No-contact delivery
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Neils Coffee Shop in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 212-628-7474
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–8PM
- Tuesday:6AM–8PM
- Wednesday:6AM–8PM
- Thursday:6AM–8PM
- Friday:6AM–8PM
- Saturday:7AM–7PM
- Sunday:8AM–6PM
Comments (199)
Classic old school diner. I’ve walked by it a million times but finally got to enjoy a late breakfast there today.No BS. Super fast service. Solid coffee. It was pretty packed but anyone who came in got seated promptly and I didn’t feel rushed out, even when I lingered for a bit to sip my coffee.I got 2 eggs over easy with home fries and rye toast. I don’t always eat the toast but I must say this toast was exceptionally SLAMMIN. I didn’t even butter it ¯_(ツ)_/¯.Boyfriend got a turkey triple decker with fries that he thoroughly enjoyed as well. He agreed on the toast.I’ll definitely go back next time I get the chance.
Ordered an omelet well done, completely raw egg inside. If you choose to sit outside, once you get your order, you cease to exist.
Love this spot. The food is not as good as I expected but I will give it another try, staff is friendly and the place is adorable.
Neils is an atmosphere, and Im pretty sure some of their food is really good. The first time I had the tuna melt it was excellent, but the subsequent two times, it was... Alright.The avocado shake was fine the time I had it. Im a pescatarian, so I probably wont have the very best items on their menu... For me the reason its an unshakable 5 star experience is because it delivers the New York diner experience. I have an incredible sense of well being whenever Im there
Cute retro restaurant. Lots of food on the menu.
No check for vaccination. We got an undercooked bland cheeseburger and a pastrami sandwich so riddled with gristle that it was nearly inedible. Supposed to come with coleslaw and a pickle. Got about 2 tablespoons of coleslaw and no pickle. They are out of pickles, the waiter said. Way overpriced.
Neils has a little bit of everything! Breakfast all day, burgers, wraps, salads, smoothies, and milkshakes. There are also many vegetarian options. Friendly staff and reasonable prices for this area.
Nell’s is an old school diner treat. Complete with a counter and stools, prices (for NYC) are reasonable and the menu extensive. A great low key breakfast spot!
Great place for a breakfast, lot of items available on their menu.
Its your classic diner—decent food and a charming atmosphere. The pancakes are good, the hot chocolate is normal, but it feels like its from a different time period. Strawberry pancakes are just pancakes covered with strawberries. Its close to the Hunter College theater, and is a good place to grab a bite to eat before or after a play.
Cute place with surprisingly big seating space!The place has a big menu selection. You can come for just coffee or even dinner!
Awesome selection of food. Great service. Good price.
The best BLT I have ever eaten comes from Neils. They are super polite and quick with they service, they prices are a little steep but so worth it.. Im a happy customer
A great dinner in the upper east and it feels like old times.Great service and the food was goodWish they had more healthy choices
Humble operation, service does plenty. The spanakopita was tasty. Budweiser was cold. Cheers
Really good classic diner experience! Everything is solid.
Great old school coffee shop. Juicy burger
Historical diner type establishment. Great nostalgic venue to have a good breakfast or lunch. Nick- your a champion! All the best in keeping the legacy alive.
Friendly, straight up NYC Diner dining experience EVERYTIME.Wonderful eggs and bacon and piping hot coffee. The fellas there are cheerful and pleasant. Glad they are still up and running!Peace with loveCM
I think my photo says it all: very below average experience. Nothing special customer service and very mediocre not good looking and not good tasting food.
The dessert that I ordered tasted like the frosting was made from margarine instead of butter. It feels heavy instead of a light texture when you eat it. But I went there mainly for coffee, so I had three cups. Not obviously coffee addict, kidding aside. No sugar just plain coffee, and I enjoyed them all. I had a great time here!
The Blue Cheese burger there is phenomenal.
Couldn’t have gotten a more simple order, 2 eggs over easy, hash browns, toast. Everything managed to reach a level of lousiness I didn’t know was possible. Not to mention unreasonably expensive!
Very neat and classy. Enjoyed a nice Almond Latte with some music and did some work on my computer.
