The Park View on Postcard

"Park View Cafe sits on the corner of the food mecca on Dyckman Street. While many food options are available on 'the strip,' Park View is a highlight for their belief in breakfast. Frankly, if you make pancakes and serve beer, I'm pretty happy. Weekends call for late breakfast. Sometimes, this is called brunch, other times, 'I'm hungry, Park View?' In nice weather, they have tables out front and plenty of people to decorate the street. During weeknights, their small and dimly-lit bar is ideal for soft-spoken conversation." - Jeanne Henry

On the Grid : Park View Cafe

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"Close your eyes and pick your favorite neighborhood spot. This is mine. It is magical here. Forget that you live in New York City. Get lost. In the summer, enjoy Mister Softee parked outside the baseball field. In the winter, go sledding with all the kids. Over double the size of the more well known, Fort Tyron Park, Inwood Hill Park is a beautiful staple of Inwood. With 196 acres, there is something for everyone: Trails to hike or run on, benches to relax on, baseball fields to play on, forest areas to discover plant life, and hills for picnics and sun-bathing. It's solace among the city's chaos and noise. It isn’t overly manicured or overly populated. It feels like an enormous backyard. Depending on where you enter, you can see the Harlem and Hudson Rivers. Main entrances include: Dyckman Street and the Hudson River, and on 207th Street at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street." - Jeanne Henry

On the Grid : Inwood Hill Park

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"Park View Cafe, Inwood. Park View Cafe sits on the corner of the food mecca on Dyckman Street. While many food options are available on 'the strip,' Park View is a highlight for their belief in breakfast. Frankly, if you make pancakes and serve beer, I'm pretty happy. Weekends call for late breakfast. Sometimes, this is called brunch, other times, 'I'm hungry, Park View?' In nice weather, they have tables out front and plenty of people to decorate the street. During weeknights, their small and dimly-lit bar is ideal for soft-spoken conversation."

New York City

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"Park View Cafe, Inwood. Park View Cafe sits on the corner of the food mecca on Dyckman Street. While many food options are available on 'the strip,' Park View is a highlight for their belief in breakfast. Frankly, if you make pancakes and serve beer, I'm pretty happy. Weekends call for late breakfast. Sometimes, this is called brunch, other times, 'I'm hungry, Park View?' In nice weather, they have tables out front and plenty of people to decorate the street. During weeknights, their small and dimly-lit bar is ideal for soft-spoken conversation."

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Jasmine Tayloryo

Google

Received a delivery that was 30 min late. French toast was burnt. And cold. A marvelous feet. And the cheese eggs was missing the CHEESE. When i called about the lateness, the restaurant was blase and unhelpful. And for some unknown reason could not contact the driver

Yisandy Marte

Google

Usually a go to breakfast spot despite the service not being great but this particular time I brought my out of town family and the waitress really made us feel as if we were there begging and not paying for the service. We got ignored several times and she had us wait over 30 minutes to be able to take our order when it wasn’t even packed. She prioritized cleaning tables and took orders of folks being sat way after us, when I tried calling her over she walked past me and chose to ignore. After 45 minutes of sitting there with no drink or food order taken we just decided to walk out. I prefer to support a different business moving forward.

NYC Museando

Google

Sunday lunch. We had some yummy burgers on brioche buns. My lunch date had the turkey burger and I had the hamburger. The fries were crispy just the way I like them. Service was slow and at times it felt like they forgot about as since we sat outside.

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Park View Diner is the kind of place that's been around for as long as anyone can remember. It's an institution in Dyckman, a place where generations of families have come to gather, catch up, and eat some damn good food. Walking in, you're greeted with the classic diner decor - vinyl booths, neon lights, and a row of stools at the counter. But don't let the unassuming appearance fool you - the menu here is extensive, with everything from breakfast staples like eggs and bacon to Greek specialties like souvlaki and spanakopita. And the food? It's everything you'd expect from a classic diner, and more. The omelets are fluffy and loaded with fillings, the burgers are juicy and satisfying, and the fries are crispy and perfectly salted. But it's the Greek dishes that really stand out. The gyro platter, piled high with tender meat, tangy tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables, is a meal in itself. And the moussaka, with its layers of eggplant, ground meat, and creamy bechamel sauce, is pure comfort food heaven. But what really sets Park View Diner apart is the atmosphere. There's a buzz in the air, a sense of community that comes from being a neighborhood fixture for so long. The waitresses are friendly and efficient, and you can tell they know many of the customers by name. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a cup of coffee and a slice of pie, watching the world go by outside the big windows that give the diner its name. In a city where so many restaurants come and go, Park View Diner is a constant, a reliable source of good food and good company. It's the kind of place you can bring your kids, your grandparents, or your best friend from out of town, and know that they'll be well taken care of. And that's something truly special.

Miss Boss

Google

This is the worse . They served me chicken that was not fully cooked then had a problem when I made them aware of it … like I was the one that didn’t properly cook it . Although it seems like a grown place where people could be having a nice lunch. With a bar on the side. Well they have Mickey clubhouse playing on the tv and refuse to change it. While I was there I changed my table 3 times . Third time was because they allowed three dogs to be on top of chairs at one table. This is an eating establishment. And I have a dog all my own . There should not be a pound in a place they are handling food and people are trying to eat. Again food poultry undercooked still blood leaking out . Attitude because I asked for a new wrap..(”oh let me guess… you want it off ur tab)” no charge me for it but I want you to cook the chicken properly please. This place should be shut down. What a shame

Milsy

Google

The food was very bland, little to no seasoning. Ordered the chicken kabob, no matter how much salt or pepper I put in it, it tastes nothing but like charred bits (because they grilled it). And the rice tasted like apple cider vinegar. Only thing good were the drinks, and the server was kind.

