I work in the area and usually order lunch from this diner, from the hot soups to the sandwiches and pasta dishes I just can't get enough. Recently I went in for lunch with my boyfriend and the staff was very friendly, we were told to seat where we like. The atmosphere is very cozy great for a date night or lunch with co workers. The beautiful fish tank and huge windows were some of favorites about this place. At night you can see the Empire State Building beautifully lighten.
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Kwame S.
"Standard Diner" I have visited this diner quite a few times and the service during the AM hours has been hit or mis. Like most nyc diners, the menu is full of various dishes - egg platers burgers, gyros, salads, surf and turf, desserts, etc. I will say that the French fries are fried perfectly. Also, the portions are very large. You could probably feed a small country with the amount of home-fries you get with the breakfast platters. The one this that kind of annoys me with this place is that it charges you for a soda if you get a seltzer water. I mean it is just carbonated water!!!! Other than that the place is fine and perfect if you do not know what you want to eat because EVERYTHING is served at this establishment.
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Timur S.
I am never go there again !!! I was there with my girl friend and we ordered a steak, they bring it in half hour and you can't even chew it!!!! I asked to call me a super and the don't even find him... Guys that work there they all Mexican and they don't even speak English good enought to take my order....
Large portion sizes. Quick service and order was brought to table hot and freshly made. Tried the Wilshire upon the reco of my server - avocado, chicken, bacon, swiss on ciabatta roll with fries, a small bowl of soup and a side of coleslaw and pickle. Nice people watching. I was eating alone and didn't feel rushed to turn over my table. Food is fairly priced and more than adequate though not amazing. Wanted to try dessert generally and pie specifically, but no room. I'd go back...eventually...but there's other places to try first.
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Jackie S.
I used to be a regular at Moonstruck's Murray Hill location because it was always a lot of food at decent prices, and I LOVED the massive salads. When I moved uptown and there was a Moonstruck nearby, I knew I had to try it...but it was a bit of a disappointment. My friend and I ordered delivery from Seamless and we both wanted the same roasted vegetable salad with chicken, but each with slight modifications (I wanted extra eggplant, she wanted to request no peppers). What kind of salad order on Seamless doesn't offer an "add grilled chicken" option? Baffling, I know, so when I wanted to write the special instructions I made it very clear to them to add the chicken and then adjust my total to reflect the added protein. Within minutes of placing my order they called me to tell me my order was incorrect and I explained the situation (though I already made it very clear in my directions but whatever, I'd rather get the RIGHT order than have to deal with hunger-induced anger if it arrives at my door all wrong). They told me they couldn't accept the charge on Seamless to adjust it, so they were recharging me for the whole thing. Fine, here's my credit card because I'm ordering food like they did in this city circa the mid 1990s. Anyway, after that fiasco, the food arrived almost an hour later (it was a Friday night) and yes, the salads were done correctly, but WHERE IS THE BREAD? Nope, none in sight. No pita for dipping to soak up the juices, and two very sad, hungry girls lingering amidst Midtown East. The salad was fine, though I like the ones from the Murray Hill location better, but SHEESH what a headache to get dinner!
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Hyeonji L.
I've been to this place more than 5 times for both breakfast and lunch not for dinner though. I liked this place because it is quiet and peaceful and reminds me of countryside diner but it is in East Village! The portion of food is huge and price is still reasonable. I always get burger and it comes with hips of fries, corn slaw and pickles. Breakfast special omelet was also huge and taste good. Will be back if I have to eat breakfast in EV!
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Amina A.
I ordered a menu item via seamless which said baked potato with cheddar cheese and broccoli. When I tasted it I had to spit it out because it burnt my mouth and tasted awful. I called the restaurant and asked them what was wrong. They said they changed the cheese to "spicy" cheese! So change the menu then!! My mouth is burning an hour later. Will not be calling them again.
(1)
Cessie C.
Had a lunch meeting there. Food is solid diner food. In and out.
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Kimberly Y.
Service isn't the best. I just wanted to order take-out, but found myself ignored for a decent while. Then when they took my order, they just gave me the receipt and left without saying anything. I ended up ordering a grilled vegetable salad to-go, which smelled a lot like a hot Chipotle bowl! It's probably the roasted peppers and onions, mmm. The vegetables tasted nearly as good as they smelled. Portions are decent, which explains the pricing. Not that the prices are outrageous, but there were definitely some items like $15 salads that I did not think were worth it especially for lunch... Easy solution: just avoid those!
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David X.
Great, reliable neighborhood diner. Great service. Nice decor. The burgers are particularly good.
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Kerri O.
Horrible service and food wasn't great. Were there on Sunday morning and hadn't looked at reviews on Yelp (mistake #1) but this place was very close to our hotel. Even though the place wasn't busy when we arrived, it was 10 minutes to be seated and then we waited another 15 just to catch the waiter's attention to order. Coffee took another 10 minutes! Place was terribly understaffed and even though egg dishes appear to be their specialty our eggs were way over cooked to the point they were barely edible. After notifying out waiter (another 20 min later) he apologized and said they could be re-made but it would be another 30 min at least! All in all, whole breakfast took about 2 hours which we really didn't have and waiter didn't even offer to remove the horrible eggs from the bill. We barely left any tip which we haven't done in YEARS.
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Steph C.
Had breakfast at Moonstruck around 9 am on a Thursday. The diner was half full at best when we walked in and during the duration of the time we were seated. The host was very friendly and the bus boy/ water filler was over with glasses of water almost immediately when we sat down. The good service stops at those two. We waited seven minutes to be approached by our waiter and even continued to wait after I made awkward eye contact with other members of the staff. When our server finally does show up we ordered our entire meal: three orders of specialty pancakes, two sides of bacon, a side of turkey sausage, and home fries. The food didn't take too long to come out but everything was just mediocre at best. The bacon was thick cut and had good flavor but was too soggy and the sausage had obviously been fried instead of grilled. The home fries never appeared and we didn't see our server with any type of consistency to make him aware that we never received them until we were almost done eating. They made their way on to the bill, but was taken off once pointed out. All in all service left some to be desired and the food sufficed in filling my stomach. Sit down breakfast options are limited in this portion of the city so I would probably return.
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Anne G.
This past weekend my friend and I ate there two times. First- we each ordered a breakfast sandwich on bagels instead of toast. Our order came out quickly and was hot. I ordered the turkey bacon which was ok. Too thin so the taste was minimal. Today we went back before our flight. I ordered scrambled eggs (excellent- creamy and prepared just right), bacon, and a bagel. Love the bagels. Ordered some to take home. My breakfast was filling. My friend had an omelet and enjoyed it. Service was great. Coffee refilled often. After having Blue Bottle- nothing compares.
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Christina M.
Just a regular diner. I had the turkey buger it was pretty good. Its a famous diner or at least i think it is.
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Michele J.
They have a very extensive menu! I recommend getting the chicken platter because you will be taking half of it home....it's a huge portion for a good price! I live a block away and during the winter have ordered delivery, which was quick and accurate.
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Jessica V.
Came in at 12pm for lunch. After being ignored by the host for a while, I ask for a table for three. He snaps at us to sit anywhere. Okay, we get a table. They were quick with the water and that's all the positive I have to say. Fries were soaking in grease. The "chicken souvlaki" was two thin greasy vile strips with a moldy piece of pita. My brothers bacon/egg & cheese sandwich came out as a BLT. Waitress couldn't be found for 15 mins. No apologies. Won't be back.
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Amanda O.
I have been coming to this diner for quite a while. It was always my go-to for comfort good, salads for lunch, delivery and casual quality brunches. Their delivery is quick and food is always hot. Their soups and sandwiches/burgers are great and fare perfectly through out the delivery process. Never soggy, messy, or anything else annoying that I have experienced with other diner deliveries before making this my go-to. I felt compelled to write a review though, because recently Moonstruck 58th has made some progressive changes that I've noticed over the past six months. First, management seems to have changed. I feel that the employees are more "on top" of things. I noticed from the past few times dining inside over the past few months that the store seems to run smoother. If you have been coming here for years you will know what type of difference I am talking about overall. Not sure if they changed ingredients, or what it is, but the food has been tasting higher quality. They also spruced up and changed around their brunch menu (highly recommended for brunch, same fun menu items you get at fancy brunch places for more portion and half the cost lol ) What has impressed me most the past few weeks is that they seem to have changed their bread. Their bagels are now so fresh and completely different than what they used to be, and what the typical diner bagel is. They have bagels that taste straight out of your favorite bagel store. Fluffy quality on the inside, crisp and nice on the outside. And their burgers now are on a new type of brioche bun. Ciabatta is so good too. Keep up the great work Moonstruck!! Must try: new bagels, matzah ball soup, Cobb salad, anything on breakfast menu, salmon (surprisingly great seafood!)
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Peter C.
Ok, so far they don't take the posted coupon. Grrrrr.... The staff is generally nice and the menu is quite large. The place is tasteful and clean. Food: good, basic fare - no complaints
(4)
Zoe B.
Hands down best diner in New York! We live around the corner and come here all the time. The service is excellent and the servings are HUGE. Also, fresh and healthy.
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Scott M.
I used to come here all the time, now rarely. Recent visit reminded me why. Waitress is nice but owner is never around and the result is terrible kitchen. If you enjoy bacon that tastes like rubber, or toast that is not even put in toaster, then this is your place. Oh.. And try ordering delivery after 8pm and have "juan" hang up on you. Much better places nearby.
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Greg S.
