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Junior's Restaurant

Diner, Dessert Shop, and Bakery$$$$

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

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Junior's Restaurant

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Ranked #5 for diners in Brooklyn
The cheesecake at Junior's Restaurant is a can't miss
"Original cheesecake is the best I've ever had."(7 Tips)
"Chocolate Mousse cheesecake for all the chocolate lovers out there!"(5 Tips)
"The strawberry shortcake cheesecake is really good!"(5 Tips)
"Strawberry cheesecake is a must have every time I visit NY.. !!!!!"(12 Tips)

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Tobi BApril 6, 2015
This location is approximately 256% cooler than the one at Times Square. The Pastrami Reuben is really nice. The cheesecake is perfect. Just fcking perfect.
James KiernanMarch 5, 2017
First time I heard of Junior's during an episode of MTV's Making the Band and Diddy made the contestants walk across the BK bridge to get him a piece of cheesecake. Now I know it's worth it!
Upvoted Oct 26, 2024
Mazi OAugust 1, 2013
They are well known for their cheese cake but I actually don't even eat it from them. They have great food; shrimp parmesean, tuna melts, and one of the best breakfasts in Brooklyn (best cheese eggs)
Pura LópezJune 20, 2013
This cheesecake really lives up to the expectations and is soft and creamy as heaven. Its sea food is quite good too. Enjoy a complimentary slice showing your New York Pass card on meals over U$S 10.-
Upvoted Oct 30, 2024
Tim BushnellSeptember 29, 2018
Great vintage restaurant fare, large portions, in an atmosphere that feels like you stepped back in time. The dessert menu is the gem and the cheesecake here is arguably the best in the city
Lydia VanWormerJanuary 13, 2016
Loved the cheesecake filling, but wasn't a huge fan of the sponge cake crust. Chocolate mouse geese cake as amaze balls though!! Definitely rich enough to share!! :)
Avneesh KohliNovember 22, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Check out all the cool Brooklyn memorabilia on the walls! This place is more than a restaurant that makes good cheesecake - it’s an institution
LA TONYA WADEMay 19, 2015
The cheesecake, rugelach, danishes, chocolate chocolate cake, chicken parm, chicken salad bacon club, corned beef pastrami sandwich, shrimp, BBQ chicken shrimp or rib combos.
Tariq AhmadNovember 16, 2017
Can't go wrong with any cheesecake flavor. If you're adventurous, get the New Yorker Cake Shake, which is a milkshake topped with a full slice of cheesecake.
PureWowAugust 5, 2016
Sure, it’s totally touristy, but there’s a reason their creamy, not-too-sweet cheesecake has been an NYC must-have since 1950. Read more
Village VoiceApril 9, 2015
The "Something Different," a self-proclaimed sandwich of brisket served between 2 perfectly seasoned potato pancakes with jus, sour cream, and applesauce on the side, is spectacular.
Gabriel HayesMarch 13, 2016
The best cheesecakes in all of New York City. My favorites are the Devils Food, the raspberry and the classic.
Valerie SecklerMay 10, 2012
Roasted by White Coffee, Junior's Brooklyn Blend satisfies. It calls to mind La Colombe Corsica coffee & rich Porto Rico roasts. JBB arabica beans are Central & South American. Cups are bottomless.
Steff HindMarch 7, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Huge plates of food. Make sure you head to the Brooklyn location over the Manhattan ones. Chocolate fudge cakes is delish
ern kAugust 13, 2016
Breakfast is good food average cheese cake very good .the bar on the side was the spot years ago had to cancel plans because of the bartender lol wonder if he's still there.
George WaltersApril 13, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Greatest Cheesecake in the world. Also great sandwiches. You basically can't go wrong here.
Cheston LeeSeptember 24, 2017
Don’t leave without trying the cheesecake! Juniors is one of the greats in Brooklyn; the melting pot of late night dining and strong drinks at the bar.
Peggy LiFebruary 19, 2018
When you walk in, you can buy whole cheesecakes (different sizes available) from the bakery on your right OR individual slices of cheesecake from the takeout counter on your left.
Thomas Vander WalFebruary 13, 2020
The cheesecake is worth the visit and may, just maybe, change your cheesecake ratings you have used in your life prior.
Lucy MariaMarch 10, 2020
This place has some of the best cheesecake. The chocolate mousse cheesecake was so rich and yummy!
Nicolas BrugneauxDecember 7, 2018
The classic cheesecake is the best you can get. The portions are very much American though - meaning ludicrously big. Worth your time 100%.
Jake SmithOctober 19, 2013
Even if you're by yourself, post up at the bar, order a slice of cheesecake (obviously) and one of their extremely strong drinks (something with Grenadine maybe?). Strike up a conversation. Repeat.
