A classic New York diner, and it's good at what it does best--chicken fingers, chicken souvlaki, and french fries. The service consistently exceeds my expectations, and they seem to genuinely value the happiness of each customer. If a diner is what you're looking for, you've stumbled upon a great one.
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Jerome F.
Do Not Go Too this place due too a Male Server who came out of the business too ask me for a tip and stated they have no service charge so I need too give him a Tip Due too him stating how am I gonna get paid then Really The Mgr Or Owner Doesn't pay his employees a salary Really So I told him to talk too his boss and get his pay straight!!!! Will be calling the BBB
(1)
Ray Y.
Had the French Toast with Blueberries and sausage and the banana pancakes. French Toast was made with light and airy Challah bread - nothing fancy but the blueberries made it a little more special. Really good. The wife ate way more of the pancakes than she usually does. She let me sample some and they were very good. The service was perfect and the short wait was no big deal. It was a hot day and it could have been cooler inside but I'd hope this isn't a standard issue. We'd go back - if it weren't over 300 miles away. Next year perhaps.
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Amy K.
I really do like this spot. I usually order delivery, but when I am in there the waiters are very nice, as are the managers. The food comes out really quickly, even when order for delivery. I order off of Grub Hub and it always arrives a full 45 min before they time estimated. Everything is usually very good! It gets crowded on weekends, so sometimes there is a wait. There is a good breakfast deal if you get there early enough. Me like!
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Kevin C.
This mediocre diner epitomizes food near Columbia University: nothing to write home about, and kind of expensive. The omelettes are bland, made with watered-down eggs and egg shells. Most brunch items come with potatoes and toast: the potatoes will sometimes have a huge chunk that doesn't cook all the way through. Toast is hard to mess up so theirs is fine. There are a few other options in the area if you want brunch (Community comes to mind). If you're willing to compromise on flavor to save some money, also don't come here because you won't save money.
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Pritio M.
Ordered the cheddar cheese omelet. Hesitant coming here because of the 3 star rating, but nevertheless chose to take the plunge. Reviewing as we eat: Service was good and courteous. Food was alright but mine was a bit drab. I would rate overall at 3. My friend ordered the Mediterranean omelette. He says it was tasty and well balanced. He would rate it at 3.5 Overall rating between us two is (3.5+3)/2
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Rachel R.
Came here with my roommate on a Saturday afternoon. After wandering to several bagel places with heavy lines, we were starving and landed in front of Manchester Diner. We were seated quickly and both ordered the bagels with lox. I wasn't expecting much, considering it was a diner bagel, but I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't anything special, but definitely did the trick. They only offered two types of bagels, plain and sesame, but again, what can you expect. Service was attentive, and we were in and out pretty quickly, which, in our case, was a good thing. The space was small but pretty crowded, which leads me to believe its a popular neighborhood destination. Would like to try some of their lunch plates!
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Nadix C.
I felt the kitchen wasn't clean. Food was mediocre . Wouldn't go there again. Our server was nice and polite.
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Jennifer C.
Food is okay. Delivery is terrible.
(2)
Jessica W.
I ordered a classic burger and the waiter asked me, fries? I said "sure" but in fact, I needed to pay $3 extra but the burger was only $7. Of course he didn't mention it at all so we thought it was the fries that usually come with burger. When we got the check, they included 18% services charge to the bill even though we were just 2 people and it was just a low-class restaurant. Will never go there again.
(1)
Isis N.
New York must have thousands of diners throughout the city, and to randomly find a good one for a party of four picky eaters, it's indeed a good luck charm. We chose this one because we were hungry, no Yelp reviews intervention. Brunch was the call of the jungle. The menu it's your average diner cuisine, full of pancakes, bagels, waffles and frittatas. And good coffee, I may add. I had the tutti frutti waffles and I loved it. Fruits were super fresh and big waffle on the dot. My travel companions had bagel with salmon (humongous portion), fried eggs with fries and sausage. All good. Thanks to this review I will stop in this diner next time I'm in the city. By the way, NY in August it's like a love letter.
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Janice F.
I really like this diner for two reasons: 1. The food here is pretty good. It's not like to-die-for, but if you're hungry this is it. My friend ordered the club chicken sandwich and it was really tasty. It's still diner food, not like anything gourmet, but it works. 2. For the price you pay, the portions are humongo. Be sure to go on Fridays for ~$10 lunch special- featuring soup and sandwich or pasta. 3. The service here is not the best, we waited before we got seated because all the waiters/waitresses were busy, but they certainly made up for it when they were refilling our coffee and water for tea constantly. The food also came relatively quickly. I would come here for a bite if you really like diner food or are just on a budget because this will certainly be a good choice (shout out to all my college students!).
(4)
Kimberly P.
Came here for a random lunch. Order es the French toast with a side of bacon it was okay. My husband ordered the brunch eggs Benedict, the ham did not looked that cooked. The home fries looked cooked a few hours ago. The milk, orange juice and coffee was great. Will try again another time to see what else might be a better option.
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Uygar D.
This was a perfectly fine diner as far as diners go. I went for a late Sunday breakfast, and ordered an egg white omelette with feta cheese with a side of crispy bacon. I received my order promptly, and exactly the way I had asked it to be. What else do you expect from a diner?
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Lesley C.
Merely average diner. Nothing special about it at all. The portions were of okay size, maybe a little small for the prices. I had hashbrowns, coffee, eggs, a fruit salad, and bacon, and it was a very average breakfast. Basically, if you're looking for an average quality diner, this is your place.
(3)
Holly M.
Nothing left to the imagination. Fast delivery but soggy fries and the burger was so greasy that napkins had to be used to attempt to salvage any part of it. The grease soaked through the bottom bun. The mac-n-cheese was extremely bland. Won't repeat that mistake again! McDonald's would have been better.
(1)
andy t.
The Manchester is my favorite diner in the area. The staff is very friendly and the food is pretty good. The breakfasts are recommended in particular, but I've also had dinner here a few times. Believe it or not, the steak frites are actually pretty tasty. The chicken kebab is also a winner. The shrimp stir fry.....not so much. Extra points for having matzoh ball soup on the menu.
(3)
Sebastian A.
Not bad chocolate chip pancakes! I ordered via seamless and they arrived at my high rise apartment on time and with a smile. I state the obvious of my apartment because even though my Manhattan based apartment is nearest to the top and there are only two elevators, they arrived without delay. I will be ordering from them again soon!
(5)
Remi C.
SURPRISINGLY tasty chili! I love my chili, and when I saw they had some on the menu, and I was starving, I decided to give it a try. The chili has this warm cinnamon flavor (weird initially, but I got used to it, and it was nice), and I asked for the rice on the side. It was pretty well flavoured! Now, it might be my surprise that's giving this diner an extra star, but it's also that they let a homeless and/or very dishelveled man come in to buy coffee and didn't charge him. Now, he insisted on paying, but they weren't going to charge him. He sat and was able to get out of the frigid temperatures outside, so they're ok in my book!
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Eric Y.
I used to live right around this place, and I couldn't believe that I hadn't tried it for a long long time. The waiters are very friendly, the gentleman at the counter has a very good sense of humor. Decent food, nice ambient. The brunch here is not like crazily good, but the place is always packed on weekend mornings. I still come here just for a cup of coffee and do my readings here. Love it.
(4)
Katie R.
Food is just okay. I've ordered delivery from these guys several times and it's usually pretty reliable, but now I won't be returning. An order was very late, which is understandable, however when I called to cancel, the staff member who picked up was unnecessarily rude. First, calling a woman "honey" after already being snide doesn't win you any points. Second, if a customer says they want to cancel, guess what won't sway their decision...arguing with them. In sum: buddy, your food ain't worth your 'tude.
