2023: Bronx Voted Crosstown Diner Best Luncheonette!
Crosstown Diner
2880 Bruckner Blvd
(718) 597-3450 – crosstowndiner.com
If a beef gyro or spanakopita sounds fetching, why not take yourself to the chrome-encased Crosstown Diner whose prompt friendly waitstaff service makes going into the Bruckner Boulevard establishment feel like a cozy luncheonette from the past? There’s a reason Crosstown gets included on esteemed lists of New York’s nostalgic lunch counters to try. This establishment is the place you’ll want to bring a whopping appetite for a Bronx Burger diner laud or enjoy an Italian Grilled Salad or maybe a Seared Steak Salad is the lighter fare to satisfy your mealtime. No matter the extent of the dish you order and whether in a hurry or want some relaxing family time out, Crosstown always makes the experience feel relaxing. A friendly, open vibe is among the successful ways this business consistently pleases its Bronx patronage.
2022: Bronx Voted Jimmy’s Grand Cafe Best Luncheonette!
Jimmy’s Grand Cafe
1001 Castle Hill Ave
(718) 319-1200 – www.jimmysgrandcafe.com
Jimmy’s Grand Café may not fit the typical definition of a luncheonette: a small, laid-back restaurant that serves lunch. It’s not so small and it serves more than just lunch. But Bronx voters love to eat here for lunch so much that they voted it the borough’s best luncheonette. It’s also certainly laid-back. Diners love its salads, soups, burgers – especially the half-pound cheeseburger – and other American dishes, as well as its empanadas and other Latin American dishes. Jimmy’s also serves various delicious drinks, including coconut mojitos and mimosas. The restaurant gets praise for its friendly staff and good service. Local businesses also like the fact that Jimmy’s delivers. If you’re in a rush, you can also take advantage of its advance order feature so your lunch is ready precisely when you want it.