Tibbett Diner in Bronx

3033 Tibbett Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, United States

★★★★★
(979 reviews)
Categories: Diner Breakfast restaurant Food and drink
Website
tibbettdiner.com
Address
3033 Tibbett Ave, Bronx, NY 10463, United States
Plus Code
V3JR+59 Bronx, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
7 AM–8 PM
Thursday
7 AM–8 PM
Friday
7 AM–8 PM
Saturday
7 AM–8 PM
Sunday
7 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great coffee Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Coffee Comfort food Healthy options Quick bite Small plates Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups Tourists University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
979 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
December 8, 2024

We love this tiny neighborhood diner! Food, location. Wait staff the best! My only advice is to sit all the way off to the left so you won’t be near the gunshot-sounding blasts of the guy shaking open the delivery bags every minute or so. THWACK! THWACK!!

★★★★★
November 26, 2024

An old style Greek diner used as a set by a TV show delivers fine food almost as fast as a fast food restaurant. Waiters are pros. I ordered soft bacon and well-done home fries. Seltzer is complimentary. Before 11AM coffee and juice are complimentary.

★★★★★
November 3, 2024

Classic diner vibes randomly came upon this one day afternoon and will def be going back…quick service good atmosphere and the food was very good !

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

My family's been coming here since I was a kid and my grandma lived in the area. I live in Queens now, but still like coming here when I'm in the area. The staff is super friendly, food is great (big portions) and affordable, and there is parking. Best of all are the characters that come to this place, so it is incredible for people watching because there are a lot of retired people from the area that eat here. Overall this has a special place in my heart and I'll definitely be back! PS really good selection of desserts as well.

August 19, 2024

First time ordering delivery from them and I wasn’t asked if I wanted to pay card or cash. When the delivery arrived he told me it was cash and thankfully i found the amount since i was totally expecting card payment. The delivery person was really rude. Basically left me with the word when I asked him how to make sure I’m paying with card next time I order by phone…. First and last time with them. Food is bad and service is horrible. Worst waffles I ever had.

★★★★★
April 21, 2023

Classic NYC diner vibe. Mushroom Swiss cheese omelette w/ home fries, rye toast and a side of bacon, and field greens salad with London broil, and two coffees, of course. Friendly, attentive service.

★★★★★
April 13, 2023

A mom and pop restaurant that has fine tuned its food and service but their prices are great too. This restaurant serves authentic food not found in too many places. Their Irish pudding, in one of the plates was definitely a special treat. The place felt very cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend the Tibbett Diner.

★★★★★
October 27, 2016

Been a frequent visitor of this place for the last 15 years. They've experienced no drop in quality, consistently good American diner fare. Wonderful service and the owner is an absolute pleasure to have a quick chat with as you eat. Love this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

My best breakfast spot. Get the pancakes oh man! Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Classic diner with an extensive menu that includes daily specials. The parking lot was full, which is always a good sign for me. I tried the daily special of the gyro platter and the chicken noodle soup. The soup was sufficiently savory and soothing, the lamb in the gyro platter was the typical pre-sliced thin patties, the lettuce was fresh romaine with nice thick slices of juicy tomatoes and red onions with a generous dusting of briny feta. The portions are also generous and I wasn t able to finish my meal. The prices are very reasonable and the service was exceptional. Definitely adding this Tibbett s to my list of go-to diners.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

I was very impressed with the turkey burger and the spinach pie. My only complaint would be that it s really noisy and small.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Busy time, waited 15 min for a booth. Waitress was attentive and appreciative. Food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great little neighborhood diner. Full menu and exceptional daily specials.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

BEST DINER I EVER BEEN TO! GREAT FOOD & SERVICE! Food

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The only good thing about this place is that its cheap....if you want better tasting breakfast go somewhere else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

One of the Best diners in the Bronx. Good food,great service. Closes early, they dont have to stay open. Loyal local followers.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great food and service always! The parking area is super small.

September 23, 2024

WHAT IS IT WITH THIS DINNER ARE THEY RACIST?

