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New York City's Top Diners
Johny's Luncheonette is one of New York City's Top Diners.

1. Johny's Luncheonette

8.7
124 W 25th St (btw 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 210 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try the Curious George ($6.95), which includes three fried eggs, French fries in the sandwich (Yay!), 3 strips of bacon, 2 slices of melted cheese, and two pieces of boiled luncheon meat ham. Read more.

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of New York City's Top Diners.

2. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Sit at the counter and enjoy the best Philly Cheese Steak outside of Philly! Also good are the hot pastrami sandwich and the egg cream.

Royal Coach Diner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

3. Royal Coach Diner

7.7
3260 Boston Rd (E Gun Hill Rd), Bronx, NY
Diner · Allerton · 44 tips and reviews

Myra H.Myra Hill: I had a very delicious blackened grilled pasta today. The diner is the best in the Bronx.

La Bonbonniere is one of New York City's Top Diners.

4. La Bonbonniere

8.2
28 8th Ave (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

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.

Jackson Hole is one of New York City's Top Diners.

5. Jackson Hole

8.8
6935 Astoria Blvd N, East Elmhurst, NY
Burger Joint · 92 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: A true NY staple. Many people come here for lunch/dinner, but the real meal starts at breakfast. The waffles are crispy and light. The home fries have the skin on. The eggs are on point. Eat here.

Shopsin's General Store is one of New York City's Top Diners.

6. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Who knew that combining two of our favorite things (pancakes and mac & cheese) could be so righteous! Get the Mo’Betta and find out for yourself. Cash only.

Family Corner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

7. Family Corner

8.4
21-02 31st St (at 21st Ave.), Astoria, NY
Diner · 24 tips and reviews

Max N.Max Nepstad: Great place! Immediately felt part of the family. Jenny can hook you up with the Cofone breakfast wrap, as recommended by Joey C - it's great!

Empire Diner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

8. Empire Diner

7.9
210 10th Ave (btwn W 22nd St & W 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 128 tips and reviews

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.

Kane's Diner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

9. Kane's Diner

44-15 College Point Blvd (at Pople Ave), Flushing, NY
Diner · 38 tips and reviews

Nickie B.Nickie Balboa: Try the jack cheddar & bacon browns! Comes with pancakes and eggs. So delicious! And they give you a coffee pot!!

Ellen's Stardust Diner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

10. Ellen's Stardust Diner

8.1
1650 Broadway (at W 51st St), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 450 tips and reviews

Alexandria C.Alexandria Cherry: We love Ellen's! Come here every time we visit New York. It is loud but SO much fun. The wait staff are all Broadway-hopefuls and they make the experience totally worth it.

Vynl is one of New York City's Top Diners.

11. Vynl

756 9th Ave (btwn 51st St & 50th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 255 tips and reviews

Diana S.Diana Salameh: There is nothing not to love about Vynl. Reasonably priced, delicious food, great service. It's a fun little treasure. Lots of Broadway celebs in and out around showtime.

Landmark Diner is one of New York City's Top Diners.

12. Landmark Diner

7.5
158 Grand St (at Centre St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · SoHo · 55 tips and reviews

Varun S.Varun Shetty: A gem. A hole in the wall. Don't outsmart yourself - egg and cheese on a roll. The lady who seats you and serves the food is a total sweetheart (aka she called me baby).

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is one of New York City's Top Diners.

13. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.2
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

James S.James Sims: Great old-fashioned cherry coke... with actual syrup.