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Diner-To-Do List
M. Wells is one of Diner-To-Do List.

1. M. Wells

2117 49th Ave (at 21st St.), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s worth the trip out to L.I.C. for the first-rate breakfast menu here, like fried pickled pork tongue and smoked salmon blinis. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

City Island Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

2. City Island Diner

8.0
304 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY
Diner · City Island · 7 tips and reviews
Shopsin's General Store is one of Diner-To-Do List.

3. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of Diner-To-Do List.

4. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Lime Rickey: Considering the alarming color, a truly delicious thing. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations

Stage Deli is one of Diner-To-Do List.

5. Stage Deli

834 7th Ave (btwn W 53rd & W 54th St.), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 47 tips and reviews

VeronicaVeronica: The pastrami is the best in New York! Slather it in Stage Deli mustard and eat some sour pickles!

Manhattan Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

6. Manhattan Diner

8.0
2532 Broadway (btwn 93rd St & 94th St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper West Side · 66 tips and reviews
Cafe Luxembourg is one of Diner-To-Do List.

7. Cafe Luxembourg

8.7
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews
Dizzy's Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

8. Dizzy's Diner

511 9th St (at 8th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Central Slope · 191 tips and reviews
Georgia Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

9. Georgia Diner

8655 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY
Diner · 97 tips and reviews

Donald K.Donald Koroh: I've been getting their sample platter for 15 years.

The Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

10. The Diner

44 9th Ave (at W 14th St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 153 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Great food all around, but we love the Huevos Rancheros!

Tasty's Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

11. Tasty's Diner

6.2
33-04 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 35th St.), Astoria, NY
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Dianna L.Dianna Lora: Great people. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great price. Tastys is the best.

Tom's Restaurant is one of Diner-To-Do List.

12. Tom's Restaurant

6.8
2880 Broadway (at W 112th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Harlem · 198 tips and reviews

Chad J.Chad Johnson: Seinfeld Restaurant. Don't just get a picture in front of it, the food is great! Best shake I have had in NYC.

Lansky's Deli is one of Diner-To-Do List.

13. Lansky's Deli

235 Columbus Ave (btwn W 70th & W 71st St.), New York, NY
Diner · Lincoln Square · 74 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: One of NYC's best and cheapest kosher delis. Try the matzo ball soup for $4.50 & the pastrami, tomato and grilled cheddar on rye for $9.25. Read more.

Jerry's is one of Diner-To-Do List.

14. Jerry's

90 Chambers St (Btwn Church St & Broadway), New York, NY
Diner · Tribeca · 21 tips and reviews

EmilyEmily: On weekdays, you can get a Jerry's burger, fries, and a beer for under 8 bucks...5-7pm!!!

Spoon & Tbsp is one of Diner-To-Do List.

15. Spoon & Tbsp

17 W 20th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 132 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The pancakes are better than Clinton Street. Seriously. They are fluffy and coated in blueberry maple syrup with fresh made cream on top. Thick-cut bacon strips on the side, too.

Macchiato Espresso Bar is one of Diner-To-Do List.

16. Macchiato Espresso Bar

7.6
141 E 44th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 60 tips and reviews
Trois Pommes Patisserie is one of Diner-To-Do List.

17. Trois Pommes Patisserie

260 5th Ave (btw Garfield Pl & Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · North Slope · 31 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Best Mini Doughnut: Stuffed with sweet, seed-speckled raspberry jelly. The lovely little crunch as you break through the powdered sugar poof is pure bliss. Read more.

Olive Tree Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

18. Olive Tree Cafe

8.0
117 Macdougal St (btwn W 3rd St & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 73 tips and reviews

AngelaAngela: Yummy foods and lovely people. Fill your belly then catch a great comedy show downstairs at the Comedy Cellar... hilarious comics!!!

Indie Food and Wine is one of Diner-To-Do List.

19. Indie Food and Wine

144 W 65th St (btwn Amsterdam & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 47 tips and reviews
Beans & Vines is one of Diner-To-Do List.

20. Beans & Vines

7.2
4799 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 21 tips and reviews
Garden Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

21. Garden Cafe

7.6
4961 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 44 tips and reviews
Sweet Praise is one of Diner-To-Do List.

22. Sweet Praise

4996 Broadway, New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 12 tips and reviews

23. SIP

998 Amsterdam Ave (110th St), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 36 tips and reviews

Sip H.Sip Hecht: Free food everyday 5-7pm with happy hour. Late night happy hour everyday 2-4am (honestly).

Mike's Donuts is one of Diner-To-Do List.