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place to grab a bite. All the staff and regulars are friendly and the food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Like

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Clean , friendly , good prices, parking Very good food . I go there often never any problems .very good place. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Food is consistently good. Service ditto.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I ve been going here since 1999 and it s always been a great place. We love the food, the servers and the owners! The food is always good and service too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Typical New York diner with great food.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Delicious Meal and Good Value for Money

June 23, 2024

Where can I start .. ? Oh yeah the waiter never offer us anything to drink to begin with ! I felt it was more of a just eat and get out there was no attention what so ever and it doesn t take two to see it I felt uncomfortable the whole time .never coming back.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great pancakes and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Everyone in the family loves a Tibbits anytime we are in the bronx

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

First time visiting, mom and I are impressed the service/food will be back soon.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Its a nice neighborhood location the waitstaff is very polite and they make sure that your orders are exactly what you ask for. I had a pizza burger was cooked perfectly . I will continue to go there for my meals .

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Im STUFFED!!!! Kid-friendliness: Kids meal Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

IT IS A GOOD PLACE TO ENJOY A BREAKFAST.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Always fresh food!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I love this small diner, friendly service, and great prices. Food is bland and requires salt and pepper.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Went for corn beef and cabbage and was very pleased

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

was here for three hours while my car was being fixed. The place is awesome and the staff are wonderful. Good coffee too!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Generous portions in an old-school diner atmosphere. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Very cute and classic diner Gives me twin peaks vibes

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Went on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. Fortunately we didnt wait long for a table. We ordered a basic breakfast platter, eggs, bacon, potatoes, a pastrami sammy and french toast. All the food was delicious, well cooked with care. Service was very friendly but a bit slow but understandable seeing how busy it was inside. No complaints in that regard, tbh. Will be going more regularly! Parking: The restaurant has maybe 7/8 spots at most. There was street parking available close by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

always reliable

February 23, 2024

Disgusting place I had food poisoning the food taste like it was made four days ago

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

No more Blue Bay, so Tibbett by default!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Classic diner in beautiful Riverdale. Its definitely worth a stop if you are passing through or if you are a local. Parking: There is a lot with limited spots. There is ample street parking.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Space was tight . It was crowded even for a Friday brunch. Food was good, service was great.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Hands down the best place to have breakfast an the atmosphere in here is always warm an welcoming so

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Loved the food, the service, the entire experience! Deluxe burger with grilled onions & mushrooms, and chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries & strawberries (the only place where Ive gotten such a generous helping of berries!). The food was great, the person serving was very friendly and helpful. Definitely going to visit again!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

A Bronx institution. Always busy. Nicest folks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Very good food and tentive staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Love this place! The food is really, really good, and the waiters are all very nice. The philly cheese steak and Belgian waffles both tasted absolutely delicious. I would definitely come back again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Live in Manhattan, but well worth the short travel time up to Riverdale to visit this gem of a diner. The menu/food is basic diner fare, but tasteful and well-made. Ironically enough, sometimes that s hard to find a New York City. I ordered the chicken/mushroom sandwich and it was delightful. The mozzarella sticks were also a wonderful appetizer. Price point is pretty much in line with what you would expect at a normal diner, as opposed to those in the city that often times, charge more than some fine dining establishments. All in all, I will be back to Tibbett, for sure. Thanks for a cozy, early evening Winter experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Very good food and excellent service. Wait times are not that long, and it seems to be a very popular place since its been full the last 2 times I went.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A strange little diner on a side street in Riverdale with the typical, expansive diner menu. Its definitely got that retro chrome thing going on, has a lunch counter, has booths, and its kind of TARDIS-like... that is, it seems bigger on the inside. There are also five (or so) parking spots available for customers! Almost unheard of in NYC! Parking: Something like 5 spots for the diner. Street parking is available but metered.

December 23, 2023

Food was underwhelming. Very mediocre.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love this place, I always have a great experience there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I ve lived in this neighborhood for 20 years and never had the pleasure of stopping in. I m so glad I did. Out of all the neighborhood diners, this little spot is the absolute best. The great food, the friendly service and the small town ambience. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best little hidden gem where do you go to a diner and get fresh fish by far one of the best diners if you haven t you need to check it out Parking: Easy parking

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tibbett is a staple in the Riverdale area cooking up quality diner favorites.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is always great, service is very good, love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great prices, service is amazing and we had solid experience. The eggs bacon & potatoes were great.

