Washington Square Diner

Washington Square Diner is the bomb! It's our go-to breakfast spot. It's an old-fashioned greasy spoon type of place that has been around forever. The service is amazing. The food is great, and the atmosphere, well , just say that it hasn't changed much in the last 20 years or so. But that is what gives it that traditional NYC vibe. If you are in the village, you gotta try it out! By the way, the carrot 🥕 cake 🎂 is amazing...

The top diner in downtown manhattan. Classic as it gets. Food is excellent for a diner - especially lunch/dinner. Burger is super underrated.

Classic diner vibes in the west village - old style booths, an enormous menu that has everything, and friendly but efficient service. I had a western omelette along with a side of toast and coffee. Tasted great and good value, it hit the spot.

By far, one of the best diners in NYC!! Diners are not a place to order pasta and expect it to be good but I think this place is an exception. I ordered penne alla vodka and it was on par with a good Italian restaurant. Unbelievable! I married into an Italian family so I know my pastas. They are a bit pricey but for the amount of food you get, it's justified! We got the leftovers to go. Definitely going to come back here again to try other items on the menu. Also, one of fastest service that I have seen! A big thumbs up to them!!

Cozy vibes, friendly staff, good food all for a good price. Can't ask for much better :)

I love a good greasy-spoon diner, and generally, the lower-frills, the better. I liked the vibe here and was excited for what I felt should be a great classic diner experience. But it was deeply disappointing. Ordered the western omelette with home fries and toast. Everything came out cold and dry. Omelette was room temp and somehow also overcooked. Potatoes were likewise cold and dry. Toast came dry and room temp (refrigerated/chilled butter on the side). Aside from the miserable food, the service and coffee were both decent, otherwise I'd be giving a single star.

the food was really good & everybody was attentive and nice. it got busy around 12 but not loud, the environment in there is calm and is definitely going to be a new spot of mine

Quintessential NYC diner. Typical diner fare. Extensive menu. Short walk to Washington Sq park, the mini parks in SoHo, or through the village.

Denied us seating & service for bringing a service animal, which is against the law. Even with showing the service tag manager just said "no dog" and walked away without any conversation. Recommend going to Waverly diner instead just around the corner down the street instead. They kindly sat us with our service animal and overall better establishment.

Hungry after a long day so why not hit up a diner? It was fine I mean it wasn't the best tasting chili fries which is what I got My friends liked their sandwiches but they were starving which makes food taste even better always lol Bathroom had a roach pop out at me lol so yeah it's nyc I guess so maybe my food had that extra flavor but that's why I'm like not doing a 5 Plus it says it's 24hrs but it's not We were one of the last people just before 10pm and I thunk they closed the doors shortly after Service was good and friendly

Pleasantly surprise with this diner. Always see it but only tried it recently. Came 4pm on a weekday & the place was almost empty but was full by the time we left. Our waiter was patient & very attentive. Refilled my water several times & Gave us extra dressing for our salad. Food came out fresh, good portion & reasonable priced. The place has an old school Diner vibe which i like, its also clean & near the subway station.

Came here because it was open late after we left a concert at LPR. We had extremely nice service and they even gave me a free coffee to go, which was really good coffee! The food had some misses though - my mashed potatoes were delicious but the green beans tasted old and rubbery - Meatloaf was ok with good mushroom sauce - My daughter's feta cheese on her salad tasted old! She liked her tzatziki sauce though. Chicken rice soup was perfect with some lemon wedges. My husband said his panini was not really a panini - It had no grill marks and was not crunchy. So really it was basically a roast beef sandwich on focaccia bread.

It's more like a 3.5 but bumping up to a 4 because I liked the vibe of the diner. I had some time to kill and wasn't hungry for a full meal but just a snack. I decided to pop in and order fries and a milkshake. When I arrived it was pretty busy but one of the staff members sat me immediately, took my order and got me a water quickly. I didn't have to wait long for my food and the plate of fries was piping hot and nice and crispy; it was a huge portion! Given New York standards, it actually met the price. The servers were on top of refilling my water glass for the first part of the meal but it was tricky to flag one for a refill and my check toward the end. They seemed disappointed that I wasn't paying in cash. I would go back as the menu looked good and had a big variety.

I'm a burger and fries enthusiast and I can tell when some effort is put into making my dish. Unfortunately, this place this place did not deliver. It was one of the rare occasions where I left fries on the plate, and the burger was just missing the taste, especially with those buns that looked and tasted dry and old. I also did not ask for bacon and somehow it ended up on my plate and all the pieces were fully burnt. Let me not talk about how long I waited until I received my order, I almost got up and left.