Alexander Chu-Fong

Google

We were very hopeful for our first visit for breakfast. The establishment keeps an old-time feel by taking only cash and inattentive service. It offers standard diner fare, albeit priced higher than other cash only establishments. The food has become bland. Of note was the corned beef hash. When asked whether it came from a can, the server responded, "No, it's made in house." After ordering it, it was clearly Libby's/Hormel from a can corned beef as opposed to actual cooked corned beef brisket. (See pictures below to illustrate the difference.) Needless to say, we were disappointed. Overall, the Parkview Cafe missed our expectations. The service level and food quality on this visit ensures that we won't be back.

Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson

Google

Excellent food quality and service. The tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are delicious. Staff we're helpful and checked in regularly. Would recommend!

Jasmine Tayloryo

Google

Received a delivery that was 30 min late. French toast was burnt. And cold. A marvelous feet. And the cheese eggs was missing the CHEESE. When i called about the lateness, the restaurant was blase and unhelpful. And for some unknown reason could not contact the driver

Yisandy Marte

Google

Usually a go to breakfast spot despite the service not being great but this particular time I brought my out of town family and the waitress really made us feel as if we were there begging and not paying for the service. We got ignored several times and she had us wait over 30 minutes to be able to take our order when it wasn’t even packed. She prioritized cleaning tables and took orders of folks being sat way after us, when I tried calling her over she walked past me and chose to ignore. After 45 minutes of sitting there with no drink or food order taken we just decided to walk out. I prefer to support a different business moving forward.

NYC Museando

Google

Sunday lunch. We had some yummy burgers on brioche buns. My lunch date had the turkey burger and I had the hamburger. The fries were crispy just the way I like them. Service was slow and at times it felt like they forgot about as since we sat outside.

SC Photography

Google

Park View Diner is the kind of place that's been around for as long as anyone can remember. It's an institution in Dyckman, a place where generations of families have come to gather, catch up, and eat some damn good food. Walking in, you're greeted with the classic diner decor - vinyl booths, neon lights, and a row of stools at the counter. But don't let the unassuming appearance fool you - the menu here is extensive, with everything from breakfast staples like eggs and bacon to Greek specialties like souvlaki and spanakopita. And the food? It's everything you'd expect from a classic diner, and more. The omelets are fluffy and loaded with fillings, the burgers are juicy and satisfying, and the fries are crispy and perfectly salted. But it's the Greek dishes that really stand out. The gyro platter, piled high with tender meat, tangy tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables, is a meal in itself. And the moussaka, with its layers of eggplant, ground meat, and creamy bechamel sauce, is pure comfort food heaven. But what really sets Park View Diner apart is the atmosphere. There's a buzz in the air, a sense of community that comes from being a neighborhood fixture for so long. The waitresses are friendly and efficient, and you can tell they know many of the customers by name. It's the kind of place where you can linger over a cup of coffee and a slice of pie, watching the world go by outside the big windows that give the diner its name. In a city where so many restaurants come and go, Park View Diner is a constant, a reliable source of good food and good company. It's the kind of place you can bring your kids, your grandparents, or your best friend from out of town, and know that they'll be well taken care of. And that's something truly special.

Miss Boss

Google

This is the worse . They served me chicken that was not fully cooked then had a problem when I made them aware of it … like I was the one that didn’t properly cook it . Although it seems like a grown place where people could be having a nice lunch. With a bar on the side. Well they have Mickey clubhouse playing on the tv and refuse to change it. While I was there I changed my table 3 times . Third time was because they allowed three dogs to be on top of chairs at one table. This is an eating establishment. And I have a dog all my own . There should not be a pound in a place they are handling food and people are trying to eat. Again food poultry undercooked still blood leaking out . Attitude because I asked for a new wrap..(”oh let me guess… you want it off ur tab)” no charge me for it but I want you to cook the chicken properly please. This place should be shut down. What a shame

Milsy

Google

The food was very bland, little to no seasoning. Ordered the chicken kabob, no matter how much salt or pepper I put in it, it tastes nothing but like charred bits (because they grilled it). And the rice tasted like apple cider vinegar. Only thing good were the drinks, and the server was kind.

Alexander Chu-Fong

Google

We were very hopeful for our first visit for breakfast. The establishment keeps an old-time feel by taking only cash and inattentive service. It offers standard diner fare, albeit priced higher than other cash only establishments. The food has become bland. Of note was the corned beef hash. When asked whether it came from a can, the server responded, "No, it's made in house." After ordering it, it was clearly Libby's/Hormel from a can corned beef as opposed to actual cooked corned beef brisket. (See pictures below to illustrate the difference.) Needless to say, we were disappointed. Overall, the Parkview Cafe missed our expectations. The service level and food quality on this visit ensures that we won't be back.

Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson

Google

Excellent food quality and service. The tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are delicious. Staff we're helpful and checked in regularly. Would recommend!

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