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City Diner Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, 24 hours
  • Delivery Area:
    85th St. to 100th St., Central Park West to Riverside Dr.

delivery & take out

eggs & omelettes
Available All day. Served With Potatoes and Toast. toast choice: White toast, Wheat toast, Rye toast, 7-grain toast, Plain Bagel $0.50, Cinnamon Bagel $0.50, Poppy Bagel $0.50, Onion Bagel $0.50, Sesame Bagel $0.50, Blueberry Muffin $0.50, Corn Muffin $0.50, Bran Muffin $0.50, Walnut Muffin $0.50, Bialy $1
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs       8.95
Three Eggs Deluxe three eggs any style with ham, bacon and sausage       8.95
Vegetarian Frittata pan-fried omelette with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and zucchini       9.95
Zorba's Omelette tomatoes and feta cheese       9.50
Fresh Broccoli & Cheddar Omelette       8.25
N.y. Boneless Strip Steak & Two Eggs two eggs any style with our charbroiled sirloin steak       18.95
The New Yorker Omelette smoked nova scotia lox and onions, done perfectly       10.95
Two Eggs Any Style       5.75
Breakfast Protein option: ham, Bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon       2.70
Egg White Low Cholesterol Omelette with peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and basil       9.95
The Classic Denver Omelette diced ham, peppers and onions       8.95
City Frittata plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, italian sausage and basil       9.95
Cheese Omelette your choice of cheese in a fluffy omelette       8.95
Cheese selection: American Cheese, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, Pepperjack cheese, Mozzarella cheese      
Athenian Omelette fresh spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and feta cheese       9.95
Italian Connection italian sausage, peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese       8.95
oven fresh breads & rolls
Available All day.
Giant Hand Rolled Water Bagel       1.95
Bagel flavors: Plain Bagel, Cinnamon bagel, Poppy bagel, Onion bagel, Sesame bagel      
Cream Cheese       1.25
Plain Roll       1.75
Jumbo Muffins       1.95
Muffin flavors: Blueberry Muffin, Corn muffin, Bran muffin, Walnut muffin      
The Great Bagel Deluxe nova scotia lox, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato, bermuda onion, olives and garni       12.95
Thomas' English Muffin       1.95
Croissant       2.50
Danish       2.50
Danish flavors: Cinnamon Danish, Cheese danish, Prune danish, Apple danish      
pancakes, waffles & french toast
Available All day.
Pancakes       6.95
Two Eggs option: Two Scrambled eggs, Two Sunny Side Up eggs, Two Fried eggs, Two Over-easy eggs, Two Egg Whites Only       1.95
Breakfast Protein addition: ham, Bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon       2.55
Pancake toppings: Bananas       1.25
Pancake toppings: blueberries, Sliced strawberries, Chocolate Chips       2.25
French Toast       6.95
Breakfast Protein addition: ham, Bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon       2.55
Two Eggs option: Two Scrambled eggs, Two Sunny Side Up eggs, Two Fried eggs, Two Over-easy eggs, Two Egg Whites Only       1.95
City Diner Multi Grain Waffle topped with fresh yogurt, berries and nuts       10.95
Lumberjack pancakes with two eggs, bacon, ham and sausage       10.50
Pancake toppings: Bananas       1.25
Pancake toppings: blueberries, Sliced strawberries, Chocolate Chips       2.25
Belgian Waffle       6.95
Breakfast Protein addition: ham, Bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon       2.55
Two Eggs option: Two Scrambled eggs, Two Sunny Side Up eggs, Two Fried eggs, Two Over-easy eggs, Two Egg Whites Only       1.95
Belgian Tropical Waffle topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, melon, whipped cream and raisins       10.50
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit Salad melon, strawberries, pineapple and grapes       4.95
Half Grapefruit       3.25
Fresh Melon       3.95
appetizers
The Sampler a delicious combination of mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and potato skins       13.95
Mozzarella Sticks savory mozzarella cheese coated with zesty italian batter and fried golden brown. served with marinara sauce       7.25
