The Royal Diner of Bay Ridge

In a corporate-ruled city, this neighborhood anchor keeps the traditional diner feel alive. The staff welcome returning guests by name and are notably accommodating to children. The kitchen works quickly, turning out breakfast and lunch staples that include burgers that escape the typical overcooked diner fate, served with generous piles of fries, pickles, lettuce, and tomato. Servings are massive—an order of crispy sweet potato fries or a chicken quesadilla can easily stretch into two meals.