Brooklyn Diner (NYC)

December 2, 2018 By Hollie in Diners Tags: breakfast, brunch, Diner, food, new york city, review 1 Comment

I had high hopes for the Brooklyn Diner. I wanted to try a new diner while in NY and the Brooklyn Diner seemed like a great start. They have two locations in Manhattan (43rd street and 57th Street.) I went to the 43rd street diner.

Atmosphere: C
The Brooklyn Diner on 44th Street is right in Times Square. The outside stands out and it’s hard to miss it.

Inside, it’s very cramped and you are sitting on top of people. I think I would have had a better experience if we sat in the back.

Coffee: D
When the coffee came out, it was borderline ice cold. It was so bad that I actually requested to have had fresh coffee (something I’ve never asked in the 250+ diners I’ve been too). I asked for whipped cream twice but the waitress brought cream both times and so I gave up. The second round of coffee was better.

Food: B
We arrived around 11:00 am and they didn’t start serving lunch until 11:30. I’ve noticed that with a few diners in New York. I wasn’t in the mood for breakfast but didn’t want to wait until 11:30 to order either.

I decided to order the hand chopped smoked salmon, caramelized onions, and scrambled eggs. It came with crispy corn polenta, Pomodoro sauce, challah, rye, or whole grain toast. The food itself was good. I’ve never had polenta before so it was a good experience.

Service: C
When we arrived, we waited about 5 minutes to be seated. We then waited another 15 minutes for the waitress to come over. It seemed as though she was not in the mood to deal with us. The food itself came out quickly which was nice.

Cost: $$
The Brooklyn Diner is one of the most expensive diners I’ve been too (including in NY). For my breakfast and coffee the cost was $24. The coffee alone was nearly $4.

Overall Thoughts/Would I come back?
The Brooklyn Diner is not one of my favorite diners in the city and I probably won’t be back. I would be most likely to go to the second location and order lunch if I do.

Atmosphere: C
Coffee: D
Food: B
Service: C
Cost: $15-25
Overall: C

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Questions for you:
What time do you normally eat lunch?
Do you like smoked salmon?

Country House Restaurant (West Deptford)

December 1, 2018 By Hollie in Diners Tags: breakfast, brunch, eggs, food, new jersey, restaurant, steak 1 Comment

Recently I went to the Country House Diner in West Deptford. It’s one of the few in the South Jersey area I haven’t been too.

Atmosphere: B
The outside is a cute little building resembling a house. It’s not a big shiny, metallic diner, but it resembles a country diner.

The inside has mostly booths, small bar, and a few tables. I arrived around 10 am, and it was clearly packed with regulars.

Coffee: A
The Country House Diner brews Lacas Coffee. It was brewed hot and fresh, and we received plenty of refills.

Food: B
Since it was still early, I was given a breakfast menu. I decided to order the number 3. It was steak and eggs, grits or hashbrowns, and toast.

I ordered my steak medium rare, over easy eggs, rye toast, and grits.

The steak was good. It wasn’t rubbery, which is often an issue. The eggs and toast tasted good.

The grits were kind of bland. They weren’t terrible, but they lacked flavor and probably came from a box.

In all, I liked my meal.

Service: A
The waitress was friendly, refilled my beverages, and the food came out quickly. It was great.

Cost: $
The number 3 was $15.95 which included coffee.

Overall Thoughts/Would I go back?
I liked the Country House, and it’s a cute stop right off 295. I would go back, I have no complaints.

Atmosphere: B
Coffee: A
Food: B
Service: A
Cost: $8-16
Overall: B

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Questions for you:
What is your favorite breakfast?
How do you like your steak?

The New Maple Hill Restaurant (Maple Shade)

November 24, 2018 By Hollie in Diners Tags: breakfast, diners, food, Pancakes, restaurant, review

Recently I went to the new Maple Hill Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ. Until recently I didn’t even know the New Maple Hill Restaurant existed.

Atmosphere: B
When I arrived around dinner time, it wasn’t too busy. The outside is a cute, building with hanging lights. It reminds me of walking into a house versus a restaurant.

The inside has a small bar and a couple of rooms. It does echo, and you can hear every person’s conversation in the diner.

Coffee: B
The coffee was good and brewed hot and fresh. It wasn’t anything unusual, but it was good.

