Tina’s Place

You have to try to make it here before 11am on a weekend to «beat the big rush,» which, contrary to what I originally believed, is not a euphemism for masturbation. Every dedicated follower of Tina has a circadian rhythm that beats not to the usual boring 24-​hour cycle of the sun and the moon*, but the 12.5 daily hours between the opening and closing of Tina’s doors (3:30am to 4pm). Savvy customers also know that in order to pump their tired, useless bodies full of unlimited hot coffee at no added cost to their breakfast, they have to make it before 11am for the breakfast special.
The time of the breakfast special is my favorite time of the day because: I wake up hungry, I wake up tired, I usually don’t wash the black stains from under my eyes, and I walk into Tina’s knowing that my eggs, my sausage, my home-​fries and my coffee will be delivered into my disgusting pit of a stomach with a reliable haste and not at the expense of taste (I’m a poet).
If you’re feeling like lunchtime, the «Burger Box» is a portion of the menu is dedicated to a variety of burgers that are a bit more impressive in their gustatory than their visual appeal. The bun is usually much too large for the meat, but it’s covered in sesame seeds and you can dip the excess bread into a mysterious (delicious) pink sauce that comes with the complementary onion rings. The onion rings are deliciously mushy inside and well-​fried (think burger king onion rings), which is a welcome change from the slimy onion boogers that I’ve grown accustomed to at other diners.
The menu has a variety of other options which I haven’t tried and therefore cannot comment on. However, don’t limit yourself to the predetermined menu items. One time my friend ordered a stack of waffles with sauteed onions on top and they made it for him without questioning his tastes. It was as disgusting as he had hoped and he ate it with his hands and he loved it. He is a masochist and that’s also welcome here, as long as you’re paying cash because they don’t take credit. They even have pain relievers and other select bodega items on sale behind the counter.
This place is also a romantic destination. My BF took me here several times when we were «courting» and I performed an enticing mating ritual consisting of smearing the pink onion ring sauce all over my face and winking obnoxiously. We still come here a lot with our loser friends. You can make a lot of memories here because it’s cool and you’re not a douche bag.
I’d like to dedicate the final paragraph of my dissertation to the aforementioned pink sauce. Some people think the sauce is orange, but if we’ve learned anything in 2015 it’s that we shouldn’t argue about the perception of color. Instead, we should argue about the perception of taste, which is what Unilocal is all about. Unfortunately, this sauce is unarguably delicious. I don’t know what it’s actually called so I just say «the onion rings sauce» but you can try «pink sauce» or «umm. the orange sauce?» They’re synonymous. My favorite things to dip inside the sauce are the breakfast sausages and obviously the onion rings.
Bön appetit!
Oh, also, if you face the television you can watch Rosanne.
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* I don’t know how circadian rhythms work

This is the best diner in ny. Haters gonna hate. If u don’t like it move far away from NYC.

I’m blown away by any of the bad reviews of this place, it’s SUPER cheap and good food! It’s an old school Brooklyn place, you can’t expect exceptional service people! The staff has always been friendly and no, they’re not always the most organized, but it’s about the food, prices and keeping an old Bushwick place alive.
I hope to the heavens above this place stays around forever, it’s real Bushwick.

Food is greasy spoon, a standard version with nothing unexpected. Everyone comes here but on a weekend it’s like college. The griddle is tiny and the dining room is big so it takes about 30 minutes for your eggs to come out. I’m sure it’s a welcome relief from the new whipper-​snapper coffee shops that keep opening up.
Would I come back? I’m not opposed to it. The staff is casual and the amount of time it takes to get your food forces you to talk to your partner. Be sure they don’t have their head in their phones though.

I am definitely a regular here. It’s good cheap diner food and always the same friendly staff. They have every medicine, tea, and bottled juices and drinks you can imagine if you’re hung over. It’s covered in wood paneling and they often play TV Land on a really old TV in the back and I love it. It gets crowded but you’re never waiting for a table for more than a few minutes.

5 stars for the price.
Don’t go here looking for fancy food. This is literally your average american dinner One of a dying breed.
It’s simple, easy, basic eats.

This place rocks! Super inexpensive breakfast menu. And the plates are huge! So much deliciousness, I ate until I nearly exploded!

