Reviews Cafe Eighty Two

Amazing. Cafe Eighty Two is the best diner I have been to in years. I now made it my regular stop before I head to work for breakfast. Their lox sandwiches are amazing and their gluten free menu is perfect, considering my husband is allergic. The service is always fast and the employees are very friendly.

Packed with active seniors and a busy staff. Great coffee and the matzoh ball soup was good, too. Try it, you'll like it!

Cafe 82 was the first food stop my chum and I made on Saturday morning during our hike up Manhattan (which means we were pretty hungry when we showed up). We didn't have a giant, elaborate meal here, but like any respectable diner it had the food we needed it to have, and kept us chugging up the island. We showed up around 10:30am on an incredibly humid day. The plan was to get a little sustenance in lieu of a "real" lunch we intended to have further uptown. The place was bustling, with both the outdoor and indoor seating pretty packed, though we were seated right by the entrance inside quickly. Unlike the prior 100 blocks or so, this was clearly a locals spot, with a lot of older patrons who clearly have lived in the area for years. Good vibe. Both of us ordered two eggs and toast, and my chum also got a side of potatoes for good measure. Everything came out fairly quickly (a diner like this is a well-oiled machine) and drama-free. It's pretty hard to mess up eggs and toast. Coupled with a huge appetite, this was always going to be a tasty snack. Was it the best eggs and toast ever? Eh, probably not. (I like my scrambled eggs a little fluffier, and both of us were mildly saddened that the toast wasn't pre-cut into triangles, which I promise you I did not actually take points off for - I'm high maintenance but not THAT high maintenance). But everything was devoured, as it should have been. The service was solid. This is the kind of place that has an army of people roaming around so even in the chaos it's easy to hail someone down for assistance. It didn't take long to grab the check and continue our trek. And the added bonus of a legit diner safely tucked away from the tourist traps? We got a meal that was less than $15 per person - I'll take that every time.

I like the atmosphere. At lunch around noon mid-week. I was seated immediately and the food came out in short order. The service was a tad slow but I chalk it up to it being lunch rush. I would recommend this restaurant for a nice, low key lunch.

We had a delicious, stress-free, Thanksgiving from Café 82 (carryout - brought it home) We first had their Thanksgiving meal in 2020 when our regular plans were cancelled. Been ordering every Thanksgiving since - even if we had somewhere to go - just so we'd have leftovers the next day. This year we ordered even more. Everything was wonderful - from soup to dessert and in between. And I love that they let you get all dark/or all white meat. I don't think a fancy restaurant could have made it any tastier. (Maybe lose the maraschino cherry garnish tho) And the service was great. I had bought reusable shopping bags. They packed the food in them, - moving around some groceries "for balance" I stopped in yesterday to tsay how great the food was. I think the woman was bracing for a complaint... (the only time they got something wrong was that first order back in 2020. They gave us spinach instead of whatever vegetable we'd ordered. What a happy mistake! We've been eating their spinach ever since (and not just on Thanksgiving)

Wonderful environment and amazing food. The staff was very attentive!

My significant other and I stopped in to have a little breakfast before starting our day. My order was very simple coffee, bacon and Belgian waffle with fresh fruit. The waffle came out burned with fresh food on top of it. I was offended that I was still served The waffle so I notified the waiter immediately he returned it. And bought me out the correct order. Which I had no complaints about after the fact. So in my opinion maybe this was just my experience because that was my first time eating at that establishment. When you order be a little more aware of what's being bought to you.

Best Diner on the UWS, no doubt about it! Great breakfast especially! Many healthful options including egg white omelets and fresh fruits. Try the fresh muffins! Comfy booths inside with a counter too, if you like. Outdoor sidewalk seating is available year round, too! Take-out is available. Plus they have their own delivery staff. Good fresh coffee! A popular lunch and dinner spot too for everything from burgers to grilled cheese. Greek specialties too. Multi-national staff is always highly efficient and courteous!

I have just the best time here! The service is so courteous and on the ball. The waiters work together to make sure all of the diners' needs are taken care of. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, very comfortable for solo diners like me who can either dine left alone or make new friends, whatever strikes our moods for the day. A diverse and entertaining population of local residents who visit multiple times a week can always be relied upon to be there. The food is fantastic. It is perfect. If I ask for eggs over medium, those eggs will for damn sure be OVER MEDIUM. This means the world to me. A couple days ago I went and tried the chicken parmesan. It was legit enough food for three people! I could not believe my good fortune when that feast was laid before me. It was a thing of effing beauty. Upon realizing what was happening to me, I literally rubbed my hands together and then took photos so I could cherish the memory, lol. The quality of that chicken parmesan could not have been better! Gaaahhhh!

The staff is always hustling. Food portions surpass other places. Good menu variety.