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When in NY, had to pay homage to one of the most comforting shows on television, F*R*I*E*N*D*S. Here's my experience. VIBES: Welcome to Greenwich Village it's a historic neighborhood with nice buildings and cafes. The iconic spot is nestled in a lively corner of NYC with lots of foot traffic (tourists and locals alike), so parking isn't ideal -- I'd suggest subway or ride-share. The place has big energy: you feel like you're in an iconic, storied part of the city, which makes it fun and a little nostalgic thinking about all the episodes and references. I took no longer than like 15 minutes. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. If you're looking for a spot that mixes pop-culture nostalgia, solid fare, and a lively NYC neighborhood vibe -- this one's worth a stop. It leans more "moment experience" than "hidden gem," but its fun factor and overall quality make it memorable. I'll definitely keep it on my list for future visits and maybe bring F*R*I*E*N*D*S (ba-dum-tss) looking for an iconic NYC moment. TIPS: * The area is residential and mixed-use: be respectful, keep noise down if visiting early or late, and avoid blocking entrances. read more

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Over the years, the place has become a real place of homage for the nostalgic fans of the show. Almost 20 years have passed since the end of Friends, but it's still impressive to see the number of people who still gather in front of this iconic building! at the corner of Grove Street and Bedford Street, in West Village (Manhattan), It's very easy to recognize it because the facade has absolutely not changed since the end of the series. Fun Fact: Why was this building chosen for the series? Ans: One of the producers simply explained afterward that it was one of the buildings where he had lived as a child. On the ground floor is the Mediterranean restaurant Little Owl, which has a cheery firehouse-red façade and blue awnings. read more

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Super cute, must see for Friends fan. Very walkable neighborhood, and lots of good pizza, sushi, and other good eats nearby! read more

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Friends Apartment Building The Little Owl 90 Bedford St. New York, NY 10014 Check out the exterior of the apartment building from the NBC sitcom Friends! Please see below reel excerpt. #friends #friendsapartment #greenwichvillage #bedfordstreet #grovestreet #lowermanhattan read more

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The building seems to have been anonymous until 1997 when a neighbor revealed its location to the Times. Tours, guidebooks, blogs, and now Instagram have brought more visitors each year. At some point, the "Friends" building appeared on Google Maps, likely luring some confused Quakers. New York, of course, is littered with accidental pop-culture destinations: a few blocks north, on Perry Street, is Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone, and up in Morningside Heights is Tom's Restaurant, made famous on "Seinfeld." Most visitors to the city will find the Friends building easiest to reach via the West 4th Street Station, located on several major subway lines. From this station, the Friends building can be reached from less than a 10-minute walk away. Despite first airing in 1994, the iconic television show remains extremely popular, as evidenced by the crowds of tourists taking photos in front of the building at all hours of the day and night. read more

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If you stop by this six-story apartment building on the corner of 90 Bedford Street and Grove Street in Greenwich Village, you will see crowds of people taking photos of it. That's because the exterior of it was featured on the "Friends" TV show. All of the interior scenes with the actors were shot in Los Angeles. It is still pretty cool to see the outside of this building in person. The coffee house on the bottom level resembles the Central Perk, but has a totally different layout inside. This little café is called the Little Owl. I am personally not a big fan of the show, but I love this area of New York City. Greenwich Village is historic and very artsy. It is a great area to walk around with nice parks to relax at. There are also lots of great places to eat at in the area. If you are feeling like you are wanting more of an experience, go to one of those FRIENDS experience tours that recreated the inside of their apartments. You can also visit the Central Perk coffee house on the Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank. read more

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MANHATTAN/Greenwich Village: Brie's Mom is rewatching the TV show Friends, so when we were in NYC we had to stop by the building used as the exterior shots of the home to the Monica, Rachel, Joey, and Chandler characters. Although nondescript, the iconic building is still cool to see! While watching the show, we're noticing shots of the building even more during the scene changes. Use caution with your dog as the building is at an intersection and to get a good photo, you have to cross the street. It also draws other tourists to the area. Go check it out at: 90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014 (at Grove Street) read more

