The service was bad. The food mediocre, the hashbrowns that should've been fried were more gluey and pale. I had to ask for coffee two times and was never offered a refill. I think it's turned into a mostly tourist restaurant and they treat you accordingly.
Judi
We had a reservation but arrived early. We waited almost no time before we were seated by a gracious host. Our server was prompt and personable. The food was delicious and delivered unbelievably fast. Our invited out-of-town guest was duly impressed. A highlight of our trip.
Jennifer
Carnegie Diner is our top breakfast/brunch every time we come to NYC! Best service and best food.
Kellie
This place was great. Atmosphere is what you would expect in cafeteria style restaurants. Service was super good. Food was amazing. Go eat there!!!
Jessica
The worst avocado toast I ever had, the booths were too tight and uncomfortable. Will never return or recommend 👎🏼
Steve
A wonderful, popular spot!!! It is an iconic and delicious hot spot. Not a greasy diner, nutricious food, prepared well and with care. It is noisy and sometimes you have to wait. Make a reservation, it's quicker that way.
Traci
I had booked a 12 o'clock reservation and arrived a few minutes early. There was a line out the door and one inside as well. When I checked in, I was told we could wait outside in the line. At noon, I again approached the man working the door and asked if we were close. He told me that the 20 some people in both lines also had reservations and they would be seated first. We left without eating. 
Bob
We went to the Carnegie Deli on Sunday before a matinee in the area. The place was very busy. I went to check in for our 12:30 reservation and was rebuked by the host because it was 12:20 and he told me he was not working on 12:30 reservations yet. He then yelled at me to “GO” and get out of the restaurant. I checked in again at 12:30 and we were put in inside the restaurant in a line where we waited to be seated. Everyone else we dealt with was nice and professional. Our meal was excellent. Other than being yelled at by the host this was a very pleasant experience.
Janet
Food was great. Servers were awesome. Just a warning though. If you make a reservation on this app, Open Table, they don't have a limit to the number of people making reservations. We found out when we got there that there were a lot of other people who had a reservation at the same time that we did. We decided to wait and it took about 30 mins. We went on a Sunday morning at 11 AM. Oh and you have to wait outside.
jordan
Very bad. We made a noon reservation. The restaurant said that its reservations system didn't work and all reservations were for noon. So we had to wait a while and then we finally left.
We eat here for breakfast everytime we visit New York. The food is great, particularly the eggs Benedict, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a great New York experience.
maria
Great food! Loud, lively atmosphere! Fun time! We split a Pastrami sandwich which was loaded with lean meat! Delicious!!
Jorge
Made this reservation. Arrived at 11:25. A line outside of at least 30 people. Told by someone in the restaurant that we still needed to wait at least 1 hour. Then why to allow for reservations. Went somewhere else. This place should be taken out of OpenTable!
Melissa
Line out the door for reservations but the 2 managers (I think our server said were Nick and Tanesh (sp?)) took control of the door and organized it really quickly. Being in the business I was impressed! Got us seated very quickly. Server, Sebastian, was quick and friendly. Foid came out fast and was delicious. Had the caramel french toast and coffee. Was clean and had a good vibe. Would definitely go back!
jennie
Booked a table for 10am. Arrived at 9.55 and was not seated until 10.30 having being made to queue not once but twice. Chaotic and unorganised. What's the point in reservations if they seat walks ins before. Rude front of house. Dirty sticky menus. Crowded and uncomfortable environment to eat in. Food was ok, nothing special but big portions. Funky smell to the place. Servers hovering over you to get you out the door. Felt like you were being rushed to eat. Do not recommend. The only place we are in NYC that I wouldn't recommend.
The service was bad. The food mediocre, the hashbrowns that should've been fried were more gluey and pale. I had to ask for coffee two times and was never offered a refill. I think it's turned into a mostly tourist restaurant and they treat you accordingly.
We had a reservation but arrived early. We waited almost no time before we were seated by a gracious host. Our server was prompt and personable. The food was delicious and delivered unbelievably fast. Our invited out-of-town guest was duly impressed. A highlight of our trip.
Carnegie Diner is our top breakfast/brunch every time we come to NYC! Best service and best food.
This place was great. Atmosphere is what you would expect in cafeteria style restaurants. Service was super good. Food was amazing. Go eat there!!!
The worst avocado toast I ever had, the booths were too tight and uncomfortable. Will never return or recommend 👎🏼
A wonderful, popular spot!!! It is an iconic and delicious hot spot. Not a greasy diner, nutricious food, prepared well and with care. It is noisy and sometimes you have to wait. Make a reservation, it's quicker that way.
I had booked a 12 o'clock reservation and arrived a few minutes early. There was a line out the door and one inside as well. When I checked in, I was told we could wait outside in the line. At noon, I again approached the man working the door and asked if we were close. He told me that the 20 some people in both lines also had reservations and they would be seated first. We left without eating. 
We went to the Carnegie Deli on Sunday before a matinee in the area. The place was very busy. I went to check in for our 12:30 reservation and was rebuked by the host because it was 12:20 and he told me he was not working on 12:30 reservations yet. He then yelled at me to “GO” and get out of the restaurant. I checked in again at 12:30 and we were put in inside the restaurant in a line where we waited to be seated. Everyone else we dealt with was nice and professional. Our meal was excellent. Other than being yelled at by the host this was a very pleasant experience.
Food was great. Servers were awesome. Just a warning though. If you make a reservation on this app, Open Table, they don't have a limit to the number of people making reservations. We found out when we got there that there were a lot of other people who had a reservation at the same time that we did. We decided to wait and it took about 30 mins. We went on a Sunday morning at 11 AM. Oh and you have to wait outside.
Very bad. We made a noon reservation. The restaurant said that its reservations system didn't work and all reservations were for noon. So we had to wait a while and then we finally left.
Restaurantji Recommends
We eat here for breakfast everytime we visit New York. The food is great, particularly the eggs Benedict, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a great New York experience.
Great food! Loud, lively atmosphere! Fun time! We split a Pastrami sandwich which was loaded with lean meat! Delicious!!
Made this reservation. Arrived at 11:25. A line outside of at least 30 people. Told by someone in the restaurant that we still needed to wait at least 1 hour. Then why to allow for reservations. Went somewhere else. This place should be taken out of OpenTable!
Line out the door for reservations but the 2 managers (I think our server said were Nick and Tanesh (sp?)) took control of the door and organized it really quickly. Being in the business I was impressed! Got us seated very quickly. Server, Sebastian, was quick and friendly. Foid came out fast and was delicious. Had the caramel french toast and coffee. Was clean and had a good vibe. Would definitely go back!
Booked a table for 10am. Arrived at 9.55 and was not seated until 10.30 having being made to queue not once but twice. Chaotic and unorganised. What's the point in reservations if they seat walks ins before. Rude front of house. Dirty sticky menus. Crowded and uncomfortable environment to eat in. Food was ok, nothing special but big portions. Funky smell to the place. Servers hovering over you to get you out the door. Felt like you were being rushed to eat. Do not recommend. The only place we are in NYC that I wouldn't recommend.
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