Diner Omelettes and Cheeseburgers on the Upper West Side

City Diner keeps the Upper West Side fed with the plates a griddle does well. Omelettes arrive fluffy and folded, shoulder to shoulder with a pile of crisp hash browns and buttered toast. The grilled cheese comes pressed golden, with a side of slaw and a pickle spear, and the cheeseburger lands simple and stacked on a sesame bun. It reads like the neighborhood standby that regulars name on instinct, and the 4.2 rating across 1,179 reviews backs that up. Portions come piled high, and the room keeps a steady rhythm through the morning. Find it at 2441 Broadway, an easy stop before a walk through Riverside Park or a matinee uptown. Come hungry, order the eggs and a side of hash, and settle into the kind of classic diner meal that never really goes out of style.