John's Coffee Shop Reviews Summary

Category: Diner New York

Address: 823 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA

Phone: +12128674955

Rating: 4.6
based on 167 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Nice atmosphere and great service, it was a good place for breakfast."
  • "The cafe is on a cafe so it was a nice view of the street. Very nice atmosphere to have breakfast."
  • "Awesome classic and cozy breakfast-diner."
  • "The atmosphere was filled with lively conversation, and customers sat and relaxed in their comfortable seats."
  • "A real no fuss New York diner! Amazing!"
  • "It's nice to sit in a diner that feels like home and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city."
  • "The atmosphere reflects NYC. Lots of people, loud, staff in a hurry; they try to please the client as much as possible, and the guests are constantly changing."

Cons:

  • "The place is a little cramped though, the kitchen is open so you can see them cooking, which I don't mind."
  • "It was kind of uncomfortable."
  • "Small space. You'll need to wait outside if there are no tables."
  • "Seating is very limited so you will likely have a wait, and it is street waiting."
  • "The cafe is quite small, so it may feel a bit squeeze."

Service

Pros:

  • "Great food, great service, good prices."
  • "Food was amazing! Food came out quick and the staff were super nice."
  • "Quick service, a bit crowded but you will get seated immediately."
  • "Well staffed, caring staff."
  • "Great service!"
  • "The staff was really nice and attentive."
  • "Service is super good, the staff is super nice."

Cons:

  • "SUPER rude staff."
  • "The service was delayed and we didn't get everything we asked for."
  • "WORST SERVICE FOOD OVER CHARGED IT WAS A HISPANIC LADY WITH BIG ATTITUDE."
  • "The customer service was extremely poor. There is obvious racial discrimination."
  • "Standard diner experience, although the waitress was not very attentive and the food just ok at best."
  • "The waiter forgot to take our order, and when he remembered us, he forgot the water and drinks."
  • "Service is fine, but cold."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The egg, bacon and cheese roll did not disappoint although basic still very delicious and good price."
  • "Everything was delicious but the pancakes can be better."
  • "Awesome pancakes and amazing atmosphere."
  • "The bacon was also perfectly cooked."
  • "Food was fast, hot and delicious."
  • "Fresh and hot with swift service and great portion sizes!"
  • "The banana but pancakes were my absolute favorite."

Cons:

  • "The worst biscuits and gravy I’ve ever had."
  • "Pancakes were overcooked and the rest was flavorless."
  • "Nothing special, wife ordered corn beef hash and it’s the kind form a can with potatoes not the reel corn beef cooked."
  • "The food was your typical diner fare. Nothing spectacular but it is made fresh."
  • "The food quality here was bad, and it felt microwaved, if not soggy."
  • "The turkey burger.... was not good."
  • "My scrambled eggs were too raw to eat, the bacon had zero crispiness."

Value

Pros:

  • "Spend less than 50 bucks for three ppl!"
  • "Price is beyond perfect."
  • "Prices are good."
  • "Great food, reasonably priced for Midtown."
  • "Again great food for the price."
  • "Prices are reasonable and food is good."
  • "Price was good for NY. Recommended."

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