I will never ever ever order from this place again so today I was starving at work so I ordered a blue cheese burger Deluxe which came out to about 14 bucks okay when I receive my burger I almost vomited once I took a bite into my burger the blue cheese was old the bread soggy horrible so I called Leo(worker) and I explained to him my situation, I asked for either my money back or to give me something else so I decided to try a grilled chicken burger and When my chicken sandwich was delivered another situation, my chicken was old or I dont know if they cook with old oil or mix it with fish I have no clue but it had a distinct disgusting taste so I called to complain again about my situation and at this point Im really starving & pissed and I did not receive my money back he told me the first time he changed my order and now he cant do anything about it because just cuz I dont like the food I explain to him its not because I do not like the food its because it tastes disgusting and old I want my money back so the moral of the story is please if you craving a nice burger or even a grilled chicken sandwich do not ever ever go here these people are thieves and there are disgusting I would never order from here again and I am not the type to leave bad reviews I always leave nice good reviews but I will be making a call to the Department of Health and Report how disgusting and old their food is I hope I do not get sick!
Awesome. No frills diner with delicious food! Typical New York diner — we popped in and were seated right away. Fast, efficient service and yummy eats. They don’t rush you out but are attentive if you’re ready for the bill. Definitely will be back!
Super friendly staff serving tasty treats.
I loved the authenticity of Neil’s Coffee Shop. Everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. I enjoyed a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich with a strong cup of coffee. Of course I had to try a chocolate croissant. My food was delicious and the fresh baked pastries were cooked perfectly. So yummy! I will definitely be back.
Wonderful place! A taste of real American Breakfast!
If youre the type of person who has a breakfast usual, this is where you want to be. Genuine diner food at a great price in the heart of NYC. Great coffee too. I would post pictures of the food but I ate it already.
We came across this little diner while walking down Lexington. The menu was all inclusive and seemed like a great place. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the selection of Greek food on the menu. What was even better was the hospitality. The owner, Nick, spoke to us multiple times and explained his Greek background which explained the fantastic gyros and spinach pie. Between the food and the hospitality this was the best dining I have stumbled across in NYC. I would highly recommend this restaurant and especially the gyros.
Place is a disgrace chocolate waffle what is this . The chef left a uncooked cheese in a omelette.
Nice classic spot! Cozy, comfortable, old fashioned diner. Nothing fancy, but thats part of the charm. My food was very good, and the other items on the menu looked great as well. Good smoothie- a little expensive, but not too bad for Manhattan. Hope Neils stays just the way it is- timeless.
Stumbled upon this quaint coffee and cheesecake restaurant while wandering around NYC. Would recommend you stop in for hot beverage on the winter days.
Great breakfast. Fast service and polite staff.
Casual spot, good food and family friendly
Good food, I had chicken tenders and a milkshake, my friend had spinach pie. But there was a piece of food on the side of my glass which totally grossed me out and my friend had a bit of something stuck on her plate. She sent her food and my milkshake back and we would have called the manager except then we remembered we’re not karen.
WOW what a great classic NYC Diner. It was not too crowded, the service was great and my breakfast was AWESOME. I tried the Turbo Omelette which had spinach, grilled chicken and avocado. Kept me full & energized all day. Im a big fan now, will definitely be back!
This is my review.I live in Chelsea.I have to take 2 trains to get here, go uptown and walk 4 blocks.When I want a great burger, cooked to perfection, this is where I go.Yes...it’s THAT GOOD.Terrific service to boot.The End..
Traditional (as in the old fashioned, not the souped-up fancy) diner. A bit expensive but, hey, this is the Upper East Side of NYC, so by those standards it is normal again.Extensive menu served all day around.The milk shake is a treat.As youd expect, repeat guests ate treated with special attention. As are folks who can banter with staff in Spanish. Give it a try!
Simple and basicYou can tell that this little gem has been around for some time and consistency is the reason. The food is pretty good/standard and the service is super fast. This is a typical NYC dinner without any bells and whistles, just down home food and service with a smile
The Big Boy Combo had no change against This Hungry Man 🤗
Throwback mom&pop diner with friendly staff and quick service. Menu has something for everyone. I love grabbing a seat at the bar.y go-to order is a cappuccino and their spinach omelet with side of salad and toast.
