Old-school NYC diner vibes w/ filming location fame. Praised for hash, waffle fries & milkshakes, but expect a high bill.
This classic American diner offers a taste of old-school New York, known for its extensive menu and being a filming location for 'Only Murders in the Building.' While some dishes like waffle fries and milkshakes receive praise, and their hash is noted as a standout, the overall consensus leans towards a pricier diner experience.
This American diner offers a wide variety of classic diner fare. Dishes like the hash and waffle fries are frequently recommended, with the latter being described as delicious. However, several reviews point out that the prices are excessively high, with some items costing as much as $30, leading to a perception that the value may not match the cost.
"Customers have highlighted the hash, waffle fries, and milkshakes as particularly good. The hash is described as 'very good', and the waffle fries and milkshakes are called delicious, though some also point out the high cost for these items."
Customer feedback is mixed, with many appreciating the classic diner experience and specific dishes like hash and waffle fries, but frequently noting that the restaurant is overpriced for the quality and portion sizes.
Important Note
The restaurant is frequently mentioned as being overpriced for a diner, with some patrons feeling the cost does not align with the value received. One review specifically noted an excessively large menu.
"The Mansion in Yorkville was recommended as a classic diner option for a meal."
Neutral"User recommends The Mansion on UES."
Positive"User recommends The Mansion on UES."
Positive"User lists The Mansion as a recommendation."
Positive"User lists The Mansion, upper east side, as a recommendation."
Positive"User recommends The Mansion in UES for its old-school vibe."
Positive"User recommends The Mansion, Upper East Side, for its old-school vibe."
Positive"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."
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