Diner - a sandwich and fries on a plate - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Totally NEW Capitol Diner. New owners, with old name. Pros: Fast, friendly, accurate, clean, inviting, delicious, CLEAN. No menu misspelling! They actually seem to care, keep it up. Cons: Smaller?, not inventive menu, boring banana split, cheaply remodeled interior, misspelling on specials insert. I'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

Just ordered this $20 "avocado toast" that was soggy, the avocado was totally ripe, ingredients were missing, and the overall taste was revolting. Unsure how there are any good reviews for this food. read more

Capitol Diner - two bowls of food on a table - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I used to love this diner, but it looks like they have been resting on their laurels lately. Items are missing, or they ignore the instructions, every single time now. Ordering via Seamless is pointless, because I end up calling them anyway and asking them to send the missing or correct items. And yet, when I call the order in and explain everything in plain English (they don't know what a "tossed" salad is, by the way), they still manage to get it wrong. If anyone opens another diner in Inwood that will deliver to my address, they'll never hear from me again - even good food is not worth the aggravation. (Too bad - everything started off so well with these guys!) read more

I'm really liking the Delivery from the New Capitol! The Mexican Specialties and diner classics are really good. Love the burgers, fries, burritos, quesadillas, meatloaf and soups were excellent! Very fast delivery! read more

I'm usually not a diner person but this place was pretty good. Food was tasty, not overly greasy, and with good presentation. Staff was very friendly and attentive. I got the chocolate chip pancakes (topped with strawberries for additional charge), and an espresso and orange juice. My friend got scrambled eggs with home fries, bacon and toast. Everything on his plate was good but my only complaint is that the bacon was a bit overcooked, too crispy for my taste. Their freshly squeezed orange juice is actually freshly squeezed and so good. My pancakes were huge, filled with a lot of chocolate chips and topped with plenty of strawberries. Everything was great and cheap (total was around $37). Will definitely go back if i'm in the area again. read more

Capitol Diner - Chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries. Scrambled eggs, home fries and bacon in the back, comes with toast. - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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Great family style food, the ambiance was upscale. Worth the price, going with a group is best.

So this was interesting- I just ordered Huevos Rancheros. They called to let us know they had no rice and I okayed to substitute fries. The Huevos arrives and there's also NO Beans and NO Guacamole, both of which are supposed to come with it. In the previous discussion about the rice- no mention about the other missing ingredients. I got 2 fried eggs, 2 tortillas, a small salad and fries but they charged full price for Huevos Rancheros. We will not be ordering again from them for a VERY long time if ever. Do they not know that they are in New York City with about 100 restaurants in a mile radius of them that compete for business? Just WOW, WTH Dude? read more

I'll admit I'm usually not a huge fan of diners because I like my complicated spices and sauces and whatnot, but sometimes you just need a really good grilled cheese sandwich, home fries, pancakes, waffles, omelets, etc. Capitol makes some really delicious comfort food. The food is clean. Service is fast and very friendly. The vibe is nice and there is a good variety of Uptown folks in attendance. I appreciate Capitol's tasty eats and will continue to visit when the mood strikes. read more

Just tried the new Capitol Diner and it was great. My husband and I were there at 1pm and got breakfast food. I got 2 eggs over easy with home fries and sausage. My husband got the Mexican inlet with home fries. Diner food at a very reasonable price. We paid about $23 dollars for both our meals. We finally have a real diner in the hood that has good food and is not ridiculously priced. Our waiter was very nice! Place looks nice and clean but was a bit tight. I'm glad it is getting foot traffic. People were waiting for tables to open up. Will update review when we try lunch/dinner. read more

I have been a patron of Capitol Restaurant for many years. Until last weekend my experience there was positive. Last Saturday I went to Capitol diner and was denied a vacant, available table because I was alone. When I pointed out to the person in charge of tables that the table was vacant and also there was no one in line for it other than me, I was told that tables were reserved for parties of two or more. I pointed out that this was illegal and discriminating against me as an older woman eating alone. I was told that he wasn't being disrespectful he was doing his job. When I told him that this was disrespectful treatment, illegal and asked to speak to the manager I was left waiting over 10 minutes for a menu, service and never got to speak to the manager. The young man told me in spanish to calm down. Not appreciated. I am 63, single and tired of literally not being seen when I go to diners, etc. It goes without saying that I will NEVER eat a Capitol ever again. If you plan to go there and your are an older female make sure you have someone with you if you want to be seated, served and receive better treatment than I did. read more

