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MORNING STAR CAFE
949 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
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MORNING STAR CAFE
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Ma
Review №1

Loved this place for breakfast, good prices, good customer service, they are on top of the rules and guidelines in NYC about vaccination cards and very clean. Love the kaiser roll for breakfast with egg, ham and cheese. I got transported to when I used to live in NY, here in Florida you dont find places like that. Sadly but true. I bet lunch is good too but we didnt have to chance to go back for it. Close to the hotel, very convenience. We will back again next time we go and visit the city.

Je
Review №2

A very cozy quiet awesome place to have breakfast. Prices are a bit high but it’s NYC

Al
Review №3

I’d stay away from the wings. Too fried and not a lot of meat. Bison burger and chicken souvlaki were OK though. Had an omelette it wasn’t anything special. Maybe late night after beers it would be appetizing.

Se
Review №4

A brilliant, reasonably priced breakfast with real maple syrup on the table! Eggs were cooked perfectly. Waffle was tasty. Pancakes were fluffily amazing. English muffins were huge. Classic comfortable diner atmosphere with quick, efficient service. Highly recommended East Side gem.

Da
Review №5

HUGE menu! Good service. Being open 24 hours is great. Big plate of food. Bring your COVID vaccination card. They ID! 😉

Re
Review №6

Generous portions and fairly priced. Food was delicious and they had classic diner options. If you are looking for some late night traditional bites this is the place!

Ca
Review №7

We ate breakfast here 4 of the 6 days we were in the city to see family. They were right around the corner from our hotel. Great staff, excellent food. I would go out of my way to eat here again. Thank you for taking care of us.

An
Review №8

The food is very good and I love that it is opened 24h. Because of this, I was able to have breakfast early before my plans to get to know New York. Be careful because the dishes have more than enough food, so maybe with one dish youll be ok!

Cl
Review №9

Nice diner with very friendly and attentive staff. Added bonus, the (very clean) bathroom is downstairs in a cool little dungeon area.

Fl
Review №10

It was fabulous, food was great. Management and staff were on their point with their responsibilities. Took care of everyone was kind and compassionate to customers and noncustomers alike.

Be
Review №11

Delicious food. We had breakfast several times. Their house made vegetable cream cheese is sooo good on my perfectly toasted bagel. Coffee was yum and my cup was never empty. The French toast also perfectly executed. Staff was very accommodating, prices a fair value.

Bl
Review №12

Very nice breakfast! The omelet and home fries were great and to my surprise, the coffee was on point. Will return next time I am staying in that part of the city.

Ni
Review №13

Open 24/7Huge main from breakfast to dinner and even have drinks! Great place and the waiters check on you often. Super friendly!

Mi
Review №14

I came for breakfast three times and lunch once. Food is delicious, fast, and the service is superb (asked for waitress, Fernanda!). I have not had a bad experience yet. Five stars.

ez
Review №15

Open at 6 am.Tasty food, good service, nothing extraordinary though.

C
Review №16

Great Philly steak omelette, nice atmosphere and service. Very good diner

Br
Review №17

Doesn’t look like much from the outside quaint and simple but it’s the place to go for an inexpensive breakfast .The menu was HUGE & the options were vast which is great. The portions were pretty big good bang for your buck. My boyfriend got the grilled chicken and mozzarella omelette with fries & toast and I got the avocado spinach and Swiss omelette with a English muffin as a substitute and they were both extremely delicious not overly expensive like a lot of places in New York but high quality food non the less and good customer service. Would come back.

Re
Review №18

Fair price and food for ny standards.

ka
Review №19

A fantastic place! Morning Star Cafe is an old time NYC diner, run in a modern way by skilled, friendly & warmhearted staff (many of them immigrants, great, hardworking, nice people). Food is excellent, service is impeccable, charming & personal. The place attracts a lot of locals & regulars, real characters that adds to the homey charm. As long as there are places like Morning Star Cafe, gentrification hasnt killed the warm NYC sprit.

