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

Our experience at the Carnegie Diner was nothing short of great! We booked a reservation for 11:45am on a Saturday and are glad we did. Do not show up here without a reservation, as it is very popular! The interior is your typical diner vibe. We loved seeing the pastries on display in the case while we queued for the table to be ready. I had the avocado salad with chicken, and my mom opted for the salted caramel waffle and hash browns. Everything was delicious and huge portions. Our waitress was very slow and didn't check on us much at all, but the great food made up for it. Make sure to stop by here with a reservation! read more

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

Stopped by randomly for a dinner. We were craving a salad but the salad prices were quite high in comparison to the sandy so we went for that. The works was awesome, love the coleslaw and the sauce. The salad was simple but effective to be filling. The pastrami was yummy just a bit too fatty for me. After trying this sandwich I definitely want to come back for a club. The waffle was delish. Bacon tasted a bit old and wasn't as crunchy as it can be. Fruit cocktail was a nice refreshing touch to cut the heaviness. Our waitress was nice but I would've appreciated if she touched the table a tad bit more. We had to flag her down for a ginger ale refill. But otherwise she was a delight. Ambiance was alright! Just a reliable diner vibe. Nothing crazy, just right. read more

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I was starving on a recent Friday night after going to a show taping on 57th Street, and was looking for an alternative to the Brooklyn Diner. I've been to other eateries in this spot: the Diner seems to be doing better than its predecessors. The menu has a good number of options that are pretty reasonably priced (unlike some other diners in Manhattan). I opted for the tuna melt, and the platter was generously sized. I thought the tuna could have used a little more seasoning, but I appreciated that it wasn't doused in mayo. Excellent fries. I'm not a big fan of chains, but the brand is solid. read more

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I've never been disappointed here! The 24-layer chocolate cake is phenomenal, and a great deal considering a good 2-3 layer slice of cake is $12 anywhere else, and this huge slice is $15. Basically an investment. Girl math--anyway. I've had their southwest chicken sandwich, the Carnegie burger, and the cake, and all have been fantastic! The atmosphere is fun, classic. And the service is friendly and prompt. I'll be back for their breakfast food next! read more

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Amazing classic diner. The Carnegie classic burger was absolutely delicious and our table was still thinking about it for the whole week. Sadly Brussel sprouts were a disappointment, definitely needed to be cooked longer. I was impressed by how many vegetarian options they had too. We waited ~15 minutes and I would generally be prepared to wait a bit. Wish they had a jukebox. Their large chocolate cake is really a marvel to behold. read more

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1st time customer I came with a friend for dinner. Initially, was given a booth with worn out, crackly cushion and no chair-back for coats. I then asked for an actual table with chairs and was seated again. The entire staff are polite. I love diners cuz breakfast is served all-day. My friend ordered steak and eggs which included some salad and home fries on the same plate. Coffee to drink. Took half of it to go. I ordered spaghetti carbonara to settle my craving for bacon, cheese and something creamy in mouth-feel. Some sliced mushrooms and micro greens added nutrition and texture to the pasta. A Sauvignon Blanc for a beverage. I'd like to return for dessert and coffee. read more

Carnegie Diner - Spaghetti carbonara - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Wow this is like a midwestern size portions. Just massive and easily can be 2 people eating off the same place or 2 meals for the price of one! Great prices too! Very reasonable considering the location. Their plant based menu is massive and has unique and flavorful options. Ambiance - good, hectic though read more

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Greek omelette was huge and very yummy. Good proportion of ingredients. The French toast also surprisingly also had really good flavor. It had a really nice cinnamon flavor. Wish there was whipped cream with it. Portions were huge. read more

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We went for lunch for the pastrami. I made a reservation, but I don't think they even look at them. It was busy, but they got us seated after 5-10 minutes. The service was good, and everything we got was delicious. The pastrami was sooooo good! We also got a side of fries with feta, and mashed potatoes, which came with big fresh chunks of feta and balsamic glaze. I'd never seen that before but it's such a great idea I did it at home. It's a diner experience, so busy and normal noisiness. Service was friendly and efficient. I'd definitely go back. read more

