Best Diners in Edison

"Veselka has been serving up traditional Ukrainian food in the heart of the East Village for more than 60 years. Set on the corner of East Ninth Street and Second Avenue, the cozy Ukrainian coffee shop has grown from a simple newsstand serving soup and sandwiches to a 24-hour gathering spot for the community to enjoy a range of traditional Ukrainian fares such as borscht, bigos, goulash, and pierogi. Breakfast offers the usual dishes of eggs, omelets, blintzes, pancakes, and waffles, as well as Ukrainian combo plates, which feature meat, potatoes, stuffed cabbage with mushroom gravy, mushroom and sauerkraut pierogi, beet and horseradish salad, and grilled kielbasa served with sour cream."

"Restaurants Contemporary European East Village. Whether it's 5am on a Friday night or 11am on a Sunday morning, since 1954, this family-run, 24-hour spot has been holding it down for what's left of the East Village's Ukrainian past. Servicing a neighborhood that has more bars than any other in all of NYC, Veselka (Ukrainian for "rainbow") offers both solid American diner standards like eggs and pancakes and well-made Eastern European standards like pierogi, cheese blintzes, borscht and potato pancakes."

"Ellen Hart, a former Miss Subway, came up with the idea to pair a 1950s-themed diner with singing wait staff, after 30 years it's still a huge hit. The wait staff are real Broadway hopefuls ("Stardusters”) that will stand atop the tables, in the balcony and more belting out your favorite show tunes. Before you know it, you and your little ones will be singing along with everything from the Lion King to Aladdin."

"We cannot go to New York City without having lunch at Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Located right outside of Times Square on Broadway, this iconic diner is a place that kids will love. Featuring incredibly talented servers who take turns performing popular and Broadway tunes, this diner is one of the most popular restaurants in New York."

"Location: 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a Theater District gem located right across from The Manhattan at Times Square. Since it’s located in the heart of Broadway, it’s no surprise their staff is made up of singing waitstaff. Eating there is like attending a flashy and improvised musical."

"At this spot from chef Sam Yoo, nostalgic diner classics with an Asian twist and renditions inspired by its Chinatown neighborhood are served up in a picturesque location below the Manhattan Bridge. Yoo’s talents made Golden Diner a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2020 for Best New Restaurant, and for brunch, choose from signature items like the Chinatown egg and cheese sando; honey butter pancakes; kale and parmesan biscuits and gravy; and homemade granola and yogurt with pumpkin seeds and orange zest. Korean-inspired drinks include soju bloody mary and a makgeolli horchata (with Korean rice wine and a housemade horchata blend).How to book: Brunch is available by walk-ins only or call same day at 917-472-7800 to be put on the waitlist for heated outdoor dining."

"7th Avenue Donuts & Diner has been operating 24 hours a day for more than 40 years and still maintains the family-owned coffee shop and diner feel. The shop’s hand-made doughnuts are made every day with the same Hobart mixer that was used on day one. Bonus: You can leave the shop with a baker’s dozen for just $8.65."

"Open since 1977, this low-key diner is a favorite of long-time Park Slopers. While the food isn’t going to win any awards in the near future, it will definitely soak up all that booze from the night before. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy a pink sprinkled donut for dessert?"

"to 4:00 p.m., locals and visitors in Brooklyn can head to the Diner for a brunch menu with absolutely scrumptious items. The Diner opened in 1999 on New Year’s Eve and has been serving customers delicious culinary concoctions since then. The menu changes daily depending on what’s in season and what the chef feels like cooking up in the kitchen."

"The (handwritten) menu is small, but mighty at this much-lauded Williamsburg spot from restaurateur Andrew Tarlow. One of the first establishments to put Brooklyn on the map as a culinary destination, the kitchen is still firing on all cylinders 17 years later. The dishes change daily, but expect American food with a decidedly gourmet touch."

