Old John's Luncheonette

"This quintessential UWS diner was revamped in 2021, by the same group behind 24-hour spot Coppelia. (They're also behind the revamp of Williamsburg’s Kellogg’s Diner). Other than some sourdough and Lavazza on its menu, Old John's looks and feels like a regular diner, but one that's functioning at peak efficiency. This is ideal when you need a thick burger and a martini before a show at nearby Lincoln Center. Save space for their challah french toast and homemade ice cream." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, hannah albertine, will hartman

"In 2021, the quintessential UWS restaurant Old John’s Luncheonette reopened in the same 67th Street location with a new name and a spruced-up dining room. Their menu has plenty of diner classics like buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs, and omelets, as well as lighter options like a quinoa bowl. Despite the revamp, you'll still feel the old school charm as you listen to jazz playing over the speakers and talk to a server who’s been working here for years." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah

"Coffee: $3.00 This quintessential Upper West Diner was revamped in 2021, by the same group behind 24-hour spot Coppelia. (They're currently working on reopening Williamsburg’s Kellogg’s Diner). Other than some sourdough and Lavazza on its menu, Old John's still looks and feels like a regular diner, but one that's functioning at peak efficiency. This is ideal when you need a thick burger and a martini before a show at nearby Lincoln Center. Save space for their challah french toast, and homemade ice cream." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah

"Diners are great for kids and this one was recently spruced up and made to look more retro-modern; about 50 percent of the menu remains traditional, while the other half incorporates dishes that would be natural to a diner menu if the diner as an institution were invented today, including breakfasts like avocado toast, huevos rancheros, and Italian frittatas." - Eater Staff

"Anyone who thinks the classic diner ought to defy updating should take a peek at John’s. It was spruced up three years ago and made to look more sleekly retro-modern; about 50 percent of the menu remains traditional, while the other half incorporates dishes that would be natural to a diner menu if the diner were invented today, including breakfasts like avocado toast, huevos rancheros, and Italian frittatas." - Melissa McCart, Robert Sietsema