Jo
Review №20

When you find yourself here for breakfast two days in a row, you know you’ve found a good spot. The food is excellent, hearty portion sizes, great prices, and all the staff are unbelievably nice. Will be returning for breakfast whenever I’m in the city. Definitely recommend trying out Morning Star if you’re in the area!

Ch
Review №21

Breakfast 2 days over our recent visit. 1st visit, egg bacon and cheese on bagel. Delicious. You could split it with someone and share. 2nd visit. Belgian waffle. So good! Someone else in the group had the fruit cup. Very fresh fruit. They cook your bacon the way you want. And they are fast! Amazing. Coffee was delicious. Extensive menu. Our new go-to place in NYCStaff, outstanding, friendly and polite! We didnt have to wait because NYC isnt totally open but by the time we were finished, the place was hopping. Prices very reasonable!

De
Review №22

Always a go to! Open 24 hours, huge menu to satisfy any craving. They also have their own delivery service

Er
Review №23

Enjoyed a yummy bowl of matzo ball soup. Attentive staff.

No
Review №24

A good place to start the day with a good american breakfast. Good prices

Ja
Review №25

Great breakfast of lunch spot, I usually the classic turkey burger with everything and it’s always delicious.

Da
Review №26

Place has to be decent to survive pandemic. Breakfast as expected, but on one of those hot July nights when the over priced ice cream place didnt have milk for a milk shake, Silver Star did, and it was good. Service excellent.

Jo
Review №27

Supposedly open 24 hours. At 5:45 I walked in and asked when it would open. A man at the counter said, Probably 6:30.

Bi
Review №28

Great, food, wow!! Great value as well. My wife and I really enjoyed lunch.

Ty
Review №29

Had a taste for roasted turkey with gravy and stuffing, the food was amazing, and they give you so much I’ll be eating the rest later .😋

Yu
Review №30

$10 breakfast special with coffeeGreat dealNice outdoor seatingI would come back again 👍

Jo
Review №31

EXCELENT attention. I came here tired and looking for a quick meal after a long journey, and I found myself chatting with the servers and ordering more food and drinks. They were both efficient and very friendly. Terrific place for breakfast and also a late night meal!

Mi
Review №32

We stopped in for soup. Its was pretty standard. I would come back to try some other dishes. The prices pretty good for the area. I would give it a 4.5 if I could.

Ru
Review №33

Service was good and the portions were plentiful. It has a nice atmosphere with that New York charm. Would definitely recommend their pancakes and eggs!

Ma
Review №34

Thank you for delicious food!

Za
Review №35

Without a doubt some of the best late-night food that money can buy. I order from here at least once a week, especially when Ive been out slamming drinks until 1am at the bar on my block. Something about a little one-two combo of a matzo ball soup and a BEC on an English muffin absolutely shreds when youre starving but also really struggling to stay awake. Morning Star, Im here for it and Im here for you.

Gi
Review №36

There’s something to love for everyone. Well managed operation.

Mi
Review №37

Consistently well prepared and tasty food. Large selection on menu. Pleasant staff

Ak
Review №38

Not the best but.. It’ll do if you’re seeking midnight breakfast around that area if Manhattan. Just make sure they don’t get too greasy on you.. Lol

ka
Review №39

Nice people. Good soul food.

Ma
Review №40

Really a diner in disguise. Great Cobb Salad with lots of bacon and avocado. Good omlettes. Good service. Long menu. A bottle of _real_ Maple Syrup on the table. Free candy and cards as you leave. Love it! (But dont get the Italian dressing.)

Ex
Review №41

Its great. Just a basic diner, and great food!

Hu
Review №42

I would have given give 5 stars because the food was great. They lost a star because I take issue with refilling Archer Farms maple syrup bottles with whatever coagulated sweet goo that was...it certainly was not real syrup. When I come across something like this, its hard not to question if other corners are being cut. Regardless, the rest of the food was enjoyable.

fr
Review №43

Always reliable and.comfortableTired if trendy and glitzy? Eat here and savor the simple comforts. The waiter deserves s customer service award for embodying what going the extra mile means.

