John's Coffee Shop • 1941

John's Coffee Shop anchors the corner of 2nd Avenue and 44th Street in Midtown East, where regulars line up for fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes, eggs Benedict drowned in rich hollandaise, and the house green chili sauce that keeps visitors dreaming about it long after they've left New York. Since 1941, this classic diner with its '60s interior has been slinging generous portions and strong coffee to UN staffers, hotel guests, and neighborhood locals who appreciate the family-run warmth—the owner still works the register while his brother mans the grill. Come hungry for the tater tots, the cannoli-filled French toast, or the 44th Street omelette, served fast and friendly at a counter where you can watch the kitchen crew in action.