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“Breakfast with entertainment”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #687 of 15,004 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $26 - $34
Cuisines: American, Diner, Deli
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: After-hours, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Delivery, Reservations, Takeout
Neighbourhood: Midtown
Description: Ellen's Stardust Diner is a retro 1950s theme restaurant located at 1650 Broadway on the southeast corner of 51st Street in Theater District, Manhattan, New York City. The diner is regarded as one of the best theme restaurants in New York. The 1950s-themed eatery is home to its singing waitstaff known as (”Stardusters”). Ellen’s Stardust Diner has since served as the launching pad for many of its waiters/vocalists who have gone on to success in Broadway musicals and touring companies, domestic & international. Our retro 1950s-themed diner is filled with nostalgic memorabilia including the famous “Miss Subways” gallery honoring the beauty queens of a bygone era.
Reviewed 18 October 2024 via mobile

Loved this. Went for breakfast, the food was tasty and plentiful. All six of us cleared our plates. The singing is obviously the attraction of the place and the singers didn’t let us down despite us going at 8am on a Wednesday morning. It is no wonder they constantly lose staff to Broadway shows.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank Karyn P
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Reviewed 16 October 2024 via mobile

We were recommended to visit Ellen's by some friends and were not disappointed, be ready it is popular especially in the evenings, you will likely have to queue outside.

Once in though you can see why it's bigger than it looks we were upstairs but it's fine as the singing staff work the room. The quality of these singing waiters is surprising many have been on the Broadway stage others waiting for that break.

One waitress even manged to sing while pouring and serving drinks. Impressive!!!

It's a traditional American diner food is good and plentiful with lots of choice served by very friendly helpful staff.

It's not cheap but you are buying into the whole experience.

Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank IanLatto
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Reviewed 16 October 2024 via mobile

I ordered a breakfast and I did not get what I had expected so I told one of the staff as the person who had took our order was no where to be seen .The girl who I spoke to was not bothered the others finished their breakfast then we left .
It was not cheap very dissapointed 😔

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank Marilyn B
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Reviewed 15 October 2024 via mobile

Great fun place with tasty burgers, waffle fries & NY cheesecake + talented staff singing live between serving. Really enjoyed the experience and you could see how popular this place is by the number of people there.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank seanrobbo75
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Reviewed 15 October 2024

The singing waiters and waitresses were so good! The only thing that was annoying was the guy who would talk very loud about trying to get people to donate to the wait staff. I think it was good to ask for extra tips for them but he just went on and on very loud.I had a salad that had blue cheese, avocado, and so much more....so yummy! My husband had a corned beef sandwich that was very good!! Service was great also. However....if you go during prime time be prepared to wait in a very long line along the outside of the building...not sure how long people had to wait because we left the first night but went the next night around 9:30 PM and we did not have to wait.

Date of visit: October 2024
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Thank Gayle K
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