Tick Tock Diner NY

I'm not going to spend much time on this one. If you can, find another place to eat. Most of the menu items seem to go straight from the freezer to the fryer, and what isn't frozen isn't prepared properly.<br>I ordered a Cuban sandwich, and it was one of the worst I've ever had. It arrived cold, the bread wasn't pressed or toasted, and the chicken wings were extremely salty.<br><br>Service was a bit slow but friendly.<br><br>Save your money and eat somewhere else.

I came to this diner with two of my girlfriends at 5am after an amazing night out in the city, and to top it all off, our server made the experience even better. His name was Mike, and he was absolutely incredible. So attentive, welcoming, and genuinely kind. You can tell he truly cares about the people he serves. He told us he’s been working there for 29 years, and honestly, it shows in the best way possible. Not only was the service unforgettable, but the food was too. I ordered the ribeye sandwich with a side of fresh hash browns, and it was hands down one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had lol Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed after a night out. 10/10 experience overall. I’ll deff be coming back, and a big reason why is bc Mike made us feel so welcomed!!

A good traditional diner. We had breakfast as a group of 6. The food was good, same as the prices. The service was very friendly. We had a good time and a great start into the day.

During the Road Scholar's "American Mosaic - An NYC Exploration" program from Jun 22 to Jun 27, 2025, we had one dinner and five breakfasts at Tick Tock Diner located inside the New Yorker Hotel. Access was through its indoor entrance located next to the "Butcher & Banker" entrance, which was located to the left of the hotel's elevator hall. Since we were part of a tour group, we got vouchers that listed what we could order. No standard menus for us.<br><br>The sole exception was Day 1 dinner. We relied on an oral menu recited by the waiter. Since I don't have a photographic memory, I asked him to repeat the entrees. For appetizers, I had chicken noodle soup, and wife had salad; for entrees, I had steak (medium rare) with onion rings, Wife had grilled chicken with veggies. The chicken noodle soup was salty, easily the saltiest chicken noodle soup I ever tasted. It was also the smallest in portion size, slightly larger than a Chinese tea cup. As for the entree, the steak was slightly bigger than my hand, and served well-done instead of medium rare. I did not see any red inside the meat. The onion rings tasted like they came straight from the fryer and without any seasonings. The ones at Burger King tasted better. Wife remarked that her chicken looked pan-fried than grilled. Dessert was a scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup, which wasn't bad. Clearly, Tick Tock's specialty is breakfast, not dinner. Rating: 2.5/5.<br><br>For Day 2 breakfast, I had (scrambled) eggs with hash browns, two sausages and two slices of toast. (The vouchers called the hash browns "potatoes".) Wife had waffles with two sausages. According to her, the waffles tasted like flour and eggs than real waffles. For beverage, everyone was provided with a tall glass of water and a small glass of orange juice. The waiter misunderstood the order for coffee and brought two cups when we specifically requested one. Since Wife didn't drink coffee, that extra cup was mine. My order had a generous portion size, so much so that I still felt full at lunchtime. Like Day 1's dinner, the food was served plain without any seasonings, giving a bland taste. Thankfully, excess pepper compensated for that. Comparatively speaking, IHOP's version of the order was better. However, it was good enough for me to order it again for Day 6 breakfast. Score: 3/5<br><br>For Day 3 breakfast, I had Greek omelet with hash browns and tea. The omelet had tomatoes and sour cheese. The portion size was almost as large as Day 2 breakfast's order. I didn't like the strong taste of sour cheese, which made this the worst of the breakfast experiences. Score: 2.5/5<br><br>For Day 4 breakfast, I had western omelet with hash browns and tea. It was served at the same portion size as Day 3's Greek omelet but with more ingredients - such as bell peppers, onions and ham – and tastier. It was the best of the breakfast orders, so much so that I ordered it again for Day 5 breakfast. Score: 4/5<br><br>Of the four entrees, eggs with hash browns, sausages and toasts had the largest portion size, while steak with onion rings had the smallest. In terms of taste, western omelet was the best and Greek omelet was the worst. Service was consistently good, and the booths had sufficient legroom and comfort. Every time we were there, the TVs were set to local news but the muted sound level was conducive to making ourselves heard. Tick Tock was never crowded during all our visits. In all the breakfast visits, we showed up before 8am and were immediately escorted to our tables. Not once did we ever had to wait.<br><br>I'm glad that all the meals were covered by the tour program. If it was up to me, I wouldn't visit Tick Tock Diner, or wouldn't come back after the first visit. For what it was worth, it was alright.