Th
Review №44

For the price it isnt bad. Eggs were overdone. The bagel and cream cheese were done well though, the waffles too. Service is slow, but again for the price not bad.

Al
Review №45

Service was a little slow this morning, but the place was packed. Food is delicious and portions are generous. Awesome little place! Better for small groups or individuals, large groups can be difficult to accommodate due to size of the space: there were six of us and we split between two small booths next to each other. But the experience was great AND they have almond milk!

Ma
Review №46

Cozy diner with excellent service. Ive been there many times and will come back. Great location as well, surrounded by many more restaurants.

Na
Review №47

Went for breakfast today. Had an egg sandwich with bacon and cheese, which was absolutely delicious. Plus coffee and pancake. Total was 11.90 $ tasty and affordable. Worth a visit!

To
Review №48

Charged differently then was on the menu. Got a coffee, under $2, cool. my girlfriend got apple juice was was charged 3 and change, then a dollar extra for a large! we didn’t ask for that nor were offered sizes. Bacon was horribly over cooked.

Bl
Review №49

Great service, very friendly and efficient. Good prices, open late. Come for the food, stay for the quality diner vibes.

Vi
Review №50

Love Morning Star diner. I used to live nearby and that was my go-to place for meals. Went back after ages and place hasnt changed. Great food, awesome hospitality.

Ni
Review №51

We wanted a quick bite to eat after a concert &saw this was close to our hotel.Very quick service as we were immediately seated and given our menus. The waiter took our order pretty quickly & then our food was probably out within like 10 minutes after that (it was also not crowded at all in the diner so that may example &helped with it being such fast service). Overall, the food was typical diner food (we both ordered omelettes) and was tasty. Good go-to place, especially late at night.

Kr
Review №52

Very good breakfast! The staff is really friendly too.

Mi
Review №53

Solid diner. Good food, friendly staff, reasonable price. Menu is very large.

Be
Review №54

This place is awesome! It is worth nothing less than 5 stars. The food quality is really good and the portion is huge! The staffs are friendly, we got refills on our milkshake and they customized my brother’s order as he liked it. This is a Cobb salad I had and highly recommend it.

Li
Review №55

Good place, not expensive, good food

De
Review №56

Wonderful. Quick. Fast and Delicious. 😍

Mi
Review №57

Best American experience! Perfect food and stuff

בן
Review №58

Tasty fresh food ! Fast service

Mi
Review №59

Great food... ABSOLUTELY NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. The food is delicious but not one employee checks to see if the order was right, if the customer needs more coffee or simply of there is anything else the customer needs. When you ask for something as simple as water.. The response is silence and they get you a glass of water.. As most people would agree, I would rather go somewhere, where the food is good, but the service is excellent.. Here the service is abysmal.

De
Review №60

Found on Google maps and gave it a go, was the best decision ever made ended up going every morning for breakfast. Great food great service and really quick too. Highly recommend.

Ro
Review №61

Nice place, comfort food.

Ph
Review №62

Egg Benedict was amazing. I will definitely visit again when in NY

G.
Review №63

24 hour no frills diner with fast fresh plentiful plates

As
Review №64

Very nice place for quick and good price breakfast... recommended for tourists

Ma
Review №65

Very good and yummy. The service was very good.

Br
Review №66

Went here for breakfast and was grateful we did! It was quick, delicious, and well worth it. We had to wait a minute for a table because they were packed but it was so good. The wait was fantastic by being super quick with our food and any refills we needed.

Ca
Review №67

We visited New York recently on vacation and stayed in Midtown. Every morning, finding a good breakfast (that wasnt just a pastry or trendy quiche) seemed to be a challenge until we found this place. Its a straight forward diner with EXCELLENT breakfast food. The staff couldnt be more efficient and polite. I just loved coming in here the last two mornings of our visit. Definitely made the start of our days that much better.

LI
Review №68

Big portions Nice quality Very old school American vibe breakfast spotLove the bagelWill come back for sure

Bo
Review №69

Amazing food and service.

