Classic UES diner known for its enduring comfort food, from pancakes to salads. A fan favorite, though some note it's on the pricier side.
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.
A beloved Upper East Side diner since 1992, this spot is a neighborhood staple for classic American comfort food. Known for its cozy booths and lively atmosphere, it’s a go-to for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. While many dishes are praised for their execution, some find it a bit pricey for diner fare.
This American diner excels at classic comfort food, with specific praise for its excellent salads, including Greek salads, and reliable diner fare like pancakes. While generally well-regarded, some reviewers find the pricing to be on the higher side for a diner.
"The Greek salad and other salads are frequently recommended, along with classic diner pancakes like the Chocolate Chip Flapjacks. Customers also praise the breakfast items and service."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the good breakfast and service, though some mention it can be overpriced. It's considered a noteworthy diner by many.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be overpriced for the type of food offered.
"EJ's Luncheonette was recommended for buyouts, though it's noted as not being downtown."
Neutral"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."
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