Fried Calamari golden fried calamari served with a zesty marinara sauce       9.95
Mediterranean Hummus with toasted pita triangles       7.95
Chicken Fingers battered and fried to golden perfection. served with honey mustard sauce       8.95
Bruschetta finely diced tomatoes, roasted peppers and mozzarella cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil on garlic bread       6.95
Baked Macaroni & Cheese classic style elbow macaroni with american, cheddar and parmesan cheese     sm 5.95   lg 9.95
Mighty Bites three 3 oz. burgers, one with american cheese, one with bacon and one with swiss cheese       9.95
Buffalo Wings plump wings basted in a spicy sauce. served with bleu cheese dressing       8.50
Mini Louisiana Crab Cakes lump crab meat and the essentials served with creole-style tartar sauce       9.95
Potato Skins fried potato wedges with crisp bacon and cheddar cheese       7.25
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla two flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese, sautéed mushrooms and jalapeño peppers       9.95
Mucho Nachos corn tortilla chips topped with beef chili, jack cheese, tomatoes, onions and sour cream       8.95
homemade soup & chili
City Soup of the Day     cup 3.25   bowl 4.25
City Famous Chili hearty beef and black beans in a mildly spiced sauce served over rice with onions and cheddar cheese       8.95
supreme salads
Hand Tossed and Acres of variety.
Big Apple Salad grilled chicken over mixed greens, red apples, walnuts, cherry tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese       13.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Popeye Salad mounds of fresh spinach leaves topped with crisp bacon, sliced eggs, tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and mushrooms. finished with seasoned croutons       9.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Grilled Chicken       3
Fiesta Grilled Chicken Salad leaf lettuce tossed with lime marinated grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocados, corn, red onions, and ancho chile ranch dressing. topped with crunchy corn tortillas       13.95
Steakhouse Salad perfectly marinated hanger steak with roasted beets, sweet corn, red peppers, chick peas, black beans, red onions, cucumbers, roma tomatoes and romaine hearts. tossed in our housemade honey balsamic dressing       15.95
Naked Burger Salad chopped greens, tomatoes, bleu cheese, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, red onions and radishes topped with any burger and russian dressing       13.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Naked Burger Salad choice: Classic Burger, City Diner burger, Mediterranean burger, Mexican burger, Buffalo burger, Italian burger, California burger, Veggie burger, Turkey burger      
Cobb Salad grilled chicken breast, avocados, bacon, cucumbers, corn and bermuda onions over seasonal greens       12.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Grilled Portobello Salad mixed garden green salad with marinated string beans, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives and roasted red peppers in our very own balsamic vinaigrette dressing       11.95
Mesclun Green Salad tossed with fresh melon topped with grilled chicken and served with citrus vinaigrette dressing       12.95
Shrimp Salad Platter served with cole slaw, potato salad, tomatoes, cucumber and boiled egg       11.95
City Diner Chef Salad julienne sliced roast beef, turkey, ham, cucumbers, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, swiss and cheddar cheeses on a bed of mixed greens       14.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Organic Field of Dreams organic field greens, fresh strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, toasted almonds and feta cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing crowned in fresh norwegian salmon       15.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Mixed Seasonal Green Salad       5.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Greek Salad romaine lettuce, feta cheese, black olives, anchovies, dolmadakia and garni       11.50
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Caesar Salad romaine lettuce, grated cheese and croutons in our very own caesar dressing       9.95
Grilled Chicken       3
