Junior's Restaurant and Bakery Reviews Summary

Category: American restaurant New York

Address: 1626 Broadway at, W 49th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12123655900

Rating: 4.4
based on 484 reviews.

Cheesecake

Pros:

  • "The cheesecake was incredible! We got the Oreo and it didn't disappoint!"
  • "Junior's cheesecake was the best we've ever had, hands down."
  • "Ordered the Key Lime Pie cheesecake for takeaway and I have to admit this was the BEST cheesecake I have ever eaten in my life."
  • "But hands down, it’s one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had."
  • "Definitely would visit again. Cheesecake was good."
  • "Absolutely divine cheesecake! Each bite is a burst of creamy perfection."
  • "The star of the show is the cheesecake! 1000% recommend the Strawberry Cheesecake 🍓"

Cons:

  • "Strawberry shortcake cheesecake looks and sounds delicious yet processed fake strawberry flavor."
  • "The cheesecake itself was a bit too dense and the strawberry topping had too much artificial flavour and limited real strawberries."
  • "The devil’s chocolate cheesecake was just ok."
  • "The cheese cake was blah.. Not creamy just kind of sterile tasting."
  • "Cheesecake is the worst we've ever had. Incredibly disappointed."
  • "The cheesecake was dry but meant to be their famous cheesecake."
  • "The cheesecake was very rich although the crust was a little cakey."

Service

Pros:

  • "Very helpful and attentive staff."
  • "Service was attentive even though they were busy."
  • "We were sat an an amazing table and had possibly the best waiter in the place, Eddy. He was so attentive, polite and quick, it was a pleasure having him take care of us."
  • "Our server Michael was pretty cool too!"
  • "Service was good. Our waiter came by a few times to check in us."
  • "Service is excellent and fast."
  • "The customer service was absolutely fantastic."

Cons:

  • "Queued ages to get in here for Dinner, service was a little slow once sat at a table."
  • "Service was ok, nothing special."
  • "Waiter had no interest in serving us."
  • "It took a while for our server to come over when we arrived."
  • "The ordering at the counter took a long time."
  • "Also what is wrong the service? Why so rude and almost mocking? Do better"
  • "After being seated, we weren’t served even a glass of water for about ten minutes."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Great atmosphere with a fun menu."
  • "The atmosphere was very Christmas spirited."
  • "Very aesthetic place to have dinner in times square."
  • "The atmosphere there is amazing."
  • "The entire place just felt warm and cozy."
  • "The bright, retro-themed interior was welcoming."
  • "Very atmospheric place."

Cons:

  • "Atmosphere was basic."
  • "It’s really really loud."
  • "With its proximity to Time’s Square, Junior’s Restaurant and Bakery can be a very touristy place."
  • "It’s always packed and chaotic."
  • "Atmosphere was so so due to it being full of tourists."
  • "The restaurant tables are packed pretty tight but I wouldn’t except anything less of New York."
  • "Famous apparently always isn’t good."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The taste of the meat was amazing!"
  • "Food was really good. For off time square dining it wasn't over priced, quality was good and the place was clean."
  • "Food is very good. Very large portions."
  • "Everything we had was delicious."
  • "The food was hot and tasted perfect."
  • "Both dishes were absolutely fantastic, and we savored every bite."
  • "The chicken Parm was stunning."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately, while the food is okay, it's nothing to write home about."
  • "The food is mediocre at best and WAAAAY overpriced for lacking flavor!"
  • "The brisket platter wasn't particularly tender and the gravy wasn't anything special."
  • "The Bacon Cheeseburger was good, but not impressive as it's not a gourmet burger bursting with flavor."
  • "The onion rings were disappointing."
  • "The food is hit and miss."
  • "The food was very average."

Value

Pros:

  • "Prices are fair, so it's a good deal overall."
  • "The prices were VERY reasonable for NYC."
  • "You definitely get your money's worth at this place."
  • "Most important is that the prices for each dish were very good and reasonable."
  • "Reasonable prices for the area."
  • "Very affordable food for the location."
  • "Our total came to $88 and was fair for the quality of food."

Cons:

  • "Parking is tough as you need to use garage and they can be expensive."
  • "For a meal over $40, I expected a decent burger."
  • "Bit spendy for what you get."
  • "Prices were a little bit more expensive than you’d probably expect to pay."
  • "It's quite expensive for what you're getting."
  • "In terms of value, I noted that the prices were high compared to my overall experience."
  • "The add-on potato salad was a disappointly small serving for the price, about a half cup scoop."

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