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    The Beacon Diner

    3.7 (109 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sam's Special
    Kevin S.

    My family and I's go to diner for 20+ years. The service is always great and super friendly. Very big menu but we usually go for breakfast. Highly recommend the Sam's special!

    Fruit tart waffle and Nutella French Toast
    Jessica L.

    The list of breakfast options is soooooo deliciously long. It was a tough call but the fruit tart waffle was fantas and I'd get it again in a heartbeat. The food of my companion was excellent too. He got French toast. If there's something to complain about it's the lack of coffee refills. All in all the food makes up for it. Go here. Yum.

    Vanilla Milkshake
    The Critical J.

    The food was good, menu variety was plentiful, food came out fast, staff was friendly, place was clean and was a good size. Parking was plentiful and the prices were decent

    The best
    Luis M.

    Went back had eggs, homefries, French toast, iced tea and cup of chk noodle soup. All of it was astounding. This might be the best diner in north jersey. Staff was lively same w customers. Not pricey. Good good energy here. ladies and worms. We have a winner. Eat here. !!!

    ABC Burger
    Stacey H.

    Love me a good, quality diner! The space is a big and the food was amazing. They have a full bar with some drinks I'll have to come back to try. Service was great. Can't wait to come back.

    Hemalatha K.

    Delivery Order: I love Diner Food and make a point of trying new ones but this one was not a good experience. Fish and Chips had barely any seasoning, and they didn't even give any Tartar sauce. I had also ordered Chorizo Quesadilla and they too tasted just average. Maybe dining in person, it would have been better.

    Greek coffee and Corn Muffin
    Anna B.

    Great waitress and service. As a mom love that their smoothies are low in sugar and have real berries-great for my kids who enjoyed drinking them in cute mugs. Also love their Greek coffee, and muffins that come as a complimentary item.

    Beacon Diner Pancakes

    I ordered pancakes from this diner, and I wanted my blueberries and whipped cream on the side but they wanted to charge extra price for the blueberry and extra for the whipped cream. I think they could have at least given the whipped cream with the pancakes if I ordered I side of blueberries I spent $20 just on pancakes and a side of corn beef hash. But overall, the pancakes were good.

    Maryland Crab Cakes
    Elle C.

    Expect Imitation crabmeat when u order Maryland Crab Cakes here..... whaaaaaaat? No taste of crab... u should list as Imitation Maryland Crab Cakes! Very disappointed

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    Delicious breakfast!! Excellent portions!! Very friendly waiter. Great ambiance. We're looking forward to come back

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    Delicious food. Quick service. Clean establishment. Nice family owned business. Highly recommend.

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    My son is gluten free we the rest of us are not. All our food was delicious our waiter was extremely friendly( the atmosphere is very nice.

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    Food comes out too late and staff is unfriendly. I never want to use this place again.

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    All I have to say is if you want the best breakfast around this area, this is the diner to go to. Excellent selection and quality. Enjoy!

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    Great neighborhood go-to spot. Delivery is sprays pretty quick and the price is always pretty competitive as well.

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    I've been coming to the City Coffee Bar since 2025 and it's a great place. The ambiance is amazing,…read morehas a new and friendly feel to it and the staff is very attentive. I usually sit at the bar and have a drink with my food at happy hour and chill as long as I want. There's a great variety of food offered here from breakfast platters, to salads, to loaded fries and sliders and all the food I've had so far is really good! My go to is usually some loaded fries and an espresso martini at Happy Hour. It's a cafe by day and lounge at night and sometimes features a DJ on weekends. Definitely a great place to be and I can only see this place growing and being a staple in the Upper West Side. I recommend this place to ppl all the time and now I'm recommending you!

    City Coffee & Bar festive after hours spot. "AFTER HOURS IN CITY COFFEE BAR…read moreUpper West Side: Where Nights Come Alive Welcome to our nightlife atmosphere where the nights pulse with Latin rhythm, Afro beats, handcrafted cocktails flow, and the energy never fades. Here, every evening is a celebration of flavor and vibe - from the city's best Espresso Martini to smooth mojitos and spicy margaritas that keep the night alive. Feel the beats of our live DJs, the warmth of the crowd, and the irresistible Latin flair that turns ordinary nights into unforgettable memories. This is where life tastes better, music feels louder, and every moment becomes a vibe." - Website The Service is impeccable and the place is always packed and alive! It's a place that never sleeps. Toast it up, because it's definitely worth it.

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    I'm a spoiled, yet jovial New Yorker who is definitely a Consumer first. I love and embrace…read moreconvenience, great convo with strangers and love approaching tourists, asking if they need help with directions; but most importantly to dispel the negative beliefs that New Yorkers are rude!? WE find this hilarious because New Yorkers are the kindest, most compassionate and friendly people you'll ever meet. Truth be told, absolutely. Yes, we're always rushy, rushy, but our surroundings does matter; especially our restaurants, their food, service & atmosphere must be top notch. Effy's Cafe is in my neighborhood (900 Ft from my residence) and proud of it. It's a place away from home, with great hours. Including many omelettes to choose from, breakfast sandwiches, amazing pancakes, bagels with lox & cream cheese and more to satisfy your appetite. If you're on the UWS of Manhattan (104 West 96th Street) I highly recommend the Effy's Cafe to you.