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Sampler hummus, baba ghannouj, falafel, greek salad and pita triangles       12.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Norwegian Salmon Niçoise Salad poached fresh norwegian salmon over fresh greens, new potatoes, green beans, kalamata olives and hard-boiled egg       15.95
Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette      
Tuna Salad Platter served with cole slaw, potato salad, tomatoes, cucumber and boiled egg       11.95
Chicken Salad Platter       10.95
overstuffed sandwich sensations
You'll Love Our City Sandwiches and wraps. Made With the Freshest Ingredients
City Club Sandwich fresh turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and dressing. served with french fries       12.95
Ny Sirloin Steak Sandwich sirloin strip, char-broiled to perfection with lettuce and tomatoes. served with french fries       (12oz) 17.95
Grilled Chicken on a Baguette with roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella cheese. served with french fries       12.95
Greek Souvlaki marinated pieces of meat on pita bread. served with french fries and greek salad       12.95
Fried Filet Sandwich filet of sole fried golden brown on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomatoes and french fries       13.95
Italian Meatball Sub Parmigiana served with french fries       11.50
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes with cheese and dressing. served with french fries       12.95
Cheese selection: American Cheese, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, Pepperjack cheese, Mozzarella cheese      
Tuna Melt tuna salad on an english muffin, topped with melted american cheese and tomatoes. served with french fries       10.95
Chicken Souvlaki grilled marinated chicken breast on pita bread with french fries and greek salad       12.95
Crab Cake Sandwich served on a bun with chunky tartar sauce and french fries       13.95
Ruby Reuben Sandwich heaped with corned beef, sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese. served with french fries       11.95
California Wrap flour tortilla, herb grilled chicken, lemon mayonnaise, shredded carrots, chopped romaine lettuce, sautéed mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. served with mesclun green salad       11.95
classic american sandwich favorites
Served With Homemade Cole Slaw and a pickle.
Tuna Fish Salad Sandwich       6.50
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Chicken Salad Sandwich all white meat       5.95
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Shrimp Salad Sandwich       7.95
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
White Meat Turkey Sandwich oven-roasted       8.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Pastrami Sandwich       8.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Fried Egg Sandwich       2.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
B.l.t       5.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Egg Salad Sandwich       4.95
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Roast Beef Sandwich       8.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Lean Corned Beef Sandwich       8.25
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
Grilled Cheese Sandwich your choice of cheese       4.50
Grilled Cheese choice: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese      
Grilled Cheese option: Grilled Cheese With Tomato       .75
Grilled Cheese option: Grilled Cheese With Bacon, Grilled Cheese With ham, Grilled Cheese With Canadian bacon       1.25
Grilled Cheese option: Grilled Grilled Cheese With Bacon and Tomato       2
Bacon & Egg Sandwich       3.95
Sandwich Cheese addition: American Cheese, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, Mozzarella cheese       .75
Sandwich Cheese addition: Tomato       .60
city burgers
More Than Half a Pound of Fresh Ground beef, Charbroiled to order, Served With Coleslaw and a Pickle. Burger Add ons: Tomato $1, Sautéed Mushrooms $1.50, Avocado $1.50, Bacon $1.50. Burger Cheese addition: American Cheese $1, Aged Cheddar Cheese $1, Swiss Cheese $1, Pepper Jack Cheese $1, Feta Cheese $1.75, Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese $1.75, Bleu Cheese $1.75. Burger Deluxe option: French fries, lettuce, tomato, Coleslaw & Pickle $3, Onion rings, lettuce, tomato, Coleslaw & Pickle $4, Waffle fries, lettuce, tomato, Coleslaw & pickle $4
