Johny’s Luncheonette

This place is exactly what I needed on my visit. A small, no frills place with solid food. Got some eggs, grilled salami and an oj, from a mini carton. Here is a guy that has been doing this in the same place for decades and he appears to give it his all and seems humble.
And good for him calling out low reviews with petty complaints. You know what you are getting into when you walk by, or in. It’s small, has few seats and lots of regulars. Relax a little bit, check out a locally owned luncheonette and enjoy the food

I went this place for lunch. The food was ok — standard diner fare. Nice portions. The place was somewhat small but that is New York. Where they get the one star is the service. They are nice until you request something or there is something wrong with the food — and then it comes out. If you want to get a sense of what I mean, just take a look at the owner’s replies to some of the negative reviews.

Loved it! The man behind the counter cooking is working hard and doing great! Small wait but worth it! The blueberry pancakes were the best I’ve had!

Classic 50’s style diner. Very small place, but it was delicious. Trust me and try it

Pretty good. Nice people, service was good too. It’s not gonna blow you away, but it’s solid, and I appreciate the effort they put into it. I’ll be back.

Vraiment top un vrai ptit dej Américain, le patron super sympa essaye même de parler français!
Bref on a adoré on y est retourné le lendemain!

Tried this place for breakfast. Really nice proprietor, tiny space.
Had eggs, potatoes and toast. Potatoes are dry. The omelette was too but the owner recooked it for me.
Asked about toast choice and was told white, wheat, rye… but there are others, as it turns out.
Busy spot, people clearly like it but it’s NYC and there are many choices. I didn’t find the food special or even tasty. It’s just eggs… do it better.

Wow. I just called this place to ask if we walked in there would be space. I.e. How big is the line. I got this rude person who said «we don’t do reservation. You want to come you come.» And then he hung up on me. This is the level of service you can expect from this place.

This was the perfect hangover cure!
I came here with 3 of my friends after a long night on the town. We needed something unpretentious, filling, and simple. Cheap wasn’t a bad thing, either, when the words «bottle service» are lingering from the night before. So, we settled on Johny’s.
There was no line or any waiting at all at 12pm on the Saturday we arrived. As I’m sure you’ve read, this place is small. A two-​top, a four-​top, and about 8 – 10 counter seats. We walked in, and there we 3 seats next to each other, with a spare seat on the other end. The guy running the show asked everyone to slide down one seat, and everyone graciously did so. The guy seated closest to us said, «Good thing you came when you did, because after this sandwich my ass is gonna need two seats.»
All 4 of us got the Bigman breakfast. So much food for $ 10.50! 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, home fries, bacon & sausage, toast, and coffee. We barely made it out alive. The food was PERFECT diner food, with the bacon cooked just right between crunchy and chewy. It was awesome to watch the wizard at the grill work. He used every available space on that griddle, and every order came out quickly and accurately. He also kept up some witty banter with us between cooking meals, and kept offering us more food.
I’m definitely coming back here for an affordable meal that brings me back to my hometown diner. Great food, great prices, great people!

Cyndy’s Bottom Line: Good diner breakfast!
If you are looking for a simple and hearty no frills diner breakfast this is the best place for it.
I ordered eggs, crispy bacon,
wheat toast and it comes with home fries and a coffee. Delicious!
Hubby ordered the pancakes with bacon. The pancakes were light and fluffy. Very yummy.
Service is quick and efficient.

Great value for breakfast, with fast, friendly service. I think I was waited on by Johny himself? The seating is limited– just the counter and a couple tables in back, but I liked the old-​school charm. I had a basic eggs/​bacon/​potatoes/​toast plate, with decent coffee. Looks like they have a takeout window that lets you get to-​go orders without having to come into the cramped entry, which is nice.

The place is rather small and can only hold about a dozen or so people, but I think it’s worth the wait, given that the food is made quickly, and as everyone is sitting at the counter, it’s not really meant to be a meal where people dilly-​dally but rather one where people eat their food and go.
As for the food, everything at Johny’s is delicious and fresh off the grill, but I have to remark on their pancakes — they are large, fluffy, and always perfectly cooked! And you can add chocolate chips, blueberries, or bananas to them. Everything else is also good, but the pancakes are exceptional!

Called for a pick up of runny eggs, bacon and banana pancakes but when I got there he was making it so I decided to eat in. My food was nice and fresh, the chef is always friendly and joking around with the customers and smiling :) My banana pancakes were so soo good!

