EJ's Luncheonette
New York, NY 10021-3657
Phone: (212) 472-0600
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between 73rd Street and 74th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 68th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-10:30pm
Editorial Review for EJ's Luncheonette – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
This chain of upscale diners serves big helpings of American comfort food at reasonable prices. The interior looks like a Rockwell painting, with classic blue-and-white diner decor and an old-fashioned lunch counter. Regulars love the oatmeal and granola with fresh fruit and berries, and the almond-corn-flake French toast is a signature. Typical diner food makes the rest of the menu--burgers, chili, buffalo wings and peanut butter and jelly for the kids.
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User Reviews for EJ's Luncheonette
06/30/2008 Posted by watchmesparkle
I've been living here in the city for 4 years, and EJ's (west or east side, either one) never disappoints....so long as you know what to expect. EJ's is not flashy, edgy, or sophistocated, nor does it try to be - this is a real diner, and that's about it. The food is good for the money, and will definitely satisfy your "naughty food" cravings that you may have on the weekends. The shakes rock, the coffee is always excellent, and sitting at the bar is fun. Their breakfast sausage is very yummy, and I think so long as you go there expecting that you may have to wait a bit for a table, it'll be a good time had by all. Or, better yet, go during the weekday when the wait is less and try it then. With the economy as it is, and all the sub-prime restaurants around that really rip you off for food that isn't that good, I think EJ's will prosper - its good food, inexpensive, and a fun diner atmosphere. What else could you want?!?
Pros: Excellent breakfast, shakes, burgers
Cons: Little nuts on the weekends, table servers are overworked
02/08/2008 Posted by shaley9008
Went to EJ's for Sunday Brunch with a group of friends. The place was extremely crowded which is what to be expected. We had a waitress who tried to hide her heavily bandaged hand with a latex glove and provided the worse service we have ever experienced. Shewas exceptionally slow, mixed up our orders and became annoyed when asked to correct them. At the end of our meal, to our horror, we say a huge insect crawl from the back of our booth. We informed the manager of our unwelcomed guest and he simply removed it and walked away. We all agreed that this would be the first and last time we patronize this establishment.
Pros: Price
Cons: Everything else
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