Classic UES diner, famed filming spot with delicious hash & milkshakes, but pricey.
This classic American diner, known for its role in 'Only Murders in the Building,' offers a wide-ranging menu that includes highly praised corned beef hash and delicious waffle fries and milkshakes. While some find the food to be of good quality, others point out that the prices are significantly higher than typical diner fare.
This American diner offers a broad menu. Standout items include the corned beef hash, which is recommended, and the waffle fries and milkshakes, described as delicious. However, multiple reviews highlight that the pricing for these items, and diner food in general, is excessively high.
"The corned beef hash is recommended, as are the waffle fries and milkshakes, though these items come with a high price tag."
Customers have mixed feelings, with many praising specific dishes like corned beef hash and waffle fries, but consistently noting that the restaurant is overpriced for a diner experience.
Important Note
The restaurant is frequently described as overpriced for a diner. One user noted that the menu is excessively large.
"The original poster found Mansion Diner's burger to be consistently overcooked and like a 'hockey puck' in recent months, also noting issues with untoasted bread and unmelted cheese, and found it to be expensive."
Negative"This commenter stated that Mansion Diner makes a solid burger."
Positive"A user states that Mansion Diner serves 'very good' hash, recommending it for this dish."
Positive"Mansion Diner on 86th & York is recommended, notably for being a filming location for 'Only Murders in the Building.'"
Neutral"Mansion Diner, located at 86th & York, is a solid diner and is known as a filming location for 'Only Murders in the Building.'"
Positive"Mansion Diner is considered an okay diner option."
Neutral"The commenter goes to The Mansion for its proximity and considers their chicken noodle soup the best among diners, though they acknowledge it is overpriced."
Neutral"The commenter suggests that money spent at The Mansion is significantly better value compared to Green Kitchen, implying a positive view of The Mansion's quality for the price."
Positive"The commenter agrees that The Mansion is unreasonably priced."
Negative"The commenter laments the high cost of diner food, citing The Mansion's $30 charge for waffle fries and a shake as an example of prices that are "crazy" and no longer cheap."
Negative"The commenter is pleased to see The Mansion receiving positive recognition in the review."
Positive"The reviewer recommends the delicious waffle fries and milkshake, but notes the restaurant is very overpriced, with a bill of $30 for these items, and questions its excessively large menu."
Negative"A user recommended Mansion Diner on the UES for corned beef hash, though they questioned if it justified a long trip."
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