December 23, 2023

As per manager website doesnt belong to them, The prices charged are not the prices posted. My to go order was 10.00 more than menu prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Old school New York diner. Gigantic portions, good food and a friendly staff. Family owned and operated as well. Diner is also featured in 50 cents The Rise of Kanan as Lamonts Diner.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I m from Jersey where I pride myself with knowing good diner food. Love love love this place! I take trips here to treat myself to yummy food with that good old fashioned diner feel. They are a TRUE diner. Service is great and the corned beef hash is delish!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Classic diner but tight on space. Great staff to meet and seat you...very busy...pleasant but slow service due to demand. Food is ok. We had Lumberjack and Hungry man...challah French toast excellent....better than pancakes! Parking: Think there were a few spots for diner parking but we walked so I didnt look for it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Chicken Francés de most delicious dish. The distes are big full of delicious food. RECOMENDÉ 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything is very good, just maybe Im used to foods with a stronger seasoning. But everything is excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great service and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The breakfastd are excellent so is everything else good prices and good service make sure you tip!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cozy and

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved the atmosphere, ambience and of course the food. The best egg cream I ever had. The server was very attentive to our needs Parking: Its a small lot but in can accommodate cars coming depending on time of service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ive been going to this place since I was a teenager would pass it on my to JFK HS so 45 years and its a throwback and love it still

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was ok , the place was crowded

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everyone is so friendly and attentive. The food is delicious .. a Small and cozy dinner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An establishment that has been in my life since I was a lad. I will take a second mortgage out on my house in an effort to order more food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tasty items daily delivered across Riverdale. Prime Rib, Beef Stew, Salads etc. Parking: Be careful of kids and backing out.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly manager, make every one feel like family. Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic everything! This is our favorite local diner in our neighborhood. Excellent breakfast and coffee.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good diner. One of the best in a 2 miles radius. Big portions and the coffee has caffeine. Space is at a premium, eating at the counter is fine, full service. The clientele is mostly recurring patrons.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best diner in Marble Hill.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Small and busy Diner. Big portions. Parking is very limited. Be prepared to wait to park. Food was good. Prices are moderate. Service okay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place to eat !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food!

December 23, 2023

Calamari was awful , stale old tasting , very disappointed .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ordered a Vanilla Egg cream...it was the absolute best!!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Classic local run diner that has stood the test of time. Born and raised local, this spot is the perfect go-to for any occasion from brunch to dinner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always go for breakfast, food is good and service is great they have their regulars which are geeat characters, the enviornment is friendly and feels like family.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent for a quick bite, the staff is tremendous and the prices are very reasonable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great diner food with a great diner vibe. The greek specials are wonderful. But my favorite go to is their Alpine burger with mushrooms and swiss!!-JUST AWESOME!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love this local secret, just need additional wait staff for weekends. Very busy on weekends can be a wait as its a small place. Parking: Know the owner since 1978. Best of local diner fare.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is my go-to breakfast spot. Decent food. Never actually dined in, but it looks like a legit diner on the inside when I ve picked up food. I would give them a try for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was good. I really liked the sausage. Next time I m in the Bronx, we will surely swing by for breakfast again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great people, great food! An amazing dinner in the Bronx!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Regular Dinner fare However christina the waitress is a very sweet woman.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best staff ever

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I was eating in this diner for over 15 years very clean great service very friendly. Highly recommended if you live in Riverdale area!! Family owned

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found hair in my sandwich and then called the waiter to have it sent back. The waiter had the audacity to say it was either cheese or tomato. I had to then call another restaurant employee and ask him what he thinks the strand of hair is. He agreed its hair and they then decided to have it changed. The gall to call a clear strand of hair cheese or tomato is ludacris. 0 stars for service and will definitely never come back. Also take a look at these sad house fries.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious lunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Been going here since I was a little kid. Hasn t changed much. Friendly, small town feel diner. Love the food and the service. It s def a mainstay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great diner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic food, great service, and reasonably priced!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Thanks for everything

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Too cramped for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was awesome... I met my brother and sister and their families for the first time... Our waitress was the FN Best.. She wouldnt take a extra tip from me.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