Jo
Review №70

Fantastic, phenomenal breakfast spot! The steak and eggs were unbelievably delicious. I recommend this spot place to anyone who wants a good meal that is upheld with good service.

al
Review №71

Big menu choices, friendly service. Now, with corona, only outside tables available

El
Review №72

This is the kind of place that make me love New York. Always open, always friendly and always reliable and really good food. The menu is long and all your Americans breakfast favorites are on there. Eat breakfast here and you can go content to dinner.Did I mention I love it?

Pi
Review №73

Perfect little dinner with friendly staff and nice selection of food.

Ra
Review №74

Old-school diner. Eat there every morning at the reamider of out trip. Food comes out fast and good. Portions are generous. I really enjoyed

me
Review №75

Bomb food and great customer service. 10/10 recommend!!

Ma
Review №76

Good coffe and food. Very reasonable price. Will be back.

Ja
Review №77

Okay food, friendly service. Forgettable.

Al
Review №78

Great, so polite, orders are in top 5 stars, prices are acceptable and space feels like diner, 5 star place.

el
Review №79

Food and service was so good we had to go two days in a row and were only in town for three days, if we had found it the first we would have gone all three days.

Da
Review №80

Good place for a fast, cheap, and good breakfast in middeltown NYC!

Ti
Review №81

Had a Monte Christo for $16. Was very delicious. Got unlimited coffee for $2. But again, very expensive, compared to big cities in Germany.

Ch
Review №82

Words cant express Im in tears best birthday ever thank you from the bottom of my heart food was greatThank you so much you cant fake this experience

Fe
Review №83

I went to the ess-a-bagel nearby, but the line was so long that I didnt want to wait.Found this place from the Internet.I had a cappuccino and a bagel with cream and lox.Was delicious! Both for 18.40$.The staff were friendly and nice, the place was half full.Great place for a breakfast!

Br
Review №84

Fantastic food. Best in the city.

Ed
Review №85

Good food, clean place, super fast service. Would definitely repeat.

Ge
Review №86

The food is common the service is ok the environment is ok too.i would not go back, not because I did not like the place, but because its very simple.

so
Review №87

Farmers omelette and coffee. I’ve had omelette at a couple of other diners in Manhattan and the omelette was always on the dry side. Not here—and it came loaded with sausage and bacon and cheese, more meat than egg :) Definitely worth future visits.

Ch
Review №88

Salmon and pesto pasta was very tasty! Clam chowder was good as well. Service a little slow but friendly.

Ka
Review №89

Great food! Great service!

ha
Review №90

For finding this place last minute, my family and I were not disappointed. Service was great and the staff was friendly. We waited a bit cause there was 8 of us, but as soon as we sat down and ordered our food came out fast.

Mi
Review №91

Solid New York diner. Everything prepared just so with prompt and attentive service. Great potatoes.

Ma
Review №92

Good service, nice atmosphere, reach menu.

Oz
Review №93

Definitely a good place and delicious food but a bit pricey.

Ra
Review №94

I had an ice cream it was delicious I will go back again

So
Review №95

Clean place, good service, variety choice of American foods.

Ng
Review №96

Food was bland and unseasoned, would not eat here again

Dm
Review №97

Typical nyc diner with good basic food and service, no complaints

Ge
Review №98

Soooo good. I got the chicken kabob wrap with white meat and my girlfriend got the filet Minton skewers. Amazing quality food and a very clean environment. The service was great as well. Good was DELICIOUS.

We
Review №99

Nice little cafe! Large portions and friendly staff 😊

ja
Review №100

The owners are SO friendly and the egg/prosciutto/ cheese ciabatta sandwich is delicious. Highly recommend MORNING STAR CAFE .

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  • Address:949 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
  • Site:http://morningstaronsecond.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-588-1050
Categories
  • Diner
  • American restaurant
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Brunch restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Hamburger restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:12AM–10PM
  • Sunday:6AM–12AM
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