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On a visit to NYC and after the Frick last week, popped in here for a BLT and some split pea soup. The food was very good, the restaurant kind of dirty, but table, dishes, food clean and fresh. Probably wouldn't go for dinner, but breakfast and lunch, good value for money and food was yummy. Service good, mildly friendly.

When I first went to this diner, I was a little taken aback by the gruff service, but after a couple of visits, it becomes part of the charm of this neighborhood diner. A Sunday morning tradition for the past 3 years, I am never disappointed with the food, service, and atmosphere. The place is packed during brunch hours which is testament to the good food and usually good service. The burgers are great, and I never miss a chance to order their coffee. For those passing through with complaints, keep going and leave Neil's to us locals.

Noisy, crowded, busy. NY at its best! A real taste of NY is to be had here. The food is good the prices are better and the atmosphere just feels like a real NY experience. A must do when in the hood.

We have been ordering from Neils for over 10 years and this place disappoints almost everytime. The coffee is the only thing worthwhile. Their prices keep going up and the service keeps going down. They do deliver and its very fast but if there is a problem they will not fix itand there are a lot of problems with orders, so buyer beware. I just think I am going to have to go to another diner in the area, which makes me sad because we have such a history with this diner. If the service was better I could stay.

I wonder if the ownership has switched. They used to be such a great restaurant but recently I have had nothing but bad experiences, most recently I called on a Sunday morning to have an order delivered and although they are located on 70th and Lexington and I am also in the mid 70's near First they said I was too far to deliver to because I am not on Lexington too. They were really rude on the phone and should not say they have delivery when they do not. Do yourself a favor and order from a diner that really needs your business, clearly Neil's does not.

I love this place, the people and the food! I love looking at the wall of autographs! It can get busy, but that NYC people... get used to it! The only place left were you can get a warm meal fast! I hope it stays around for years to come!

I used to eat at Neil's every weekend for years, but have recently stopped going there because of the downturn in their service. Now, this is a diner, so I am not expecting four star service, but even I was surprised at the gruffness from the waitress. And while the food is not the highlight (the cheap prices are), even this is slipping below mediocrity. Case in point, I ordered pancakes with walnuts. I got pancakes. When I asked about the walnuts, I got handed a cup with 5 walnuts in it.