Classic Burger a 9oz. fresh ground beef burger cooked to your liking       6.50
Mediterranean Burger mixed with green peppers, onions, fresh parsley and spices topped with feta cheese and oregano. served on pita bread       7.50
Buffalo Burger       7.95
California Burger with haas avocados, alfalfa sprouts, bacon, swiss cheese and ranch dressing       8.95
Fresh Grilled Turkey Burger       6.50
City Diner Burger american cheese, caramelized onions and special sauce       7.50
Mexican Burger with haas avocados, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese and hot tomato salsa       8.50
Italian Burger with fresh buffalo mozzarella, roasted red peppers and fresh basil       7.95
House Made Veggie Burger (v) our secret mix of fresh garden veggies and lentil topped with tomato salsa       6.95
Mighty Bites three 4oz. burgers, one with american cheese, one with bacon and one with swiss cheese       9.95
chef's choice
Served With Seasonal Green salad. Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Blue Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Penne á la Vodka penne pasta tossed in a vodka cream sauce       13.95
Grilled Chicken       3
Penne Pasta with broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic and oil       13.95
Grilled Chicken       3
Linguine Primavera (v) with fresh julienne style garden vegetables       13.95
Linguine Primavera chicken       3
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (v) with fresh plum tomato basil sauce       13.95
Greek Spinach Pie spinach and feta cheese in a phyllo nest       13.95
Baked Eggplant Rollatini (v) stuffed with ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, zucchini, carrots and shiitake mushrooms. topped with plum tomato sauce and fresh baked mozzarella cheese       10.95
Rigatoni Bolognese a rich meat sauce slowly simmers with wine, garlic and herbs       13.95
Colossal Meatballs housemade colossal meatballs over spaghetti topped with marinara sauce       14.95
Marinated Chicken Shish Kebob marinated chicken breast with peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms. served over rice       16.95
Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana golden brown chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and pasta       16.95
Grilled Chicken       3
Greek Moussaka layers of eggplant, chopped meat and thin slices of potatoes topped with a béchamel sauce       13.95
Chicken Scampi pan-roasted in a garlic butter sauce and served with saffron rice       16.95
Classic Italian Lasagna thick layers of pasta with seasoned meat sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese       13.95
Five Vegetable Stir-fry (v) with zucchini, yellow squash, chinese cabbage, snow peas and red peppers in a light sesame soy sauce over saffron rice       11.95
Five Vegetable Stir-fry vegetable stir-fry add ons: chicken       3
Vegetable Stir-fry Add ons: Tuna       5
Fettuccine Genovese fettucine tossed with diced chicken breast, fresh mushrooms and pesto basil sauce       15.95
steak, chops & homestyle entrées
Served With Potato and Your Choice of Side. Entrée side choice: Cup of soup, Mixed Seasonal Green Salad, Broccoli rabe, peas, carrots, String beans. Optional salad Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Bleu Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette
N.y. Sirloin Steak a 16oz. n.y. sirloin choice cut char-grilled to perfection       27.95
Sliced Steak Marsala slices of skirt steak sautéed with shallots and mushrooms in a marsala reduction over saffron rice       17.95
Pork Chops butcher cut pork chops, char-broiled and served with caramelized apples and onions       19.95
Broiled Half Chicken with fresh herbs       15.95
Roast Fresh Turkey with apple walnut stuffing       17.95
Grilled Lamb Chops       25.95
City Diner Steak Frites a hanger steak marinated with paprika, garlic and cilantro. served with hand-cut french fries, dijon mustard and vegetable of the day       19.95
Skirt Steak marinated in garlic, rosemary and thyme, char-grilled over an open flame and topped with lightly battered onions, tender and juicy       21.95
Grilled Bbq Baby Back Ribs smothered with our housemade bbq sauce. served with french fries and cole slaw       20.95
Roasted Chicken with apple walnut stuffing       15.95
