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Serves diner food including pancakes and cheeseburgers with international influences, plus counter seating available.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 123 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (917) 472-7800
Website: http://www.goldendinerny.com/
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Reviews
Lisa Lam
Came for the pancakes. Stayed for the salad with chicken katsu which was seasoned well and cooked well (juicy). Their kimchi soup was good with the grilled cheese, and sando. Desserts were great too. Would highly recommend. Definitely get a resy or come here and put yourself on waitlist. On lunar new year aka a Tuesday at 2:30pm, still had to wait close to an hour.
… moreJarred Ditmore
On a Saturday morning after getting there early (about 9:10) we checked in with the hostess staff at Golden Diner a little after 10 and were told we had secured a table for 4 which would be ready in approximately 50 minutes. Our group was ELATED. After about 30 minutes we received a text indicating our table was ready. After hurrying back we were promptly seated and greeted by our server. We ordered a double order of plain pancakes, a single blueberry pancake and an order of the fried chicken wings. Everything we ate was as delicious (if not more) than the hype had led us to believe. The chicken was seasoned and fried to crispy perfection with a slightly sweet and slightly spicy flavor. The pancakes were easily the fluffiest I’ve ever eaten and the flavor was pleasantly sweet. Every staff member we encountered was helpful and pleasant and our food arrived hot and fast. My only regret is that I didn’t order more from the menu. Oh well, until next time.
… moreNils Paellmann
We came here based on the recommendation of our daughter for “best pancakes” and the Golden Diner did not disappoint. The pancakes were indeed fluffy and delicious. They were so good that I forgot to take a picture of them before eating… Located in a lively and artsy neighborhood on the southern edge of Chinatown, the Golden Diner has a great vibe. Friendly and efficient service. Breakfast items are served until 5 pm which is great. Reasonable prices. But be prepared to wait for a table since the place is small and very popular. If you have some time to pass before your table becomes available, I can recommend a visit to the nearby Management art gallery on East Broadway.
… moreKatherine Sofge
Golden Diner is worth the hype – especially the Honey Butter pancakes and the Korean Fried chicken wings! We also ordered a pancake with the berry compote, but the honey butter glaze that they come standard with is absolute perfection on its own.
We (my brother – he’s the real MVP) arrived close to 9 to get in line and we were told we’d secured a table for our party of 4 for around 10am. About 30 minutes later we got a text that our table was ready, so we rushed back (we were within a 5 min walking distance).
Not only was the food incredible, but every staff member was kind, friendly and it felt like they were genuinely happy to be there.
We wish we would’ve ordered more off the menu as what he has was phenomenal, but there’s always next time. Get there early to wait in line for a table, or have a really cool brother like mine who will do it for you. 🙂
… moreWe (my brother – he’s the real MVP) arrived close to 9 to get in line and we were told we’d secured a table for our party of 4 for around 10am. About 30 minutes later we got a text that our table was ready, so we rushed back (we were within a 5 min walking distance).
Not only was the food incredible, but every staff member was kind, friendly and it felt like they were genuinely happy to be there.
We wish we would’ve ordered more off the menu as what he has was phenomenal, but there’s always next time. Get there early to wait in line for a table, or have a really cool brother like mine who will do it for you. 🙂
Kenny T
We went for the viral pancakes and wings, left with an over hour wait! We actually ended up ordering carryout, so we didn’t leave empty-handed. The pancakes were true to their hype, fluffy and thick and very tasty, but the honey butter was a bit over the top. Regular maple syrup was the move for me. Very very filling, so get the single if you are ordering other food. The Korean wings were crispy and very delicious, and pretty big. But the kitchen shorted us 2 wings as well as the daikon. Also had the Green Tea Coffee Cake and the Thai Tea Tres Leches dessert. Both were very average, say 6/10. Overall, I’d give it a 7.5 to 8/10, with the wings being the best overall.
… moreMichael Lue
We saw a huge line around the block near our hotel and it just prompted us to take a look, after looking at Google reviews, we noticed it’s a very popular brunch spot!
The pancakes were really nice and fluffy!
The Korean friend chicken was very crispy and saucy but honestly it wasn’t needed, the pancakes is what’s worth mentioning!
I highly recommend coming to line up pretty early if you want to try it out! (Like 9:45 AM is good enough) Don’t worry about the line, it goes quickly if you’re EARLY but you’ll be added to the wait-list if you come around 10:30 AM – this takes way longer and not recommended if you’re starving
… moreThe pancakes were really nice and fluffy!
The Korean friend chicken was very crispy and saucy but honestly it wasn’t needed, the pancakes is what’s worth mentioning!
I highly recommend coming to line up pretty early if you want to try it out! (Like 9:45 AM is good enough) Don’t worry about the line, it goes quickly if you’re EARLY but you’ll be added to the wait-list if you come around 10:30 AM – this takes way longer and not recommended if you’re starving
Firestrike
The pancake lived up to the hype!
If you’re going solo I’d definitely recommend the single stack because it’s already pretty big. I did not have to wait at all for a seat at the counter at ~11am on a Thursday as a solo diner.
I didn’t try any of the other dishes but the pancake itself was stellar! Texturally, it was next level. Soft, squishy, rich, and decadent is how I would describe it. It’s denser and heavier than a typical soufflé style pancake, and less egg-forward, but still impossibly fluffy and soft. The batter is nicely seasoned, not too sweet but still full of flavor, and the salty, dark sweetness of the honey maple butter ties everything together. The lemon zest is also a nice touch, brightening up the dish without steering it too far away from its flavor base.
I will say though, while I did like the berry compote, I don’t think it was worth the extra $4. It was a nice topping to have but the pancake was already more than delicious enough on its own. If the compote was a bit more acidic I might recommend it, but the way it was I wouldn’t suggest paying for it personally.
All in all the pancake was really awesome, and I think it would be a shame to miss it while in NYC!
(If Golden Diner is too crowded apparently they have a sister restaurant called “Golden Hof” which serves a very similar pancake… I haven’t been there yet though so I can’t say).
… moreIf you’re going solo I’d definitely recommend the single stack because it’s already pretty big. I did not have to wait at all for a seat at the counter at ~11am on a Thursday as a solo diner.
I didn’t try any of the other dishes but the pancake itself was stellar! Texturally, it was next level. Soft, squishy, rich, and decadent is how I would describe it. It’s denser and heavier than a typical soufflé style pancake, and less egg-forward, but still impossibly fluffy and soft. The batter is nicely seasoned, not too sweet but still full of flavor, and the salty, dark sweetness of the honey maple butter ties everything together. The lemon zest is also a nice touch, brightening up the dish without steering it too far away from its flavor base.
I will say though, while I did like the berry compote, I don’t think it was worth the extra $4. It was a nice topping to have but the pancake was already more than delicious enough on its own. If the compote was a bit more acidic I might recommend it, but the way it was I wouldn’t suggest paying for it personally.
All in all the pancake was really awesome, and I think it would be a shame to miss it while in NYC!
(If Golden Diner is too crowded apparently they have a sister restaurant called “Golden Hof” which serves a very similar pancake… I haven’t been there yet though so I can’t say).
Daniel Morales
I’ve heard people talk about this place and of course it’s all over social media. Today was my wife’s birthday and this was the place she HAD to try and it was WELL WORTH IT ! Food was absolutely amazing and the customer service was incredible as well. The wait was pretty long so if you’re coming by, it’s best to have something to do while you wait. But it’s worth the wait ! Pancakes and fried chicken and we also got the breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious . The server we had was amazing too, super nice and friendly and very accommodating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SPOT !
… morekayleigh
lined up 45 minutes before opening on a sunday morning to join the waitlist, and the wait was about an hour long for a party of 3. definitely worth trying at least once, since the food was quite good, and i’d recommend getting the largest allowed party size (6) if possible so you can try more dishes. my favorites were the chicken katsu club sandwich and the breakfast burrito – both were such a great blend of flavors
… moreAndre Barnes
Food was amazing, be prepared to wait because the food is so good you may wait an hour or two before you receive a text to be seated. I normally don’t care for pancakes, but the honey butter pancakes they make set the standard high and changed my mind! I travel and these are hands down the best pancakes I’ve ever had. You receive your food fast, the staff is very friendly and from what I saw, you can’t go wrong with any menu item. Highly recommend
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