Ellen's Stardust Diner

Mary525
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Ellen's Stardust Diner

  • March 15, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Traveling Jen from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Ellen's Stardust Diner

It's a very entertaining place, the waitstaff are also performers. They sing and dance between freshening up your cup of coffee. They are much better performers than waiters or waitresses. Wait time is a bit longer than the usual, but it's worth it, you feel like you're in the midst of a show while you wait for your meal. The food leaves a bit to be desired. I suggest ordering something that is difficult to mess up. I ordered french toast and the egg was still raw. Overall, I'm glad to have gone, even with the food not being fabulous... it was a cheap show to watch.

From journal New York City on the GO!

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Ellen's StarDust Diner

Ellen's StarDust Diner

On the way to a bus tour which met outside, I happened upon Ellen's StarDust Diner. I was truly excited by my unexpected find.

I arrived at the diner around 8:00am for breakfast, totally expecting just a standard diner. What I found instead was a 1950s themed diner complete with poodle skirts. The diner is furnished with old posters of 1950s beauty contestants for contests like Miss Subway. The seating is cushy red booths with silver subway poles sprinkled throughout the restaurant.

In addition to the costumes and interior design, all of the waitstaff took turns singing and performing throughout breakfast. Upon talking to our server, he reported that as an added bonus to his job the owner helped pay for singing and dancing lessons. Most of the staff is trying to make it big on the Great White Way and the owner supports their dreams while utilizing their undiscovered talent.

The atmosphere was full on fun with singers dancing between booths and crooning songs like Runaround Sue. Every so often the singers would pass a tip basket and you could donate to their singing/dancing fund.

In addition to the show, the food was good and reasonably priced. I had scrambled eggs and bacon which cost about $6. Another added benefit was there wasn't a wait and the server was quite attentive. I think both children and adults would really get a kick out of this place. All in all it was a great little place to happen upon by chance and a really unique way to spend breakfast.

From journal New York, New York

Ellen's Stardust Diner

  • February 15, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by ShereeZielke from Edmonton, Alberta
Eat 50s-style diner foods while being entertained by the waiters and waitresses who double as karaoke pros. They are amazing as they sing well and continue to perform their waiter duties. It is a very crowded, active place. The food is simple and good.

From journal New York - A Second Chance!

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Ellen's Stardust Diner

  • August 25, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Alias Girl from New York, New York
Ellen's Stardust Diner

This diner is pretty cool even by New York City standards. It is located on the most visited street in New York, Broadway.

It has simple American fare, but its location is key. It has many amusing attributes: singing waiters and waitresses, a 50's diner look, and a train set that is mounted high in the double ceiling. If you get to sit on the second floor you can look down to see the train moving around. I actually prefer to sit on the first floor.

The best things to order are of course, the quintessential 50's diner fare: cheeseburger with fries and a black and white milkshake. The milkshake is awesome!

Other favorites include: fried mozzarella, quesadillas, nachos, buffalo wings, and practically any salad is good.

From journal New York City

Stardust Diner

  • January 9, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Leslie,B from Commack, New York
Very entertaining!! Retro, '50s, Marilyn Monroe... Waiters and waitresses belt out a tune while serving milkshakes and food. The singing is great and the food is good too. Very fun for the whole family!

From journal Marvelous Manhattan Club

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