I love a good breakfast burrito, so understand what I mean when I say this is the best breakfast burrito I have ever had. So good you might slap your grandmother. I don’t know how they manage to cram so much good stuff into it without it falling apart. Witchcraft? Whatever, not asking or complaining.
Very cute and very friendly place, too.

I’m a sucker for classic diners and breakfast food, and Johny’s did not disappoint! I came here with a friend after an early morning SoulCycle class near by looking for a hearty breakfast, and I’m glad we did.
We came around mid/​late morning on a Saturday and waited for about 15 minutes to sit down. it’s a very small hole-​in-​the-​wall place with some chairs along the main bar and a couple of tables in the back. Would recommend as a to-​go place or a quick sit-​down with just a small group.
I had the Curious George (Eggs/​Bacon/​Ham/​French Fries/​Cheese hero) and my friend had the The King Kong (French Toast Hero with Eggs/​Bacon/​Banana/​Syrup, etc) and we both liked our food. Cheap prices and filling portion sizes. Interesting combinations but still a classic diner breakfast.
They seemed extremely busy with not only sit-​in diners but also people coming in and out for take-​out, so service wasn’t the quickest. However, staff was really nice/​accommodating whenever we asked for extra syrup or water for example.
If I lived closer I’d be here all the time for breakfast to-​go!

Every time I go to NYC I stop into Johny’s. It’s a small little hole in the wall but they have great service, food and great prices. It’s looking very nice after a recent remodel by the one and only Todd Pennington and others from a show on HGTV.
I usually get breakfast here and most of my other friends but on this trip a new person that I took here ordered a steak sub, she said it was good. I always go down with a new person to introduce them to the place since it’s a worthwhile stop for a great bite to eat. They are never disappointed.

Perfect place for an easy eggs toast bagel pancake French toast and coffee. Nothing fancy and that’s what I loved about it. Counter seats about 10 and there’s a table for four in back. People kindly shift to make room for couples etc. even after they’ve started eating. Owner and other coworkers are very serious about what they do and they have a system down.
Price is okay for NYC but expensive for those who live elsewhere. It’s a good breakfast and you get it quick tho. It’s simple inside and could use some sprucing up and perhaps a deep clean. Orders were being faxed in when we were there. It’s just that there’s not a lot of room.
I would go back.

If you want a genuine breakfast with the classic Americana ambience of a small bar with only a few chairs and the friendly manager, this place must be it. Too bad it is tiny, but I guess with a larger place the atmosphere would be lost.

My first time going to New York included breakfast at Johny’s and we were not disappointed. Banana pancakes! YUM! We sat at the counter and watched as our breakfast was being made. The only thing I am disappointed in is that we found this place the day before we were leaving. I would have gone back for another meal. I guess I have to go back to New York and to Johny’s! The owners could not have been any nicer. Thanks guys!

It’s my first time ordering from Johnny’s Luncheonette. I ordered grilled cheese with bacon and fries through Unilocal.Instead of delivery I chose pick up. It was my first time going there. It’s basically a counter with a couple of chairs so if you plan to eat during rush hour I suggested you order the food for delivery or pick up. Since the place is small. My grilled cheese with bacon was really good. my fries were also good, not under or over cooked like some other places. Their menu seems pretty extensive so I plan on coming here more often. Since I’m always rushing my best bet is order to go.

If you are in the Midtown Manhattan-​area and need a good breakfast, head to Johny’s Luncheonette. The food is great, with a setting of that old school greasy spoon you know and love. Myself, wife and my brother & sister-​in-​law got seated pretty quickly in the back area of the place (it’s first come, first serve, no reservations). Everything we ordered was great: pancakes, egg sandwich, bacon, eggs and hash browns. Best of all, everything is reasonably priced, about what I would pay at home. Very hard to find that in New York.
I’ll definitely be back.

Decent place for breakfast. I always passed by this place and wondered how it is until one day with a colleague we decided to explore this place. Well, food was nice, service was prompt. not much space for sitting but overall we had a pleasant visit.

