Manhattan Diner Burgers and Patty Melts From 7 AM

Manhattan diner burgers rarely get a setting like this. Pull up to the Formica counter at Joe Jr., claim a stool, and order the burger that made this cozy, nostalgic room a local favorite. The low fuss crew keeps the stools filled and the prices reasonable, and the place wears its neighborhood staple status with real charm.

The patty melt earns equal billing on the plate, with thick cut crispy fries for crunch alongside. Mornings go softer, fluffy pancakes paired with snappy sausage, the breakfast an old corner coffee shop used to run.

Service moves fast enough for a bite before a show, which makes 167 3rd Ave an easy stop on the way to the curtain. Doors open daily at 7 AM, with closing at 11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday, leaving room for a late plate of fries.