Enjoyed the Wyoming Burger (deluxe) and it was a large burger with plenty of fries - almost too much food for lunch but the burger tasted great. My friend got the Wilshire sandwich with waffle fries and it was equally a large portion for lunch. Menu seemed like your standard range of diner options and at a good price. Would definitely recommend Moonstruck!
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Jon S.
I had a half day off in NYC and fancied a bit of diner far for lunch. I brought up the old Yelpinator, and was on my way. I was told to sit wherever I wanted and grabbed a seat near a TV to watch Sportscenter a bit. The waitress showed up and we had a bit of a conversation on iced tea (fresh brewed, no flavor) and I was brought one rather quickly. Iced tea was mostly up to snuff. It was fresh, but had a bit of a coffee flavor mixed in. Someone brewed the tea with the coffee gear. Tsk, tsk. I ordered a waffle, 2 eggs over easy, and turkey sausage. The food came out rather quickly and was piping hot. It was nice because the butter melted on the waffle very easily. All 3 of my food items were great. Eggs were cooked perfectly, waffle was nice, and the turkey sausages tasted as good as they possibly could. Why the 1 Star missing? After my food was dropped, I didn't have any contact at all with the staff. Not once did they come by to check on me, or re-fill my iced tea that was obviously empty. It's too bad because everything was going so well. I even gave "the eyes" a few times to the waitress and the busboy. No luck. The prices were reasonable for being in NYC. I wish that the waitress had just re-filled my iced tea once. Then I would have walked out super stoked.
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Rosaly H.
So I stopped into here the other day for their brunch. The place was smaller than we expected, which was fine, and the decor was a colorful industrial style. A very causal environment, very typical to what you would expect in a diner. So it was $14.95 for the brunch special which included: 1. Fruit salad 2. Coffee 3. Juice (or mimosa for $1 more) 4. Entree 5. Eggs (whatever style you like) 6. Meat (I.e bacon, sausage, etc.) It was great for the price. The good was alright. I had the Belgian waffle and bacon. The service was nice, it wasn't very busy when we arrived so we didn't have to wait at all and the server came over immediately. The food and out really quickly and the servers were just a few feet away and more than happy to help out I. Any way they could. There is nothing that truly makes this place stand out. But I do give it four stars for it's awesome service and prices considering the area.
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John R.
Good service. I had garden salad and meatloaf. Both were fine.
(3)
Lish L.
Breakfast was horrible. Iced coffee was NOT good. I got eggs Benedict that had a whole block of feta cheese in it and gigantic spinach that was not chopped so it was huge and stringy. English muffin was so soggy before I could even get into my plate, potatoes would have been good if they were fully cooked, but they were not. Cute name horrible food. Waitress was good though. Really disappointing.
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Annie R.
We stopped in here for a quick bit after work and the decor is pleasing to the eye. They have a flat screen, but it's very small and uncomfortable to watch from where it placed near the ceiling, it's probably about 26" and it's too far up to watch easily. TV is not a big deal to me during dinner, however, I don't see the point of having the TV if it's hard for people to watch. The waiter was polite and came around a lot. Now, the food, I would say that the food is ok at best. My boyfriend had the burger and waffle fries and I had the grilled cheese and we both agreed that the food was just ok. Nothing that would compel you to return on a regular basis.
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Heather M.
The only thing that saved this place from a zero-star rating was a very friendly/helpful waitress at the end of a very frustrating situation. My friends and I ended up here after having no luck in our attempt to find another breakfast joint that was supposed to be in the same area. Upon walking in, we waited about 15 minutes for a table since it's a small place and it was around the breakfast rush (no big deal, we weren't in a hurry). However, what occurred after that was unacceptable. After looking at their extensive menu, I ended ordering a veggie omelet sans cheese with egg whites only (I needed something healthy after three days in NYC). When my omelet arrived, however, it clearly was made with whole eggs. When I brought this up to our waiter, he shrugged it off and walked away (WHAT?!). I quickly called him back and pointed out how the omelet was yellow, not white. He sort of looked at me and then went over to speak with the cook. He came back a few minutes later and said that the cook said it was made with egg whites only. He then went to walk away again! I stopped him, AGAIN, and asked why the omelet was yellow if it only had eggWHITES?! At this point my companions chimed in that it clearly was made with whole eggs. I then asked if I could get it remade (egg white only this time). The waiter said they didn't do that, and WALKED away again!! Needless to say i was frustrated, so I called over a waitress who was passing by. I explained to her the situation... she took one look at the omelet, rolled her eyes, and exclaimed that this happens ALL the time (I think she was venting). She then apologized and took the plate back to the kitchen... when she returned, she said she was having the cook make another one and she put a rush on it (since by then everyone else at my table was finished with their meal). A few minutes later I had a new piping hot omelet in front of me that clearly was made with only egg whites. I was so excited that I dove right in... until about halfway through when I found a three inch black hair (not a pube thank goodness). Needless to say, I immediately pushed my plate away, instantly losing my appetite. Now, I can't say it was done deliberately, but I'm pretty sure it was. I probably should have complained, but by that time I was so over it that I just paid my tab and walked out. Never again!!
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Canny F.
I ordered the grilled mixed veggies on garlic bread and it was nothing special. This is something I could whip up in a few minutes. The veggie wrap was okay, there was no sauce to it and I'm not a fan of dry sandwiches. Of course the mushrooms gave it a little moisture but it wasn't enough.
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Michael T.
Moonstruck is a NY diner to which I will not return. The food was good enough to be mediocre (although the fries had this crappy stuff on them I didn't like) but the service was horrendous. It was about 2:30 pm, no one else was eating and I still had to get up twice to ask for napkins and water. This moon is waning.
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Derek S.
Stopped going here well more than a year ago. Last time was here late night with friends, the place was just absolutely filthy. Multiple bugs kept flying into our food. It was rated a "C" shortly there after. It currently has an "A" rating but I won't go back. Now I go to Plaza Diner on 2nd Ave.
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Dos T.
We went here around August 2012 t to use a restaurant.com certificate. Our waitress was great but the problems began as soon as we sat down. Wifey takes a big sip of her water to see brown funk in the bottom of the glass. Not a spot, but about the size of a quarter with floaty pieces in the water. Should have left then but wifey was hungry. As she's eating her spinach pie she pulls a hard piece out of her mouth & it is a piece of GLASS the size of a finger nail (not the size of a nail clipping, the size of a whole nail).
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John B.
Meh....make that 2.5 stars. Predictably mediocre food but somewhat conveniently located. Service was fair to be fair but that's no great shakes for this here NYC, if you know what I mean! Moonstrike.....only if you don't have a better option.
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Designing E.
Strange place ordering late breakfast ... Wanted side of scrambled eggs and a plain hamburger patty... All of which they have but they couldn't do any sides I would have to pay for scrambled eggs which comes with home fries and toast and a hamburger which comes with a bun lettuce tomato and fries... Sooo... Not a typical neighborhood diner
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Nicholas E.
Looking for a quick tasty brunch and that's what I got. Service was rapid, and the waitress was honest and helpful when exploring menu options. I had a standard Greek omelet with spinach and it was tasty (although the spinach was clearly from a can). The seating was stainless steel and a little uncomfortable. But overall it was a standard diner experience with quick, hot food for reasonable prices.
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Evan A.
I don't have a lot to say. Standard diner breakfast with pretty bad service.
(2)
Dan S.
This place is very hit or miss. Sometimes very good , Sometimes not good at all. Very Quick delivery.
(3)
James A.
They do not honor the Yelp coupon / discount! Because of this I felt like I was being ripped off. Waitress claimed to not have any idea what it was, which is hard to believe seeing that other reviewers had the same exact issue. Besides that- below average diner food and uncomfortable middle school cafeteria-like aluminum seating.
(1)
Onnicha G.
Clean, spacious, with friendly servers. Food is good, worth the price. Portions are big, shareable. Interesting dinner menu, with many options to choose from. Prices are decent. French fries are a MUST here! So good!
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Thomas J.
THEY DO NOT HONOR YELP DISCOUNT! Tried using this and no one knew about it. They said someone tried to use it before and they had no idea where they are getting it. The guy even suggested maybe it was another diner. However, I did come here because it had a 20% discount so I felt misled. PROS. Great place to eat. Service is fast. Atmosphere is great. Portions are big. A lot to choose from. CONS. Very hot. a litte cluttered. Certain specials were not delivered with the right sides or the actual sides at all. Although it is a big menu only certain things are offered throughout the day.
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Tammy L.
