Pier 72
“If you need the restroom, be careful on the stairs going down.”
“On my recent trip to NYC, I visited this diner again and took my Mum and her friend for brunch following a walk around Riverside park, it was even better than I remembered.”
“Best Diner with 10 blocks of Lincoln Center.”
Pier 72
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
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Pleasant staff handled a busy 10am crowd with professionalism. I enjoyed the challah French bread which was not decadent; it was a solid tasty straightforward dish. I added butter and syrup…and really enjoyed it. I'm usually an eggs, bacon and potatoes person. Coffee and a tiny glass of juice are included. Prices are fair. Love Pier 72! Close to home, glad they're still dishing out the goods.
If you live in the neighborhood, it's okay. If you don't mind dealing with very steep Paris-style stairs down to the bathroom, it's okay. If you are okay with a place that is
cash only, it's okay. If you like to marvel at weird interior design features, like a cone-shaped indent in the ceiling of the main dining area that is painted blue, it's perfect.
I've only ever had breakfasts here — decent portions — and cheeseburger deluxes. For those things this place is…okay.
I'm glad it's there, but I wouldn't go more than five blocks to eat there. Make that three. Fortunately, it's en route from my parents' or brother's apartment to the 72nd Street and Broadway train station.
JCBF: Seemingly, once every visit to NYC. Okay?
This diner doesn't look much of anything from the outside. They have a very minimum amount of signage on the outside. and if you didn't know it was a restaurant, you might not realize what they are until you walk in.
Inside is not too big, they have a big counter at the entrance, with baked goods on and around the counter. We were greeted with a smile and were told to take a seat at one of their open table. Most of the customers were elderly people, local, which I always take it as good, reasonably priced food.
The most interesting feature of this place was the ceiling. They had this deep blue round ceiling structure with small flags from all over the world. I don't know where the idea of this design came from, but making it very international feel to it, even though their menu is not that international.
We got Belgian waffle with banana and walnuts, and French toast with bacon. They were ok, nothing special. The server was attentive and nice, so that part was a plus. It is always good to find a good diner, and even though this place did not become our favorite list. But it was still a good, comforting food and service. Read my full review of this restaurant and food on my food blog, foodlovergirl.
This place is adorable! It's just your standard run of the mill corner diner (literally, on the corner of 72nd & West End Ave). I'm sure it's family owned/operated as well, and they do the little things well. Great for breakfast, I've had buttermilk pancakes and bacon and they were NOMtastic. Eggs, omelets, your standard diner fare they can't mess up. I was surprised by some of the reviews who said their help was rude because I've had a great experience there from the people who work there…always nice and quick. And the price is just right for an UWS establishment. If I get sick of the diner fare (and especially since Manhattan Diner jumped ship to the upper 90s) and the prices attached to them, this one has become a gold standard for me, in a short amount of time.
Review Update!
After 4 or 5 visits, I'd say this is my favorite diner in the area. It's not open late, and its menu isn't as expansive as true diner menus, but its sandwiches are the best around, its fries are consistently perfect, its background music is amusingly baroque, the service is always friendly, and to boot, the prices are significantly lower than at nearby diners.
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I've tried almost every club sandwich and can confirm this place's club sandwiches are terrific. The tuna club, for example, comes with hard-boiled egg in it, as all tuna clubs ought to, and the tuna is silkily smooth. And all the clubs are generous with the tomato and the greens, making for a better balance than sandwiches that lean almost solely on just meat and cheese.
The omelets are solid if not outstanding, and the desserts are… not terrible, but I wouldn't go out of my way to have them. Out of curiosity, I tried the cheesecake and the mousse cake. The former was surprisingly okay, not too dense nor too heavy, but it was fringed with a dense, hard frosting, and its plating consisted of… just putting it on a plate. The latter was too sweet.
The grilled three-cheese and tomato sandwich is indeed triply cheesed, and left me conflicted. On the one hand, I could've done with a bit less cheese. On the other hand, I wanted a second sandwich right away. So… thumbs up.
Solid breakfast option for the area. Came here on a Sunday around 1 PM with an omelette craving and was able to quickly grab a seat at the bar.
After looking over the menu, I ordered a western omelette (served with ham, onion, and peppers). For $9.65 after tax, thee meal came with a side of potatoes and your choice of white, wheat, or rye bread. The omelette was a decent size and was not overly greasy. Add some tabasco and pepper for an extra kick.
Overall, this was a good and quick breakfast to satisfy a craving. I would come back to try their other breakfast options or an entree from the lunch menu.
On my recent trip to NYC, I visited this diner again and took my Mum and her friend for brunch following a walk around Riverside park, it was even better than I remembered.
There is something to be said for this diners food, it goes straight to your soul to feed it. We all ordered breakfasts of eggs, bacon or hash, toast and coffee/tea and it was delicious. When I remember my time in NYC on this trip, this is one of my fondest meal memories! Drop in for some food and a little comfort!! If you need to go to the bathroom – the steps are he steepest I have seen so watch your step!