24. Mike's Donuts

7.2
6822 5th Ave (Bay Ridge Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bay Ridge · 11 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: All Around Good: An all-around reliable classic coffee/doughnut shop. There's not too many places like this left in NYC, and the prices are unbelievable: a dozen doughnuts for just $4.50. Read more.

Alpha Donuts is one of Diner-To-Do List.

25. Alpha Donuts

45-16 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY
Donut Shop · 32 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Best Old-Fashioned Cruller: This liberally iced doughnut has a dense and moist crumb, every bit offing a trace hint of cinnamon. Read more.

Doughnut Plant is one of Diner-To-Do List.

26. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 634 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Best Oatmeal Doughnut: Toasted oatmeal and tiny flecks of cashews, plus sunflower seeds, cranberries, and apricot mix—it's a glorious sight. Read more.

The Donut Pub is one of Diner-To-Do List.

27. The Donut Pub

8.4
203 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 174 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Best Doughnut Holes: Try yeast and cake in cinnamon-sugar, blueberry, plain, and (especially) red velvet cake. No more returning to red velvet cupcakes after this. Read more.

Dough is one of Diner-To-Do List.

28. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips and reviews
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop is one of Diner-To-Do List.

29. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2
727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 320 tips and reviews

30. Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar

156 Mott St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 65 tips and reviews
G's Coffee Shop is one of Diner-To-Do List.

31. G's Coffee Shop

8.1
634 W 207th St (btwn Broadway & Cooper St), New York, NY
Diner · Inwood · 31 tips and reviews
Konditori is one of Diner-To-Do List.

32. Konditori

7.5
186 5th Ave (btwn Lincoln & Berkeley Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 74 tips and reviews

Dev P.Dev P: Latest addition of coffee shops on 5th ave. Good coffee, nice little quiet setting and an even better almond croissant.

Java Girl is one of Diner-To-Do List.

33. Java Girl

7.8
348 E 66th St (btw 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 57 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: “2 words: Oatmeal Smoothie. It’s healthy, delicious & of course SATISFYING. A homemade recipe and it's amazing! The coffee shop is welcoming & cute you won't want to leave!” – Meredith, Setup Squad

The Grey Dog - Union Square is one of Diner-To-Do List.

34. The Grey Dog - Union Square

8.7
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 326 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: "This coffee shop has mouth watering sandwiches, french fries so good you won't feel guilty after and a hot staff!" - Meredith, Setup Squad

Beaner Bar is one of Diner-To-Do List.

35. Beaner Bar

447 Graham Ave (btwn Richardson & Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews

Tim F.Tim Favorite: The tamales = amazing...

Roxy's Coffee Shop is one of Diner-To-Do List.

36. Roxy's Coffee Shop

20 John St, New York, NY
Diner · Financial District · 8 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Looking for a budget breakfast? Go here for NY's yummiest cheap diner food: Egg sandwiches, pancakes, French toast & omelettes all under $5. Read more.

37. Financier Patisserie

Grand Central Terminal (42nd Street Passage), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The original location served pastries in the shape of gold bars. Stop in for some coffee or indulge in a decadent pastry ($3-5) that can easily be shared by two people. Yum. Read more.

Coffee Shop is one of Diner-To-Do List.

38. Coffee Shop

29 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Union Square · 466 tips and reviews

Daniel V.Daniel Vega: Bring your appetite and patience. The food is good, the eye candy better - but the service is always crap

Shelsky's of Brooklyn is one of Diner-To-Do List.

39. Shelsky's of Brooklyn

9.2
141 Court St (at Atlantic St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Boerum Hill · 130 tips and reviews
Mile End Delicatessen is one of Diner-To-Do List.

40. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 315 tips and reviews
Absolute Bagels is one of Diner-To-Do List.

41. Absolute Bagels

9.2
2788 Broadway (at W 108th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Upper West Side · 294 tips and reviews

Beth H.Beth Harrison: get a warm everything bagel. fyi voted best bagel joint by nytimes...

Charlie's Cafe & Grill is one of Diner-To-Do List.

42. Charlie's Cafe & Grill

561 W 169th St, New York, NY
Café · Washington Heights · 7 tips and reviews
Kellogg's Diner is one of Diner-To-Do List.

43. Kellogg's Diner

518 Metropolitan Ave (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · East Williamsburg · 163 tips and reviews
Tompkins Square Bagels is one of Diner-To-Do List.

44. Tompkins Square Bagels

8.8
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 350 tips and reviews
The Lambs Club is one of Diner-To-Do List.