I always like to go to those types of mom and pop restaurants. Affordable, low-​key, and delicious food. Today a friend and I planned to meet here to check it out after seeing its raving reviews in Unilocal.
I got there before noon and there were a few people before me. It’s a freezing cold day so standing outside to wait isn’t an ideal option. So I walked inside the restaurant to wait. But this diner is too narrow and tiny. The cooks were busy and no staff asked us to put our name down. So as soon as I walked to the end of the hall in the warmer side, one lady told me she was in front of me. I told her not to worry. It’s such a small restaurant. It’s not like I can skip the line and grab a seat before her without being noticed. When my friend came we decided to go to somewhere else after 20 mins of wait without one customer leaving. I mean I am sure the restaurant has good food and cheap like $ 8 for breakfast. But there are tons of other diners around this area without being clustered in the tiny restaurant, being harassed by other money-​saving food seekers for the no more than 15 seats, and never ending wait just to save a few bucks. lol
I guess unless saving a few bucks is crucial to you and you got lots of time to kill. I don’t see the point of waiting anywhere in the freezing weather or longer than 20 mins for any kind of breakfast or brunch especially in the time crunch world of New York.

FYI — this review is for delivery only.
**UPDATE: Johny privately messaged me (was told he tried to reach me over phone at an earlier time but I was in a client meeting), saying that he remembered whoever ordered said «veggie wrap» but offered a turkey wrap on the house if I were to ever come by. Changing my rating to a 2-​star because I do appreciate the follow-​up and I remember the last delivery being fine and hassle-​free. Also, I can’t speak for the actual dining experience. A few things to note: 1. Offering a free turkey wrap was great, but he insisted we ordered a veggie wrap. Before we even made the order, an email chain was started and it listed out what each team member wanted. Email from colleague still says turkey wrap, and my colleague who ordered read the order off of that email thread. 2. If I do ever order from here again, I will most likely get some sort of breakfast dish (eggs, pancakes, whatever) because that seems to be the specialty. My honest review of the bacon cheeseburger I got in my last order was just okay, I could have made it at home but it wasn’t terrible. Overall, I’m sure it’s a pretty good breakfast joint if you’re in the hood and don’t like cooking or aren’t in the mood to cook.
Original Review 1÷12÷2016
Food and service are usually great, but had an unfortunate experience today.
Ordered via phone, guy who took the order was apparently nice. The food arrived quickly but the turkey wrap my colleague had requested came with no turkey. I repeat, turkey wrap with no turkey. All four of us distinctly remember the verbally requested item over the phone was a turkey wrap.
We even had him REPEAT the order back to us.
When we called back to ask what had happened, they asked what was in the wrap and after we listed off the excessive amount of lettuce they accused us of ordering a veggie wrap.
Then they proceeded to tell us they would charge extra if they were to send the delivery guy back with the correct order. I don’t know what kind of day this person was having but there is no reason to assume a customer ordered a veggie wrap AFTER asking what was in the wrong wrap they sent over.
Nope. Lost our service.

Love this family running brunch place ! service is good foods are awesome and their price is more than awesome

Encore parfait… On a fait un petit déjeuner complet qui nous a tenu toute la journée.
Bref a faire et refaire

The hubs and I came to Johny’s Luncheonette for a quick breakfast. We were greeted warmly and seated within a couple of minutes at the counter. The menu is pretty extensive, offering items such as breakfast burritos, wraps, burgers, pita, subs, hot/​cold sandwiches, salads, and breakfast platters. I tried the King Kong, which was a French toasted hero bread (2 whole ones), topped with a fried egg, bacon strips, slices of banana, and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Syrup is served on the side. This was pretty overwhelming in size, and I don’t think I was a fan of the hero, as it seemed as if it was just toasted with no hint of the French toast goodness you would expect. The hubs had the Big Buster, which were two beef patties topped with slices of American cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, all on a ever-​so-​slightly grilled rye bread — this was pretty okay, and the hubs was a fan of the burger itself, as it was extremely juicy. I liked it with the addition of ketchup! Service was extremely efficient and straightforward, and you pay up at the front once you’re done. The diner itself seemed to have been recently remodeled, and it’s clean and bright.
+juicy burger patties
+fast and efficient service!

My favorite part of visiting NY is always Johny’s. Hands down the best banana chocolate chip pancakes in the whole freakin world, and I consider myself an expert on banana chocolate chip pancakes. Make it a part of your trip, or a part of your routine if you live here. It’s pretty hole in the wall. It only seats about 10 – 15 people at a time. Most of the seating is at the bar where you can see the grill action go down. Don’t be put off by the sites of it, it’s anything but mediocre. The staff is great too. Awesome service and they are always working faster and harder than any other place I’ve been too. It’s impressive really. Anyways, 5 stars for sure.