We came here for our lunch break, off peak for the diner. Still took a long time for the food to come out. I had a gyro, its was fine, nothing special. Id come back if I wanted a diner and was in the area. No need to make a special trip to come here but glad its still going after all these years!
Whenever I am anywhere near 70th Street & Lex, Neils Coffee Shop is my place to go. Not an overpriced and pretentious brasserie or cafe, but a homey, nicely priced and well-serviced establishment. For now, they have outdoor dining on 70th Street with nice views and friendly atmosphere.
We came for the Sunday brunch and it never dissapoints - fixed price menu ($15,90) includes freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee or tea. Our favourites are the Californian omelette and European waffles.Really nice and polite service, old fashion diner style. Not fancy but the real thing.
This place is a neighborhood staple with no frills to attract tourists. You can tell the place has age just from the outside which really adds the the charm. The food is good and coffee is hot. Pretty much all you should expect from a small local diner. Enjoy!
Beautiful, even nostalgic atmosphere with great service and delicious dishes. Neils is one of New Yorks greatest. If you are not good on your feet, mind you that the restroom is in the basement and not wheelchair accessible. Besides that minor point, Neils Coffee Shop is always and ever a great choice for shorter or longer visits, and for a little work to be done without any disturbances - including WiFi, which is (luckily) not available. Go!
From the outside, Neils looks like the coffee shop your parents or grandparents would have gone to. It even has that old neon sign hanging above its door. The nostalgia continues on the inside; you can choose to sit at a counter or a tiny booth where you can eavesdrop on the conversation around you. Service is fast and friendly.The price though, well thats another thing. The cheapest item was two eggs - for $5.50. Burgers without fries were in the $6.75 range (with fries were upwards of $9.00). I got a tuna club - nothing special, just throw tuna, a few slices of tomatoes and some lettuce on bread with fries - $10. If youre looking for cheap eats, go elsewhere. But if youre ok with the prices, definitely come here.
Heard about this place on Reddit, looks cute and charming although claustrophobic. One concerning photo shows a bike delivery guy behind the counter, that seems very unsanitary.
A reliable standby. Been going for years. QUIET
We were in NY for a day, and this is where we ended up eating after roaming about looking for a coffee shop. This was a mistake. Of all the places we could have tried, this one did not deserve our business. It was so cramped together that it seemed like they were cleaning the place and shifted all the tables together out of the way. If you are not tiny and skinny, it will be literally impossible for you to sit down. Their bathroom- the same story. I am 53 and weigh 110lbs and I was suffocating in there. I could not turn around in there and had to move sideways. Hell, my closet at home is bigger! But I was still willing to look past all this and the fact I had to grab the menues myself after waiting for a while as my husband and I were starving. I ordered a broccoli omelet and wanted to substitute fries for broccoli as well. That was going to be $3 extra. I passed. My husband ordered a grilled cheese and fries, which was $13 dollars for two pieces of bread with cheese and frozen grocery bought fries. My omelet came out so bland I could hardly justify the price of $9 for two eggs mixed with broccoli and thrown on the grill! It had no spices whatsoever and was the blandest omelet I had ever eaten. I literally question the taste of New Yorkers who frequent this place! It was awful! At the end, when our server presented us the check, he mentioned that service was not included. He got a smaller tip than he would have gotten had he not mentioned this at all.
Very friendly people; great, prompt service; and good food (and delicious coffee). A convenient place to eat after doctors appts in the neighborhood.
Neils Coffee Shop was a great neighborhood experience; I personally enjoyed the pancakes and I had a scrambled egg on the side - well done. However, this morning (7/02/2018), Neils was seized by the New York State Department of Revenue. Not sure when it will return.UPDATE: It has since reopened. Thank goodness!
The outside dining area was nice. We were greeted and served very quickly. The banana split and the coffee were great!
