Food was amazing here, our waiter Alex was super nice, helpful, and was very attentive to…read moreeverything we needed. Will be coming back here, not just for the food but for the service and attentiveness of service at the restaurant

Food is excellent and the portions large. Prices are very reasonable…read more Jennifer was my wife's and my server and she was terrific. Very personable and attentive.

Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

What a fun surprise on Broadway! The hubby and I had not tried this diner on our visits to the city…read moreso thought, why not? We entered to a lively party zone!! Bright colors, confetti and SINGING!! What we DIDNT know was that the wait staff are super talented people... some already performing in Broadway shows. The restaurant is an oval shape and 2 levels- so they walk around and sing or walk on the elevated stage on the ground floor. The food was a mix of typical diner cuisine..... If you're looking for a Michelin experience, this is not for you.

Pros: * The live performance is the highlight of the visit,…read morewith employees singing and providing lively entertainment throughout the meal. The confetti drop adds a fun, celebratory touch. * Services were good Cons * The food quality was disappointing. We ordered two different burgers, a breakfast dish, and an omelette. * Both burgers were dry, despite being ordered medium. * The breakfast dish was soggy. * The omelette lacked flavor and overall quality. * Staff members walked from table to table encouraging guests to donate money, which felt uncomfortable while eating. For better-tasting food, places like In‑N‑Out, IHOP, or Chili's offer more reliable options. Overall, visit for the unique live performance experience, but be prepared for to pay with your wallet and taste buds.

I visited this location for brunch with a friend that lived nearby…read more Loved the theming of the restaurant. The decor was fun and nostalgic, and the menu had some great call-backs and references. There was a wide variety of brunch items on the menu. I especially enjoyed the mocktail menu, and ordered the Blossom Lemonade. Service was quick and easy. Will definitely recommend to others in the area looking for a fun, themed brunch location!

It is FUN to be at Mom's, especially during a day where there are others at the restaurant. The…read morevibes kinda increase when everyone's energy feeds off of each other. Music is always pumping. The service is great at Mom's. Everyone is so helpful. The food is delicious. Maybe the sweet items have too much sugar but yolo ig? My main gripe is the pricing at Mom's. You won't get a bang for your buck, but you'll have a good time. Maybe that's all that matters? Idk up to you.

Quick, friendly service. Food was great. Pancakes were huge! Corn beef hash was yummy. Great place…read morefor breakfast near Times Square.

This diner was just a few blocks from our hotel. We arrived early Friday morning and were seated…read moreright way. The restaurant is very small so during busy times I could imagine there being a wait. Service is verrrrry fast! It seemed like our order was ready within 5 mins of ordering. The portion sizes are ginormous. I can imagine a lot of food goes to waste simply because it's difficult to consume it all. Omelette and latte were delish! Pancake was average and hash browns were just okay. Overall it was a pretty good food experience.

Solid dinner with over the top friendly service (seriously) and quite possibly the world's best…read morePatty Melt! About the Patti Melt. It's insanely delicious. The onions melted into the cheese and the toasted rye took it to the next level. This is a must try sandwich for all carnivores. And about the service... We stopped by for lunch and learned there was a short 15 minute wait. What typically might make you slightly upset did the opposite as the two men at the door and seating people engaged with us and made us feel like regulars. The dinner has a classic look inside and out and seriously, everyone is beyond friendly and attentive. Now that my wife teaches on 54th, we are destined to become regulars. Highly recommend

Many, many, many moons ago, I was a poor college kid who passed by this place every single day on…read moremy way to my internship, thinking that one day, when I'm finally not broke as hell, I will dine at this charming, retro-looking place. Fast forward to 2026 (where I'm finally not broke as hell), the day has finally come, and I am ecstatic about stepping foot into this diner that surprisingly is still standing in 2026. The inside certainly feels like a diner, but not quite the old-school dinginess that I'm used to--it's clean. Given that it was Sunday at noon, it was very crowded in there and mainly flooded with tourist groups, but a table opened up for us pretty quickly. For a NYC diner, the menu is certainly small - this is probably done to keep tables moving faster. I got the Pastrami Hash & Eggs and it was just overdone and super oily and dry--almost as if they just refried everything except the sunnyside egg. Not gonna lie, I was very disappointed, given that I had waited for so long to come here, only to get food that was an attempt to give the staleness another chance by refrying and reheating. I actually beat myself up a little the rest of the day for finishing the whole thing, knowing that the oversaltiness was flirting with opening up some high blood pressure. It was also not moderately priced by any means (was close to $30), but I know I'm helping pay for that Midtown and proximity to Central Park pricing. Not sure if I'll return, which saddens me, but also knowing that they're part of a conglomerate at Fireman Group (and still run independently in a sense) makes total sense

Sunday brunch, busy, crowded, good food, friendly prompt service. I would return and recommend.read more

Food and service was amazing. We were there right before the kitchen closed a d they still took our…read moreorder and food was delicious. Server was friendly.

We go every Sunday, we call it our "church." Jeff who works the door knows we always want a booth,…read morethe ladies who host and run the checkout counter are always friendly, & the wait staff & kitchen staff always get our order right. I highly recommend ordering the fried chicken or the fried chicken tenders (whole pieces, not chicken patties)... the juiciest chicken, with the best crunch! The food is always comes out fast, so delicious & hits the spot every time!!!

Cute little (pretty sizable) diner that gave out that vibe of classic, booths,…read moremilkshake-sorta-vibe. We opted to share the hot honey chicken and waffles (chicken tenders) and the zucchini fries. Zucchini fries were plentiful but mostly just crust and the chicken and waffles was good - pretty fluffy and standard but nothing that stood out so much. The hot sauce/hot honey was something you drizzled on your own and the chicken was not coated in any sauce. Service was quick and cash gets you a little bit of a discount. Did we come off as touristy or foreign? Had a comment asking where we were from so take that as you will.