Golden Diner

On a Saturday morning after getting there early (about 9:10) we checked in with the hostess staff at Golden Diner a little after 10 and were told we had secured a table for 4 which would be ready in approximately 50 minutes. Our group was ELATED. After about 30 minutes we received a text indicating our table was ready. After hurrying back we were promptly seated and greeted by our server. We ordered a double order of plain pancakes, a single blueberry pancake and an order of the fried chicken wings. Everything we ate was as delicious (if not more) than the hype had led us to believe. The chicken was seasoned and fried to crispy perfection with a slightly sweet and slightly spicy flavor. The pancakes were easily the fluffiest I’ve ever eaten and the flavor was pleasantly sweet. Every staff member we encountered was helpful and pleasant and our food arrived hot and fast. My only regret is that I didn’t order more from the menu. Oh well, until next time.

We came here based on the recommendation of our daughter for "best pancakes" and the Golden Diner did not disappoint. The pancakes were indeed fluffy and delicious. They were so good that I forgot to take a picture of them before eating... Located in a lively and artsy neighborhood on the southern edge of Chinatown, the Golden Diner has a great vibe. Friendly and efficient service. Breakfast items are served until 5 pm which is great. Reasonable prices. But be prepared to wait for a table since the place is small and very popular. If you have some time to pass before your table becomes available, I can recommend a visit to the nearby Management art gallery on East Broadway.

I was finally able to snag a reservation here, and I now understand why the wait times are so long lol. The honey butter pancakes are absolutely divine and by far live up to the hype, I’ve never had a pancake melt in my mouth like these did - they’re somehow both fluffy and creamy, and the honey butter syrup isn’t overly sweet, balanced with just a little citrus from the yuzu. I also got the chicken katsu sando to save for lunch the next day, the red cabbage slaw was perfection and balanced out the saltiness of the katsu and sweetness of the sauce so well. I’m so glad I finally got to try this place and enjoyed it so much that I had to write an actual review, Golden Diner exceeded my expectations and is well worth the commute and wait times. Highly recommend!

We haven’t tried their other dishes yet, but we ordered the pancakes with berry compote, and they were honestly the best pancakes we’ve ever had! My boyfriend is extremely picky when it comes to food, and even he couldn’t stop saying this place is the best pancake spot. We’re definitely planning to come back soon just for the pancakes :) ❤️ It feels perfect for brunch, breakfast, or even a light dinner!