Pelham Bay Diner, Bronx (Pelham Bay)

One of the nicest sections of the Bronx is a neighborhood just off of Route 95 on the eastern edge of the borough called Pelham Bay. It is mostly a middle-class community with attractive tree-shaded streets and a large number of single-family houses. It is also home to a handful of restaurants, including the Pelham Bay Diner. Located just northwest of where Route 95 intersects the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Pelham Bay Diner is has been a convenient stop for folks heading into or out of the city since the early 1980s.

A good-sized place (in addition to a couple of function rooms for events), the Pelham Bay Diner is a family-owned place that is open 24 hours a day. The menu includes a variety of comfort foods such as omelettes, pancakes, French toast, sliders, pizza, burgers, lamb chops, pasta, and fried clams. Prices are fairly reasonable, though some items are a bit higher-priced than you might expect at a diner (a few entrees cost more than $20).

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Here is the address for the Pelham Bay Diner:
Pelham Bay Diner
1920 E Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY, 10469

The phone number is:
(718) 379-4130

And here is the Web site for the Pelham Bay Diner:
http://www.pelhambaydinerny.com/

Viand Cafe, Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Being a restaurant reviewer, I rarely go to the same place more than once, especially when I'm outside of my hometown of Boston. But there are a few spots that are repeat places for me, including a nice little coffee shop/diner on the Upper West Side of Manhattan called the Viand Cafe. There is nothing outstanding about this place, but to me, it is a classic New York City breakfast and lunch spot that is popular with locals as well as those visitors who know about it.

Viand Cafe is a bustling spot, yet is a comfortable place to eat with a large number of booths, many of which look out at the unforgettable street scene that can only be found on the Upper West Side. The menu has a large variety of comfort food items, including good pancakes, omelettes, and French toast for breakfast, and all kinds of sandwiches for lunch. The shiitake mushroom burger is a winner, and the sweet potato fries are flavorful and not too greasy. Prices are just a little high, but being that the restaurant is located in one of the busiest parts of the largest city in America, perhaps the prices can be justified.

If you have also been to Viand Cafe in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, feel free to post a comment about the place as well!

Here is the address for Viand Cafe:
Viand Cafe
2130 Broadway
Manhattan (Upper West Side), NY, 10023

The phone number is:
(212) 877-2888

And here is the Web site for Viand Cafe:
http://web.mac.com/erickk/Viand_Cafe/Welcome_.html