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WHEN: Thur @7:30pm Decided to try somewhere simple in the area, so we made not too far of a trek from the NY Public Library for dinner. We lucked out with a booth seating immediately with no reservations since the concerts nearby had not ended yet. But be careful, the space between the table and the booth is quite narrow! Between my partner and I, we shared: SYMPHONY BREAKFAST - $26.95 Served with the following: + Rustic Toasted Bread - Never came, but I got salad instead for some reason. Maybe it was better (healthier) this way. + 3 Organic Eggs (scrambled) - No complaints! + Hash brown Potatoes - Mushy, Soggy and lots of it, and I wish it were crispy. + Fresh Fruit - a few grapes, cantaloup and honeydew. + Choice of breakfast protein: Applewood Smoke Bacon - + Coffee or OJ - I chose OJ since it was dinner time. KALE CHICKEN CESAR - $21.95 Pretty decent, can't complain! We finished everything with no leftovers, which is pretty unusual. So I guess the food was overall pretty good! It's a convenient spot that opens late, and many options to eat, and quite family/large-group friendly! read more

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Several years ago, I wrote a blog entry called, "The Ten Commandments of Diners". To paraphrase, it was a list of all things diners must do and do well in order to properly be called a diner. This diner follows through on most of these principles, and considering the fact this diner is literally on the edge of Hell, um, I mean, Central Park, it follows through on them very well indeed. You walk in, you order, your food arrives before you even have time to settle in, you eat, your plate is taken away once they notice you have have nothing left on it, you pay, and then your subway awaits you outside. Literally. The 57th Street-7th Ave station is just outside this diner. The quintessential diner should have an extensive burger listing and an all day breakfast menu. I had to go with the burger after much to and fro between breakfast and a burger. The Times Square Burger called my name. It is a cheeseburger meets a spicy chicken sandwich. The burger is served with fries, coleslaw, a pickle, and a side salad. Not a bad deal, considering it all cost $26 (before tip). When my food arrived, I was pleased to see the plate is fully covered. The burger is outstanding. Tons of flavor, it has real depth and the juices just roll down your arm. The burger is well seasoned and so is the chicken, which also has a little kick, but not super spicy. Unfortunately, the coleslaw has a weird taste and a vinaigrette based salad only works so well. For those of you who have been following my reviews, you will know I do not eat fries much outside the US these days, so I only ate three before quitting. The fries were not good anyway. All in all for a good burger, it works fine. The restaurant is going to also attract a lot of tourists given its location, so either pass on going here or learn to accept it, if that is going to bother you. After all that, you can go to Hell, um, sorry, I mean, Central Park, and walk off what you just ate. read more

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Cutest ambiance! Especially at Christmas time! It is very tiny and can get crowded at the entrance, so make sure to make room for people entering and exiting. The food was very flavorful and I wish we would have had time to try dessert because it looked stunning. I had a burger with their chipotle sauce and it was perfectly cooked and saucy. Fries were also crispy and well seasoned. It was extremely busy when we went, but our food took about 25 minutes to get to us. This was my only worry/complaint since we had limited time. read more

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Walked in on Sunday around 11:30am and even though it was a packed house with a line out the door, we only waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Service was QUICK!! Cute spot and good food. It was freezing that day so we had to get the hot chocolate and it was perfect. read more

