Joe Jr. Restaurant

«Get the burger,» they said. «You’ll love it,» they said.
Skip on the meat they did not. A little seasoning would’ve locked me in for sure. This burger deserves all the love it gets for the price. Ain’t mad about it.
$ 9 and change. Long live the diner.

This is the type of place I picture when I think of ‘Classic Diner’. Came in the other day with a buddy and the food was great, as was the service. No frills but the food hit the spot for sure.

One of those friendly neighborhood diners, where the staff knows you by name and you can get things your way. I’ve been coming here for years and the staff and interior have not changed. When you walk inside it’s something from the past, the tacky wood walls with mirrors, the old school cash register and just about everything here are from a different era, in a good way!
Want a burger? This is your spot. Want something else on the menu customized to how you want it? You got it. The waiters are attentive and the food here is simple but has that authentic, great diner taste to it. My suggestions? Go for the breakfast, they serve up a good, old fashioned American breakfast here, you can’t go wrong any way as well as the burgers and beef souvlaki. They don’t make places like this anymore!

It’s a great diner around the area. Had a spinach omelette with side of fries and toast. The omelette had large ratio of spinach compared to egg but was still good. The side of fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Everything about this place is simply great!!! This place has everything a diner should– great prices, great food and friendly service. What this place does have is ambiance– and I absolutely love it! This place represents an old, simpler NYC and I am grateful it exists.

Exactly what you’d expect: e drunk frat boys at the counter and a good greasy burger w fries.
#SaturdayNight

Finally came in to celebrate my eventual win to the Powerball the other night. Then it was a meager $ 900 million. Unfortunately I did not win, but I did win the burger lottery.
This place was rated high pretty consistently in everything I read so I had to get in there. Damn. Good. The beef is top notch. It could use a smudge more salt for my taste, but I’ve not had a better diner burger in New York City ever. Do yourself a favor and eat the burger here.

great burgers, excellent prices, phenomenal staff. definitely nostalgic to see a diner with parents sharing a milkshake with their children after school. had the cheeseburger and fries – generous portions and tasted great.
tip well. I hope this place gets rewarded for their great service and customer friendly prices.

Before leaving NYC a greasy spoon trip was needed. This was perfect. Quick service, cheap & really dang delicious! We went around 9am on Sunday and were able to easily find a table. If il back in the neighborhood, I’ll be back!

Came here for breakfast on my first day in NYC. It’s an awesome little «greasy spoon» diner that definitely met all of my expectations.
1. It’s cheap
2. The food was exactly as it should be (I ordered eggs + ham + potatoes + toast
3. The servers were all extremely accommodating (which, in my experience, is rare for joints like this)

Joe Jr. is a great little gem that doesn’t seem to have changed it’s prices for a long time, considering it’s location.
Clean little diner, solid food, big portions, great value. I got ham (which was very good — not salty), mashed potatoes (real potatoes not flakes), gravy, a ton of green beans and a salad for 12 bucks. Pretty awesome.

One of those no frills quick and easy diner’s in Gramercy. Bare bones. You come in here knowing what you are going to get. Saddled with regulars and the in and out of the regular corporate folks for lunch. Service is quick and to the point. Come here for the bacon cheeseburger. Cooked up via flat top and you get that distinct char crisp and juicy flat patty burger. Bacon was crisp and fries were cooked up great. A nice quick lunch for in the area.

I liked the old but clean diner atmosphere and thought the guys were very nice. But, I came for the burger. And, let me tell you, it was burger heaven for about 30 mins. there today as I sat on a stool at the counter with my cheeseburger deluxe. Look at the crust on it. I was so happy biting down on some crispy lettuce and then into the beefy burger under a bun that didn’t dominate or fall apart. The fries were good too. In New York City, this meal is a real bargain. Happiness can be yours too for less than $ 10.