How is this place so well rated?!? The food was all disgusting. My son was STARVING and he wouldn t eat the yellow broccoli & he wouldn t eat the chicken tenders or the fries because even though they were cooked to order, they tasted disgusting. I ordered a cheesesteak. It was 2 gloppy, fatty, unchewable gristly meat chunks smothered in cheap, gross tasting cheese. We ordered a burger too. Disgusting, overcooked, inedible even if you re starving. We literally left 95% of the food, paid, walked out & went home to cook something edible. I probably should ve run away when I saw there were only 5 diners at 6:30 pm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a gem of a NY diner! Great food, lots of it for a very reasonable price. I love this place... three generations have come here. Food : 5/5

★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice friendly atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fast service all the food is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Ive been going to this diner since I was a kid. Simple and predictable food. Always good vibes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is busy which is cool. Service was very fast and food was fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Chix pot pie was yummy ( homemade). w bread , salad or soup. Everything was good! Real diner ! It was our first visit, . usually go Johnson Ave but we ll certainly be back there again soon! Vegetarian options: Yummy turnips!! Rarely see turnips as veg option but mashed they were delicious ! Baked potato! Portions are enormous !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice Irish breakfast - big portion and reasonable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always a good inexpensive meal. Still very good to go an very popular as a neighborhood spot. Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love a good ole vintage diner this place definitely give me those vibes. On my list of favorite stops in The Bronx and in this neighborhood. Classic dinner breakfast, lunch, dinner fare. Nothing fancy and I love that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Are at the bar and had the cob salad which is exactly what I wanted. Big portions and totally satisfied.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was attentive. Prices were a bit high, but worth it for the quality of food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food for a reasonable price. Chicken and rice soup a winner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food! Amazing service, quick fast and attentive! For a busy Sunday morning , we waited about 10-15 minutes, it is a small location, but we got our order in and our food came out, very quickly! Best diner I ve been too, reasonable prices! Amazing breakfast the challah bread French toast was amazing, eggs cooked to perfection & Caesar salad was delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing experience

December 23, 2023

No Turkey bacon. But has Irish bacon??!!. People are eating on the healthier side nowadays. Turkey bacon won t be too much of an expense. I paid for parking and then wasted my time going to the ghetto to only have to leave Hungry

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service and food. Went on a Sunday for brunch and never felt like we were crying rushed out even though it was busy there. This is truly a neighborhood fixture Kid-friendliness: There are child seats available and the wait staff were very friendly with the children I saw there

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent neighborhood diner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I love this dinner. Food always good servers are nice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place, classic diner. The food is always good. Staff are nice. Highly recommended. Looking forward to my next visit already.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Old School New York Diner

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I pass by here lots of times when I would go home from In-Tech Academy and I recommended my Family to go here and it was completely Worth it.. Now we come here once or Twice a week. Amazing/Delicious Food! The Chicken Parmesan, Steak, & etc is really good!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Irish Breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Super cute Bronx diner with good coffee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great diner with good food and very friendly service. Came on a busy Sunday morning but didnt need to wait too long for a table. To be a bit nitpicky: - I had to ask for more water rather than someone refilling it on their own even though someone was going around refilling coffees. -After my meal I felt trapped in the restaurant. We sat there for a long time with nobody paying any attention to us and I just wanted to get the check and leave. Probably spent an extra 20 mins in the restaurant than I had to just because I couldnt get anyones attention to get a check. Its a diner. Not a hangout. After you take the plates away, just give me the check. I dont plan to sit in your diner all day. But overall, I was very happy and I wont let my two nitpicky things take away from a 5-star review. I plan to be back. A lot.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A diner like the ones we see in the movies

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just a really nice dinner. You know, the type you see in an old movie. Kid-friendliness: There were kids. The diner handles them well. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good negibhor diner

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome food, super affordable

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice and quite

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is always good but its very crowded and noisy. The staff and owners are wonderful.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Heads or tails here in the Bronx, the food was delicious and have a great breakfast special comes with juice and coffee definitely authentic diner!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We were seated and served breakfast promptly. The food was great. The service was friendly and efficient. Parking on site is limited so customers will sometimes have to park asking the street or a bit farther depending on how busy things are. We were lucky and were able to get an on-site parking spot. Maybe there were 6? Otherwise, great diner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

For a small spot they serve up big delicious dishes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Loved this place. How was this my first visit? And they gave me free coffee with my takeout.