Ellen's Stardust Diner
New York
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Was soooooo fun and so worth it! The line outside looks crazy long but it moves relatively quickly. We were in in probably less than 20-30 minutes. Service was also super fast, considering the restaurant was packed to the brim, but even if it took hours to get our food, I wouldn’t have minded because the servers put on such a delightful show. (Btw plan to bring a few bucks in cash because a bucket gets passed around for donations that go directly to funding the music education of these talented servers.) The servers are crazy talented and also super nice! Every performance we heard was so good that I’d probably have paid just to hear them sing, not to get fed. On the topic of food, my meal was delicious. I’d heard down the grapevine that the food was mediocre, but that was just plain wrong. The nachos were ENORMOUS and so good, and the pancakes were delicious. The caramel pretzel shake was also great. Huge portions too, so don’t expect to finish it all. Overall a great experience, and all the more worth it knowing your visit is supporting the dreams of these talented people.
This is a well known and loved diner in the heart of Times Square. Serving up 50s diner classics in an energetic atmosphere, it’s a great place for a bite before a show. Get there early as a line forms outside to get in. We waited about 15 minutes to get in. Try to get a seat on the main floor as you will have better view of the singing servers, many of whom are actors and singers! They put on a great show singing show tunes and classics! Make sure you bring some cash for the tip bucket! Food is classic diner fare served fast and in good portions! This is definitely a unique experience, great for families, kids, and anyone!
Great food, exciting entertainment by your own servers! I would highly recommend this 50 style restaurant if you’re looking for something unique in a very unique city! We stopped in for breakfast. Catching the restaurant just a few minutes after it’s opening. There were plenty of seats for our larger group of seven, but our host quickly pointed out that the place can fill up very quickly during the rush-hour, especially over lunch and dinner in between Broadway shows playing nearby. Everyone stopping by and leaving a post has certainly already mentioned the fact that this place is known for its servers who are trying to make it on Broadway. Enjoying the variety of songs, which can be requested is more than enough reason to check this place out. I would like to talk about the food… I thought the food was excellent. My family got a little bit of everything. My daughter’s bagel sandwich, which included a rainbow swirl in the dough of the bagel tasted amazing, they made our eggs to perfection. The poached eggs that my wife and I enjoyed (Eggs Benedict) were perfectly cooked outer white egg layer surrounding a perfectly runny egg yolk on the inside-just like they should be. The baked goods like waffles and bagels were very tasty, freshly made, and we enjoyed by those who ordered them. My family enjoyed the coffee, despite the busy environment, my hat is off to both the servers and the chefs who prepared everything quickly and made it to perfection. Thank you.
I was on my first trip to New York City and my cousin wanted to go to this place. We walked from our hotel as it wasn't too far. There was a line but it moved along pretty quickly. We didn't wait much longer than 20 to 25 minutes... but we also went on a weekday, earlier in the evening for dinner, which helped with our shorter wait time. We were seated on the upper level, which was like a diner, counter type seating... which we actually liked better as it gave us a great view of the performances by the staff! A lot of the staff if not all are Broadway performers working until they get offered gigs on Broadway... which was fun about this place! The entertainment was worth the trip alone... and I would say the food was actually pretty decent... I got chicken and waffles and besides not being able to finish it all, it tasted great to me. The others in my party liked their meals as well... which was a club sandwich, and chicken tenders... they also got shakes which were very good! The guy I sat next to was nice too... everyone at the restaurant was just there to have a good time, so I had fun conversations with the people next to me. The staff and performers were awesome and fun and nice! They also told us they had recently lost 8 servers to Broadway musicals, which is their goal... and it also felt great to support the performers there too and to see them along in their theatrical journeys! I highly recommend trying this place... my only caution is to pay attention to your bill as they automatically add gratuity to your bill... but unless you read it, most people would just add gratuity not realizing (I think it was 18% or 20%) was already added... so I didn't leave an additional tip on top of that as we also gave the staff their own tip when they brought Phillip the Bucket around, which any money donated to that goes to helping them fulfill their Broadway dreams by getting headshots or other things they need... that money is dispersed to them, strictly for that purpose... so that's my only caution is that you are already tipping on your bill, so pay attention to that! Otherwise, I don't have any complaints and the staff was great and I wish them the best!
Pretty fun and chill vibes, can't belive I've never been here before! got here before 6pm on a weekday night and waited in line for about 20 minutes, it's easier to get seats for 2 but fine with groups of 4 as well (party of 6 might have longer wait time), the waiters and waitresses will take turns singing which is cool, it's fun seeing the same person taking your orders all of a sudden singing on stage and they were all really good! Food was decent and pricing is average/normal and not overly priced (reasonable in times square), they'll bring a tip bucket around midway to collect tips, and then at the end you'll get 20% tip added to your bill. We spent around $50+ a person. Overall I'd recommend checking the place out if you haven't been there.