I had a terrible meal here with friends. There was a large group of us eating before an event. There were a group of 10 of us, so I called ahead. Since we were getting there at 6pm on a Tuesday night, I was told it shouldn't be a problem. The woman I talked to said that she would let whoever worked the next day to set up the table for us before we got there even though they didn't take reservations. We got there, and the table wasn't set up. Not a big deal, because they fixed it for us in about 2 mins. Things started out normally, our drink orders were taken, and we received them pretty quickly. But that's when things started to go awry. We ordered our food and waited. And waited. And waited. At 6:40 when no one had received their salads or soups and we had somewhere to be at 7:15, I finally asked the waitress for them. She told me that they'd be out in a second. Then she proceeded to bring out soups one at a time while we waited. So it took about 6 minutes to deliver 5 hot soups. And then we finally got our salads as well. Then we waited some more. Our food came around 7, but some of it was really cold. One of my friends ordered pancakes, but they failed to bring her butter or syrup. After she asked for the 3rd time, she had to ask a different staff member who wandered by for them. She told him that she'd like to eat her food before it was cold. One of my friends ordered a gyro, and it came without tzatziki sauce. She asked for some, and she was given a thick, mayonnaise like container. When she told them that this was tartar, not tzatiki, they INSISTED that it was tzatziki and that this was what they always gave customers who asked for it. At that point, the waitress suggested she used the watered down balsamic or blue cheese that was already on the table instead of providing the real tzatziki. I ordered chicken parm and it was HORRIBLE. The sauce was really bitter. I've never had trouble finishing it. There were so many problems, I can't even explain them all. One of our favorites that made us laugh, was that about 20 mins after we ordered, the waitress came out of the kitchen to tell us that they couldn't make baked ziti. Yes, they had pasta. Yes, they had sauce. Yes, they had mozzarella cheese. But no, they could not make ziti. So she asked for pasta with sauce and cheese melted on it. We figure that they must make their ziti and freeze it and just pop it in the oven when someone wants it, and they were out of the pre-made variety. It was so strange! We also were told from one server that she'd bring us soda cans because the soda fountain was acting up, and then someone else brought us soda refills from the fountain. Just error after error. Anyway, I will NEVER go back to this diner. DISGUSTING food, awful service. Don't do it!
(1)
Susan L.
I ate lunch there today and was very pleased. I had one of their "pasta favorites" - the shrimp and pesto ravioli - which came with a cup of soup (I chose the creamy spinach). The soup was very tasty and the pasta dish was *delicious*! Really, their pesto was excellent and they didn't stint on the ravioli or shrimp. I notice it's listed at $12.50 on their online and takeout menus, but it was only $10.95 on the regular menu (perhaps that's the lunch price). Everyone who worked there was friendly, the place was *spotless* (including the restroom), and I had a window table (very nice for a sunny, bitterly cold day). The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because the server never checked back with me during my meal (I would have liked more water, but I didn't bother waylaying him) and because I had to ask a second time for the check. Still, though, he was pleasant.
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Mike S.
Went here a few times. Normally the food is OK and the service is OK. Tonight I went and was surprised they didn't offer they Yelp discount on their page. I was told the manager said they don't take it. Then why is it offered? Anyway, as I said the food was OK. The service was pretty bad. Had to ask for water and only received one glass, check was produced right after dinner without asking how it was or if I wanted anything else. I actually wanted some iced tea as I didn't have any water to drink. Disappointing.
(1)
Joel S.
I enjoyed this place a lot. Service was fast. Food was good, not great, but I left very satisfied. Best part about this place is the ambience. The scenery and tiles and everything is very cool and they have a big fish tank in the back. It was cool to go to a legit New York style little diner, not touristy or anything. Recommend if you want an authentic diner. Little pricey but not horrible.
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Jay D.
Good place for a burger. I also enjoyed the pickle and coleslaw beforehand, and I am not a pickle guy.
(3)
Brie P.
My friend and I are both huge diner fans. Unfortunately, Moonstruck turned out to be an awful, awful place to get a late-night snack. The service was atrocious, and the waiter - who could not decipher what I meant by 'home fries' - was not even cute. This is the type of place where you could ask for a meatball and get a cheesecake. I felt like the waiter took our order, then served us whatever was closest to him in the kitchen. Next time I'll make my eggs myself.
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Tessie V.
I always pass by this place and have been dying to go since i was a kid. Finally I was in the area and stopped in. The manager or somebody was on the phone for a while talking while I waited to place my order. Then I finally placed my order for a slice of pie. The pie literally was disgusting. I paid four dollars for a slice of pie and the pie wasn't good. I don't plan on ever coming back. How sad. Overpriced!!
(1)
Jess L.
definitely did the job at 2am New Years morning. I had the California omelet, which was satisfying. Service was fast. I liked the large windows. The prices were nothing to write home about. Still, it will still ring in my memories
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Frank P.
Good food but took too long when it wasn't even busy
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Lily G.
I had two eggs with homefries, and orange juice. It's not spectacular, and the fries were a bit greasy. But the food came quickly and was hot. The waitress was friendly. I'll go again if I am in the area.
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Ellie W.
I can only speak for their milkshakes, but...the're just ok. Kind of "good relative to what other spots are open in the middle of the night" ok. Frothy and thick, they're great for when you're craving a shake but can't get to Shake Shack...
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Michele G.
Fine.... like 2 years later we finally get over our trauma and decide to order food from them (I don't even remember whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner). They got the smoothies right and those had ice cream in them so I'm assuming the milkshake was the freakiest of freak accidents to occur. I still never think to order from them first and they're so close I wish I could.
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Erni V.
OK this will be a simple review, i grew up on Greek diners, i love Greek diners and i miss Greek diners when i'm not in NYC. I will review Greek diners by their Spanakopita, spinach pie because its not expensive and should be fairly easy to make. Moonstruck has the best priced spinach pie and it was tasty but im pretty sure it was made days before i ordered it i think if you caught this pie right out the oven it would be a phyllo treat because it was very tasty, good flavors from the spinach and the feta cheese but the pastry was hard and stiff, either way still better than other meals i have had in the UES. Whole foods just opened and as the ads all around town say, "this changes everything" i hope not. i would miss the diners if they bent to the will of the giant and "changed" the way they do things! bottomless coffee, great burgers, endless menus(where do they even store all that fish) and consistantly good Greek food is a staple of NYC!
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Gina S.
Disclaimer: I do not live in NYC so my knowledge of how diners operate in the city is limited. So we went here as a plan B after the first brunch spot was going to take too long. The food was fine- I created a breakfast wrap with egg whites and veggies and the side of potatoes were good (my 'well done' requests was acknowledged). The prices were alright, except why do I have to pay for an iced tea refill?!?! This was the 2nd time I experienced this while in the city. I wouldn't die to go back here, but if you're looking for a place to grab a bite, this one should do.
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Jen G.
This was my 2nd (and last) visit to this moonstruck. I had been here for brunch a few years ago and it was okay, but yesterday was terrible. I ordered eggs benedict with hollandaise on the side (for calorie concious purposes) and salad instead of hash browns. Well, I've never been so happy I ordered something on the side before because whatever was in the bowl of "hollandaise" was so disgusting looking I almost vomited. It was the color of nacho cheese and full of lumps. I also never got any type of salad dressing, which every other moonstruck brings out automatically, so it took me until everyone was almost done to catch our waiter and ask for it. Noone else at the table seemed impressed with what they ordered, either. I love the moonstruck on 3rd Ave and the one on Madison is pretty good, too. I suggest the owners of moonstruck consider some changes at this location as I'd hate to see it ruin the reputaion of their good locations!.
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Steven A.
This is one of the best diners in the city for the expectation of diner food, atmosphere and price. I would recommend getting an omelette and attach it with french fries, I've had just about every one of their omeletes here and they are all incredibly tasty, but I always crave a good western omelette (ham, cheese and broccoli). The wait service here is excellent, except to be well taken care of and have your water and coffee constantly refilled. The price is really what makes this place excellent, since it is a full meal in the East Village for under $10. They are also open 24 hours so this is a great place to attend if your leaving the bar.
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andrea p.
The best diner in the area !
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MW H.
ZERO stars for this establishment. After searching forever for a place that could satisfy my afternoon eggs benedict craving, i landed at Moonstruck. Once I walked in, I noticed an unpleasant odor (think raid/rodent repellent). Unfortunately I suppressed my gut instinct which told me to flee and instead placed my order. As expected, my gut was right and the food was terrible - the eggs Benedict that id dreamed of all morning would've been tastier if it were cardboard. And to top things off, they refused to accept my 20% off Yelp coupon. When the waiter asked the manager to come speak with us, we could hear him screaming in the back that he would not come out. We were the only patrons in there at the time. Terrible food, service, atmosphere. Avoid at all cost!
(1)
Stephen T.
Don't try to redeem the Yelp offer because they say you have to print it even though the offer says you only have to show. It's a total scam and service is bad with mediocre food - that a million diners in NYC serve. Complete failure all the way around. Only redeeming quality was nice host and cheesy 80s on the radio.
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Opinionated B.
On a scale of new york city, this place is average good. But, I come here all the time because it's convenient, there's always room, they have everything you could possibly crave on a Sunday morning, and their salads are bangin'! Oh, and plus one, they have sanitary hand wipes for all you germaphobes out there
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Namrata A.
- Gaudy - Small - Definitely the food is mediocre Try some other diner!
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Are M.
I felt like everything I touched made my hands greasy. Like nothing was clean. It was just an overall gross feeling and the food was nothing to brag about.
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Arben S.
On my block! Love it!
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Ian B.
Aloof service, huge prices and mediocre grub make this a lousy choice. They find new ways to disappoint with even the simplest of items. You can do a lot better in the 'hood (Madison, Morning Star, Ritz, Hamilton...heck at the Plaza across the street at least the people are nice). And you won't feel like you just underwent a colonoscopy when you get the check. Can I be clearer than this? AVOID THE MOONSTRUCK DINER BECAUSE IT SUCKS HARD.
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Olta M.
Quick but rude waitress. I tried the egg Benedict and was ok. A little expensive for a diner.
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Tammy R.
Great fast service. Food was yummy! Large portions.
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Jake S.
Service: Absolutely horrible. Waited over an hour for our food. Had to ask repeatedly for drink refills and was told by the cashier that it was impossible to split our check... Food: Decent, very typical diner food but not worth the headache
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Helen T.
