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Old-school New York coffee shop serving classic diner specialties for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
What to order: Turkey Club · Matzoh Ball Soup · Bagel & Lox · Omelettes (e.g., Leo Omelette or breakfast omelettes)From Google Maps reviews.
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 pricey for the quality, but the ambiance and service is good.
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.
Overall love this place. You won’t find a better “regular” Diner/Coffee Shop. It’s not trying to be anything that it’s not. We come all the time and we are rarely disappointed. Excellent diner food. Matzoh ball soup is absolutely delicious. Bagel & lox is fantastic. Love their omelettes. Love their salads. Delicious coffee. (Negative: We were disappointed with the apple pie - very mediocre.) After the recent renovation, the place looks great! Service is efficient and friendly. Nice outdoor seati
From the Sep 16, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.