Ordered the tuna melt on pita and it was terrible. Runny with a ton of celery and very little tuna fish.
When I asked the owner if I can have more tuna fish to make it less filled with celery and mayo he was extremely dismissive and told me to spread it out more evenly on the bread.
Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but his demeanor will not having me coming back.

Tiny little breakfast/​lunch spot that fills up fast. Two guys behind the counter who work incredibly quickly getting food out to lines out the door. Luckily I was able to find a seat at the bar no problem and order from the fairly large menu.
Got the Curious George ($ 7) and a glass of homemade lemonade ($ 2). Lemonade came out first and was extremely sweet and lukewarm; decided to wait and let the ice melt. Sandwich came next and was pretty damn good — eggs, bacon, ham and a handful of fries sandwiched into a hero. Somehow was able to keep it all together to make a satisfying meal.
Again, despite the crowd, this spot is efficient and relatively inexpensive. Would go back to try the many other items (though will skip the lemonade).

LOVE. An old school lunch counter serving fresh food right off the griddle. A gem in the middle of NYC.
My friend and I were in the mood for some breakfast on the cheap and Johny’s was just what the doctor ordered. Everything is fresh made to order right in front of you, service is attentive, friendly, and personal. Nothing fancy here, just classic greasy spoon dining. Maybe not the best place to take vegetarians or the health-​conscious, but an excellent place to get a glimpse of classic NYC.

Desayuno completo. La cocina está enfrente mismo de la barra y mientras esperas la comida te distraes. El cocinero muy amable. Hablan español.

We got a breakfast platter (scrambled eggs, ham & pancakes) and a florentine omelette with a pancake. Both of us had coffee.
Everything was delicious and served with a smile. Maple syrup is the best we’ve ever had and the coffee with free refill was really tasty. To top all of it off it’s a very good value, think we paid 20 or 21 $ for all of this! Small, cozy, typical breakfast joint. Don’t look any further, this is it!

Its a cute small place which can accommodate 15 people. The food is really good, perfect for lazy sunday breakfast. I sat on stool and could see guyz preparing my order in front of me.
I ordered Big Man’s Breakfast which included tea, 2 egg, toast, potatoes nd 2 pancakes. The food was super yummy and the portion size was really good!
Its a pocket friendly place

Perfekt zum Frühstücken lecker und sehr gute Preise. Das Personal ist sehr nett und lustig drauf.
Omlett und pancakes nur zu empfehlen

This place is a straight hit in my food world. Old school diner kind of food served with great service. This place has a couple of things which work in it’s favor —
* Really good food
* Great customer service
* Old school vibe
The place is small, and has just 2 tables and few bar stool seating. We tried the grilled cheese, bagels, chocolate chip pancake and chocolate milk. Everything we tried was really good, and I’d definitely come back here to try other menu items.
Food here is very reasonably priced, for all that food we had we paid around $ 16 bucks.
This is going to be my go to no frill breakfast spot!!!

This place is a straight hit in my food world. Old school diner kind of food served with great service. This place has a couple of things which work in it’s favor —
* Really good food
* Great customer service
* Old school vibe
The place is small and has just 2 tables and few stools type seating. We tried the grilled cheese, bagels, chocolate chip pancake and chocolate milk. Everything we tried was really good and I would definitely come here to try other things on the menu.
Food here is very reasonably priced, for all the food we had we paid around $ 16 bucks.
This is going to be my go to no frill breakfast spot!!!

This is a cool TINY place to get breakfast. I think there was room for only about 15 people total, so don’t go there with a large group. We actually gave our seats up to move down to the other side of the counter so three people could sit together. That was my good deed for the day.
You sit there, get to see one guy cook all your food, and just look around this place. The food was good. I had a spinach and feta omelet which was tasty cuz, hello, feta. The toast was standard white bread with butter (yum, carbs), and the potatoes were good enough. The bacon was good but not as crisp as I usually like mine. Props for the pancakes — my fave thing (again, yummy carbs). The pancakes were SO fluffy, cooked perfectly, and were slightly chewy. I wish I could eat pancakes all the time.
The server was very nice and chatty. So, for a good diner type breakfast, Johny’s is worth a stop.

