Junior's Restaurant & Bakery on Postcard

"Palatial old-fashioned entrees (tuna melts, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken fingers) and a whole lot of legendary cheesecake round out the offerings here. (The cheesecake really is where it's at.) There are two city-centric options (one in Times Square, one in Grand Central), but if you have time, head to the original on Flatbush in Brooklyn, which still retains its 1950's aesthetic—red booths and banquettes, formica countertops, old-school uniforms, the works—and its friendly, neighborhood feel."

The New York City Kids Guide

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"Palatial old-fashioned entrees (tuna melts, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken fingers) and a whole lot of legendary cheesecake round out the offerings here. (The cheesecake really is where it's at.) There are two city-centric options (one in Times Square, one in Grand Central), but if you have time, head to the original on Flatbush in Brooklyn, which still retains its 1950's aesthetic—red booths and banquettes, formica countertops, old-school uniforms, the works—and its friendly, neighborhood feel."

The Brooklyn Guide

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"Gov. Kathy Hochul and other gubernatorial hopefuls convened at Junior’s Cheesecake as part of a Democratic fundraiser on Thursday morning. “This is all about pancakes and politics this morning,” said attorney general Leticia James, also in attendance. “More on the politics less on the pancakes.”" - Luke Fortney

Queens Chipotle Workers Strike Over Lost Wages From Hurricane Ida Closure - Eater NY

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"Junior’s Restaurant is handing out free mini cheesecakes through Memorial Day for anyone that shows their COVID-19 vaccination record card." - Bao Ong

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Samantha Mylonas

Google

Service was super quick and food was really good. We were seated almost immediately. Our server was very nice and helpful. Price was good and portions were big. Refill on soft drinks included in price. Only complaint is the price of the side of the fries. It was 3.95 for a side and for the portion I thought it was expensive. I had the chicken salad BLT and my daughter had the Pastrami on Rye. We shared a plain cheesecake. All the food was lovely

Robert Ballantyne

Google

In the heart of the theater district, Juniors is old school. Known for it's deserts (especially cheesecake) it also has great hot and cold sandwiches. Plus free sides of wondeful pickles. It does get very crowded at times so be ready for a wait. You may be lucky to find a seat at the counter. Big portions, great flavors and a full bar too. Prices are not expensive for what you get. If you aren't too hungry, splitting a dish is more than enough. Deserts are as good as they look. I have always found the wait staff very friendly. Worth a trip before or after the theater.

Va Zub

Google

All I really need to enjoy my day is a cold blond beer and a mouthwatering hotdog! Seriously, the food here is absolutely amazing—every bite is a delight. Plus, I have to mention how impressive the service is; the servers and kitchen staff work incredibly fast, making sure everything comes out promptly and perfectly. It really adds to the overall experience! I’m already looking forward to my next visit to this fantastic spot on my next trip to Manhattan. It’s definitely a place I can't wait to return to!

Tamim Khan

Google

Went in as a party of 4. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall settings of the restaurant. The service was top notch as well. The on the house salad, beets and pickles were pretty good, specially the beets tasted great. On the main courses we selected the Disco fries, their original burger and butterfly shrimp fries with tarter sauce. Their disco fries were awesome, the melted cheese n mushroom gravy wasn’t too overpowering rather made the fries very delicious. Their shrimps were of really good sizes and they were fried with batter perfectly. The burger also looked really good and delicious.

Katie Ashcraft

Google

Junior’s serves up great food with large portions, making it a satisfying stop for anyone looking for a hearty meal. The menu prices are on the higher side, but the quality of the food makes it worth considering. Service is excellent—friendly and attentive staff who really enhance the experience. However, the seating arrangements left much to be desired. We were squeezed into a tiny table, and they had to physically move it just to let people in and out, which was a bit uncomfortable. Overall, it’s worth the trip just to check it off the list and say you’ve been there, but the seating situation might make you think twice about going back.

Gilda

Google

It was really funny! It was the first real American cuisine experience for me and I had a lot of fun! Starting from the location: it’s really NY vibes, the hall was really nice! People: everyone was kind and help me to choose the best typical food combination. Food: good taste combinations, it was really big portions but understandable for the price. I would say that it was a really nice breakfast experience! I enjoyed and I’ll carry with me this food taste memories.

