Pancakes And Coffee Around The Clock In Murray Hill

Gemini Diner keeps the lights on around the clock at 2nd Avenue and 35th Street, a Murray Hill fixture for early breakfasts and 3 a.m. plates alike. The menu runs long, from eggs Benedict with salmon and home fries to club sandwiches, quesadillas, and stacked breakfast standards served at any hour. Coffee refills arrive without asking, and the dessert case holds carrot cake and thick slices under the counter lights. Booths and a Formica counter fill with a mix of night-shift workers, students, and neighbors. Portions are large, the pace is unhurried, and the check stays modest.