Classic UES diner w/ iconic breakfast & lunch faves. Challah French toast & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks a must. Great for brunch & catching up.
Will Hartman reviews EJ's Luncheonette, a popular Upper East Side diner famous for its classic breakfast and lunch dishes, including challah french toast and chocolate chip flapjacks.
This iconic Upper East Side diner has been serving up classic American comfort food since 1992. Known for its lively atmosphere and reliable dishes, it's a beloved spot for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Expect well-executed diner staples in a setting perfect for catching up with friends over endless coffee refills.
This American diner offers classic breakfast and lunch fare. Highly recommended dishes include their 'locally famous' challah french toast and chocolate chip flapjacks, with an emphasis on hearty salads and good entree salads. While generally well-regarded, some find it to be on the pricier side.
"The challah french toast and chocolate chip flapjacks are highly praised diner classics. The restaurant is also noted for reliably excellent salads, including Greek salads."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the great breakfast and very good service, although some note it can be a bit overpriced.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced.
"This user stated that EJS is their personal favorite, but acknowledged it can be expensive."
Positive"This user recommended EJS Luncheonette as a diner alternative."
Positive"This is a recommended restaurant for lunch or dinner near the MET museum."
Positive"EJs Luncheonette was recommended."
Positive"EJs Luncheonette is recommended."
Positive"This user recommended EJ Luncheonette as a place with good entree salads for a visitor who prefers healthy and hearty options."
Positive"This commenter suggested EJs Luncheonette on the Upper East Side, noting they have a daily special menu that includes a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursdays. They provided a link for further information."
Positive"EJS Luncheonette was put forward as a place to go for breakfast."
Positive"EJ's Luncheonette is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"The original poster recalls having eaten at EJ's Luncheonette previously and found it to be good."
Positive"EJ's Luncheonette is recommended."
Positive"This user personally recommends Shopsin's and EJ's."
Positive"This user congratulates the poster and mentions that EJ's happily delivers to local Upper East Side hospitals."
Positive"Ejs Luncheonette is listed as a recommended diner."
Neutral"The commenter states that EJ's was their favorite diner when they lived on the Upper East Side, despite it being expensive."
Neutral"The commenter expresses fondness for EJ's due to past memories and hopes they still serve a generous amount of chocolate chips with their pancakes."
Positive"The commenter praises the Greek salad at EJ's, stating it's a winning dish."
Positive"The commenter believes EJ's is good but very overpriced."
Neutral"The commenter confirms that EJ's makes excellent salads and efficiently handles various substitution requests."
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