My coworker and I came in for lunch, were seated quickly and given our menus. Within 2-3 minutes we knew what we wanted, closed our menus, placed them at the front of the table and waited for our server. Waited another 3-4 minutes, still no server. I took this opportunity to go to the restroom, and advised my coworker to place my order when the server came.Upon my return, the server still hadnt come to our table . We waited another 2-3 minutes, so my coworker went to the bathroom, and returned, and the server still hadnt come. At this point, its obvious to me, my business wasnt wanted/needed. As we stood up to leave, a server miraculously shows up, snatches the menus and silverware off the table and states, next time, dont make me work for free!We were Flabagasted! After waiting approximately 10 minutes to be served, he was upset with us! I expressed my dissatisfaction to the manager, and the server says we only came to use the bathroom. I couldnt believe this was happening. Not to mention, my team of 7 met here in the morning and purchased a breakfast plate, coffees, tea and bananas a mere 2-3 hours prior!The manager motioned for us to sit back down, and apologized; but at this point our break was over.And, unfortunately, I have to call a spade a spade....we were the only African American and Latina customers. We will not be returning.
The food, service, and the price was good. Its very disappointing that there was a line for the restroom. They only have one restroom. The restroom is so small that I had a problem fitting in there. It is smaller than a closet. A business such as this diner should have more than one restroom.
Amazing Staff and service. Would love to bring the family. Very affordable for Manhattan restaurant price ranges.
A nice diner to go and have a quick and cheap breakfastlunchdinner.Since its close to Hunter, I went there beforeafter a class.The staff was nice, but like most diners - dont expect them to come with a smile and ask how was your meal.
Realised after I already left that they over charged me
The staff can be nasty, they always want to rush you out. They charge $ 3 for a slice of tomato for your sandwich. In a diner?
Amazing staff and amazing food but spacing is a little close
We went to have breakfast, i order an omelett that comes with potatoes and toast. But the omelett was very simple, and was small. Did not have pepper, tomatoes or cilantro, only onions. The potatoes like if it was a left over. My husband bought a sandwich of ham and scrumble egg. And was very little, and did not look professional. The good thing is the spanish employees are very nice and friendly.I would not go back there.
Not cash only. But good counter with basic breakfast.
Neils is an old-fashioned coffee shop located two blocks north of Hunter College. Great prices and real, unpretentious food, the way mom used to make. Now I have a place to go whenever Im up here again.
Saw Rat droppings in the kitchen. Also, saw an A rating so...
I was surprised at how good the food is. I had eggs with hash browns and it was tasty. So was the toasted bran muffin. Reasonably priced and good service, too.
Cant go wrong with Neils. Food is a little pricey but better than other area places to eat. Been going for years. Never had a bad time. Try to Greek platters.
Old school coffee shop with a friendly feel. The large coffee wasn’t very much for the price.
Fast service, vintage style diner, delicious food
Great coffee. Great service.
Classic NY greasy spoon! Prices decent, service ok with usual attitude. Go if you want to feel you are in the city in 1950. Good for breakfast!
After Puerto Rican Parade we found this diner and ordered two burgers& fries.Ahhh just right!! hit the spot for us. Glad we found this place b4 we departed from the city back home.
The food was really good. The place is old but the real important thing is the food, so it doesnt matter how it looks like. Bacon was crunchy and tasty and the pancakes very good!!
The server was beyond rude to me and my friend because we came an hour before closing and my friend wasnt sure what he wanted. His attitude was unprofessional and unnecessary. Never going back
Great diner to relax and have a quick bite. The wait staff are quick and willing to help at all times. Wide selection of breakfast, sandwiches and burgers.
The food amazing, the host very friendly and professional the waiter not enough attention to the tables. Personally I had better service by waiter in many places. Definitely will return for the food 😘
Double charged for a meal on my card, first was without the tip, second charge was with the tip added. Over a month later and the double charge hasnt been returned to my card. Food was ok
Expensive. But Ill give them a pass for Covid. Theyve got to pay the rent! Very good service and food. Great little coffee shop.
Friendly staff. Prompt service. Nice cup of coffee. Good food. Would definitely stop in again for a quick bite to eat.
Love there cheese burger!
This place is the best bad-coffee-shop in New York. Really charming in a kind of hasnt been renovated since your parents were in middle school kind of way, and has surprisingly good food considering that nobody seems to be trying that hard to make it decent. Corned beef hash is a particular favorite.
Its the kind of diner that I like which is great coffee, eggs cooked the way you like, good portion and great attentive service. All at a reasonable price.
