The Bowery Diner
(Now Closed)Diner$$$$
NoLita, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and The Wall Street Journal
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The Wall Street JournalApril 5, 2012The Bowery Diner serves breakfast until 5 p.m., dishing morning staples like omelettes, granola and Belgian waffles—served with not-so-standard bacon, frozen custard and chocolate sauce. Read more
7th.ListJanuary 13, 2012Insider View: The menu consists of Reuben, double-patty burgers, and for contemporary eats check out Long Island duck salad and French-y stuff like steak tartare...open till 2 a.m. on weekends
The New YorkerAugust 8, 2012“Though it doesn’t always succeed at either, Bowery Diner’s menu aspires to satisfy adult cravings as well as childhood ones.” When in doubt, order one of their creamy milkshakes. Read more
TJune 14, 2013Mac & cheese w/ bacon is tasty, nice portion too. What the people really want to know: wifi p/w: pancakes
Allegra MarroneApril 22, 2012Sangria is unbelievably amazing!!! The new daily specials is a great way to taste some of the other awesome dishes from chef. The fried chicken is amazing too!
Sabrina BMarch 30, 2013Pricier then most diners, but location. Great food and atmosphere. Full of the after bar crowd in black tie and gowns. Try the PB Cake shake.
Stella DancerellaApril 4, 2012Amazing cocktails. Teaches of Peaches is my fav. Mackerel ceviche, shotgun sandwich (tar tar, capers and aoili on a hero) and their rueben are my recs.
Léna Le RollandAugust 25, 2013The bacon is perfect !!! Pancakes are good too ! The terrace is a little noisy but the inside is fine.
LillianOctober 20, 2012A bit overpriced compared to Brooklyn / Queens, but after all, this is Manhattan... The over easy eggs were cooked to perfection, the bacon was DELISH! Service was good. =)
James DelJanuary 27, 2013The ten dollar spiked milkshakes are worth every penny. Chocolate mousse cake and peanut butter with Maker's, can't go wrong.
Victoria WongApril 28, 2013Pricier than the average diner, then again its not the typical diner. The onion rings are so good. Its real onions, lightly battered and seasoned well
Tara HusbandJuly 20, 2012•Tip For Parents•. They have crayons and hats to color. They also have Diner postcards so have your kids hand write someone. P.s. My daughter did not like the homemade whip cream on her shake.
Michael GalpertMarch 15, 2012The grilled cheese ($5 during the day, $9 at night), features a great salty/creamy combo of cheddar and Swiss, plus garlic and herbs.
Tony TaylorAugust 1, 2012Pretty good spot but seemed like the diner wanted to be more of a bar than a diner. Chef a little over the top with trying to make the food creative. Make sure you read menu in detail. Shakes are good
Jenni lee cocktail is unreal. raw scallops app, awesome. If u love ruebens, the house cured and smoked meat melts in your mouth
Camilla BurrowNovember 7, 2012Not to be missed. Amazing service. Amazing shakes. Amazing eggs. Amazing pancakes
Kat VNovember 10, 2012If you are going to schlep all the way to the Bowery you should be getting Chinese food. This place is subpar and the chocolate bacon waffles aren't all that great
If you need something refreshing, try the Greek salad - anchovies included, sometimes dolmades, and NO lettuce. Yum.- Allegra MarroneFebruary 25, 2012The fried chicken is awesome! The Bowery Special burger is also amazing with its house made pastrami. Happy eating!
Tyler BrockDecember 22, 2012The bacon here is amazing. If you don't like it or "only eat turkey bacon", you have no soul.
Katie ArcatiJanuary 29, 2012Food was delish (ceviche, mussels, snapper) and service was great, but check the fish...had to send ours back b/c it was raw in the middle!
Rich Wolf RubelFebruary 13, 2012Great fatty flavorful corned beef Ruben! Get the salad with it instead of fries to balance it out! ;-)
Mac and cheese and fries at 2am is the best. Don't even consider it for a normal lunch or dinner
Andrew RiellyJanuary 13, 2013Phenomenal service, delicious high quality food, true Americana... One of NYCs finest diners.
Devin P-BFebruary 17, 2012The atmosphere is amazing and the food is on point. Ask for the Mac and Cheese and a Stella Artois.
Destine OzuygurApril 29, 2012Clearly the "popular tip" on my foursquare today was left by a particularly pretentious non-diner-friendly denizen of hell because this place left us feeling perfectly content and cozy.
Josephine SonMarch 7, 2012Reuben and donuts were great! Wanna go back to try the Colombian breakfast and duck confit hash!
Brian Anthony HernandezMay 13, 2013Get the chicken and waffles. Otherwise, just go home because you're doing it wrong!
Tanya RobinsonAugust 1, 2013Keep it simple & you must be OK. You'll be in a diner, but with a great vibe. Keep expectations under control. BTW-If they screw something up they won't correct it without a strong demand from you.
Boberto PatricioMarch 4, 2012Pricey, bacon is wonderfully crispy, best for late night burgers or raw bar
Jason KaplerJanuary 19, 2014Bruno the manager is terrific. Hands on and experience focused. My kinda guy.
Xande MacedoJuly 12, 2012They have Stumptown coffee and La Marzocco espresso machine. 2 out of 3 covered.
Diner right out of a Hollywood movie! Great place! Breakfast is really good!
Mallorie RosenbluthSeptember 7, 2013This place misses with its efforts to be an upscale/ hip diner and comes off as trying too hard. Selection doesn't meet diner cravings, aren't particularly good, and are overpriced. Avoid delivery.
Julie TangJanuary 19, 2012Burgers are good but go w/fries option - the greens are literally just a few lettuce leaves
michael liuAugust 20, 2012This place is definitely just selling the atmosphere. The food it's alright. A bit overpriced. But the service is good.
Benjamin PalmerFebruary 19, 2012Most things are not especially good here but the steak salad is great. Good steak, spicy.
Village VoiceFebruary 28, 2012Village Voice is excited to have The Bowery Diner at the 2012 ChoiceEats food fest! Full list of restaurants here:
Happy hour now moved later: 6-8pm. Half off all drinks and oysters FTW.
Allison E.June 2, 2012I'm conviced this is a shared kitchen with the Bowery mission. Expect poop for food. Only diner in America without American cheese !!!!
Leslie QDecember 4, 2013My latest experience was not-so-good—enough to make me question ever coming back here again.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 388-0052
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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