B&L Diner

4.2

8 Reviews

$31 to $50

Market Cuisine

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for groups

B&L Diner is a market-driven concept created by Chef Franklin Becker and Restaurateur Stephen Loffredo. The menu features comfort food crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, showcasing a commitment to whole foods and real flavors through seasonal specials.

Next door, B&L Bakery serves as the diner’s artisanal counterpart. Chef Romina Peixoto creates a daily selection of freshly baked treats that balance quality and craftsmanship in every bite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Market Cuisine, Global, International
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:30 am
Phone number
(646) 838-9020
Website
http://bldiner.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Franklin Becker
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, B&L Diner can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Melissa Becker: (646) 838-9020

Location
1262 Broadway, New York, NY 10001-3203
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
32nd Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, PATH (34th Street - Herald Square)A, C, E (34th Street - Penn Station)6 (33rd Street)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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Jolene
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We dined here on Christmas Eve with six adults and one toddler. The restaurant was very welcoming and already had a high chair set up for us at our table when we arrived. They did not have a kids menu, but we ordered mac & cheese which they brought out ahead of the rest of the food. Everyone got a different entree, and everything was good especially the pasta dishes, tv dinner, and the Reuben sandwich. This was the perfect spot for our group. Good food, cozy ambiance, great service, and still casual enough for kids.
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Marc
VIP
Baltimore
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I wouldn’t call this a diner because it’s not the typical diner experience. It’s a nice little restaurant with a decent menu. Service was slow because they were switching over from breakfast to lunch when we arrived. But our train had been cancelled, and we were in no hurry - so it worked out OK. Our waiter was a great. He checked on us frequently and apologized for the delay. The roast beef sandwich was delicious, and the fries were cooked perfectly. Hot and salty. The avocado toast was delicious, but a bit small for the price. We would definitely return in the future.
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Paul
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a rather beautiful calm space right off the rather hectic Greeley Place. Formerly the upscale Press Club, it has comfy, clubby vibe but now offers a more approachable diner menu as B&L. Food is a cut above a regular diner. Service is very capable and friendly.
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Katie
VIP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time in NY, this was our first stop for dinner all our experience absolutely incredible. Cocktails were carefully crafted, food portions were generous,and the hospitality was outstanding. Our server was so helpful in helping us understand so much more about the city! Loved it!
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Mark
Dallas
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was average. Eggs and hashbrown were cooked nicely; however, one piece of the side of bacon was way undercooked - to the point it was still raw. Definitely not worth the eight bucks. French omelet was decent but somehow cold, even though food came out very quickly. Service was basically nonexistent if you didn’t flag someone down to ask for something.
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Christian
VIP
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was wonderful!! The service was horrible- don’t be in a hurry might take a bit for a drink and to pay-
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Jared
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
God this was terrible. The wait time to place an order, the wait time for food to arrive at the table, the level of service, the professionalism of service, how over-staffed they were yet still there were issues with the service. The wine glasses (two of them) had dishwasher gunk on them, the burger was luke warm when it came to the table, we ordered the Thanksgiving TV Dinner which was completely weak for anyone's standards; the turkey was thickly sliced deli meat. This was not turkey. For this "turkey dinner", a $68 prix fixe, it was the value and flavor of an empty cardboard box. There was some sort of waiter switch for our table even before we ordered which made our options for getting service to the table (to order another glass of wine after an hour of only having a brussel sprout salad at the table) to flag down a kitchen runner or a shift manager who was also not so attentive. Why did I call the restaurant over the phone to confirm the reservation when we were sat in the bar section? Why did I see The Press Club photos on Open Table when I was making a reservation only to be fed a luke-warm burger and deli turkey? Why did I go out of my way in good faith for this restaurant to ensure that we were going to be good guests and the food was hopefully going to be satisfactory when the restaurant still very apparently has problems with food and service when they have been open for a while. Why does the Google Place Page have such a high star rating (4.3 stars with 180 reviews) when B&L Diner has only been open for a week? Stop using old photos to bait customers to your restaurant -- that is where I would start. I would also reset your Google listing as you have a new menu and a freshman staff. I'm sorry that we gave this place a chance for such an easy meal... it was a burger, a pre-made TV dinner of turkey, potatoes, green beans, and 2 glasses of wine. We didn't even get the food until 70 minutes after we sat at the table. How do you even start to fix this?
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Leona
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice job Becker&Loffredo did on the B&L Diner. Food was good as was the service, as I have come to expect. We enjoyed it very much.
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B&L Diner is rated 4.2 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

1262 Broadway, New York, NY 10001-3203

Additional information

Cross street
32nd Street
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–11:30 pm Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–11:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Market Cuisine, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, PATH (34th Street - Herald Square)A, C, E (34th Street - Penn Station)6 (33rd Street)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Franklin Becker
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bldiner.com/
Phone number
(646) 838-9020
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, B&L Diner can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Melissa Becker: (646) 838-9020

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