I consider this diner one of the better ones in Manhattan. When I went there at night, I felt like I was sitting inside a fish tank because of all the retro decorations. The menu is huge and the orders are huge too. They have the best rice pudding and I found the service to be decent. I asked for a special order and they accomodated me. I also came here for breakfast once and the breakfast was delicious. They also have tasty coffee.
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Kris R.
Such an amazing atmosphere, as well as diner experience overall. Servers are very friendly and helpful, service is fast and on-point. Try the french fries and the omelets. Salads are HUGE.
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Adam M.
It's a diner. It does what a diner is supposed to do. Gives you cheap food and a cheap price. I lost 3 years of my life after devouring my monstrous burger and a pound of french fries... But I don't care because it cost me $9.
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Mike D.
I ate at Moonstruck last night. After finally getting a waiter, I ordered a waffle with a coffee milk shake. My friend ordered two eggs with home fries. I received a waffle with a chocolate milk shake. My friend received two eggs with french fries. No water. I told the waiter that my friend ordered home fries. He told us they only served french fries at night; after we had already ordered and received our food. After the waiter left, I noticed that my shake was chocolate. 10 minutes after not seeing him, and thirsty, I drank said shake. When he resurfaced, I told him the shake was chocolate. He replied 'That's impossible.' I had him smell the cup and he said 'Well, you should've said something earlier'. Lame. Lame. Lame.
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Lara R.
I'd been curious about this place for a while, so figured it was time to give it a go. Typical diner. Huge menu. What to eat? What to eat? Tough decision with the variety. I ended up with their turkey burger. Quite good! Pretty standard diner fare, but good-sized portions and outstanding service. I have to say, I think my server there was probably the most attentive one I've ever had, save a very very pricey restaurant where such service should be a no-brainer. I'll be back here for sure to try more of the extensive menu.
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Melanie Rose P.
My tummy hurts today. It took me 3 1/2 hours to decide what I could eat for lunch. I settled on the chicken rice soup (delivered) from Moonstruck and it was the best sick food I could have hoped for. 100% homemade with pieces of chicken, veggies and just the right amount of rice. Good job, Moonstruck! I didn't throw up. :)
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Rob G.
We were searching for a good deli in this area but as it was raining hard and we were getting wet and hungry we ducked into this place. I had the pastrami sandwich and my wife had the open face corned beef. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and big portions. This place is not what we would call a diner out in Seattle. More like a 'grill' than anything. Service was decent enough and I thought the prices were reasonable. I see some reviewers clearly don't like this place but I think the Yelp overall rating of 3 1/2 stars is about right.
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Ryan S.
Good clean diner. Great salads, ok burgers, quick delivery.
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Kristine V.
Delicious french fries. Good burgers, but they are HUGE. Nice service. Very clean with good decor. Not a greasy spoon, which is nice.
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Connie L.
Eh. I think that sums up the food and the service. The food was decent, served in generous portions. Service wasn't remarkable, but the food came out quickly and our waiter was friendly.
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Matt M.
Great food, friendly staff and just an all around good time. Fantastic bloody mary's with just the right amount of kick. Good place to go late night or in the morning. There's no hangover their food can't cure.
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Rahul P.
I had Mediterranean omlette and toast with home fries and my girlfriend ordered a club sandwich. The portions are smaller than what one would expect from NJ diners but still huge, especially the club sandwich. The flavours aren't anything to gush about, but overall the food is good. The service was fast but curt. The decor is very post-modernist and reminded me of the MoCA in the neighbourhood. In one sentence this is a reasonable place to eat in if you find yourself in the area and looking for diner food but nothing to seek out.
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Jennie A.
I've been here a few times and the service is always slow. The breakfast food is fairly good, but nothing above average for a diner. I ordered a pasta dish with cheese once and it looked like someone boiled the pasta, threw sauce from a jar on it, put cheese on top and microwaved it. It was disgusting.
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Daniel M.
This place has consistently gone downhill since I moved to this neighborhood. It's been closed by the health dept. at least once in the past couple of years and I'm now giving it a last review. I'm not coming back. It smells bad. The waitress is slow and rude. The food is sub-par with battered French fries which are bad. Goodbye moonstruck. I'm not coming back.
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Michael E.
Moonstruck on 58th and 2nd never fails. This is my go-to diner and I probably eat here twice a week. The food is better than what you would expect out of a diner and the staff is attentative and friendly.
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Stefanie D.
It's kinda cheesy looking and the metal booths make NO sense, but it's the best diner in the area. One of the best affordable sit down breakfasts too. Had an egg white omelette and hash browns. Really good. Coffee was good but it could be more hot! I'll go back for sure.
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Matt J.
Moonstruck is a diner I don't have anything bad to say about, but nothing exceptionally good, either. It's a little bit cramped in its layout, making it a little difficult to bring a group to. I've been there 3 times or so though over the last year, so it clearly has some appeal. I'd have to say the best stuff they seem to have in there is breakfast and dessert. The small space does make it somewhat intimate, perhaps a good place to take a date for a piece of cake after a nice evening...or maybe breakfast the morning after that nice evening. ;-)
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jeff o.
a very clean very nice place to enjoy a diner dinner. the food was very good. the waiter was very nice and made all of the substitutions and changes with a smile. i plan going back here often. this place was awesome
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John B.
Okay, so now I'm going on three weeks here in the city and moonstruck is 1/2 a block from my door: I have to eat there sometimes. But, lo and behold this past visit (two days ago) for a late breakfast at 11:30 AM was flawless--if such a word ever applied to a diner. In truth, compared to what I've experienced thus far, almost anything would be flawless here, but to be honest, there wasn't a hitch, and i suppose, based on the standards I've been experiencing thus far throughout the city, that's par for the course. This time we had a new, fresh-faced waiter who was attentive, polite, and only needed to be asked to refill our drinks a couple of times and to take our money, outside of that, what do you expect? I had my infamous cheese omelette and it actually had meted cheese inside this time, not under the eggs and on top of the plate! The potatoes were fine, and the toast was perfect. I do not like the sausage here. It is deep fried I think and from some creature or cut I am unaware of, and while it is uniform and always perfect in size and texture, it has no flavor. Makes me thinks of Soylent Green! Our Polish friend now looks at me with suspicion. I blew it there but perhaps she'll come around. The short waiter with the rooster hairdo and I have been bonding over women's soccer. He's not a bad chap. All in all a visit that went without incident, which is much needed as we were counting on this place to be a staple for us.
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Nicole H.
Nothing about this place particularly stands out as awesome, except that their servers are on top of their stuff. They fill your water/coffee practically every time you take a sip and are very speedy at getting you your food. (Which I'm not so sure is a good thing.) Big portions, large menu, affordable, breakfast served all day, and decent food.
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Geoffrey S.
One of the best diners I've been to in the city, and relatively reasonably priced too.
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Katie H.
Decent diner. It looked pretty clean and isn't like one of the throwback old fashioned diners. I liked that. The bathroom made me feel like I was in an airplane. Standard diner food. Nothing stood out. Coffee was okay.
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Heath R.
Met a friend here for breakfast before going into work. He got two eggs, scrambled, with wheat toast and potatoes. I got two eggs, over medium, with wheat toast and potatoes. Everything was pretty good! The egg whites were fluffy, so whatever they do in the kitchen worked out OK. The potatoes were a little on the down side -- too many, kinda dry, cooled off quickly. I frankly didn't eat them. But everything else was good and hella affordable. I'd go back if in the area. The coffee was good, too. Start with the coffee.
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Noy K.
4am and it's busy. i'm hungry and drunk. perfect place to grub before you head home. good location. easy to find.... i can't remember the rest. the decor, prices, or service. too drunk. but i guess it did the job. because i didn't starve to death. and i'm home yelping.
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Mark K.
Moonstruck is pretty solid. You have to take it for what it is; a diner. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, it's classic American fare. The type of food they have is pretty hard to mess up. The prices aren't bad either. When you're hungry and all else fails this spot will do.
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Layla C.
As far as diners go, this one is a keeper. Fast delivery, huge portions. If you stop in, you'll find its rarely crowded but never empty. Always perfect for a cheap, quick bite with friends or when you're on your own.
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Krista J.
This little diner by my house has quickly become a favorite dining spot! I've been here for brunch twice in the past month and then again for dinner last night. I'm partial to the turkey burger deluxe, with my only complaint being that there are always TOO many french fries. I also highly recommend the french toast, and the pizza burger. The next thing I'm dying to try is the chicken fingers...a diner staple that is actually very difficult to get right. I want to see how well my favorite diner handles the breaded chicken strips! Mostly I love this place because of it's location on 58th St. and 2nd Ave. It's never too busy, but never empty either. It's the kind of place you can bring friends for a quick bite, or a place where you can go on the weekend for some eggs and bacon while you read the Sunday paper. The decor is fabulous...a very modern style with lots of silver metal booths and psychedelic tiles on the walls and table tops. Going to the Moonstruck Diner is always fun!
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David S.
Great food...FAST!!! Friendly service and decently priced... Always great for those late nights!
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L A.
the food is alright. but the service is so attentive. and i love how fast everything came out. great night to end your night!
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Fresh Meadows, NY, 11366
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Denelle D.
I work in the area and usually order lunch from this diner, from the hot soups to the sandwiches and pasta dishes I just can't get enough. Recently I went in for lunch with my boyfriend and the staff was very friendly, we were told to seat where we like. The atmosphere is very cozy great for a date night or lunch with co workers. The beautiful fish tank and huge windows were some of favorites about this place. At night you can see the Empire State Building beautifully lighten.
(5)Kwame S.