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Must stop for anyone who loves the FRIENDS series, it was definitely nice to see it in person since it looks just like the show. Definitely recommend visiting if you're a fan, it's just a photo op other than that. read more

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"Pivot!" - Ross "I'm not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?" - Chandler "I wish I could, but I don't want to." - Phoebe This 6-story apartment building is located at 90 Bedford Street on the corner of Grove Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NYC. The exterior is used in the filming for the entire ten year series run of the TV show "Friends," while all the interior scenes were shot in Los Angeles. Years after the ending of the TV show people continue to flock across the street snaping photos and videos as I am one who is a lifelong native New Yorker and finally visited this well known building. This is a private residential building with commercial space of a functioning restaurant on the ground floor, therefore, fans and the public cannot enter the building. I am sure these apartments' interior do not anywhere resemble the appearance of Monica/Rachel or Joey/Chandler apartments' layout, size, wall paint color, furniture and contents as living quarters. Fans and the public pay homage immediately following actor Matthew Perry's October 28, 2023 passing to create a tribute and memorial with flowers and photos. "Friends" impacted my young adulthood years as it was years before social media phenomenon and internet grew a strong dominating presence. Film and camera crew are, obviously, long gone now but the memories emanated from the show still resonate. It is worth a visit and photo opportunity and quote Joey's line: "How you doin'?" read more

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PIVOT! PIVOT! I always zip by here on my run throughout the West Village and have been curious what the fuss was about, as it is always packed with people taking pictures. A quick google search showed me I was on hallowed ground, as this building is used for the exterior shot of the Friends apartment building. Rumor has it if you listen closely enough you can faintly hear Ross screaming "WE WERE ON A BREAK!" For whatever reason, people in my age group love to hate on Friends. It is like the "cool" thing to do now. If you're a boomer you probably think I'm making sh** up, but I promise there is an undertone of Friends hate that is beginning to percolate. It is this kind of group-think that scares me about the future of the world. If you're one of these people, the next few sentences are for you: Friends BIRTHED your favorite TV show. In regards to comedy and sexual innuendos, it took risks that no other shows did at the time. Obviously, if you sit back and watch it through a 2023 lens it is going to be different. Friends pushed the culture forward, so there will be no Friends slander on my TL. Respect the game. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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Fans of Friends should definitely stop by 90 Bedford Street in the West Village. The building's exterior is instantly recognizable and it's fun to imagine all the classic moments from the show taking place inside. On the ground floor, the Mediterranean restaurant Little Owl adds charm with its bright firehouse-red facade and blue awnings. The surrounding streets are quiet and picturesque, filled with cozy cafes and shops. Even if you're not a fan, it's a delightful little slice of New York to see in person. read more

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We had to take a subway train as well as a short walk to get here. We grabbed a coffee at a local stop first, then headed over. Don't expect to find Phoebe singing Smelly Cat at Central Perk. It's no coffee shop here. It's an Italian eatery, at lease when we went. But for those die hard Friends fans, it's a fun quick pit stop. read more

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We were in the area and made our way to the Friends Apartment (just the exterior) that was featured on the show! If you're in the area anyway might as well take some pics here, then swing down a few blocks over to Carrie's apartment (from Sex and the City). read more

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This is really not much more than a quick photo opp, but if you're a fan of the show and in the area, it's certainly worth swinging by.

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Kaylee O.

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The saddest time to see the friends apartment for the first time was the day after Matthew Perry passed away. A day of so much solace & connection. To see first hand that I wasn't alone in how this show & Matthew Perry's brilliance impacted my life was magical in itself. I wished I could've experienced this any other day, but I also know I would've been more sad if I hadn't been there on this day. A beautiful neighborhood with eternal memories & laughter that fill our hearts. My afternoon on this corner will forever be reminiscent of sorrow for the loss of the most relatable, genuine, & heart warming people to ever bless television. Matthew Perry forever read more

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If you are a fan of f.r.i.e.n.d.s then this is a place to must go! But if not, then it is just a regular apartment in a one way road with a restaurant underneath. I wonder how much does it cost to rent at this place. read more

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It's iconic for Frends' fans as it's the apartment you see in the opening credits of the sitcom. Located in Greenwich Village, you can't go inside but you can get some cool photos posing outside. Totally fun! There were some people standing around with cutouts of various characters which you can apparently pay a few bucks to and hold up for your photos. I passed on that. Even as a Friends' fan, I'm not sure if it's a location you'd want to go way out of your way for. However, this is a nice neighborhood with a ton of fun food places nearby so you can tack it onto a lunch without issue! read more

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Neha G.

