Bridgeview Diner Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "There were always two managers (captains) keeping an eye ensuring that no ones coffee went cold or water glasses were topped."
• "The waiter was very friendly, professional and was careful with details in the order."
• "Service is very nice, friendly, and quick."
• "Service is super fast and tasty."
• "The waiting staff and crew was nicely dressed and presented themselves in a professional yet friendly manner."
• "Service was very good and the owners were very nice."
• "Service is always really good here. There's always a regular check in and you often see the manager on the floor and people mopping and sweeping."

Cons:

• "Completely slow and inattentive. We had to call him over multiple times just to get him to bring us more water or napkins."
• "Very disappointed in the service and cold food plus the cream on the carrot cake was sour."
• "First time there with my family, and will be the last. Waitress was so rude!"
• "Service can be hit or miss and they need to pay a little more attention to the bathrooms."
• "Waitress service was slow, dropped pepper, salt, spoons multiple times, forgetful."
• "We were forgotten about a few times."
• "However, had a waitress with an attitude, when I questioned an unfair charge."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was good, hot and tasty."
• "For lunch I had a bacon burger and was thrilled that it came with not only fries but also two large onion rings."
• "The Manhattan clam chowder was very good, it was seasoned just right and had a generous amount of clam meat."
• "The fried chicken was also surprisingly delicious, perfectly cooked and very crispy and tasty breading that had a slight sweetness."
• "Food was delicious as always. It came quickly, and fresh."
• "The orange juice was freshly made and the omelette was delicious."
• "By and large, the burgers, omelets, pancakes etc are very good."

Cons:

• "Food has a lot to be desired. Veg look as if they were frozen and recooked."
• "Took one bite and it tasted like bug spray."
• "Now it's just Bland, blah, and definitely definitely overpriced."
• "People were nice but the food just wasn't very good."
• "The coleslaw that tastes like detergent."
• "However the bacon tasted foul like it was spoiled, and the coffee had that chemical taste."
• "The spanish omlette was scrambled eggs with tasteless salsa slopped on."

Price

Pros:

• "Great Price points and hospitality when you walk in."
• "The food was at a great price and a very good portion."
• "Who can beat 24 hours if breakfast."
• "Reasonable diner prices."
• "Prices are a reasonable."
• "You won’t leave hungry and the price was perfect."
• "Very friendly staff and affordable meals."

Cons:

• "And surprising pricey for diner food that's also sub par."
• "9.99 for a milk shake?? 26.00 for an open Turkey sandwich??"
• "Over priced for garbage food."
• "Within the last month, they've undergone a major price increase."
• "The only problem is the food is nothing special and it’s extremely overpriced."
• "Bridgeview is expensive so for the price a Cafe would have been more satisfying."
• "Very disappointed... it was way WAY overpriced."

Ambiance & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "This diner is very clean and the staff that they have working there are nice."
• "Place is always clean."
• "The atmosphere is very family oriented and it’s always clean."
• "Nice Clean Well lit diner."
• "Always love the atmosphere here."
• "Great food, warm atmosphere, big smiles."
• "Old-school Brooklyn diner with kind staff and a not ridiculous breakfast menu."

Cons:

• "Not as hip as the neighborhood."
• "This place has gone down hill since new ownership. It is no longer friendly and warm."
• "When we walked in we weren't really greeted by anyone."
• "Added point: the male bathrooms smelled terrible, and it was just the middle of the afternoon."
• "But the bathroom needs serious work. It stinks like pee 24/7."
• "The decor is outdated."
• "Tragic, menu dirty, check book dirty."

Parking & Accessibility

Pros:

• "There is even parking and a ramp if you need a little help."
• "Having a parking lot is a big plus in that neighborhood."
• "The best thing about this place is FREE PARKING in Bay Ridge."
• "Parking is easy and free. Huge parking lot for this part of Brooklyn."
• "Plenty of parking."
• "Great diner with an actual parking lot (a rarity in the area)!"
• "Parking lot on premises."

Cons:

• "Parking lot was overcrowded."
• "We were told this week that if I shared my food with my daughter, I would be charged a 'sharing fee.'"
• "The only appeal is that it's open late."
• "I will not go back. I don’t feel safe there."
• "Apparently a lot has changed for the worse at this establishment."
• "Both times I went the food was cold and the service was slow."
• "The seats have all seen better days."