Classic, no-frills diner with counter seating, offering a menu of American staples & breakfast.
Zafis Luncheonette Menu – New York, NY Restaurant
Menu, hours, photos, and more for Zafis Luncheonette located at 500 Grand St, New York, NY, 10002-4102, offering Breakfast, Wraps, Hamburgers, …
Hanan Khan
Best Breakfast restaurant. It’s a hidden Gem, was recommended to me by a local highly recommend to stop by and order one of the breakfast specials. Just don’t add the hot sauce to your coffee ☕♨️
… moreVoorhees
Interior design: 2/10
Customer service: 1/10
Food: 0/10 (Not even kidding)
Price: 8/10
To start off, stay away from this spot at all times. I checked other reviews before going here but was still hesitant to go. We ordered the breakfast special with extra eggs. I don’t know if there is any word in the dictionary to describe how flavorless the foods were. Coffee tasted like water but colored, barely warm. Eggs had absolutely no seasoning including salt and black pepper. The potatoes, God knows what they made. The pancakes did not taste like pancakes and and the syrup had no smell of syrup nor did it have any flavor.
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… moreLisa
I am so happy this little place still exists. I have been visiting here since I was a kid.
The owners are now the sons , they are all so kind. Love the burgers and the chicken sandwiches here.
Thanks, Jerry!
… moreTom S
Originally stopped in here for lunch. I got the bushman sandwich to go. Absolutely delicious. Very well sized portion for the price and just flavorful overall. I ended up stopping back in for breakfast last week. One of the better bacon egg and cheese sandwichs I’ve had in a long time. Perfectly fried egg, crispy but not dry bacon, and fresh bread.
Great luncheonette with great staff, a good find for the area.
… moreKenneth Karan
A classic breakfast-and-lunch joint.
Update Aug, 2025: just had steak and scrambled eggs w home fries. Generous piece of steak. Just-right scrambled eggs. Home fries seasoned perfectly. Real slice-of- neighborhood place: Families, seniors, cops, sanitation men. Fast efficient service. Great place for a before-work or weekend breakfast.
Basic fare well prepared. Recent renovations are snazzy but the place did lose some of it’s classic nyc charm. Same great staff and food though.
… moreSonia Siaw
A true New York style breakfast! Hear the griddle sizzling in the background, smell the aroma of fried eggs and bacon floating in the air, bringing in a nostalgic breakfast experience~
… moreMae Hendrix
I get delivery’s and I love their Lamb Chop’s they are always nice and tender and very tasteful, their food on a whole is very good!!
… moreJohn
A great little spot if you’re in Manhattan and looking for something classic and low-key. It’s not trying to be fancy — and that’s exactly the charm. Old-school diner vibes, cozy and unpretentious, with a friendly team and a few locals clearly on a first-name basis. We had eggs with potatoes and bacon, a pastrami sandwich, and French toast — everything was tasty and satisfying. If you’re in the mood for a relaxed, no-frills breakfast or lunch, this place delivers exactly what it promises. We’ll be back for sure.
… moreMilagros Perez
We went there for lunch, the service was horrible. There was a female behind the counter putting rolls in a large see through plastic bag without gloves. My lunch was tasteless, no one asked how was the meal. A group of them were congregated by the section where they put the dirty dishes. The table in front of us was dirty. I didn’t eat much, we paid with a card and left no tip. They didn’t deserve it. Next time take good care of your customers especially us since we’re big tippers. If i could post pictures I would!!
… moreDana Christensen
Diners like Zafis are an endangered species in the NYC environment. They must be protected. Is there anything better than an unpretentious diner serving solid standards with warm, longtime staff working hard to serve regulars and strays like myself? We do not need another $24 3/4 serving size interpretation of breakfast staples, thank you very much! We need more places where you can go and linger and there isn’t a line of people waiting to instagram their plate in your seat. Long live Zafis!
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