In short, it's a regular diner with average food. I visited Metro Diner with friends after the 18-miler training run in Central Park. We were very hungry. Even though I wanted waffles, I ordered a bowl of fruit granola yogurt by mistake (the yogurt was listed under the waffles section so I assumed it was waffles topped with some yogurt, granola, and fruits. I was wrong). I was a bit bummed but the fruit was fresh. The granola tasted like crushed Nature Valley granola bar, so it was more like big cookie crumbles. My friend ordered the lumberjack pancakes and couldn't eat the whole thing, so we ended up sharing and all was good. They have a pretty big outdoor dining section and can accommodate probably around seven people in a group (we were a group of seven). Coffee was pretty good and it was bottomless. read more

This place was busy as "f" on a Friday afternoon. The retro look of the place, and location, must be the draw, because for the food, it was just average Counter service was lacking. Order was taken and delivered and that's where the service ended. No refill offered. Food was standard diner food read more

After not feeling comfortable eating inside any restaurants since March 2020, we decided to venture inside the Metro Diner for lunch this afternoon. We were impressed by how socially distanced the guests were seated and by how safe we felt inside the restaurant. As we were being led to our table one of the managers gently reminded one of the patrons to properly fix his mask! And more importantly, everything we ordered from their extensive menu was delicious! read more

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One of the best deli's on the UWS. It's away from the tourist scene and the food is always predictably good.

After many enjoyable years I have too complain about the food. Seems Im not alone after being surprised at the rating. Even after raising prices Metro has been able to keep the quality I had been accustomed too. The Mexican burger (probably the same for all) was as tasteless as shoe leather. Definitely they changed the blend and probably added some plant products. Go elsewhere for a burger! Gyro taste the same as an alternative (slightly salty). read more

Snazzy Retro-look, and typical diner food. Fries were meh, but the bacon + eggs were wonderful, reminded me of my childhood. It's definitely better than the other diner down the block. I wouldn't go here for seafood or anything other than typical burgers, eggs and bacon, coffee, and other staple diner foods. Boss was very attentive to anything we needed. read more

The perfect NYC diner. The food is excellent, the service is fast, and the atmosphere is excellent.

Food is always consistent and filling. Service is smooth and efficient. I always come back to eat here, it's a classic!

Delivery.. what is up guys!?! Inedible omelet.. everything watery and mushy. You know why? THEY COOKED THE AVOCADO! Who the HELL does that?! Avocado on an omelet is amazing. Cooked avo is disgusting and ruins everything. Please stop that. Cole slaw is all onion bleh. Gotta find me a new neighborhood diner delivery standby. read more

Great food and speedy service. Was very busy but moved smoothly. Will def return if I'm in the area.

Its a big corporate diner. Everything about it is good, the food, the atmosphere, the service. But you can tell the local neighborhood place across the street went out of business because a big restaurant group came in and setup the chain with a good but not great formula. read more

I love this Diner! It's your typical New York Diner! Chill atmosphere, nice people, fast service and good food! Also, good coffee! I'll be back! read more

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I ordered delivery from Metro Diner. They burned the bagel and it just made everything taste bad. I called the guy and he said he toasted the break himself and he knew it wasn't burned. I didn't like that, I asked if he wanted me to send him pictures he continued to say he knows it's not burned. It has been years since I have eaten breakfast there and It used to be my go to for my bagels with eggs but never again. read more

I have been a customer for more than 40 years. For reasons that escape me beyond sheer laziness, you can no longer get a coffee milkshake. Is it really so difficult to accommodate the many customers who prefer this common and certainly available flavor. It. bespeaks contempt for the people who keep you in business. The staff is understanding and embarrassed about it but they don't have the power to fix it. read more

This is part of the amazing network of friendly dinners, that makes New York what it is. Sadly many being removed. They play a key role and often work as extensions of many people's domestic environments. This one in particular is beautiful and well run. Nice people waiting, cooking and at the counter.... Food is aligned with the best tradition of easy to like dinner food. All good and reliable here. read more

Good diner for breakfast. Pretty solid and everything prepared very well. Great coffee too. Perfect waffles ta' boot!

