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Westway Diner

614 9th Ave (bw W43/44th St)

614 9th Ave (bw W43/44th St)

+1 (212) 582-7661

https://www.instagram.com/westwaydiner/

https://www.westwaydiner.com/

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Opens at 7:00 AM

Since 1988, this family-owned institution has perfected the art of the classic American diner with an eight-page menu that satisfies every craving at any hour. The spacious interior features murals celebrating "Big Apple" life, while the extensive menu serves everything from fluffy pancakes and towering burgers to Greek specialties and comfort food classics. With breakfast available all day and portions that reflect New York's generous spirit, every meal delivers the authentic diner experience that locals depend on and visitors dream about discovering.

Westway Diner

Anyone who lives in Hell's Kitchen knows the only diner to go to in the hood is Westway. Sorry Galaxy, but no. I miss the old days where it was open 24/7. Reasonable prices and good food, this is the place to be. Oh, and it's got that Seinfeld thing too.

Ira Lee Collings

Well! What more is there to say except that, unless you want Chinese food, this is the place. They have and have always had everything on the menu! I love the Mediterranean touches. I love the choice of pasta. I love how quick they serve you when they are balancing six trays at once. And I love that they give me extra Bolognese sauce to take home. Yes. I LOVE the Westway Diner.

I go to Westway Diner almost daily. I love the staff, they feel like family to me. I am nurtured and taken care of there and I LOVE IT.

The best no-frills, classic NYC breakfast in the neighborhood. The coffee is in your hand practically before you sit down.

Hera Andre-Bergmann

Nothing compares to Westway Diner food and coffee any time of day. Always a go-to!

The last of a dying breed, an old fashioned diner — it’s wonderful!

I would consider this place my Cheers — where everyone knows your name! I will often have business meetings here because of how relaxed it is, and how friendly the waitstaff and owners are. I am also a sucker for breakfast all-day, so every time I come no matter what time of day or night, they already know I am most likely going to get the chocolate chip pancakes and a large iced coffee.

The Westway is by far my favorite diner in the city. It’s a classic no-nonsense place with fast and friendly service and consistently good food. I always feel comfortable when I’m there, which I think is the best indicator of a good diner.

Great neighborhood diner. A lot of Manhattan Plaza residents go there, so you see friends. It’s a great place to catch up and the owners are nice.

It’s just an old school diner that does its thing well. It’s faithfully served the neighborhood since the start of time!

It has an old-time New York neighborhood diner atmosphere with good food and service. I like the buzzy vibe — and its history as the real diner where Jerry Seinfeld and friends met for food.

Elizabeth McPherson

Westway is such a classic diner! The fairly curt and harried wait staff, fast service, the diner standards like burgers and omelettes… It is a go-to meeting place for me with friends, especially ones from out-of-town.

Seth Bisen-Hersh

The Westway is the best way! There’s no finer diner! I actually wrote a jingle once for my beloved diner, but I have never actually shared it with them. This is where I first met my sitcom collaborator because that’s where Jerry and Larry developed Seinfeld. It’s iconic.

Chris Henry Coffey

An absolute classic that should never go away ever ever ever.

30 years of eating with friends there

I love it! Great breakfasts and a great place to chat with friends over lunch. The service is excellent too.

Layla Law-Gisiko

This place is legend. Whether you’re in the mood for a burger with fries, a Reuben or a cup of coffee, this place is always perfect.

This is the birthplace of Seinfeld! SEINFELD!!!

Sharon Wheatley

Westway is my everything. We go there often, they know me by name, and they know what we order. My whole life I wanted to be a “regular” at a New York City diner, and now I have a “special order” that is just mine (chicken piccata, double helping of broccoli cooked in with the chicken, salad no onion, Diet Pepsi and a water with lemon).

Good food. Good prices.

Vicky Kuperman

First burger I had when I moved to the hood in 2001, and still my favorite.

Anyone who lives in Hell's Kitchen knows the only diner to go to in the hood is Westway. Sorry Galaxy, but no. I miss the old days where it was open 24/7. Reasonable prices and good food, this is the place to be. Oh, and it's got that Seinfeld thing too.

Ira Lee Collings

Well! What more is there to say except that, unless you want Chinese food, this is the place. They have and have always had everything on the menu! I love the Mediterranean touches. I love the choice of pasta. I love how quick they serve you when they are balancing six trays at once. And I love that they give me extra Bolognese sauce to take home. Yes. I LOVE the Westway Diner.

I go to Westway Diner almost daily. I love the staff, they feel like family to me. I am nurtured and taken care of there and I LOVE IT.

The best no-frills, classic NYC breakfast in the neighborhood. The coffee is in your hand practically before you sit down.

Hera Andre-Bergmann

Nothing compares to Westway Diner food and coffee any time of day. Always a go-to!

The last of a dying breed, an old fashioned diner — it’s wonderful!

I would consider this place my Cheers — where everyone knows your name! I will often have business meetings here because of how relaxed it is, and how friendly the waitstaff and owners are. I am also a sucker for breakfast all-day, so every time I come no matter what time of day or night, they already know I am most likely going to get the chocolate chip pancakes and a large iced coffee.

The Westway is by far my favorite diner in the city. It’s a classic no-nonsense place with fast and friendly service and consistently good food. I always feel comfortable when I’m there, which I think is the best indicator of a good diner.

Great neighborhood diner. A lot of Manhattan Plaza residents go there, so you see friends. It’s a great place to catch up and the owners are nice.

It’s just an old school diner that does its thing well. It’s faithfully served the neighborhood since the start of time!

It has an old-time New York neighborhood diner atmosphere with good food and service. I like the buzzy vibe — and its history as the real diner where Jerry Seinfeld and friends met for food.

Elizabeth McPherson

Westway is such a classic diner! The fairly curt and harried wait staff, fast service, the diner standards like burgers and omelettes… It is a go-to meeting place for me with friends, especially ones from out-of-town.

Seth Bisen-Hersh

The Westway is the best way! There’s no finer diner! I actually wrote a jingle once for my beloved diner, but I have never actually shared it with them. This is where I first met my sitcom collaborator because that’s where Jerry and Larry developed Seinfeld. It’s iconic.

Chris Henry Coffey

An absolute classic that should never go away ever ever ever.

30 years of eating with friends there

I love it! Great breakfasts and a great place to chat with friends over lunch. The service is excellent too.

Layla Law-Gisiko

This place is legend. Whether you’re in the mood for a burger with fries, a Reuben or a cup of coffee, this place is always perfect.

This is the birthplace of Seinfeld! SEINFELD!!!

Sharon Wheatley

Westway is my everything. We go there often, they know me by name, and they know what we order. My whole life I wanted to be a “regular” at a New York City diner, and now I have a “special order” that is just mine (chicken piccata, double helping of broccoli cooked in with the chicken, salad no onion, Diet Pepsi and a water with lemon).

Good food. Good prices.

Vicky Kuperman

First burger I had when I moved to the hood in 2001, and still my favorite.

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