Thomas NgoMay 7, 2013
Original cheesecake is the best I've ever had. If you order an egg cream, get vanilla as chocolate is too sweet and strawberry has chunks of not so flavorful strawberry in it.
john hutchesonJanuary 25, 2014
For the love for all that is good, get the cheesecake. Tom Robbins (not the motivational guy) dedicated a chapter to this cheesecake in one of his novels. Yes, it is that good..
Omer ZachAugust 15, 2015
The original cheesecake is the way to go.
Mark TurokMarch 18, 2015
Great burgers. Twin deli sandwiches--- pastrami and corned beef. Great pickles and slaw at table good soup BEST CHEESECAKE ON EARTH period!
Jessica WickhamNovember 29, 2016
Great American Diner with great breakfasts. Can recommend the eggs Benedict and omelettes!
Jeff S.November 5, 2015
Juniors has the best cheesecake EVER... The oreo cookie cheesecake from Sweet Lady Jane in LA might be the only thing that compares to Juniors
Jeremy SullivanJuly 29, 2017
The crabbed stuffed shrimp is sooooo good. It's really filling. I had to take 2 home. They give you 4 of them and they are the size of golf balls, plus 2 sides
Mei TamJanuary 15, 2019
Been here 10+ times
The strawberry cheesecake or strawberry cheese pies are heavy but so delicious!!!!
Chris CooksonJanuary 29, 2012
if you are a college student in the area, it's a PERFECT place to go before getting dropped off by parents. Otherwise, make sure to go there during Brooklyn Restaurant Week for a massive feast for $25
Jim TaylorApril 9, 2015
While Juniors is a full service restaurant and bar serving classic American fare, it isn’t the steak or fish you come here for. As the name suggests, you come here for the cheesecake. Read more
Cuppy CakeAugust 24, 2013
This place is amazing, service is better than 42nd street cause its tourist spot, they serve corn bread & roll, ambiance is awesome.near from mall.
salma mansoorJune 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the devil's chocolate cheese cake!! OMG chocolate so rich and perfect amount of sweetness and the delicious melt in your mouth cheesecake. YUM YUM and moree YUM
Sherry GrubmanNovember 23, 2021
The sandwich was nothing to write home about, but the complimentary beets, pickles and slaw were amazingly good. The topper was the excellent Black & White cookies.
Bond StreetOctober 3, 2016
"It’s known for cheesecake but more than that the real main attraction there is people watching!" - Aya Kanai, executive fashion director - Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Read more
Gabriel HayesMarch 13, 2016
The pastrami sandwiches on rye are awesome. Some of the best in NYC.
Jenn ZhangFebruary 24, 2015
Excellent excellent cheesecake of course. Food is no better than fast food diner.
Phillip JamesNovember 3, 2012
Yesterday Phillip had lunch at Five Guys in Downtown Brooklyn. Today Phillip returns and is looking forward to lunch and cherry cheese cake at Junior's! The cherry cheese cake is delicious! Yum!
Food NetworkOctober 2, 2014
Rocco DiSpirito has started spreadin' the news: Junior's Cheesecake & Desserts is a Brooklyn icon with the best New York-style cheesecake in the state. Read more
ドーラMarch 7, 2011
My favorite cake is the *chocolate mousse cheesecake* combining a layer of cheesecake on the bottom with a top layer of light creamy chocolate mousse and then covered in a chocolate coating.
toluFebruary 17, 2015
Loved that the honey mustard that my chicken tenders came with had a hint of horseradish
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The famous no. 1 original cheesecake is the best cheesecake in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
Anthony GilbertAugust 16, 2013
Junior's is an institution in Brooklyn...great food across the board, excellent service, and be sure to order the strawberry cheese cake.
Empanada LadyMay 5, 2015
Omg the fried chicken with corn on the Cobb and mash tators! Drove all the way from jersey.. Oh yeah! #cyndiempandalady is a true fan...
IstarirayJanuary 22, 2018
Huge patties! :)) And the best original cheese cake in Brooklyn
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 29, 2013
The New York Cheesecake. It is worth it to take the trip to Brooklyn to see the original and get a sense of old Brooklyn Read more
Tanika TalbertJune 18, 2016
French toast and Canadian Bacon was good. Original cheesecake was good too.
Daree Allen NievesJuly 10, 2015
Just come for dessert. My sandwich was barely lukewarm. Same for friend. Took a long time for anyone to ack our party of 7. Had to walk around to get assistance. Apple crumb cheesecake was good.
Hotel IndigoAugust 19, 2013
Tempt your taste buds with a slice of Black Forest, made with Black Forest cherries and Meyer’s rum, or dig into a bowl of chocolate pudding with whipped cream.

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