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I must have walked past this area many times not realizing it was THE Friends apartment! I was lucky to walk by when there wasn't a crowd recently. Though the show was filmed in LA, seeing this apartment (shown in opening credits on the show) still is magical. Reminds me of the many times I've watched the show. There is a restaurant on the lower level and many other places to dine nearby. Also a nice area to walk around and take photos. read more

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You've got to stop off here if you're wandering around Greenwich Village! For me the street it's on is nothing like I expected! read more

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A must stop for anyone who enjoy watching the Friends series. Looks just like the show and brings back memories.

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I've always enjoyed friends, but wouldn't really consider myself a fan in the sense of someone who watched religiously, so to be honest if I had just walked by this apartment I never would have known what it was. However, we were in Greenwich Village for a food tour, and we were early and wanted something to do to kills some time, so thanks to yelp we were able to find out that the apartment wasn't far and it was a perfect little adventure. You aren't able to go inside, so all you can really do is take some photos and take in the nostalgia if you recognize it. There were plenty of people there doing just that. While I didn't recognize it myself i'm sure hard core fans would. Def a neat little side trip, but unless I was a die-hard I don't know that it would be worth a significant detour. read more

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If you were born anytime before 2004, you probably have some conscious memories of the phenomenon that was friends. It's not like you can go inside this place, but you still get a tingling thinking about the significance of this place and how it brought joy to people literally around the world. read more

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REVIEW #700 Let's be FRIENDS! This is the building they filmed for the opening credits of Friends. It's a free tourist attraction for fans like me! Hi Rachel! Hi Joey! Hi Monica! Hi Phoebe! Hi Ross! Hi Chandler! read more

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Great to see it in person! Hey Chandler & Joey can you come hang out??? Great photo opportunity from across the street. Beware of pick pocket artists while you're not paying attention looking up at the flat. read more

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Fairly uneventful. I guess a Friends super fan would enjoy this spot. The apartment didn't resemble the show. The coffee shop below seemed nice, but again, no resemblance to the show. The neighborhood seemed nice, but not something to write home about. read more

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Mandi F.

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I was walking through the neighborhood and decided to swing by. It's just the building from the Friends opening credits but it was cooler than I expected... I think mainly cuz I'm such a huge fan of the show. So nostalgic! Anyways, it's a free tourist destination in a great neighborhood of Manhattan. read more

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Ari F.

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Don't waste your time. Smells so bad here and the people in the neighborhood are so mean.

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Great photo opp for fans. Cute neighborhood to walk around in. We were brought here on a food tour which made it even better.

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Cool building from TV show 'Friends'. There's a restaurant on the ground level. It's called The Little Owl and has random old photographs (not from the show) on its walls. The Friends TV show took place here. This safe block was credited before a show. Rebel review: 4 read more

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Krista H.

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Yep, this is the apartment. Fun area to walk around in. More fun than seeing the building is seeing everyone crowded on the street corner across from it taking photos, so you know it's famous. read more

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I am such a tourist, but I don't care! I love FRIENDS and so I had to stop by the Friends' apartment while in NYC. Although it's nothing really special per se, it was really cool to see the location where they based their apartment off of from the show. There are many people who stop by just to take a photo outside.. so if you know, you know! Unfortunately, there's no other Friends related shops or anything around and you can't go inside the place, but it's cool just to be a part of the fun. read more

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Looks just like in the show! Cute corner building in Greenwich Village, at the corner of Bedford and Grove Street. Easy to get to, just a short walk from the subway. Minus one star for the construction on the sidewalk and intersection when I went in October 2017. read more

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Go take a photo Snap a friend! It's just the outside of the building but if you are fan like me -- just go! Nostalgic! read more