One of the best diners I have ever been in.. The omelet are tasty, great service.. Love it..
THIS PLACE IS A NYC GEM!! It is as if you have been transported 60 years ago. Classic diner coffee shop. Unbeatable burgers, breakfasts and more. All served with cunning and unpretentious speed. Yes, the managers name is Niko. flamboyant queen over-sharing in the next booth. The South Asian taxi driver double parked for a quick tea milk and sugar. Doctor from Lenox Hill in a suit next to a laborer at the counter. All this slice of humanity shoehorned into a tiny corner near the 68th IRT Lex. Had some medical issues and this shot in the arm I really needed. My faith in all that is good and wonderful about NYC was reawakened. Not just a meal but a holy pilgrimage.
The only traditional diner in the neighborhood. Im a regular. The Popeye salad is good. Priced are high, but reasonable for this neighborhood.
Coffee is terrible but breakfast is pretty good, and its easy to get in and out. Ate here several times on vacation because it was convenient. Pretty standard diner food, not bad but not amazing.
1) Value for the money is pretty low2) No high chair3) No potatoes in eggs Benedict, I mean c’mon
Good breakfast options in a nice neighborhood. Menu may suit all tastes since it has many items to offer. Recommended!
Food is ok but not excepcional, prices are regular, expect to expend $30 for 2 people, only 1 bathroom, service was very good. The coffee is normal,
HORRIBLE personal treatment, and you can only pay in cash. They were really RUDE, and there were incoherences between prices. The bathrooms were disgustingly dirty. 4 sure we’re NOT COMING BACK
Neils Coffee Shop is whats great about NYC..When you enter, its like going back in time when the city was in its early days..The food is delicious, the coffee is amazing and you can sit there for hours and just listen to the staff talk about the old days..When I lived in the area, this was my go to spot..I highly recommend their food, especially their breakfasts..Ill always miss this place..
The wifey said she liked the food. I just had coffee.
Love the neighborhood feel of this place. The pancakes, bacon, eggs and orange juice were all great. Love a place where you can get breakfast for lunch.
Great breakfast menu items. Good for a quick bite. They offer Hunter college discount, so take advantage!
Really chill atmosphere and their ice cream soda is to die for! its quick and efficient and makes you feel like youre in a small town diner instead of a big city restaurant.
Standard diner style establishment with booths / counter seating. The food was good and the prices for the Upper East Side that it is located in are very good.
Hamburger meat sucks. Was like hamburger flavored cotton candy. Coast 20 bucks with fries. Ide rather eat undercooked burger king
Had a very respectable western omelette with great fries. Friendly help. On the edge of a food desert, so quite welcome.
The Lumberjack Special breakfast was appropriate for a not very hungry lumberjack. Not many lumberjacks hang out at 70th and Lexington.
Great place for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff are very attentive and courteous. Been coming here for 11years.
Nice little diner....Fantastic turkey wrap and bacon & egg sandwich. Our order was out in 5 minutes and the service was great.
I ordered a philly cheesesteak sandwich and they made it a Kaiser bum 🤔.... my coffe was ok and my bill was $21......
An awesome old style diner on the upper east side that is reasonably priced, and gives huge portions. My go to whenever I visit the park.
One of our favorite diners in the area!
Its alright nothing special but nice and a good place if your looking for somewhere calm to sit down and grabs quick bite. A little pricey though.
Pricey old coffee shop but good service
I am a burger junkie. I hate when I get a bad burger. This was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Great service as well.
Decent place if in area - disco fries were good, but place was aged and some staff weren’t that nice.
Nice diner for a sit down bite. Forgot or didnt catch my side order but was quickly fixed in a friendly matter.
In and out in 20 minutes, great and quick service. Got my coffee and omlette without problems and the food was good too.
Good food. Good and friendly service. Great any time of the day. An east side favorite.
Great food and service. Classic NYC institution.
Ny eggs were great. The pancakes tasted like the Aunt Jemima toaster kind. Ill have French toast next go round.
Good food at a good price for the city. The wait staff are nice. Service is quick.
Very nice and cheap place, they get you food very fast. Quality and value for money is spot on.
