Johny's Luncheonette
Diner and Coffee Shop$$$$
Chelsea, New York
The experts at Eater and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Specialty sandwiches are great: Curious George & Delicious Doug."(13 Tips)
"Delicious Doug for lunch!"(5 Tips)
"Make sure to order the "big man breakfast" , it has 2 sunny side eggs, hash brown,..."(4 Tips)
"Sloppy Johny's is amazing!!"(4 Tips)
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Sevgi SairogluJune 21, 2016Small shop but definitely a good, cheap and delicious choice if you are in the area 👍 rich menu, plenty of choices :) friendly staff as well ;)
Zac ZellersOctober 9, 2014a tiny little corridor of a diner, reminiscent of an old 'coney island' in the Midwest, but with a much better menu. great, fast service. good cheap coffee. a real diner's diner.
Liliana BenitezAugust 6, 2015Best real Newyorker breakfast in town. Attend by hard working Mexican fellows. If you are at Chelsea don't miss it. Best pancakes and egg roll sausage.
KhalidJuly 24, 2016Everything is delicious, but you have to try their pancakes. Oh and they have limited seating so you might be waiting for quite some time
Nash AlsJuly 10, 2019classic New York dinner, loved the authenticity of the place and the passion of the chef you can feel it in every plate. crowded and long Q during breakfasts
Alec JarvisFebruary 13, 2017The best place in the world to eat off a hangover. Expect a 15-20 minute wait for 2 (longer for a larger group) or order online and pickup at the window
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 12, 2013If you're feeling particularly ambitious (and hungry), get the Curious George - Three Eggs, Bacon and Ham, French Fries, and Cheese on a Hero. The fries in the sandwich are a real game changer.- Io PFebruary 11, 2019Best sandwiches in the area! Old New York style luncheonette. Great burgers and creative sandwiches. Egg sandwiches and pancakes rock. My go to!! 5 stars! Good people!
Lou CarulliDecember 8, 2014Just GO! A great local spot with great inexpensive food and old school lunch counter. Get their early for a seat at the counter, place is small. Also be ready to smell like food after you leave.
Francisco OsorioMarch 27, 2017Johny is the man! Great place for breakfast. Try the pancakes with chocolate chips and banana.
Veyote DaeganJuly 26, 2018A charming hole-in-the-wall brunch spot, bit like travelling back in time. Solid omelettes and bacon, super friendly staff. Great place!
Everything is awesome! Do Me An Ava, Delicious Doug and The Curious George are my personal favs! Johny is the man! Awesome customer service and great old school NY atmosphere!
Natalia TiradoJuly 5, 2017Classic breakfast, pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee refills, fast service, nice staff and quite cheap.
Christian DickmannFebruary 11, 2017Tiny place, simple but great food. Loved the big man, with awesome pancakes, potatoes, eggs, bacon, great sausage, and toast.
RocStah OrihginsJune 14, 2014Amazing breakfast and service! This will definitely be my first stop whenever I'm in the city. PS. FRENCH TOAST AND HOME FRIES ARE AWESOME!!!
Marie La RueMay 19, 2019Workman’s lunch & breakfast. Authentic spot. Potato hash was A+. Eat like a King for under $10.
Tasa Scheele BhatiaOctober 26, 2017Great vibes and really nice staff. Pacakes are Amazing. 10/10 place. A hidden gem
Nectar SleepDecember 28, 2017This is my favorite Luncheonette in all of Chelsea! They have great eggs and pancakes in particular. I highly recommend this place.
Valentina GregoliApril 17, 2017A great experience for someone looking for a real american breakfast in Manhattan! Super clean and very well attended. Best pancakes ever!
Daniel GeeFebruary 8, 2014If you would like to feel right at home and love old style New York then you would love Johny's. Good food and friendly service makes for a great spot.
Michael LFebruary 7, 2014Johny is the man and runs a great diner that I've been coming to for about 7 years. Being very close to my office and having almost everything you could want throughout the workday is a big plus.
jeff shawDecember 23, 2012Awesome little whole in the wall. Had breakfast and lunch there and both were very good. The workers make it a fun place to be, they are very entertaining.
Mark HeyertNovember 11, 2018This place gets a lot of hype and it's well deserved. I always get pancakes with whatever else I'm ordering because they're so fluffy. Coffee is very good too.- Leo GoldmanAugust 15, 2017Amazing food and service for a great price! Get the western egg omelette or sandwich for breakfast and the Delicious Doug for lunch!
jess von brandtDecember 16, 2013amazing breakfast, the "big man" breakfast is the way to go... and remember its tiny, not a spot for a large group, 1-2 people works best.- Carl FigueiredoSeptember 11, 2014Solid greasy spoon in midtown/flatiron. Specialty sandwiches are great: Curious George & Delicious Doug. Great value and lots of character.
Jole PJune 28, 2016Such good breakfast and awesome service. The chocolate banana pancakes are prime and I love the old school diner feel
Friendly, really tasty, and affordable. Love this place. Just avoid it on weekends at lunch time as they are overbusy and understaffed. I waited a full hour for an egg sandwich 🤷♂️- The Athenian ChicMay 4, 2018It feels like a 50s movie. Pancakes with bacon drowned in maple syrup are delish. Servers are friendly and funny.
Alexander BolstadJanuary 25, 2017Great eggs, pancakes and service. Place might seem full from the outside but be sure to check the inside before moving on, some seats might be available.
Nicklas BalvitsAugust 31, 2017Service and good food- especially the simple french toast and lumberjack platter👍
Fredrik StenbeckSeptember 19, 2016One of those New York diners you just have to visit. Really cool and friendly staff. Not many seats.
Emily WilsonJuly 11, 2015Go here for an authentic diner counter experience. Order anything off the breakfast menu.
Angeline BryantJanuary 8, 2017Such a cute kinda "hole in the wall place" for a cheap but yummy breakfast 🍳 served all day
Nick van MierloFebruary 7, 2016Great, no nonsense food for a great price! Good coffee as well, overall a great place for breakfast!- Nazli OguzFebruary 3, 2016Very cozy and authentic portions are big delicious and cheap. Johny is always there and vey friendly
Tim MesserschmidtFebruary 16, 2016It's a small place with great service. Had a pastrami sandwich for breakfast and it was amazing!
Sam MolterOctober 5, 2018A classic lunch counter that serves diner fare at fair prices. I went with the burger and was quite satisfied.
Best breakfast in Manhattan, no joke. Reminds me of Neptune Diner over in Astoria, but far more friendlier.
Amy WuApril 3, 2018Got the King Kong and my friend got the egg white abdomelette. Most meals come with one free cup of coffee.
Ryan WarrenderJune 26, 2018Classic NYC diner. The food rocks and the service is great. enjoy this NYC classic.
Leon NouwenJune 24, 2015if you are really Hungry, then take the 'Big Man's breakfast' with the French toast.
Appropriately CriticalNovember 13, 2017Old school sit down counter service with traditional bacon eggs home fries toast and coffee all done perfectly, fast and from Johnny...it’s a 10
MorsJune 20, 2019Can’t go wrong with everything in the menu. First dine with more to come. Absolute delight.
Amanda LeeDecember 19, 2015Quick service, delicious food. Banana pancakes with peanut butter are delicious. Chicken club pita and philly wrap also great.
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You can order deliveries online! Breakfast is served all day! Free coffee or tea daily until 11:30 am w any breakfast platter or breakfast sandwich.
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
(212) 243-6230
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No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Take-out, Delivery
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