- Service was quick and good - No WiFi - All the food had this strange after-taste on it - Coffee was watery - Price is the same as the diner across the street but food was pretty bad - Surprisingly there was a lot of people eating here, many of which seemed like regular

Met my expectations for a diner, atmosphere was easy and simple. Walked in to sit at the bar and got service right away. Ordered French toast w/ham and eggs. The kitchen was simple and they had a vast menu...lots of options if you aren't sure what to get. I was looking for breakfast and got what I needed. Ended up taking home 2 slices of french toast and turned out great the next morning for round two. The restroom was a bit odd as there was water on the floor...too much to just be from people's hands and the dryer was behind the toilet on the wall. Very inconvenient for someone who doesn't have much reach. Guess you could say authentic diner experience? lol

The food was super filling! Really huge portion beyond my expectation. Had gone one evening at around 10 pm and it got even busier after we sat down! I could tell the workers were a bit tired but nevertheless continued to attend to our needs, which was much appreciated.

Food was great and prepared fast. Waiters were courteous and gave good recommendations. It's a diner setting which in Greenwich isn't common. I had the chicken panini which was delicious and definitely cheated on my calorie count that day.

A very nice upscale diner in the heart of Greenwich Village. The menu has plenty of options. The service is good. The food is good. Restrooms are clean, and they keep the coffee cup filled.

Illegally refused a service dog with papers. Not disability friendly. Extremely rude and discriminatory staff refused to look at papers or even speak to us. So sad to see in 2025. 1/12

I love the west village. Wake up, get coffee and breakfast at a great place. There aren't as many choices as there used to be, NYC rent is hard to pay, but this diner is still here and the food is still good. Check it out. Hope this place will be here forever.

They don't know how to cook eggs. It is always overdone or if over easy yoke broke. Potatoes should be well done.

Retro diner with a huge menu and large portions. About as dependable as it gets, and bonus points for waitstaff that are actually pretty fun to be around. I really enjoyed the half chicken.

Generous portions; fast service and the chicken chipotle sandwiches they have is great. A lady literally stopped by my table to tell me how good it looked. Ordered one thing and had enough left over for another meal.

Sunday afternoon early evening... Staffing is always welcoming and friendly and the food is tasty and plentiful. There were times we arrived at 4:30 and didn't leave until they locked the doors. We would order food, eat, drink and never felt rushed or in the way. But, then a couple hours in we would order desserts. Food items we have had. Fried chicken wings were crispy on the outside and juicey on the inside Minestrone soup from scratch was seasoned and made well Panini with onion rings was tasty and plenty Cordon Bleu chicken sandwich deluxe was amazingly delish and done well Grilled cheese with mushrooms on rye...done to perfection. Cole slaw is done right here Cream of turkey soup came popping hot with crackers..piece of turkey in almost every spoonful Side salad was colorful and fresh Meatloaf was fresh and tasty. 3 Sliced thick and toasted on the grill, topped with a smooth mushroom gravy. Porchops were seasoned and grilled perfectly Mashed potatoes were smooth with a few lumps and came with a nice peppery gravy. Broccoli and stringbeans done al dented and good. Dinner Entrees are huge and delicious. Coffee was fresh even at 4ish in the afternoon. Staff and owner checked in on us and we even joked and had a nice convo with them. Maybe they can get a lemon coconut cake for October ... If in the area pop in for a bite or chat n chew.

Just got back from a late Xmas evening dinner there after a movie at Film Forum. Dining experience was very good to excellent. Ordered a Mexican omelet which was delicious, bountiful and brought within 15 minutes. Same for home fries. Good vibe, waiters and fair prices. Look forward to returning and recommended to all....

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Washington Square Diner. The lack of good customer service significantly impacted my overall impression of the establishment. Upon entering with my group of six people at 11 PM, we were immediately bombarded with reminders that the diner closed at midnight. This repetitive information became quite frustrating. When we inquired about the possibility of accommodating our party, we were told that they could indeed accommodate us but would not be able to seat six people. This contradiction left us perplexed and questioning the logic behind their statement. To make matters worse, the waiter began berating us with condescending remarks such as "what don't you understand" and "are you listening to me?". It was completely uncalled for and only served to worsen the situation. Despite the unpleasantness, we decided to stay solely because one of my friends highly recommended the food, we had the munchies and we were craving a meal. I understand that working as waitstaff can be challenging, especially after a difficult night, but taking it out on innocent customers is not justifiable and only hurts their chances of receiving a decent tip. Unfortunately, the same waiter ended up serving our table. To accommodate our group, we split into two tables with three people each and proceeded to look at the menu. Despite the disappointing customer service, the Panini sandwiches came highly recommended and, surprisingly, they did not disappoint. I opted for the Chipotle Chicken Panini, which was advertised as such, but to my confusion, the waiter informed me that they did not have chipotle sauce or chipotle mayo. How can it be called a chipotle chicken Panini if it lacks the key ingredients? However, given my state at the time, I was too high to fully process this discrepancy. The sandwich itself consisted of grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, and chipotle sauce that I had to make myself. I also ordered the onion rings, which were quite delicious. Unfortunately, the waiter continued to ask offensive questions that made us feel singled out and uncomfortable. Maybe they had issues with customers leaving without paying, but targeting a group of queer, black, and brown trans people with questions about payment was completely unnecessary and felt discriminatory. As a result, we unanimously agreed to split the bill and forgo leaving a substantial tip, as many individuals in our group did not feel inclined to do so. Despite the unprofessional and phobic service, I still decided to leave a tip out of courtesy. The waiter's attitude and energy towards the white customers that arrived after us was noticeably different. It was disheartening to witness such favoritism and lack of equality in their service. It further reinforced my decision to never return to this diner, as it is evident that they prioritize certain customers over others. The discriminatory treatment towards us, combined with the overall unprofessional service, left a lasting negative impression.

love this place everything on the menu is quality been going there for more than 40 years one of the last real true NYC diners left!! A MUST when in the Village!!

They discriminate against people with service dogs. It was very embarrassing to have them continually call my service animal a pet and then tell us no pets allowed when he is a service animal. It was a very bizarre experience. Maybe his English was no good but that is their problem not mine

The place was in SHAMBLES as we walked in. We sat and waited a few minutes to be greeted and get our menus. When we did the waiter was rushing us and slammed the complementary waters on the table. When I got my food there was an EGG SHELL IN MY EEEEEGGGGGGG!!!! DISGUSTINGGGGG. Absolutely wretched. I barely touched my food I was so disgusted. He also had an attitude because my friends and I wanted to pay separately. And there was sloppily lettuce under the blue cheese. And my friends blue cheese came in a bowl and had random orange streaks in it. The one star is for the chicken tenders and fries (and the waiter spilled the water on my friends chicken tenders).

This was a pleasant experience in the heart of the Village - a true old fashioned NYC diner. Nothing fancy, nothing trendy... just good, hearty food. The menu has all of the favorites that you'd expect from a NY Diner. The service was a bit off but we arrived during a peak time so it's excusable. Definitely worth trying if in the area.

the benedict's were just okay but those home fries rocked my world. I started to contemplate the meaning of life and how every moment has brought me here to these potatoes. the universe wanted me to consume and enjoy the home fries of the heavens. big shout out to a server with the sexy accent

Service was good food wasn't above a 3 but it wasn't terrible either. It was freezing out and the outside door was tied open. They offered a seat in the back but I have a partial disability so I only sit at a table. Hence we froze. Maybe the owner manager should fix the door? I'm no HVAc or maintenance person so maybe I'm wrong?

Came here back in my day working down the block. Always loved coming late night. Brought my sister in for her first time when I went back home about two months ago. Food is always good. Could be better but not bad. Customer service friendly. Definitely recommend for anyone in the Village wanting a diner meal and experience.

It saddens me to hear that on 4/20/2024, I had made a recommendation to my children to visit the diner because they pancakes filled with fresh strawberries was delicious when I visited the diner on 9/16/2023 for my birthday breakfast. They felt discriminated by the manager who was dressed with a colorful tie. I am a Graduate Student of NYU and it is not appropriate to discriminate anyone. I will be reporting this to the School Of Professional Studies at NYU alongside to any department that will be handling these matter at its most complexes phase. I do not want anything from you but I do want to leave the MANAGER with a TIP- Being a Public Servant requires your management skills to serve all different types of people. Please be kind. Thank you

Excellent food great service, reasonable price and the atmosphere warm. The waiters are very nice and knowledgeable.