Neils coffee shop is a great place to eat. They have delicious food and great service. I would highly recommend going to neils coffee shop
The best place on this side of town for pancakes all day!! Awesome staff!!! They remember my orders from over two years ago!!
Old school diner on the UES, good service, almost a little pushy, food was pretty good, nothing to call home about, definitely good for a quiet meal in a no thrills atmosphere
Very affordable and super quick
Good coffee, great turkey bacon breakfast sandwich! Pricey but its the upper east side.
This place is great. We had breakfast food and coffee. No complaints and reasonably priced
FIVE STARS but given sadly because after having gone there for YEARS I called this morning while sick, to get a delivery only to get a constant busy - thought get some air only to find it has BEEN SEIZED BY THE LANDLORD!! :(
I loved the service there. The food as well, very well cooked. Nice little place.
Peace, excellent service and the food was served quickly and looked like the pictures on the menu. Will return one day for dinner...
Love this place! Food is delicious! Staff is awesome and the owners are fabulous!
Cannot find anything to complain about here. Service was great. Food was great. Atmosphere was great. Definitely recommended.
Good basic American diner food. Fast service. Uncomfortable seats.
Bad food, bad service, very expensive. The check came while we were still eating... terrible!!. My first and last time there.
This diner near Hunter College features basic breakfast, lunch and dinner, modest portions, mid-priced, quickly served.
Genuine New York diner with incredibly friendly staff and great prices. Highly recommend!
Great place for a good time and coffee ☕️ taste so good welcome to the best coffee shop in new city located in 70 street and Lexington
Good but pricey
Nice old school diner. Fast friendly service. Good food.
Good spot for a quick bite. Good prices for NYC. Quick food. Comes out hot!!!
Quick service, good food, quiet environment.
I used to come here with my parents before going to class. Its a special place and I hope it stays the same for decades to come.
5/25/2107 pouring rain! Stopped in for a coffee and to dry out!
Popped in for a quick bite alone and found attentive counter service and a pretty good philly cheesesteak.
Cozy diner serving bland and overpriced food. There are too many great diners in NY to recommend this place.
This place was an amazing find on a very cold evening. reminds me so much of all of the greek diners and coney islands we have in detroit.
Super friendly staff. I buy my roasted beans there. Generous rewards program.
One of the best diners in NYC. Happily, it is in walking distance from our apartment!
Had the Waffles lumberjack. Nice crispy waffles, succulent eggs and the sausage took it to the next level.
Quick well priced food. Service is average, but thats not a reason not to go here
Friendly place. Great hot food.
Great coffee and breakfast spot. Getting a little pricey for an omelet, though.
Classic NYC diner experience. Food is good quality, not too heavy.
Great diner spot. Very kind staff, quick service.
Good food. Great burgers. The coffee is delicious!!!!!
Old style NY coffee shop, hasnt changed over the past 50 years or so. I love it!
No fuss, simple, and down to earth diner. Stick to the basics.
Its the last of the best !!! Delicious food and amiable servers ... Low price
Classic NYC diner
Good food and friendly staff. Great for a quick bite.
Horrible experience 8/4/15. I placed an order an was given half my order. When I called to inform them of my missing items I was called a liar and told they are too busy to deliver my food.
Very poor. Food was served cold, order was incorrect and staff was disinterested. First and last time.
Good food and love the pricing. Good service as well...
Good place for a quick meal. Not trendy, just good and quick.
Excellence service, I got my cappuccino and it was perfect!
Cheeseburger deluxe is great with a gravy on the side 👍and victor is the coolest waiter!
Great neighborhood diner in the classic diner mode. There should be more like these everywhere.
Wide range of prepared meals from the simple to the more elaborate on a crowded environment.
Much to expensive. 3 pancakes 2 eggs and hash browns $24.00. Way to much!!!!
Not the same with this pandemic. Locals still should support them
Great spot to get a quick bite. Close to hunter college but always crowded at lunch time.
Lousy burgers, poor presentation and unprofessional host. Also over priced.
My favorite Diner in the Upper East Side. Try the Burger!
Nice old school sandwich shop/delicatessen. Great burgers.
Good food, nice ppl 👌
Pretty good! Fast service. Good food.
