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OK...let me say this from the perspective of someone who lives in the same building as Gee Whiz. 1) I have NEVER seen a rat, cockroach or so much as an ant in my building. Did I mention I live above a diner in NYC? 2) At 1st, I was skeptical, but they always come through. We ordered delivery for about 2 yrs before ever stepping foot in the diner. 3) Once we actually went inside, I was won over. These people are authentic. It's a diner. The staff remembers you. They joke with you. They are nice. They work very hard. They are uber fast. I like that in a restaurant. 4) It's a diner. And in Tribeca, I appreciate that. Things are $$$ here. Just because I live here, doesn't mean I am rich. It may, however, mean I am stupid. Similar to best dishes at all diners... Burgers (w/ chez even better - ask for raw or caramelized onions if you like) Fries - Heart burn might ensue but they are impossible to deny. Moussaka (sp?) Gyro Healthy options: Caesar Salad Anything with a side salad instead of fries (if you are going down that road, at least replace fries with salad, as hard as that is) Ask them, they will help you once you get past there "rushed diner attitude" Summary: Again, it's a diner, 1 block below the most expensive zip code in the city. We are happy to have this option here. And with good service. These folks are real people and that's prob my favorite part.

What is with this elitist tone? Just because one can afford to live in Tribeca does not mean one should be ripped-off. After all, how do people remain rich? Answer: They spend their money wisely. Gee Whiz is not a wise place to eat. I have lived in Tribeca for 22 years and have seen the prices become insane. I buy better quality ingredients and cook better than the crap served at this "restaurant."

Is the place on the more expensive side for a diner? Yes. That being said, if you can afford to live in TriBeCa, the most expensive area of NYC, you can afford to pay $11 for a full breakfast. If not, you should be eating breakfast at home at not at a diner to begin with. The food is good, as far as diners go; great. It's not a Michelin star restaurant, and it doesn't claim to be. The service is absolutely spectacular, and the premises are cleaner, nicer and more pleasant than pretty much any other diner in the whole city.

bland pasta primavera. pretty presentation.

Ever since I started living in Tribeca I've been going here. Food is great and the service is very friendly. Best diner I've ever been to.

The food is okay (it's a diner, anyway). But the prices are astromonimcal. Okay, maybe their rent is absurd, but when brunch at Landmarc is a better value, something's wrong. Another real diner in the neighborhood with "diner prices" would make a killing. I'm not quite sure why the place is always packed with people willing to pay these prices. Must be lots of rich people still.

Wow! OK. Remember, this is a review site for places to eat. Everyone's opinion should be respected. I will listen to the reviewers who have been living in the area for many years. My opinion: This place fits into the area and that is the problem.