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Tick Tock Diner NY, New York, NY

Tick Tock Diner NY

4.2 (709)
$30 and under
American
481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Tick Tock Diner, an iconic symbol of the American diner with locations in both Midtown Manhattan and Clifton, New Jersey, has mastered the art of casual dining, providing customers with high quality ingredients, generous portions at a reasonable price and a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere that keeps them coming back year after year.
The 280 seat Midtown Manhattan location opened in 1997 at 481 8th Avenue (corner of 34th Street), across the street from Penn Station. Tick Tock Diner has long been known for its American comfort food. Today, it remains true to tradition while offering more dining choices than ever before on its extensive menu, accented with Italian, Greek and Tex-Mex influences. Keeping in the diner tradition, breakfast is served all day, featuring more than a dozen omelets, farm fresh eggs any style, pancakes, Belgian waffles and French toast.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 am–5:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 268-8444
  • Website
    http://www.ticktockdinerny.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Tick Tock Diner can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 268-8444
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    34th Street and 8th Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 709 people are saying

Tick Tock Diner NY reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tick Tock Diner NY offers a nostalgic diner experience with "huge portions" of "delicious pancakes" and a "great location" near Penn Station. The service is frequently praised as "quick and smiling," making it a "family friendly" option. While some dishes fall short, the "classic diner vibe" and convenient location shine.
709 Reviews

  1. Laurie

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Granddaughter loved it! Server was great and food was good also!

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  2. Tanya

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived early and was greeted thankfully they had plenty of spare tables. The portions sizes are very big so if you know you will struggle to eat it, best to share 😉 even with two adults we struggled to finish the pancakes. The pancakes were absolutely amazing, light and fluffy, tasted delicious. Service was good. Would recommend you visit at least once to experience it.

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  3. Eric

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely diner experience, as it brings me back to the old days. I got to introduce my younger co-workers to this style and they were amused.

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  4. Steven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice right near Penn Station. Generous portions of good food.

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  5. Cynthia VIP

    Greater Boston100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely breakfast at the Tick Tock Diner. Service was quick, the food was tasty, and we managed to dine at a time when it was relatively quiet.

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  6. Sarah

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly lady served us, great food!! We will be back 😀

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  7. Gaelle

    France6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good breakfast All the staff was very nice Great experience . thanks :))

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  8. Joel

    Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Perfectly average food and service with a very extensive menu and New York prices. Our fish and chips and french toast were fine; the dry-as-hell Cuban sandwich would get laughed out of Miami.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    New York City151 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun place. Classic diner with a great location. Right next to Penn station. Food is plentiful and tasty. Staff is friendly. A go to restaurant when you’re on the go.

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  10. Stuart

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great friendly waiter, good value and was not rushed at all.

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FAQs

Tick Tock Diner NY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 268-8444.

Tick Tock Diner NY is rated 4.2 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Tick Tock Diner NY

481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    34th Street and 8th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 am–5:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.ticktockdinerny.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 268-8444
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Tick Tock Diner can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 268-8444
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