The Comfort Diner

We are here on a holiday from Australia, and I had already decided to visit this diner before we left Australia. We were not disappointed. We wanted a classic style American diner for breakfasts, and Comfort diner matched it perfectly. As soon as we got there, it was almost full (very good sign), we were promptly seated and someone came to take our order within minutes.<br><br>My wife got the eggs Benedict and I got the breakfast burrito. My wife made the comment straight away of how perfectly her eggs Benedict were made. My breakfast burrito was PACKED with fresh avocado, delicious screamed eggs and an amazing triple bean chilli.<br><br>Both meals had a serving of home fries, which we don't have in Australia, and they were delicious!<br><br>Paired with nice tall icy cold cups of orange juice, it was a perfect breakfast in a old fashioned diner. The coffee refills were very regular too. All staff were attentive and friendly. We will make this our regular diner while we are here.

Real. American. Breakfast. Plain and simple, great breakfast, in an old timey atmosphere, with great friendly service. What more can you ask for! An excellent choice for your New York breakfast appetite. Recommended!

Update 23 Feb 2026: second visit and had the Red Flannel Hash. It was just as good, perhaps even more enjoyable than the for time. Definitely a diner to visit.<br><br>Solid diner experience. I will definitely visit again.<br><br>Friendly and attentive service - the right level of attentiveness :).<br><br>The coffee hits that diner coffee sweet spot, with the perfect shaped mug to match. The red flannel hash is a surprising twist on the theme. Executed in perfect diner style. Sweet potatoes, potatoes, and beets were cooked to the right consistency, an excellent dish given the difference in cooking times for these. The pork was tender and flaked beautifully. A total comfort breakfast indulgence.

The food portions were larger than expected. The service was fast and friendly. My omelette could have used a little more salt imo, but everything was very good overall.

It's a quaint diner with a nostalgic feeling. Don't eat here if you want any kind of service though.<br>With 2 other tables in the building, it took 10 minutes for a greet, another 10 minutes for the hot chocolate and we had to ask 3 times for the water we initially ordered. You actually have to ask for everything at this place, like ketchup for fries. After our plates were cleared, we waited nearly 15 minutes for a check and finally had to ask....to which we had to ask again.<br>Besides terrible service, the food is incredibly bland. We tried the homemade mozzarella wedges with marinara. The cheese wasn't fully melted and it was basic bread crumbs for a coating. The marina was watered down tomato sauce.<br>The chicken noodle soup and large tender pieces of chicken but there was no seasoning. It was basic chicken broth with some thin noodles, carrots and celery. Absolutely no flavor.<br>The burger sliders also lacked. This place doesnt seem to believe in using salt or pepper, let alone anything kind of seasoning. These sliders were cooked decently but had no taste.

Food was great, time to get food, not so much but they were very busy. I had Chili Mac and my wife had Chicken Noodle Soup and salad (which took a while to get, while I had mine). Wife said it was the best food of our 4 day trip, so that's a plus. Old school diner vibe. Place was packed.

Comfort Diner is a great classic NYC diner with a cozy atmosphere and friendly service. The food was really good, and the Mexican omelet was especially great. Portions were generous and everything came out fresh.

My absolute favorite breakfast and lunch location in midtown New York. The menu is fully loaded with delicious classic recipies-omelettes, waffles, pancakes, bacon/ham/sausage treats, burritos, lox & egg dishes, granola & fruit, as well as lunch favorites-burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, as well as assorted dinner favorites. The sataff treats you like family. FIVE STARS!!

This place lives up to its name, I came here for a meal and break from the Manhattan crowds and was generally satisfied by their food and atmosphere. I had the country breakfast (eggs, 2 biscuits and gravy, and grits) which I enjoyed but definitely could've used more gravy on the biscuits. As mentioned, the atmosphere was nice, kind of retro, but expect to flag down the wait staff yourself sometimes.

We went because of the coupon from Club Wyndham across the street and were not disappointed. The place is huge by diner standards, so there was no wait, and service was efficient, particularly considering the surprisingly large menu. Food was great - it’s diner food, so you either like it or you don’t. There was a table of folks who seemed like they’d wandered in from another dimension who essentially wanted custom recipes and kept sending things back - this ain’t that kind of place. If you want generous portions of diner classics in a setting that hasn’t changed since the 70’s, this is for you. If you want a $50 salad, go elsewhere.

I visited The Comfort Diner for breakfast, drawn by its classic diner style. I ordered The Leo, and the food itself was decent, but it cooled off quickly so don't hang around.<br><br>The diner's atmosphere is a little let down by the lack of natural light. It feels quite enclosed, and it's not possible to have a view outside while dining.<br><br>The biggest issue was the service regarding the coffee. After asking for a top-up, I waited a significant time - long enough that I had finished my food. When I followed up on the request, I was informed that the staff were still waiting for a fresh batch to be ready.<br><br>It's definitely a faux pas for a diner to run out of coffee during the morning (especially as the place wasn't busy). Even once the fresh coffee was made, there was no urgency to serve it.<br><br>Overall, I wasn't particularly impressed with the experience. There are plenty of other great options available in the area.

Not sure how this place has over a 4 star review but I guess maybe they had an off day when I was there. My eggs and home fries were ice cold and trying to get a refill on my coffee was almost impossible. Place was a bit dirty as well which I wouldn't mind if the food was good. I won't be going back

The food is not fresh and the service is nothing special. This place is extremely dingy and unsanitary. The worst part about it, towards the end of the meal, a cockroach casually strolled across the table. It’s the middle of the day - not a good sign. I don’t like leaving reviews like this, but it is what it is. I won’t be back.

Our first morning waking up in NYC we wanted to try an authentic, traditional diner. We had been recommended to The Comfort Diner from a friend back home (we’re from the UK). It’s exactly what I expected, old-school decor, polite,friendly and welcoming service. Being breakfast time the atmosphere was relatively quiet - it was super early as we were battling with jet-lag. The food arrived quickly, portions were generous (too generous for me really - not used to the sheer size of portions Stateside), lots of choices on the menu - omelettes, pancakes, waffles etc etc. For me I felt there were no real “healthier” options - but that’s just me and my fussy food choices - and if you want a traditional diner experience then I would highly recommend you pay this place a visit.

A lovely little classic American diner just off Grand Central Station. The service was excellent, and the food was as good as you would expect. The steak and eggs were very tasty, as was the huge breakfast burrito. Would definitely stop off here again. Great value for money.