Emphasis - Brooklyn

Best pineapple pancakes I've had yet. Breakfast options here are amazing and very filling. Everything from oatmeal to bacon is available. Fresh orange juice is there almost all the time. I like this place in part due to friendly staff as well. Only downside is its not cheap. Costs almost 13 dollars for a breakfast option along with juice glass separately.

This diner is fantastic and always open! I've never ordered anything here that I didn't enjoy. Sure, it's a diner, so I don't expect a fine dining experience, but it doesn't matter what time I walk in—whether it's 2 in the afternoon or 2 in the morning—the food is consistently fresh, and the service is always good. My favorite order is challah French toast and bacon at 2 in the morning; it's always delicious. The burgers, fries, eggs, pancakes, and steak and cheese are all great too. I could go on and on; everything here is good!

Fantastic breakfast and a diverse menu! My boyfriend and I absolutely love the breakfast options at Emphasis, and the staff is consistently friendly. Although there are some diners closer to our home, we always opt for Emphasis because their breakfasts are outstanding. When my parents came to visit, they were eager to return to Emphasis after enjoying it so much.

Today was one of the best diner experiences I've ever had in New York City, and I've had my fair share. The Village Salad is like a Greek salad, but without the lettuce, and honestly, what could be better? This one was large, fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was attentive and skilled, and the welcome we received was incredibly warm. Even the coffee stood out as exceptional. Overall, this place really goes the extra mile.

Standard diner, nothing particularly notable about the anesthetics or decor run of the mill in that regard. The staff and owners are what stand out at this establishment. Went there with my two kids and they enjoyed the staff's especially our waitress's hospitality and attention. The family feel of whole experience prompted me to order a vanilla egg cream which I had not had in about 30 years. The one area I would ask management to address is the spartan condition of the restrooms. Pretty minor considering the other factors that make this a great go to place in Bay Ridge.