Classic UES diner known for delish breakfast & brunch; comfort food w/ a scene.
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 Upper East Side diner has been a neighborhood staple since 1992, beloved for its classic American comfort food and lively atmosphere. It's a go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, and brunch, with many patrons returning since childhood. The diner is particularly known for its hearty breakfast options and a comfortable setting perfect for catching up with friends over endless coffee refills.
This American diner excels at classic comfort foods, with a particular emphasis on breakfast items like pancakes and French toast. The Greek salad is also a standout, with reviewers noting the kitchen's ability to handle substitutions. While many dishes are well-loved, some find the turkey club sandwich and matzo ball soup to be standard rather than exceptional.
"The Chocolate Chip Flapjacks and the Greek salad are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes, with the diner also being a reliable spot for excellent salads in general."
Customers generally have a positive view of this diner, praising its consistently good food and friendly service. Some note it can be a bit pricey.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be a bit overpriced for diner fare.
"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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