"Standard Diner" I have visited this diner quite a few times and the service during the AM hours has been hit or mis. Like most nyc diners, the menu is full of various dishes - egg platers burgers, gyros, salads, surf and turf, desserts, etc. I will say that the French fries are fried perfectly. Also, the portions are very large. You could probably feed a small country with the amount of home-fries you get with the breakfast platters. The one this that kind of annoys me with this place is that it charges you for a soda if you get a seltzer water. I mean it is just carbonated water!!!! Other than that the place is fine and perfect if you do not know what you want to eat because EVERYTHING is served at this establishment.
(3)Timur S.
I am never go there again !!! I was there with my girl friend and we ordered a steak, they bring it in half hour and you can't even chew it!!!! I asked to call me a super and the don't even find him... Guys that work there they all Mexican and they don't even speak English good enought to take my order....
(1)Sharfi F.
If there were ZERO stars, I would give them zero stars. Overpriced for a neighborhood diner, they served me GREEN french fries!! GROSS!!! SUPER bad for your health, green potatoes are really bad for you. I showed them the green fries and the "management" were blasé... In fact, I was dismissed as a "silly woman" by the thugs running this shop. Don't go there - especially not late at night, it's NOT SAFE and certainly not hospitable. Eventually, they changed my fries but their attitude about the ordeal didn't change. I'm going to Lyric Diner for my next late night meal - this place isn't worth it.
(1)Beetle S.
Large portion sizes. Quick service and order was brought to table hot and freshly made. Tried the Wilshire upon the reco of my server - avocado, chicken, bacon, swiss on ciabatta roll with fries, a small bowl of soup and a side of coleslaw and pickle. Nice people watching. I was eating alone and didn't feel rushed to turn over my table. Food is fairly priced and more than adequate though not amazing. Wanted to try dessert generally and pie specifically, but no room. I'd go back...eventually...but there's other places to try first.
(3)Jackie S.
I used to be a regular at Moonstruck's Murray Hill location because it was always a lot of food at decent prices, and I LOVED the massive salads. When I moved uptown and there was a Moonstruck nearby, I knew I had to try it...but it was a bit of a disappointment. My friend and I ordered delivery from Seamless and we both wanted the same roasted vegetable salad with chicken, but each with slight modifications (I wanted extra eggplant, she wanted to request no peppers). What kind of salad order on Seamless doesn't offer an "add grilled chicken" option? Baffling, I know, so when I wanted to write the special instructions I made it very clear to them to add the chicken and then adjust my total to reflect the added protein. Within minutes of placing my order they called me to tell me my order was incorrect and I explained the situation (though I already made it very clear in my directions but whatever, I'd rather get the RIGHT order than have to deal with hunger-induced anger if it arrives at my door all wrong). They told me they couldn't accept the charge on Seamless to adjust it, so they were recharging me for the whole thing. Fine, here's my credit card because I'm ordering food like they did in this city circa the mid 1990s. Anyway, after that fiasco, the food arrived almost an hour later (it was a Friday night) and yes, the salads were done correctly, but WHERE IS THE BREAD? Nope, none in sight. No pita for dipping to soak up the juices, and two very sad, hungry girls lingering amidst Midtown East. The salad was fine, though I like the ones from the Murray Hill location better, but SHEESH what a headache to get dinner!
(3)Hyeonji L.
I've been to this place more than 5 times for both breakfast and lunch not for dinner though. I liked this place because it is quiet and peaceful and reminds me of countryside diner but it is in East Village! The portion of food is huge and price is still reasonable. I always get burger and it comes with hips of fries, corn slaw and pickles. Breakfast special omelet was also huge and taste good. Will be back if I have to eat breakfast in EV!
(5)Amina A.
I ordered a menu item via seamless which said baked potato with cheddar cheese and broccoli. When I tasted it I had to spit it out because it burnt my mouth and tasted awful. I called the restaurant and asked them what was wrong. They said they changed the cheese to "spicy" cheese! So change the menu then!! My mouth is burning an hour later. Will not be calling them again.
(1)Cessie C.
Had a lunch meeting there. Food is solid diner food. In and out.
(3)Kimberly Y.
Service isn't the best. I just wanted to order take-out, but found myself ignored for a decent while. Then when they took my order, they just gave me the receipt and left without saying anything. I ended up ordering a grilled vegetable salad to-go, which smelled a lot like a hot Chipotle bowl! It's probably the roasted peppers and onions, mmm. The vegetables tasted nearly as good as they smelled. Portions are decent, which explains the pricing. Not that the prices are outrageous, but there were definitely some items like $15 salads that I did not think were worth it especially for lunch... Easy solution: just avoid those!
(3)David X.
Great, reliable neighborhood diner. Great service. Nice decor. The burgers are particularly good.
(5)Kerri O.
Horrible service and food wasn't great. Were there on Sunday morning and hadn't looked at reviews on Yelp (mistake #1) but this place was very close to our hotel. Even though the place wasn't busy when we arrived, it was 10 minutes to be seated and then we waited another 15 just to catch the waiter's attention to order. Coffee took another 10 minutes! Place was terribly understaffed and even though egg dishes appear to be their specialty our eggs were way over cooked to the point they were barely edible. After notifying out waiter (another 20 min later) he apologized and said they could be re-made but it would be another 30 min at least! All in all, whole breakfast took about 2 hours which we really didn't have and waiter didn't even offer to remove the horrible eggs from the bill. We barely left any tip which we haven't done in YEARS.
(1)Steph C.
Had breakfast at Moonstruck around 9 am on a Thursday. The diner was half full at best when we walked in and during the duration of the time we were seated. The host was very friendly and the bus boy/ water filler was over with glasses of water almost immediately when we sat down. The good service stops at those two. We waited seven minutes to be approached by our waiter and even continued to wait after I made awkward eye contact with other members of the staff. When our server finally does show up we ordered our entire meal: three orders of specialty pancakes, two sides of bacon, a side of turkey sausage, and home fries. The food didn't take too long to come out but everything was just mediocre at best. The bacon was thick cut and had good flavor but was too soggy and the sausage had obviously been fried instead of grilled. The home fries never appeared and we didn't see our server with any type of consistency to make him aware that we never received them until we were almost done eating. They made their way on to the bill, but was taken off once pointed out. All in all service left some to be desired and the food sufficed in filling my stomach. Sit down breakfast options are limited in this portion of the city so I would probably return.
(2)Anne G.
This past weekend my friend and I ate there two times. First- we each ordered a breakfast sandwich on bagels instead of toast. Our order came out quickly and was hot. I ordered the turkey bacon which was ok. Too thin so the taste was minimal. Today we went back before our flight. I ordered scrambled eggs (excellent- creamy and prepared just right), bacon, and a bagel. Love the bagels. Ordered some to take home. My breakfast was filling. My friend had an omelet and enjoyed it. Service was great. Coffee refilled often. After having Blue Bottle- nothing compares.
(4)Christina M.
Just a regular diner. I had the turkey buger it was pretty good. Its a famous diner or at least i think it is.
(3)Michele J.
They have a very extensive menu! I recommend getting the chicken platter because you will be taking half of it home....it's a huge portion for a good price! I live a block away and during the winter have ordered delivery, which was quick and accurate.
(4)Jessica V.
Came in at 12pm for lunch. After being ignored by the host for a while, I ask for a table for three. He snaps at us to sit anywhere. Okay, we get a table. They were quick with the water and that's all the positive I have to say. Fries were soaking in grease. The "chicken souvlaki" was two thin greasy vile strips with a moldy piece of pita. My brothers bacon/egg & cheese sandwich came out as a BLT. Waitress couldn't be found for 15 mins. No apologies. Won't be back.
(1)Amanda O.
I have been coming to this diner for quite a while. It was always my go-to for comfort good, salads for lunch, delivery and casual quality brunches. Their delivery is quick and food is always hot. Their soups and sandwiches/burgers are great and fare perfectly through out the delivery process. Never soggy, messy, or anything else annoying that I have experienced with other diner deliveries before making this my go-to. I felt compelled to write a review though, because recently Moonstruck 58th has made some progressive changes that I've noticed over the past six months. First, management seems to have changed. I feel that the employees are more "on top" of things. I noticed from the past few times dining inside over the past few months that the store seems to run smoother. If you have been coming here for years you will know what type of difference I am talking about overall. Not sure if they changed ingredients, or what it is, but the food has been tasting higher quality. They also spruced up and changed around their brunch menu (highly recommended for brunch, same fun menu items you get at fancy brunch places for more portion and half the cost lol ) What has impressed me most the past few weeks is that they seem to have changed their bread. Their bagels are now so fresh and completely different than what they used to be, and what the typical diner bagel is. They have bagels that taste straight out of your favorite bagel store. Fluffy quality on the inside, crisp and nice on the outside. And their burgers now are on a new type of brioche bun. Ciabatta is so good too. Keep up the great work Moonstruck!! Must try: new bagels, matzah ball soup, Cobb salad, anything on breakfast menu, salmon (surprisingly great seafood!)
(5)Peter C.
Ok, so far they don't take the posted coupon. Grrrrr.... The staff is generally nice and the menu is quite large. The place is tasteful and clean. Food: good, basic fare - no complaints
(4)Zoe B.
Hands down best diner in New York! We live around the corner and come here all the time. The service is excellent and the servings are HUGE. Also, fresh and healthy.
(5)Scott M.
I used to come here all the time, now rarely. Recent visit reminded me why. Waitress is nice but owner is never around and the result is terrible kitchen. If you enjoy bacon that tastes like rubber, or toast that is not even put in toaster, then this is your place. Oh.. And try ordering delivery after 8pm and have "juan" hang up on you. Much better places nearby.