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I am back 3 days after my first visit to have the exact same late night food!! It was so delicious!!! I enjoyed a HUGE BEAUTIFUL BOWL of HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP with carrots, orzo, and zucchini, cooked beautifully. I'm usually not a zucchini fan, but cooked in this soup, it was enjoyable. The soup is served with a fresh, delicious lightly toasted slice of sourdough bread. I am not kidding, I thought about that bread for the last 3 days LOL !!! The entire meal was great. I also enjoyed a corn muffin and a nice, large cup of Harney's Egyptian chamomile tea with honey on the side. This was everything I ordered on my first visit and that's what I had on my visit tonight. That first visit, I knew I had to come back to try their huge sandwiches, because the people at the next table had ordered sandwiches and they looked great and came with french fries and a small salad all on one single huge plate. I notice that I am using the word "huge" a lot and that's because everything is huge. The plates are huge. The portions are huge. The prices are not huge. They are beautifully, friendly and quite reasonable. Win-win!!! :) There is a very large menu, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and late night food ...it's all served here. Located at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 57th Street. The Carnegie diner is diagonally across the street from the world-famous Carnegie Hall. When a concert lets out at Carnegie Hall, you'll see a lot of people head over to the Carnegie diner. So if you're planning to have a late night snack or mini meal plan accordingly so you can arrive before the huge crowd that will visit The Carnegie Diner. About that outrageously delicious slice of sourdough bread and my corn muffin. Joey, the host/manager told me that they also have a bakery downtown and that's where the bread and baked goods are from. No wonder everything was so delicious. Another important matter at any restaurant is the service; and the service here, at the Carnegie diner is excellent. Every staff member working here really cares about the job they do and it shows!! And, they look you in the eye and they smile or say hello and they check to see that everything is OK at your table. It's the kind of service you wish to get at any great dining establishment, and you do get that here. I definitely recommend the Carnegie diner and I look forward to updating this review once I can visit and enjoy a huge sandwich. I'll update as I work my way through the menu. LOL. REALLY, I shall. And the Carnegie diner has long hours from early morning till late at night. Enjoy!! BREAKFAST*LUNCH*BRUNCH*DINNER*LATE NIGHT SNACKS OR MEALS* DESSERTS Enjoy yourself here! read more

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Aneste and Christiana were welcoming and cheerful. The home made NY cheesecake and key lime pie were mouth watering. Don't miss this classic iconic diner. read more

Meh pastrami sandwich  I told the waiter it was not as much meat as Katz, and he didn't look too thrilled at my comment, oh well read more

Carnegie Diner - Meh pastrami sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

AVOID....AVOID....AVOID!!!!! I would provide zero stars if I could, and I will never ever return to this place. We had reservations and were made to wait in a long lines in order to get seated even with a reservation. However, friends of the hostess walked up right in front of us, and he seated them immediately in front of everyone else. Once we were seated, it was incredible how rude the staff was. They wanted us out of that seat as soon as they put us in it! We were eating our hashbrowns and kid you not... He literally took them off the table when we mid-bite with them to our mouth. You get one cup of coffee and you better drink that cup of coffee within the first three minutes of it being on the table or they will take it and they will not replace it. Refills are not permitted and/or highly discouraged. This is not a place where you swallow your food after it's put on your table. This is a place where you grab and go or you get kicked in the butt on the way out the door. It sounds like we were trying dawdle at a table while they had a huge queue and I'm telling you we were not we literally were not allowed to eat our food once it was put on the table. We spent longer in line than we did sitting at the table. I never in my whole life has paid for a meal and been treated the way I was when I went here read more

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We came here around brunch time on a Saturday. Super busy, we waited about 30 minutes to be sat. The service was very quick in a good and bad way. The food came out not even 10 minutes after we had ordered it! But at the same time, they are definitely rushing for you to leave. They even grabbed my plate of food before I was done eating. I understand there are folks waiting to be sat, but they should not be essentially shoving people out of the door before they're ready. The prices are also high. For these prices I'd like to take my time and enjoy the company. The restaurant is loud but that's to be expected with so many people. The booths also have the table pushed as close as it can possibly be to you. The food was great but I likely wouldn't come again because of the service and the rushing. Editing my review just a few minutes later changing it from 3 starts to 1. I took 5 minutes after we paid the bill to write this up and in those 5 minutes a man came and stared at us 4 times and then kept asking if we were okay trying to get us to leave. We spent more time waiting to be sat (with a reservation) than we did sitting at the table. So disrespectful. This is not how you treat customers who just spent $100+ at your establishment. read more

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Great service, friendly staff, good food. Breakfast was on point. Host was warm and greeted us so welcomingly. Ambiance is casual and vibes. Love the lavazza coffee. So much to choose from, I will be back! read more

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Service was great excellent. Food was good. Pancakes amazing but my soft scrambled eggs were hard scrambled and dry. read more

