Have been occasionally visiting this West Village institution for almost 8 years now. Service is professional and friendly. Since Covid there is outdoor seating. Cash only establishment. I love the Hot Hero - sausage/pepper/onion - my favorite. Omelette and pancakes are good as well. Great food in a no fuss establishment. Extended outdoor seating helps with more space and the ambiance has character from the past.

I've seen this West Village haunt over the years but never ventured in before. Well, since Jamie W. and I were going on an inadvertent tour of Manhattan's greasy spoons for breakfast, it seemed like a major miss if we didn't try it. After all, a lot of cool local celebrities like Julianne Moore and Molly Shannon apparently get their maximum amount of daily carbs here. It was bustling mostly with hungry thirtysomethings, and we decided to sit in one of the tiny sidewalk tables covered in a wooden frame. The comprehensive menu was meeting their needs. There was a huge selection of breakfasts, sandwiches, and salads, as well as a couple of pages of diner-style hot plates. For some reasoning, I had an unmet hankering for a club. I ordered the $17.25 Chicken Salad Club Sandwich, and it arrived just the way I expected, quartered with bacon, lettuce, and tomato between three slices of white toast. The cole slaw, dill pickle spear, and pile of fries completed the plate (photo: https://yelp.to/4OroAORvpF). It was just what I wanted. Jamie made a more nutritional decision with the $19 Chicken Breast over Greek Salad. The poultry was warm, diced and seasoned with pepper. The lettuce and tomatoes underneath were accompanied by chunks of cucumber and feta along with green peppers and Kalamata olives (photo: https://yelp.to/wB9hCvm-XG). The oil & vinegar came on the side for judicious dousing. The veteran staff of guys was good-humored and quite attentive given our out-of-the-way location. I definitely see why the celebs come here and probably hide at our table. FOOD - 4 stars...diner fare done right AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the semi-chaotic setting fits the West Village well SERVICE - 4.5 stars...funny and attentive crew TOTAL - 4 stars...gee, I wonder what Julianne orders RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my colleague of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

Really yummy brunch spot! Classic old diner style been around for a long time. Our server had been working for 50+ years. Food options are cheap and classic nyc diner. This place was used for filming plenty of movie/show scenes including on the marvelous mrs maisel. There can sometimes be a bit of a wait so try to go around the crowded times. Although, I've never had a big problem during rush hour. Definitely come hungry, it's great!

I'd been meaning to visit this place for a while and I'm happy I finally got the chance to do so. We got there before 10.30am on a Sunday and were able to get seated right away on the outdoor shed. By the time we left, there was quite a long line out the door. It's a very casual, no frills, fast meal. The food was solid and service was prompt. I really enjoyed the old-school diner vibes.

The most perfect brunch spot with all the diner vibes you could hope for, especially if you get there on the early side. Service is super quick and food was all amazing. Remember cash only :) Line picks up after 11 AM for weekends.

Classic breakfast in the West Village. It's a favorite spot of mine to start my weekend morning. It's a no frills type of diner that serves classic breakfast items all day. *It's a CASH ONLY diner* My usual breakfast orders are a cheesy omelette with sausage and french fries or banana pancakes. I've been coming here a lot and always leave happily with a belly full of food. This is a chill and slow pace type of diner from the people eating to the chefs making the food. Overall great place for breakfast in the morning, afternoon, or evening basically any time of the day

They need more old school diners like this! When I found out this place has been around for years and is a local "safe haven for classic breakfast", I couldn't resist checking it out. The servers are hilarious and kind, the food was tasty and quick. I felt like home away from home and I appreciated the nostalgia. Please please please stop here and then never stop coming back. They deserve our support. Also that's the best lemonade I've had since I left the south. What's the recipe?!

La B, where do I start...Service, fast efficient, accommodating. Very accommodating. Ambiance, a bit loud inside where there are very few tables. Sit outside would be preferable. Now onto to food. Definitely outstanding diner fare on a expansive menu. I went for breakfast on Sunday at 10:30, sat inside. Now when I go diner breakfast it's usually cheese omelette with buttered rye toast, crispy bacon, and French fries. Having read other reviews raving about the French toast, I went that direction with bacon and sausage. Definitely a good choice. The Challah French Toast, cooked to perfection, the bacon crispy, and the link sausage was just the right amount of greasy. Regular syrup, ok this is a no frills diner that's priced right. Coffee good and hot served in the unique New York blue and white paper cups. Tad expensive but I got a free refill. Lastly, as a throwback to years gone buy, there is a pay phone inside(see picture) Just a point out: cash only