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Skylight Diner

402 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001 40.75341 -73.996452
nr. Ninth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-244-0395 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Diner
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Official Website

skylightdinernyc.com

Hours

Daily, 24 hours

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 34th St.-Penn Station

Prices

$11.25-$26.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • 24-Hours
  • Breakfast
  • Delivery
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering
  • Delivery after 10pm

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

20th St. to 42nd St., Seventh Ave. to West Side Hwy.

Profile

From the saturnine rings atop the silvery gray pillars to the flying-saucer light fixtures suspended above the dark blue booths, the Skylight Diner evinces a retro view of the future. Think the World of Tomorrow as conceived yesterday. Sound like overkill? It’s not. Like most old ideas, this one doesn’t overstate itself. The closest you’ll get to sci-fi eats is a chemical-yellow slice of lemon meringue. The rest of the menu tends to be unadulterated roadside staples: eggs, burgers, chops, and quick nods to Greek and Italian cuisines, plus a fair number of fish dishes. The wrap is about as modern as this place gets. — Drew Pisarra

Party Space

Elevated in the back is an 80-seat, semi-enclosed, mirrored room with movable tables and two skylights.

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