"The wait is insane at this restaurant and of the 10 times I've tried to eat there only twice was I able to stand the wait. Really there's no room…"

"Nestled on a corner between Green-Wood Cemetery and Sunset Park, Sunset Park Diner & Donuts offers an authentic diner vibe in both its ambiance and food. This Brookly diner is open 24/7, and is a great brunch spot to visit, with the option to continue onwards to the many neighborhood attractions in the area. The seating inside has spacious booths with high dividers in between for more privacy, creating an intimate and cozy dining experience."

"Coffee aficionados head to Greenpoint for Búdin’s $10 latte—it's pricey because it's made with Danish licorice syrup, topped with licorice powder...Read More"

"Tomorrow is a tiny spot with an even tinier menu hidden among FiDi’s skyscrapers. With just a smattering of tables, takeout is the move here. Grab three dishes for $10, or $4 a la carte options."

"If you ever find yourself on Staten Island (hey, it can happen!), stop into The Colonnade to step back in time -- or just to peep the ’hood where Wu-Tang rose to fame. Oozing with old-school gaudiness, this family-owned-and-operated landmark is a total throwback with tried-and-true diner food. You’ll find all the expected platters, piled high sandwiches, pastas, and seafood specialities, along with hearty entrées in the “Roasts, Steaks, Chops & Birds” section of the menu."

"Just steps from the subway, this stretch of golden sand is the showpiece of Brooklyn's ocean-side playground. Families set up beach blankets…"

"Home to Brooklyn’s biggest playground, Coney Island has been NYC’s most popular tourist attraction since the early 20th century.Located in the southernmost part of Brooklyn, it is the only neighborhood in the city where you’ll find an amusement park, beach and great food all in one place. Lined with historic and memorable attractions, Coney Island’s famous three-mile beach and boardwalk is lined with many attractions. Brooklynites and tourist can count on some fun in the sun with a hot dog from the original Nathan’s Famous or visiting the New York Aquarium and nearby Luna Park."

"Probably the most famous beach in the city and one of the best things to do in Brooklyn in the summer is visit Coney Island Beach along the Coney Island boardwalk where you might forget you’re in New York City for a moment as it’s complete with fake palm trees and 3 miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy a day at the beach basking in the sun, playing beach volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor sports along the beach or head to the amusement park rides nearby. Walk along the historic boardwalk that stretches from Luna Park to Coney Island Beach."

"16 km from city center 49 out of 213 places to visit in New York City. Coney Island is the quintessential ‘Classic American’ beach located in Brooklyn and rightly finds itself near the top of the list of New York’s best beaches."

"Dominique Ansel Bakery has long been known for its incredible bakes, but in our opinion, its cookies are next level and deserve their spot on this list of the best cookies in NYC. Unlike some of the other places on our list, Dominique Ansel Bakery lets you have cookies and milk. If you think it’s as simple as pouring yourself a glass of milk to have with some of the best cookies in NYC, you’d be wrong."

"We’ve tried their Cronut (one of the most popular NYC dessert trends), DKA, and cookies shots, but weren’t impressed with any of them. All their desserts were more gimmicky than tasty, but they did create the original Cronut which makes food history. I wouldn’t go out of the way to visit, but if you’re in Soho, drop in and let us know what you think of all the creations by the pastry chef here."

"Visit Dominique Ansel Kitchen for fun summer ice creams and Dominique Ansel Bakery for the famous smores ice cream!. Dominique Ansel Bakery"

"347-533-7544488 Lafayette Ave. (at Franklin Avenue), Bed Stuy. Head into the original location in Bed Stuy, which opened in 2010, for the essence and culture that Dough began with. While it offers a range of unique, delicious flavors inspired by the tastes of Latin America, the most popular are the salted chocolate caramel, Dulce de leche with toasted almonds, and hibiscus."

"The doughnuts at Dough are a far cry from your run-of-the-mill fried rings. They are towering rounds cloaked in shimmering glazes and about the size of your face. At the Bedford-Stuyvesant flagship location, the handmade yeast and cake doughnuts are guided through a small-batch process, fried, and dipped on site."

"A place like Dough might change your mind if you believe differently. Serving basic cake and yeast varieties, Dough!. is known for its delicious doughkas, twisted yeast loaves inspired by the Eastern European babkas."