Food: F
The New Maple Hill Restaurant has plenty of options from all day breakfast, sandwiches, and dinner options. It looks like a typical diner with simple options, but there isn’t anything unique or special on the menu.

I decided to order off their specials menu: Pumpkin Pancakes with whipped cream! When they came out, nothing about them was good. They didn’t look appetizing, and they were paper thin. It was shocking they were a special because I could have cooked better pancakes myself. I found myself hungry afterward.

Service: B
Our waitress was friendly and friendly but came around. We could have used more drink refills. At least our food came out relatively quickly.

Cost: $
For the pumpkin pancakes and coffee, the cost was $10. It was not worth it in the slightest.

Overall Thoughts/Would I come back?

I didn’t enjoy my food. If I go come back, I would definitely order something else.

Atmosphere: B
Coffee: B
Food: F
Service: B
Cost: $6-10
Overall: C

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Questions for you:
What is your favorite type of pancakes?
What is the most disappointing meal you’ve had recently?

Hollywood Grill (Wilmington)

November 18, 2018 By Hollie in Diners Tags: breakfast, brunch, coffee, delaware, Diner, food, Pancakes, restaurant 2 Comments

Recently I was in Wilmington and decided to stop at the Hollywood Grill. It’s ranked as one of the best diners in Delaware, so I needed to stop at some point.

Atmosphere: B
The diner itself is located in a shopping center. There is plenty of parking, but it barely stands out on the main road located next to an IHOP.

The inside is that of a typical diner. There are plenty of tables, booths, and a full-length bar.

Coffee: B
The coffee was brewed hot and fresh, and there were plenty of refills. There was nothing unique or unusual, but it was good.

Food: A
The Hollywood Grill has everything you could want in a diner. There are plenty of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They have the greasy spoon eggs and the healthy salads.

I arrived around brunch time so decided to order blueberry pancakes. When the pancakes came out, the pancakes were big and fluffy. There were delicious, and I couldn’t ask for better pancakes. It also came with real maple syrup which is always a nice touch.

Service: A
The waitress was friendly, and the food came out extremely fast. Even though the diner was busy, we were in and out within 30 minutes.

Cost: $
For my pancakes and coffee, the cost was $10.

Overall Thoughts/Would I Come Back?
I liked the Hollywood Grill and when I am back in the area, I’ll definitely be back.

Atmosphere: B
Coffee: B
Food: A
Service: A
Cost: $10-20
Overall: A

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Questions for you:
What are your favorite pancakes?

Tick Tock Diner (NYC)

November 11, 2018 By Hollie in Diners Tags: breakfast, brunch, food, new york, nyc, Pancakes, restaurant, review

Before the New York City Marathon, I decided to go to the Tick Tock Diner. I’ve walked by the Tick Tock before, and this was a diner I wanted to go too before the marathon.

Atmosphere: A
When Tara and I arrived around lunchtime, it was crowded, but we quickly got a seat. In fact, we got the most corner booth, but it was nice to stay private.

The outside of Tick Tock is bright, shiny, and stands out. It’s directly across the street from Penn Station, and you can’t miss it.

It’s the largest diner in Manhattan. There are plenty of booties, and tables, and even a full-length bar.

Coffee: B
The coffee was brewed hot and fresh, but I could have used more refills. I also appreciated the personalized mugs.

Food: A
The Tick Tock Diner has plenty of options from breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. There are several healthy salad options and huge burgers too.

I decided to order the Tick Tock Pancake Trio which came with a banana pancake, cinnamon, and chocolate chip. Plus there was delicious cream cheese frosting too. To be honest, they were some of the best pancakes I’ve ordered!

Service: C
I was happy the food came out quickly but the waiter barely came over, and it took a long time to get the check.

Cost: $$
For my coffee and pancakes, the cost was $15.

Overall Thoughts/Would I come back?
I liked the Tick Tock Diner, and it’s one of my favorite diners in the city.

Atmosphere: A
Coffee: B
Food: A
Service: C
Price: $12-20
Overall: A-

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Other Diners I’ve Been to in NYC: Cosmic, Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Questions for you:
What are your favorite pancakes?
Have you been to New York? What is your favorite diner in the city? I’m looking for more

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