50 Best Diners near Carlstadt

“Real food! Very happy with breakfast and service.“

“1st time visiting,the staff were lovely and food amazing On my next visit I will be back“

“I really enjoyed this place. It has some retro charm. It even had a Photos booth and the food was good. The desserts were amazing. Largest milkshake I’ve ever seen in person and the staff was really nice and friendly and Alfredo the manager was really good guy.“

“I liked the menu options a lot, a good variety of diner food w/ some French inspired dishes. Our waiter was funny and really nice lol. Place is kinda small, but we didn’t have to wait at all even though it’s a no res spot. They gave us a small ice cream and whipped cream dessert for new years 🥹 Overall, I had higher expectations for the food based on the price points so was a little disappointed

- French onion soup ($19): 7/10, I LOVE French onion soup, but the broth wasn’t as flavorful or onion-y as I would’ve liked. Was pretty excited about this but disappointed. It was filled to the brim, which is great in theory, but it was lowkey hard to start eating it without it spilling over
- Patty melt ($21): 8/20, pretty solid, but lowkey reminds me of the melt from Waffle House lol
- Fries: 7/10, standard
- Complimentary ice cream w/ whipped cream: 7/10, standard ice cream, but it was nice that it was free 🥹

*Note: Wanna try their escargot and steak next time“

“Thanksgiving Day Special was amazing !!!! If you come to NYC, you better eat at this place !!!! Off the hook…… Amazing !!!!!“

“Excellent diner overall. Highly recommend.“

“Empire Diner is more than just a diner, it’s an institution of Chelsea. Pricier than your average diner, their cuisine takes on daring takes of original flavors. Massive drink list and a very cool atmosphere to boot. Across from Clement Clarke Moore Park and just under an amazing art mural. This is a place to impress and you will be impressed by this spot.“

“I didn’t expect a full blown broadway show experience in a restaurant! If you want show tunes and pop music served with a plate of great food then this is the place for you! Our server Brandi M. belted out a wicked version of The wizard and I! I ordered the BLT with avocado and waffle fries and my friend ordered the chicken and waffles. Both were delicious.“

“Fantastic food and staff. The cocktails are great too.“

“Lovely typical American diner, very clean with professional staff. The food is exactly what you'd want it to be; we had a breakfast burrito and avocado toast with poached eggs which we perfectly cooked. Free refills on the coffee was brilliant too. We were there about 8:45 and were seated straight away, order was taken promptly and the food arrived without any real wait. Definitely recommend.“

“Just to start this review off, a word of advice...do not order pick up via Seamless from this diner. Every time I have done this, without exception, I have had to stand and wait as my order hasn't even been started yet - and I do arrive at designated pick up time. Interestingly if you order delivery it arrives in 15 mins:) That aside, this is hands down the best diner food I have encountered. It never fails to amaze me when I see the lines outside Gramercy Diner where the food is terrible when this place is so much better!! Highly recommended, with the atmosphere and decor of a classic diner should you choose to eat in rather than take away.“

“We called for breakfast to start the day.....with snow on the ground something warm was needed.... we had double poached eggs on toast with home fries.....corn beef hash with poached eggs.... all tasted great and cooked perfectly.... hot chocolate was great.... service and welcome was great.... forgot to take before picture🫣“

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE+1(8O5)-41O 5OO2 NO NONSENSE AND GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!“

“Great American Diner, proper homely food. I had the spinach and mushroom omelette which comes with fries (mini roast potato's) and sourdough toast, also ordered some black coffee and orange juice.

Great portions (not too big) and excellent value for money.

It was also nice to see so many locals / regulars dining there (the waitress knew their usual, which is always a good sign).“

“This diner is excellent. Food and service fantastic. Great vibe! We came to NY from London for Christmas and my son's 40th and wanted an iconic diner. Thank you to Genevieve and staff for your fantastic welcome! Sarah“

“Had breakfast there twice. Once solo and the next time with my wife. Consecutive Tuesdays. Just there this morning, after the golf range at Chelsea Piers. It's a combination of Greek and Mexican specialties. I have sampled the eggs overeasy with corned beef and this time had three poached eggs with fresh tomato and feta, home fries and coffee. All wonderful. My wife had fried eggs with ham on top of grilled taco. She loved it. This is a top notch diner with excellent service.“

“The stuff are accommodating and nice.“

“Classic American diner, lovin it“

“unbelievable this was our 1st time at Ray's! The atmosphere, service, menu and food all outstanding! We'll be back over and over.“

“Maria was a wonderful waitress. The food was excellent. Thanks for a memorable dinner“

“Amazing breakfast and we where very well looked after👍💵good price“

“Came over for a breakfast after going to the 9 AM Trinity Church service and was not disappointed! Service was outstanding, and our lovely waitress Cathy recommended the incredible Manhattan wrap. Kids got great chocolate chip pancakes as well. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!!“

“Amazing food as always. Been three times so far and I will be back again this week for more 👌🏻“

“Everything I've had here has been amazingly good. Best Gyro platter. Good pastrami sandwich. Meatloaf dinner was great. Fries are awesome. What's best is the courteous and fast service.“