(1)Greg S.
Enjoyed the Wyoming Burger (deluxe) and it was a large burger with plenty of fries - almost too much food for lunch but the burger tasted great. My friend got the Wilshire sandwich with waffle fries and it was equally a large portion for lunch. Menu seemed like your standard range of diner options and at a good price. Would definitely recommend Moonstruck!
(4)Jon S.
I had a half day off in NYC and fancied a bit of diner far for lunch. I brought up the old Yelpinator, and was on my way. I was told to sit wherever I wanted and grabbed a seat near a TV to watch Sportscenter a bit. The waitress showed up and we had a bit of a conversation on iced tea (fresh brewed, no flavor) and I was brought one rather quickly. Iced tea was mostly up to snuff. It was fresh, but had a bit of a coffee flavor mixed in. Someone brewed the tea with the coffee gear. Tsk, tsk. I ordered a waffle, 2 eggs over easy, and turkey sausage. The food came out rather quickly and was piping hot. It was nice because the butter melted on the waffle very easily. All 3 of my food items were great. Eggs were cooked perfectly, waffle was nice, and the turkey sausages tasted as good as they possibly could. Why the 1 Star missing? After my food was dropped, I didn't have any contact at all with the staff. Not once did they come by to check on me, or re-fill my iced tea that was obviously empty. It's too bad because everything was going so well. I even gave "the eyes" a few times to the waitress and the busboy. No luck. The prices were reasonable for being in NYC. I wish that the waitress had just re-filled my iced tea once. Then I would have walked out super stoked.
(4)Rosaly H.
So I stopped into here the other day for their brunch. The place was smaller than we expected, which was fine, and the decor was a colorful industrial style. A very causal environment, very typical to what you would expect in a diner. So it was $14.95 for the brunch special which included: 1. Fruit salad 2. Coffee 3. Juice (or mimosa for $1 more) 4. Entree 5. Eggs (whatever style you like) 6. Meat (I.e bacon, sausage, etc.) It was great for the price. The good was alright. I had the Belgian waffle and bacon. The service was nice, it wasn't very busy when we arrived so we didn't have to wait at all and the server came over immediately. The food and out really quickly and the servers were just a few feet away and more than happy to help out I. Any way they could. There is nothing that truly makes this place stand out. But I do give it four stars for it's awesome service and prices considering the area.
(4)John R.
Good service. I had garden salad and meatloaf. Both were fine.
(3)Lish L.
Breakfast was horrible. Iced coffee was NOT good. I got eggs Benedict that had a whole block of feta cheese in it and gigantic spinach that was not chopped so it was huge and stringy. English muffin was so soggy before I could even get into my plate, potatoes would have been good if they were fully cooked, but they were not. Cute name horrible food. Waitress was good though. Really disappointing.
(1)Annie R.
We stopped in here for a quick bit after work and the decor is pleasing to the eye. They have a flat screen, but it's very small and uncomfortable to watch from where it placed near the ceiling, it's probably about 26" and it's too far up to watch easily. TV is not a big deal to me during dinner, however, I don't see the point of having the TV if it's hard for people to watch. The waiter was polite and came around a lot. Now, the food, I would say that the food is ok at best. My boyfriend had the burger and waffle fries and I had the grilled cheese and we both agreed that the food was just ok. Nothing that would compel you to return on a regular basis.
(2)Heather M.
The only thing that saved this place from a zero-star rating was a very friendly/helpful waitress at the end of a very frustrating situation. My friends and I ended up here after having no luck in our attempt to find another breakfast joint that was supposed to be in the same area. Upon walking in, we waited about 15 minutes for a table since it's a small place and it was around the breakfast rush (no big deal, we weren't in a hurry). However, what occurred after that was unacceptable. After looking at their extensive menu, I ended ordering a veggie omelet sans cheese with egg whites only (I needed something healthy after three days in NYC). When my omelet arrived, however, it clearly was made with whole eggs. When I brought this up to our waiter, he shrugged it off and walked away (WHAT?!). I quickly called him back and pointed out how the omelet was yellow, not white. He sort of looked at me and then went over to speak with the cook. He came back a few minutes later and said that the cook said it was made with egg whites only. He then went to walk away again! I stopped him, AGAIN, and asked why the omelet was yellow if it only had eggWHITES?! At this point my companions chimed in that it clearly was made with whole eggs. I then asked if I could get it remade (egg white only this time). The waiter said they didn't do that, and WALKED away again!! Needless to say i was frustrated, so I called over a waitress who was passing by. I explained to her the situation... she took one look at the omelet, rolled her eyes, and exclaimed that this happens ALL the time (I think she was venting). She then apologized and took the plate back to the kitchen... when she returned, she said she was having the cook make another one and she put a rush on it (since by then everyone else at my table was finished with their meal). A few minutes later I had a new piping hot omelet in front of me that clearly was made with only egg whites. I was so excited that I dove right in... until about halfway through when I found a three inch black hair (not a pube thank goodness). Needless to say, I immediately pushed my plate away, instantly losing my appetite. Now, I can't say it was done deliberately, but I'm pretty sure it was. I probably should have complained, but by that time I was so over it that I just paid my tab and walked out. Never again!!
(1)Canny F.
I ordered the grilled mixed veggies on garlic bread and it was nothing special. This is something I could whip up in a few minutes. The veggie wrap was okay, there was no sauce to it and I'm not a fan of dry sandwiches. Of course the mushrooms gave it a little moisture but it wasn't enough.
(3)Michael T.
Moonstruck is a NY diner to which I will not return. The food was good enough to be mediocre (although the fries had this crappy stuff on them I didn't like) but the service was horrendous. It was about 2:30 pm, no one else was eating and I still had to get up twice to ask for napkins and water. This moon is waning.
(2)Derek S.
Stopped going here well more than a year ago. Last time was here late night with friends, the place was just absolutely filthy. Multiple bugs kept flying into our food. It was rated a "C" shortly there after. It currently has an "A" rating but I won't go back. Now I go to Plaza Diner on 2nd Ave.
(1)Dos T.
We went here around August 2012 t to use a restaurant.com certificate. Our waitress was great but the problems began as soon as we sat down. Wifey takes a big sip of her water to see brown funk in the bottom of the glass. Not a spot, but about the size of a quarter with floaty pieces in the water. Should have left then but wifey was hungry. As she's eating her spinach pie she pulls a hard piece out of her mouth & it is a piece of GLASS the size of a finger nail (not the size of a nail clipping, the size of a whole nail).
(1)John B.
Meh....make that 2.5 stars. Predictably mediocre food but somewhat conveniently located. Service was fair to be fair but that's no great shakes for this here NYC, if you know what I mean! Moonstrike.....only if you don't have a better option.
(2)Designing E.
Strange place ordering late breakfast ... Wanted side of scrambled eggs and a plain hamburger patty... All of which they have but they couldn't do any sides I would have to pay for scrambled eggs which comes with home fries and toast and a hamburger which comes with a bun lettuce tomato and fries... Sooo... Not a typical neighborhood diner
(2)Nicholas E.
Looking for a quick tasty brunch and that's what I got. Service was rapid, and the waitress was honest and helpful when exploring menu options. I had a standard Greek omelet with spinach and it was tasty (although the spinach was clearly from a can). The seating was stainless steel and a little uncomfortable. But overall it was a standard diner experience with quick, hot food for reasonable prices.
(3)Evan A.
I don't have a lot to say. Standard diner breakfast with pretty bad service.
(2)Dan S.
This place is very hit or miss. Sometimes very good , Sometimes not good at all. Very Quick delivery.
(3)James A.
They do not honor the Yelp coupon / discount! Because of this I felt like I was being ripped off. Waitress claimed to not have any idea what it was, which is hard to believe seeing that other reviewers had the same exact issue. Besides that- below average diner food and uncomfortable middle school cafeteria-like aluminum seating.
(1)Onnicha G.
Clean, spacious, with friendly servers. Food is good, worth the price. Portions are big, shareable. Interesting dinner menu, with many options to choose from. Prices are decent. French fries are a MUST here! So good!
(4)Thomas J.
THEY DO NOT HONOR YELP DISCOUNT! Tried using this and no one knew about it. They said someone tried to use it before and they had no idea where they are getting it. The guy even suggested maybe it was another diner. However, I did come here because it had a 20% discount so I felt misled. PROS. Great place to eat. Service is fast. Atmosphere is great. Portions are big. A lot to choose from. CONS. Very hot. a litte cluttered. Certain specials were not delivered with the right sides or the actual sides at all. Although it is a big menu only certain things are offered throughout the day.
(4)Tammy L.
