Square Diner
“Given how sparse diners are in the Financial District / TriBeCa – this is a gem of down to earth, warm, welcoming diner.”
“(Outdoor seating is available when the weather's nice, so look for me to treat myself again come Springtime.”
“Check out the signed photos lining the wall (including Jerry Orbach–we miss you, Lenny!)”
Square Diner
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Cute classic 50s diner that makes you feel like you are somewhere else inside the city. I liked the ambiance but the prices are not diner worthy. So so food. Won't be back. I'd rather cook breakfast myself. .
It was a snowy snowy day. Very windy, and cold. No matter where you are, this isn't enjoyable. However, it is that much worse in NYC. However, it is close to Tswift's apartment, so any excuse to go to this area of town I can't pass up. I went to meet up with Gster's best friends fiance. She told me that it was like "Bob's", which is the hole in the wall, horrible, diner in Gster's home town. However, it kind of fit the mood for a snowy day. Walking in, I would agree it is a hole in the wall diner. There is very limited seating, its basically a trailor, and its very small and cramped. Half the people looked like they parked themselves here in 1965 and never got up. However, given this is NYC, this type of setting is rare. The decor is unique, with crazy old fashioned wood paneling.. .everywhere, and old memorabilia/ signs.
The food was OK. It wasn't the best, it wasn't any better than IHOP, but it didn't taste gross. The price was right, however, mental note that it is cash only. i wouldn't go out of my way to go here, i wouldn't trek across town mid snowstorm for this.. but for something fast and cheap, it serves its purpose. It also transcends you out of NYC and into the 60's.
Two stars, and here's why:
– The food itself was average, perhaps slightly above average because it was 3pm and I was famished from not having anything else to eat all day. I ordered a chicken salad platter with extra jalapeños – my friends ordered various other entrees, including the Reuben platter and the lumberjack breakfast special. What I will say is that the portions were all huge.
– However, one pro: the prices are reasonable, especially given that the place is in TriBeCa.
– The service was deplorable. Our server didn't bring out cutlery for half the table; we had to ask after an uncomfortably long period of time passed, and it became clear he wasn't going to do it on his own. Again, we had to ask him to fill up the water. He barked at my friend who wanted to make a substitution (no need to raise your voice, bro!) and was very rude when he told us the diner was closing and he had to leave…
I would probably not go back here – unless I were starving and there were no other food in sight.
Their wraps are good. I especially like to customize my own, usually with grilled chicken, avocado, mushrooms and onions. The chicken is always nicely cooked, juicy and tender. Their cole slaw is also pretty good (add pepper though). Onion rings are solid. Chicken salad is light on mayo which is nice, you can really taste the chicken. Their Greek salad is massive. Great omelets! I know I've said it about other places in the area, but this little greasy spoon does a better omelet than Walkers- trufax. Chicken soup is also good. As long as you don't get too adventurous and stick to diner staples, you'll be happy.
The service is also nice too.
This place is ok. Prices are reasonable. The burger is way too greasy though.
Not the best experience ive had, seeing as how I went about three weeks ago I had difficulty remembering this place. I attend law school in the area so I decided to stop by with my friend because we were hungry.
It is SMALL. An uncomfortable small actually. There are probably 12 booths, a few of them only for 2 people (with a huge bar under the table so forget being comfortable while eating)
The food is okay, nothing spectacular. The food was a little pricey but its Tribeca what can you expect. Their orange juice was fresh.
Even though its across the street from my school it is unlikely that I return.
Not bad.
Super cute decor, looks like an old train car turned into a diner!
Service was good – the guy serving us HATED us at first and was giving us the worst attitude, but then something happened and he loved us and was really nice. Perhaps he remembered that this was his job and we were customers and he should at least fake it. But whatever.
Food was nothing special.
Mostly the best part of this place is the decor, and that it's a block away from Taylor Swift's house so that's why we were even there.
This is a good spot for a quick meal. We dropped by because we wanted breakfast. Very small place. The service is fast and quick. Food came out pretty quickly. The eggs and bacon were standard. People are friendly. Don't expect a top-notch dining experience. It's good for a simple meal. I have had better breakfast at other diners but since this area lacks diners, Square will do.