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- 930 Fulton St., Clinton Hill 11238
- 718-622-4679
Three Letters
French-inspired comfort food in a Clinton Hill diner. Burgundy leather booths and a checkerboard tile floor make for a refreshing break from Brooklyn’s reclaimed wood fetish. The moules pouti... read more
- 1229 Boardwalk W., Coney Island 11224
- 718-942-4200
Tom's Coney Island
Legendary Prospect Heights diner expands to the boardwalk. Still family run, taking along hospitality experience that dates back to 1936. Breakfast is the meal to hit (things are wrapping up by din... read more
- 230 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-230-5551
Dizzy's on 5th
After fourteen years of bringing comfort food love to Seventh Avenue, this fine diner opens a spin-off. Prime corner spot with outdoor seating, retro-chic digs. Menu gets a revamp for new locale, b... read more
- 241 Bowery, Lower East Side 10012
- 212-388-0052
The Bowery Diner
Mathieu Palombino does for diner grub what his Motorino did for pizza. Reubens, burgers, and onion rings cover your comfort food cravings. As this is the modern Bowery, find also: raw bar, steamed ... read more
- 207 W. 14th St., West Village 10011
- 212-858-5001
Coppelia
Julian Medina’s Latino mini-empire (Toloache, Yerba Buena) adds a Cuban diner to the mix. Spruced-up luncheonette with checkerboard floors, cushy booths, long marble bar. Pull up to a s... read more
- 115 Delancey St. , Lower East Side 10002
- 212-420-8153
Olympic Restaurant
One stop shop for greasy, gritty diner food to settle your hangry stomach. Standard NY diner fare: omelets, egg sandwiches, challah french toast. Starting at 5am, it opens just as the nightclub wor... read more
- 220 Prospect Park W., Windsor Terrace 11215
- 718-788-9700
Windsor Café
Super-comfortable neighborhood diner. Casual, kind of malt shoppe feel from brick walls, pressed tin ceilings, wood seats. Look to the laminated menu for page after page of slightly classed-up dine... read more
- 119 7th Ave., Chelsea 10011
- 212-414-1717
Cafeteria
Gooey mac-n-cheese, sweet potato fries, and fried chicken with waffles served 24 hours. Staff is known for falling behind, service is generally sub-par. Simple setup, close-spaced tables. Outdoor s... read more
- 514 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-4502
Kellogg's Diner
Neon legend illuminating busy East Williamsburg corner since the '70s. Still has a classic diner vibe, although recent makeover has glammed it up some. Food's not much, but there's plenty to choose... read more
- 1619 86th St., Bay Ridge 11214
- 718-331-2221
Vegas Diner
Vintage beacon for late-night Bensonhurst revelers. Reliable diner fare doesn't warrant a special trip (despite hefty Greek omelettes), although Rainbow Cake does. A peacock's spectrum of colored a... read more
- 124 W. 25th St. , Chelsea 10001
- 212-243-6230
Johny's Grill & Luncheonette
Hollywood retro meats Manhattan classic. Counter manned by classic New Yawk Italian man in a white T with a heart-shaped tattoo. Split pea soup, western omelettes, hashbrowns highlights classic din... read more
- 97 St. Marks Pl., East Village 10009
- 212-677-9001
Yaffa Cafe
This 24/7 kitschy and funky American diner is an East Village landmark; when it opened in 1983, it transformed St. Marks Pl. from a danger zone into a bohemian-filled dining and relaxing mecca. Tho... read more
- 105-29 Metropolitan Ave., Jackson Heights
- 718-520-8514
Eddie's Sweet Shop
A Norman Rockwell scene, except for the adolescent boys slinging treats in Rocawear and trucker hats. Malts, shakes, and egg creams made with life-affirming homemade ice cream and big gobs of nosta... read more
- 1821 Emmons Ave., Bay Ridge
- 718-934-1288
El Greco Diner
Hot Russian girls flipping standard diner menu in old-timey, hipster fave. Classic chrome and banquette greasy spoon down by the bay. Ruski equivalent of Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg. Tight peop... read more
- 858 9th Ave., Downtown Manhattan 10019
- 646-430-9913
Route 66 Cafe
Take a trip down South in this casual Hell's Kitchen hot spot. Intimate atmosphere makes sipping milkshakes and cocktails a double treat. read more
- 146 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-8780
Kasia's
Family-run Polish diner somehow surviving mass turnover on Bedford. Bestest breakfast around isn't hurting their chances. Omelettes, kielbasa, kasha, and fresh-squeezed juices get things started. F... read more
- 212 W. 57th St., Midtown West 10019
- 212-977-1957
Brooklyn Diner
Bait and switch in the name here, as maître d's and $20 chopped salads aren't exactly the stuff of BK lunch counters. Strong on classics, name-checks a chunk of Kings County sub-tribes. Pastr... read more
- 212 Pearl St. , Lower Manhattan 10038
- 212-344-6620
Pearl Street Diner
Pearl Street institution. Best cheeseburgers and curly fries in the Financial District, plus all-day-long breakfasts. Everything a diner should have: comfy booths, fast and friendly service, delic... read more
- 2896 Broadway, Upper West Side 10025
- 212-662-7900
Deluxe
Affordable, upscalish diner a big hit with Columbia folk. Morningside mornings start with make-your-own three-egg omelettes. Luncheonette middays cover BLTs and quiches of the day. Rotating daily s... read more
- 328 Dekalb Ave, Clinton Hill 11205
- 7188571462
Mike's Coffee Shop
Tight-knit setting that will remind you of being at your grandparents' house. Wake up to french toast and eggs for breakfast. Devour a triple-decker pastrami sandwich for brunch. Take a dive into t... read more
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