Whitmans in the east village is a cozy comfort food staple! Their menu is stacked with hits, and…read morethe highlight of this visit was the silver linings cheesesteak special. The smash burger was also top tier! I cannot wait for my next visit

Amazing cheesesteaks and onion rings fries. I got chicken and bf got steak, both were awesome! Cute…read morecountry decor. I wish they had better drink options but honestly next time I'll get a Diet Coke and fuel up on booze elsewhere. Lots of board games downstairs if that's your thing. If you love a good Philly you gotta check em out!

Solid burger flavorable , generous , great fries . Clean…read moreplace with great service . I can see them spreading smartly around NYC .

Got to try the infamous burger head today and it was delicious. Everything was so fresh and made…read morewell. I got the single bacon char burger with cheese yum. Healthy and light not greasy on a warm toasted sesame seed bun. The fries were also fresh and lightly salted. Service was quick and easy. Inside was clean. Would definitely try it again

Love this place incredible vibe and amazing food definitely recommended. Very accommodating people…read moregave us extra of everything we asked for

I have to say, this little gem on the Lower East Side is definitely living up to the hype. I'd…read moreheard about it from a few people and finally had to give it a try. From the moment I walked in, it was clear the space was thoughtfully curated and fits the LES perfectly. The service was on point, and the food was exceptional. As a foodie, I really appreciate that they use quality beef from Pat LaFrieda--you can't taste difference from other burgers. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check them out. The fact that they're open late is just another bonus. Well done, guys!

This unpretentious little fried chicken spot in the East Village is a sleeper hit. My friend…read morebrought me to this small little restaurant a few weeks ago and I've come back twice already. The chicken sandwich is shatteringly crispy as the name implies. It kind of reminds me of an elevated KFC sandwich (specifically the KFCs in Asia). The buns are nice and soft, veggies are included and there's a delicious "secret" mayonnaise. If you get the combo, you have an abundant choice of sides, including 6-piece nuggets! When I saw they had an entire fried chicken on the menu as well, I knew I had to come back to try it. I brought it to a small Thanksgiving gathering and it was a hit! The bird was picked clean. The prices here are also really good and the staff are very nice. The chicken sandwich is $7 (or $12 for a combo) and the friend whole chicken was only $15! As a bonus, there's a game you can play to win a random prize.

Spicy Chicken sandwich is very good- big crispy chicken, moist inside, and good amount of flavor…read more 50¢ Extra for pickles but so worth it. Chicken sandwich itself is $6.99 -- what a steal! Only $1 more dollar than popeyes chicken sandwich and loads better. This will be my go-to for chicken sandwiches in the city when I'm not feeling popeyes. We also got chicken thighs and leg combo which were decent, including mash potato, house sauce, and a drink. We enjoyed dining in at the few bar seating. Also, this is the only place with pumpkin cakes! Very chinese. Crispy but not much pumpkin flavor. This place itself reminds me of chinatown's 98K chicken, but chicken is not fried like theirs, much better.

I've been in NYC for 3 days now and this place has been the only restaurant that wowed me! From the…read moreflavor, the seasoning, the customer service, work ethic, literally everything. It's a hole in the wall and that's how you know this place is good! The owner is a hard worker and it really shows. I got the bean patty burger and it was 10/10

My husband and I swung by Blue Road burger for a snack the other day and it DEFINITELY lived up to…read morethe hype! We shared the Boogie Burger and Onion Rings, both were delicious and solid quality. They have a limited (but good) beer selection too with brews $5 each. Service was friendly and quick and they even cut our Burger in half! Food was made fresh to order. Small interior with a couple of tables. Would certainly come back!!

HighLife 135 1st. Ave…read more New York, NY 10003 Breakfast Burrito  This is actually my first time exploring a breakfast version of a classic burrito. It was packed with potatoes, eggs, cheese, avocado, and refried beans. The potatoes added a slight crunch, while the aji verde gave it a mild kick. This burrito is only available during breakfast hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so please plan accordingly.   Seating is limited to a narrow table with a few stools, so I highly recommend purchasing your order for take out only #highlife #breakfastburrito

Meh. A burger that I'd expect to have at a friend's bbq. The secret sauce is really fun. The whole…read moreonion slice in the middle is an interesting move. It adds a lot of crunch which I like, but unsure if the whole thing is needed. A bit much. I have so many smashburger lately that perhaps a regular cheeseburger just doesn't do it for me these days. But this just felt a lil bland and nothing special. Feel like I could make this on a grill.

In a world so focused on optimizing and monetizing every possible thing, the humble American diner…read moreseems to be the last bastion of freedom against convenience culture. While I've gone from having a flip phone to a super computer in my pocket, the diners have remained the same: Menus big enough to be newspapers, the unmistakable smell of fresh coffee being poured into thick ceramic cups, plates banging behind the bar, history lining the walls, and some consistently 7.5/10 food. Nothing hits my nostalgia receptors quite like scooting my butt into a vinyl upholstered diner booth. It takes me back to a time when I didn't constantly need a rush of dopamine. When I could be in a place, and all of me was there. So when my big bro suggested Orion Diner & Grill to catch up, I couldn't have been more excited. My diner go to is always 2 eggs any style with bacon, so I had to pull the trigger on ol' faithful. It ran $19.00 and came with home fries and toast, which felt a bit expensive, but I'm tapped out on the 2 eggs any style prices these days. I may have to do some boots on the ground research for price comparisons. I'm not gonna lie, this wasn't my best diner experience as the service was transactional and the food was a bit uninspired, especially the bacon and home fries, but the vibes were immaculate. I just felt like I could breathe in here. I feel like I get a piece of myself back every time I enter into a diner. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Went here this morning to meet an old friend for a late breakfast…read more I have walked by here for many years and used to see Jackie Mason eating there all the time. Very good food and service. Nothing special with the ambience. Location is key- plenty of diners are a bit nearby, but this one is perfect if near the corner of 2nd and 23rd.

Used to be my go-to diner. The burger deluxe platter to go is a better than average burger, but the…read moreprices here have become very expensive. A couple of burgers and a large chocolate cheap cookie to go is very pricey. The manager and staff are always friendly, although they can get distracted with many phone calls for orders. Charging fee for credit cards is annoying in a place like this. Bring down the price, and it would be very nice!

I had a very nice experience on a Friday morning. There was no wait but a good amount of people…read moredining. The food was very good. The restaurant itself is bright and clean. My only small issues were that my fork was a bit sticky so I needed a new one and it took a little while to get my check. But, I wasn't in a rush so it was totally fine. Happy to go back!