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A cozy, upbeat spot serving up classic comfort food with a modern twist! We stopped in for brunch and tried the Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Chicken and Waffles, and the Pancakes with Fried Chicken--and everything hit the spot. The avocado toast was fresh and beautifully plated, with perfectly poached eggs on top. The chicken and waffles and fried chicken pancakes were indulgent, crispy, and just the right kind of savory-sweet combo that brunch dreams are made of. The vibe was casual and lively, with fast service and big portions--ideal for fueling up before or after exploring the city. It's the kind of place that makes you want to linger over coffee and conversation. Whether you're a brunch enthusiast or just in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, Carnegie Diner delivers. read more

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Our sever was so kind, lots of refills for our drinks. The pasta was superb, the pastrami was warm. Pretty touristy. I love the cake that they gave us. Too. Overall it was awesome I would go again. read more

Came here to kill time between two appointments. There was no wait, and the restaurant was lively but not packed. The service was swift and attentive. I ordered the tuna melt on sourdough with parmesan truffle fries. I didn't have an appetite but it was very tasty so I ate as much as I could. The sourdough was delicious and buttered to perfection. The tuna was fresh and had the right amount of mayo ( I hate a dry tuna salad). Overall, I have no complaints. I would definitely come back and try other things. I had my eye on the wings but it was a little early for me to eat them at the time of my visit. read more

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Solid breakfast diner pick in the city, with many locations. Last visit was great with the kids before heading over to the museum of natural history. read more

Never been here before despite living in nyc for all my life. Decided to stop by because they had a happy hour for $6~ margarita. The drinks were strong and they have three different flavors. I chose the pineapple and it was delish. We also tried the fish and chips-- crispy and flakey. The fish needs a bit more seasoning. But overall it was good. The fries were plentiful and cooked well. The pastrami burger medium rare was good. I really liked the pastrami--salty but rich in flavor. Also came with a heap of fries and salad. Overall this was a really solid experience. The servers were really nice and checked up on us on constantly. read more

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Fast service. Classic diner food. Reasonable prices. Busy all the time, but doesn't take long to get a table.

New York at its best. Felippe as host is all class. Bright white sneakers and plenty of panache and hustle. The waitresses are all fantastic and lovely. We hung out for hours in a big booth. read more

Carnegie Diner - Portokalopita! try findin' that anywhere east of the Aegean! - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic. Decadent. I'm rarely in Midtown but was attending a week-long conference and was excited to try new-to-me places to eat. Dining out for breakfast is one of my favorite pasttimes so Carnegie was a great find. We ordered the salted caramel waffles (which come topped with crumbled bacon, yum), buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, sides of bacon and Canadian bacon. Everything was delicious. The decor was really cute and fun, appealing to the eyes, bright, lively. Service was polite and attentive, tables turned over very quickly despite how busy it was. I really enjoyed being there. read more

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Met up with some fellow Air Supply fans for dinner. We came here & it was a very good choice! I had the Strawberry Fields Salad & it was so delicious & just the right portion size for me! Our service was spectacular & our waitress was amazing! She is from Greece & very personable. She kept our drinks filled & our hearts full! The ambiance here, while busy, was amazing. Other Air Supply fans came to eat as well, as did one of the band members. Doug Gild from Air Supply highly recommends this diner, as do I! read more

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Across the street from Carnegie Hall, Carnegie is a solid workhouse of a diner. We've probably eaten here maybe a half dozen times now. The last two times were for breakfast. We got there before 9:00am on a weekday and did not have to wait for a table, but when we finished, there was a long line waiting to be seated. The atmosphere here is comfortable and non-pretentious. Service is consistently good. The food is good, and this may be a plus for many of you, is sometimes undersalted. They never put enough salt on their hash browns, which are fine otherwise: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The omelets and Eggs Benedicts automatically come with hash browns and greens upon which a tasty balsamic vinegar has been dashed. You can build your own omelet for a couple bucks extra. The petite eggs benedict and their omelets are A-OK. The avocado toast with poached eggs, while maybe not the most beautiful presentation, is still very good. It also comes with greens. Along with my omelet and/or Eggs Benedict plate, I always order a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese. While maybe not in the same league as, say, a Bleeker St. Deli bagel, it was perfectly decent with lots of cream cheese. read more

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Nothing amazing but nothing bad either so I guess that would need to be a three star review. Service was fast and friendly. Food was average but not a bad price for the quantity. I had a chili dog and a piece of giant chocolate cake. The once slice of cake will last you multiple days so take it back to your hotel or share it with others! read more