Surprisingly large selection of empanadas with friendly service.
Their burger was good huge patty and cooked correctly.
Exelent preparation food..nise family p lase to enjoy..but super expensive..
Breakfast is served all day and the coffee refills keep coming.
Quaint little place, good food. A bit dirty though.
Enjoyed breakfast here. Good service
Its a breath of fresh air diner in an overpriced neighborhood.
Great food, good prices, great staff
Very friendly staff
Great diner for great breakfast. Prices are solid
All of the great places like this seem to be disappearing go while you can.
When the waiter asked me you need more coffee, or what?, I knew I found my go-to neighborhood diner.
Amazing food with great service and lots of choice!!!
Great local nyc Greek diner / restaurant near Hunter College
The croissant French toast sandwich was really good.
Awesome experience got to have there bacon cheeseburger
Classic diner. great turkey club, great fries
Lovely place, good food, great service
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Neils Coffee Shop 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-03Been here a few times for breakfast.. service was good! Food is decent .. the bacon was slightly too crispy for me.. it was almost rock hard but my company liked the bacon that way.. I personally do not like it very hard and crispy
Review №2
2022-05-14The quintessential diner/coffee shop. They dont make them like this anymore. Great service, good eats, and just the right amount of space. Perfect spot for privacy and conversation.
Review №3
2022-04-05I ordered a large almond latte (for about $7) and it tasted like dirty water with a hint of coffee. When I tried to send it back the waiter responds as if it was my fault the latte was horrendous. “That’s just what an almond latte tastes” he said as if I never had an almond latte from anywhere else. atleast the manager had the decency to not charge me for it even despite his comments hinting that I was in the wrong. If you love being overcharged for poor quality food and bad service this place is your go to.
Review №4
2022-07-17Ordered waffles prix fix, wrap and cappuccino. Everything was sooo tasty. Serving is very fast, personnel is courteous. Highly recommend.
Review №5
2022-07-07I love this diner! It has been in the same location for more than 50 years, all the food is great, the service is also great and the diner was in the right spot at the right time yesterday in the sweltering heat with a delicious fruit salad, two croissants, slice of a very delicious marble cake, perfectly made ice coffee with just the right amount of almond milk and two cold bottles of Poland Spring water! My only wish the one stall bathroom could be made larger, however, I dont think this will happen, any time soon! Other than the bathroom, this dinner is amazing and in a very good location, which is close to Hunter college and the subway!
Review №6
2022-05-20Neil’s Coffee Shop has been around since the 1980’s and while I’m sure their menu prices have increased, their quality has remained excellent! Neil’s is a cozy and relaxing place to eat and schmooze! And they also have outdoor enclosed seating.
Review №7
2022-07-01Great local spot for coffee and breakfast. Busy and bustling all morning. The staff are super kind and friendly. They get things out very quick and have a bar you can sit at if you need a fast breakfast.
Review №8
2020-11-10A friend and I came here as it opened on a Sunday morning and barely anyone arrived during our meal. That, contact tracing, and the plexiglass between every booth made us feel very safe during the pandemic. On to the food... I had the Croissant French Toast and it was so delicious! I loved it and definely recommend it if youre feeling sweet and savory. Had a coffee to wash it down and it was pretty standard! Cant wait to come back and probably get the same thing!
Review №9
2021-03-05The most basic NYC diner style coffee shop. Seems like they run a tight ship because it is busy and food comes out fast for the most part. They offer a student discount, ask about it. I like the bar seat by the window for a quick lunch. If you want to sit down to a warm and quick meal. If you are not in the mood to try anything new today, this is the place. Check prices before going, Neil’s isn’t your average cheap coffee shop. Over all: Pretty clean, fast and somewhat consistent. (And kinda pricey for basic but comes with the neighborhood for the most part). Not bad but not great really either.
Review №10
2020-09-18Nice staff, and taking care during COVID. I’d stick to basics here. Was pretty disappointed with the “challah French toast” — I don’t think it was that ...reminds me of something packaged and frozen when I was a kid... But eggs are fine, coffee solid, and egg cream was pretty good! It’s also kind of expensive. But a good place to go right now, especially because of the outdoor seating.