This place gets 5 stars for being exactly what Inwood needed. I am so glad they kept the spot a diner and upgraded it. They serve breakfast all day, which for those who venture out after noon, is a real hit! The food is exactly what it needs to be - decent pancakes and French Toast (although adding challah bread as an option would be cool), consistent eggs, and good coffee. I will be back to try some other options but by mastering these basics I can't complain. The prices are fabulous and make heading out for breakfast or lunch less of a guilty pleasure. The staff are friendly, the owner is sweet and out on the floor checking on guests. The AC worked, the tables, floors, and dinnerware were clean. Music was vintage and the art matches the feel. We used to have to go to Tibbetts in Riverdale to get the full diner experience, and while we may still pop back there from time to time for the price, portions, and service this place definitely will become a regular spot. Between this place and G's around the corner there isn't much more we could want for comfort food in Inwood ok our lazy Weekends. read more

It's a little hole in the wall in the heart of Inwood on the A line.. The servers were very busy and it took about 4 times to ask for the check.. Although In a rush to serve the other patrons in the place they kept bumping into my gf without any form of apology.. This place is more suited for take out than dining in read more

I'm visiting for several weeks and a local friend recommended this place for standard diner fare. I ordered the California Omelette for takeout, and it absolutely satisfied my cravings. 3 eggs and lots of fillings, 2 hash brown patties, and toast. The counter guys were friendly, food was ready quicker than they'd said, and they gave me a few extra condiments when requested. I'm definitely planning regular orders here. I'll update if necessary, but this seems like the real deal when looking for a diner. read more

We've been living in the area for a while but for some reason didn't know that this awesome diner was just up the street. We opted to sit outside today to have a late breakfast and the food was great! Our waiter was very friendly and the food arrived so fast! I thought we would be cold but the outdoor structure they have built kept it quite cozy and we didn't need our jackets on. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

Alright. In the mood for a snappy Manhattan brunch with a bottomless mimosa? This joint will clearly frustrate and disappoint that intention. Want a low-pressure morning sit-down that's not desolate, but also isn't pretentious in a hushed but not dead environment? Then come here! Have a super-taster in your midst who just can't even be pleased with the overpowering dinner rolls severed at your favorite restaurant? Bring them here! At least the breakfast will be passable, if only just so and the coffee won't cause any jitters (even though it's bottomless). No, this place isn't for the food. It's for the ambiance. I haven't tested this theory, but I believe you could sit there for three or four hours on any given morning and not incur the ire of the owners. Just remember - it's cash-only. - it's not trying to impress. - it's great for a quiet conversation with your super-taster sister-in-law and you will be fine. Enjoy! read more

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Excellent eatery! Great servers, clean comfortable environment! The food is great and prepared with care! I love this diner and wish them a long success! read more

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

My spouse & I were curious about trying the food here. Unfortunately, we never had the chance because we left before being seated. The man who greeted us was outrageously nasty with my spouse who has a disability. Then he refused to give us seats. Even more disturbing was the behavior of the seated patrons. Who seemed to support discrimination. We never went back here again after this horrible incident. We reported this diner for a violation of the ADA. I hope that justice prevails. read more

We had a late breakfast/early lunch on a Saturday. Bacon and eggs with toast and fries was generous and tasty. All the health protocols were observed and the waitress was pleasant and attentive. Lots of activity on the street and many shops to browse. This is about a half a mile walk to The Cloisters. Then up a hill. read more

Capitol Diner - 2 eggs with lots of bacon - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Last time ordering here. They cannot grasp the concept of toasting a bagel. Also. Iced coffee. Sent me brown liquid from the sink it seems. And this is not the first time. Very sad to see this place go downhill. read more

The new Capitol is just thing Inwood needed. Fast and friendly service. The food is really diner level so while it may not knock your socks off it will fill you up and unlike a lot of diners, it's not too greasy or salty. It's a great addition to the neighborhood and I hope it does well for a long time. read more

Absolutely love this place! Have dined in as well as gotten delivery. Never been disappointed. Their burgers are fantastic. The chicken salad club was the best I ever had. I adore their Belgian waffle. Their fries and onion rings are incredible. They have wonderful desserts and muffins. The lemonade is fantastic. Staff is great. It's a very comfortable place to sit and eat. Brought a friend who normally hates diners and she was won over, too. Definitely my go-to place in the neighborhood. Prices are reasonable. read more

This place is the best. So quick, so friendly, amazing food. What's not to love!! They also now accept credit cards!

Hey Capitol Diner- any chance of incorporating vegan dishes to your menu? Lived in the neighborhood for years and always have to venture out of Inwood to enjoy a vegan meal. I fantasize what it would be like to be able to walk around the corner from our home and sit down to enjoy a reasonably priced cruelty free meal! Lots of vegans in the area with business potential. Would love to check you guys out but don't see an item that my family can enjoy. Thanks for listening and considering read more