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I was sooo excited to visit this apartment on my first trip to NYC! If your any sort of F*R*I*E*N*D*S fan, this is a must stop during your trip! Obviously I waited around to see if Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe or Ross happen to stroll out... but to no avail... I recommend just snapping a few pics... maybe performing five fast paced hand claps and being on your way :) P.S. Matthew Perry, I'm up for a rendezvous at the apartment when you are! read more

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This was one of my most favorite spots throughout my entire trip to New York. If you are a FRIENDS fan, tf you doing not going? Cute to take pictures of and even though the series was not filmed here, it brings back a lot of nostalgia. If you're lucky, you'll also catch a glimpse of ugly naked guy! read more

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I walked past this place and had no idea why people were standing on the sidewalk looking at it. It was strange that nobody noticed the two homeless people relieving themselves right on the sidewalk. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. read more

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It's just a view and very popular with tourists, but it's still pretty neat to see if you are a viewer of the show.

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I'm a huge fan friends its a awesome show amazing wonderful show I love Rachel and Monica

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Perfect for all friends fans ! It's still the same after more than 20 years! And the best it is free

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Easy spot to find and love the pictures we got! There were others tourists that were snapping pictures as well. Walk around and enjoy the neighborhood you will not regret it. read more

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4.3(95 reviews)

0.8 mi•SoHo

Why would you want to visit or stay in a neighborhood that Patti Smith says feels a living museum?…read more Hugged by Greenwich Village at the north (Houston), Little Italy to the eat (Lafayette), Tribeca and Chinatown to the south (Canal), and Hudson Square to the west (6th Ave), the farmland turned into an affluent enclave, with the highest concentration of cast-iron architecture in the world in the 1800s. As the rich moved north, the district became NYC's premier retail, entertainment, and "hospitality" corridor (1850-1880) to industrial manufacturing center, especially garments and textiles (1880-1960) to target for demolition for a highway project. But then the artists came in, the reports claimed the area was vital, and preservationists protected it, allowing it to become the international center of the avant-garde art world in the 70s and 80s. Today, the neighborhood allegedly functions as a major upscale international shopping district, despite the fake handbags on blankets on the illegal sidewalk sales. I got a good deal on a Kartier watch. So, the vibe is rigid, geometric, heavy iron meets Belgian cobblestones, for a grounded and old feeling in contrast with the soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and wide open floor plans that flood the area with pale, northern light, which gives it the historic but chic museum feel. Plus, there is a lingering cool factor, a quiet swagger, rooted in the creative rebellion. If SoHo were a cocktail mixed from southern California neighborhoods, it would be 40% Los Angeles Arts District (structurally and historically), 34% Abbot Kinney/Venice (hyper-curated indie retail and open-air runway feel); 25% Old Pasadena (living museum feel), 1% Hollywood (the touristy-heavy trashiest parts locals avoid). But, my wife and I love it because of the location and the many shops, restaurants, experiences, and bars within a square mile. Check my reviews on Dominique Ansel, Trader Joe's, Polo Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo Soho, a Target boutique, Lucia Pizza, McDonald's, Aviator Nation, 260 Sample Sale, Softside, $1.50 Pizza, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, within walking distance: Hamburger America and Emily (Greenwich Village), Prince Street Pizza, Thai Diner, and 7th Street Burger (Nolita), Solita Soho Hotel, Ceres, and L'Industrie Pizzeria (Little Italy), Au Cheval, All Blues, and Best Western Soho Hotel (Chinatown), and the Ghostbusters Fire Station, Roxy Hotel, and Bubby's (Tribeca).

Put on my walking shoes and off I am to SoHo. Shopping at unique boutiques. Feasting my eyes with…read morestimulating street art and art galleries. Savoring at enchanting coffee shops and iconic restaurants. I love it here! CHEERS!

8.29.2023

Art vendor of Prince Street

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Rainy night

Wyckoff St Mosaic House

5.0(3 reviews)

3.3 mi•Boerum Hill

If you're in the area it's work stopping by! Interesting little trinkets everywhere. I wouldn't…read moremake a special trip to the neighborhood, but if you're only a street or 2 over you should definitely check it out

Such an unexpected gem that hits you out of nowhere as you walk down Wycoff. Beautiful artwork and…read morenecessary racial justice messages presented. It's worth the walk!