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Elliott C.
This place should really have a better rating than it does. It has everything you would really want to find in a diner, and, because the quality of the food is good, it is my go-to diner in the area (not to mention that it was open for my last meal before the hurricane!). Normally, I go for the "Zorba's omelette," a 3-egg omelette with tomatoes and feta, served with really great potatoes ($7.95), and I leave completely satisfied. Also. the 10% Columbia discount doesn't hurt.
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Shannon C.
So far, it's mediocre I suppose - but what diner isn't, really? ;) I had the Southwest Burger (jalapenos, pepper jack), and it was delicious. The meat was really juicy, I think this one was made from fresh ground beef, not a frozen patty, like some diners are inclined to serve. The same can't be said for the fries...edible, but weak. Probably from frozen. That said, it's way cuter than Westway was on the inside! Very fun and clean feeling. I'll definitely be back to judge the brunch! Always rooting for a solid diner in the neighborhood. UPDATE (4/29/12): So, I've obviously been back here quite a few times since my first review (half of them I haven't even checked in for), being as we live in the neighborhood. My boyfriend always gets the corned beef hash, and says it's tasty but "is probably straight from a can". And since I began attempting to eat vegetarian last month, I have deferred from my full Lumberjack breakfast routine (Always a delight! No ham, double bacon instead!) to just pancakes. Which, I have to say, are themselves really tasty...but they give you little packets of syrup instead of a little mini pitcher of it (what is that called??) and obviously, it's high-fructose corn syrup stuff, but really I couldn't expect anything more than that from a diner. And I've had a couple of their omelettes as well, so to report on those: generous portion sizes and fresh-tasting ingredients. Also, comes with potatoes and those are pretty darn good, too! Alas, all things considered, we still go there pretty much every other weekend. Review upped to four stars, the extra star of which is for the snappy and attentive service.
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Christina T.
Casual comfort food. Fresh. Big servings. Great service. Although nothing really spectacular.
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La Nueva Mestiza D.
honestly, the food was good. nothing mind-blowing. but good. like, dependable good. the thing i really enjoyed with this spot was the service. everyone was so nice. the hippy hostess, the old man server, the dudes in the kitchen winking at me while i chowed down on my open-faced turkey dinner (for real, huge portions and done well).
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Erica M.
Cheap diner food, excellent diner service.
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Jane C.
Can't go wrong with a classic diner...huge selection, great service and even have an impressive selection of beers (Blue Moon, Sam Adams, etc.)
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Merry M.
A buddy and I eat here about once or twice a month. The food is pretty good. I always order the meatloaf and salad. Comfort food. The service is friendly and if it's not busy, we stay and chat at the table without feeling rushed. My only complaint is that last time I ordered ice cream for dessert and was charged $5.50. I should have asked the price first. My friend is a vegetarian who orders breakfast for dinner and coffee. He has no complaints. Good food and service at generally decent prices, as a diner should be.
(4)
Nicole H.
Don't go here! The staff is horribly rude. I felt rushed the whole time eating there, and when I was still finishing my coffee they asked me to leave because they needed the table (I had been there for barely 30 minutes) and when I told them I was still finishing my coffee they told me to get it to go. When I commented on the service being rude they didn't apologize, and when I said I didn't feel like leaving any tip they got angry and argumentative. A very bad experience all in all.
(1)
Chad M.
Love this place. Good diner food and great customer service. Hope they stay around for a long time.
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Emily H.
I went here for the first time for brunch. Okay food selection but it felt a bit cramped and the TV was too small and far away. I would go back but it doesn't seem like it would be a favorite. It was busy (peak brunch time) so they are doing something right.
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Genna T.
Best chocolate milkshake that I have ever had.
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Michael H.
I used to order from here three or more times a week for over a year. Recently, they have been price gouging on everything. An extra $1.50 for honey mustard dressing or a slice of tomato on a sandwich, and extra $6.00 to substitute lettuce and tomato for hash browns with eggs. Or, even worse, $3.00 to substitute a vegetable in an omelette. I am done with this place.
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Diana N.
My parents live in this neighborhood and we've been coming to this diner for years! The staff are all awesome, love how friendly and attentive they are. We go about 2 times per week either for dinner or breakfast on weekends. On weekends they are very busy during breakfast/brunch hours, so I definitely recommend going early I guess for seating. All in all, this is a great diner, food is as good as it can get, top notch!
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Kate A.
I've only had breakfast food here but I find it to be fairly reasonably priced and of good quality. Omelets are large and and come with homefries and toast, for around $9. The bread they use is above average for diner fare. The coffee was nothing special but the refills were free. It's a small space and can feel a little cramped. Be warned, if you sit at the counter you'll be very uncomfortable if you're over 5'7". I'm 5'6" and my knees were almost touching the wall. Forget about crossing your legs! Service was good... never had to wait for anything and they were fast and pretty friendly.
(3)
Lucy F.
Perfect breakfast diner. Has all the classic diner food at pretty good quality. What is really awesome about this place is the service. They are speedy and so accommodating, for all of the 10 times I've been there I have never had to wait for someone to accommodate my needs.
(3)
Michael W.
It took twelve minutes for the two waiters to figure out who was going to wait on the table of one. I ordered a tomato and cheese omelet plate with a coffee. Six minutes later I received the food drink and the bill? I show the cashier my bill and in rhetoric I ponder about the Hobbit's second breakfast. The cashier giggled. There was no check-in to see how the meal was going, no refills on anything. When I finished the omelet, there were three long black hairs., underneath a patch of cheese and tunny egg. This place looks pretty. That's about it.
(1)
Lori S.
I'm a big fan of diners. When you want a comfort meal, especially breakfast, without pretension, diners are the way to go. In the last few years, BF and I have been trying new ones all around the city (new to us that is) and so here we were @ Manchester. Upon entering, I was struck with how small it is. Don't know why, but I expected it to be larger. We were seated in the worst possible spot, tiny table for two next to the kitchen, but we understood since it was pretty crowded - and I take that as a good sign, since neighborhood diners should have lots of neighbors there. To sum up the experience, food was fine/good. I got a LEO, BF got another omelet, and we were both happy, especially for the price. Best thing was the service. We had a really sweet guy who gave us just the right amount of attention. And to respond to other reviewers, I thought the coffee was good, and I'm usually very hard on diner coffee. So go here for a predictable, yet worthy diner experience.
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Josh G.
Average diner food.
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Kelley B.
Cheap food. I've enjoyed their breakfast choices much more than I have their lunch/dinner choices. I'd say this is a safe breakfast bet but wouldn't be a consideration for a lunch or dinner.
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Harrison E.
Good. Not great. Servers don't listen very well. Our breakfast came out wrong twice. After we got what we ordered a bottle of salt was needed for taste. "Fresh squeezed" orange juice was clearly not. Coffee is terrible. Will not return or recommend.
(2)
Daniel R.
Ordered a waffle, bacon, and a coffee. Waffle was so wet I had to throw it out. I ordered it plain. It was like it was dipped in water. Coffee spilled everywhere and was undrinkable. Far too sweet. Asked for it just with half and half. No sugar. I am now re ordering breakfast from somewhere else, a second time. Avoid at all costs.
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Luke E.
I used to come in here once every week or two by myself because I live in the neighborhood. Almost every time I sat in the same spot, the booth for 2 in the middle of the restaurant. One day, some yahoo host told me that I had to sit at a table for 2, not the booth for 2. I haven't been back since.
(1)
Karen U.
Really good food with pretty good variety. The prices were reasonable. I had the California salad which was the special. It had portobello mushrooms and roasted red peppers along with lots of other good stuff especially the bleu cheese. It came with soup and I had the mushroom barley which was excellent.
(5)
Betsy K.
The challah French toast here is AMAZING (especially on Saturday morning). They also have a nice breakfast special where you get an 8 oz. glass of juice and coffee with your entree. I approve.
(4)
Sarah S.
I was in town for my birthday weekend and stayed with someone who lived a few blocks down. We always came here for breakfast because they were the most affordable and had a good variety. The wait staff was nice and the food was good. Seating is a little limited because it's not a really big place but that's NY. Great place to come to if you want some food for a reasonable price.
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Jennifer S.
Not sure why the reviews are so low on this, so i'm gonna give it a 5 to bump them up on the scale. Look, I've been to a number of diners in NYC. There are some really great ones that are more like restaurants than diners and other that are crummy and quick, like Moonstruck. Let's be honest though, no one goes to a diner to expect fine dining. It's like when you go to TJ max and want something on sale - everything is already a giant sale. Anyway, I got the Uptown Frittata(sp?) Omelet with a cup of coffee. All for 15 bucks, which included a generous tip. They were quick, but not too quick to make me wonder how fast and carelessly someone made my meal and the actual omlete was very tasty. It wasn't a ton of food either, so I didn't feel stuffed or overwhelmed after the meal. It was just right and the food actually tasted like food. I find that with diners like Moonstruck, Dennys, etc. there is something very rubber like about the eggs and meals in general. The omelet here actually tasted like a nice, well cooked meal. Now that I live in the area, I'll def be back. Oh and they deliver! yay :)
(5)
Julia D.
Yiiikes, 2.5 stars?! Oof. Luckily, my happenstance experience with the Manchester Diner was nothing short of very satisfactory. I managed to eat a healthy breakfast (whole grain waffles topped with low-fat yogurt and fresh berries), while stealing my companion's home fries and corn-beef-hash. The meal was cheap, super quick, efficient and kind service, and tasty, and I would come back for the cozy diner-feel as well. All in all a solid diner option in Morningside Heights.
(4)
Joy D.
Sadly, I gotta say this new incarnation of the diner formerly known as Westway is a big ol' FAIL. Westway may have been a little raggedy but the food was MUCH better. Gone are the fresh salads, the tasty waffles & pancakes, the juicy chicken sandwiches. In their place are mediocre plates of greens with odd, hacked-off stems of unidentifiable veggies, cloyingly sweet dressings that somehow all taste the same, dry, stale waffles, and dry, stale chicken. The only thing I've had there that wasn't a disappointment was the fries and the cheesecake. I miss Westway. And to echo a previous Yelper, what is WITH the music?? Look around you, Manchester -- do you see any club kids in your diner? No. This is a NEIGHBORHOOD diner, mostly grownups, a handful of hungover college students at brunch, families, old people, etc. Nobody wants to hear loud obnoxious pulsating nnts nnts Top 40/Dance music (with commercials!!) while they choke down your bland, dry, overcooked omelets at 11am on a Saturday. Get yourself a nice chill Pandora station or something. You want to stick around, Manchester? Get a better chef and turn off the goddamn radio.
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Abby R.
The Manchester Diner is your average diner. When i came here I found nothing special to it, I ordered my usual because the menu looked basic. It didn't astound me or anything. It's cheap though, and it's close to home. It's that diner you go to just because it's around.. and I guess their okay for diner food.
(3)
Michelle M.
I don't know why this place has average reviews, it was fantastic. We showed up pretty close to closing and they were super friendly about us coming in and eating. Everything was great, the food portions were huge, delicious and came out quickly, the place was nice and clean, the staff was friendly and the owner was very welcoming and nice, even chatted with us a bit even though he was preparing to close. We were considering going to Tom's, but decided to try a new place, and we are glad we did. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Joel H.
Food is delicious..small establishment (which to me is better). Small flat screen towards the back which doesn't take away from the diner experience. I would recommend this place ....they just forgot my coffee but thats fine I should quit anyway.
(3)
Katelynn D.
Food is good and cheap. I've only been for breakfast, but the service is quick and attentive. They are very accommodating. For some reason their delivery hasn't been that great, not quite sure why.
(4)
Matt G.
Mediocre food, but the prices won't break the bank. Unfortunately, the service was quite bad; I don't think I'll ever understand diners where the staff treats their customers like inconveniences, which is definitely the feeling I got here. Between Manchester, Tom's, and Deluxe you now have your choice between three average diners within a few blocks of one another in the Morningside Heights area. Three stars instead of two because I'll probably come back and try them again in the hopes that Angry Man won't be our server.
(3)
Mia L.
Amazing service, GREAT breakfast, feels like I'm back home upstate! I ordered delivery from here too and it was incredibly fast and equally delicious. So refreshing to have a friendly waitress.
(5)
Anthi O.
Way too dissapointed from this place. Generally I do not expect the best quality from Broadway restaurants in Morningside Heights, but this was the worst burger I have ever tried in the area. I didn't visit the restaurant and ordered through seamless a simple burger (burger, cheese, mushrooms, mayo, tomato). The result was totally dissapointing... The quantity was fine, but the burger it self was overcooked, blunt and oily, the bread was super-thin and kind of wet and couldn't support the burger, the mushrooms where cold and the tomato green and untasty... I wouldn't try it again.
(1)
Courtney M.
I order from here at least once a week. Always fast delivery! Friendly delivery guys. Every order i get is fresh and correct. I am someone who reads and writes reviews. So I hope everyone reads this one... My go to diner!
(5)
Taryn C.
I've walked past this place a bunch of times and really had a craving for pancakes. So I decided to take a walk and get some. While I was hesitant at first, because of the poor reviews, I figured at worst, I'd have a really funny story. I was pleasantly surprised by how I liked this place. It's on the small side (few tables, big counter). Nice staff, always checking to make sure I'm ok, and if I need more coffee. I like diner coffee, and this was actually some of the best. A little on the stronger side, which is OK by me! I ordered a lumberjack, since I was planning to run 15 miles the next day (marathon training). Ham comes with it, so I just asked to keep it off. I think I got some extra bacon. I loved the pancakes, nice and fluffy, not dry at all. Bacon was just ok, not nearly as good as Pier 72 :). I noticed that for a diner, their menu seemed kind of small...but they more than make up for it with their daily specials which I found to be quite intriguing (like salmon burgers, lemonata chicken). I'm looking to coming here again for sure.
(4)
Sonjay M.
I was trying to find a diner in Morningside Heights that wasn't too expensive, and I stumbled upon Manchester Diner (I would've gone to Tom's Diner, but they only had stool seats, and how can I eat and tweet while sitting on a barstool??). It was really cozy and warm inside, and not too crowded I got French toast, turkey sausage, home fries and orange juice. The French toast was good, though calling it "3 slices" when it's really 1 whole slice and 1 cut in half is just...yeah. They gave me those little packs of syrup, which I hate. Either have pure maple syrup, or at least pretend it's real and put it in a syrup dish. The turkey sausage had an odd texture, but the flavor was really good. The potatoes were okay, but they were kinda dry, not enough peppers/onions, and it was slightly underseasoned. The orange juice was fresh-squeezed. Pros: Food comes out pretty quickly, good French toast, bill was about $13 for a lot of food. Cons: I felt kinda rushed because a guy wanted to switch his seat, so they were going to give him my seat, even the the place was fairly empty. All in all, I'd go back again.
(3)
Jin W.
This place is great, def 5 stars for my experience. Staff are friendly very attentive, and the burger I got was really fresh and quality is good. I also had French toast once, and it was yummy!!! Def returning and recommend.
(5)
Ben S.
Completely decent place that appears to be underappreciated on yelp... It's got all the characteristics of a traditional diner - cheap prices, prompt service, laminated menus, chrome fixtures - and it's not presenting itself as anything more (or less) than that. Other places nearby - Deluxe, for instance, comes to mind - will serve more sophisticated fare in an attempt to be both a "diner" and a classy restaurant at the same time, mostly as a means of justifying their grossly inflated prices for staples like pancakes. But back to the Manchester... I came away from my $5 eggs-toast-potatoes-coffee meal perfectly satisfied, pleased to have finally found a decent diner in the area. The student discount (10%) is also a nice little extra.
(4)
gerardo b.
where should I begin...... as they refilled the sugar packets, they dropped some on the floor....people stepped on it and one of the workers picked it up to mix with the clean packets for the tables... they were putting up a blind and the tools were put on the table that had set-ups on it.... finally someone saw me looking and took it off the table.... service was very bad.... waiter pass by my table several times and never asked if I wanted more water..... I had to ask for it to wash down the dried up meat loaf that they covered with gravy from a mix...... took my sugar packet container while I was eating and never saying excuse me or even asking if I need more water..... a woman who seems to be a "regular" said good bye and they all started to snicker as she left..... bad business!!!!!!........ the waiter seems annoyed that I was asking about the specials since they did not have it written anywhere except on an A frame outside the restaurant...... asked for the tab and that took a while...... waiter never passed to see if I was still alive from the "rocks" (meat loaf) that they were serving..... when soup came he asked if I wanted crackers ...... obviously he did not want to bring it otherwise he need not ask and it would have been brought with the soup..... at the end, they were very fast in taking my credit card and "telling" (no PLEASE) me to sign...... that was the fastest I saw them move !!!!!........ well, this guy is not "moving" his body so fast over there except to AVOID the place....... they need to figure out the word SERVICE !!!! a little better ..... it also goes with the food...... PRO- I am out of there and I have choices !!!!! Con - They are in my neighborhood !!!!........... LEAVE !!!!!
(1)
Tony Y.
Food is okay but terrible service. Ordered breakfast delivery and they missed my toast. Called in and they told me it would take them hours to to send me the toast, which didn't come at all. No explanations, no apologies and so I guess this is nothing uncommon here. Will never order from this place again given other similar places with better service and attitude for business.
(1)
Becky M.
Went again today and had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries!!!! Excellent! I do so love this place. We've had the same waitress all three times and she is so great! Also the biggest cappuccino I ever had! This place is quite a find!
(5)
Chris R.
I have quit going to this joint and will not order any more deliveries. I felt rushed the few times I went there. They will slap a bill down on your table before you have finished eating. I've asked for well done hamburgers and gotten medium rare. And the "hostess" will tell you that you cannot sit at a booth if you are just one person, even if the restaurant is not busy. And the food, for diner food, is n the low end of mediocre. Even delivery people seem sullen and unhappy. It's an entirely unpleasant experience at this diner. There are MUCH better choices in the neighborhood.
(1)
Jason B.
The food is typical mediocre diner food. How can you really screw up eggs, toast, fries and coffee? It's fine, but good is a stretch. The service is quite bad. First, the "hostess" denied us the two top we asked for, because they needed to combine that with another (occupied) table for a five person party. Before our order was even taken that table went to two others. I also had to repeatedly ask for my coffee and then refills (kind of a diner staple). Lastly I waited and waited to get my check paid. They made a few errors in their redesign from the Westway. Sure it is lighter and more modern, but it's a diner. The tables are small, but plates are HUGE, so they don't fit on the table. Also making for a less than pleasant dining experience. I see no reason to go back. There are other options in the neighborhood.
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Bill C.
I already miss the old Westway. Sure, it was showing its age and was tattered around the edges, but it was comfortable, cheap, quick and reliable. I can't see anything that MD has substantially improved except the decor (and who cares about that in a diner) and I see a couple of things that are worse. The food quality is not much different. Still the new owners could not resist raising prices. They didn't jack the prices up a lot, but enough to make some of the old patrons ask why 2 eggs and bacon now sets you back $7.25 there while it is still only $6.50 up at Toms. Why they had to take a place that was comfortable and make it so damned uncomfortable is my biggest complaint. Why didn't they just leave the floorplan the way it was? They now have tables along the left front side instead of booths. If you're sitting in one of the chairs facing the banquette, people are constantly banging into the back of your chair.The first chair on that side is only a foot or two from the door. The entire front part of the restaurant is now one big open space and it feels like you're eating in the middle of Grand Central. Very uncomfortable. They also have these oddly shaped plates. Impossible to rest your utensils on them. They keep slipping onto whatever it is you have on your plate. What the hell was wrong with the regular round plates? Tom's has never been a favorite of mine, but it is now preferable to MD.
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David C.
The people that said the food is good must be employees or never went when it was busy. I just left there and made sure I wrote this yelp review. Absolutely horrendous service. The food is cheap diner food that one can get for half the price at Tom's diner two blocks up the street, with much much much better service. In other words the food isn't very good and you also have the pleasure of dining with the flies that surround this small restaurant. The manager is a brute that kicks people out as soon as they've paid their bill. You want to enjoy an after breakfast coffee while you read the paper??? NOT HERE. Take notes from starbucks, do you see them kicking people out? and they have lines out the door. How is their business doing? Avoid this joint at all costs.
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Joy S.
This restaurant won't be around long if it doesn't hire a better cook. The breakfast was horrible. Eggs too runny, pancakes way too overdone, homefries no flavor at all and breakfast meat undercooked. I will never eat here again! I ate 5% of my food and paid and left. I gave the normal tip even though it was glaringly obvious that I didn't eat the food and NONE of the staff even said goodbye or have a nice day or anything! I gave it 1 star because I can't choose zero (or can I?).
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Beth A.
I miss the old turquoise benches of the West Way diner -- as will as the sassy waitresses who always made a fresh pot of coffee for you. Lighting is way too bright. Service slow. Music too jivey for a placid diner meal with the New Yorker by your side for company. Also, a flat-screen tv with news or something or other flashing in the background. Burger was good. Grilled cheese not; didn't cover the bread which was too oily. Boohoo. I wanted it to be better.
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Carl F.
Had a bacon cheeseburger deluxe and a soda. $13.95. A little too pricey. To give props where due, the food was quite good. VERY tasty burger and above-average fries. The service was a bit slow, and I'm not sure why: it was only half full on a weekday lunchtime when most diners are packed. I think they're in some trouble since the proprietor kept standing at the door waiting for customers. Note to store owners: don't stand in the door waiting for customers. It makes people feel uncomfortable and self-conscious and makes people who were thinking of coming in decide not to. They keep WKTU on the radio. Loud. I have no idea why. HORRIBLE music, it turns the whole atmosphere to shit. And it makes you feel like you have to leave as quickly as possible.
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Nicole R.
i have to say that i had chicken soup delivered last night and it was one of the best chicken soups ive had in a long time and i eat a lot of chicken soup. glad to have a good delivery stand by for when im under the weather. it came quickly and hot. just the way i like it!
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Liam D.
Manchester diner is one of the only diners I know about in the area so for that alone it gets a star but it also has pretty good burgers especially The Chipotle Burger. The chicken fingers are good as well but way to overpriced for the four small ones they give you. All in all it's a pretty average place that makes hit or miss good food
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aaron l.
great little diner quick service and good quality cheap priced food and great milkshakes close to the train so its good grab a bite and then head to the movies. and recently renovated.
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Blah Blah B.
it has really yummy food. you should go there because if you go there well you can get dessert stuff and good stuff so thats why you should go there.
Kelsey H.
A classic New York diner, and it's good at what it does best--chicken fingers, chicken souvlaki, and french fries. The service consistently exceeds my expectations, and they seem to genuinely value the happiness of each customer. If a diner is what you're looking for, you've stumbled upon a great one.
(4)Jerome F.
Do Not Go Too this place due too a Male Server who came out of the business too ask me for a tip and stated they have no service charge so I need too give him a Tip Due too him stating how am I gonna get paid then Really The Mgr Or Owner Doesn't pay his employees a salary Really So I told him to talk too his boss and get his pay straight!!!! Will be calling the BBB
(1)Ray Y.
Had the French Toast with Blueberries and sausage and the banana pancakes. French Toast was made with light and airy Challah bread - nothing fancy but the blueberries made it a little more special. Really good. The wife ate way more of the pancakes than she usually does. She let me sample some and they were very good. The service was perfect and the short wait was no big deal. It was a hot day and it could have been cooler inside but I'd hope this isn't a standard issue. We'd go back - if it weren't over 300 miles away. Next year perhaps.
(4)Amy K.
I really do like this spot. I usually order delivery, but when I am in there the waiters are very nice, as are the managers. The food comes out really quickly, even when order for delivery. I order off of Grub Hub and it always arrives a full 45 min before they time estimated. Everything is usually very good! It gets crowded on weekends, so sometimes there is a wait. There is a good breakfast deal if you get there early enough. Me like!
(4)Kevin C.
This mediocre diner epitomizes food near Columbia University: nothing to write home about, and kind of expensive. The omelettes are bland, made with watered-down eggs and egg shells. Most brunch items come with potatoes and toast: the potatoes will sometimes have a huge chunk that doesn't cook all the way through. Toast is hard to mess up so theirs is fine. There are a few other options in the area if you want brunch (Community comes to mind). If you're willing to compromise on flavor to save some money, also don't come here because you won't save money.
(3)Pritio M.
Ordered the cheddar cheese omelet. Hesitant coming here because of the 3 star rating, but nevertheless chose to take the plunge. Reviewing as we eat: Service was good and courteous. Food was alright but mine was a bit drab. I would rate overall at 3. My friend ordered the Mediterranean omelette. He says it was tasty and well balanced. He would rate it at 3.5 Overall rating between us two is (3.5+3)/2
(3)Rachel R.
Came here with my roommate on a Saturday afternoon. After wandering to several bagel places with heavy lines, we were starving and landed in front of Manchester Diner. We were seated quickly and both ordered the bagels with lox. I wasn't expecting much, considering it was a diner bagel, but I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't anything special, but definitely did the trick. They only offered two types of bagels, plain and sesame, but again, what can you expect. Service was attentive, and we were in and out pretty quickly, which, in our case, was a good thing. The space was small but pretty crowded, which leads me to believe its a popular neighborhood destination. Would like to try some of their lunch plates!
(3)Nadix C.
I felt the kitchen wasn't clean. Food was mediocre . Wouldn't go there again. Our server was nice and polite.
(1)Jennifer C.
Food is okay. Delivery is terrible.
(2)Jessica W.
I ordered a classic burger and the waiter asked me, fries? I said "sure" but in fact, I needed to pay $3 extra but the burger was only $7. Of course he didn't mention it at all so we thought it was the fries that usually come with burger. When we got the check, they included 18% services charge to the bill even though we were just 2 people and it was just a low-class restaurant. Will never go there again.
(1)Isis N.
New York must have thousands of diners throughout the city, and to randomly find a good one for a party of four picky eaters, it's indeed a good luck charm. We chose this one because we were hungry, no Yelp reviews intervention. Brunch was the call of the jungle. The menu it's your average diner cuisine, full of pancakes, bagels, waffles and frittatas. And good coffee, I may add. I had the tutti frutti waffles and I loved it. Fruits were super fresh and big waffle on the dot. My travel companions had bagel with salmon (humongous portion), fried eggs with fries and sausage. All good. Thanks to this review I will stop in this diner next time I'm in the city. By the way, NY in August it's like a love letter.
(5)Janice F.
I really like this diner for two reasons: 1. The food here is pretty good. It's not like to-die-for, but if you're hungry this is it. My friend ordered the club chicken sandwich and it was really tasty. It's still diner food, not like anything gourmet, but it works. 2. For the price you pay, the portions are humongo. Be sure to go on Fridays for ~$10 lunch special- featuring soup and sandwich or pasta. 3. The service here is not the best, we waited before we got seated because all the waiters/waitresses were busy, but they certainly made up for it when they were refilling our coffee and water for tea constantly. The food also came relatively quickly. I would come here for a bite if you really like diner food or are just on a budget because this will certainly be a good choice (shout out to all my college students!).
(4)Kimberly P.
Came here for a random lunch. Order es the French toast with a side of bacon it was okay. My husband ordered the brunch eggs Benedict, the ham did not looked that cooked. The home fries looked cooked a few hours ago. The milk, orange juice and coffee was great. Will try again another time to see what else might be a better option.
(3)Uygar D.
This was a perfectly fine diner as far as diners go. I went for a late Sunday breakfast, and ordered an egg white omelette with feta cheese with a side of crispy bacon. I received my order promptly, and exactly the way I had asked it to be. What else do you expect from a diner?
(5)Lesley C.
Merely average diner. Nothing special about it at all. The portions were of okay size, maybe a little small for the prices. I had hashbrowns, coffee, eggs, a fruit salad, and bacon, and it was a very average breakfast. Basically, if you're looking for an average quality diner, this is your place.
(3)Holly M.
Nothing left to the imagination. Fast delivery but soggy fries and the burger was so greasy that napkins had to be used to attempt to salvage any part of it. The grease soaked through the bottom bun. The mac-n-cheese was extremely bland. Won't repeat that mistake again! McDonald's would have been better.
(1)andy t.
The Manchester is my favorite diner in the area. The staff is very friendly and the food is pretty good. The breakfasts are recommended in particular, but I've also had dinner here a few times. Believe it or not, the steak frites are actually pretty tasty. The chicken kebab is also a winner. The shrimp stir fry.....not so much. Extra points for having matzoh ball soup on the menu.
(3)Sebastian A.
Not bad chocolate chip pancakes! I ordered via seamless and they arrived at my high rise apartment on time and with a smile. I state the obvious of my apartment because even though my Manhattan based apartment is nearest to the top and there are only two elevators, they arrived without delay. I will be ordering from them again soon!
(5)Remi C.
SURPRISINGLY tasty chili! I love my chili, and when I saw they had some on the menu, and I was starving, I decided to give it a try. The chili has this warm cinnamon flavor (weird initially, but I got used to it, and it was nice), and I asked for the rice on the side. It was pretty well flavoured! Now, it might be my surprise that's giving this diner an extra star, but it's also that they let a homeless and/or very dishelveled man come in to buy coffee and didn't charge him. Now, he insisted on paying, but they weren't going to charge him. He sat and was able to get out of the frigid temperatures outside, so they're ok in my book!
(4)Eric Y.
I used to live right around this place, and I couldn't believe that I hadn't tried it for a long long time. The waiters are very friendly, the gentleman at the counter has a very good sense of humor. Decent food, nice ambient. The brunch here is not like crazily good, but the place is always packed on weekend mornings. I still come here just for a cup of coffee and do my readings here. Love it.
(4)Katie R.
Food is just okay. I've ordered delivery from these guys several times and it's usually pretty reliable, but now I won't be returning. An order was very late, which is understandable, however when I called to cancel, the staff member who picked up was unnecessarily rude. First, calling a woman "honey" after already being snide doesn't win you any points. Second, if a customer says they want to cancel, guess what won't sway their decision...arguing with them. In sum: buddy, your food ain't worth your 'tude.
(1)Elliott C.
This place should really have a better rating than it does. It has everything you would really want to find in a diner, and, because the quality of the food is good, it is my go-to diner in the area (not to mention that it was open for my last meal before the hurricane!). Normally, I go for the "Zorba's omelette," a 3-egg omelette with tomatoes and feta, served with really great potatoes ($7.95), and I leave completely satisfied. Also. the 10% Columbia discount doesn't hurt.
(4)Shannon C.
So far, it's mediocre I suppose - but what diner isn't, really? ;) I had the Southwest Burger (jalapenos, pepper jack), and it was delicious. The meat was really juicy, I think this one was made from fresh ground beef, not a frozen patty, like some diners are inclined to serve. The same can't be said for the fries...edible, but weak. Probably from frozen. That said, it's way cuter than Westway was on the inside! Very fun and clean feeling. I'll definitely be back to judge the brunch! Always rooting for a solid diner in the neighborhood. UPDATE (4/29/12): So, I've obviously been back here quite a few times since my first review (half of them I haven't even checked in for), being as we live in the neighborhood. My boyfriend always gets the corned beef hash, and says it's tasty but "is probably straight from a can". And since I began attempting to eat vegetarian last month, I have deferred from my full Lumberjack breakfast routine (Always a delight! No ham, double bacon instead!) to just pancakes. Which, I have to say, are themselves really tasty...but they give you little packets of syrup instead of a little mini pitcher of it (what is that called??) and obviously, it's high-fructose corn syrup stuff, but really I couldn't expect anything more than that from a diner. And I've had a couple of their omelettes as well, so to report on those: generous portion sizes and fresh-tasting ingredients. Also, comes with potatoes and those are pretty darn good, too! Alas, all things considered, we still go there pretty much every other weekend. Review upped to four stars, the extra star of which is for the snappy and attentive service.
(4)Christina T.
Casual comfort food. Fresh. Big servings. Great service. Although nothing really spectacular.
(3)La Nueva Mestiza D.
honestly, the food was good. nothing mind-blowing. but good. like, dependable good. the thing i really enjoyed with this spot was the service. everyone was so nice. the hippy hostess, the old man server, the dudes in the kitchen winking at me while i chowed down on my open-faced turkey dinner (for real, huge portions and done well).
(4)Erica M.
Cheap diner food, excellent diner service.
(3)Jane C.
Can't go wrong with a classic diner...huge selection, great service and even have an impressive selection of beers (Blue Moon, Sam Adams, etc.)
(5)Merry M.
A buddy and I eat here about once or twice a month. The food is pretty good. I always order the meatloaf and salad. Comfort food. The service is friendly and if it's not busy, we stay and chat at the table without feeling rushed. My only complaint is that last time I ordered ice cream for dessert and was charged $5.50. I should have asked the price first. My friend is a vegetarian who orders breakfast for dinner and coffee. He has no complaints. Good food and service at generally decent prices, as a diner should be.
(4)Nicole H.
Don't go here! The staff is horribly rude. I felt rushed the whole time eating there, and when I was still finishing my coffee they asked me to leave because they needed the table (I had been there for barely 30 minutes) and when I told them I was still finishing my coffee they told me to get it to go. When I commented on the service being rude they didn't apologize, and when I said I didn't feel like leaving any tip they got angry and argumentative. A very bad experience all in all.
(1)Chad M.
Love this place. Good diner food and great customer service. Hope they stay around for a long time.
(5)Emily H.
I went here for the first time for brunch. Okay food selection but it felt a bit cramped and the TV was too small and far away. I would go back but it doesn't seem like it would be a favorite. It was busy (peak brunch time) so they are doing something right.
(3)Genna T.
Best chocolate milkshake that I have ever had.
(5)Michael H.
I used to order from here three or more times a week for over a year. Recently, they have been price gouging on everything. An extra $1.50 for honey mustard dressing or a slice of tomato on a sandwich, and extra $6.00 to substitute lettuce and tomato for hash browns with eggs. Or, even worse, $3.00 to substitute a vegetable in an omelette. I am done with this place.
(1)Diana N.
My parents live in this neighborhood and we've been coming to this diner for years! The staff are all awesome, love how friendly and attentive they are. We go about 2 times per week either for dinner or breakfast on weekends. On weekends they are very busy during breakfast/brunch hours, so I definitely recommend going early I guess for seating. All in all, this is a great diner, food is as good as it can get, top notch!
(5)Kate A.
I've only had breakfast food here but I find it to be fairly reasonably priced and of good quality. Omelets are large and and come with homefries and toast, for around $9. The bread they use is above average for diner fare. The coffee was nothing special but the refills were free. It's a small space and can feel a little cramped. Be warned, if you sit at the counter you'll be very uncomfortable if you're over 5'7". I'm 5'6" and my knees were almost touching the wall. Forget about crossing your legs! Service was good... never had to wait for anything and they were fast and pretty friendly.
(3)Lucy F.
Perfect breakfast diner. Has all the classic diner food at pretty good quality. What is really awesome about this place is the service. They are speedy and so accommodating, for all of the 10 times I've been there I have never had to wait for someone to accommodate my needs.
(3)Michael W.
It took twelve minutes for the two waiters to figure out who was going to wait on the table of one. I ordered a tomato and cheese omelet plate with a coffee. Six minutes later I received the food drink and the bill? I show the cashier my bill and in rhetoric I ponder about the Hobbit's second breakfast. The cashier giggled. There was no check-in to see how the meal was going, no refills on anything. When I finished the omelet, there were three long black hairs., underneath a patch of cheese and tunny egg. This place looks pretty. That's about it.
(1)Lori S.
I'm a big fan of diners. When you want a comfort meal, especially breakfast, without pretension, diners are the way to go. In the last few years, BF and I have been trying new ones all around the city (new to us that is) and so here we were @ Manchester. Upon entering, I was struck with how small it is. Don't know why, but I expected it to be larger. We were seated in the worst possible spot, tiny table for two next to the kitchen, but we understood since it was pretty crowded - and I take that as a good sign, since neighborhood diners should have lots of neighbors there. To sum up the experience, food was fine/good. I got a LEO, BF got another omelet, and we were both happy, especially for the price. Best thing was the service. We had a really sweet guy who gave us just the right amount of attention. And to respond to other reviewers, I thought the coffee was good, and I'm usually very hard on diner coffee. So go here for a predictable, yet worthy diner experience.
(3)Josh G.
Average diner food.
(3)Kelley B.
Cheap food. I've enjoyed their breakfast choices much more than I have their lunch/dinner choices. I'd say this is a safe breakfast bet but wouldn't be a consideration for a lunch or dinner.
(3)Harrison E.
Good. Not great. Servers don't listen very well. Our breakfast came out wrong twice. After we got what we ordered a bottle of salt was needed for taste. "Fresh squeezed" orange juice was clearly not. Coffee is terrible. Will not return or recommend.
(2)Daniel R.
Ordered a waffle, bacon, and a coffee. Waffle was so wet I had to throw it out. I ordered it plain. It was like it was dipped in water. Coffee spilled everywhere and was undrinkable. Far too sweet. Asked for it just with half and half. No sugar. I am now re ordering breakfast from somewhere else, a second time. Avoid at all costs.
(1)Luke E.
I used to come in here once every week or two by myself because I live in the neighborhood. Almost every time I sat in the same spot, the booth for 2 in the middle of the restaurant. One day, some yahoo host told me that I had to sit at a table for 2, not the booth for 2. I haven't been back since.
(1)Karen U.
Really good food with pretty good variety. The prices were reasonable. I had the California salad which was the special. It had portobello mushrooms and roasted red peppers along with lots of other good stuff especially the bleu cheese. It came with soup and I had the mushroom barley which was excellent.
(5)Betsy K.
The challah French toast here is AMAZING (especially on Saturday morning). They also have a nice breakfast special where you get an 8 oz. glass of juice and coffee with your entree. I approve.
(4)Sarah S.
I was in town for my birthday weekend and stayed with someone who lived a few blocks down. We always came here for breakfast because they were the most affordable and had a good variety. The wait staff was nice and the food was good. Seating is a little limited because it's not a really big place but that's NY. Great place to come to if you want some food for a reasonable price.
(4)Jennifer S.
Not sure why the reviews are so low on this, so i'm gonna give it a 5 to bump them up on the scale. Look, I've been to a number of diners in NYC. There are some really great ones that are more like restaurants than diners and other that are crummy and quick, like Moonstruck. Let's be honest though, no one goes to a diner to expect fine dining. It's like when you go to TJ max and want something on sale - everything is already a giant sale. Anyway, I got the Uptown Frittata(sp?) Omelet with a cup of coffee. All for 15 bucks, which included a generous tip. They were quick, but not too quick to make me wonder how fast and carelessly someone made my meal and the actual omlete was very tasty. It wasn't a ton of food either, so I didn't feel stuffed or overwhelmed after the meal. It was just right and the food actually tasted like food. I find that with diners like Moonstruck, Dennys, etc. there is something very rubber like about the eggs and meals in general. The omelet here actually tasted like a nice, well cooked meal. Now that I live in the area, I'll def be back. Oh and they deliver! yay :)
(5)Julia D.
Yiiikes, 2.5 stars?! Oof. Luckily, my happenstance experience with the Manchester Diner was nothing short of very satisfactory. I managed to eat a healthy breakfast (whole grain waffles topped with low-fat yogurt and fresh berries), while stealing my companion's home fries and corn-beef-hash. The meal was cheap, super quick, efficient and kind service, and tasty, and I would come back for the cozy diner-feel as well. All in all a solid diner option in Morningside Heights.
(4)Joy D.
Sadly, I gotta say this new incarnation of the diner formerly known as Westway is a big ol' FAIL. Westway may have been a little raggedy but the food was MUCH better. Gone are the fresh salads, the tasty waffles & pancakes, the juicy chicken sandwiches. In their place are mediocre plates of greens with odd, hacked-off stems of unidentifiable veggies, cloyingly sweet dressings that somehow all taste the same, dry, stale waffles, and dry, stale chicken. The only thing I've had there that wasn't a disappointment was the fries and the cheesecake. I miss Westway. And to echo a previous Yelper, what is WITH the music?? Look around you, Manchester -- do you see any club kids in your diner? No. This is a NEIGHBORHOOD diner, mostly grownups, a handful of hungover college students at brunch, families, old people, etc. Nobody wants to hear loud obnoxious pulsating nnts nnts Top 40/Dance music (with commercials!!) while they choke down your bland, dry, overcooked omelets at 11am on a Saturday. Get yourself a nice chill Pandora station or something. You want to stick around, Manchester? Get a better chef and turn off the goddamn radio.
(2)Abby R.
The Manchester Diner is your average diner. When i came here I found nothing special to it, I ordered my usual because the menu looked basic. It didn't astound me or anything. It's cheap though, and it's close to home. It's that diner you go to just because it's around.. and I guess their okay for diner food.
(3)Michelle M.
I don't know why this place has average reviews, it was fantastic. We showed up pretty close to closing and they were super friendly about us coming in and eating. Everything was great, the food portions were huge, delicious and came out quickly, the place was nice and clean, the staff was friendly and the owner was very welcoming and nice, even chatted with us a bit even though he was preparing to close. We were considering going to Tom's, but decided to try a new place, and we are glad we did. We will definitely be back.
(5)Joel H.
Food is delicious..small establishment (which to me is better). Small flat screen towards the back which doesn't take away from the diner experience. I would recommend this place ....they just forgot my coffee but thats fine I should quit anyway.
(3)Katelynn D.
Food is good and cheap. I've only been for breakfast, but the service is quick and attentive. They are very accommodating. For some reason their delivery hasn't been that great, not quite sure why.
(4)Matt G.
Mediocre food, but the prices won't break the bank. Unfortunately, the service was quite bad; I don't think I'll ever understand diners where the staff treats their customers like inconveniences, which is definitely the feeling I got here. Between Manchester, Tom's, and Deluxe you now have your choice between three average diners within a few blocks of one another in the Morningside Heights area. Three stars instead of two because I'll probably come back and try them again in the hopes that Angry Man won't be our server.
(3)Mia L.
Amazing service, GREAT breakfast, feels like I'm back home upstate! I ordered delivery from here too and it was incredibly fast and equally delicious. So refreshing to have a friendly waitress.
(5)Anthi O.
Way too dissapointed from this place. Generally I do not expect the best quality from Broadway restaurants in Morningside Heights, but this was the worst burger I have ever tried in the area. I didn't visit the restaurant and ordered through seamless a simple burger (burger, cheese, mushrooms, mayo, tomato). The result was totally dissapointing... The quantity was fine, but the burger it self was overcooked, blunt and oily, the bread was super-thin and kind of wet and couldn't support the burger, the mushrooms where cold and the tomato green and untasty... I wouldn't try it again.
(1)Courtney M.
I order from here at least once a week. Always fast delivery! Friendly delivery guys. Every order i get is fresh and correct. I am someone who reads and writes reviews. So I hope everyone reads this one... My go to diner!
(5)Taryn C.
I've walked past this place a bunch of times and really had a craving for pancakes. So I decided to take a walk and get some. While I was hesitant at first, because of the poor reviews, I figured at worst, I'd have a really funny story. I was pleasantly surprised by how I liked this place. It's on the small side (few tables, big counter). Nice staff, always checking to make sure I'm ok, and if I need more coffee. I like diner coffee, and this was actually some of the best. A little on the stronger side, which is OK by me! I ordered a lumberjack, since I was planning to run 15 miles the next day (marathon training). Ham comes with it, so I just asked to keep it off. I think I got some extra bacon. I loved the pancakes, nice and fluffy, not dry at all. Bacon was just ok, not nearly as good as Pier 72 :). I noticed that for a diner, their menu seemed kind of small...but they more than make up for it with their daily specials which I found to be quite intriguing (like salmon burgers, lemonata chicken). I'm looking to coming here again for sure.
(4)Sonjay M.
I was trying to find a diner in Morningside Heights that wasn't too expensive, and I stumbled upon Manchester Diner (I would've gone to Tom's Diner, but they only had stool seats, and how can I eat and tweet while sitting on a barstool??). It was really cozy and warm inside, and not too crowded I got French toast, turkey sausage, home fries and orange juice. The French toast was good, though calling it "3 slices" when it's really 1 whole slice and 1 cut in half is just...yeah. They gave me those little packs of syrup, which I hate. Either have pure maple syrup, or at least pretend it's real and put it in a syrup dish. The turkey sausage had an odd texture, but the flavor was really good. The potatoes were okay, but they were kinda dry, not enough peppers/onions, and it was slightly underseasoned. The orange juice was fresh-squeezed. Pros: Food comes out pretty quickly, good French toast, bill was about $13 for a lot of food. Cons: I felt kinda rushed because a guy wanted to switch his seat, so they were going to give him my seat, even the the place was fairly empty. All in all, I'd go back again.
(3)Jin W.
This place is great, def 5 stars for my experience. Staff are friendly very attentive, and the burger I got was really fresh and quality is good. I also had French toast once, and it was yummy!!! Def returning and recommend.
(5)Ben S.