    Effy's Cafe is ALWAYS delicious! No matter what you order you cannot go wrong!…read more I usually dine in person for brunch and get the amazing challah french toast (always yummy fresh berries atop) or the tuna melt and the service is next level. You feel like you're no longer in the city. It is warm and attentive but not overbearing and you are not rushed. I had a grubhub voucher from work so we ordered delivery. I am happy to say it was just as tasty when delivered. The fries were still crispy and pita that came with my bf's falafel plate was hot and steamy (and delicious) as was the labneh! My bf really loved the falafel bowl plate dish and said the falafel was crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. I had some of his pita with the labneh which was divine! Really tasty olive oil. Tuna melt was just as delicious and satisfying as in person. I was surprised the toasted bread was still crispy and not soggy at all like it often can get from take out. I also appreciate that Effys always uses only perfectly ripe avocados it is so noticeable! Also their fried pickles are dangerously good, and their prices are very reasonable. They have a $15 dine in lunch special 11 am -2 pm on weekdays

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    I'm almost hesitant to write this review, because I'm afraid of too many people finding out about…read morethis hidden gem! Lady Blue has saved me twice now, when needing to grab dinner before a Broadway show. Yesterday (Sat) we got last minute tickets to an 8pm show and had to quickly find a place for dinner. Many of the spots in the Theater District were already booked from 5:30-7:30. Some were just way overpriced. I had been to Lady Blue before and liked it, and they had 6pm availability. When we arrived, it was lively but not unbearably crowded. The place is small with a few booths, but surprisingly the hostess brought the two of us to a full booth. It felt nice and luxurious! And we did not have to wait or fight for the table at all. Our waitress was very attentive, checking on us multiple times. As others have mentioned, this place is much more than a cocktail bar - they serve a wide variety of American food (flatbreads, burgers/sandwiches, entrees) - however the cocktails are fun and interesting too. My friend got the Magic Mermaid and I got the Chai Fashioned cocktail. Hers was so fun - blue in a fishbowl looking glass with a tail fin sticking out. Mine was a unique take on the typical Old Fashioned filled with spices. Next we got bacon-wrapped dates to start - absolutely delicious. Perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors of bacon, blue cheese, and date. For mains, we both got the Lady B Burger, which was a step up from the regular burger - we were able to order as we liked it (I got the bacon on the side). It also comes with a salad but you can pay extra for fries or tots. I got truffle fries, which hit the spot. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed - the music was kind of a remix of 70s hits and newer stuff. We were able to eat at comfortable pace, pay, and leave with plenty of time before our show. I will definitely be back!

    Pre moulin rouge happy hour. Sat at the bar and they have comfortable bar stools which is a must…read more The bar tender was friendly but the drinks left much to be desired. I had their version of the lemon drop as well as another cocktail not on happy hour, one of their many espresso martinis. Both were just "meh" Also had the meatballs (also on happy hour) and while they were tasty, they were cold. Which surprised me because they came in a cast iron skillet. Cute place but I probably won't be back.

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    Prior to going to a Saturday afternoon matinee, a group of us were looking for a good brunch spot…read more I had Tanner Smiths bookmarked, so we stopped in. What a cool place! It definitely has the vibe of a speakeasy, especially with the jazz band playing. We went with the brunch special which is $35 for bottomless drinks with the purchase of an entree. It pays off if you're having more than 2 drinks and we made sure we did! Bloody Mary's were excellent! The food here was outstanding. I had the 3 Eggs Any Style and my wife had the Breakfast Flatbread. Those dishes as well as our friends were well made and delicious. If you're headed to a play or just in the area, I'd recommend stopping here to eat, drink or both!

    We came here based on a friend's recommendation and had high expectations, but the experience was…read morevery disappointing. We're three young women in the service industry and still felt completely unwelcome--the hostess told us to find our own seating even though the sign said see hostess. The bartender was rude and uninterested, standing 5 min+ at the bar without even being acknowledged. Another staff member was dismissive when closing us out and rolled her eyes when asked to take cash. The overall vibe felt like we weren't wanted, even though it was only around 11 PM. The DJ was underwhelming and the bathroom was vile. The most pleasant part was the below average $20 drinks. For an expensive, well-known spot, this was a very poor experience. Couldn't pay me to return.

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    I have driven throughout Edgewater for years and have not seen Madison Café and Grill. Thanks to…read moreYelp, my curiosity was piqued and I'm so glad that I visited. The restaurant has an interesting history. Even though the original opened in Cresskill, NJ, it unfortunately has permanently closed. However, not only is the Edgewater location amazing, but it had the guts to open during COVID (2022), survived, and is succeeding. The restaurant is beautiful inside and outside. Their decorations are tasteful, the presentation of the food is award winning, and the service is stellar. I started with a Mocha Cappuccino and it was so good. Served in a large mug, an airy/creamy top, and had the perfect amount of mocha happiness throughout. Before the meal even started, we were graciously given Za'atar (a popular Middle Eastern spice blend with an earthy, tangy, and nutty flavor, toasted sesame seeds, and sumac, with salt). It was crunchy, drizzled with oil, and I enjoyed how each thin pita bite made the spices explode all over the table. The entrees were: Strawberry French Toast. The next was the Falafel Platter (chickpeas and fava bean balls, served with tahini sauce, pickles, turnips, tomato, and mint). The last selection was the Avocado Toast (Citrus cured salmon over multigrain bread, tomatoes, onions, capers & citrus vinaigrette). Not only were all of these dishes beautifully presented, but all were filling, as well. My Avocado Toast kept me full for the rest of the day and the salmon was enjoyably salty, thin, and delicious. I noticed a dessert in their display case and ordered it. The dessert was the Riz Bil Ashta (Lebanese rice cream, infused with orange blossom water, blended with milk and cheese, and topped with crushed pistachios). This dessert tasted like a regal custard and the pistachios added an enjoyable texture that makes it recommended. Of course, I had to cap the meal with a Mocchiato. This amazing beverage followed the rest of the meal..... delicious, eyes closed good, and every sip was full-flavored. Thank you, Madison Café and Grill, for presenting a memorable meal and I wish you continued success.

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