0.7 mi•Meatpacking District, Chelsea

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Outside

Chelsea Market

4.3(2.6k reviews)

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I haven't been back since the pandemic, when I lost my mind over Very Fresh Noodles and because we…read morehad to eat outside, I didn't even get to explore much of anything. I visited right after opening, a little after 10 am (many businesses do not open until 11am, like my beloved Seed+Mill). My first impression was that it reminded me of a food hall similar to what I experienced in various cities in Japan. The variety of foods available is impressive and you really can find it all here, from an Italian grocer to Japanese to the various food stands offering everything from BBQ to the best halvah I've ever had. And there's a Pearl River Mart and other places to find gifts and souvenirs. My favorite of this ilk is Muji Market, which has all the Japanese amazing things! Also of note: very clean bathrooms. It reminds me of the bathrooms at Grand Central, a lot of stalls, sinks in the center, only much, much more pleasant. I'll be back as soon as I can. It's silly that I didn't come here when I actually lived in New York.

Swung by on a Saturday evening at 9pm for about 30 minutes while waiting for a late dinner…read morereservation. The physical location is open to 10pm though most shops and restaurants inside are closed by 8-9pm, only a handful of places like Chote Miya, Miznon, and La Devocione were still open though also wrapping up business for the evening. Wanted to highlight a few more stores here for this review: - Moon Man Foods: a Brooklyn-based company, they have a small stand about a third of the way thru the market (walking east to west), selling southeast Asian kaya jam, which is coconut-based and contain eggs, coconut milk, sugar, starch, and salt. They come in pandan, ube, and Java palm sugar (aka gula melaka) flavors. - Pearl River Mart and Pearl River Mart Foods: back in the day they used to be located in SoHo on Broadway, though rising rents made them relocate, and I'm glad they're still around! They carry all sorts of Asian-inspired decor, serving ware, stationery, and their "Foods" location downstairs is combination of Asian grocery, bubble tea (Milk & Tea), and Korean and Chinese snack/takeout stands (Kimbap Lab and Mao's Bao's). - Muji Market: this is a smaller location that carries a narrower assortment than your average Muji (house wares, basic apparel, accessories, kitchenware, snacks), though they have a full cafe serving coffee and matcha, simple Japanese lunch items like bowls, sandwiches and bento. Cafe prices seem a little higher probably due to the location. - gallery art: there is a small whitewashed hallway gallery of maybe a couple dozen small pieces by local artists, featuring NYC-centric photos, sketches, paintings, multi-media. Found this fun and entertaining!

Corkbuzz

Steampunk chic fountain

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Classic movie posters at Chelsea Market

Belvedere Castle

4.4(160 reviews)

3.8 mi•Central Park

Wow I didn't even know they had this in Central Park! It's a cute small castle that is free to…read morevisit. It has a small spiral staircase that you need to take turns going up or down it. Not a lot of people here visiting it. It's a bit hidden and in the center left of the park. Reminds me a bit of a mini bowsers castle. They also have a gift shop. This spot is not accessible friendly- there is no elevators and it is a very small staircase. Good spot to visit and something different inside Central Park. It's small but worth checking out.

Historic and well-located right in the center of Central Park - yet not much to it. You go inside…read moreand there's a small room and then you go up a flight of steps where you get a view of other parts of the park. I was in and out in 15 minutes.

5.5 mi•Morningside Heights

The tower

Visitor center and gift shop

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Monk's Cafe - Seinfeld Restaurant

3.8(8 reviews)

The only place in borough you can get the big salad. waitresses, you can't look them in the eye…read more Don't get them angry or you'll be banned. Gonna need a water over here

This is the best food in new york, you must eat here all the time, every day for breakfast I try to…read moreget in right when they open. This place is jam packed during the day so mornings and evenings are the best. You can always get a great cup of coffee and a good slice of pie. always order more because it's really inexpensive and make sure to always order your toast dry to cut down on the doctor visits! I miss Seinfeld and I am going to miss this place if I ever have to move away from here, it would break my heart. The owner is super nice and will always give you a good topic of conversation so hop in your car and go grab breakfast or some pie at the best Diner in New York, Ever...