I had a terrible meal here with friends. There was a large group of us eating before an event. There were a group of 10 of us, so I called ahead. Since we were getting there at 6pm on a Tuesday night, I was told it shouldn't be a problem. The woman I talked to said that she would let whoever worked the next day to set up the table for us before we got there even though they didn't take reservations. We got there, and the table wasn't set up. Not a big deal, because they fixed it for us in about 2 mins. Things started out normally, our drink orders were taken, and we received them pretty quickly. But that's when things started to go awry. We ordered our food and waited. And waited. And waited. At 6:40 when no one had received their salads or soups and we had somewhere to be at 7:15, I finally asked the waitress for them. She told me that they'd be out in a second. Then she proceeded to bring out soups one at a time while we waited. So it took about 6 minutes to deliver 5 hot soups. And then we finally got our salads as well. Then we waited some more. Our food came around 7, but some of it was really cold. One of my friends ordered pancakes, but they failed to bring her butter or syrup. After she asked for the 3rd time, she had to ask a different staff member who wandered by for them. She told him that she'd like to eat her food before it was cold. One of my friends ordered a gyro, and it came without tzatziki sauce. She asked for some, and she was given a thick, mayonnaise like container. When she told them that this was tartar, not tzatiki, they INSISTED that it was tzatziki and that this was what they always gave customers who asked for it. At that point, the waitress suggested she used the watered down balsamic or blue cheese that was already on the table instead of providing the real tzatziki. I ordered chicken parm and it was HORRIBLE. The sauce was really bitter. I've never had trouble finishing it. There were so many problems, I can't even explain them all. One of our favorites that made us laugh, was that about 20 mins after we ordered, the waitress came out of the kitchen to tell us that they couldn't make baked ziti. Yes, they had pasta. Yes, they had sauce. Yes, they had mozzarella cheese. But no, they could not make ziti. So she asked for pasta with sauce and cheese melted on it. We figure that they must make their ziti and freeze it and just pop it in the oven when someone wants it, and they were out of the pre-made variety. It was so strange! We also were told from one server that she'd bring us soda cans because the soda fountain was acting up, and then someone else brought us soda refills from the fountain. Just error after error. Anyway, I will NEVER go back to this diner. DISGUSTING food, awful service. Don't do it!
(1)Susan L.
I ate lunch there today and was very pleased. I had one of their "pasta favorites" - the shrimp and pesto ravioli - which came with a cup of soup (I chose the creamy spinach). The soup was very tasty and the pasta dish was *delicious*! Really, their pesto was excellent and they didn't stint on the ravioli or shrimp. I notice it's listed at $12.50 on their online and takeout menus, but it was only $10.95 on the regular menu (perhaps that's the lunch price). Everyone who worked there was friendly, the place was *spotless* (including the restroom), and I had a window table (very nice for a sunny, bitterly cold day). The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because the server never checked back with me during my meal (I would have liked more water, but I didn't bother waylaying him) and because I had to ask a second time for the check. Still, though, he was pleasant.
(4)Mike S.
Went here a few times. Normally the food is OK and the service is OK. Tonight I went and was surprised they didn't offer they Yelp discount on their page. I was told the manager said they don't take it. Then why is it offered? Anyway, as I said the food was OK. The service was pretty bad. Had to ask for water and only received one glass, check was produced right after dinner without asking how it was or if I wanted anything else. I actually wanted some iced tea as I didn't have any water to drink. Disappointing.
(1)Joel S.
I enjoyed this place a lot. Service was fast. Food was good, not great, but I left very satisfied. Best part about this place is the ambience. The scenery and tiles and everything is very cool and they have a big fish tank in the back. It was cool to go to a legit New York style little diner, not touristy or anything. Recommend if you want an authentic diner. Little pricey but not horrible.
(4)Jay D.
Good place for a burger. I also enjoyed the pickle and coleslaw beforehand, and I am not a pickle guy.
(3)Brie P.
My friend and I are both huge diner fans. Unfortunately, Moonstruck turned out to be an awful, awful place to get a late-night snack. The service was atrocious, and the waiter - who could not decipher what I meant by 'home fries' - was not even cute. This is the type of place where you could ask for a meatball and get a cheesecake. I felt like the waiter took our order, then served us whatever was closest to him in the kitchen. Next time I'll make my eggs myself.
(1)Tessie V.
I always pass by this place and have been dying to go since i was a kid. Finally I was in the area and stopped in. The manager or somebody was on the phone for a while talking while I waited to place my order. Then I finally placed my order for a slice of pie. The pie literally was disgusting. I paid four dollars for a slice of pie and the pie wasn't good. I don't plan on ever coming back. How sad. Overpriced!!
(1)Jess L.
definitely did the job at 2am New Years morning. I had the California omelet, which was satisfying. Service was fast. I liked the large windows. The prices were nothing to write home about. Still, it will still ring in my memories
(3)Frank P.
Good food but took too long when it wasn't even busy
(3)Lily G.
I had two eggs with homefries, and orange juice. It's not spectacular, and the fries were a bit greasy. But the food came quickly and was hot. The waitress was friendly. I'll go again if I am in the area.
(3)Ellie W.
I can only speak for their milkshakes, but...the're just ok. Kind of "good relative to what other spots are open in the middle of the night" ok. Frothy and thick, they're great for when you're craving a shake but can't get to Shake Shack...
(3)Michele G.
Fine.... like 2 years later we finally get over our trauma and decide to order food from them (I don't even remember whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner). They got the smoothies right and those had ice cream in them so I'm assuming the milkshake was the freakiest of freak accidents to occur. I still never think to order from them first and they're so close I wish I could.
(3)Erni V.
OK this will be a simple review, i grew up on Greek diners, i love Greek diners and i miss Greek diners when i'm not in NYC. I will review Greek diners by their Spanakopita, spinach pie because its not expensive and should be fairly easy to make. Moonstruck has the best priced spinach pie and it was tasty but im pretty sure it was made days before i ordered it i think if you caught this pie right out the oven it would be a phyllo treat because it was very tasty, good flavors from the spinach and the feta cheese but the pastry was hard and stiff, either way still better than other meals i have had in the UES. Whole foods just opened and as the ads all around town say, "this changes everything" i hope not. i would miss the diners if they bent to the will of the giant and "changed" the way they do things! bottomless coffee, great burgers, endless menus(where do they even store all that fish) and consistantly good Greek food is a staple of NYC!
(3)Gina S.
Disclaimer: I do not live in NYC so my knowledge of how diners operate in the city is limited. So we went here as a plan B after the first brunch spot was going to take too long. The food was fine- I created a breakfast wrap with egg whites and veggies and the side of potatoes were good (my 'well done' requests was acknowledged). The prices were alright, except why do I have to pay for an iced tea refill?!?! This was the 2nd time I experienced this while in the city. I wouldn't die to go back here, but if you're looking for a place to grab a bite, this one should do.
(3)Jen G.
This was my 2nd (and last) visit to this moonstruck. I had been here for brunch a few years ago and it was okay, but yesterday was terrible. I ordered eggs benedict with hollandaise on the side (for calorie concious purposes) and salad instead of hash browns. Well, I've never been so happy I ordered something on the side before because whatever was in the bowl of "hollandaise" was so disgusting looking I almost vomited. It was the color of nacho cheese and full of lumps. I also never got any type of salad dressing, which every other moonstruck brings out automatically, so it took me until everyone was almost done to catch our waiter and ask for it. Noone else at the table seemed impressed with what they ordered, either. I love the moonstruck on 3rd Ave and the one on Madison is pretty good, too. I suggest the owners of moonstruck consider some changes at this location as I'd hate to see it ruin the reputaion of their good locations!.
(1)Steven A.
This is one of the best diners in the city for the expectation of diner food, atmosphere and price. I would recommend getting an omelette and attach it with french fries, I've had just about every one of their omeletes here and they are all incredibly tasty, but I always crave a good western omelette (ham, cheese and broccoli). The wait service here is excellent, except to be well taken care of and have your water and coffee constantly refilled. The price is really what makes this place excellent, since it is a full meal in the East Village for under $10. They are also open 24 hours so this is a great place to attend if your leaving the bar.
(4)andrea p.
The best diner in the area !
(5)MW H.
ZERO stars for this establishment. After searching forever for a place that could satisfy my afternoon eggs benedict craving, i landed at Moonstruck. Once I walked in, I noticed an unpleasant odor (think raid/rodent repellent). Unfortunately I suppressed my gut instinct which told me to flee and instead placed my order. As expected, my gut was right and the food was terrible - the eggs Benedict that id dreamed of all morning would've been tastier if it were cardboard. And to top things off, they refused to accept my 20% off Yelp coupon. When the waiter asked the manager to come speak with us, we could hear him screaming in the back that he would not come out. We were the only patrons in there at the time. Terrible food, service, atmosphere. Avoid at all cost!
(1)Stephen T.
Don't try to redeem the Yelp offer because they say you have to print it even though the offer says you only have to show. It's a total scam and service is bad with mediocre food - that a million diners in NYC serve. Complete failure all the way around. Only redeeming quality was nice host and cheesy 80s on the radio.
(1)Opinionated B.
On a scale of new york city, this place is average good. But, I come here all the time because it's convenient, there's always room, they have everything you could possibly crave on a Sunday morning, and their salads are bangin'! Oh, and plus one, they have sanitary hand wipes for all you germaphobes out there
(4)Namrata A.
- Gaudy - Small - Definitely the food is mediocre Try some other diner!
(2)Are M.
I felt like everything I touched made my hands greasy. Like nothing was clean. It was just an overall gross feeling and the food was nothing to brag about.
(2)Arben S.
On my block! Love it!
(5)Ian B.
Aloof service, huge prices and mediocre grub make this a lousy choice. They find new ways to disappoint with even the simplest of items. You can do a lot better in the 'hood (Madison, Morning Star, Ritz, Hamilton...heck at the Plaza across the street at least the people are nice). And you won't feel like you just underwent a colonoscopy when you get the check. Can I be clearer than this? AVOID THE MOONSTRUCK DINER BECAUSE IT SUCKS HARD.
(1)Olta M.
Quick but rude waitress. I tried the egg Benedict and was ok. A little expensive for a diner.
(2)Tammy R.
Great fast service. Food was yummy! Large portions.
