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The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places

Golden Diner

New York, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST BRUNCH & BREAKFAST WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 8 2026

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Golden Diner

Golden Diner is a small breakfast and brunch spot in Chinatown, Manhattan, known for its honey butter pancakes. The menu also includes egg sandwiches, Korean fried chicken wings and katsu sandwiches served all day.

Highlights

  • Honey butter pancakes
  • Chinatown egg and cheese
  • Korean fried chicken wings

Good to know

  • Reservations open 30 days ahead on Resy
  • Waits often run one to two hours
  • Walk-ins can join a text waitlist

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