Viand Cafe

Viand Cafe

★★★★4.1(839 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Viand Cafe captures the old-school New York diner experience that's increasingly hard to find, with solid breakfast classics like fluent pancakes and rye toast sandwiches that justify a quick visit if you're staying nearby. Service is genuinely attentive and the place has that authentic movie-set diner charm, though portions and prices skew generous rather than budget-friendly—expect to pay a premium for the nostalgic atmosphere and reliability.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Traditional drinksPastriesFamily friendlyOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyFull breakfastQuick grabPastriesLight foodParkingFull breakfastMeetings

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Christine H
★★★★★4 months ago

I am a NY diner (aka “Greek diner”) aficionado. I grew up on Long Island and waitressed my way through college at a diner in Nassau County. Sadly, many of these diners have closed, which is a great loss. Happily, Viand still stands as a shining example of a classic diner. The…

Wendy Zhou
★★★★★5 months ago

Quite expensive for the price - we got four small pieces of fish for the fish & chips, which was $28. French fries made up the bulk of dishes and were below average. However, the fish itself was tasty. The other dishes we ordered (Cuban sandwich, matzo ball soup) were similarly…

vb
★★★★★5 months ago

Viand Café was the perfect breakfast stop. The pancakes were great, and the breakfast sandwich on rye was delicious. Super quick and easy for anyone staying at Hotel Beacon. Our server was incredibly friendly and helpful, making it a great start to the day.

iAm CMack
★★★★★a year ago

Family friendly restaurant with great food options. I loved the city diner vibe with the great service. Although it wasn't busy when I visited, it looked like it had the potential to get there quickly. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in for a quick…

Robert Bredy (bobbredy)
★★★★★a year ago

Typical American restaurant, like in the movies. Excellent service, kindly and always taking care of your needs. A little bit expensive, but worthy. I was there for breakfast and you get sweet and salted one. As a tourist, I recommend it!

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