Southern Fried Chicken served in a basket with french fries       15.95
The Best Baked Meat Loaf       15.95
seafood masterpieces
Served With Choice of Side. Seafood side choice: potato, Cup of soup, Seasonal Mixed Green Salad, broccoli, peas, carrots, String beans. Optional salad Dressing choice: Ranch dressing, Bleu Cheese dressing, Russian dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fulton Market Broiled Filet of Sole filet of sole broiled in a lemon butter sauce       20.95
Grilled Norwegian Salmon fresh atlantic salmon grilled to perfection       19.95
Fried Shrimp shrimp breaded with japanese bread crumbs and fried golden brown       21.95
Broiled Seafood Combination jumbo shrimp, filet of sole and norwegian salmon with a garlic butter sauce       25.95
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic in a lemon butter white wine sauce over rice       21.95
Grilled Fresh Trout rainbow trout with tomatoes, capers and diced kalamata olives       16.95
Fried Seafood Combination fried jumbo shrimp, filet of sole and fried calamari       25.95
sides
Cottage Cheese served on a bed of lettuce       3.95
Tater Tots       3.95
Sweet Potato Fries       4.25
Red Bliss Potato Salad       3.50
Baked Potato       3.50
Broccoli Rabe       5.95
Vegetable of the Day       5.95
Corned Beef Hash       4.95
French Fried Potatoes       3.50
Waffle Fries       4.25
Cole Slaw       3.50
Mashed Potatoes       3.50
Gravy choice: Brown Gravy, White gravy, No gravy      
Sautéed Spinach       5.95
Onion Rings       4.95
Breakfast Protein      
Breakfast Protein Side choice: ham, bacon, sausage, Turkey sausage, Corned Beef Hash       4.95
Baked Macaroni & Cheese       5.95
desserts
Cheesecake       5.50
Chocolate Mousse Cake       5.25
Assorted Layer Cake       5.25
Black Forest Cake       5.25
All Pies       3.95
Russian Coffee Cake       4.50
Creamy Rice Pudding       3.95
Häagen-dazs Ice Cream       (2 scoops) 5.75
Häagen-dazs Ice Cream flavors: Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice cream, Strawberry Ice cream, Coffee Ice cream      
Banana Royal ripe banana with three generous scoops of ice cream with chocolate syrup, strawberry topping and a lavish layer of whipped cream and walnuts       7.95
Häagen-dazs Ice Cream flavors: Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice cream, Strawberry Ice cream, Coffee Ice cream      
Strawberry Cheesecake       5.95
Strawberry Shortcake       5.25
Apple Crumb Cake       5.25
California Fruit Cake       5.95
Baklava       5.25
Bread Pudding       3.50
Jell-o strawberry       3.50
Whipped Cream       .50
Ice Cream Sundae with your choice of any flavor ice cream, with nuts and whipped cream       6.50
Häagen-dazs Ice Cream flavors: Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice cream, Strawberry Ice cream, Coffee Ice cream      
coffee bar
Our Legendary Coffee coffee choice: regular (leaded), decaffeinated (unleaded)     sm 1.50   lg 1.95
Cappuccino       4.50
Espresso brewed perfectly and served creamy with a lemon zest       2.25
Hot Chocolate rich and creamy       2.50
Herbal Tea       1.95
Mochaccino espresso, frothed milk, flavored with chocolate       4.95
Iced Cappuccino served in a tall glass, creamy and cold       4.50
beverages
Fountain favorites.
Fountain Soda fountain soda choice: pepsi, diet pepsi, 7-up, root beer, orange       2.25
Fresh Juice juice choice: tomato juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice, cranberry juice     sm 2.95   lg 3.95
Iced Tea       2.25
Chocolate Milk       2.95
Poland Spring Water       1.75
Ice Cream Soda one huge scoop of häagen-dazs ice cream perched on a glass filled with club soda, whipped cream and we won't forget the cherry       5.75
Häagen-dazs Ice Cream flavors: Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice cream, Strawberry Ice cream, Coffee Ice cream      
Fresh Orange Juice     sm 2.95   lg 3.95
Iced Coffee       2.25
Milk milk choice: regular 2% milk, skim milk, half & half       2.50
San Pellegrino water       (16oz) 3.95
N.y. Central Egg Cream made the old fashioned way       2.25
Milk Shakes our milkshakes are thick and delicious, you may need a spoon to gulp it down! made with häagen-dazs ice cream       5.75
Milk Shake choice: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Coffee      
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