Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for EJ's Luncheonette yet. Call (212) 472-0600 to check before you go.
Typical hours for diners in New York
Most diners in New York open around 7:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 100% are open on Sundays and 48% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 42 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1271 3rd AvenueNew York, NY 10021
About EJ's Luncheonette
Located at 1271 3rd Avenue in New York, New York, EJ's Luncheonette is a diner. Our New York guide covers 5,477 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Service options include takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
You can reach the team at (212) 472-0600.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 1271 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10021
- Phone
- (212) 472-0600
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Popular times (typical for diners)
Diners are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of diners in New York.
Typical prices for diners in New York
Based on 31 menus with 4,078 priced items from diners in New York, the median menu item costs $14.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.39 and $20.00.
We don’t have EJ's Luncheonette’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate | 52% | $3.99 |
| Home Fries | 42% | $5.97 |
| Corned Beef Hash | 39% | $7.80 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 39% | $11.00 |
| Caesar Salad | 39% | $13.95 |
| Grilled Cheese | 35% | $10.00 |
| English Muffin | 35% | $3.00 |
| French Fries | 35% | $6.00 |
Calculated from 31 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of EJ's Luncheonette there are 265 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 621 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (109), Bakeries & Desserts (53), Bars & Pubs (50), and Italian (48).
Competition is strong: 14 other diners are within a mile and 51 within three miles. The closest is 2nd Ave Deli, 0.3 mi away.
289 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- BarbecueDallas BBQ< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodSeamore's Upper East Side< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsJ.G. Melon< 0.1 mi
- ItalianMezzaluna< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsNuts Factory< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is EJ's Luncheonette located?
EJ's Luncheonette is located at 1271 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
What is the phone number of EJ's Luncheonette?
You can call EJ's Luncheonette at (212) 472-0600.
Does EJ's Luncheonette offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, EJ's Luncheonette offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
What else is near EJ's Luncheonette?
There are 621 other places to eat and drink within a mile of EJ's Luncheonette. Nearby options include Dallas BBQ (< 0.1 mi), Seamore's Upper East Side (< 0.1 mi), and J.G. Melon (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other diners near EJ's Luncheonette?
14 other diners within a mile. The closest is 2nd Ave Deli, 0.3 mi away.
How much do diners in New York cost?
Based on 31 menus with 4,078 priced items from diners in New York, the median menu item costs $14.50, and half of all items are priced between $8.39 and $20.00.
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