La Bonbonnière
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend La Bonbonnière, and one diner says its plain, old-school breakfast is their usual choice. That same diner likes the runny omelet with hash browns, another diner praises the pancakes, and one more enjoys the specials, which are written on paper plates and taped over the counter. One commenter notes it takes only cash, while a different commenter thinks it is overhyped. A further diner says another diner serves better food but that the atmosphere here is worth a visit.
Address
La Bonbonniere, 28 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes, Omelet
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Feels it is overhyped as an old-school diner breakfast, and suggests other breakfast spots.
- Recommendsu/BLOTTO81 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Suggests La Bonbonniere as a breakfast pick and notes it takes only cash.
- Recommendsu/FitzwilliamTDarcy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Usually prefers La Bonbonniere for its simple, classic old-school breakfast.
- Recommendsu/topbuttsteak in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025ambience
Calls it a favorite greasy spoon and enjoys the handwritten specials taped over the counter.
- Recommendsu/thatgirlinny in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024consistency
Admits it is less decorative, but says its menu has stayed consistent since its start.
- Mixedu/bigsplitenergy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023ambience
Agrees it may be overrated, but says the atmosphere makes it worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Theairthatibreathe in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025taste
Says the pancakes at this spot are excellent.
- Recommendsu/eldersveld in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Finally tried this nearby spot and rated it above another local option.
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