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 (19)

$31 to $50

Market Cuisine

1262 Broadway, New York, NY 10001-3203

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Innovative

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.

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

Private dining

What 19 people are saying

B&L Diner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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B&L Diner in Manhattan excites with its "creative, perfectly-executed, delicious food" and "fantastic" soundtrack. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "cool fifties-era decor." The menu offers "variety" and brunch options. Families find it "welcoming" and "cozy," though some note service inconsistencies. Overall, a "wonderful addition" with a promising future.

19 Reviews

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lorna VIP
New York City10 reviews
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Absolute total garbage. I made a reservation and they accepted it. When we were done with our appetizer, we had to ask our waiter if we could place our dinner order and they told us that the kitchen was closed and after 15 minutes, told us at the restaurant was permanently closing.
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Deborah
New York City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sort of shocking to find a restaurant in Manhattan this reasonably priced with this quality of creative, perfectly-executed, delicious food. The soundtrack is fantastic and played just loud enough to hear, but you can still easily hold a conversation. Servers are friendly and engaging; super attentive and jovial. Cool fifties-era decor and lots of menu variety.
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John VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great experience at B&L Diner, what a great team, food and vibe! Will be back!
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Alexander
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nettes Lokal mit freundlichem Service. Preis / Leistung OK.
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John VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
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 City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 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 VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 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 VIP
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 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 Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 12, 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 City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!! Cool staff!! Excellent tomato soup!!!
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FAQs

B&L Diner is rated 4.3 stars by 19 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

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 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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About this restaurant

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Marilyn Room

Etta Room

Mezzanine Room

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What 19 people are saying

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