Golden Diner

Name: Golden Diner
Address: 123 Madison Street, New York, NY, 10002
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Chinatown · Diner

123 Madison Street, New York, NY, 10002Directions

4.42,959 reviews

Diners like this cafe's fluffy honey butter pancakes with a hint of lemon zest, as well as the crispy Korean fried chicken wings and flavorful egg sandwiches. They also highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the cozy, inviting atmosphere. Some reviews mention the wait can be excessively long.

Lemon-kissed pancakes, club sandwiches, and serious diner traffic.

Golden Diner is a $$ Diner restaurant in Chinatown, New York. It has logged 7,248 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

The wait. Even Tuesday afternoons fill up. Come prepared to put your name down or reserve ahead.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Why go

Golden Diner draws steady crowds, with Blackbird data confirming Saturday and Friday as peak days. The menu elevates diner fundamentals—katsu, kimchi soup, grilled cheese sandos—with technical competence. It operates without apology and people keep coming back.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Fast facts

Golden Diner has 7,248 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
Google users rate it 4.4 from 3,329 reviews.
A highlighted review calls the pancakes the best the diner had ever tasted.
The club sandwich is singled out as fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Golden Diner has logged 7,248 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Saturdays and Fridays leading the rush.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

Reserve or arrive early for the waitlist.
Waits extend into off-peak hours.
Desserts merit ordering.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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Activity268

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7,248

Neighborhood

Chinatown

Last 30 days

268 check ins

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Golden Diner

The experience

The wait. Even Tuesday afternoons fill up. Come prepared to put your name down or reserve ahead.

Google Places/ updated 122d ago

Review signal

4.4

2,959 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Golden Diner?

Golden Diner has logged 7,248 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Golden Diner busiest?

Golden Diner is busiest on Saturday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Golden Diner serve?

Golden Diner serves Diner cuisine.

How expensive is Golden Diner?

Golden Diner is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Golden Diner?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Golden Diner in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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