American Restaurant & Restaurant & Food restaurant in New York City

Tick Tock Diner NY

Discover a classic New York City diner experience with generous portions and a varied menu. Enjoy American favorites at this 3.9-star spot. Visit today!

3.9(7,134 reviews)
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American Restaurant · Restaurant · Food
Tick Tock Diner NY in new-york-city

Standard 24/7 diner with retro looks, basic fare & close proximity to Madison Square Garden & more.

About Tick Tock Diner NY

This New York City establishment offers a quintessential American diner experience, a favorite for those seeking hearty meals at fair prices. With a solid 3.9-star rating from over 7,000 reviews, diners consistently praise the generous portions and the extensive, varied menu. Whether you're craving breakfast for dinner or a late-night snack, this spot delivers on the classic 24-hour diner promise. The atmosphere is lively and accommodating, making it a good choice for groups. You can also enjoy cocktails and convenient reservations. A unique feature is its direct access to the New Yorker Hotel lobby, adding to its appeal.

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💰Price Range
Moderate
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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3.9 / 5.0(7,134 reviews)

I really liked Tick Tock! It’s a classic American restaurant with generous portions, a varied menu, fair prices, and great service. One nice detail is that it has direct access to the New Yorker Hotel lobby, a beautiful spot worth checking out. They deliver on everything you could expect out of a 24 hour diner. I was able to order breakfast for late dinner and it was hot and tasty. I should call out that my French toast was made exactly how I like it. Perfection. And my shake was delicious. Has a perfect diner atmosphere and hits the spot. No complaints and would go again Very nice service from Javier. The food was great. I had a corned beef Reuben. And the coffee was also very good. I got a free coffee refill. Overall it hit the spot. I wish I would've tried the key lime pie but I was stuffed.

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481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA

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TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
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SundayOpen 24 hours
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Recent Reviews

july J.

October 29, 2025

I really liked Tick Tock! It’s a classic American restaurant with generous portions, a varied menu, fair prices, and great service. One nice detail is that it has direct access to the New Yorker Hotel lobby, a beautiful spot worth checking out.

Tara D.

October 3, 2025

They deliver on everything you could expect out of a 24 hour diner. I was able to order breakfast for late dinner and it was hot and tasty. I should call out that my French toast was made exactly how I like it. Perfection. And my shake was delicious. Has a perfect diner atmosphere and hits the spot. No complaints and would go again

Nevin K.

November 16, 2025

Very nice service from Javier. The food was great. I had a corned beef Reuben. And the coffee was also very good. I got a free coffee refill. Overall it hit the spot. I wish I would've tried the key lime pie but I was stuffed.

Steve G.

October 23, 2025

So funny story about how I got to this place . We were looking for a place to eat after leaving MSG. My brother found a diner so figured it would please everyone. I originally said sure I never been to TikTok diner so should be fun to see what the vibe is like. Not realizing it was Tick Tock like a clock lol. Needless to say it was still a good place to eat. The place feels a little tight but what should you expect for NYC real estate. The food was good our service was pretty fast. The waiter wasn’t pushy and checking in on us every second but available if we needed anything. It worth a try and wasn’t too busy midday on a Saturday.

Zach D.

November 13, 2025

If you want the full diner experience, they've got the full diner experience. Just a pop over from the train hall this place has it all. Expansive menu? check. Pretty good prices? check. Interior decor that is one of kind and probably hand made by a guy's friend's buddy in the mid 90s? Absolutely. To rate this anything less than 5 stars would be sin

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Tick Tock special

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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