Old John’s Diner is a revamped luncheonette where you can eat a great burger or drink a martini near Lincoln Center.

Summit Diner is a classic rail car-style diner where you’ll find one of the best Taylor Ham and eggs in New Jersey, or anywhere.

Thai Diner is a great all-day restaurant in Nolita from the team behind Uncle Boons.

Life Pancake Company is a diner in Jersey City where you should eat giant stacks of pancakes on weekend mornings.

White Mana is a 24/7 diner in Jersey City that’s been serving small, inexpensive smash burgers since the 1930′s.

Landmark Diner is a time capsule in Soho that you should rely on for cheap eggs and pancakes.

Carrot Top Pastries is a bakery and cafe that’s been making some of the best carrot cake in NYC since 1979.

Golden Diner is a little spot in Two Bridges that serves modern diner classics. It’s worth planning lunch here a week in advance.

Joe Junior is an old-school diner in Gramercy that’s perfect for breakfast or a burger.

Ben’s Kosher Deli is a kosher spot in the Garment District with deli classics and excellent matzo ball soup.

Neptune Diner is a neighborhood spot in Astoria for 2am pancakes and triple decker sandwiches.

Court Square Diner is a 24-hour neighborhood spot in LIC for pancakes and chicken parm at 4pm or 4am.

Viand Cafe is an Upper West Side diner where you should be eating a turkey sandwich.

B&H Dairy in the East Village is one of the last kosher lunch counters in the city, and they make fantastic tuna melts, latkes, and borscht.

Mike's is a little diner in Clinton Hill that feels like it hasn't changed in a half-century. Stop by on a Sunday morning for some pancakes and eggs.

3 Guys doesn't have the best food around, but it's a New York classic and still a great spot for people watching.