Products evaluated: 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, hash brown, toast, "regular" coffee [Mark: 89 , Grade: B+] Environment and Hygiene: Casual and relaxed. The retro decor was appreciated. Some minor improvements needed in terms of hygiene. 8.75/10 Presentation: Limited evidence of care shown but this was expected and condonned. 13/15 Portion: Generous and abundant - 3 slices of toast for each of us?! 10/10 Taste: Well-prepared overall. The thickness of the toasts was spot-on. The over-easy eggs were well executed with nicely runny yolks, but I would ike the egg whites to be more set. The hash brown had a nice texture but was slightly lacking in seasonings - much better after salt and pepper were added. The coffee was surprisingly strong enough. 35/40 Service: Rushed at the beginning but the service was proactive and professional. Requests for coffee refills were quickly complied with. 12.75/15 Price: $13.45 (?) for the main dish and $2.5 for the coffee I think. I am not sure about NYC price ranges but my guess is that it is reasonable for the area, and for both the quantity and the quality of the food offered. 9.25/10 Verdict: A good, unpretentious diner. Ideal after only snacking for the previous night and after a trans-con flight!

We go here at least once each visit to NYC regardless where our hotel is. It's easily accessible by subway exiting at Washington Square. The staff are old timers, efficient and pleasant. The breakfasts are the bestsellers seen being ordered any time of the day. The potatoes seem to be shaved rather than sliced or diced. So good. The waffle came w 2 eggs done as you like and choice of meat. The bacon was crisp. Coffee is kept hot. Our lunch was a corned beef sandwich which was a bit dry and my crab salad was made w lump ARTIFICIAL crab. The accompanying potato salad and cole slaw were good. We'll stick to breakfast.

Honestly I have 0 complaints. I ordered breakfast 1 egg with bacon homestyle fries and toast and it was real good. My husband ordered the patty melt and it was amazing!! We loved it

Pros: 24-hour - this is huge! Cute and cozy interior Booth seating Not crowded Food - got the beef chilli and the portion is huge for the $8 tag Cons: Waiter took twenty minutes to collect our payment Coffee is super watered down Chilli was way too spicy, and was average in taste, quality, and texture

Waited 45 mins and never got my food or drink. All the tables around were being served. Told several time the waiters, on,y answer: 'it's coming'....It didn't, so I decided to leave as I was now going to be late. As I was standing to leave: THEY HANDED ME A BILL for the FOOD I NEVER GOT!!! WTF! Do. not go there

I've lived in the neighborhood for 40+ years and never ate here, and now I know why. The first time I had the meatloaf and the gravy tasted weird. The mashed potatoes were cold and bland and peas were as hard as rocks. Went back one morning for an omelet. It had peppers, onions, lots of flavorful extras and yet, zero flavor. The potatoes were disgusting too. The portions are large but the food is not tasty.

Nice little diner a block from the square. I only had an English muffin and a bowl of matzoh ball soup so my first hand review is limited to those items - but my son had a buffalo chicken panini (off the regular menu) that was bigger than his head (never eat anything bigger than your head!) and my SO had the avocado eggs Benedict off the special menu - and both those fellas were plenty happy. The menu is exactly what you'd expect from an American diner - somehow they manage to cover all the bases of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Eggs, pancakes, French toast (challah!), sandwiches, salads, main courses. If you can't find something to eat here then it probably doesn't exist. My English muffin was, well, it was an English muffin. Nothing special or fancy. The matzoh ball soup was the perfect balance of salt and chicken stock - my bobe would approve. Service was quick and friendly. The experience won't blow your socks off, but it is a solid diner. I'd definitely recommend swinging in here for a bite when cruising around Washington square.

I highly recommend, very good, and the Cheese Fries are a must! The service was so sweet and protective. The overall vibe of the place was eccentric, but don't forget the cheese fries.

Nothing special about this diner. It was clean but, the service was not great. Came in for a quick bite. I had a craving for French toast. They do not serve old fashion, only Challah. Three pieces arrived and I ordered two over easy eggs. I understand the bread is thick but, it was undercooked. As I said, it wasn't that crowded and the waiter was not attentive. I would return, if in the area. Perhaps I will try a different dish?

I was in the East Village visiting a friend who suggested we go to the WSD for lunch. I like diners you can always find something to eat in a diner. The diner is a storefront that is open 24/7, nice when the munchies hit at 4AM. We sat down in a booth and studied the extensive menu. I selected one of the lunch specials that included a cup of soup, a beverage and a main. I ordered the Gyro Melt, a giant platter of beef gyro on pita bread with grilled tomatoes, onion & peppers topped with melted mozzarella cheese with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad. The beef was very tasty and the salad very filling. Everything was fresh and properly prepared. If I lived in the area I could see this being a go to place to eat. You should also go to the WSD and eat.

food is expensive and nasty, workers and customer service is bad. the waiters breath stinks so bad and the guy tossed the water on the table. the establishment stinks, get some cleaners and new tables and dirty estalishment yuck.