Feels like home. The food is fantastic and the people are absolutely nice. Recommended!

Tina’s is the Jam. I eat here or get take out at least three times a week. The food is always good and Tina and family take really good care of me. I feel at home here.

With so many diners and cafes in NYC it’s hard to get some deliciously basic breakfast foods. Tina’s has been around for 80 years, their service is quick and simple, their prices are extremely low, and their food is great. Their hours are heavenly for early morning party goers and exhausted graveyard shift workers. If you’re in the area during those hours, check this place out. It’s mom and pop feel paired with its yummy food and cheap prices will leave you fully satisfied.

Omelettes, pancakes, burgers, fries,
French toast, pasta, spinach pies.
It’s really just a standard diner,
Food was average, could be finer.
It wasn’t the nicest interior,
And the food quality wasn’t superior,
But the food’s SO cheap, you see,
And the staff were just nice as can be.
It’s probably not worth a special trip,
But if you’re in Bushwick don’t give it the slip.

Slowest service ever! Great place, but it takes forever for them to take your order, food comes fast, then sometimes you’ll sit here for longer than it takes for your food to be made and eaten, for the check.

Tina’s Place is a Bushwick staple. I’ve been coming here since before Bushwick became a thing — back when no one wanted to come near «that deserted part of Bushwick near the dangerous looking Morgan stop on the L train». Back when the main clientele were workers from Boars Head or the old geezers from the area.
I digress.
I used to order breakfast from here every single day. Tina is a nice lady but very firm when she needs to be, especially when her main customers were men. She seems like a hard working woman and I’m glad to see business has gotten better for this place!
Solid diner food, great prices, quick delivery.

The best place to watch ‘The Family Feud’ in all of West Bushwick. If you order eggs over-​easy, white toast, fries & a side of mayo it’s possible to have an all off-​white meal.

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They don;t call this place «Teen“as for nothing. Cool teen spot the principal doesnt know about yet
just kiddin
if you live in the area and keep your eyes peeled, you can sometimes see Tina, the legend herself, pull up to the ‘straunt at midnight to get things going for the 3am opening.
you Will Get FULL here for cheap money.
i love breakfast food,
If U dont Frick with the ‘Na’s then it’s out there bruh I’m accepting all challengers Head Strong
coffee good, it relly pretty much is great. you can get pies and cakes, you can go in the daytime or at 3 am!
Ey, what I can say. It’s def a Place, and there is Tina’s. Fuggeddaboutit. The steak and eggs? Good.
it is a local busniess owned by a true red blooded new yorker
and
it makes me burst with american pride to know that this woman can own her restaurant and have it be so successful and popular. a neighborhood fave.
go there

Simple diner, solid food, cheap.
That’s all I need, nothing more!
Apparently my review is to short, so coffee is also good. Friendly local staff. Nothing hipstery, just normal food!!!

I love places that still do free refills on cups of coffee! I came here for lunch, but got breakfast and it was great. Nice old school vibe and great people who work here. It’s really a neighborhood staple. Don’t expect to be wooed by the décor but the food is great, and cheap!
My new favorite diner in the area! Yum

It’s cheap, quality diner food. And great coffee. What more can you expect?
Oh yeah– expect the «hipsters» to complain about being ignored /​bad service. Long time regulars get better service.

Came here on Sunday in late morning for coffee and breakfast.
This was the Dinar my friend liked for long and today I finally had chance to visit them.
They have pretty decent coffee, with milk or black it tastes good as well as the aroma.
Their food menu is simple and classic.
Although they were almost full through the time we were there, the atmosphere of the dinar is very warm, relaxed and friendly. We enjoyed time and conversation very filing feeling.
I can come here everyday happily for their coffee.

As I write this, I am STILL waiting to pay the bill. The service is simply abhorrent. Tina acted annoyed with us the entire time. She was clearly ticked that I needed more than 30 seconds to look at the menu and that I asked for Splenda.
Even though coffee was free, it was so hard to track down a server, I only got one cup. I also couldn’t get a banana in my oatmeal because no one was paying attention to the tables. The food itself is cheap but mad greasy.
I mean, you get what you pay for, but I’m certainly not coming back. :(