A really solid diner with a legendary burger. Joe Junior is extremely satisfying if you’re looking for a solid diner vibe, and they have everything you’d expect from a diner on the menu. I wish that staff was a little bit friendlier, but I’ve heard so many good things about the burger here that I’m certain I’ll go back.
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I’ve been a regular for over 6 years.
Great breakfast, food cooked right in front of you. Great service friendly staff!
Oh and very affordable.

Good eats for great prices.
Too many things to choose from, but I went with a Jalapeño and Avocado omelet. It came with plenty of sides, all delicious, and for a price that is shockingly cheap for a NYC establishment.

$ 5.60 for a medium rare cheeseburger served almost instantly plus a loose pickle… in a paper bag. because America.
Not sure what language this is, but it hilariously appears on card statements as ‘JOE JUNIOR **RESTORANTE**’

For the classic NYC diner experience, Joe Jr. is as good as it gets these days. Living nearby, it has been a mainstay for my wife and I for the past year. They truly are of a dying breed, so enjoy Joe Jr. while you can and tip big if you can!
Breakfast is always on-​point, with quick and attentive servers memorizing orders and customizing for every want and need. It’s all cooked on their massive griddle, and the place smells of it too. Pancakes are thick and fluffy, omelettes and filled and well-​done. The hash-​browns are classic, delicious and filling. The ham/​cheeseburgers are fantastic whether la plancha is utilized or not. The fries extra-​crispy are just divine. The coffee is bold, satisfying, and full-​flavored, not to mention never-​ending. The staff is consistently hard-​working and fun, ready to serve with a smile and an ice water. They take cash and card, and the prices are extremely reasonable.
Recommended!

I love this place, and more importantly I love that a place like this still exists in Manhattan.
It’s got such an authentic charm, the staff is warm and friendly, and the prices are unreal. Claims that this place has one of the best burgers in town are totally legit. And you won’t believe your eyes at the amount of food that appears before you when you order the $ 10 roast chicken dinner.
Plus, miracle of all miracles, the first question they ask you when you order is «do you want this on separate checks?» Something I never thought I’d hear uttered within the walls of a Manhattan restaurant.

This is the type of old-​school NYC institution that deserves praise for simply surviving and satisfying. Chipped formica, faded wood paneling, a grill that has seen better days. Yep, this is a greasy spoon alright but in a way that makes it a pleasing destination for the less than persnickety among us and the kind of friendly diner that would be the polar opposite of the Westway Diner where my friends and I were recently treated abominably (review:
). I came here to get breakfast before strolling around the Union Square Greenmarket. It wasn’t too busy so I just sat at the counter and reviewed what had to be one of the longer diner menus I’d ever read. Burgers. Breakfasts. Triple Decker Sandwiches. Shrimp Creole (photo:
). But I was in the mood for some eggs and taters.
You have to love a place that has a glass of ice water in front of you within ten seconds of your arrival. The clientele is quite diverse here — old-​time regulars talking up the servers, hipsters in hangover mode, and start-​up geeks staring into their smartphones. I don’t know if I was speaking with Joe Sr., but I asked him what was in a Joe Jr. Omelette at which point he recited a litany of ingredients — mushrooms, green peppers, onions, ham, tomatoes, some cheese (photo:
). Sounded good to me, and for $ 7.60, I got quite a pile of grilled, buttered potatoes, a couple of slices of toast already buttered and a heaping cup of hot coffee (photo:
). I also ordered a small $ 1.35 glass of orange juice since I was well under ten bucks for the whole meal. Stuffed and satisfied like I said.
FOOD — 4 stars… big omelettes, lots of potatoes, good joe… what more do you want?
AMBIANCE — 3.5 stars… well worn coffee shop but with a familiar neighborhood vibe
SERVICE — 4.5 stars… they display quite a high work ethic here
TOTAL — 4 stars… a friendly greasy spoon with that unbeatable «cheezboorger, cheezboorger, Pepsi, Pepsi» Billy Goat Tavern vibe… good joe, good Joe

Café muy bueno!