Diner

"Diner is a classic Williamsburg restaurant located in an old dining car, where the nightly-changing menu will be scribbled onto your paper tablecloth by a server with better hair than you. While anything that person writes down will be fantastic, the best thing here is the one thing that never changes: the burger. It’s a thick but not too-thick piece of meat with sharp cheese, a soft bun, and fat, crispy fries. You could split it with someone, but please don’t." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang

"Small and intimate American bistro set in an authentic dining car from 1927. Diner first opened its doors on New Year's Eve in 1999 and was serving seasonal, accessible, comfort food before it was cool to do so." - Franklyn

"A neighborhood staple and a pioneer to bring responsible, market-driven food to Brooklyn. It is a great place to get a late night burger and it's one of our favorites for brunch. The menu is short, changes daily, is seasonal and delicious. It was the launching pad for a range of other tasteful places and several former employees went on to open some of our favorite other shops in the area. ------ Marlow and Sons, next door is a great alternate option with baked goods in morning. Marlow and Daughters half a block away is whole animal butcher shop and prepared foods." - Swords-Smith

"You probably know that Diner, located in an old Pullman dining car near the Williamsburg Bridge, is one of those restaurants you really need to try already. And you probably also know that they serve a legendary burger. But what you might not know is that this place is a truly excellent choice for brunch. The brunch menu changes often, and typically involves an interesting mix of things like brioche french toast, a bánh mì, and a breakfast sandwich with Calabrian chili oil. The burger is always available, and it's always a good choice." - bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, will hartman

"Housed in a (definitely slanted) dining car, Diner has, since the beginning, been all about simple, locally-sourced food and an environment that makes you feel like you’re in the coolest restaurant in the city. Open for over 20 years now, this place is still serving exceptional dishes like Parisian gnocchi, porchetta, brick chicken, and beef carpaccio. The menu changes daily, but the burger is always available, and you have to try it at least once." - Willa Moore, Neha Talreja, Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang