Westway Diner
“Turns out the internet agrees: this is where Seinfeld and Larry David began talking about "a show about nothing".”
“I ordered the Western Omelette with the potatoes and toast and some sausages on the side, oh my god…”
“The Westway diner proudly exudes the traditional diner aesthetic especially with the good food and efficient service.”
Westway Diner
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Our family is glad we found this place. We went their many times during our stay in NYC.The prices aren't ridiculous and the staff is super friendly. They have something for everyone. It was nice to be able to sit down and have a decent lunch with the family. Sunday Brunch was a big hit. Thank you for your kindness and service.
FINALLY! The diner I once knew in 2009 has returned!
Years after my last review I saw that Westway had undergone a dramatic and modern renovation. The general layout of the diner is still the same. When you walk in there's the cashier station in front. There are a combination of booths and tables (favoring booths) and in the back is still an old fashioned bar but with new furniture and equipment. I was astounded at the dramatic change (and yes, I know they did this a while ago).
In sharp contrast to my last visit the staff was on point, just as I remembered them being before their dark turn in 2009. Our waiter had a great sense of humor and he was patient when my girlfriend had a hard time deciding what dish she wanted. He was also quick, moving from one table to another with speed and accuracy. When he wasn't tending to us someone else would pour our water or take away dirty plates. The service has definitely improved!
I had a turkey burger with swiss and sweet potato fries and it was great. Everything was as good as I remember the place being before. The burger was juicy and cooked well, the cheese was melted onto the bread (awesome!) and the fries were wonderfully crispy. Side note: coleslaw fans take heart, it's great! I also appreciated all the condiments (from ketchup to hot sauces) already being on the table.
I'm so happy this place has gone back to being the diner I remember with a brighter and cleaner look.
Came here after a fashion show with a group & love that it has late hours. My chicken caesar wrap was yummy, they were very accommodating of our group without breathing down our necks. Great find & I'd come back.
Quick, efficient service, great prices given the location, and super food. The hash and eggs were delish. Potatoes a bit bland but easily fixed with provided condiments. Will return.
Oh Westway… You gave us all quite a scare when you papered over your windows and disappeared for a while last year. Not another Hell's Kitchen casualty!!
Thankfully this was a rare instance where "closed for renovations" could actually be taken at face value, and you reappeared like the Phoenix, more triumphant that ever. Yes, you're now a little shinier than your average greasy spoon. But if that's what it takes to make you palatable to both locals and tourists alike, then so be it. But, ironically, just a little more grime would've earned that 5th star methinks.
I love you for your weighty tome of a menu , whose pages you can pore over for a solid half hour and still wider if you made the right choice (correct answer – one of everything!)
This spot is perfect for a late night cup of chili or bowl of soup with grilled cheese to warm you up on a late winter night. And its matzo balls are the best around following the tragic demise of Cafe Edison. Also great for a post-show dessert or milkshake. Late lunching here between shows on a Saturday is already great fun. On a nice spring day where the patio seating is open, you're all but guaranteed to see some of your thespian pals making their way up and down 9th Ave.
Thank goodness for spots like Westway that remain. #savenyc
Geez some of you fellow Yelpers are harsh! Westway Diner certainly deserves 4 stars, not a lousy 3!!
I'm forever hungry, so diners literally keep me alive. Westway boasts an extensive menu of all day eggs, sandwiches, salads, and dinner options. I was debating myself between either a burger or a salad, and then I was hit by a sudden craving for breakfast again. So I decided on a grilled cheese with 2 scrambled eggs. It came with a side of coleslaw and a pickle. Obviously not the fanciest order, but it was just what I needed. The wheat toast was very nicely grilled I must say, it was crisp and slightly nutty tasting actually.
I had a lot of time on my hands, so I decided to linger and just order unlimited coffee refills. Service here is fast and courteous, which is another reason for my 4 stars. This part of Hell's Kitchen gets tons of foot traffic from locals and tourists alike so you're bound to see all sorts of characters pop in. Definitely stop by if you've got time on the weekends for a long brunch.
wandering around hells kitchen looking for a late night brenner to satisfy my sweet tooth, i stumbled on this diner.
off the bat, lighting, upholstery and cleanliness are stand out over other diners in hells. and theres a good mox of people of all ages and walks of life – group project meetings, seniors, cop and late night yelpers like me.
i think that not being 24/7 is better for diners in the city. people get tired and dgaf late in the city, they need to go home and sleep. it isnt a diner culture like jersey, so theres no larger reason to try.
ordered french toast with vanilla ice cream. bread was light thick and fluffy. a little light on salt but thats ok. ice cream was sweet but too creamy, nice. and a clean presentation. IG worthy.
but not 5 stars, because true diner greatness is about that nomtastic satisfaction. a late night craving that makes you happy. the ending to a story about a great night out. this place is worthy, but it leaves something to be desired.
After searching Yelp for a place to eat (and being overwhelmed with all the choices), my mom and I decided we would just wander around and find somewhere for dinner. Restaurant after restaurant had HUGE lines and we just didn't feel like waiting around to eat. That's when we walked past Westway Diner and thought- let's give this place a try!
SO GLAD WE DID! This place was great! For one, it was quite empty. Saturday night around 7 and there were so many open tables! Some may see emptiness as a bad sign, after being surrounded by millions of people today, having space felt amazing!
The menu is QUITE EXTENSIVE. Wow. So many choices. I went with a chicken parm panini. It was delicious!!! The fries were hot and crispy! So good!
My mom had a pastrami and corned beef sandwich. It was huge! So much meat on it! She loves it!
Our server was so nice!
Indoor and outdoor seating.
Loved getting away from Times Square- way too busy over there.
And to top it all off, after the fact, I read that this diner was a meeting spot for LARRY DAVID & JERRY SEINFELD!!!! Omg!!!! I love love love them!!!
Highly highly recommend!