45. The Lambs Club

8.4
132 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 105 tips and reviews
David Burke Kitchen is one of Diner-To-Do List.

46. David Burke Kitchen

23 Grand St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Square · 182 tips and reviews
Untitled is one of Diner-To-Do List.

47. Untitled

945 Madison Ave (at 75th St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 54 tips and reviews
Épicerie Boulud is one of Diner-To-Do List.

48. Épicerie Boulud

8.1
1900 Broadway (at W 64th St), New York, NY
Café · Lincoln Square · 137 tips and reviews
Ellabess is one of Diner-To-Do List.

49. Ellabess

153 Elizabeth St (at Kenmare), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 8 tips and reviews
Ditch Plains is one of Diner-To-Do List.

50. Ditch Plains

100 W 82nd St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 80 tips and reviews
The New Leaf Café is one of Diner-To-Do List.

51. The New Leaf Café

1 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Heights · 35 tips and reviews
Bagels on the Square is one of Diner-To-Do List.

52. Bagels on the Square

7.7
7 Carmine St (btwn Bleeker St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 100 tips and reviews
Murray's Bagels is one of Diner-To-Do List.

53. Murray's Bagels

8.2
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews
Cafe Cluny is one of Diner-To-Do List.

54. Cafe Cluny

8.9
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

55. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.0
400 Lafayette St (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 379 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Diner-To-Do List.

56. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.4
1 Rockefeller Plaza Suite N (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Rockefeller Center · 247 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Diner-To-Do List.

57. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews
Think Coffee is one of Diner-To-Do List.

58. Think Coffee

7.8
248 Mercer St (btwn W 3rd & W 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 322 tips and reviews
Nostylgia is one of Diner-To-Do List.

59. Nostylgia

251 Dyckman St (Seaman Ave & Payson Ave), New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 1 tip
Tea Lounge is one of Diner-To-Do List.

60. Tea Lounge

837 Union St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · North Slope · 147 tips and reviews
Heights Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

61. Heights Cafe

84 Montague St (at Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 50 tips and reviews
Darling Coffee is one of Diner-To-Do List.

62. Darling Coffee

4961 Broadway (btwn W 207th St & Isham St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Inwood · 71 tips and reviews
Fatty's Café is one of Diner-To-Do List.

63. Fatty's Café

45-17 28th Ave (at 45th St), Astoria, NY
American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
SpaHa Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

64. SpaHa Cafe

1872 Lexington Ave (Between 116th and 117th St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Harlem · 24 tips and reviews
Inwood Farm is one of Diner-To-Do List.

65. Inwood Farm

8.8
600 W 218th St (at Indian Rd), New York, NY
Café · Inwood · 121 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of Diner-To-Do List.

66. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews
Mike's Bagels is one of Diner-To-Do List.

67. Mike's Bagels

7.6
4003 Broadway (at W 168th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Washington Heights · 25 tips and reviews
Heights Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

68. Heights Cafe

5.2
622 W 168th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Café · Washington Heights · 6 tips and reviews
Reme's Restaurant is one of Diner-To-Do List.

69. Reme's Restaurant

4021 Broadway, New York, NY
Diner · Washington Heights · 13 tips and reviews
Cafe Amrita is one of Diner-To-Do List.

70. Cafe Amrita

6.9
301 W 110th St (Central Park West), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 83 tips and reviews
Taszo Espresso Bar is one of Diner-To-Do List.

71. Taszo Espresso Bar

5 Edward M Morgan Pl (b/t 157th and 158th Streets), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Washington Heights · 83 tips and reviews
Brew Coffee House is one of Diner-To-Do List.

72. Brew Coffee House

7.9
3217 Philip Ave (btwn Vincent Ave & Wilcox Ave), Bronx, NY
Café · Throgs Neck · 10 tips and reviews
Deluxe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

73. Deluxe

2896 Broadway (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Harlem · 65 tips and reviews
The Chipped Cup is one of Diner-To-Do List.

74. The Chipped Cup

8.7
3610 Broadway (at W 148th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews
Lenox Coffee is one of Diner-To-Do List.

75. Lenox Coffee

8.2
60 W 129th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 107 tips and reviews

76. Bearded Lady Espresso

2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Btwn 118th St & 119th St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · No tips or reviews
East Harlem Cafe is one of Diner-To-Do List.

77. East Harlem Cafe

153 E 104th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Harlem · 49 tips and reviews
Manhattanville Coffee is one of Diner-To-Do List.

78. Manhattanville Coffee

9.2
142 Edgecombe Ave (at W 142nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 71 tips and reviews