9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC
Pearl Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

1. Pearl Diner

6.5
212 Pearl St (at Fletcher St), New York, NY
Diner · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The tiny stand-alone diner has been around since the early 1960s and still serves affordable breakfast specials, burgers and homemade soup. Read more.

Star On 18 Diner Cafe is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

2. Star On 18 Diner Cafe

6.6
128 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 29 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Visitors strolling along the High Line frequently drop by for its Mediterranean dinners, which are offered alongside the standard American diner fare. Read more.

Square Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

3. Square Diner

7.8
33 Leonard St (at Varick St), New York, NY
Diner · Tribeca · 56 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Inside its familiar blue, chrome fitted exterior, you’ll find red vinyl booths, wood-paneled walls decorated with pictures of celebrities, and a menu of Greek and American fare. Read more.

Hector's Cafe & Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

4. Hector's Cafe & Diner

6.1
44 Little West 12th St (Washington St), New York, NY
Diner · Meatpacking District · 26 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Sitting under the High Line, Hector’s Cafe & Diner is the go-to spot for all-day breakfast and Italian dishes. Read more.

Neptune Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

5. Neptune Diner

7.4
31-05 Astoria Blvd (at 31st St), Astoria, NY
Diner · 92 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Voted best diner in Queens by the Daily News, this “ultimate Greek” establishment serves excellent lamb and chicken gyro platters alongside American staples, like burgers and turkey clubs. Read more.

Colonnade is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

6. Colonnade

7.1
2001 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY
Diner · Grant City · 24 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Since it was built in 1975, Colonnade Diner, on 2001 Hylan Blvd., has served Staten Island’s for over forty years. Today, this 24-hour “veteran option” is still run by the Platis family. Read more.

Bel Aire Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

7. Bel Aire Diner

7.9
3191 21st St (at Broadway), Astoria, NY
Diner · 109 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Bel Aire Diner is open 24 hours a day. It is owned and operated by Argyris Dellaportas. His hard work is one of the reasons why the Daily News named Bel Aire New York’s best diner in 2001 and 2005. Read more.

Jackson Hole is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

8. Jackson Hole

8.7
6935 Astoria Blvd N, East Elmhurst, NY
Burger Joint · 91 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The family run business is best known for its 7 oz. burgers, made from a special blend of house-aged beef. Jackson Hole also offers a variety of Tex-Mex dishes, breakfast options and vegetarian meals. Read more.

Kellogg's Diner is one of 9 of the Last Stand-Alone Diners in NYC.

9. Kellogg's Diner

518 Metropolitan Ave (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · East Williamsburg · 163 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: As a longtime Williamsburg favorite since 1973,  Kellogg’s diner has become the go-to greasy spoon thanks to its 24-hour menu. Read more.