Johny’s Luncheonette
“If I convinced you to go, note that seating's limited at this greasy spoon: there's a long counter and a table in the rear.”
“Johnny is a real cool dude and I like how he recognizes and gets to know all the regulars.”
“I ordered the jersey shore, which is 3 eggs, turkey bacon, and a banana pancake.”
Johny’s Luncheonette
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Decent place for breakfast. I always passed by this place and wondered how it is until one day with a colleague we decided to explore this place. Well, food was nice, service was prompt. not much space for sitting but overall we had a pleasant visit.
Tiny little breakfast/lunch spot that fills up fast. Two guys behind the counter who work incredibly quickly getting food out to lines out the door. Luckily I was able to find a seat at the bar no problem and order from the fairly large menu.
Got the Curious George ($7) and a glass of homemade lemonade ($2). Lemonade came out first and was extremely sweet and lukewarm; decided to wait and let the ice melt. Sandwich came next and was pretty damn good – eggs, bacon, ham and a handful of fries sandwiched into a hero. Somehow was able to keep it all together to make a satisfying meal.
Again, despite the crowd, this spot is efficient and relatively inexpensive. Would go back to try the many other items (though will skip the lemonade).
Your hole in the wall, no frills diner that has satisfying food and fast service. I stopped by because I was craving some breakfast food in the early afternoon and found this place on Yelp. The wait was around 15 minutes and we grabbed a seat at the counter (most of the seating is countertop with only two small tables in the back). I got the banana pancakes and scrambled eggs ($9) that were made in under 10 minutes and really hit the spot. Friendly staff and cheap food!
Perfect place for an easy eggs toast bagel pancake French toast and coffee. Nothing fancy and that's what I loved about it. Counter seats about 10 and there's a table for four in back. People kindly shift to make room for couples etc. even after they've started eating. Owner and other coworkers are very serious about what they do and they have a system down.
Price is okay for NYC but expensive for those who live elsewhere. It's a good breakfast and you get it quick tho. It's simple inside and could use some sprucing up and perhaps a deep clean. Orders were being faxed in when we were there. It's just that there's not a lot of room.
I would go back.
Every time I go to NYC I stop into Johny's. It's a small little hole in the wall but they have great service, food and great prices. It's looking very nice after a recent remodel by the one and only Todd Pennington and others from a show on HGTV.
I usually get breakfast here and most of my other friends but on this trip a new person that I took here ordered a steak sub, she said it was good. I always go down with a new person to introduce them to the place since it's a worthwhile stop for a great bite to eat. They are never disappointed.
The hubs and I came to Johny's Luncheonette for a quick breakfast. We were greeted warmly and seated within a couple of minutes at the counter. The menu is pretty extensive, offering items such as breakfast burritos, wraps, burgers, pita, subs, hot/cold sandwiches, salads, and breakfast platters. I tried the King Kong, which was a French toasted hero bread (2 whole ones), topped with a fried egg, bacon strips, slices of banana, and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Syrup is served on the side. This was pretty overwhelming in size, and I don't think I was a fan of the hero, as it seemed as if it was just toasted with no hint of the French toast goodness you would expect. The hubs had the Big Buster, which were two beef patties topped with slices of American cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, all on a ever-so-slightly grilled rye bread – this was pretty okay, and the hubs was a fan of the burger itself, as it was extremely juicy. I liked it with the addition of ketchup! Service was extremely efficient and straightforward, and you pay up at the front once you're done. The diner itself seemed to have been recently remodeled, and it's clean and bright.
+juicy burger patties
+fast and efficient service!
I came to Johnny's Luncheonette after my swim at the local gym. I was ravenous and needed fast cheap food. Barely looking at the menu, I pretty much knew I wanted a grilled cheese with scrambled eggs added. Service here is fast and efficient…………its a small shop where the kitchen is right in front, so you can actually see the cook make your food right in front of you. Within 5 or 6 minutes I had my sandwich, and it hit the spot. The two slices of bread were nicely grilled, and warm cheddar melted over fluffy eggs. It was simple, but it was very good, so I ordered a second grilled cheese again with eggs. The only slight inconvenience I suppose is that the place is small and cramped, when a new patron walks in you might feel them unintentionally brush against your back. Other than that no complaints at all. On a final note, I decided to try the new hipster trend of adding butter to my coffee to see what all the fuss is about. It really didn't taste all that different at all, I think the only difference is the extra 2 pounds I gained LOL.
This place is a few blocks from my work, and I'm glad I discovered it when I did! I ordered a sandwich from here for pickup, and the price was fabulous: Just around $6-8. It was filling, and the staff was super nice when I showed up a little later than I had planned to. My sandwich was no less delicious than had I picked it up when I said I would. I really recommend this place!