Simply amazing everything is great especially the honey butter pancakes and the chicken wingsread more

It's hard to rate this place by the 5-star method. The food was surprisingly good - better than…read moreyou'd expect, given the basic descriptions of the dishes. Our group had the breakfast burrito, the homemade granola with very delicious yogurt, the eye-popping (to the kid who ordered it) pancakes, the KFC, and the chicken katsu club. All very tasty, generous servings, and served quickly, by a friendly waiter. However: we sat outside, on a warm Friday morning, and I swear to whoever decides these things that this was by far the most unpleasantly deafening dining experience I've ever had. Between the trains running immediately overhead and the constant fire trucks and ambulances blaring sirens just feet away...never again! There's great food all over this city in places where you don't have to scream at your table mates!

I wanted to leave a huge thank you to the host at the front for being so incredibly accommodating…read moreand kind. We had spent some time walking around looking for a place to eat, but everywhere else required reservations. Even though we didn't have one, he got us seated quickly and was so personal and welcoming. We were especially grateful because it was cold out and we were with my one-year-old daughter. We were also on a bit of a time crunch, and the entire staff did an amazing job getting us in and out fast without feeling rushed. As for the food--it was fantastic. We had the Southern Chicken Sandwich and the Nutella French Toast, which was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this spot for the great service and even better food! Huge thank you to the staff!!!

Favorite diner in NYC! The food was amazing every time we came and the waiter's were phenomenal…read more The restaurant gives you a classic diner experience that everyone should experience at least once.

Salads and soups were well-seasoned and enjoyable, though the steak was a bit flat. Tableware and…read morepresentation were refined, making for an above-average experience

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.

This was such an amazing experience. My server was attentive and exciting and she made me feel…read moreheard. The food came out fast and was extremely filling and tasty. The fries were to die for!!

Absolutely yes. The food is decently good and the…read moreentertainment is one of a kind. Try to sit on the bar style seating facing inward if you can. Back to back to back Broadway hits that were hilarious or deserved a standing ovation. Will be back whenever I visit.

David the bartender and Maggie the hostess made the entire experience exceptional. From the moment…read morewe walked in, Maggie was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive! She set the tone right away with her friendly energy and made sure we were seated quickly. At the bar, David was just as impressive. Not only were his drinks perfectly made, but he was engaging, professional (and funny), and clearly passionate about what he does. He struck the perfect balance between being attentive and giving space, and his recommendations were spot-on. Together, they created a great atmosphere that felt both fun and well-run. It's rare to find service this seamless; definitely a place I'd come back to because of them. Thank you!!!! :)

Surprisingly- so freaking good for a touristy spot. The…read moredrinks are STRONG. The food comes out super fast. Multiple employees are ensuring your waters are filled and plates cleared asap. Fast and efficient. The shrimp and grits were so savory and cheesy- the kind of craving you can't stop eating when you're full. Great brunch spot. Come early to wait less. Once it gets busy there's a line and no where to wait inside.

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.

Fast attentive Service nice ambiance!!! I had the breakfast…read moreplatter with 2 eggs, 1 pancake potatoes & bacon. Delicious!!!! My Server Ersen was very attentive. He suggested the butter&Syrup mixture he put on the side....So Good.

Oh my goodness! The Saturday before Christmas, and super cold! The wait outside was about 30…read moreminutes to be seated. But once inside, the service was good. Warm and welcoming. It's your typical diner, with not typical diner quality. HUGE portions, so you don't feel like you're being overcharged. Because let's face it, they overcharge you for *everything in NYC. This place was PACKED!!! I had the chicken pot pie that the waiter recommended. OMG! It was the size of my head, full of huge chunks of tender chicken, and seasoned to perfection. My friends had Korean spicy chicken sandwich, a smash/French dip sandwich, a Mexican bowl, and last but not least...the phantom ice cream Sunday. All of which were large and delicious. The sandwich comes with fries, the Mexican bowl with a punch! Lovely, typical diner energy, with the waiters bringing a touch of class with vests and ties. Diner art covered the walls. I would 100% eat here again!

Christiana (I'm sorry if i got your name wrong) was such an amazing waitress, she was funny and…read moremade the night unforgettable! If you're seeing this just know we appreciate the picture you took with us!

We had breakfast at Carnegie Diner and overall it was a solid experience. We ordered the eggs…read moreBenedict and an omelet platte. Both were prepared well. The food was good, but nothing especially memorable; think solid diner food done right rather than something to rave about. The coffee was decent, although it would've been nice to have refills included. The service was okay. Our waitress was friendly and pleasant, but not very attentive. Overall, a good spot for a casual breakfast if you're looking for dependable diner style food.

The Westway Diner is a pretty typical NYC diner. It has a broad menu, and most of the items on it,…read moreespecially 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.

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.

What a fun little spot in Gramercy. It's on the corner of 16th St. and Third Avenue…read more It seems to be from the 70s. Staff is friendly. The place is a little crusty!! Tho the food was great. My husband loved his cheeseburger deluxe and I had an egg salad sandwich and a cup of matzoh ball soup. I'll come back. It was good and the prices aren't bad! Very local. Zero tourists.

Old school classic diner that has stayed in biz bc they do things well. We tried the meatloaf with…read morefries n matzo ball soup n Greek omlette with rye toast n coffee. All good!!