Très bonne adresse pour un parfait breakfast !
Dommage que ce soit très petit et seulement très peu de place environ 10 … Mais ça vaut la peine de patienter un peu avant d’obtenir une place…
Le service est parfois un peu long mais c’est du au nombreuses commandes à emporter et livraisons.
Les pancakes chocolate chip + bacon sont délicieux !!! Yummy :)

Wow. That’s all I can say about Johnny’s Luncheonette place… It’s a typical diner-​like breakfast establishment, 10 seats, a long bar, behind it Johnny and two helpers fix breakfasts for anyone who enter. The menu has a lot of choices, the service is quick and good, they make everything on the spot so you can’t really say that things were made the night before.
Banana pancakes are great, but so many other items on the list.
Great place, I love «local» eateries and this is one of them.

En buen sitio para desayunar estilo «NYC Street «. Es pequeño y básico, aunque es común que tengas que esperar por asiento, la atención es buena y rápida. La comida es sabrosa. Te envuelve al más puro sentimiento de Manhattan, diferente a las grandes cadenas restauranteras, los precios son inmejorables.

Holy Breakfast Deals Batman!
I came here for breakfast yesterday and was shocked at the breakfast prices. I couldn’t believe my eyes. When I splurge on lattes in the morning the price is $ 4.50. Breakfast at Johny’s, 2 eggs any style, toast, potatoes and… yes there’s an and. .and coffee is. drum roll please.$ 5.25 until 11:30 am (to incl. a gratis coffee). I was truly in shock. I didn’t even know you could find such deals in the city and especially in Chelsea.
When you walk in, it’s a narrow version of a old school diner, a long counter and one booth in the back. It appeared to be a lot of regulars. The waiter/​chef/​cashier knew their orders and names. The chef was really funny and laid back but also thorough in cranking out the breakfast orders.
My food didn’t take too long to come out. I did have to ask for waiter and for hot sauce. My eggs came out just right. my toast perfectly toasted and buttered and the potatoes were just right.
Just a few warnings, this is not the best place for large groups. And it might also be tricky for vegetarians since, it appears everything is cooked on the same counter top.

Super endroit pour prendre un petit dej. Ce n’est pas grand, meme petit, vous devez manger sur le comptoir, devant les employés qui cuisinent. Il y a un peu d’attente car ils font bcp de repas a emporter ou livrer mais ca vaux le coup d’attendre et ce n’est vraiment pas cher!!!

Excellent dîner typiquement américain. Le gérant est super sympa et on y mange bien. Les pancakes sont énormes. Il faut y passer !

This would be 5 stars without a doubt if the ventilation system had be working properly… Came in for a hungover Saturday brunch and the place was filled with smoke, needless to say my bf and I left there reeking like a greasy spoon!
This place is super small, lunch counter with 3 small two tops, we were very lucky to walk in and grab a two top in the back.
But really the munchie sandwich thank you thank you for satisfying all of my fat kid wants. Hot roast beef, melted mozz, topped with onions rings and stuffed in toasted garlic bread, YES PLEASE!
Loved the overwhelming menu choices (I like having options) and affordable prices my man and I both ate our hearts out for under $ 30. Will definitely be back.

Excelente lugar para un late breakfast despues de una larga noche. Buen trato latinizado. Siempre esta lleno pero siempre cave uno mas. El olor a comida se te impregna en la ropa lo cual me agrada… recomiendo este lugar.

Amerikanischer geht es nicht. Wenn Muskel-​Johnny und sein ‘Pop’ durch die Küche wuseln läuft der Laden. Nichts für Reinlichkeitsfanatiker aber eben typisch amerikanisch, unglaublich lecker und das Preis-​Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Empfehlung: die Omelettes oder Pancakes.

Je né dirais rien sur cet endroit pour que vous y alliez et que vous vous imprégniez de cette ambiance typiquement américaine à NY.
Un incontournable !

Great Food, Great Service, Great Place for breakfast at the Bar.

Un vrai bon petit dej a l’americaine !!! tres sympa, tres bon, et prepare a la demande… les pancakes sont hallucinant — epais, leger et moelleux — un delice !
Tout est bon, et les prix sont vraiment plus que raisonnables !
En plus au niveau décor, on se croirai dans un film ;-).
N’hesitez pas a y passer pour un brunch !