B&L Diner

Name: B&L Diner
Address: 1262 Broadway, New York, NY, United States, 10001-3203
Telephone: (646) 838-9020
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

15 Reviews

$31 to $50

Market Cuisine

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Lively
Great for brunch

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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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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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B&L Diner offers a cozy ambiance with "amazing service and delicious food." Guests appreciate the "great food" and "excellent cocktails," making it a popular spot for brunch and dinner. Despite some service hiccups, the friendly staff and carefully crafted dishes like roast beef sandwiches and avocado toast keep patrons returning.

15 Reviews

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John
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, it's a wonderful addition to the area!
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Fred
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food is on point. Staff very friendly and helpful food never disappoints
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Kara
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Nice layout. Good for Sunday brunch.
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Ahlam
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and delicious food. The staff really know the menu and are passionate about the dining experience and the food. This place will be hard to get a reservation at soon!!
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Mark
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Even though the place was nearly empty, the service was poor. Long waits just to be noticed by a server, all of whom walked across the length of the room and yet seemed to go out of their way to avoid making eye contact with any patrons. I was visibly not the only table seeking service. After nearly ten min wait for a Diet Coke, which was just sitting at the end of the bar in plain view of two employees, I had to go and ask for it, and brought it back to the table, myself.
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João
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!! Cool staff!! Excellent tomato soup!!!
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Elsbeth
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and food were excellent, as was the service. A fun Christmas Eve diner dinner!
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Jolene
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
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
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
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
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New York City
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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B&L Diner is rated 4.3 stars by 15 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

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 4 times today

1262 Broadway, New York, NY 10001-3203

Additional information

Cross Street
32nd Street
Area
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, 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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