We always go there for breakfast and lunch. I'm surprised by the low reviews so I'm writing a good one for them. My husband usually get their waffle with eggs and bacon. He loves their waffle so much that he always orders two! I tried once and I understand why even though I'm not a big fan of waffle but it's really good. Perfect crunchiness. I usually order their French toast with sausage. Today I tried their chicken quesadilla and it wow me. Good mix of the mushroom, egg, chicken and cheese. Comes with four of them so I can take some home. Last but not least, very nice people and good service there! We have a baby with us every time we go and they watch her grow up. Every time we go, they treat us like family. Today my husband left his debit card. The cashier lady ran to get him. We really appreciate it! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken Quesadilla Belgian Waffle Legendary Coffee - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I'm very grateful for Metro Diner. I've been going there, and ordering from them for years. The quality of the food is reliably good, there's something for everyone on the menu, and it's one of the few good diners left on the UWS. I find it comfortable to eat there with friends as there's plenty of room and the servers don't rush you. Service is classic NY diner: they're not warm and fuzzy, but there's always someone close by to help, and they do a good, professional job. You'll get your food hot, without a long wait, your coffee and water will be refilled, and if there's a problem they'll address it. The place runs well. It's also great for delivery, and Ive always ordered from them directly, which I recommend. They're reasonably fast, even very fast if it's not during lunch or dinner rush, and in decades of ordering from them, there have been only one or two small errors. Very good burgers, yummy matzah ball soup, fresh fish, fresh vegetables, nice salads (I'm partial to the Fields of Dreams salad with grilled salmon), delicious roast chicken with stuffing, pork chops, milk shakes ... those are the kinds of foods I eat at Metro Diner, and I'm always quite pleased. Good sized portions, too. They very recently launched their own online ordering system on their website. There are a few kinks to work out -- I've had to call to find out things like options for sides on a dinner entrée, and if you check out an item, when you return to the menu, it brings you back to the top instead of to where you were (considering what a large selection they have, that gets to be a drag). It's new, and I'm sure they'll work that out. Anyway, I MUCH prefer to go directly through the restaurant. Hats off to the Metro Diner. They're an asset to the Upper West Side. read more

Great fast service. Good food. I love this neighborhood place. Recommend you go and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of nyc.

Yes, the metro diner on the UWS, is a great restaurant/diner. The selection is well rounded, and just about everything they make is excellent. French toast is recommended. The grilled chicken club is fantastic. read more

IVE BEEN COMING HERE MY ENTIRE LIFE. I've always loved the food and ambiance. After giving Metro Diner so many chances to improve or be as good as it used to be- it's just been awful. This place is gross now. Food is gross, staff is RUDE and UNFRIENDLY. I live in the neighborhood and will make sure to avoid this place like the plague. I will never recommend this place to anyone like I used to before. When did this place get so expensive for subpar food??? Make metro diner good again; Or shutter this disgusting place and bring something actually good into the neighborhood. read more

Beyond baffled that this Fried Shrimp Basket cost $14. I'm laughing at myself that I really spent that money on these 6 sad shrimps. I actually only chose it because it was one of the most popular items on the food app I was ordering from. read more

Metro Diner - Fried Shrimp Basket - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

First, finding a sit down breakfast restaurant in the area is hard to find ... and no Denny's doesn't qualify. The Metro Diner has the look and feel of a classic diner. It is fairly large, clean and for the most part seating are relatively tight and a split between booths and tables. With some reservation, I can say the staff is prompt, efficient, and attentive ... but it's all professional, not much chance for a friendly chit-chat. Even being pretty busy, our order was taken and the food was served pretty quick, and I never had to ask for a coffee refill. I can say the menu is fairly large and the food we ordered was above average, but I wouldn't say it was great... which is to be expected. The bill was pretty reasonable as well. read more

My pancakes had avocado on them and the batter was raw in parts. When I told my server, her response was that the pancakes were made near everything else and that it's just food. Possibly the worst service I've ever had at a restaurant. read more

Our go to for 20+ years! what has happened? our experience today was abominable! the food was awful! Turkey Club Sandwich which is usually delicious; burned toast, mealy tomato, burned bacon, burned toast and dry turkey! Service was horrible! no one his age should have to work at such a job. That being said, he was totally unpleasant, ornery, unhelpful, sloppy, I had to ask him twice to put his mask on properly, and did not want to take the payment inside! I told him we were not comfortable going inside. He finally took it. pecause of his age, I left him a decent tip. to add insult to injury the the bill was outrageous! read more

It has a retro, original diner feel... so the atmosphere is cute and different! (Think a throwback ihop) Given it's a sit-down restaurant, the food is fast & service is pretty efficient and good. We went on a sunday morning, and there were a lot of people, but they were pretty on top of things. Be sure you watch the prices, though. The menu makes everything seem like it's all-inclusive in a price, but additional meat + sides are extra!! Overall, the food isn't bad but it's not astounding in any way. **SOUP is not available til 11am ~ so keep that in mind!! read more

Cutest diner ever! I ordered the corn beef hash with house potatoes and white toast and sunny side up eggs 10/10. The service was great and the staff are courteous and friendly! read more

As this is our neighborhood diner, it is convenient and always good to support local. However, since covid my boyfriend and I have ordered delivery twice and each time was a bit disappointing. I ordered a cheese burger in which they forgot the cheese and then I ordered nachos, which was not very good and they showed up cold as if they were sitting for about 15 minutes before delivered and I only live a block away. I've usually enjoyed the food here but maybe there's a new cook? The quality just doesn't seem the same... read more

Great! Location:near Central Park and riverside Food: Large amount and reasonable price read more

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On the outside it appears as an ordinary diner, but this is a slice of old New York. The food is excellent, and combined with the friendly-terrific service, exceeds expectations. I have to give a shout out to Jimmy the morning manger, who is a champion, and goes out of his way, always with a smile, to make sure each detail and customer request is met with distinction. I have personally been eating here for decades, as well as hosting several events each year for between 15-20 guests. We have a discerning group that identifies quality and we would never consider holding our events anywhere else. Bon Appetit! read more

Really great food, quaint diner atmosphere. Can't go wrong if you're looking for a casual place for breakfast or brunch.

It's a solid breakfast, lunch or dinner place in this Upper West Side neighborhood. Metro has always been my go-to-place for breakfast or lunch with friends or family. Their breakfast items and blue plate specials are standard selections. The space is huge and there are some great booths in the back with the cool retro decor. Last time I visited for lunch with a few friends I sat close to the entrance in a circular table sitting six people. The menu is huge. For any classic diner, you can order anything under the sun in regards to standard diner fare. I suggest people to look for the blue plate special which is an American diner's standard low priced daily special item. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-plate_special I am not sure if they have blue plate specials on the weekends because I usually go to Metro on the weekdays. My sister-in-law who visited from outside of NYC loved their pancakes. Over the years, I have taken many out-of-town relatives and it has always been a hit. Service is spotty. They can have attentive servers and there are also some bad ones. Most of my experiences have been positive. It is a diner so my expectations are usually pretty low. This past lunch was relatively friendly and efficient. Finally, the food is always pretty large portions. My blue plate special, eggplant parm was very tasty and I even took some home because it was such a large portion. Very solid option. Hopefully I will be back soon. read more

Metro Diner - Eggplant Parm (Blue Plate Special - Daily Special) - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

Asked for a pastrami sandwich and was denied due to not being on the menu. My go-to at a diner is usually tuna melt with a side of onion rings so I ordered my backup plan. They use english muffins toasted which was new for me but I was pleasantly surprised. Goes well with the tuna and cheese, adding a nice chew and slight crunch. Ate as two open-faced sandwiches. Onion rings were also good. Nice, classic diner. Was told they also own City Diner down Broadway. Attentive service. will be back, Just not for the non-existent pastrami. read more

Metro Diner - Tuna Melt and Onion Rings - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

I decided to come back because I was craving a specific salad is gotten here a while ago. I decided to try their matzah ball soup and OMG. I've had it 3 days back to back. It's delicious really hits the spot. Also, contrary to my experience, the last time I came, the service was rather quick. DEFINITELY coming here more often. read more

Something really good has been happening at Metro diner!! The last five times that we've eaten breakfast there over the last 2 to 3 weeks, the Toast has been fresh and hot, the eggs moist, the potatoes perfect, and there is even a new menu. The service is as fast and friendly as ever; the soups consistently delicious as ever. Put metro back on your 'go to' list! read more

A neighborhood staple. Good service and delicious food. Eat there at least once a week.

We adore this diner! It's our go-to for breakfast. Last week we went there for the first time since COVID and sat outside. The pancakes and eggs were even more delicious than we remembered, the bacon crisp. The coffee isn't great but what do you expect? They also make my favorite cheeseburger in the city! Probably sounds strange, but somehow it's always just right. When I was getting rare, the inside was almost raw. But then my stomach couldn't manage it any more so now I order medium rare. Fresh and juicy. I'm not a big french fry fan so I don't bother. The soups are your basic diner soups and the dinner entrees are hit or miss. They do excellent fish. The service has always been good. read more

Don't come here because it's hit or miss and when they miss, you get served spoiled food. The tuna they served me was GRAY and had CLEARLY gone bad. It smelled sour. I asked for a tuna sneak cooked medium and they handed me great big gray lumps of well-done tuna with the tiniest bit of light pink in the middle. I thought I was crazy and took a few bites and it was disgusting. I had previously had a good experience dining in-person for their breakfast but now it's clear they don't care about sanitation / serving fresh food. Disgusting. I can't eat tuna at all after that experience. I don't care if your breakfast eggs taste good, you give me spoiled / rotting meat, I'm never coming back again. Couldn't believe it. read more

We just left this place about 15 minutes ago and could not wait to get home to write a review! This was the most uncomfortable meal I've had in the longest time. We get there around 11PM on Valentine's Day (Saturday) and the place is pretty slow. Maybe three tables were filled. The hostess is at the bar cleaning silverwear and doesn't even greet us and tells us to sit wherever. Then our waiter, an older man, salt and pepper hair with a mustache comes by and asks us what we want. We give him our drink order and for the next 10 minutes he comes by repeatedly to ask what we want, over and over again when we are very obviously still looking over the menu. Then I get the cheese ravioli and the plate is HUGE while the portion is TINY. They should have at least plated on an appropriate plate, I wish I would have snapped a picture. While we eat the waiter stands by our table twice without saying anything and just hovers. WTF? My partner had to ask him for a coffee refill once just to get him to leave. Incredibly awkward. Not to mention this man didn't smile once, introduce himself, NOTHING. All the while we were super polite and thanking him. There was also this awkward family of four with a child that kept staring at us and the father had to tell him to stop then the mom looked around and kept glancing over too, even though it meant she had to turn in her booth! (this isn't being factored in to the rating of the restaurant but it definitely gave the place a Whites Only feel to it) The rude ass waiter begins to hover again and I just ask for our check and he literally throws it on the table--not exaggerating! WTF?!? I seriously feel that this man was racist! I got ONE smile the whole time I was there and it was from another customer leaving. Never ever coming back and I'm calling tomorrow to complain. Overpriced and the food is mediocre. Only upside? Free refills--apparently a rare luxury in this city! read more

A typical diner! If you're looking for a typical diner with everything that that included - like refill coffee (served in a robust mug), breakfast all day, huge portions and loads of choices of less healthy food - this is your place!! I'm not a huge fan of places like that, but sometimes this is all you can manage. Plus, Metro Diner is 1 block from my apartment, so it's very easy and convenient.. Prices are fair, service is fine.. For a diner; I like this place! :) read more

Metro Diner - Metro Chopped Salad (16$) Pretty good! :) - Diners Near Me - New York, New York

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