Classic NYC diner. Good food and service. On the pricey side for what it is but it goes with the location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kamil Ateş
Old American dine vibe lives here! Pancakes with mapple and butter is extra delicious. Could not get enough. Enjoy it with a cup of black coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D S
Nice classic NYC diner. Food is on point and service impeccable.
Be warned: if you go on a Saturday morning the place is full of local screaming TriBeCa toddlers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Bustamonte
Probably the best burger I've had in the city. Perfect diner vibes, great menu, great service. It's a bit pricey, but so is pretty much ever diner in the city these days. The difference is at Square Diner, you can see and taste the quality of the ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
murazzi
breakfast of this trip to New York... there are no words you just have to come and try for yourself... pancakes to capsize!!❤️❤️
Joseph Yadel Gutierrez
Very nice place best attention from Fernando he did an amazing experience as soon he saw we was with kids came with a solution for sitting nice advise ordering, then food arrived very tasty then coffee arrived really good coffee nice place to have breakfast when visiting NYC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WILMA ROSADO
I am not sure if there is a specific dish to try here. I had a coffee & avocado toast. I love diner trains. A lil pricey, but what isnt nowadays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Gerlu Roos
Classic New York Diner Charm at Its Best
Square Diner – 33 Leonard St, New York, NY 🇺🇸
A timeless New York gem nestled in the heart of Tribeca. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Square Diner offers consistent quality, classic American favourites, and that warm, no-nonsense diner atmosphere you hope for in a long-standing venue.
The service is fast, the portions generous, and the Tuna Melt is a standout — well-balanced, hearty, and satisfying. Food comes out quickly without compromising on quality.
The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, and they even have a full bar and event space if you’re planning something special.
Highly recommended if you’re in Manhattan and want the real New York diner experience done right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tinks Nobelle
It was a busy Saturday so we had to sit outside but since it was mild out, that weren't a problem. It took them a while to come take our order but when the food came it was good. I asked for pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon but got an omelette. I left it as they were busy and didn't want my food getting cold. We had to go inside to pay as no one came to give the bill but I don't know if that's the usual process. Overall, it's a nice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch but if they're busy you will feel it in wait times and maybe trying to get attention for service so be mindful if you got at a peak time or are really hungry!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Daniel Marczak
Great diner experience, the service was super nice and the food was delicious, especially the pancakes!
Great diner, amazing tuna melt and turkey sandwich! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TonyG
Very rude waiter who showed us to our seats not sure why he was so upset with us made for a disappointing experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Roman Rabinovich
Consistently good diner food with cheerful service wait times can't get long during rush, so plan accordingly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Garry
The food was great and the service made it even better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
glennc55
Been going to this diner nigh on 30 years and always our first stop on the first morning of our trips to New York. Never fails to impress with a vast array of breakfast choices although the infamous Lumberjack at $26 is hard to beat. Bacon, sausage, two eggs Canadian ham, home fries, 2 of fluffiest pancakes you will ever have, and toast with butter and grape jelly. Along coffee that’s rocket fuel, there’s not better way to start a New York visit. A great example of the dying art of the New York neighbourhood diner, if you are in TriBeCa I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Classic NYC diner. Good food and service. On the pricey side for what it is but it goes with the location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old American dine vibe lives here! Pancakes with mapple and butter is extra delicious. Could not get enough. Enjoy it with a cup of black coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice classic NYC diner. Food is on point and service impeccable.
Be warned: if you go on a Saturday morning the place is full of local screaming TriBeCa toddlers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best burger I've had in the city. Perfect diner vibes, great menu, great service. It's a bit pricey, but so is pretty much ever diner in the city these days. The difference is at Square Diner, you can see and taste the quality of the ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
breakfast of this trip to New York... there are no words you just have to come and try for yourself... pancakes to capsize!!❤️❤️
Very nice place best attention from Fernando he did an amazing experience as soon he saw we was with kids came with a solution for sitting nice advise ordering, then food arrived very tasty then coffee arrived really good coffee nice place to have breakfast when visiting NYC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am not sure if there is a specific dish to try here. I had a coffee & avocado toast. I love diner trains. A lil pricey, but what isnt nowadays.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Classic New York Diner Charm at Its Best
Square Diner – 33 Leonard St, New York, NY 🇺🇸
A timeless New York gem nestled in the heart of Tribeca. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Square Diner offers consistent quality, classic American favourites, and that warm, no-nonsense diner atmosphere you hope for in a long-standing venue.
• 🧼 Clean Restrooms – 9/10
• 🧽 Clean Floors & Seating – 9/10
• 🔥 Hot, Freshly Prepared Meals – 9/10
• 🥗 Fresh Ingredients – 9/10
• 📝 Well-Rounded Menu – 9/10
• 💰 Fair Pricing – 9/10
• 🧑🍳 Friendly & Efficient Staff – 9/10
The service is fast, the portions generous, and the Tuna Melt is a standout — well-balanced, hearty, and satisfying. Food comes out quickly without compromising on quality.
The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, and they even have a full bar and event space if you’re planning something special.
Highly recommended if you’re in Manhattan and want the real New York diner experience done right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a busy Saturday so we had to sit outside but since it was mild out, that weren't a problem. It took them a while to come take our order but when the food came it was good. I asked for pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon but got an omelette. I left it as they were busy and didn't want my food getting cold. We had to go inside to pay as no one came to give the bill but I don't know if that's the usual process. Overall, it's a nice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch but if they're busy you will feel it in wait times and maybe trying to get attention for service so be mindful if you got at a peak time or are really hungry!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great diner experience, the service was super nice and the food was delicious, especially the pancakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great diner, amazing tuna melt and turkey sandwich! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very rude waiter who showed us to our seats not sure why he was so upset with us made for a disappointing experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Consistently good diner food with cheerful service wait times can't get long during rush, so plan accordingly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was great and the service made it even better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going to this diner nigh on 30 years and always our first stop on the first morning of our trips to New York. Never fails to impress with a vast array of breakfast choices although the infamous Lumberjack at $26 is hard to beat. Bacon, sausage, two eggs Canadian ham, home fries, 2 of fluffiest pancakes you will ever have, and toast with butter and grape jelly. Along coffee that’s rocket fuel, there’s not better way to start a New York visit. A great example of the dying art of the New York neighbourhood diner, if you are in TriBeCa I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
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