Golden Diner is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

1. Golden Diner

8.8
123 Madison St (at Market St), New York, NY
Diner · 35 tips and reviews

JMKSJMKS: Mushroom Reuben, Black bean vongole, Dumpling soup, anything from the breakfast menu.

MarcMarc: GrubHub - NYC ExcitingNew Brgs Sept'19: Golden Chzbrger - feat. a blend of chuck, short rib, & brisket; Asn influences in form of a sesame-scallion milk bun & mushroom-kochujang sauce (spicy & funky)

Zach H.Zach Hamed: Pancakes (with berries) might be the best I’ve had in new york (even better than Clinton St. Baking Co). Chicken club and egg sandwich were also really good

Johny's Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

2. Johny's Luncheonette

8.7
124 W 25th St (btw 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 211 tips and reviews

Manuel L.Manuel Lopez-Leon: I had a Do Me An Ava Sandwich and loved it! 👅 (Pastrami, Swiss,‏ Bacon, and Russian Dressing on Hero)

Byron B.Byron Brewer: Make sure you get a fist bump from Johny before you leave.

Andrew F.Andrew Fletcher: Get the King Kong!

S&P is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

3. S&P

8.5
174 5th Ave (at W 22nd St), New York, NY
Diner · Flatiron District · 13 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: My new home for lunch in nyc from the court st maestros. Pastrami Reuben and tuna melt perfection, and sized and priced reasonably for one. Cherry lime Ricky if you’re feeling wild.

raul g.raul gutierrez: Pro tip. Empty after 3 if you can hold out for a late lunch.

Georgia L.Georgia Luddecke: Flatiron Delight with Pastrami or the Tunaberry 😋. And a Cherry Lime Rickey!

Revelie Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

4. Revelie Luncheonette

8.2
179 Prince St (btw Thompson & Sullivan), New York, NY
Diner · SoHo · 2 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Awesome French diner lunch experience: burger, onion soup, and salad all excellent.

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Grab a bar seat for a quick bite over lunch hour. Short list of elevated diner classics with a French twist. Fun atmosphere and good mix of patrons of all ages.

Empire Diner is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

5. Empire Diner

8.1
210 10th Ave (btwn 22nd St & 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Smith: Get the Greek Salad and add grilled chicken, so fresh and yummy!

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: The patty melt is “refined but not annoyingly so, ... while also insuring the correct balance of crunch (toasted rye) and ooze (Swiss cheese and caramelized onions).” Read more.

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: Amanda Freitag combines the familiar flavors of poached peaches, raspberries, candied almonds, and vanilla ice cream in her newest dessert, Peach Melba. She's also offering a Peach Fuzz cocktail.

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

6. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.1
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

Dil R.Dil Ribeiro: The sandwiches are fantastic and the milkshake is superb.

Peter K.Peter Kaiser: Over priced iconic NYC bullshit.

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This old-fashioned shop will give you a blast from the past. Try the Classic Strawberry shake. Read more.

Joe Junior is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

7. Joe Junior

8.0
167 3rd Ave (btwn 17th St & 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Gramercy Park · 92 tips and reviews

Amber V.Amber Vittoria: Inexpensive and incredible burger. Definitely top 5 in NYC for me. Friendly staff and quick service!

David S.David Schorr: This place is really called "Yo Yunior"

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Grab a counter seat and get a cheese burger. Fresh chuck, crisp char, and nice soft bun. Get your super juicy burger medium rare or rare and tell them to skip the plancha (aka don't press the burger)

Ellen's Stardust Diner is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

8. Ellen's Stardust Diner

8.0
1650 Broadway (at W 51st St), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 449 tips and reviews

™Catherine d.™Catherine de Taartenfee©: probably the best place for a nice meal, the atmosphere is super. lovely to go with kids too.

Buck B.Buck Bobroff: This place is fucking noisy

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Very touristy but totally fun…like walking into a show tune from the 1950’s with singing waiters. If only the food were as enjoyable as the atmosphere.

G's Coffee Shop is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

9. G's Coffee Shop

8.1
634 W 207th St (btwn Broadway & Cooper St), New York, NY
Diner · Inwood · 31 tips and reviews

Mary O.Mary O'Shaughnessy: Anita, Steve, Angel and team are amazing and dish up great lunch and dinner food in addition to breakfast. Try the burritos and flautas, especially!

Cat M.Cat M: Ana's chicken tacos!

Gs C.Gs Coffeeshop: Philly steak sandwiches at Gs coffee shop

Mansion Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

10. Mansion Restaurant

8.0
1634 York Ave, New York, NY
Diner · Yorkville · 65 tips and reviews

Meghan K.Meghan Kelleher: The specials are always very good! Also, try some of their Greek specials

Ruben B.Ruben Brosbe: The York Ave is without a doubt the best item on a very solid menu

Anna O.Anna Osgoodby: One of my favorite diners around the UES. The staff is great, the menu selection can't be beat and the food is delicious!

La Bonbonniere is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

11. La Bonbonniere

8.0
28 8th Ave (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

Kjell F.Kjell Fischer: wonderful breakfast for a more than fair price. try the avocado omlette

Swen G.Swen Graham: Best greasy spoon diner in the neighborhood. Breakfast anything and the club sandwich are especially good.

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Breakfast in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Don't be fooled by the fancy French name - this place serves ideal diner food.

Bus Stop Cafe is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

12. Bus Stop Cafe

8.0
597 Hudson St (Bethune St), New York, NY
Diner · West Village · 51 tips and reviews

Susan J C.Susan J Campbell: Outdoor tables are lovely, staff is friendly, food is good. Watermelon salad was great. Gazpacho very good.

Nick B.Nick Bhutani: Love the veggie burger!

A S.A S: This place has a great, quiet atmosphere, and is open at 6am. Recommended.

Bus Stop Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

13. Bus Stop Restaurant

7.7
3341 Broadway (at W 135th St), New York, NY
Diner · Manhattanville · 20 tips and reviews

Nicole L.Nicole Lopez: Amazing diner and they deliver too through grubhub or delivery.com. Try the sweet potato fries. They also have decent gyros for a diner.

Francisco T.Francisco Torres: Friendly service and good food on the cheap.

LisaLisa: Try Swiss cheese toast

Waverly Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

14. Waverly Restaurant

7.7
385 Avenue of the Americas (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
Diner · West Village · 107 tips and reviews

Caitlin C.Caitlin Clements: 24 hour classic diner. Great breakfasts served in skillets. Pie is tasty, too.

Varun S.Varun Shetty: Best diner in the city. Come late and become friends with Kumar and Bobby

Caitlin C.Caitlin Coburn: Waverly melt. Delicious. Nom Nom Nom

Murray Hill Diner is one of The 15 Best Diners in New York City.

15. Murray Hill Diner

7.6
222 Lexington Ave (at 33rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Rose Hill · 50 tips and reviews

ObedObed: The pancakes are unreal! Some of the fluffiest pancakes I’ve had in the city.

Nick H.Nick H: Great breakfast wrap options.

Katie L.Katie Lynn: So CLEAN!!!! try the Belgian Waffles, eggs and ham!