(4)Jake S.
Service: Absolutely horrible. Waited over an hour for our food. Had to ask repeatedly for drink refills and was told by the cashier that it was impossible to split our check... Food: Decent, very typical diner food but not worth the headache
(1)Helen T.
I consider this diner one of the better ones in Manhattan. When I went there at night, I felt like I was sitting inside a fish tank because of all the retro decorations. The menu is huge and the orders are huge too. They have the best rice pudding and I found the service to be decent. I asked for a special order and they accomodated me. I also came here for breakfast once and the breakfast was delicious. They also have tasty coffee.
(4)Kris R.
Such an amazing atmosphere, as well as diner experience overall. Servers are very friendly and helpful, service is fast and on-point. Try the french fries and the omelets. Salads are HUGE.
(5)Adam M.
It's a diner. It does what a diner is supposed to do. Gives you cheap food and a cheap price. I lost 3 years of my life after devouring my monstrous burger and a pound of french fries... But I don't care because it cost me $9.
(3)Mike D.
I ate at Moonstruck last night. After finally getting a waiter, I ordered a waffle with a coffee milk shake. My friend ordered two eggs with home fries. I received a waffle with a chocolate milk shake. My friend received two eggs with french fries. No water. I told the waiter that my friend ordered home fries. He told us they only served french fries at night; after we had already ordered and received our food. After the waiter left, I noticed that my shake was chocolate. 10 minutes after not seeing him, and thirsty, I drank said shake. When he resurfaced, I told him the shake was chocolate. He replied 'That's impossible.' I had him smell the cup and he said 'Well, you should've said something earlier'. Lame. Lame. Lame.
(1)Lara R.
I'd been curious about this place for a while, so figured it was time to give it a go. Typical diner. Huge menu. What to eat? What to eat? Tough decision with the variety. I ended up with their turkey burger. Quite good! Pretty standard diner fare, but good-sized portions and outstanding service. I have to say, I think my server there was probably the most attentive one I've ever had, save a very very pricey restaurant where such service should be a no-brainer. I'll be back here for sure to try more of the extensive menu.
(4)Melanie Rose P.
My tummy hurts today. It took me 3 1/2 hours to decide what I could eat for lunch. I settled on the chicken rice soup (delivered) from Moonstruck and it was the best sick food I could have hoped for. 100% homemade with pieces of chicken, veggies and just the right amount of rice. Good job, Moonstruck! I didn't throw up. :)
(4)Rob G.
We were searching for a good deli in this area but as it was raining hard and we were getting wet and hungry we ducked into this place. I had the pastrami sandwich and my wife had the open face corned beef. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and big portions. This place is not what we would call a diner out in Seattle. More like a 'grill' than anything. Service was decent enough and I thought the prices were reasonable. I see some reviewers clearly don't like this place but I think the Yelp overall rating of 3 1/2 stars is about right.
(3)Ryan S.
Good clean diner. Great salads, ok burgers, quick delivery.
(4)Kristine V.
Delicious french fries. Good burgers, but they are HUGE. Nice service. Very clean with good decor. Not a greasy spoon, which is nice.
(4)Connie L.
Eh. I think that sums up the food and the service. The food was decent, served in generous portions. Service wasn't remarkable, but the food came out quickly and our waiter was friendly.
(3)Matt M.
Great food, friendly staff and just an all around good time. Fantastic bloody mary's with just the right amount of kick. Good place to go late night or in the morning. There's no hangover their food can't cure.
(5)Rahul P.
I had Mediterranean omlette and toast with home fries and my girlfriend ordered a club sandwich. The portions are smaller than what one would expect from NJ diners but still huge, especially the club sandwich. The flavours aren't anything to gush about, but overall the food is good. The service was fast but curt. The decor is very post-modernist and reminded me of the MoCA in the neighbourhood. In one sentence this is a reasonable place to eat in if you find yourself in the area and looking for diner food but nothing to seek out.
(3)Jennie A.
I've been here a few times and the service is always slow. The breakfast food is fairly good, but nothing above average for a diner. I ordered a pasta dish with cheese once and it looked like someone boiled the pasta, threw sauce from a jar on it, put cheese on top and microwaved it. It was disgusting.
(1)Daniel M.
This place has consistently gone downhill since I moved to this neighborhood. It's been closed by the health dept. at least once in the past couple of years and I'm now giving it a last review. I'm not coming back. It smells bad. The waitress is slow and rude. The food is sub-par with battered French fries which are bad. Goodbye moonstruck. I'm not coming back.
(2)Michael E.
Moonstruck on 58th and 2nd never fails. This is my go-to diner and I probably eat here twice a week. The food is better than what you would expect out of a diner and the staff is attentative and friendly.
(3)Stefanie D.
It's kinda cheesy looking and the metal booths make NO sense, but it's the best diner in the area. One of the best affordable sit down breakfasts too. Had an egg white omelette and hash browns. Really good. Coffee was good but it could be more hot! I'll go back for sure.
(4)Matt J.
Moonstruck is a diner I don't have anything bad to say about, but nothing exceptionally good, either. It's a little bit cramped in its layout, making it a little difficult to bring a group to. I've been there 3 times or so though over the last year, so it clearly has some appeal. I'd have to say the best stuff they seem to have in there is breakfast and dessert. The small space does make it somewhat intimate, perhaps a good place to take a date for a piece of cake after a nice evening...or maybe breakfast the morning after that nice evening. ;-)
(3)jeff o.
a very clean very nice place to enjoy a diner dinner. the food was very good. the waiter was very nice and made all of the substitutions and changes with a smile. i plan going back here often. this place was awesome
(5)John B.
Okay, so now I'm going on three weeks here in the city and moonstruck is 1/2 a block from my door: I have to eat there sometimes. But, lo and behold this past visit (two days ago) for a late breakfast at 11:30 AM was flawless--if such a word ever applied to a diner. In truth, compared to what I've experienced thus far, almost anything would be flawless here, but to be honest, there wasn't a hitch, and i suppose, based on the standards I've been experiencing thus far throughout the city, that's par for the course. This time we had a new, fresh-faced waiter who was attentive, polite, and only needed to be asked to refill our drinks a couple of times and to take our money, outside of that, what do you expect? I had my infamous cheese omelette and it actually had meted cheese inside this time, not under the eggs and on top of the plate! The potatoes were fine, and the toast was perfect. I do not like the sausage here. It is deep fried I think and from some creature or cut I am unaware of, and while it is uniform and always perfect in size and texture, it has no flavor. Makes me thinks of Soylent Green! Our Polish friend now looks at me with suspicion. I blew it there but perhaps she'll come around. The short waiter with the rooster hairdo and I have been bonding over women's soccer. He's not a bad chap. All in all a visit that went without incident, which is much needed as we were counting on this place to be a staple for us.
(4)Nicole H.
Nothing about this place particularly stands out as awesome, except that their servers are on top of their stuff. They fill your water/coffee practically every time you take a sip and are very speedy at getting you your food. (Which I'm not so sure is a good thing.) Big portions, large menu, affordable, breakfast served all day, and decent food.
(4)Geoffrey S.
One of the best diners I've been to in the city, and relatively reasonably priced too.
(5)Katie H.
Decent diner. It looked pretty clean and isn't like one of the throwback old fashioned diners. I liked that. The bathroom made me feel like I was in an airplane. Standard diner food. Nothing stood out. Coffee was okay.
(3)Heath R.
Met a friend here for breakfast before going into work. He got two eggs, scrambled, with wheat toast and potatoes. I got two eggs, over medium, with wheat toast and potatoes. Everything was pretty good! The egg whites were fluffy, so whatever they do in the kitchen worked out OK. The potatoes were a little on the down side -- too many, kinda dry, cooled off quickly. I frankly didn't eat them. But everything else was good and hella affordable. I'd go back if in the area. The coffee was good, too. Start with the coffee.
(4)Noy K.
4am and it's busy. i'm hungry and drunk. perfect place to grub before you head home. good location. easy to find.... i can't remember the rest. the decor, prices, or service. too drunk. but i guess it did the job. because i didn't starve to death. and i'm home yelping.
(3)Mark K.
Moonstruck is pretty solid. You have to take it for what it is; a diner. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, it's classic American fare. The type of food they have is pretty hard to mess up. The prices aren't bad either. When you're hungry and all else fails this spot will do.
(4)Layla C.
As far as diners go, this one is a keeper. Fast delivery, huge portions. If you stop in, you'll find its rarely crowded but never empty. Always perfect for a cheap, quick bite with friends or when you're on your own.
(4)Krista J.
This little diner by my house has quickly become a favorite dining spot! I've been here for brunch twice in the past month and then again for dinner last night. I'm partial to the turkey burger deluxe, with my only complaint being that there are always TOO many french fries. I also highly recommend the french toast, and the pizza burger. The next thing I'm dying to try is the chicken fingers...a diner staple that is actually very difficult to get right. I want to see how well my favorite diner handles the breaded chicken strips! Mostly I love this place because of it's location on 58th St. and 2nd Ave. It's never too busy, but never empty either. It's the kind of place you can bring friends for a quick bite, or a place where you can go on the weekend for some eggs and bacon while you read the Sunday paper. The decor is fabulous...a very modern style with lots of silver metal booths and psychedelic tiles on the walls and table tops. Going to the Moonstruck Diner is always fun!
(4)David S.
Great food...FAST!!! Friendly service and decently priced... Always great for those late nights!
(4)L A.
the food is alright. but the service is so attentive. and i love how fast everything came out. great night to end your night!
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