Exactly what a diner should be, with NY prices to match. I had a great turkey club with just the right amount of bacon and lightly toasted rye. They serve Heinz ketchup, which is a make-or-break for most diners if they don't. Service was quick and friendly. Overall, a great place to stop if you're in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

This is a place where I spent alone-time writing "morning pages" yeeeaaaars ago. It was warm and friendly and unpretentious then - AND IT STILL IS! Came here with friends recently, and we felt like back in the good old diner days. Everything is real: food, prices, atmosphere. We gratefully used this haven to catch up and laugh and chat while having simple food in satisfactory portions and feeling safe. Thank you!

Reasonable prices, fast service and tasty food. As a visitor to the city it was a large menu where I have had a couple different items and I have not been disappointed.

In the Greenwich Village area with my sister to visit a friend, we were a bit early and were looking for a quick no frills breakfast. This area has a plethora of breakfast options but most are fairly pricey and open fairly late (by NYC standards) at 8AM. My sister chose the aptly named Lumberjack breakfast choosing Whole Wheat pancakes in lieu of standard pancakes. The pancakes were superb, having great taste and texture. They were notably earthy with a slightly sour (not unpleasant) taste of a buckwheat grain. The exterior was crisp and the inside was fluffy. Scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly for her, meaning it's cooked thoroughly without any gooey liquid. The protein triple threat of bacon, ham steak, and sausage were all enjoyable, with the ham steak being very good and the sausage absolutely excellent. The ham steak had both a pleasant smokiness and sweet flavor. Sausage was absolutely excellent, having a crisp and snappy casing containing the perfectly ratioed fatty pork blend inside. I wanted a lighter bite and opted for a bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and a side of whole wheat toast with butter. Oatmeal was cooked well, though a tad bland, but adding in a small container of honey really provided the missing sweetness. The blueberries were very fresh and juicy, with a flavor neither too sweet nor sour. The coffee was solid typical diner fare and enjoyable. Service was extremely friendly and definitely worth noting.

Its a 'classic' diner in the village. We went for breakfast, both of us having omelettes served with potatoes and bread. Pretty standard stuff, food was good, service was good, coffee was drinkable. Not a whole lot to say, probably will go back on a future visit.

(1) refused to let us charge phone until we ordered; (2) spinach pie was too salty; (3) tables are clean; (4) French fries are good; (5) big portions; (6) waiters wear ties; (7) cheesecake in fridge looks sad; Overall this place is "meh"

Owner is very rude. I am a seated customer at the diner. I went to use the restroom. But there was no toilet paper. I came out to inform him and was rudely told that restrooms are only for customers. I told Him I was. He then told me "Then Wait"!!!!

This place is cool. Diners like this always remind me of home, with the old booths and menus, and the little desert area at checkout. I always stare way too long at the cheesecake though. I digress, it seemed a little pricey, but if you go on the weekend for their deals, it's pretty reasonable. I got a focaccia panini and it was HUGE. There were two of them and one of them was good enough for a meal. So, I found out though it may be pricey, you get a lot of food at this place, so there are good tradeoffs. I want to go this place again, it's a place that I recommend to friends from out of town, and it'd be a great local place for any visitor.

Oh, you know those times when you're not hungry because you basically just ate, but you want to hang out with someone at midnight, its cold and rainy and you'd like to sit down and sip on soda or tea? So, you pick out a place that doesn't look like you're about to shell out $10 for a coke and some fries. But yeah, looks can be deceiving. Fries for $6.95. The prices throughout the menu was way too high for a diner. I chose the cheapest thing they had. Booyah. Overcooked fries. Watered down coke. Mediocre diner food with gourmet prices. I had to bolt when they were cleaning the tables. The rag smells so bad, they're better off not cleaning them.

As far as diners go, this one is top-notch. It has that classic diner feel with comfy booths and a big menu, minus the torn seats and sticky pages. Washington Square Diner was extremely clean, and had no wait when we came on a Sunday Morning. The servers were very attentive, consistently checking on us, filling our coffee, and seeing if there's anything else we needed - the kind of service you want when you come to a down-home diner like this. The boyfriend had your classic diner breakfast - two eggs with hashbrowns and a side of tomatoes. The eggs were cooked perfectly, with the whites set and yolks still runny. The hashbrowns were served thin, with a crispy crunchy later on the top. The TUNA MELT was gluttonous - the perfect Sunday treat. The two slices of bread are buttered and lightly toasted, topped with heaping piles of creamy tuna salad, and melted cheese on top. The cole slaw on the side is the perfect addition, and the addition of tomato and lettuce help add a fresh crunch to an otherwise heavy dish. As far as diners go, this one's a keeper!