The Red Flame

The french toast here is absolutely perfect. Quick service, food came out in maybe 3 minutes. Constant slurry of waiters asking if we needed anything. Vibes very diner-y. What else do you need?

Who doesn’t love an old-school coffee shop/diner breakfast?!? I met up with a friend at the Red Flame in Midtown Manhattan. It was one my of go-to places when I worked in the Calendar Building, across from the main library and Bryant Park. She had the waffle; I had the Florentine omelette. The service is great and they keep the coffee flowing!

Excellent breakfast location. Superb omelettes and generous fruit bowls. Quick service!

We got the Ceasar wrap with added avocado, grilled cheese, and cheese ravioli. All food was great! Friendly and quick service.

I got 2 eggs over easy (came with two slices of bread) with a side of fries and chicken noodle soup, and my friends also got the western omelette sandwich, also with a side of fries. And a cup of joe. It was delicious, especially the soup. Perfect breakfast. The bill did come out to around $40 and i wasnt ecstatic to pay over $10 for two eggs but this is life. In terms of service, the servers were prompt to come over every few minutes to take our orders and refill our drinks, though I did feel they were kind of judging me, or at the very least not the friendliest. Though i was also high at the time and potentially paranoid, so who knows. A few other reviews cite unfriendly staff, so maybe im not imagining it. Dont know how much it really matters though- the food was great