“Delicious food. You get a lot of food for the price. Great NYC diner!“

“Jean’s has such a great vibe — effortlessly cool, intimate, and lively at the same time. The atmosphere makes it perfect for a date or a fun night out. The food is consistently delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the cocktails are standout — balanced, creative, and dangerous in the best way. The music and crowd add to the energy without overwhelming the space. Service is friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel smooth and welcoming. Jean’s never disappoints and is always a good time“

“le brunch le plus incroyable de New York, Des pancakes exceptionnel en quantité gargantuesque Beaucoup de choix et un service très sympathique“

“The service is exactly what you expect to get in nyc. Efficient and quick but you don’t feel rushed to stand leave abruptly. If you’re comparing this diner food to diners in parts of America that have a population of 4 then it is subpar but for an urban city I give it a 4/5. Metroooooo“

“Great food and service, highly recommended“

“Fantastic food awesome service. 10/10 from me“

“We love Colonial Diner and have been going there for years. They have the best food and best staff, along with an amazing atmosphere. My three year old asks to go there for practically every meal and we are always greeted like family when we walk through the door. This is the best diner I’ve ever been to. Run -don’t walk- and get ANYTHING from the menu; you won’t regret it!“

“Stopped by this last weekend with family. I was totally blown away by the outstanding food and friendly service. Highly recommended for your next dining experience.“

“Everything about this diner was great. Food, service, cleanliness. Would definitely go back on my next trip to New York!! 🍔🍗🥓“

“Stopped by Tria Bakery Cafe Diner while waiting out a 2-hour wait at Golden Diner. We were starving and didn’t want to stand around in the cold, and this place ended up being the perfect move. It’s only about a 6-minute walk from Golden Diner, and we were able to sit down, stay warm, and enjoy good food and coffee while we waited. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and exactly what we needed. Definitely glad we came here.“

“It's 2026 and you get a great super filling breakfast at a price you cannot imagine!
Toast, 2 good size hash browns and 2 eggs just for $6! Big coffee mug just for $2.
Great vintage ambience and warm staffs. You guys are amazing and wish you all the great things!“

“First time there today! Best Western Omelet I've ever had. Could barely finish it. Louie, the owner is a joy to talk with. You have to go check it out! Lunch menu looks great too. Parking right across the street. Will be there again next week“

“Wait staff was friendly and you were not pushed to finish dinner. We had the shrimp po' boy and the grilled ribeye open face steak sandwich. I asked for my French fries to be extra crispy and they were delicious. After driving for almost 5 hours, sitting in rush hour traffic and construction, this diner made our day and on a really great note.“

“This place is a real gem. It’s quick, the service is great and it’s very efficient – exactly what you’d expect from a breakfast spot“

“The Waverly Diner is my office away from the office and my home away from home. Now that I no longer live in the city, I still meet my tenants, brokers and associates at the Waverly Diner when I come up to New York each month to check on my six historic townhouses in the West Village. The food may be your typical diner fare, but the staff is A++ and they’re there and they care!“

“le brunch le plus incroyable de New York, Des pancakes exceptionnel en quantité gargantuesque Beaucoup de choix et un service très sympathique“

“Breakfast was amazing. Really southern food cooked to perfection. The grits were really good. I'm funny with scrambled eggs but they were a 10 out of 10! The owner was friendly patient and had excellent customer service.This is my new spot.“

“What an amazing place to have breakfast we both had the big breakfast’s one with waffles and I had the French toast! Utterly delicious and throughly recommend a visit. We are on holiday from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 so glad I found this place and we will be back with our children next year.“

“good food. good prices. good staff. all around good time“

“Thank you to Becky and the Legends team - Franco who made sure we had everything. Had a lovely evening celebrating my brothers 30th here. The staff were attentive, friendly, welcoming and my son had the best evening being the waiter! Becky you made his night paying him for his help 😊 food was great and the atmosphere was lovely. Look forward to coming back x“

“Really good pastrami and friendly service.“

“I pass this restaurant most mornings going to work. Today since was early for work I went in to get breakfast (take out). Debra automatically spotted me in the crowded restaurant I let her know I wanted to Take my food to go. She got me a menu, came back took my order. Food didn’t take long. Whoever the lady was that took my payment was rude put my card on the counter with the slip for me to sign. She should have handed me my card. Debra made sure that I was aware my card was on the counter. She said put your card don’t forget about it. I would definitely go back for Debra’s world class service.“

“Max and Mike were absolutely PHENOMENAL!! Last minute and on the spot we decided to do dinner at the hotel. They served all 10 of us and we left the entire experience in awh! They handled our large group with such TLC— and we aren’t an easy group!! The BEST part of our trip was the food and service they provided ✨✨ (the atmosphere also feels so private even though it isn’t… lovely feels)“

“Hospitable staff. Great Cheeseburger Deluxe. Fries weren't greasy. Lettuce and tomato was fresh. Coffee was good. Bathroom was clean.“

“The beste place for breakfast lunch and dinner. Fast and friendly staff and great food. My go to place when visiting New York“

“Nice atmosphere and everything tasted wonderful. The only thing that would make this place better would be mimosas!“