Went to Carnegie Diner and really enjoyed the food -- everything we had was tasty and the portions are huge, definitely great value. The indoor seating looked super cute too, very classic diner vibes. The only downside was the food we took to-go. The sandwiches got super soggy within 20 minutes, so they're definitely dishes meant to be eaten fresh at the restaurant. Overall though, delicious food, fun atmosphere, and I'd come back -- just wouldn't do takeout for certain items next time. read more

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I wanted brunch; I think you can get it all here. I walked in to a very busy, yet organized system. I checked in, and was told to stand in a line by the counter. I was tantalized by the cakes while in line, but I wasn't there long. The line efficiently moved to people being seated. I was seated, given a menu by my happy, efficient waitress, and soon ordered. The steak and eggs were perfect. It was literally two meas in one: steak, eggs, salad, toast. Everything delicious, and around $20. read more

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Ok , it was Memorial Day weekend and it was before the shows on Broadway. I thought this was the original Carnegie Diner, my surprise! The rooms were decorated with Broadway show pictures which was cool. The service was slower than I expected even with the weekend. When we ordered drinks and that was a plus. All the drinks were tasty and there was alcohol in them. The food was mediocre. I had the pastrami burger. The burger was tasty, but the pastrami was tough and hard to chew. My wife had a turkey sandwich and the turkey was processed . It took a while before being asked for desert or given out check. Probably won't be back. There are plenty of restaurants in the area. read more

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Went for breakfast on a busy Friday morning. Manager was very friendly and personable. He talked to everyone while they waited. Server was quick and friendly. We ordered pancakes and 3 egg breakfast. Both were large portions. The fresh squeezed oj was fantastic. Tables are pretty crowded together but besides that it has a nice diner feel. I would definitely return. read more

Great brunch place. We had a reservation but had a short wait. The hostess-Desiree was very nice and kept us informed about the status of our table. Vasilis, our server, was pleasant and attentive. We did not feel rushed and allowed us to enjoy our meal and made sure our coffee cups were always refilled. And their scrumptious 24-layer chocolate was the perfect way to end brunch. read more

Fantastic meal. First NYC diner I've been to in years, and it was fabulous. Typical hectic NY Saturday morning but we got seated relatively quickly. I had the all meat omelette (okay, I wish there was something with half meat, half veggies, instead of all of one or the other) but I loved it, and even with sausage, bacon and ham, it still wasn't overly salty. Flavored just right. Delicious hash browns and salad as well. The little one loved the nutella pancakes, and we also shared a breakfast burger which was top notch. Great combination with the omelette. You do have to block out the price, though, about $20 per meal and $8 for the freshly squeezed orange juice, but everything was super worth it and we all loved the meal! read more

Dropped by for dinner with a friend on a whim - we were walking in the area and had an urge for diner food. We got there around 7pm and it was quite busy, but there were still a handful of open tables (turnover was pretty fast so l don't think I saw people having to queue in general, even though there was a pretty continual flow of people in and out). I ordered the smoked turkey triple decker, which was really delicious. The turkey and bacon were surprisingly flavourful and not too oily, and the mayo and whatever other sauce they add fit really well. The bread was really oily, but this was more of an inconvenience in terms of holding the sandwich rather than the flavour profile. My friend had the symphony breakfast with scrambled eggs. Overall, it was fine, but nothing particularly stood out. The eggs and hash browns were pretty meh, but the fresh fruit were a nice touch. We also had an order of the caramel French toast to share. The toast itself was really yummy, but the sliced apples on top were bland (if not sour), which unfortunately did not serve to balance how sweet everything else was (incl the massive dollop of mascarpone haha). Portion sizes, as one would expect of classic Americana, were quite massive, and I only ate half of my sandwich. We managed to get through most(?) of the french toast and my friend did finish his breakfast plate. Price point was a bit high but not crazy for the amount of food and the location. I'd probably be keen to come back again, their menu definitely had a lot of good options. (I'll have to make sure to order a more reasonable amount of food so I don't walk away feeling like l'm about to explore haha) read more

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