Had pleasure to finally to get there. Big portions not expensive. The only minus was that staff loose attention when you leave tip on card not in cash. Not everyone carry cash but still left tip and that should count.

We went with a group of friends for brunch. The place is roomy and there is a lot of space. That said it is better to make a reservation.<br><br>The food is good. It is a dinner so you should order the diner specialtiea or the dishes diners are best know for. Any more healthy or elaborate dishes are always a bit of a gamble.<br><br>The staff was really helpful and nice. Very convenient location and easy to get to.

Very fast service during breakfast rush. It's so cool though to see wait stuff show attention, be calm, yet get your coffee refills multiple times yet not to feel the crazy rush of NYC. It's fast and slow paced at the same time :)<br>The food was delicious and good value for the $, especially since you end up paying almost the same at counter serviy places around.

We had breakfast at the TikTok Diner on Friday morning around 9:00. It was easy to get in, which was a plus, and the place was clean and comfortable. I always appreciate a clean diner with clean menus and tables. That may sound basic, but when you’re traveling, it’s a big deal. Our server was really nice and kept our drinks refilled without us having to ask.<br><br>I ordered the classic Eggs Benedict. It was good, just not the best I’ve ever had. The English muffin was a little tough to cut with the standard butter knife. I probably could have asked for a steak knife and solved that, but I didn’t. The hashbrowns were the bigger miss for me. They weren’t cooked enough and were more like lightly warmed shredded potatoes than crispy hashbrowns.<br><br>My husband had the classic two-egg breakfast with toast and pork sausage and said it was pretty good.<br><br>One small note for anyone visiting: our server mentioned they really appreciate tips in cash, and we were happy to oblige.<br><br>Overall, it was a solid, convenient breakfast spot. Nothing over the top, but it did the job. Next time we’re in town, we may try somewhere new, but this was an easy and decent way to start the day.

Huge space and a LOT of options. My friends and I met up to send off a friend to his study abroad, and so we wanted to give him one last truly American experience before he leaves. The food was scrumptious, and amazingly plated, perfect for pictures! I was so full after. I shared a few dishes with my friends, and it was nice to get a blend of savory and sweet. The pancakes are to die for!!<br><br>We asked a nearby waiter to help take a group picture, and he was very funny, and jokingly joined us in the picture. Overall, an amazing experience with amazing company.

Very disappointing place. I love US diners but this one offers really low-quality food. Staff is ok, place is remarkably good- close to The Empire State Building, but try to find a better one. It will save you from wasting money and bad memories.

Food is fair but is of Good quantity. Service is fast paced which you could not enjoy your meal as they want you to finish your food immediately. Somehow pleasant. Not a child friendly place. No high chair seen and restroom is a level below on a tight stairway, no koalabear seen. See images below.

So funny story about how I got to this place . We were looking for a place to eat after leaving MSG. My brother found a diner so figured it would please everyone. I originally said sure I never been to TikTok diner so should be fun to see what the vibe is like. Not realizing it was Tick Tock like a clock lol. Needless to say it was still a good place to eat. The place feels a little tight but what should you expect for NYC real estate. The food was good our service was pretty fast. The waiter wasn’t pushy and checking in on us every second but available if we needed anything. It worth a try and wasn’t too busy midday on a Saturday.

These are low key the best pancakes Ive ever had, just because of the full blown bananas they put on, usually its lil sliced bananas. We also had a fine dinner here last night. Its a lovely place to eat.

We were staying at the New Yorker for a night and ate here before a concert. The Chipotle chicken bowl was nice and big but had zero Chipotle flavor. It was like a salad with chicken tossed in mayo. Chipotle has a smoky flavor...... the service was very friendly, though. And the food came out quickly so we could get to the concert on time.So that's a good thing

This is our second morning eating here and it has been superb.<br>Michael is and awesome waiter and person.<br>The food is delicious and well cooked, flavourful and fresh.<br>All the staff were great.. But Michael went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied.