Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
American restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn ·
Iconic Brooklyn diner serving New York-style cheesecake & American classics
Iconic Brooklyn diner serving New York-style cheesecake & American classics
"Junior’s is, or should be, primary source cheesecake material when it comes to New York. The image of their cheesecake is synonymous with New York-style. So thick, rich, and creamy that you’ll have to scrape the fork with your teeth, the cheesecake from this diner with a couple locations across the city is as classic as it gets. You can get yours mixed with Oreos, or topped with fruit, but we prefer this cheesecake naked, so we can enjoy the non-Newtonian texture, and crunchy graham cracker crust." - molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim
"You can’t miss Junior’s on the corner of Flatbush and DeKalb with it’s ginormous red, flashing signage. Serving cheesecake and greasy-spoon plates since 1950. Junior’s has been such an iconic part of Brooklyn that Mayor Bill De Blasio named November 3rd ‘Junior’s Day’ to commemorate their 65th anniversary, and President Obama stops by whenever he’s in town to buy their famous cheesecake. Everything about the restaurant is big, with three separate seating areas, two bars and a bakery. Pastrami sandwiches the size of your face, sundaes almost a foot tall, and a six page menu filled with all the essential all-American offerings. Make sure you save room for dessert—twelve different cheesecake flavors including carrot cake and red velvet. Perfect for a large group, small group or just a slice for one at the bar." - This Also
"This Brooklyn landmark — convenient to the Manhattan Bridge, BQE, and a slew of subways — has been around since 1950. It started life as a Jewish deli, but over the years, it extended its menu to better reflect Brooklyn’s population. Besides matzo ball soup, latkes, and a range of reubens (one with turkey), it also offers barbecued pork ribs, Philly cheesesteaks, fried calamari, avocado toasts — and all-day breakfasts. Save room for the cheesecake. Good for older kids." - Melissa McCart
"Junior’s is, or should be, primary source cheesecake material when it comes to New York. The image of their cheesecake is synonymous with New York-style. So thick, rich, and creamy that you’ll have to scrape the fork with your teeth, the cheesecake from this diner with a couple locations across the city is as classic as it gets. You can get yours mixed with Oreos, or topped with fruit, but we prefer this cheesecake naked, so we can enjoy the non-Newtonian texture, and crunchy graham cracker crust." - molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim
"Sure, the original location of Junior’s in Downtown Brooklyn does feel a bit like a Johnny Rockets, down to the dozens of newspaper clippings of New York sports legends like Stephon Marbury on the walls. The classic 1950s diner (there are newer locations across the city, including Times Square) is well set up for tourists, with its red leather booths, theater marquee exterior, and blasting juke jams. And the food is mostly skippable—though a juicy, massive cheeseburger is a pleasantly well-seasoned surprise. But that's not why you come to Junior's. You come for the near-perfect New York cheesecake that’s so thick you’ll struggle to get it all off your fork, even after you’ve scraped your teeth against the tines. It’s tangy, it's sweet, and it’s slightly brown on top. It's worth stopping in for a slice, or picking up a cake to go. They have various sizes, and the graham cracker crust doesn’t get soggy. photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: Will Hartman Pause Unmute" - Will Hartman
