Waverly Diner

(212) 675-3181

385 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10014 40.7332 -74.0001

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Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown

Last updated 8.15.11

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Restaurants, Diners

ambiance
50.0% positive
  1. “Because I know at any hour, of any day, in whatever condition I'm in, my friends and I can get amazing food and great coffee in a great atmosphere where we can sit, smoke, and relax.”
  2. “The decor is hilarious (headshots of people who were obviously never famous.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “the best cheesecake!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The food is great, the waitstaff very friendly (Omar knows me and my boyfriend by name and what drinks we want without even asking anymore), and it's open 24-7.”
  2. “Because I know at any hour, of any day, in whatever condition I'm in, my friends and I can get amazing food and great coffee in a great atmosphere where we can sit, smoke, and relax.”
food quality
92.5% positive
  1. “The food's not bad either.”
  2. “The burger is decent, but let's not steer people to think this is more than it is.”
  3. “yummy food at good prices.”
  4. “The Waverly Melt (burger on toasted bread with cheese, fried onions, onion rings, and french fries) is my favorite.”
  5. “Big fresh mixed salad followed with choice of homemade dressings, then main course - my boiled beef dinner had huge slices of beautiful meat with vegetable & potatoes, my wife's bbq combo was great.”
  6. “The food was pretty damn good though.”
  7. “The staff is very friendly, the food is always good and has good portions.”
  8. “Great food, great staff, great prices”
  9. “The food is amazing and the people there are really nice and provide good service.”
  10. “This place is great for diner food and breakfast.”
  11. “The Waverly Melt is the best patty melt in the city, but skip the appetizers (the onion rings are woeful).”
  12. “The food is great, the waitstaff very friendly (Omar knows me and my boyfriend by name and what drinks we want without even asking anymore), and it's open 24-7.”
  13. “For a fast tuna melt, cup of chicken soup or eggs (fried are served in fry pan), it works though you may have to wait for a table.”
  14. “The fries are tasty.”
  15. “This place has great milkshakes and yummy eggs and nice staff.”
  16. “The french toast, sandwiches and soups are great too.”
  17. “Also, the gg sandwhich was not as good as the fried eggs in a pan.”
  18. “Their omelet specials that come with home fries and toast are one of my favorites.”
  19. “24 hours, breakfast all day, anything you could possibly desire in diner food, great staff and decent prices.”
  20. “Because I know at any hour, of any day, in whatever condition I'm in, my friends and I can get amazing food and great coffee in a great atmosphere where we can sit, smoke, and relax.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “this place is a great breakfast place.”
service
81.25% positive
  1. “The food is amazing and the people there are really nice and provide good service.”
  2. “The staff is very friendly, the food is always good and has good portions.”
  3. “The burger is decent, but let's not steer people to think this is more than it is.”
  4. “The decor is hilarious (headshots of people who were obviously never famous.”
  5. “The food is great, the waitstaff very friendly (Omar knows me and my boyfriend by name and what drinks we want without even asking anymore), and it's open 24-7.”
  6. “24 hours, breakfast all day, anything you could possibly desire in diner food, great staff and decent prices.”
  7. “Great food, great staff, great prices”
  8. “This place has great milkshakes and yummy eggs and nice staff.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Great food, great staff, great prices”
  2. “yummy food at good prices.”
  3. “the prices are great, the space is very neat - a real diner.”
  4. “The staff is very friendly, the food is always good and has good portions.”
  5. “The prices are great too.”
  6. “24 hours, breakfast all day, anything you could possibly desire in diner food, great staff and decent prices.”
  7. “Big fresh mixed salad followed with choice of homemade dressings, then main course - my boiled beef dinner had huge slices of beautiful meat with vegetable & potatoes, my wife's bbq combo was great.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “Service was poor and very slow.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/07

BEST EVER!!

by frinkle at Citysearch

This is probably my favorite place to eat in the entire world!!! The food is amazing and the people there are really nice and provide good service. The meals come with PLENTY of food, I never finish my meal and always bring home enough for a complete meal for my lunch or dinner the next day. I go here as often as I can (even though it's an hour or so from me =D ) I recommend it to all my friends and I will continue to go there as often as possible!

  • Pros: Food, Service, Staff
  • Cons: Small
3 Star Rating: Average

10/14/07

Decent

by bravo19 at Citysearch

The restaurant is good for a "Diner" but horrible for a restaurant. Service was poor and very slow. The men's bathroom was the worst smelling bathroom I have smelled in New York! The food was pretty damn good though. I had the bananna pancakes. Excellent bananna pancakes.

  • Pros: Good Food
  • Cons: Poor Service, HORRIBLE Mens Bathroom
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/12/07

Great food, great staff, great prices

by ilikedarkplaces at Citysearch

This is my favorite diner in NYC, no doubt. The staff is very friendly, the food is always good and has good portions. The prices are great too. I will always keep going back to Waverly and I always bring my friends there or recommend it to them.

  • Pros: food, service, prices
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/21/04

Amazing Value

by alanhaggart at Citysearch

This is a typical New York diner, and the service was quick and polite. From the enormous menu, we opted for the 3-course dinner specials - chicken soup or clam chowder, although small portions, came with loads of rolls, crackers etc. Big fresh mixed salad followed with choice of homemade dressings, then main course - my boiled beef dinner had huge slices of beautiful meat with vegetable & potatoes, my wife's bbq combo was great. With beer & coke, total bill only $24.00!!!!!!

  • Pros: Huge menu, Great value, Good Home Cooking
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/04/04

Hits the spot

by johnrizzardi at Citysearch

What has a menu longer than my nose, and is more satisfying? The Waverly! 24 hours, breakfast all day, anything you could possibly desire in diner food, great staff and decent prices. When you are done with Babbo 1/2 block away, and you have no money, but still need a Belgian waffle, come on down to the diner that will comfort your needs.

  • Pros: Price, Selection, Authenticity

The Details on Waverly Diner

Place Categories:

  • amazing food
  • great prices
  • great staff
  • very slow service
  • favorite diner
  • bland homefries
  • fast eggs
  • obviously never famous people
  • good restaurant
  • decent burger
  • big fresh mixed salad
  • great french toast
  • worst smelling bathroom
  • tasty fries
  • best cheesecake
  • nice oasis
  • not as good gg sandwhich
  • great coffee
  • good portions
  • huge slices
  • great atmosphere
  • great milkshakes
  • excellent bananna
  • great breakfast place
  • very friendly waitstaff