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They are less expensive than most diners in this area, and I think the food definitely measures up. I particularly like their pancakes, which are flavorful and have a perfect consistency. The servers are nice, but sometimes slow, and the place isn't air-conditioned well enough in the heat of August--but I'd go here anyway, because of the great pancakes and the reasonable prices. It's like a throw-back to a different decade.

They can't get an order right when calling for a delivery. Order grilled cheese...you will get a hamburger. Order rye bread...you'll get white bread. Order coffee black..you'll get tea with milk in it. (By the way coffee is like water) How they stay in business is beyond me. I think we need a better place on the upper westside, so we don't have to be stuck with this incompetent "greasy spoon".

I've been going to 3 Star since I was 12. Previous review was correct in saying that it's lost some luster since the owner left to start a new diner. Food is still quality and service is what you should expect at a place that needs high turnover. It's the standard Greasy Spoon. Definitely worth the investment if you're in for a quick breakfast or quick sandwich.

When the owner took off to open a new diner on Houston, he took with him what ever made 3 Stars outstanding. There is a young woman behind the counter now, that takes your order, places it on the counter in front of you, forgets it yours, places it back on the counter behind her while she waits for its owner to comes for it. And now, your order sits there getting cold until you can get her attention again- she will take a call before a human in front of her- to tell her you have been there all along. We still order from here, but we wont go in person. Too frustrating.

To the previous reviewer. No offense, but if the waitress isn't nice to you it's probably because you aren't very pleasant, because the service here is phenomenal. My boyfriend, in particular, has become very close with them. In fact, whenever they see him walking his dog they come out to chat with him. If you are complaining about the prices here compared to the vast amount of food you receive it makes me wonder where else you have been eating? If you want a cheap cup of coffee there's a mcdonald's a few blocks up.

just a tip. If you think starbucks is expensive, try to have a coffee at 3 star. They have a minimum policy of $4 per person. The coffe tastes more like dark water. the waitress is rude. Even if the place is empty, she gives you a hard time if you sit at a table for a coffee. UWS is in serious need of nice and cheap places.

My wife and I fell into this great little unasuming spot for a late lunch, and we loved it. Small, charming, good service, and inexpensive tasty food with a terrific menu. 3 stars?.....I give it 4!