Completely decent place that appears to be underappreciated on yelp... It's got all the characteristics of a traditional diner - cheap prices, prompt service, laminated menus, chrome fixtures - and it's not presenting itself as anything more (or less) than that. Other places nearby - Deluxe, for instance, comes to mind - will serve more sophisticated fare in an attempt to be both a "diner" and a classy restaurant at the same time, mostly as a means of justifying their grossly inflated prices for staples like pancakes. But back to the Manchester... I came away from my $5 eggs-toast-potatoes-coffee meal perfectly satisfied, pleased to have finally found a decent diner in the area. The student discount (10%) is also a nice little extra.
(4)gerardo b.
where should I begin...... as they refilled the sugar packets, they dropped some on the floor....people stepped on it and one of the workers picked it up to mix with the clean packets for the tables... they were putting up a blind and the tools were put on the table that had set-ups on it.... finally someone saw me looking and took it off the table.... service was very bad.... waiter pass by my table several times and never asked if I wanted more water..... I had to ask for it to wash down the dried up meat loaf that they covered with gravy from a mix...... took my sugar packet container while I was eating and never saying excuse me or even asking if I need more water..... a woman who seems to be a "regular" said good bye and they all started to snicker as she left..... bad business!!!!!!........ the waiter seems annoyed that I was asking about the specials since they did not have it written anywhere except on an A frame outside the restaurant...... asked for the tab and that took a while...... waiter never passed to see if I was still alive from the "rocks" (meat loaf) that they were serving..... when soup came he asked if I wanted crackers ...... obviously he did not want to bring it otherwise he need not ask and it would have been brought with the soup..... at the end, they were very fast in taking my credit card and "telling" (no PLEASE) me to sign...... that was the fastest I saw them move !!!!!........ well, this guy is not "moving" his body so fast over there except to AVOID the place....... they need to figure out the word SERVICE !!!! a little better ..... it also goes with the food...... PRO- I am out of there and I have choices !!!!! Con - They are in my neighborhood !!!!........... LEAVE !!!!!
(1)Tony Y.
Food is okay but terrible service. Ordered breakfast delivery and they missed my toast. Called in and they told me it would take them hours to to send me the toast, which didn't come at all. No explanations, no apologies and so I guess this is nothing uncommon here. Will never order from this place again given other similar places with better service and attitude for business.
(1)Becky M.
Went again today and had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries!!!! Excellent! I do so love this place. We've had the same waitress all three times and she is so great! Also the biggest cappuccino I ever had! This place is quite a find!
(5)Chris R.
I have quit going to this joint and will not order any more deliveries. I felt rushed the few times I went there. They will slap a bill down on your table before you have finished eating. I've asked for well done hamburgers and gotten medium rare. And the "hostess" will tell you that you cannot sit at a booth if you are just one person, even if the restaurant is not busy. And the food, for diner food, is n the low end of mediocre. Even delivery people seem sullen and unhappy. It's an entirely unpleasant experience at this diner. There are MUCH better choices in the neighborhood.
(1)Jason B.
The food is typical mediocre diner food. How can you really screw up eggs, toast, fries and coffee? It's fine, but good is a stretch. The service is quite bad. First, the "hostess" denied us the two top we asked for, because they needed to combine that with another (occupied) table for a five person party. Before our order was even taken that table went to two others. I also had to repeatedly ask for my coffee and then refills (kind of a diner staple). Lastly I waited and waited to get my check paid. They made a few errors in their redesign from the Westway. Sure it is lighter and more modern, but it's a diner. The tables are small, but plates are HUGE, so they don't fit on the table. Also making for a less than pleasant dining experience. I see no reason to go back. There are other options in the neighborhood.
(1)Bill C.
I already miss the old Westway. Sure, it was showing its age and was tattered around the edges, but it was comfortable, cheap, quick and reliable. I can't see anything that MD has substantially improved except the decor (and who cares about that in a diner) and I see a couple of things that are worse. The food quality is not much different. Still the new owners could not resist raising prices. They didn't jack the prices up a lot, but enough to make some of the old patrons ask why 2 eggs and bacon now sets you back $7.25 there while it is still only $6.50 up at Toms. Why they had to take a place that was comfortable and make it so damned uncomfortable is my biggest complaint. Why didn't they just leave the floorplan the way it was? They now have tables along the left front side instead of booths. If you're sitting in one of the chairs facing the banquette, people are constantly banging into the back of your chair.The first chair on that side is only a foot or two from the door. The entire front part of the restaurant is now one big open space and it feels like you're eating in the middle of Grand Central. Very uncomfortable. They also have these oddly shaped plates. Impossible to rest your utensils on them. They keep slipping onto whatever it is you have on your plate. What the hell was wrong with the regular round plates? Tom's has never been a favorite of mine, but it is now preferable to MD.
(3)David C.
The people that said the food is good must be employees or never went when it was busy. I just left there and made sure I wrote this yelp review. Absolutely horrendous service. The food is cheap diner food that one can get for half the price at Tom's diner two blocks up the street, with much much much better service. In other words the food isn't very good and you also have the pleasure of dining with the flies that surround this small restaurant. The manager is a brute that kicks people out as soon as they've paid their bill. You want to enjoy an after breakfast coffee while you read the paper??? NOT HERE. Take notes from starbucks, do you see them kicking people out? and they have lines out the door. How is their business doing? Avoid this joint at all costs.
(1)Joy S.
This restaurant won't be around long if it doesn't hire a better cook. The breakfast was horrible. Eggs too runny, pancakes way too overdone, homefries no flavor at all and breakfast meat undercooked. I will never eat here again! I ate 5% of my food and paid and left. I gave the normal tip even though it was glaringly obvious that I didn't eat the food and NONE of the staff even said goodbye or have a nice day or anything! I gave it 1 star because I can't choose zero (or can I?).
(1)Beth A.
I miss the old turquoise benches of the West Way diner -- as will as the sassy waitresses who always made a fresh pot of coffee for you. Lighting is way too bright. Service slow. Music too jivey for a placid diner meal with the New Yorker by your side for company. Also, a flat-screen tv with news or something or other flashing in the background. Burger was good. Grilled cheese not; didn't cover the bread which was too oily. Boohoo. I wanted it to be better.
(1)Carl F.
Had a bacon cheeseburger deluxe and a soda. $13.95. A little too pricey. To give props where due, the food was quite good. VERY tasty burger and above-average fries. The service was a bit slow, and I'm not sure why: it was only half full on a weekday lunchtime when most diners are packed. I think they're in some trouble since the proprietor kept standing at the door waiting for customers. Note to store owners: don't stand in the door waiting for customers. It makes people feel uncomfortable and self-conscious and makes people who were thinking of coming in decide not to. They keep WKTU on the radio. Loud. I have no idea why. HORRIBLE music, it turns the whole atmosphere to shit. And it makes you feel like you have to leave as quickly as possible.
(3)Nicole R.
i have to say that i had chicken soup delivered last night and it was one of the best chicken soups ive had in a long time and i eat a lot of chicken soup. glad to have a good delivery stand by for when im under the weather. it came quickly and hot. just the way i like it!
(3)Liam D.
Manchester diner is one of the only diners I know about in the area so for that alone it gets a star but it also has pretty good burgers especially The Chipotle Burger. The chicken fingers are good as well but way to overpriced for the four small ones they give you. All in all it's a pretty average place that makes hit or miss good food
(2)aaron l.
great little diner quick service and good quality cheap priced food and great milkshakes close to the train so its good grab a bite and then head to the movies. and recently renovated.
(4)Blah Blah B.
it has really yummy food. you should go there because if you go there well you can get dessert stuff and good stuff so thats why you should go there.
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