Jason Zahn

Google

This location is right by the theaters and a little smaller and simpler than the 49th street location, which has a bigger and more Times Square vibe. However it is the same excellent, large serving size food (the steak burger was large and delicious), friendly staff, and expensive (but iconic) cheesecake. Even when the line is out the door into the street, you will probably be seated in less than 20 minutes, and often you can grab seats at the bar. Food is always brought out fast. The vibe is diner+ and very casual. Overall any Juniors location is something we hit during every NYC visit and always find it reliable and consistent.

Sasha Lee

Google

First time visit. The food was on point. This place was highly recommended to me by a coworker and I'm very happy that his recommendation was on point. My lunch was the Reuben sandwich. It was absolutely delicious and so full of flavor. The Key Lime cheesecake was phenomenal. I got lucky as it is seasonal and going out of season soon. This was a great first time experience and I will definitely come back again when I'm back in New York.

Samantha Mylonas

Google

Service was super quick and food was really good. We were seated almost immediately. Our server was very nice and helpful. Price was good and portions were big. Refill on soft drinks included in price. Only complaint is the price of the side of the fries. It was 3.95 for a side and for the portion I thought it was expensive. I had the chicken salad BLT and my daughter had the Pastrami on Rye. We shared a plain cheesecake. All the food was lovely

Robert Ballantyne

Google

In the heart of the theater district, Juniors is old school. Known for it's deserts (especially cheesecake) it also has great hot and cold sandwiches. Plus free sides of wondeful pickles. It does get very crowded at times so be ready for a wait. You may be lucky to find a seat at the counter. Big portions, great flavors and a full bar too. Prices are not expensive for what you get. If you aren't too hungry, splitting a dish is more than enough. Deserts are as good as they look. I have always found the wait staff very friendly. Worth a trip before or after the theater.

Va Zub

Google

All I really need to enjoy my day is a cold blond beer and a mouthwatering hotdog! Seriously, the food here is absolutely amazing—every bite is a delight. Plus, I have to mention how impressive the service is; the servers and kitchen staff work incredibly fast, making sure everything comes out promptly and perfectly. It really adds to the overall experience! I’m already looking forward to my next visit to this fantastic spot on my next trip to Manhattan. It’s definitely a place I can't wait to return to!

Tamim Khan

Google

Went in as a party of 4. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the overall settings of the restaurant. The service was top notch as well. The on the house salad, beets and pickles were pretty good, specially the beets tasted great. On the main courses we selected the Disco fries, their original burger and butterfly shrimp fries with tarter sauce. Their disco fries were awesome, the melted cheese n mushroom gravy wasn’t too overpowering rather made the fries very delicious. Their shrimps were of really good sizes and they were fried with batter perfectly. The burger also looked really good and delicious.

Katie Ashcraft

Google

Junior’s serves up great food with large portions, making it a satisfying stop for anyone looking for a hearty meal. The menu prices are on the higher side, but the quality of the food makes it worth considering. Service is excellent—friendly and attentive staff who really enhance the experience. However, the seating arrangements left much to be desired. We were squeezed into a tiny table, and they had to physically move it just to let people in and out, which was a bit uncomfortable. Overall, it’s worth the trip just to check it off the list and say you’ve been there, but the seating situation might make you think twice about going back.

Gilda

Google

It was really funny! It was the first real American cuisine experience for me and I had a lot of fun! Starting from the location: it’s really NY vibes, the hall was really nice! People: everyone was kind and help me to choose the best typical food combination. Food: good taste combinations, it was really big portions but understandable for the price. I would say that it was a really nice breakfast experience! I enjoyed and I’ll carry with me this food taste memories.

Jason Zahn

Google

This location is right by the theaters and a little smaller and simpler than the 49th street location, which has a bigger and more Times Square vibe. However it is the same excellent, large serving size food (the steak burger was large and delicious), friendly staff, and expensive (but iconic) cheesecake. Even when the line is out the door into the street, you will probably be seated in less than 20 minutes, and often you can grab seats at the bar. Food is always brought out fast. The vibe is diner+ and very casual. Overall any Juniors location is something we hit during every NYC visit and always find it reliable and consistent.

Sasha Lee

Google

First time visit. The food was on point. This place was highly recommended to me by a coworker and I'm very happy that his recommendation was on point. My lunch was the Reuben sandwich. It was absolutely delicious and so full of flavor. The Key Lime cheesecake was phenomenal. I got lucky as it is seasonal and going out of season soon. This was a great first time experience and I will definitely come back again when I'm back in New York.

Junior's Restaurant & Bakery

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