"The food was great, order the Turkey burger and the veggie burger."
"The food was pretty fantastic. I made a classic breakfast sandwich, which came out really fresh."
"Food was good too. I ordered an omelette and my friends scrambled eggs and sunny side up which was all spot on."
"The French toast made with challah bread was some of the best I've had, anywhere."
"The omelettes, fresh fruit, potatoes, bacon, waffles are all very fresh."
"The French onion soup was TO DIE FOR!"
"Food was absolutely amazing, I had the Brisket Sandwich special which was very good."
Cons:
"Mediocre food.. didn't even eat it.. I was too disgusted at the fact they served me tap water and it had an insect swimming in it."
"Unfortunately, the coffee and blueberry muffin I had were the best parts of the food experience."
"I will NOT recommend anyone to go here for a great food because they would not get it here."
"The hashbrowns had a few crispy pieces but as a whole was not delicious."
"The menu lacked creativity and the dishes served were devoid of any real character or taste."
"None of the food was satisfying. The steak from steak and eggs was overcooked and not seasoned."
"Food was stale waiter telling me they gonna closed soon but their hours say closed by midnight."
Service
Pros:
"The staff are very nice and friendly, what more can you ask for in a diner?"
"Customer service is great, they checked if we needed coffee a few times while we were eating."
"The wait staff is really friendly and attentive."
"Service is on point and quick and the waiters are attentive."
"The waiters are awesome. When you go there ask for BOSCO he is the most attentive person!!!"
"The staff were friendly, efficient, and attentive."
"I will start off by saying the service I received here was exceptional."
Cons:
"They charge extra if you pay with a credit card and this is not clearly explained."
"When we told the waiter that the corn beef hash was bad he insisted on saying 4x that I was the first ever to complain dismissing my comment."
"The bad experience started when we just walk in with a stroller, they looked as we were carrying a bus."
"The waiter seen bothered to serve us."
"Every time I ask for more ice coffee, they're quick to remind you that there is an additional cost."
"Ordered through seamless. Worst breakfast ever."
"Terrible service. Waiter last night was very rude because 'we didn’t order enough' shoved a menu in my face and walked away making rude comments under his breath assuming I couldn’t understand because it was in another language."
Atmosphere & Experience
Pros:
"This Upper West Side institution has a strong New York character that you couldn’t find anywhere and she be cherished."
"Best Dinner in Manhattan!! Fantastic & friendly staff, fresh food!!"
"This place is one of the few left in Upper West side that still have a neighborhood feeling!"
"Loved the food and the environment."
"Their sidewalk dining is as good as I've seen. The heaters knocked just enough chill out of the air so we could enjoy a really good grilled cheese sandwich."
"New York Dining at it's finest! Cafe 82 offers the quintessential New York dining experience that does not compromise on quality."
"A great neighborhood institution."
Cons:
"The atmosphere is a diner, so it is that."
"Food was blann no salt or taste."
"Cafe 82 is a disappointment in every sense of the word."
"Unassuming from the outside, very homely on the inside."
"It’s a cozy, quiet place that’s great for a late night eat."
"The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, very comfortable for solo diners like me who can either dine left alone or make new friends, whatever strikes our moods for the day."
"Also the atmosphere inside is great, calm although many people fit inside, a great place to have a nice and relaxing breakfast."