Iconic diner w/ filming fame, serving up classic comfort food like standout corned beef hash & delicious waffle fries. A solid choice for a no-frills meal.
This classic American diner is a go-to for comfort food and a taste of nostalgia, even serving as a filming location for 'Only Murders in the Building.' While praised for dishes like delicious waffle fries, milkshakes, and highly-rated corned beef hash, some find the prices to be steep for diner fare.
This American diner offers a broad menu with a focus on comfort food. The corned beef hash and waffle fries are frequently highlighted as delicious. The cheeseburger, made with beef from Ottomanelli Bros., is also noted as a good, standard diner option. However, a significant concern among reviewers is the high pricing, with some finding it excessive for diner food.
"The corned beef hash is frequently recommended, as are the delicious waffle fries and milkshakes. The cheeseburger is also noted as a solid diner option."
Customers generally find the food to be good, with specific praise for items like corned beef hash and waffle fries. However, there's a recurring sentiment that the prices are quite high for a diner experience.
Important Note
The diner is considered quite expensive for its category, with some dishes costing significantly more than expected for diner fare.
"This user recommended Mansion diner, stating it is similar in quality to Ritz Diner and is open from 6 AM to midnight."
Positive"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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