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    La Bonbonniere

    4.1 (461 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tell me you're in a NY diner without saying you're in a NY diner
    Samantha S.

    Casual American fuel. CASH ONLY. No nonsense. These guys push food out quick. It's fun to sit at the counter and watch eggs cracking or the home fries sizzling up to a nice golden brown. The hygiene? Clean enough, but don't expect spotless. It's an old diner. LOVED their pancakes. So soft and fluffy and sweet. Sausages tasted nostalgic. They may be frozen and from a box, but they're good whatever they are using. Husband had corned beef hash and eggs with toast. It was a smaller portion than you would expect, but was the perfect amount of food still. If the line is super long, keep in mind it should move fairly quickly because when you sit down you don't get a chance to really take a deep breath and relax, so turnover is quick. However, if you're starving- go next door to Casa Magazine: get a small coffee and one of their pre-made breakfast burritos. The burritos are quite small (about 10 bites total). My husband and I were starving so we each split one coffee together to stay warm and split the small burrito. A fun little waiting-in-line snack.

    Ashley W.

    Sooooo I would rate this a 3.5. My friend and I got two items only: The omelette with tomato,mozzarella, spinach and onions- this was good but basic- we subbed the feta for mozzarella and felt that was a good decision! Challah French toast- we liked the French toast! Challah is always the best- moist, fluffy and yum! I think I'd need to come back to try more items but for two of us - we didn't feel it was enough food. It was also cash only! Make sure to bring cash! Also, super cozy diner feel with open kitchen/ bar!

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    Ed U.

    I've seen this West Village haunt over the years but never ventured in before. Well, since Jamie W. and I were going on an inadvertent tour of Manhattan's greasy spoons for breakfast, it seemed like a major miss if we didn't try it. After all, a lot of cool local celebrities like Julianne Moore and Molly Shannon apparently get their maximum amount of daily carbs here. It was bustling mostly with hungry thirtysomethings, and we decided to sit in one of the tiny sidewalk tables covered in a wooden frame. The comprehensive menu was meeting their needs. There was a huge selection of breakfasts, sandwiches, and salads, as well as a couple of pages of diner-style hot plates. For some reasoning, I had an unmet hankering for a club. I ordered the $17.25 Chicken Salad Club Sandwich, and it arrived just the way I expected, quartered with bacon, lettuce, and tomato between three slices of white toast. The cole slaw, dill pickle spear, and pile of fries completed the plate (photo: https://yelp.to/4OroAORvpF). It was just what I wanted. Jamie made a more nutritional decision with the $19 Chicken Breast over Greek Salad. The poultry was warm, diced and seasoned with pepper. The lettuce and tomatoes underneath were accompanied by chunks of cucumber and feta along with green peppers and Kalamata olives (photo: https://yelp.to/wB9hCvm-XG). The oil & vinegar came on the side for judicious dousing. The veteran staff of guys was good-humored and quite attentive given our out-of-the-way location. I definitely see why the celebs come here and probably hide at our table. FOOD - 4 stars...diner fare done right AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the semi-chaotic setting fits the West Village well SERVICE - 4.5 stars...funny and attentive crew TOTAL - 4 stars...gee, I wonder what Julianne orders RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my colleague of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

    Aine V.

    cozy. nice staff. quick service! so many options. anyone know what a jelly omelette entails?

    Sausage, pepper, onion sandwich.

    This is their $14 sausage, pepper, onion sandwich. This sandwich has a total of 3 burnt pieces of breakfast sausage sliced in half. When I told the waiter that this was ridiculous, he told had his quick retort prepared: "it doesn't say Italian sausage!" I mean, I guess you're right, but why do you want to treat your clientele this way. You literally can't make this shit up.

    Banana Pancakes
    Isabella B.

    Classic breakfast in the West Village. It's a favorite spot of mine to start my weekend morning. It's a no frills type of diner that serves classic breakfast items all day. *It's a CASH ONLY diner* My usual breakfast orders are a cheesy omelette with sausage and french fries or banana pancakes. I've been coming here a lot and always leave happily with a belly full of food. This is a chill and slow pace type of diner from the people eating to the chefs making the food. Overall great place for breakfast in the morning, afternoon, or evening basically any time of the day

    Sunny side eggs w two sides Add on avocado
    April A.

    Had brunch with family. Staff were very nice and sweet, very classic vintage setting...the food was very top tier 1000% recommend and would be going back soon!!

    One of the last pay phones in NYC
    Phil H.

    La B, where do I start...Service, fast efficient, accommodating. Very accommodating. Ambiance, a bit loud inside where there are very few tables. Sit outside would be preferable. Now onto to food. Definitely outstanding diner fare on a expansive menu. I went for breakfast on Sunday at 10:30, sat inside. Now when I go diner breakfast it's usually cheese omelette with buttered rye toast, crispy bacon, and French fries. Having read other reviews raving about the French toast, I went that direction with bacon and sausage. Definitely a good choice. The Challah French Toast, cooked to perfection, the bacon crispy, and the link sausage was just the right amount of greasy. Regular syrup, ok this is a no frills diner that's priced right. Coffee good and hot served in the unique New York blue and white paper cups. Tad expensive but I got a free refill. Lastly, as a throwback to years gone buy, there is a pay phone inside(see picture) Just a point out: cash only

    Keegan P.

    A truly authentic slice of the old NYC, the one you see in all the classic films. A place with soul. A place with good, honest food and friendly service. Thank you to the owners for keeping this place the way it is, long may it stand!

    Pancakes, French Toast, Scramble eggs side
    Angie T.

    I'd been meaning to visit this place for a while and I'm happy I finally got the chance to do so. We got there before 10.30am on a Sunday and were able to get seated right away on the outdoor shed. By the time we left, there was quite a long line out the door. It's a very casual, no frills, fast meal. The food was solid and service was prompt. I really enjoyed the old-school diner vibes.

    Chocolates chip French toast, omelette
    Hannah R.

    Lovely no-frills neighborhood spot in the West Village. Cash only restaurant that is great for brunch. We shared an omelette and the French toast with chocolate chips. Both were very tasty. Coffee is very good as well!

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    Sally R.

    Loved this dive breakfast spot. Amazing coffee, the diniest of diner food, super friendly staff, and a unique outdoor setup. Definitely my top choice for a hangover breakfast.

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    This place always has long queues. Why? The food was awfully average, cash only, tables were dirty... I don't know, I don't get the appeal?

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    I eat here once a week. They make an excellent omelette and the home fries are perfect. Very chill vibe with occasional celebrity sightings!

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