Carnegie Diner & Cafe

If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience in the heart of Times Square, look no further than Carnegie Diner & Café! This place captures the essence of a classic American diner while offering a modern twist with high-quality ingredients, generous portions, and top-tier service. It's the perfect spot to grab a meal before a Broadway show, after a day of sightseeing, or just to enjoy a great bite in one of the most iconic locations in NYC.The menu is packed with delicious options, from fluffy pancakes and French toast to gourmet burgers and fresh salads. Their all-day breakfast is a game-changer, and their pre-theater dinner options are ideal for those looking for a quick yet satisfying meal. The burgers are juicy, the steaks are cooked to perfection, and the shakes are simply divine. Plus, their signature cocktails add an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience.What makes Carnegie Diner & Café - Times Square stand out is not just the food but the lively atmosphere and excellent service. The staff is always welcoming and ensures that every guest has a great experience. Whether you're a tourist visiting NYC for the first time or a local looking for a dependable, delicious meal, this place never disappoints. I'll definitely be coming back!

Service- 18/10! Our waitress was wonderful! Definitely make a reservation because this place was PACKED!We had a group of 5 that enjoyed some mimosas, they were strong!Chicken pancakes - they weren't chicken tenders like advertised but they were still good, pancakes fluffy and light Peanut butter bacon pancakes- it said it was going to be peanut butter chips within the pancakes but it was actually just a lot of peanut butter melted on top and was way too much. Pancakes were good as is thoughPancakes came with a glass bottle of maple syrup which was lovely!The French toast and pancakes came with a cup of fruit which was really good the other meals came with a small saladClassic French toast was good but didn't come with syrup so they were very dryEggs Benedict was great! No complaints!Steak and eggs were cooked perfectlyThe side of bacon was melt in your mouth!

TOURIST TRAP WARNING! Do not attempt Sunday Breakfast/Brunch without a reservation, don't be late, have everyone in your party, and you still will have a wait for marginal food & service. The food gets one star because it started decently (but delivered cold), and one for the cooks- serving a pressing throng from a smallish kitchen. Trust me, I won't be back without a reservation... (if at all, if the food & service doesn't improve. )Came in for Sunday breakfast at 11, without a reservation (walk in) told the wait was 30 min. We weren't seated until 90 min later. Ugh. They should just say "Sorry, reservations only on Sunday morning" - and even then you should still expect a 30-45min wait. Reservations seemed get seated every 30 min, and I saw that if you aren't all there, you will loose your spot in line. We waited anyway, and waited patiently, but we should have left. The ambiance is LOUD, LOUD, LOUD! I could barely hear our server when we did get seated at a wobbly table. I ordered apple pancakes, hash browns & a bagel w/cream cheese. The bagel was smashed flat, but at least had a decent smear. The apples were a canned pie filling with some bagged pecans, but were at least decent size. My hash browns were warm, but my spouses omelette, hash browns, and teens burger were cold. And getting a refill for the coffee was a three ask affair... and each one was 5 minute apart. The bartender had to enlist to clear tables repeatedly. And there were plenty of staff about... but disappeared often. And the cooks certainly seemed busy, so not sure about all the disorganization. Seriously, we waited for this? I like a NYC deli, but- The food was average, the price is high (3 people, $100), the service was low to marginal, and the ambiance was deafening. Hint: You are far better off going around the corner and ordering from the Carnegie Deli Bagel take out shop- far more pleasant, and the bagels are far fresher and not squashed flat. (We got 6 for a friend.)

Have you ever gone to a restaurant where the menu is so big you can't make up your mind? I'm not complaining about the menu size - it's incredible. There's literally something for everyone, even the pickiest eater in the group. They serve breakfast all day, have a pre-fixe theater menu, and have the largest and most creative shakes! Because there was so much we wanted to try, we had to dedicate 2 nights to this place on our NYC trip. The service was excellent. Only minor complaint is how close all of the tables are, but it's New York and I'm sure they are serving thousands of people a day! Let's get into the food: Brussel Sprouts: 3.5/5. The flavor for these are incredible but they were a little too mushy. I wish they were slightly more solid. French Toast: 5/5. The French toast was incredible. Did not disappoint and was packed with so many toppings. Definitely not like a French toast I have had before. The apples were incredible. Not Pictured: Morning Sunshine Burger: 5/5. This burger makes for the perfect combination of breakfast and dinner. Whoever invented adding an egg to a burger was a genius. The fries that come with the burger and perfectly crispy. Yum! Pastrami Reuben: 5/5. They definitely did not skimp on the pastrami, the sandwich was LOADED. Overall, these two visits were very pleasant. Can't wait to eat my way through this menu!

Went here again and the food was really good. Pancakes nice crispy and fluffy. I ordered an omelet that had 3 meats in it. As I was cutting into it taking bites I noticed there were mushrooms. I am not allergic but if I were allergic that would've been a big problem. They took it back to replace it but that was a big problem

Solid food with a classic diner vibe.Service was a bit inconsiderate as they were trying to move us out as quick as possible to make room for a reservation.Burger was very good, loved the caper aioli sauce. Kinda skimped out on the fries. The chicken was perfect, juicy and flavorful. The Mac and cheese was bland and would not order it again.Overall 6.89 / 10

Been here recently and the food was great. Good size portions. Salad are really good. It's a busy place so make a reservation or you might wait a bit.

Prefacing this with the fact that I'm a local, I have eaten in person and ordered for delivery multiple times from here with little issue, however this review is solely for my delivery order in November.I ordered online for delivery - as I have many times before, received the tracking link, and continued on with my day waiting for the delivery. I realize over an hour has passed and check the tracking, still says preparing for delivery. Finally about an hour and 20 minutes after my order was submitted I call and ask about my order. I'm told no one came to pick it up, it's still there, and they don't do delivery. I explain I ordered through their own website and was charged a delivery fee. They restate they don't do delivery, my order was for pickup and tell me my two options are to come and get it or cancel the order. I tell them I'm unable to cancel because the order was submitted through their website. At some point in all this I was passed off to a manager who states the same thing, someone asks where I live, says that it's far away (I don't think a few blocks qualifies as far away) and they are busy, but will call me back.Well after we hang up I see a few minutes later the status is updated to "courier dispatched". At this point I'm upset knowing they are sending me the same food that's been sitting out all this time. An hour and a half after I place the order I have the cold food in my hands and see "delivery" right at the top of the receipt. They really expected an order with the word delivery at the top of the receipt would be coming to pick up?!They finally try to call back after I've received the delivery, but I'm fuming at this point and would have yelled at someone over the phone for thinking it's a fine idea to send out food that has probably been sitting out for an hour at this point.I'm incredibly disappointed that someplace I have enjoyed returning to over the years would show such negligence towards their customers by sending out cold food that could get someone sick.

I have been walking by this diner for awhile. I finally decided to go in with my friend recently and it didn't disappoint. The diner has breakfast and brunch all day. The first waitress wasn't that attentive. However, when she left Esme was an amazing waitress. They have an amazing happy hour 7 days a a week. My friend & I decided to try the unlimited mimosas. It tasted awful the orange juice was too think and you could tell it was pre made. I switched to a Margarita and it was delicious. I ordered the Southern Chicken & Waffles. The dish was severed with mpile syrup My friend ordered a steak dish. She was upset that they cut the streak for you. That wasn't expressed when we ordered food. Overall it was a good experience. They have a bar area, which is rare for a diner. I would return.

The food was good, definitely different vibe than the other location. Our waiter wasn't too thrilled to be working so we had to ask for everything, like ordering, drinks. Food was good had the supreme breakfast and the French toast.