Square Diner

Tucked into Tribeca since the 1940s, Square Diner is one of New York’s last classic railroad-car diners, instantly recognizable by its stainless-steel façade and neon signage. Inside, it feels timeless — vinyl booths, a long counter, and regulars who have been coming for decades.

The menu covers all the diner essentials: stacks of pancakes, omelets, and burgers, but also daily specials and hearty comfort food that reflects the neighborhood’s no-nonsense roots. It’s the kind of place where you can order coffee and eggs at 8 a.m. or a club sandwich at 2 p.m. and feel equally at home.

Open seven days a week and conveniently located near Canal Street, Square Diner remains a local institution and an easy stop for anyone wanting to experience New York diner culture in its most authentic form.